Xie Xie spoke with a hint of speechlessness, "So do all the other Tang Sect disciples already know about this?"
Without further ado, he made his way decisively towards some distant Tang Sect disciples and quietly inquired, "Hey, brothers, do you know if the Tang Sect's headquarters on Xingluo Land is still there?"
Upon hearing this question, not a single Tang Sect disciple showed any hint of surprise on their faces…
One of the disciples, seeming astonished that Xie Xie knew about this, didn't hide his reaction and confirmed, "Of course we know. Our Tang Sect has always had multiple headquarters, but they are all independently managed!"
Another disciple also nodded, "Yeah, that's right. Apart from participating in the exchange competition, another reason for coming to Xingluo Land this time is to inform the Tang Sect's headquarters here about our current situation!"
"Maybe soon, all of us Tang Sect disciples will have to move from Shrek Academy to Xingluo Land, after all… Rebuilding the Tang Sect on Douluo Continent is not a trivial matter that requires a small amount of resources!"
"Eh, there's nothing to be done about it. Actually, I've never seen the Tang Sect's headquarters on Xingluo Land, and I don't know if they will accept us under the current circumstances!"
Once Xie Xie was fully briefed, he returned to Tang Wulin and the others' side, sighing, "It seems that all of the Tang Sect disciples knew about this. It looks like the only ones left out of the loop were us!"
Xu Xiaoyan's thin lips pursed slightly, "If Teacher Wu hadn't explained, we might still believe that the Tang Sect was in a state of destruction. Really... sigh."
Gu Yue's beautiful eyes, however, suddenly sparkled, "Since Teacher Wu even suggested we go to the Tang Sect to have a look, and since it's not far from Xingluo City, let's go check it out after this Young Soul Master competition!"
Tang Wulin nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, that's what I was thinking too."
After speaking, he glanced sideways at Wu Siduo, who remained silent, "Wu Siduo, come with us too!"
Wu Siduo was stunned for a moment; after coming to her senses, she softly agreed with a "Mm!"
Tang Wulin and the others were willing to accompany her to the Young Soul Master competition, so if she refused, it would seem somewhat selfish!
Xie Xie clenched his fists, his voice full of fervor, "Alright, then it's decided! After we take the crown at the Young Soul Master competition, we'll go have a look at the so-called Tang Sect's headquarters!"
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Inside the Star Luo Imperial Palace Great Hall!
There was a guest elder looking respectfully at the man seated on the throne, offering diligently, "Your Majesty, the exchange delegation from Douluo Continent has arrived in Xingluo City and is currently heading towards the venue of the Young Soul Master competition!"
The man nodded slightly, his tone steady as he replied, "Hmm! I just wonder who will lead the team from Shrek Academy this time."
His name was Dai Tianling, the current emperor of Xingluo Land!
Since ascending the throne, he had been praised as a talented ruler who, in just over a decade, led the empire through rapid development!
Especially in terms of political stance, where he acted boldly, taking great risks to suppress the Blue Skeleton Organization, which had a history of hundreds of years, pushing it toward near extinction!
Because of this, he won the support of the majority of the empire's citizens and firmly secured his throne!
The guest elder pondered, "My subordinate thinks it will probably be one of the Elders from Sea God's Pavilion. According to reports, the many sea soul beasts encountered on the sea journey were survived with their assistance!"
Particularly since among these sea soul beasts, there were two with a Cultivation Level of over a hundred thousand years!
A normal teacher from Shrek Academy would not have been able to handle the situation!
Dai Tianling mused thoughtfully, "You make a sound point!"
Just then, a beautiful girl hopped over, fixing a distressed gaze on Dai Tianling and said, "Father, do you really intend to confine me to the palace?"
Dai Tianling glanced at the guest elder and waved him off, "You may go now!"
The guest elder quickly got the message, nodding, "Yes, Your Highness!"
After speaking, he promptly turned and made his departure…
Once he had left, Dai Tianling looked at the young girl before him with a bit of a headache and said helplessly, "Alright, alright, stop acting like you've been mistreated. Your father isn't going to punish you!"
His demeanor towards everyone else was very domineering, but when it came to his own daughter, Dai Yun'er, he was as tolerant as possible!
Dai Yun'er blinked her beautiful eyes and chuckled, "Hehe, I knew my father loves me the best. Shall I give you a massage?"
Without waiting for Dai Tianling's response, she sweetly moved behind him and gently began to massage his back...
Watching this scene, Dai Tianling said in annoyance, "Unwarranted kindness — come on, spit it out, what notoriously hated thing do you want to do this time, Yun'er?"
At his words, Dai Yun'er pouted and said, "Not at all! Is that how you see Yun'er, Father?"
Dai Tianling was suddenly stumped, "..."
A few seconds later, he sighed and said, "That's not necessarily true, but whenever you've made promises to Us, you've gone back on them every time. It's hard for your father to trust you!"
Dai Yun'er muttered quietly, "But Yun'er is doing this... isn't this for everyone's own good?"
Even as the emperor, the corners of Dai Tianling's mouth twitched...
For everyone's good? The unspeakable acts his daughter had committed had the whole imperial palace living in fear!
Dai Yun'er coughed slightly and said, "However... there actually is something I want to do."
A look of 'I knew it' flashed across Dai Tianling's face, but still, with a face full of indulgence, he said, "Out with it, what do you want?"
Dai Yun'er answered almost without hesitation, "Father, I want to have a feast during the national ceremony!"
Hearing these words, Dai Tianling's expression darkened, and he explained as calmly as possible, "No, the national ceremony is sacred and not to be violated. Ling'er, ask for something else, and I will definitely satisfy you."
Dai Yun'er had been waiting for these words, her eyes shining as she said, "Then I... Um... I want a teacher!"
Dai Tianling asked in confusion, "A teacher? Haven't we found you many teachers at the Xingluo Imperial Academy? And all of them are quite skilled!"
Dai Yun'er sulked, "I don't want them; they are too ugly! Training with them, I'm completely unmotivated!"
Dai Tianling covered his forehead and said, "Ling'er, you are training, not looking for a husband!"
Dai Yun'er turned and crossed her arms, saying, "Hmph, I don't care. If you don't agree, Father... then... I won't talk to you anymore!"
Dai Tianling rose from his throne, came beside her, and coaxed, "Okay, okay, it's just finding a teacher, as long as you're happy, Yun'er!"
There was a surge of joy in Dai Yun'er's heart, but she kept a straight face and said, "There's one more condition; I want to choose the teacher myself! Otherwise... Hmph!"
The former, with no choice, could only agree, "Alright, your father promises you!"
Dai Yun'er's mood instantly brightened like the clouds parting after a storm, and she patted her chest in assurance, "Thank you, Father, I promise I won't cause any more trouble in the future!"
Dai Tianling crossed his arms behind his back, thinking to himself, "Ah, one can only hope!"
However, he was also quite curious to see what kind of teacher his daughter would pick!
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