In the Sea God Pavilion, Qian Yu's eyes were calm as he looked at Elder Xuan and the other Elders of the Sea God Pavilion...
He had not gone with the Tang Sect members to purchase materials for setting up the sect but was instead notified to come to the Sea God Pavilion early!
Yan Shaozhe was the first to question Elder Xuan, "Elder Xuan, may I ask why we have been summoned? Is there something we need to discuss?"
The other Elders of the Sea God Pavilion also looked on in confusion; they too were unaware of the reason for the summons!
Elder Xuan said with a grave face, "Recently, both the Xingluo Empire and the Sky Soul Empire have sent people to report that they wish our academy's inner court students to lead Soul Master Troops, so that when war comes, they will be better equipped to combat the enemy!"
Xian Lin'er promptly rejected the idea, "How could this be possible? The war between empires is extremely dangerous. Why involve the students?"
Cai Mei'er also firmly stated, "We can agree to send Dean Fan and Teacher Xuan to assist the Xingluo Empire in researching soul tools, which is already an exception, but we absolutely disagree with this matter!"
Elder Zhuang nodded in agreement, "They both make sense; I also think we should not involve the students!"
This time, almost all the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion reached a consensus, and that was to reject the proposal!
Elder Xuan nodded, "I think the same way, then this time we will..."
Suddenly, Zhang Lexuan said indistinctly, "Elder Xuan, if possible, send me!"
Her eyes lacked any luster, as if she had lost her soul...
Elder Xuan frowned, "Lexuan? Don't be impulsive at a time like this!"
Zhang Lexuan was likely acting out of spite because of issues in her relationship with Bei Bei!
Zhang Lexuan clenched her fists and answered without hesitation, "Elder Xuan, I'm not being impulsive. Since there's no longer any possibility between Bei Bei and myself, perhaps in the midst of war, I could find the meaning of my existence!"
After her interaction with Bei Bei yesterday, she had completely given up...
Elder Xuan's tone was unwavering, "I do not agree!"
Zhang Lexuan was stunned as it was the first time she had seen Elder Xuan so angry, and she swallowed her words...
Elder Xuan, realizing his words might have been too harsh, sighed, "Lexuan, for this matter, if Elder Mu were still here, he would not agree either!"
To Zhang Lexuan, Elder Mu was almost no different from a father...
Zhang Lexuan nodded and said, "I understand, Elder Xuan..."
Only then did Elder Xuan's eyes turn towards Qian Yu, "Qian Yu..."
Qian Yu, who had been silently observing, was taken aback, "Hmm?"
Then, Elder Xuan spoke to Yan Shaozhe, "Shaozhe."
Yan Shaozhe immediately responded, "Elder Xuan!"
Elder Xuan spoke seriously, "This time I plan to send you and Shaozhe to the Body Sect to scout the situation and observe whether the entire Body Sect has been converted into evil Soul Masters."
Choosing Yan Shaozhe was because his Martial Soul could restrain Evil Martial Souls, and Qian Yu, for the purpose of quick escape in case of being discovered during action!
Elder Song voiced his concerns, "Two level-99 Ultimate Douluos, and now that Qian Yu's soul power rank has dropped, I fear..."
Cai Mei'er echoed, "With Qian Yu and President Yan alone, against Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui, they wouldn't have a chance to escape!"
Elder Xuan took a deep breath, "I am aware of the dangers of this mission, so Shaozhe, Qian Yu, you need not worry about anything, just answer according to what's in your hearts."
Whether they accepted or rejected, he would not say more...
After careful deliberation, Yan Shaozhe resolutely said, "I accept! We can't always send the students with weaker soul power ranks to face danger!"
Elder Xuan showed a hint of relief and then looked at Qian Yu, "And you, Qian Yu?"
The corners of Qian Yu's mouth curved into a smile, "Me? Elder Xuan, actually, there's no need for us to scout."
Elder Xuan, confused, asked, "??? Qian Yu, what do you mean by that...?"
"We encountered two Hyper Douluo from the Body Sect last time, both of whom had been transformed into evil Soul Masters, so I'm afraid no one from the Body Sect has escaped this calamity!"
Elder Xuan suddenly realized, "So that's it! It was I who was too limited..."
Qian Yu continued, "Therefore, I suggest that I assemble a... no, a ninth-grade soul tool, and directly bomb the entire Body Sect!"
The power of a tenth-grade soul tool would not only be for the Body Sect...
I'm afraid the range of its effects would be so extensive that even the empire close to it would be annihilated!
The hearts of the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion quivered upon hearing these ice-cold words...
This Qian Yu, actually wants to annihilate the entire Body Sect...
A rare chill flashed through Elder Xuan's eyes, "I agree to this! Qian Yu, go ahead and do it!"
"???"
Now the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion were even more shocked, Elder Xuan actually agreed!
Qian Yu nodded, "Yes, Elder Xuan!"
If they sent out Hyper Douluo to assassinate them, then naturally they must bear their own wrath!
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Sun-Moon Empire, Dongyang City!
This place is close to the border of the former Sky Soul Empire, just less than a thousand kilometers away!
The strategic position here became extremely desolate after the migration of various empires...
But the Sun-Moon Empire dare not take it lightly, because even without its previous strategic importance, it has a vast ice sea!
Unlike ordinary lakes and rivers, the ice sea harbors a large number of sea soul beasts!
And generally speaking, the strength of sea soul beasts is much greater than that of land soul beasts!
If they are allowed to come ashore unchecked, it poses a serious threat to the entire Sun-Moon Empire...
At this moment, in a military camp not far from the East Blue, the entire camp housed several thousand people! Every Soul Master was dressed in thick cotton coats, holding low-grade soul tools in their hands...
These Soul Masters rubbed their hands together, and one of them
with a gleam in his eyes said, "Why don't we catch some fish to try something fresh? I'm getting tired of eating these bland foods every day!"
"Catch fish to eat? Have you lost your mind? There are sea soul beasts in the ice sea!"
"What about sea soul beasts? With so many of us, what is there to fear? We might as well try eating sea soul beasts, which we have never tasted before; they might be even more delicious!"
"It's a shame that we are here patrolling the border and the Sun-Moon Empire won't even provide us with supplies. I feel like defecting to another empire!"
"Don't talk like that, if someone hears you, you'll be executed for the crime of treason!"
The Soul Master who had made the suggestion stood up and declared loudly, "Anyone who wants to eat fish, follow me! It doesn't matter if we are discovered, we haven't done anything so outrageously wrong to face divine retribution"
It has to be said that this suggestion was very tempting, and in a moment, several dozen soul beasts stood up...
"I'm in! I must have some meat today!"
"I haven't eaten meat in so long! If this continues, I'm going to turn into a herbivore!"
"Me too! Those of you who aren't coming, later don't blame us for only letting you watch!"
Upon hearing this, dozens more Soul Masters chose to stand up...
Afterward, a large group set out toward the ice sea...
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