Shortly after the Nether Thunder Douluo fled in haste, the air above the scorched earth, still filled with acrid smoke and the aura of death, rippled slightly like water.
The next instant, a tall, slender black figure appeared out of thin air without warning.
The newcomer was dressed in a simple black robe, with a tall and upright figure. He looked to be in his thirties, yet he exuded an inescapable air of melancholy.
Most peculiar were his gray eyes, which seemed capable of swallowing all light, as deep as an eternal Abyss.
At this moment, however, his eyes were filled with solemnity and a hint of undisguised horror.
He is not human, but the true and sole overlord of this vast Evil Demon Forest.
He is none other than the Evil Emperor, ranked second among the Ten Ferocious Beast and possessing a terrifying cultivation of eight hundred thousand years!
He is the supreme ruler of the Evil Eye Tyrant clan!
When such a tremendous energy fluctuation suddenly erupted from the forest under his "rule," he naturally had to come and investigate immediately.
As Soul Beast living in the Sun Moon Empire, the Evil Emperor was naturally familiar with the Soul Tool created by human Soul Engineer.
However, like most Soul Master who originally belonged to the Douluo Three Kingdoms, deep down he always harbored a hint of disdain for this kind of power that relied on external objects, a sentiment that belonged to top-tier experts.
In his view, no matter how powerful Soul Tool is, how can it compare to the power he has gained through arduous training and tempering?
But at this moment, the hellish scene before him dealt him a heavy blow!
That charred, massive crater, over a kilometer in diameter and seemingly bottomless.
That completely desolate area, utterly wiped out and barren of everything.
And the lingering, Destruction energy in the air—so violent that even this 800,000-year- Ferocious Beast felt a chill run down its spine—was still there...
All of this silently testifies to the absolute power of the attack just now!
This attack wasn't just at this level; it reached a terrifying level that posed a threat to him!
"It seems I have underestimated these things humans have created all along!"
The Evil Emperor's gaze became incredibly profound as he murmured to himself.
A strong sense of crisis suddenly surged into his heart, making it difficult for the Ferocious Beast to remain calm.
Sun Moon Empire and Moon Empire, Crown Prince's Observation Platform.
Although it was already night, the hall was as bright as day under the soft and steady light of the high-level Soul Guidance Lamp, revealing every detail.
Crown Prince Xu Tianran sat behind his large desk, buried in a mountain of official documents.
His Majesty the Emperor's health is failing, deteriorating day by day. As the Crown Prince, he has begun to oversee the country and govern, bearing an immense burden on his Qian Jun.
In order to demonstrate sufficient ability and diligence during this crucial period and gain the approval of his father and court officials, Xu Tianran has been working tirelessly day and night, daring not to slack off in the slightest.
Although Xu Tianran is disabled in both legs due to an early tragedy and needs to use a wheelchair to get around.
However, his own Martial Soul talent is indeed outstanding. With the full support of royal resources and the assistance of elixirs, at only twenty-something years old, his Soul Power cultivation has already reached the Soul Douluo realm, which is rare among the Sun Moon Crown Princes of all time.
He was reviewing a memorial regarding the deployment of Soul Tool on the border.
However, his right hand, which was holding the pen, suddenly stopped, and a drop of thick ink fell from the tip of the pen, spreading a small stain on the expensive official paper.
His previously focused and peaceful gaze turned serious in an instant, and his Soul Power subconsciously fluctuated slightly.
"Who?!"
Xu Tianran suddenly looked up, his gaze sharp as lightning, quickly scanning every corner of the hall.
He clearly sensed that just now, an unfamiliar presence had appeared out of nowhere in this heavily guarded room!
However, there was no need for him to search at all.
Because the person who came did not make any attempt to hide.
Not far in front of his desk, a figure had been standing there quietly for some time.
When Xu Tianran's gaze finally focused and he saw the face of the person who had appeared silently in front of him, the tense lines on his face that had been tense due to vigilance instantly relaxed, and he even deliberately squeezed out a seemingly warm and humble smile.
"So it's His Majesty Death himself! What brings you here?"
Indeed, the newcomer was none other than Ye Xishui, the Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult and the Death God Douluo.
Her face, still charming but now covered in frost, showed not a trace of gentleness.
The terrifying aura of Limit Douluo surrounding him pressed down on Xu Tianran, who was sitting in a wheelchair, like a surging dark tide!
The expensive Soul Guidance Lamp lamps inside the hall began to flicker and emit a faint "buzzing" sound due to the immense pressure.
Ye Xishui stared intently at Xu Tianran, her voice devoid of any emotion, as cold as ice rubbing against ice.
" Xu Tianran, put away your hypocritical tricks. Do you really not know why I've come here?"
Xu Tianran's smile slowly faded.
He was an exceptionally intelligent man. The massive explosion in the Evil Demon Forest was quite a commotion; how could the Crown Prince, who was now effectively handling state affairs, not know about it?
He could clearly feel the undisguised, almost tangible killing intent emanating from Ye Xishui!
He knew perfectly well that Ye Xishui, a Evil Soul Master at the Limit Douluo level, wouldn't care about his status as the Crown Prince of the Sun Moon and Moon.
If she were certain that he was involved in the destruction of the Holy Spirit Cult headquarters, she would absolutely dare to kill her on the spot right here in the palace!
A huge shadow of death loomed over him, but Xu Tianran was no ordinary person after all.
He didn't panic and try to explain, nor did he threaten her with bluster. Instead, he slowly raised his head and calmly met Ye Xishui's cold gaze.
He spoke calmly and slowly, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. I have only just heard about what happened at the Spirit Cult headquarters, and I am deeply shocked and saddened."
He first stated that he was aware of the matter and expressed his attitude, then changed the subject and his tone became extremely confident.
"However, Your Majesty, please understand! Our relationship is one of cooperation; we share both prosperity and adversity."
"The destruction of your esteemed headquarters is entirely detrimental to me!"
"This matter has absolutely nothing to do with me!"
Ye Xishui's shrill voice rang out. "Twelve level -Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Shell have razed my Holy Spirit Cult headquarters to the ground!"
The Holy Spirit Cult suffered heavy casualties this time, which pained even this crazed Evil Soul Master.
Then she sneered, "Who else in the Sun Moon Empire, besides your royal family, could produce so many Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Shell at once?!"
The precise number "twelve" was something she learned from the Third Elder Nether Thunder Douluo, the only one who had managed to escape from headquarters.
The enormous loss caused even this Death God Douluo, whose madness was etched into her very bones, excruciating pain. That's why she went directly to Xu Tianran to demand an explanation.
Under the oppressive aura of Ye Xishui, which was as terrifying as a bottomless sea, Xu Tianran felt his bones groaning and his breathing becoming extremely difficult.
His face flushed, and he spoke with difficulty, "I am only the Crown Prince now, and matters of the royal family are not something I can decide with a single word!"
"Furthermore, Mingde Hall and the Worship Hall are also capable of producing all these Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Shell at once!"
Ye Xishui's overwhelming aura suddenly froze, and the sharp killing intent in her eyes flickered slightly, revealing a thoughtful glint.
She wasn't brainless; Xu Tianran's words did indeed wake her up.
Yes, the Sun Moon Empire is not only capable of mobilizing such a massive amount of resources at once, but also includes other powerful entities besides the royal family!
She slowly withdrew her overwhelming aura, but her eyes remained icy cold as she fixed them on Xu Tianran.
The suffocating pressure inside the hall eased slightly, and Xu Tianran couldn't help but cough violently a few times, panting heavily, his back already soaked with cold sweat.
Ye Xishui slowly took a step, her long, gray hair moving without wind. She analyzed in a low voice, " Jing Hongchen of the Mingde Hall doesn't have the guts to attack the headquarters of my Holy Spirit Cult."
"However... Kong Deming of the Worship Hall?!"