Leng Yaozhu, upon hearing this, pressed forward, "Then what do you plan to do? Are you declaring war on the federation right now?"
Gu Yuena immediately rejected the idea, "No, it's not the time yet, because there's an even thornier issue we need to deal with!"
Leng Yaozhu narrowed her eyes, "A thornier issue? Could it be the Ghost Emperor and Ming Emperor from the Holy Spirit Cult?"
Besides the Holy Spirit Cult, the Spirit Pagoda's greatest impediment was the federation!
Gu Yuena glanced at her and said coldly, "Yes, the Ghost Emperor has broken his shackles using the essence and blood of deceased Soul Masters and reached God Rank!"
"Even after absorbing the Heart of the Dragon God, I, together with the other powerhouses, failed to kill him!"
Leng Yaozhu was shocked, "What? The Ghost Emperor broke through to God Rank, and there's also the Heart of the Dragon God? What is that?"
She suddenly realized that she might not understand Gu Yuena as well as she thought!
She had never even heard of this so-called Heart of the Dragon God!
Gu Yuena explained seriously, "The Heart of the Dragon God is a super divine weapon that I came across by chance. Only after devouring it was I barely capable of repelling the Ghost Emperor!"
If it wasn't out of necessity, she would never have used it just like that!
Leng Yaozhu mused, "So, you mean to say, Gu Yue, that previously you were fighting the Ghost Emperor who had broken through to God Rank, and it was barely by the power of the Heart of the Dragon God that you managed to defeat him?"
Gu Yuena didn't continue to explain, but dismissed it, "Although the process was somewhat convoluted, that's basically what happened."
Leng Yaozhu sighed, "A Ghost Emperor who has broken through to God Rank could easily convert weak Soul Masters into evil Soul Masters. Even if the Holy Spirit Cult is destroyed over and over, as long as he lives, he can form a new team of evil Soul Masters!"
It seemed the threat was indeed incomparable to the federation!
Gu Yuena sat down to one side, very earnestly saying, "Let's discuss this later. I need to know everything that's happened during this period!"
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Tang Sect!
Upon receiving news of the return of Guo Xiaoxu and the others, Zang Xin chose to welcome them personally…
His gaze fixed on them, he said, "Hall Master Liang, Hall Master Guo, welcome back!"
He had been anxiously waiting every single day, but now, seeing Guo Xiaoxu and the others back alive was worth it!
Guo Xiaoxu's face was a mixture of emotions as she said, "We've caused Sect Leader concern."
Zang Xin thought of something else, his expression puzzled, "What about Hall Master Zhao? Why don't I see him, did he not come back with you?"
Guo Xiaoxu and Liang Xiaoyu exchanged a glance, both seeing the grief in each other's eyes…
Liang Xiaoyu clenched his fists, "Hall Master Zhao… he sacrificed himself to protect us!"
There was a pause, then he handed over the storage soul tool…
"Moreover, we've brought him back!"
Zang Xin received it, his face instantly stiffening, though he feigned a smile, "I see… that is indeed like Hall Master Zhao!"
He was gone, sacrificed…
Despite knowing the ruthlessness of the battlefield, the news of Zhao Chong's death still unsettled his heart!
After putting the item away discreetly, he asked again, "What about Tang Wulin, the young man? He's alright, isn't he?"
Guo Xiaoxu nodded, "Sect Leader, rest assured, Wulin is fine, and, in fact, his strength has surpassed our expectations. Even when facing two or three Ultimate Douluo simultaneously, he might not fall behind!"
Liang Xiaoyu concurred, "Indeed. In the battle against the Ghost Emperor, it was he who turned the tide. Otherwise, we might not have been able to return to the Tang Sect!"
Zang Xin nodded slightly, "Choosing Tang Wulin as the Young Sect Master back then, seems to have been the right decision!"
In just a few years, his strength had reached such a terrifying level!
The future is unimaginable!
However, he furrowed his brows again, "But, does it really take so long to kill the Ghost Emperor?"
The Ghost Emperor is indeed very strong, but he certainly can't be the match for several Ultimate Douluo powerhouses!
Upon hearing this, Guo Xiaoxu smiled wryly, "Sect Leader, actually, the Ghost Emperor didn't die, but escaped under our siege!"
"Because he has made a breakthrough to the God Rank!!"
Zang Xin pondered carefully and then understood everything...
"Made a breakthrough to the God Rank, I see, using the essence blood of all the dead Soul Masters on the battlefield to help himself break through his shackles!"
"He really is cruel and ruthless! Even the evil Soul Masters of the Holy Spirit Cult were not spared!"
A hint of anger flickered in Liang Xiaoyu's eyes, "That's right, otherwise, relying on the Ghost Emperor alone, the battle could not have lasted so long!"
Of course, most importantly, Zhao Chong died indirectly at the hands of the Ghost Emperor!
That is, the strange light that would cause anyone it illuminated to perish!
Zang Xin patted his shoulder, "I understand, after such a battle, both Hall Masters must be exhausted. Go and rest for now,"
"Tomorrow, I have important matters to discuss with you!"
Guo Xiaoxu and the others originally wanted to refuse, but after giving it some thought, they realized that only by resting well could they continue to contribute to the development of the Tang Sect!
They had no choice but to nod and agree, "Yes, Sect Leader!"
Watching them leave, Zang Xin then collapsed into his chair with an ugly expression, "A Ghost Emperor who has made a breakthrough to God Rank, after his escape, it is unknown how much damage he will bring to the entire Continent!"
He then silently took out the storage soul tool containing Zhao Chong's body and murmured, "But for now, let's take care of Hall Master Zhao first!"
Those who sacrificed themselves for the Tang Sect naturally should not be left to decay in the wilderness...
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Shrek Academy, Sea God's Pavilion!
Sensing several familiar presences, Cai Yue'er inadvertently stood up, excitedly saying, "Hmm? Are these sudden presences... Wulin and the others!!"
Next to her, Ya Li soothed her, "Elder Cai, there's no need to be so anxious, after returning to the Academy, Wulin and the others will definitely come to the Sea God's Pavilion first!"
Yuan En Zhentian agreed, "Hmm, judging by their auras, it seems that there have been no casualties, which is good news!"
Only then did Cai Yue'er sit down again, "Also... you're right, I was a bit overwrought!"
After all, it had been so long without any news of Tang Wulin and the others, it would be strange not to worry!
Very soon, just as Ya Li had said, Tang Wulin and the others came to the Sea God's Pavilion immediately...
Seeing that everyone was safe and sound, Cai Yue'er finally breathed a sigh of relief...
She said with heartfelt sincerity, "Children, welcome back!"
Ya Li also spoke softly, "You all have worked hard this time. To have sustained for so long, the battle must have been exceptionally tough, but fortunately, everyone is safe!"
Yuan En Zhentian looked over everyone, of course, paying the most attention to his own granddaughter!
Yuanen Yehui noticed his gaze full of concern and gave back a reassuring look...
However, Tang Wulin, as the Pavilion Master, said in a deep voice, "Thank you, Elders, for your concern, but time is of the essence, we should immediately convene a meeting of the Sea God's Pavilion!"
Although the battle has ended, it does not mean that worse things won't happen next!!
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