As soon as Huo Yuhao finished speaking, Gu Yuena added, "The Federation's high ranking members need to be purged. This damaged divine weapon can serve as evidence and material for making troubleshooting tools."
Before, the conditions were not there. Possession Demons were too difficult to capture. When pushed, they could self destruct. Relying on the properties that Abyssal Creatures could not truly die, they Lorded It Over others. Research was impossible.
Now, with a real specimen available, if those soul tool research institutes could not figure something out, she would have Emperor Tian cut their funding in half.
"Yes. I will report the whole matter afterwards."
Soul Calming Douluo nodded upon hearing this, then could not help looking at Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena with surprise.
Most people, upon hearing that someone close to them might have been replaced by a Possession Demon, would probably become Paranoiac, would they not?
Although he believed Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena had the ability to participate in some high level affairs, to still think calmly after understanding the threat of the Possession Demon, keeping up with his line of thought.
Well, one could only say the Tower Masters' judgment was excellent. They had chosen two very excellent successors for the Spirit Transmission Tower.
As he marveled, Soul Calming Douluo looked at Snow Empress as if for instructions. "Tower Master, regarding the destruction of this divine weapon."
Possession Demons could not be killed. Life energy could only drive them away, not kill them.
Now, this divine weapon made from a Possession Demon had been so severely damaged by Snow Empress's power. Coupled with the faint spiritual pressure he had felt, it said a lot.
Ordinary spiritual power could not kill a Possession Demon. But what about the legendary divine consciousness?
The answer was obvious. The Overpowered Mechanism had ultimately been defeated by World Shocking Power.
"Just report it truthfully. My spiritual power level is already known to several people. It is not a secret."
Snow Empress spoke softly, smiling as she exchanged a glance with Huo Yuhao, then turned into wind and snow and dissipated.
"The Douluo Federation and the Xingluo Federation have not yet completely fallen out. I will not appear before Xingluo from now on. I leave the rest to you."
"Yes, Tower Master."
Nothing was more deterrent than a Divine Origin realm expert. From now on, Xingluo and the Holy Spirit Cult would not dare to act rashly.
The three exchanged some more information, then walked together through the air toward the gathering place of Xingluo's "spectators."
"Wait. It seems we forgot something." Soul Calming Douluo raised an eyebrow, sensing something was off.
...
On the other side, Divine Domain Douluo and Duoqing Douluo stared at each other with wide eyes, caught in a dilemma.
Ever since Ghost Emperor had engaged Duoqing Douluo, Divine Domain Douluo had not acted. He had simply retreated to the side, leaving the fighting to the boss and started Slacking Off.
But now the boss had run away. And given his position, he could not just Run Away himself. Otherwise, when that Divine Origin realm Near Divine vented his wrath on Xingluo, there would be no one to even resist.
What to do? Want him to directly face a powerhouse that even Ghost Emperor had to Avoid the Edge of?
Him fighting a Divine Origin realm Near Divine?
Divine Domain Douluo smiled bitterly.
Only after the distant aura completely disappeared and that Divine Origin realm expert did not come to trouble him, did Divine Domain Douluo breathe a sigh of relief. He looked toward Duoqing Douluo.
"It seems I have been spared."
"Hmph."
Duoqing Douluo snorted coldly, had no interest in further conversation, and directly passed through the air.
He just wanted to Be Alone now, to properly consider the question of where Shrek Academy should go after this incident.
Divine Domain Douluo's aged face was tired. His back slightly hunched. He did not immediately rejoin the Xingluo army, but hurried toward a Holy Spirit Cult stronghold.
Ghost Emperor's main body was there.
Divine Domain Douluo's eyes flickered as he looked at Ghost Emperor's pale face. But upon hearing Ghost Emperor's light cough, he still bowed his head.
"What, do you think that having lost half my strength, you can defeat me and free Xingluo from the Holy Spirit Cult's control?"
Ghost Emperor coughed out a mouthful of dark purple blood, his face growing even paler. The black mist lingering around him had thinned to the extreme.
That clone, which had possessed demigod level strength, was not a disposable consumable. It had been refined using the Holy Spirit Cult's secret method, entrusting half of his spirit within. Now that it had been completely destroyed by Snow Empress, it had a considerable impact on his main body's strength. Restoring it would not be easy.
Divine Domain Douluo was silent for a moment, his gaze complexly fixed on the person before him. Even having lost half his strength, Ghost Emperor's imposing manner was still suffocating. Moreover, the other party still had the Holy Spirit Cult's foundation behind him. He was no match.
"I dare not." Divine Domain Douluo finally spoke, his voice hoarse and low. "I have only come to ask about the next arrangements. The Douluo delegation side."
Ghost Emperor glanced at him, interrupting. "With Snow Empress watching over him, do not dwell on it. The Holy Cult's high level combat power in Xingluo is no match for Snow Empress head on. From now on, just proceed according to normal diplomatic procedures between the two countries."
As for Huo Yuhao, they would have to find another suitable opportunity.
Indeed, many of the Holy Spirit Cult's high ranking members were not in Xingluo right now, were they? Divine Domain Douluo chewed over Ghost Emperor's words, thinking to himself.
Ghost Emperor continued, "With a Divine Origin realm Near Divine having left the Douluo mainland, the plan on that side will proceed more smoothly. You only need to ensure Xingluo does its job. In the future, when the Holy Cult establishes its divine realm, there will be a place for you."
...
"They are back?"
Tang Wulin and the others, watching the Xingluo tournament in the lounge, heard the voice beside them and looked at the entrance with surprise.
Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena, whom they had not seen for several days, walked in.
Secretary General Pan Wen, also in the lounge, turned his gaze to the entrance.
But unlike Tang Wulin and the others, who were curious about what Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena had experienced these past few days, Secretary General Pan Wen, knowing what they had been doing, after confirming they were unharmed, breathed a sigh of relief while also asking Huo Yuhao about Duoqing Douluo.
"May I ask where His Majesty Duoqing is now?"
Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes. "He seems to have encountered a tough battle. He has already gone back to rest."
"Is that so?"
Murmuring, Secretary General Pan Wen Inquired with Concern about the two for a moment, then hurried away, arriving outside Duoqing Douluo's residence.
Knock, knock, knock.
Three unhurried knocks sounded in the quiet corridor. Secretary General Pan Wen quietly waited for a response from the person inside, his breathing growing Heavy.
After all, what he was about to say to Duoqing Douluo could, if mishandled, cost him his life. But as the Federation Secretary General, some work was his duty.
Moreover, Duoqing Douluo might perhaps be won over.
The silence continued for a long while until a dull "come in" came from within. Only then did Secretary General Pan Wen open the door with Heavy steps and walk inside.
In the quiet room, Duoqing Douluo stood with his back to the doorway, looking out the window at the sky.
Secretary General Pan Wen walked to his side, brewing for a moment, and said, "I have received information from the Xingluo Federation that the The headquarters of those evil soul masters was in the Tang Sect branch?"
"That is correct."
After a moment of silence, Duoqing Douluo replied.
Secretary General Pan Wen's eyes flickered. He faced Duoqing Douluo directly.
"Then how do you view this matter, Major General Duoqing?"
Duoqing Douluo had once been a rising star in the Federation military. If not for Wushang Douluo's situation, he would now be a Federation corps commander, a three star general in the Federation.
Even after Duoqing Douluo went to Shrek, the Federation did not erase his past glory. They still retained his military rank. Pan Wen was now asking from the Federation's standpoint.
Upon hearing this, Duoqing Douluo was silent.
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