Negotiation

Wang Dong did not feel particularly happy. Although that painful memory had been sealed away, her body's instincts still restrained her emotions.

As Wang Dong gradually accepted all of her memories, time swiftly passed.

In the blink of an eye, three months had gone by. Through relentless cultivation, Huo Yuhao's soul power had risen to Rank 49.

With less than a month remaining before the Continental Soul Master Tournament, Huo Yuhao went to find Mu En.

"Elder Mu, the hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone I need should be in Star Luo City, most likely in the hands of the Star Luo Emperor."

Mu En frowned slightly at this. Once it involved the emperor of a nation, the matter became much more difficult to handle.

"Don't worry. These old bones of mine still carry some weight. As long as we offer enough resources in exchange, Xu Jiawei will most likely agree."

"Elder Mu, we can offer five sets of Two-Word Battle Armor. Try negotiating with them first. If they hesitate, trade these five sets of battle armor to them directly."

As he spoke, Huo Yuhao handed Mu En a storage ring containing the five sets of Two-Word Battle Armor Huo Yuhao had forged over the past few months.

Mu En accepted the storage ring, and his expression relaxed somewhat. He now had a certain degree of confidence in the transaction's success.

At the same time, Mu En understood from Huo Yuhao's urgency that this soul ring was extraordinarily important to him.

"With Two-Word Battle Armor as our bargaining chip, we will certainly achieve our goal. Child, don't be so anxious. You must stay calm when dealing with matters."

Huo Yuhao watched Elder Mu leave, feeling faintly nervous.

As the final link in Huo Yuhao's major advancement, the Snow Empress was also the only opportunity of which Huo Yuhao was not completely certain.

More than half of the soul rings required for Huo Yuhao's second martial soul would have to rely on the Snow Empress to obtain.

For now, he could only hope that Douluo Continent's ten-thousand-year fortune would display its divine power once more.

Five days later, in Star Luo City, Mu En and Xu Jiawei sat facing each other.

The emperor of the Star Luo Empire was looking at Mu En with some astonishment.

The moment Mu En opened his mouth, he brought up the matter of a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone, giving Xu Jiawei quite a fright.

"Elder Mu, how did you know we had just obtained a set of hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone? Have any rumors leaked outside?"

Hearing the probing tone in Xu Jiawei's words, Mu En smiled faintly and spoke bluntly.

"Enough probing. A junior at the academy awakened some special ability and happened to sense something regarding this matter."

Xu Jiawei immediately relaxed upon hearing that. As long as there was no insider, it was fine.

He then said somewhat tactfully, "It isn't that I don't wish to trade with you, Elder Mu. It's simply that several of our plans require this item. Must you truly have it?"

"Don't rush to refuse. We can offer five Class 9 Soul Guidance Devices. These devices can raise a Soul Douluo's overall strength to the level of a Titled Douluo."

Hearing the certainty in Mu En's voice, Xu Jiawei knew that this transaction was most likely unavoidable.

He picked up the storage-type Soul Guidance Device Mu En had placed on the table and examined the Two-Word Battle Armor within. After weighing the pros and cons, Xu Jiawei ultimately agreed to the deal.

"I never expected that, after only a few years without paying attention, Shrek Academy's Soul Guidance Devices would have developed to such an extent."

"Unfortunately, as the emperor of a nation, I cannot join Shrek Academy. In that case, I will entrust this God Sealing Platform to you, Elder Mu."

Xu Jiawei hesitated no longer and had a guard transfer the Class 9 Soul Guidance Device, the God Sealing Platform, to Mu En.

"Inside is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast that failed to take human form. It should be the one you wish to trade for. This Soul Guidance Device is included as a gift."

"Good. Then I will not stay any longer. These old bones of mine are nearing the end of their life. A little activity is enough to tire me out."

As his words fell, Mu En's figure vanished from the imperial palace along with the God Sealing Platform.

Xu Jiujiu, standing nearby, looked at Xu Jiawei in confusion.

"That person's identity must be extraordinary. Otherwise, Brother, you would not have given away such an important hundred-thousand-year embryo."

"Of course. This deal may not be a loss for us. If these Soul Guidance Devices can truly create five Titled Douluo, then we are the ones who profit."

"Brother, can Shrek Academy truly achieve such a level in Soul Guidance Devices?"

Hearing Xu Jiujiu's question, Xu Jiawei responded with a slightly helpless laugh.

"The person who just came was the current master of Sea God Pavilion, a man who dominated an entire era. Since he personally gave his word, it is most likely true."

"Besides, even if it is false, the Star Luo Empire, which must rely on Shrek Academy, has no choice but to accept it."

"However, if it is true, then the title of number one in Soul Guidance Devices may fall upon Shrek Academy."

Xu Jiujiu was somewhat dazed. She had never expected that such a kindly old man was the current master of Sea God Pavilion, and she was equally shocked by the speed of Shrek Academy's Soul Guidance Device development.

"From the moment Elder Mu spoke, I was already inclined to agree. If we offended Shrek Academy just to deal with the Sun Moon Empire, that would be truly putting the cart before the horse."

"Brother is right. After all, Heaven Dou and Heavenly Soul are ultimately not one with us. But what should we do with the plans concerning the Sun Moon Empire?"

"Change the reward offered to the Body Sect to Sun Moon Empire Soul Guidance Device blueprints. Then give Heavenly Fiend Douluo a God Sealing Platform and have him try to capture another hundred-thousand-year soul beast."

"Then I will go make the arrangements first." Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu prepared to take her leave.

However, Xu Jiawei called out to stop her. "There is no rush. Why not first see whether these Soul Guidance Devices truly have such an effect?"

While Xu Jiujiu and Xu Jiawei went to test the battle armor's effects, Mu En hurried back with the God Sealing Platform.

The Continental Soul Master Tournament was about to begin. Since Huo Yuhao intended to absorb this hundred-thousand-year soul ring, it would inevitably take three to five days.

If Mu En did not hurry back, he feared he would delay Huo Yuhao's participation in the tournament.

Huo Yuhao was currently preparing to attend the match between the main team and reserve team for the Soul Master Tournament.

Originally, Huo Yuhao had not planned to go, but Xuan Zi had unexpectedly come to invite him in person.

Huo Yuhao guessed there must be some special situation. Otherwise, even Xuan Zi would not casually disturb him.

Sure enough, after Wang Dong's strength had surged some time ago, she developed the idea of taking the main team's captaincy.

Both Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng had been defeated by her, leaving Xuan Zi with no choice but to seek out Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. Just how great a boost had Tang San given Wang Dong for her to defeat even Ma Xiaotao, who possessed Soul Emperor cultivation?

Little did he know that all of those enhancements had been purchased at the cost of the Butterfly God's divine position being damaged and demoted.

When he arrived at the Soul Fighting Arena, Huo Yuhao immediately spotted Wang Dong, who had returned to wearing women's clothing. Her peerlessly beautiful face was exceptionally eye-catching.

The instant Wang Dong saw Huo Yuhao, a resentful expression appeared on her face, and she questioned him, "Huo Yuhao, why have you been avoiding me? Didn't we agree to have a meal together and clear up the misunderstanding?"

"That may be your misunderstanding. I haven't been avoiding you. I simply haven't had the time."

Huo Yuhao merely offered a calm explanation.

Wang Dong immediately said in irritation, "Then let's fight first. Whoever wins will be the captain."