— Spirit City, Saintess Palace —
After receiving news that Qian Renyue had returned, the members of Empire's Blade all gathered at Qian Renyue's Saintess Palace.
"How did everyone's missions go?" Qian Renyue asked first.
"I'll go first. Your Highness, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had spies planted by our Spirit Hall beforehand, so information gathering went relatively quickly. Everything has now been collected. Within their sect, there are a total of two Titled Douluo, seven Soul Douluo, and twelve Soul Saints. As for those below the Soul Saint level, there are no precise numbers, only rough estimates. Everything is recorded on this sheet."After saying this, Hu Liena handed a piece of paper to Qian Renyue.
"As for the Clear Sky Sect, they have already gone into seclusion. Based on Tang Yuehua from Yuexuan, we have located their hidden position. However, due to the geographical environment, it is very difficult for our people to enter and investigate their internal situation in detail. I'm sorry—this is my failure."Hu Liena lowered her head in apology. She felt she had let down the Saintess's trust.
"It's fine. The Clear Sky Sect is a special case. I roughly understand their internal situation. Their sect alone has eight Titled Douluo. They are our formidable enemy, and also the greatest obstacle to the future establishment of the Spirit Empire."
"Eight Titled Douluo in a single sect?"Hearing Qian Renyue's words, everyone couldn't help but cry out in shock.
"Yes. Their six elders are all at the Titled Douluo level, and the remaining two are the sect master Tang Xiao and that dog thing Tang Hao."
"Pfft—dog thing."Yan couldn't hold back his laughter upon hearing Qian Renyue call Tang Hao a dog thing, and immediately received a sharp glare from her.
"It seems the Clear Sky Sect truly poses a significant threat."Everyone frowned.
"It doesn't matter. Just eight Titled Douluo—they won't stop the progress of our Spirit Hall. Our road is still long. Continue the reports. Xieyue, it's your turn."Qian Renyue clapped her hands lightly, signaling everyone to proceed.
"Yes, Your Highness. The information on the Lower Four Sects has all been investigated and is recorded here. They are all very willing to cooperate with Spirit Hall."As he spoke, Xieyue handed the documents in his hand to Qian Renyue.
"Very good. Since they have agreed to cooperate with Spirit Hall, then sign agreements with them—but don't publicize it for now. Leave the remaining matters to the people on the Pope's side. Xieyue, make sure the handover is done properly."
"Yes, Your Highness."
"Gengxin City is unwilling to cooperate with us, so according to the Saintess's instructions, we purchased large quantities of rare metals and have also stopped selling any metals to Gengxin City."Yan stood up and reported to Qian Renyue.
"Completely monopolize the metals. Don't leave them even a scrap. If they refuse a toast, they'll have to drink a forfeit. Rather than letting them become enemies in the future and supply weapons and equipment to our enemies, it's better to send them on their way early."Qian Renyue thought of the hidden weapons Lou Gao forged for Tang San—those had caused Spirit Hall heavy losses at Jialing Pass.
"Who is the sub-hall bishop of Gengxin City?"Qian Renyue tapped her finger lightly on the table.
"It's the bishop who was previously stationed in Soto City, later transferred to Gengxin City by the Great Enshriner. His name is Sara."Hu Liena answered.
"Big sister, is Gengxin City that important?"Ning Rongrong asked in confusion.
The others also looked at Qian Renyue. They didn't quite understand either. After all, blacksmiths didn't hold a high status—why make such a big deal targeting a small city like Gengxin City?
"Rongrong, do you still remember Tang San?"
"Of course."
"When we participated in the entrance assessment together, do you remember his battle with Zhao Wuji?"
"Big sister, you mean those strange hidden weapons of his?"
"Exactly. You'll understand after watching."With that, Qian Renyue took out the image-recording soul tool from back then and let everyone watch Tang San's fight with Zhao Wuji, as well as Tang San's battle with the Man-Faced Demon Spider.
"Now I understand why Your Highness is targeting Tang San."Hu Liena said.
"But the power of these hidden weapons doesn't seem very effective against Soul Masters above the Soul Grandmaster level. They can't even break the defenses of assault-type or defense-type Soul Elders. And Zhao Wuji clearly didn't use his full strength, did he? If he had gone all out, Tang San wouldn't have lasted even one move."Yan was puzzled. The hidden weapons looked impressive, but seemed just average.
"That's only what he displayed when he was a Soul Elder. No one knows whether he has even stronger hidden weapons that he can't manufacture yet due to soul power limitations. But if he has blueprints, someone else can help him produce them—and in large quantities."Qian Renyue looked at Yan seriously.
"Your Highness means the Blacksmith Association of Gengxin City?"Yan asked.
"Exactly. And once the Spirit Empire is established, war will be unavoidable. Low-level soul masters facing large-scale attacks from such weapons won't find it easy to deal with them either."
"I'll immediately send a message to Bishop Sara and pass down the order to monopolize metals."Having heard Qian Renyue's explanation, Hu Liena immediately understood the importance of Gengxin City and accepted the order at once.
"That's all for Gengxin City. Next are the Four Single-Attribute Sects abandoned by the Clear Sky Sect. Yan, continue."
"Yes, Your Highness."Yan continued, "All information on the Four Single-Attribute Sects has been investigated. Individually, each sect looks weak, but combined, the four together pose a considerable threat. We attempted to recruit them, but they are all extremely resistant toward Spirit Hall, even unwilling to communicate."
"In that case, continue gathering information on them. They are useful, but not irreplaceable. Next."Qian Renyue lightly tapped the tabletop.
"This is the information that Sister Yanyan and I investigated on the various sects across the continent. Some have always maintained good cooperation with Spirit Hall, some have been absorbed by the two great empires and cannot join Spirit Hall, and others remain neutral. Everything has been summarized here."Ning Rongrong handed over a thick stack of documents.
"These are the student records and core member lists of the advanced academies across the continent. Talents should also be targets for Spirit Hall's recruitment, right?"Dugu Yan also handed over her materials and said with a smile.
"Very well done. You've all worked hard. Nana, later take all these materials to the Pope, and then bring Na'er back. We also need to prepare to participate in the divine trials."Qian Renyue organized all the documents and handed them together to Hu Liena.
"Yes, Your Highness."
"Put that aside for now. Have you all taken the immortal herbs that Elder Ju and I brought back?"Qian Renyue waved her hand and changed the subject.
At the mention of immortal-grade medicinal herbs, the three became visibly excited. Hu Liena said emotionally,"We truly must thank the Saintess. The immortal herbs you and Elder Ju brought back were originally rewards we would only receive after winning the tournament. But because of Your Highness, His Holiness the Pope has already had Elder Ju select suitable immortal herbs for us, and we have already consumed them."
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