Hearing these whisperings, Leng Yulai hugged her arms and coldly snorted, "Hmph, now that we have our informants throughout the entire Xingluo Empire, getting rid of these ministers would be a breeze! There's absolutely nothing worth discussing!"
Vice Sect Leader Halosa also slightly nodded in agreement, saying, "Indeed, even if this is a ploy by the Xingluo Empire to confuse us, it would only lead to their futile deaths!"
Currently, the Xingluo Empire only had two Ultimate Douluos. The rest of the Hyper Douluos and Titled Douluos posed no threat to the Holy Spirit Cult!
Nanali glanced at both with beautiful eyes, then proposed a completely different suggestion...
"In my opinion, we should not take action against these ministers. Once we assassinate them all, the Xingluo Empire might very well wage an all-out war against the Holy Spirit Cult,"
After listening, Leng Yulai's face showed displeasure as she said, "Nanali, you're afraid, aren't you? Afraid of minor retaliation from the Xingluo Empire?"
This woman is so fearful; why on earth did she join the Holy Spirit Cult? She's utterly squandering the title of one of the Four Great Kings of the Holy Spirit Cult!
Nanali just glanced at her and explained emotionlessly, "I'm not afraid. I'm thinking of the Holy Spirit Cult's best interest. Right now, all of our efforts are focused on releasing the creatures from the abyss. As for the Xingluo Empire, it's best not to provoke them for the time being,"
"Lest we end up fighting on two fronts, which would affect the progress of our plan!"
She joined the Holy Spirit Cult purely out of interest and disliked being restrained by anyone!
However, to Leng Yulai, all of this sounded like nothing but excuses, "Heh... Truly a coward at heart!"
Halosa, who had been watching coldly, finally spoke out to reprimand, "Enough, the two of you settle your personal grudges on your own, do not bring them up in public!!"
Even though the word "unity" doesn't exist in the Holy Spirit Cult, overt disputes are not tolerated!
He paused for a moment, then continued, "Additionally, the Sect Hierarch has not yet returned. Everything concerning the Holy Spirit Cult will stand down for now, and we shall not attack the ministers of the Xingluo Empire!"
Upon hearing this, both responded in unison, "Yes, Vice Sect Leader!"
Then, everyone but Nanali and the Demon Emperor turned and left...
Only then did the former cast her gaze sideways towards the latter, who had remained silent...
If one were to observe carefully, they would notice her eyes had become clear and bright...
With a smile, Nanali spoke, "Demon Emperor, it appears that the Sect Hierarch has not realized that you've slipped from his control!"
The Demon Emperor moved like a machine, responding indifferently, "Mmm, I haven't completely freed myself from control. Otherwise, the Ghost Emperor, that fellow, might not dare return to the Holy Spirit Cult!"
He had spent years and resorted to despicable measures to control her.
She had to repay this "generosity."
Nanali's tone gradually became serious, "Then, what do you plan to do about the Ghost Emperor? If Vice Sect Leader Halosa and Leng Yulai get involved, I fear..."
Although the Demon Emperor's strength was the strongest within the Holy Spirit Cult, it would still be insufficient against the three combined!
The Demon Emperor seemed to pick up on the implications, raising an eyebrow, "Oh? From the sound of it, you don't plan on helping me?"
Nanali chuckled lightly, "If I were to help you, Demon Emperor, wouldn't that expose my actions? Furthermore, I do not wish to get involved in this matter! I am only loyal to my own interests after all!"
The Demon Emperor pursed his thin lips, "If that is the case, then I need to pick a time when Halosa and Leng Yulai are away to deal with the Ghost Emperor!"
Halosa and Leng Yulai were opportunists; after she killed the Ghost Emperor, she could still command their allegiance!
Nanali's beautiful eyes flickered, suggesting, "Hmmm... I could actually help with that."
The Demon Emperor, turning away slowly, said distantly, "Nanali, once I've slain the Ghost Emperor, you will be the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Holy Spirit Cult!"
Although she was not a true human, at least, within the entire Holy Spirit Cult, the only one who had not betrayed him was her!
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Afterward, with no interference from the Holy Spirit Cult, ministers from the Xingluo Empire reached the other two continents separately!
In the imperial palace of the Douling Empire!
Looking at the envoys from the Xingluo Empire standing before them, the ministers of the Douling Empire began to whisper among themselves...
"Something's not right. The Xingluo Empire should be under complete surveillance by the Holy Spirit Cult by now. Why haven't they taken the initiative to attack these messengers?"
"Who knows? But their appeal to our Douling Empire for aid must mean they have no other options against the Holy Spirit Cult."
"It's not Xingluo Empire's fault; they naturally have a shortage of high-end combat forces, and their main strength lies in their military, which can't suppress the Holy Spirit Cult!"
"Tch, if it wasn't for the fact that the Xingluo Empire helped us when we had a scarcity of Spirit Souls, they wouldn't even be qualified... "
"Shh, quiet, don't let the envoys from the Xingluo Empire misunderstand!"
The leading envoy from the Xingluo Empire bowed slightly...
Looking up at Xue Yuntian, who sat on the throne, he respectfully said, "Your Majesty, the esteemed Emperor of the Douling Empire, we are envoys from the Xingluo Empire! We have come on an urgent matter!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Yuntian's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Ambassadors, rise. What is the matter that brings you here?"
The envoy took a deep breath before explaining, "Your Majesty, as you are aware, in the past few years, evil Soul Masters from the Holy Spirit Cult have flooded into our Xingluo Empire from Soul Land, and after continuous expansion, their influence has become deeply rooted."
"Even though the Xingluo Empire has sent troops to purge them multiple times, we are unable to inflict substantial damage due to a lack of soul weapons."
"We have come this time to hope that the Douling Empire can assist us with some soul weapons!"
Xue Yuntian's expression grew colder as he said indifferently, "Assist with soul weapons? But we, too, in the Douling Empire, are in great need of soul weapons!"
"It would be quite difficult to provide so many soul weapons at once!"
The envoy's expression darkened, as he internally cursed, "Damn it, isn't this the same answer the Douling Empire's Emperor gave when he sought aid in the past..."
The implication was clear!
They could help!
But it would come at a high price!!
With this in mind, he forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, the Xingluo Empire is a loyal ally of the Douling Empire. On this account, we would never allow our ally to suffer a loss!"
"Therefore, the Xingluo Empire will purchase the soul weapons at a high price. Would that be acceptable to Your Majesty?"
Xue Yuntian hesitated for a moment, "Well, since the Xingluo Empire has shown such sincerity, it seems improper to disagree..."
But just then, one of the ministers of the Douling Empire spoke up, "Your Majesty, this might not be advisable. Currently, our Douling Empire has an overall weaker strength due to the limitations on Spirit Souls, and soul weapons are essentially our sole power against enemies!"
"If we give aid now, we will be completely defenseless in the event of a war!"
The envoy's heart suddenly turned cold...
This was... a call for a price hike!
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