"Since Brother Xue treats me with such sincerity, how could I dare not assist you!
When Brother Xue ascends to the imperial throne, the Dugu Family will certainly cooperate with your governance.
While I cannot guarantee other matters, the Star Luo Imperial Family only has one Titled Douluo. Whether it's my second grandfather, or His Excellency Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, they can easily handle the situation. Rest assured, Brother Xue!"
Dugu Feng was practically saying "leave it to me."
"Haha, I knew my worthy brother would surely help me!" Qian Renxue was very pleased.
She sat down again and poured a cup of tea for Dugu Feng.
Then she sighed and said: "I won't hide it from you, worthy brother. What I truly worry about isn't the Star Luo Imperial Family, but the Spirit Hall.
The Spirit Hall possesses numerous Soul Masters and has always interfered with the development of the two great empires. They would never want to see the two empires unified!"
Somehow, the conversation should have ended here originally.
But as if guided by ghosts and gods, Qian Renxue wanted to test Dugu Feng's attitude toward the Spirit Hall.
Dugu Feng thought to himself, this is a trick question.
Your Xue Qinghe identity represents the Heaven Dou Empire, while your Qian Renxue identity represents the Spirit Hall.
No matter how I answer, it will be difficult to satisfy you.
Dugu Feng said straightforwardly: "The Spirit Hall, as a Soul Master organization, has been consecrating the Douluo Hall for generations and has become the faith of every Soul Master!"
As he spoke, Dugu Feng seemed to recall what he had seen and heard in Spirit City. He sighed with emotion: "But ever since Bibi Dong became Pope, the Spirit Hall has been obsessed with incorporating other Soul Master forces, showing extraordinary ambition.
It's quite disappointing.
I believe the Spirit Hall should focus more on the development of Soul Masters, promote the advancement of Martial Soul theory, and explore higher realms of Soul Master cultivation.
As for governing the millions of people across the continent, that should be decided by the empires!"
Dugu Feng directly shifted the focus to Bibi Dong.
Qian Renxue must be dissatisfied with Bibi Dong, and the Spirit Hall as an organization can awaken Martial Souls for commoners, preventing the empire's nobility from monopolizing Martial Soul cultivation.
In this aspect, it has systemic advantages.
Deep down, Dugu Feng was also unwilling to completely deny the Spirit Hall.
Qian Renxue's eyes lit up, as Dugu Feng's words aligned perfectly with her thoughts.
Her grandfather Qiandao Liu had left many legends across the continent, always pursuing higher realms.
This is what Soul Masters should be doing.
And what the Spirit Hall should be guiding them toward.
Not fighting for power and profit.
Qian Renxue's heart darkened. Bibi Dong had never treated her well since childhood.
If it weren't for her aversion to Bibi Dong, she wouldn't have conceived the idea of coming to the Heaven Dou Empire at such a young age.
Now, after all these years, what kept her going besides ambition was the thought that after seizing power, she would depose Bibi Dong and let her experience the fickleness of the world and the taste of desolation.
"Worthy brother has unique insights. I admire you.
I hope the Spirit Hall can return to its original purpose, serving Soul Masters and seeking benefits for the development of the Spirit Master World!"
Qian Renxue was somewhat moved, her voice lowering slightly.
"Brother Xue need not worry about the Spirit Hall.
I believe in your capabilities."
"With the support of various forces in Heaven Dou, even if the Spirit Hall interferes, it will ultimately be our Heaven Dou Empire that unifies the continent!"
Dugu Feng said calmly.
"Thank you for your comfort, brother!"
Qian Renxue smiled and then returned to her usual demeanor.
Having reached an agreement, the atmosphere in the tea room became even more harmonious.
Qian Renxue enthusiastically discussed her plans, from developing the nation's strength in politics, economy, and military affairs to supporting Soul Master academies and expanding the Soul Master corps.
She wanted to fully demonstrate her grand ambitions to Dugu Feng.
They talked until dusk before Qian Renxue allowed Dugu Feng to leave.
Dugu Feng had now completely confirmed Qian Renxue's intentions, and he felt more assured in his heart.
For the time being, Qian Renxue posed no threat to the Dugu Family.
Only Bibi Dong remained!
Dugu Feng already had a plan in mind and felt much more relaxed.
In the blink of an eye, several days passed. Dugu Feng and his father went to Seven Treasure City, and of course, Ning Rongrong accompanied Dugu Feng.
The discussion with Ning Fengzhi went smoothly.
After all, the experiences of Tang San and Tang Hao had put Ning Fengzhi on alert.
Given the strength of the Spirit Hall, a surprise attack could inflict heavy losses on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Gathering strength in Heaven Dou City for self-defense was a sound strategy.
Ning Fengzhi did not take it lightly. Not only did he agree to relocate the family's main forces to Heaven Dou City, but he also decided to use the influence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to organize a group of Soul Master academies and families to settle in Heaven Dou City, thereby strengthening Heaven Dou's power.
This could be described as a deep alliance with the Heaven Dou Empire.
Around this time, news of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family's actions gradually spread.
Yu Yuanzhen had died, and over two thousand Soul Masters from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family had joined the Spirit Hall.
When the news first broke, no one could believe it.
How could Yu Yuanzhen, the leader of the Upper Three Sects and a top-tier expert, die so suddenly?
Who could have killed him?
But as time passed, more details emerged, and eventually, all factions confirmed that Yu Yuanzhen was indeed dead.
Under Yu Luomian's leadership, the Soul Masters of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family had abandoned their ancestral land and moved to Spirit City.
Yu Luomian claimed within the family that the Clear Sky Sect had killed their clan leader and that the entire sect must train diligently to prepare for revenge.
The large-scale migration of over two thousand Soul Masters and their families created a significant commotion that was almost impossible to conceal.
This finally confirmed the authenticity of the news.
If they couldn't even protect their ancestral land, what else could it mean but the loss of a Titled Douluo?
The news swept through the Spirit Master World like a tsunami.
Just days earlier, Yu Yuanzhen had been at his peak, attempting to kill Tang Hao and Tang San in the Sunset Forest.
Yet, within a few days, he had lost his life.
It was truly shocking.
Was the world's number one Beast Martial Soul family about to decline?
As the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, Yu Yuanzhen's death made the Clear Sky Sect the rising sun, shining brightly over the world.
The world's number one Weapon Soul sect made people sigh in admiration—the Clear Sky Sect was indeed the Clear Sky Sect, with unparalleled combat prowess that no one could match.
Not even the Spirit Hall could compare!
Don't believe it? Look at the Clear Sky Sect's achievements.
Among the older generation, Tang Chen, invincible on land, defeated Qiandao Liu, invincible in the sky.
In the previous generation, Haotian Douluo hammered the former Pope Qian Xunji to death.
Recently, the strength of seven Titled Douluos shocked the world. Tang Hao fought the new Pope outside the Clear Sky Sect's mountain gate, forcing the new Pope to retreat empty-handed.
And now, they hammered Yu Yuanzhen to death.
Such achievements are unmatched by anyone.
One generation of Clear Sky, one generation of kings; each generation of Clear Sky hammers the Pope.
No one knew how this saying had spread.
Nor who had first uttered it!
But it was precisely through the opportunity of Yu Yuanzhen's death that these words swept across the land.
No one cared about Yu Yuanzhen anymore.
People were all wondering whether this saying foretold that once the Clear Sky Sect's next generation, Tang San, grew up, he would likewise hammer the next Pope.
For a time, the prestige of the Clear Sky Sect had reached a point where no other force could compare.
The influence of Spirit Hall was even further suppressed.
(End of Chapter)