Chapter 551: Elder Xuan's Stubbornness
Xu Jiawei listened to Xu Jiujiu's words and found that she made some sense.
After all, Zhongli Wu and his forces were his biggest concern.
Lately, they had been ruthlessly slaughtering the families of Shrek Academy students, causing widespread panic.
This not only hindered Shrek's development, but also posed a serious problem for the future war between the Douluo Three Nations and the Sun Moon Empire.
If Shrek weakened, the war's balance would tip in favor of the Sun Moon Empire.
That was something Xu Jiawei could never allow.
He rubbed his furrowed brow and let out a long sigh.
"Jiujiu, you're right.
Maybe once Zhongli Wu and his group are dealt with, my uneasiness will disappear.
"Sigh... Evil soul masters truly are a plague.
Once this matter is settled, I will hold a grand banquet, inviting Shrek's elders and powerful figures from the other empires to celebrate."
"However, Jiujiu, your priority should still be our overseas expedition to find a new continent.
No matter what happens, the empire must have an escape route.
"If, in the future, the Star Luo Empire is defeated, and Shrek Academy fails to turn the tide, we must flee to a new continent, rebuild our nation, and rise again when the time is right!"
Xu Jiawei's plan was simple:
If they couldn't win, they had to run.
And given how dire the current situation was, it seemed like they truly wouldn't win.
Of course, fleeing would only be possible if the naval fleet was successfully built and a new land was actually discovered.
"Understood, Brother." Xu Jiujiu nodded.
She hesitated for a moment before saying:
**"Brother, our expedition has encountered serious trouble.
"The fleet is constantly being attacked by powerful sea soul beasts.
"Even though we've built better ships and assigned Titled Douluo to guard them, it's still not working.
"The ocean is the home ground of sea soul beasts, so we are at a natural disadvantage.
"Should we send a Super Douluo to escort the fleet?"**
Xu Jiawei pondered for a moment before shaking his head.
**"No, the situation on the Douluo Continent is getting worse.
"Sending a Super Douluo would weaken our internal defenses and create a security risk.
"How about this **go to the royal treasury and retrieve the artifacts that Sea God Tang San once used.
"Give them to the fleet.
"If they truly carry Tang San's aura, they might offer protection from sea soul beasts."**
The Tang Sect was once the number one sect on the continent, but it had declined over time.
Many disciples left, and various relics of Tang San his tea cups, clothing, hidden weapons had scattered across the world.
Some of these ended up in the hands of the Star Luo royal family as collectibles.
Since Tang San was the most famous figure in history, his personal belongings held great value.
"Brother, are you sure this will work?" Xu Jiujiu asked skeptically.
**"I don't know, but we have to try.
"In Shrek's books, Tang San is described as the god of all oceanic life, revered by all creatures of the sea.
"If this actually works, our expedition might go much more smoothly."**
Xu Jiawei sighed helplessly.
Meanwhile, in a private room at an inn…
Qian Duoduo paced back and forth, his face full of unease.
"Why hasn't Zhongli Wu arrived yet?"
Given his power and the speed of his evil soul master forces, he should have reached Star Luo City long ago.
He walked toward the window.
The morning sun shone warmly, casting golden light across the blue sky.
A new day had begun, yet there was still no sign of Zhongli Wu.
"Duoduo, stop pacing and drink some wine!" Elder Xuan called out, waving him over.
As a Rank 98 Super Douluo, dissolving alcohol was effortless for him.
"Elder Xuan!" Qian Duoduo frowned.
"Are you sure Zhongli Wu is really coming to Star Luo City?"
Hearing this, Elder Xuan stood up, reeking of alcohol, and walked over with a grin.
**"Duoduo, don't worry Zhongli Wu will definitely come.
"I know you're impatient, so just relax.
"Here, how about this once we kill Zhongli Wu, I'll personally give you one of his soul bones.
"Even if it doesn't suit you, you can keep it as a family heirloom for your descendants."**
Qian Duoduo was momentarily surprised.
He hadn't expected Elder Xuan to be so generous.
But he quickly snapped back to reality.
They hadn't even seen Zhongli Wu yet.
Thinking about rewards before the battle had even started seemed highly inappropriate.
Just as he was about to question Elder Xuan about where he got his intelligence, he suddenly noticed dark figures appearing in the sky.
As time passed, the figures grew larger.
A group of people flying with soul tools was rapidly approaching.
At the front, an elderly man with a sorrowful expression activated his soul power and shouted at the top of his lungs:
**"White Tiger City has been attacked! Casualties are severe!
"We beg the empire's warriors to help eliminate the evil soul masters led by Zhongli Wu!"**
The moment those words echoed through the city
Qian Duoduo's face turned pale.
Meteor Douluo's eyes filled with concern.
Both men immediately turned toward Elder Xuan.
After all, Elder Xuan had sworn that Zhongli Wu would attack Star Luo City.
Meanwhile, Elder Xuan frowned and muttered impatiently:
**"Nonsense. There's no way Zhongli Wu is in White Tiger City!
"This must be a trick by the evil soul masters a test to gauge Star Luo City's reaction.
"They're trying to lure us out, creating an opportunity for their real plan!
"We absolutely cannot fall for it!"**
Qian Duoduo hesitated.
**"Elder Xuan, should I at least go out and capture these people for questioning?
"If White Tiger City really was attacked, then Shaozhe and Meier are in serious danger!"**
Even though he and Yan Shaozhe had their differences, now was not the time for internal disputes.
Right now, evil soul masters were the real enemy.
But Elder Xuan simply shook his head, his voice filled with certainty:
**"Zhongli Wu could not have attacked White Tiger City.
"This is a trick, plain and simple.
"If we react, we will expose the fact that we're still in Star Luo City.
"Don't take the bait!"**
"Then… what should we do?" Qian Duoduo asked cautiously.
**"Leave it to the Star Luo City Guards.
"They'll deal with these liars with an iron fist."**
Elder Xuan's eyes gleamed with unwavering confidence.
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