Bibi Dong leaned back on her throne, listening to the three people's words, and the melancholy between her brows eased slightly.
She had enough confidence in the three people she had personally trained; the title of "Golden Generation" was well-deserved.
Hu Liena's Charm, Xie Yue's Moon Blade, and Yan's Flame —the three have worked together for many years, and with their Martial Soul Fusion Skill " Demon Charm " as a trump card, they are indeed hard to beat among their peers. Of course, exceptions include those like Dai Mubai who have cheat codes.
Seeing that Bibi Dong's expression had softened slightly, Hu Liena continued, "Teacher, I have an idea."
Bibi Dong looked at her. "Speak."
"Based on current intelligence, the Star Luo Second Team is clearly stronger than the First Team. The Third Prince Dai Mubai, is Soul King, and he has at least five Soul Ancestor under his command. On the other hand, the First Prince Dai Weisi, is only level 49, and his partner, Zhu Zhuyun, is level 47. The gap between the two is already very obvious."
A shrewd glint flashed in Hu Liena's eyes. " Dai Weisi must be terrified. He was the eldest son, six years older than Dai Mubai, but now he's been left behind by his younger brother. The rule of the Star Luo Royal Family is that the victor becomes the Crown Prince. Dai Weisi's current situation must be extremely uneasy."
She paused, then continued, "Teacher, do you think... we could try to win Dai Weisi over? What he can't get in the Star Luo Empire, we can help him get. In exchange, he'll naturally have to show enough sincerity."
The hall fell silent for a moment.
Bibi Dong tapped her fingers lightly twice on the armrest. This suggestion did indeed have some merit.
In the Star Luo Empire, the struggle for the crown prince position has always been a winner-takes-all affair.
Dai Weisi initially had an advantage, but Dai Mubai's sudden rise to prominence instantly wiped out Dai Weisi's edge.
If the Spirit Hall were to secretly contact Dai Weisi at this time and promise to support him in ascending to the position of Crown Prince, Dai Weisi would have a chance to turn the tide.
What the Spirit Hall wants is simply for the Star Luo Empire to side with the Spirit Hall at a crucial moment in the future.
Although this move, if exposed, would offend the Star Luo Royal Family.
But a royal family that doesn't even have Titled Douluo is not something the Spirit Hall takes seriously; they're just a piece of fat meat that they'll eat sooner or later.
"Nana, your idea is excellent," Bibi Dong said slowly, her eyes filled with approval. " Dai Weisi is in a desperate situation, making this the easiest time to win him over. However, we must be careful not to let the Star Luo Royal Family find out."
She turned her head to look at the black figure beside her. " Ghost Elder."
The Gui Mei took a silent step forward, its face obscured by shadow. " Your His Holiness the Pope."
"Go to Star Luo City yourself and make contact with Dai Weisi," Bibi Dong instructed. "Test him first. Tell him we can help him eliminate Dai Mubai in the finals and see if he's willing to join us."
"Yes." The Gui Mei bowed slightly, then vanished from the hall in a flash.
Bibi Dong then looked at the three members of the Golden Generation, her tone softening slightly. "The three of you go back and prepare well. The finals are just around the corner, don't let these trivial matters distract you. Whether it's Star Luo Empire or Heaven Dou, in the end, the true test will be on the field; strength is your foundation."
"Yes, teacher!" Hu Liena replied, and the three bowed and took their leave.
Two days later, in Star Luo City, at the Star Luo Empire Temple Spirit Hall.
The temple is located on the west side of Star Luo City. It is a magnificent gray-white building, even larger than the Spirit Sacred Hall in Heaven Dou City.
A Angel Statue stands atop the palace, identical to the one in the Papal Palace of Spirit City, only smaller in scale.
The Soul Master coming and going hurried along, leaving behind soft footsteps on the stone steps in front of the hall.
The Hall Master's office was on the top floor, spacious and solemn, with the emblem of the Spirit Hall hanging on the wall.
The sunlight outside the window was completely blocked by the heavy curtains, and there was only a little light in the room.
White-Clothed Bishop Okafor stood respectfully before his desk, reporting the situation to Ghost Douluo, who sat in the main seat.
Okafor is a level 88 Soul Douluo with a square face and graying temples. He is considered a powerful figure in Star Luo City.
But now, standing before Ghost Douluo, he bowed low, speaking cautiously, as if afraid of uttering a single wrong word.
" Ghost Elder, according to my observations over the past two months, more than 70% of the ministers in the Star Luo Empire have pledged allegiance to the Third Prince Dai Mubai."
"Another 30% are still observing; the number of people truly willing to serve Prince Dai Weisi is dwindling."
"Several veterans in the military were originally supporters of Dai Weisi, but after Dai Mubai his troops to successfully encircle and suppress Wolf Road, they gradually switched their allegiance to Dai Mubai."
" Dai Weisi now has virtually no foothold in either the government or the military."
After hearing the report, Ghost Douluo did not speak, but simply nodded slightly.
Okafor added a few more details about the recent movements of the Star Luo Royal Family, then respectfully stepped aside.
That evening, at the Star Luo Royal Academy, at Dai Weisi's residence.
This used to be the liveliest place in the college.
From morning till night, noblemen, military generals, and court officials came and went in an endless stream.
But now, the courtyard gate is deserted, and the once bustling place is now desolate.
Dai Weisi sat alone in his study, a jug of wine and a glass in front of him, pouring himself a drink.
The liquor was the best in Star Luo City, but it tasted bland and tasteless to him.
Dai Weisi looked haggard, his eyes sunken. The once spirited Star Luo Empire was now like a rusty knife, all his sharpness gone.
Ever since he was publicly defeated by Dai Mubai in the imperial court that day, Dai Weisi's former confidence and composure have vanished without a trace.
Most people in the court have already sided with Dai Mubai, and his own side is becoming weaker and weaker, sliding step by step into the abyss.
Since the Second Team made a name for itself in the qualifiers, everyone in Star Luo City has been optimistic about Dai Mubai.
Failure was only a matter of time.
Dai Weisi picked up his glass and downed it in one gulp, his throat burning.
Although Dai Mubai didn't deliberately make things difficult for Dai Weisi like he had before, and Dai Weisi had been training hard all year, he still couldn't break through the Soul King bottleneck before the finals.
At this moment, Dai Weisi finally fully understood the despair and fear that Dai Mubai had once faced.
That feeling of powerlessness was driving Dai Weisi crazy, and his temper became increasingly gloomy.
Even the entire Star Luo Empire Royal Team One members kept their distance from their captain.
Dai Weisi was well aware of the consequences of failing to seize the throne.
His cultivation was abolished, he was imprisoned for life, and his existence was worse than death.
That's how my father, Emperor Dai Tianxing, treated the other princes back then.
And Dai Weisi will soon follow in their footsteps.
Thinking of this, Dai Weisi's hand trembled slightly, and he almost dropped the wine glass.
Just then, a very faint chill seeped in from outside the window.
Dai Weisi suddenly looked up, his pupils shrinking sharply.
There was someone else in the study at some point.
The person was shrouded in a pitch-black shadow, obscuring their face, and exuded a cold and eerie aura.
It was Ghost Douluo.