Various Factions Handling Matters

"Everyone, you all know about the matter concerning Tang San, right? He is the son of that abomination from our Clear Sky Sect, Tang Hao, and furthermore, he is a sinner destined to bring disaster to the entire Douluo Continent, as broadcasted by the sky screen. Now, many things shown on the sky screen have already been verified as true, so the future broadcasted by the sky screen must be true as well. The abyss will truly come to Douluo Continent, and it is all brought about by Tang San."

The Second Elder of Clear Sky Sect spoke of this matter from his seat of authority.

"That's right. This abomination had already made things much worse for our Clear Sky Sect, and in the future, he even leads foreign invaders into Douluo Continent, causing Douluo Continent to be in such a sorry state. No matter what, we must sever ties with him immediately and cannot let this go on any longer. Although we chased Tang Hao out previously, the problem is that his Clear Sky Hammer and the supreme techniques of Clear Sky Sect were never revoked. When the time comes, Tang Hao will definitely teach those to that bastard Tang San, and then our Clear Sky Sect won't be able to explain ourselves."

The person speaking was none other than the Seventh Elder, Tang Lie.

"I think if we want to clear our names, we must cripple Tang Hao, including the Clear Sky Sect heritage and even their martial souls—abolish the lot of them!"

After Tang Lie uttered those words, not many raised objections. Aside from Tang Xiao, many Clear Sky Sect disciples, including the elder faction, strongly agreed. However, the Second Elder raised objections at this moment.

"No matter what, Tang Hao is still a descendant of the former Old Sect Master, and besides, we can't even find him right now. Crippling him and Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer is a problem in itself. Therefore, we should just sever ties on the surface. When the time comes, naturally many people will hold grudges against Clear Sky Sect; we will leave them alone, and they will take action themselves without us needing to get involved. Moreover, what we need to do right now is prepare to sit back and watch the tigers fight. If the abyss really does arrive when the time comes, we will just let Spirit Hall and them fight it out."

"Very well." Seeing his second older brother speak thus, Tang Lie had no other choice. Furthermore, Tang Xiao understood at this moment that the Second Elder did not wish to push things to extremes, which could already be considered showing some grace.

"What? The Star Luo Empire sent a letter at a time like this, hoping we can join forces to resist the abyss?"

Qian Daoliu wore a bewildered expression upon seeing the person who delivered this message. He never expected that instead of them actively seeking out the Star Luo Empire, the Star Luo Empire would take the initiative to seek them out.

"That is indeed the case, Your Eminence Angel Douluo. With the future abyss invasion, the entire Douluo Continent sky screen has already broadcasted how both Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire suffered heavy losses when fighting against it. We should be making war preparations right now, building defensive works in advance to prevent such a tragedy from happening."

"What about the Heaven Dou Empire? Did you not contact them?"

Qian Daoliu actually hoped to pull the Heaven Dou Empire into this as well, so that there would be more combat strength available to deal with the abyss. However, some words from the envoy directly left Qian Daoliu at a loss for what to say.

"Your Eminence Angel Douluo, don't you find it laughable? What kind of nation is the Heaven Dou Empire? Their only Titled Douluo is merely the national guest Dugu Blog, and the peak of their actual combat strength consists of only a few Soul Douluos. Do you think there is any point in dragging them along?"

Although there were no Titled Douluo among the Star Luo Empire imperial family, the problem was that if the emperor and empress joined forces to use a martial soul fusion skill, it would be equivalent to the combat strength of a Titled Douluo.

Moreover, the Star Luo Empire placed great emphasis on military capability, possessing numerous military supplies and the like. When it comes to group-combat capability, the Star Luo Empire was extremely strong.

Furthermore, Spirit Hall had a vast number of spirit masters. If they played their part and united in cooperation, there would be a chance to clash against the abyss.

At least, that was how they saw it.

"Big brother, I feel that a country like the Heaven Dou Empire truly lacks much combat strength. Besides, the only reason they were able to recruit that Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo, back then was simply because those two fellows, Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, failed to make proper preparations and let Dugu Bo escape, which is how they managed to win him over. To be honest, many of their soldiers are actually commoners forcibly drafted as cannon fodder and given casual training before being used as soldiers. The refinement level of their soldiers differs greatly from that of the Star Luo Empire, and moreover, many of them are ruled by nobility. If actual combat breaks out, I reckon we might even be dragged down by those nobles."

After Qianjun Douluo finished speaking, Qian Daoliu was indeed somewhat tempted, but he still felt that they ought to drag the Heaven Dou Empire in.

"Go back and tell the emperor that we will pull the Heaven Dou Empire in together to deal with the abyss. Tell the Star Luo Emperor to assemble the power of the entire Douluo Continent to deal with the abyss; only then will there be any hope of victory."

"Understood."

The envoy departed after finishing those words.

"Big brother..."

"Although I know you all look down on the Heaven Dou Empire, the problem is that if the abyss truly invades, we must gather the strength of the entire Douluo Continent. In the face of the life-and-death survival of the world, ordinary conflicts and prejudices should be put aside. Only by uniting can we face the crisis."

On the other side, a Soul Douluo bishop of Spirit Hall received a matter concerning someone called Shrek Academy.

"What? They falsely claim that Spirit Hall has a Shrek graduate who is a Titled Douluo-level elder."

"That is precisely the case, and furthermore, they are composed of Soul Sages and Soul Emperors—a fraudulent academy that has swindled many people out of their money. Their academy has now been razed to the ground because of the battle between Haotian Douluo and the Offering Hall elders. Right now, their whereabouts are unknown, but this subordinate feels we should still capture them back, seeing as they have damaged Spirit Hall's reputation."

"Then I shall go and handle this personally. No matter what, I am still a Soul Douluo; dealing with some Soul Sages and Soul Emperors is well within my ability."

On the other side, the Heaven Dou Empire imperial family had already confirmed by this time that Xue Qinghe—meaning Qian Renxue—was no longer in the Heaven Dou Empire. Emperor Xue Ye could only make the painful decision at this moment to pass on his imperial throne to Prince Xue Beng, a profligate who was always causing trouble.

When making this resolute decision, his heart ached terribly because there was simply no other way; this was the only prince left.

There were also daughters, but women would hardly agree to be emperor.

After all, on Douluo Continent, apart from female spirit masters or nobility, women's status was basically very low.

Even so, women's status remained less than stellar, and princesses were merely decorative vases.

Elsewhere, the soul beast faction—the fierce beasts within the Star Dou Great Forest—watched the world broadcasted on the sky screen and observed the discussions among humans. They likewise felt that the arrival of the abyss in the future might truly come to pass.

"Lord has not yet recovered. It is deduced that the floor lords of the abyss may have already reached the level of limit combat strength."

Di Tian summoned the majority of the fierce beasts at this moment, along with many Beast Kings of the Star Dou Great Forest, to hold a plenary meeting and speak thus.