Dou Spirit Empire, within its territory!!
Merely a dozen or so kilometers from the imperial palace!
Yue Zhengyu took a quick breath, "Whew, we're almost at the Dou Spirit Empire Palace. However, it seems we haven't detected any particularly massive evil aura!"
Yuanen Yehui nodded slightly, then pondered, "Mmm, I haven't felt it either. Perhaps those evil Soul Masters haven't broken through all the defenses yet!"
Xie Xie couldn't help but sigh in relief, "Does that mean we've made it in time? That's good, that's good. If something had already happened to the emperor of the Dou Spirit Empire, then we would have made the trip for nothing!!"
Tang Yinmeng also affirmed this, "Mmm, Xue Yuntian's significance to the Dou Spirit Empire goes without saying. We must protect his safety as much as possible!"
As for Tang Wulin, he looked towards En Ci, his gaze sweeping over the powerful individuals behind him, and asked, "Holy Dragon Douluo Predecessor, do we need a temporary rest??"
Even he felt a bit fatigued due to traversing such a vast distance, not to mention these regular Title Douluo!
En Ci also turned to look back, wiping the sweat from his forehead, "Everyone, the imperial palace is only a dozen or so kilometers away. Can you all still hold on?"
On this journey, not a single person had stopped to rest. Therefore, even if someone couldn't hold on, it would be understandable!
Hearing this, these strong individuals from the Xingluo Empire exchanged looks, all seeing the embarrassment in each other's eyes…
But soon, Di Tian's mind filled with deep confusion...
He asked, "If Your Lordship knew all along that the Titan Ape and the Azure Oxpython had connections with Sea God Tang San, why did you still allow them to remain in the Ten Thousand Beast Platform forbidden area??"
"And even tell them all the secrets about the Spirit Pagoda!"
This was what he couldn't understand at all!!
If the Titan Ape and the Azure Oxpython conveyed the secrets to Tang San, it was very likely that he would personally descend to the Lower Realm and take action against them!!
Gu Yuena's expression remained calm, explaining at a measured pace, "Why allow the Titan Ape and Azure Oxpython to stay in the forbidden area? Because they built the Ten Thousand Beast Platform!"
"The devices developed by the Spirit Pagoda merely connect to that space. If they leave, the entire space would be on the verge of collapse. You must be familiar with this, right?"
When the Ten Thousand Beast Platform collapsed, it was after all the ferocious beasts acted together, just to delay until the Titan Ape and Azure Oxpython rushed back!!
"So, are you saying that Your Lordship allowed them to stay just to stabilize the Ten Thousand Beast Platform??"
Gu Yuena continued, "That's one reason. The second reason is that we learned about Sea God Tang San's view of the Spirit Pagoda from them!"
"As long as they do not recklessly slaughter humans, he will not interfere!"
Di Tian's emotions were complex, "Lordship, does this mean Sea God Tang San knew the Spirit Pagoda's goal was to revive the Soul Beast Clan yet chose to turn a blind eye?"
After hearing this, Yue Zhengyu inhaled sharply, "Hiss. Xie Xie faced off against the Ghost Emperor alone and survived? Is he really that fierce?"
If it were he himself, without using sacrifice to enhance his strength, it would be questionable whether he could last ten minutes, let alone survive!
Ye Xinglan pondered, "Xie Xie's Spatial Soul Skill is very peculiar. Unless it's a strong individual who can use spatial abilities, it's very hard to inflict effective damage on him. Presumably that's how he was able to protect Xue Yuntian."
Tang Wulin concurred, "Mmm, it should be that way. I've experienced Xie Xie's Spatial Soul Skill myself, and it's impossible to catch his movement trajectory with spiritual power!"
After the Ghost Emperor ascended to godhood, although he converted his Soul Power into Divine Power, his spiritual power did not increase by much!
Otherwise, he would not have been disturbed by Gu Yue's spiritual attack in the last battle!
Xu Xiaoyan sighed upon seeing the situation, "No matter what, it's good that Xie Xie is safe. If he had fallen while protecting Xue Yuntian, it would have been too unworthy!"
Xu Lizhi also chimed in, "That's for sure, Xie Xie is one of our most important companions. Between him and Xue Yuntian, is there even a choice to consider?"
If Xue Yuntian is gone, the Dou Spirit Empire will just appoint another emperor!
But without Xie Xie, we would lose an important companion!
Only Yuanen Yehui, with a worried look on his face, said, "But I'm a bit concerned about whether the medical treatment available from the Dou Spirit Empire will be sufficient to heal Xie Xie!"
He had already lost a lover once and didn't want to experience that indescribable pain again!
As a Saint Soul Douluo, Ya Li immediately perceived what was on her mind...
The Titan Ape gnashed his teeth in anger and roared, "Damn it, I didn't expect the whole war to be the Ghost Emperor's conspiracy, using such evil methods to make a breakthrough!"
But upon further thought, he sensed something was amiss...
"No... there's still a doubt. To break through to the God Rank, one must obtain godhood, but the Divine Realm nowadays won't grant godhood to people from the Lower Realm. How did the Ghost Emperor manage it!"
This statement made the Azure Oxpython also come to a realization, muttering in shock, "That's right, without godhood, no matter how much a Soul Master cultivates, they'll only be stuck at the Ultimate Douluo level for their entire life!"
Even Gu Yuena showed a look of surprise...
"Based on what you're saying, breaking through to the God Rank requires godhood?"
The Azure Oxpython answered affirmatively, "That's right, just like your subordinate, Di Tian. It has cultivated for seven or eight hundred thousand years and actually has the strength to break through to the God Rank. However, because the Divine Realm is unwilling to grant it godhood, it can never take that next step!"
Gu Yuena's brow furrowed, and she asked again, "Besides being granted godhood by the Divine Realm, is there no other way to break through and become a God?"
If there's no other way, wouldn't it mean that she would be trapped at the Ultimate Douluo level like Di Tian, infinitely close to the level of a God?
The Azure Oxpython hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "There is indeed another way! That is to create a Self-Created Divine Position!"
Tiandou Empire Palace!
After spending a day with Xue Qinghe, Ning Fengzhi grew increasingly satisfied with him!
He even regretted why he had refused Emperor Xue Ye's invitation in the past!
Gently looking at Xue Qinghe, he spoke softly, "Qinghe, you've done very well, no, I should say even better than I expected!"
"Among those of the same age, I doubt anyone can compare to you!"
However, Xue Qinghe did not become complacent due to the praise and maintained a humble attitude...
"Teacher overpraises me. There are still others on this Continent even more outstanding than Qinghe!"
This assertion made Ning Fengzhi quite surprised, "Oh? Why do you say that, Qinghe?"
He was somewhat unclear whether the other party was joking or not!
The rest also turned their gaze towards Tang Wulin...
Because, whether or not to inform the Spirit Pagoda rested upon his decision...
Upon hearing this, Flame muttered softly, "Why not let Xu Sheng go first? He is a Titled Douluo after all!"