Outside Jialing Pass, the main camp of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
The Shrek members' envy of Qianyu was almost tangible, permeating the entire camp.
Just then, an incomparably domineering aura descended.
The tent flap moved automatically without any wind, and a burly figure stood at the entrance like a mountain. Just by standing there, the air inside the tent became heavy.
The newcomer had a resolute face, disheveled hair, and a weathered yet domineering gaze; he was none other than Haotian Douluo, Tang Hao.
"Dad, what brings you here?"
When Tang San saw the newcomer, his face lit up with surprise and he quickly got up to greet him.
Tang Hao didn't look at him. His deep eyes swept over everyone before finally settling on Yu Xiaogang. His voice was deep and resonant.
Something has happened.
He uttered only three words, yet the atmosphere inside the tent instantly froze.
Yu Xiaogang pushed up his glasses and asked in a deep voice.
"Tang Hao, what happened?"
Tang Hao turned his gaze outside the tent, as if he could pierce through the void and see the scene thousands of miles away.
"The Tang Empire has simultaneously dispatched troops against the Tiandou and Xingluo Empires."
These words shocked everyone present.
Yu Xiaogang's expression changed first, and he exclaimed.
"What? Why would the Tang Empire attack the Tiandou Empire and the Xingluo Empire?"
He couldn't understand it.
In his view, although the Tang Empire was mysterious and powerful, it had always been content with its limited territory and had never had any ambition to expand.
Why is the army being dispatched so suddenly at this moment?
A serious expression appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's usually aloof and pretty face.
She parted her lips slightly, her voice clear yet tinged with worry.
"The Tang Empire has always been peaceful and never waged war against other countries, which is indeed puzzling."
"I wonder what Empress Wu Zetian is planning to do?"
The Shrek members looked at each other, their hearts filled with immense doubt.
The Spirit Hall had already given them a lot of trouble, and now there was the unfathomable Tang Empire to deal with.
The road ahead seems to be shrouded in a thick shadow.
A proud look appeared on Tang San's face. He clenched his fists and his eyes flashed with purple light.
"Hmph, this Great Tang Empire is courting death! They actually dare to send troops to our two great empires. They're practically asking for it!"
"Once we defeat the Spirit Hall, they'll be next!"
His words were filled with powerful confidence, as if he did not take the Tang Empire seriously.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing gently shook her head; her analysis was much more composed.
"Tang San, we must not be careless."
"We already find it difficult to withstand just the Spirit Hall."
"If the Tang Dynasty were added to the mix, we would have absolutely no chance of winning."
She paused, her beautiful eyes gazing at the list in the sky, her voice growing increasingly heavy.
"Don't forget, Sikong Zhen, who just climbed to twelfth place on the Martial Soul Ranking with his 'Super God-level Five Thunder Drum', is from the Great Tang Empire."
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's hearts.
Yes, Sikong Zhen alone was able to fight Bibi Dong, who had activated both of her twin martial souls, to a standstill, and even had a slight advantage.
How many such powerful figures were there within the Tang Empire?
Ning Rongrong's delicate face was filled with worry. She looked at Yu Xiaogang, her voice trembling slightly.
"Master, what should we do?"
In an instant, everyone's eyes in the tent were focused on Yu Xiaogang.
He is the soul of Shrek, their backbone.
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, and a confident smile appeared on his face.
He raised his hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet.
"There's no need for everyone to rush."
"As far as I know, Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty had a very good personal relationship with Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall."
"I will write another letter to Bibi Dong and ask her to come see me immediately."
"As long as I step in to mediate, explain the advantages and disadvantages, and persuade Bibi Dong and Wu Zetian to join forces, the Tang Empire will not only not be our enemy, but will become a powerful ally in our fight against the Spirit Hall!"
Yu Xiaogang's words were forceful and full of confidence.
Upon hearing this, the Shrek members were first stunned, then their faces lit up with ecstatic joy.
"Master is wise!"
"That's right! We can send Bibi Dong to persuade Wu Zetian!"
"If only that could be done!"
Cheers erupted inside the tent, dispelling the previous gloom.
Only Tang Hao, looking at the confident Yu Xiaogang, had a glint of light flash in the depths of his weathered eyes.
...
In the far north, upon the throne of ice and snow.
Two stunningly beautiful women stood side by side, gazing up at the sky above.
One of them, dressed in a long, snow-white dress, possessed an ethereal and holy aura, like a fairy untouched by worldly concerns—this was none other than the Snow Empress.
The other one was dressed in a striking emerald green outfit, with a voluptuous figure and a bewitching, alluring face; she was none other than the Ice Emperor.
Xue Di looked at the label after "Gongsun Li" on the sky, and a deep shock appeared on her beautiful face.
"Gongsun Li, a top expert who ranks ninth on the Martial Soul Ranking... is actually just someone's personal maid?"
There was a slight fluctuation in her voice.
Hyotei's beautiful emerald green eyes were also filled with surprise.
"Just who is this Qianyu? How could someone like Gongsun Li be willing to be his personal maid?"
She licked her sexy red lips, her tone tinged with amusement.
"A personal maidservant has to do everything."
"When there's work to be done, the maids do it; when there's nothing to do... the maids do it."
"Gongsun Li, who is ranked ninth on the Martial Soul Ranking and is at least a peak Title Douluo, is actually willing to go to this lengths for Qian Yu?"
Upon hearing this, Xue Di blushed on her fair cheeks and gave her a reproachful look.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
But in her heart, she was also filled with curiosity about the man named "Qianyu".
What kind of charm and strength could make such a proud woman fall for him?
...
Martial Soul City, Douluo Hall.
The atmosphere inside the ancestral hall was already tense and ready to fight.
The announcement about Gongsun Li on the sky did not calm Bibi Dong down; instead, it was like adding fuel to the fire, making the jealousy and anger in her heart burn even more fiercely.
"Gongsun Li... Gongsun Li!"
She gritted her teeth as she uttered the name, her beautiful purple eyes bloodshot.
"How dare a mere maidservant have her martial spirit ranked ninth? How is she ranked higher than me?!"
"And that Qian Yu! That good-for-nothing! Her martial spirit is so strong, yet she willingly becomes that good-for-nothing's personal maid?"
"I don't believe it! I absolutely refuse to believe this is true!"
Bibi Dong was acting like a madwoman, screaming hysterically.
She couldn't accept that everything she was so proud of seemed so ridiculous next to that man.
Cai Wenji ranked tenth.
Gongsun Li ranked ninth.
They are all connected to that man!
This is more painful for her than killing her!
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