Looking at everyone's expressions, Kong Deming finally fixed his gaze on the center of the front row and said expressionlessly, " Battle Armor Technology is a new technology researched by my Worship Hall. Regardless of whether the Federation is established or not, it will be promoted throughout the Sun Moon Realm!"
Xu Tianran's eyes lit up upon hearing this; this was indeed a good thing.
In contrast, the expressions of the original Douluo Three Kingdoms members were those of utter grief and despair. Kong Deming's words, though seemingly calm, were a blatant threat.
The Battle Armor Technology will be promoted throughout the Sun Moon Empire, which means that even if the Federation is not established, the military strength of the Sun Moon Empire will achieve a qualitative leap due to the full deployment of Battle Armor.
At that time, even if the Worship Hall does not directly participate in the war, the three kingdoms will no longer have any chance to resist and will only be at the mercy of others.
The gazes of the three emperors met hastily once more, but this time, their eyes held more of a panic with nowhere to escape, a deep-seated resentment, and despair in the face of stark reality.
This time, a mere glance wasn't enough to reach an agreement.
Subsequently, Xu Jiawei was the first to make a decision.
He slowly stood up from his seat. This simple movement seemed to have exhausted all his strength, and his once upright body seemed to have hunched over a bit.
He moved his lips a few times before uttering a dry, low voice.
There was no trace of imperial majesty in that voice, only endless weariness and resignation.
" The Star Luo Empire... wishes to... join the Federation."
Each word carried immense Qian Jun, striking the hearts of everyone who originally belonged to the Douluo Three Kingdoms.
After Xu Jiawei finished speaking, he seemed to have lost all his strength, slowly slumped back into his chair, closed his eyes, and stopped looking at anyone.
With their "eldest brother" bowing his head, the last vestiges of resistance from the emperors of the Heavenly Soul and Dou Ling Empires crumbled, and they successively expressed their willingness to support the Federation!
A smile finally appeared on Kong Deming's face, reaching deep into his eyes. Years of planning and several rounds of maneuvering had finally led to this moment...
When the original Douluo Three Kingdoms publicly expressed their support for the establishment of the Federation, he truly felt that the blueprint he had been sketching for so long had finally been completed with its most crucial first stroke.
As for Sun Moon Emperor Xu Tianran of the Sun and Moon, although he did not express his opinion publicly, everyone instinctively felt that he must have already discussed it with Kong Deming and would naturally support the Federation.
Kong Deming knew perfectly well that he was far from being as selfless as everyone imagined.
While publicly revealing the Battle Armor Technology was certainly a bargaining chip in pushing for the formation of the Federation, it was not done without reservation.
Even if the technology is made public, without the corresponding accumulation of Soul Tool Technology and sufficient forging skills, the production of One-Word Battle Armor would be enough to keep 90% of the forces out, let alone Three-Word Battle Armor the offering points have only just mastered!
Therefore, the cutting-edge power remains firmly in the hands of the Worship Hall.
Facing hundreds of gazes with varying expressions, Kong Deming spoke in a clear voice, "Very well! Now that a consensus has been reached, let's take this opportunity to finalize the basic system of the Federation..."
On the left side of the first row, sitting next to Di Tian, is Kong Xuan, the tower master of the Spirit Pagoda.
The moment the dust settled, an indescribable surge of emotion welled up within him.
It can be said that he was the real driving force behind the establishment of Federation!
Looking at his grandfather, who stood before him in a yellow robe with silver hair and exuded confidence, Kong Xuan's face also revealed a genuine smile.
At the same time, he couldn't help but think that at over two hundred years old, it was precisely the age to take risks!
A peace negotiation, with the establishment of Federation, seems to have ultimately deviated from its original purpose.
However, regardless of the circumstances, this war, which claimed countless Life, has finally come to a temporary end.
In the subsequent negotiations, Xu Tianran honored his promise that the territory was negotiable and did not insist on occupying all the occupied areas.
After several rounds of intense negotiations, the Sun Moon Empire was finally able to retain more than ten cities and their surrounding areas through compromises made by the original Douluo Three Kingdoms.
The two great empires, Star Luo Empire and Heavenly Soul, only managed to reclaim most of their lost territory, but in the end, they had no choice but to accept it reluctantly.
After all, if the fighting continues, they might not even be able to hold onto the remaining territory!
The competition for the position of the first Speaker, which symbolized the highest authority in the Federation, was even fiercer.
Although Kong Deming was inclined to support Xu Tianran, the vast majority of the representatives from the Soul Grandmaster forces and sects present at the meeting still had roots in the original Douluo Three Kingdoms.
They were still haunted by the history of aggression of the Sun Moon Empire, and even more so by Xu Tianran himself.
Therefore, under an unspoken understanding and joint operation, Xu Tianran naturally failed to achieve his goal.
Ultimately, after complex negotiations and balancing acts, the position of the first Speaker of the Federation, unexpectedly yet seemingly logically, fell to Emperor Xu Jiawei of Star Luo Emperor.
This brought a sense of comfort to Xu Jiawei, who had already lost his own territory and had his imperial rights diminished.
In at least some respects, he could be considered the number one person on the mainland after that.
Although Xu Tianran was unwilling, he had no choice but to give up when he saw that the situation was hopeless.
The Speaker of the Federation serves a four-year term. This time, he didn't expect that he might not have another chance after four years!
Time flies, and more than a year has passed since the establishment of the Douluo Federation.
Although disputes and frictions were inevitable during the establishment of the Federation, the overall situation always developed in a positive direction.
In particular, the civilian Soul Tool Technology of the Sun Moon Empire was widely introduced into the original Douluo Three Kingdoms, bringing new changes to the lives of ordinary people.
Everything is showing a vibrant and forward-moving trend.
In the dark depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, time seems to stand still in its ancient rhythm.
In the Mixed Zone, towering ancient trees block out the sun, leaving only beams of light piercing the damp air permeating the forest.
A five-person team was holding their breath, slowly advancing through the thick layer of humus.
The leader was none other than Cai Mei'er, the dean of the Outer Court of the Shrek Academy. She personally led the team here, naturally to hunt for Soul Ring for the academy's children.
Although the Spirit Pagoda has begun to take shape, it is still in its initial stage, and Artificial Soul Spirit have not yet been realized, and the reserves of Soul Spirit are also in short supply.
For Soul Master who urgently need to improve their strength, venturing into the forest to engage in the traditional Soul Hunting remains an unavoidable choice.
Of the three students who needed to obtain Soul Ring on this trip, two have already achieved their goal.
Now, only Wang Dong's Soul Ring is still undecided.
"Um?"
Cai Mei'er, who was walking at the front, suddenly stopped, turned around sharply, and her gaze fell on Wang Dong in the middle of the group.
"What's wrong?"
Wang Dong had also stopped at some point, turning his head to look towards a secluded direction in the forest.
An indescribable glimmer flickered in his eyes, as if he were confused, or as if he were deeply drawn by something unseen.
After a moment, he looked away, his brows furrowing slightly, and said to Cai Mei'er, " Dean Cai, I feel... something over there is attracting me."
"It's vague, but very strong. Perhaps... there's Soul Beast that's right for me."
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the team froze.
That's the direction of the Core Zone.
At the back of the line, Zhang Lexuan's gentle voice rang out, offering a reminder.
Although the establishment of the Spirit Pagoda brought a subtle easing to the relationship between humans and Soul Beast, the Core Zone of Star Dou Great Forest remains an absolute forbidden zone for Soul Master who venture into the forest intending to hunt Soul Beast.
That place is inhabited by Ferocious Beast that even Titled Douluo fear. Any rash incursion could be seen as a provocation and could result in a Destruction attack.