Dai Tianling's face turned even paler as she listened to Chen Xinjie's words.
He was certain of this, and had no doubt that the Federation had exaggerated the facts.
Children, Yu Longyue alone truly possesses the power to destroy a nation.
After all, he had just used the fate of the entire Star Luo Empire as proof.
If Yu Longyue hadn't shown mercy, everyone present would have been wiped out.
Look, even the nation's strongest military advisor, En Ci, is still pinned to the wall and can't move an inch.
In just a few years, this young man has transformed from a genius in the Soul Master World into the very pinnacle of the Soul Master World.
Dai Tianling never imagined that Yu Longyue could suppress the entire country single-handedly, without even needing to mobilize the Douluo Federation's army.
Ironically, they were the ones who let him in.
Thinking of this, Dai Tianling's face involuntarily turned bitter.
His gaze, filled with a mixture of complexity and inquiry, fell upon Gu Yuena.
The newly appointed master of the Spirit Pagoda has come to the Star Luo Empire to discuss some important matters with their country.
Although she entered with Yu Longyue, thinking about it carefully, there's no way Shrek Academy and the Spirit Pagoda could possibly be mixed up, right?
Therefore, if he could get help from the master of the Spirit Pagoda, perhaps things would take a turn for the better?
Before Dai Tianling could even ask, Gu Yuena seemed to have already seen through the emperor's thoughts. She calmly switched legs and continued to cross them, inadvertently revealing her extremely eye-catching long, fair legs.
Still with his hand supporting his chin, he said casually:
"I am the fiancée he mentioned."
Her cool voice was calm and clear; her simple words expressed her stance at that moment, while also stirring up a storm in Dai Tianling's heart.
Okay, okay.
The relationship isn't solely Yu Longyue's.
So you all came together, right?
When did Shrek and the Spirit Pagoda become allies?
Am I just a part of your play?
Dai Tianling sighed, resigned to his fate.
Looking at Chen Xinjie waiting for him to speak on his phone screen, Dai Tianling felt quite dejected at that moment.
"General Chen Xinjie, I... I understand."
He had no way out. He had to make a choice, for his country and for his people.
"I am willing to reconsider our cooperation with the Douluo Federation and voluntarily send troops from the Star Luo Empire to support the Douluo Federation, while also investing resources in the Douluo Federation's technology projects."
"We urge the Douluo Federation to treat its allies well."
Chen Xinjie nodded, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
"Very good, Your Dai Tianling. The Douluo Federation is willing to accept the cooperation of the Star Luo Empire. We will sign a formal cooperation agreement to ensure that the interests of both parties are protected."
"Major General Yu Longyue should have already given it to you. Please sign it to complete the procedure."
Dai Tianling seemed to have aged several years in an instant. He unconsciously clutched the cooperation agreement that Yu Longyue had handed him earlier, but in the end, he picked up a pen and personally completed the signature.
"Please complete the following procedures with Major General Yu Longyue. Farewell." Seeing that Dai Tianling had resigned himself to his fate, Chen Xinjie ended the video call first, showing no respect to the emperor.
Yu Longyue hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed the phone back, fearing that the emperor would covet it and refuse to return it. She also took the cooperation agreement and put it back in her storage space. Only then did she glance at Dai Yun'er, who was somewhat distraught next to Dai Tianling, and sighed slightly.
Huo Yuhao, I'll still protect your Star Luo Empire for now.
If we don't do this, even if the Abyss is resolved, the overall national strength of the Star Luo Empire is too weak. There isn't a single Quasi-God. In addition, with him and Huo Yuhao in the Douluo Federation, the national strength has been greatly improved.
The disparity in strength meant that it was destined to be annexed by the Douluo Federation.
Only in this way can the Star Luo Empire be preserved, and Huo Yuhao is conducting scientific research in the rear, can serve him wholeheartedly.
You owe me a lot of favors, Huo Yuhao.
As for what they did in the palace just now, their attitude was originally sincere, but they had to make things so tense.
It was Yu Longyue who came with the intention of protecting the Star Luo Empire, but who knew that these high-ranking officials would be so greedy and even set their sights on his family.
"It seems an agreement has been reached. Congratulations, Your Majesty, on cooperating with the Douluo Federation."
Yu Longyue smiled and said, her previous violent side was completely suppressed, as if nothing had happened, and she returned to her original gentle and harmless self.
" Yu Longyue, we were indeed wrong just now, and I apologize to you." Dai Tianling looked at Yu Longyue and said in a deep voice, "We are also willing to send troops to support the Douluo Federation, but please promise us..."
"Afterwards, we must ensure that the Douluo Federation doesn't renege on its promises... or launch a war against our Star Luo Empire. We don't want that to happen."
"How could that be? The Star Luo Empire is now an ally of the Douluo Federation." Yu Longyue didn't react much, still smiling. "As allies, how could we possibly turn against our own people? Isn't that right, Your Majesty?"
Dai Tianling: "..."
He looked up at the dark clouds filling the sky, lightning flashing and thunder roaring, darkness enveloping the land of the Star Luo Empire.
"Now that we are allies of the Douluo Federation, I urge Major General Yu Longyue to lift this act of natural disaster, would that be acceptable?"
Yu Longyue waved her hand, seemingly unconcerned.
"Well, Your Majesty, please understand that I do not have the ability to dispel such a natural disaster. However, we can simply wait for it to dissipate on its own."
When will it dissipate on its own?
"Probably... one to three months, I'm not entirely sure." Yu Longyue shrugged, then turned and walked away. "Now that the agreement is signed, I'll head back to the Douluo Federation. Goodbye."
Seeing that he was about to leave, Gu Yuena, who had been sitting in her original seat, also stood up, stretched lazily, and then followed Yu Longyue.
Seeing this, Dai Tianling knew that Yu Longyue was unwilling to dispel the natural disaster, so he quickly got up and called out to him:
"Major General Yu Longyue!"
Yu Longyue stopped and turned around to look.
Dai Tianling looked at Yu Longyue, his eyes filled with pleading:
"Major General Yu Longyue, I understand that your power is beyond our ability to contend with, but please consider the people of the Star Luo Empire. This natural disaster is catastrophic for them. I beg you to show mercy."
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry," Yu Longyue said. "This natural disaster will not affect the common people at all. At most, it will affect your agriculture and other aspects. Just treat it as bad weather, with continuous light rain for a long time. I also believe you can handle the environmental issues well."
"You can also check; your technology, communication devices, and internet have all been restored."
Yu Longyue gestured for Dai Tianling to check his phone.
"Well then, I'll take my leave now."