And the elder standing silently beside Xue Yuntian said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, given the current situation of the Douling Empire, we can only choose to accept. No matter how high the price, we must restore the Spirit Soul supply, otherwise there will truly be a shift of power!"
Not to mention those soul masters within the Douling Empire who have long been dissatisfied, just these Daijin at the front may very well have intentions of rebellion!
Were it not for the existence of this Ultimate Douluo!
Xue Yuntian would definitely not be stable on the emperor's throne!
As these words were spoken, Xue Yuntian also understood the implication in the elder's words...
He sighed, "Well, offending the Spirit Pagoda was indeed the most foolish thing I've done!"
The elder hastily denied, "Your Majesty, you shouldn't say such words, you were thinking for the Douling Empire!"
Xue Yuntian gave a bitter smile, "No need to speak of this anymore, I still understand the gravity of the situation!"
The elder opened his mouth but did not say anything more...
As for the other Daijin, for a moment they couldn't grasp this emperor's thoughts, and all chose to remain silent...
Even though they also resented him for changing Douling Empire into its current state, speaking out would cost them their lives!
Xue Yuntian cast a complex look at these Daijin...
He was fully aware of what was on their minds!
After sitting back on the throne, he closed his eyes and said, "Proceed with what the Spirit Pagoda proposed, first provide them with some precious metals as compensation, then buy a batch of Spirit Souls at three times the price!"
"Of course, the increased price will be borne by the royal household of the Douling Empire, let soul masters purchase at ordinary prices!"
"His Majesty the Emperor is wise, in this way, the Douling Empire can definitely get back on track!"
"I have been worrying about this matter all along, never thought His Majesty the Emperor would be so wise, I represent the continent's soul masters to thank you!"
"Long live His Majesty the Emperor! Long live His Majesty the Emperor!"
The continent's soul masters do not care whether they resent the emperor!
What truly matters is whether Xue Yuntian exploits their interests to cover the cost of purchasing Spirit Souls!
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On the other side!
Tang Wulin and the others had already arrived at Skysea City by taking a Soul Guidance Train!
Looking at the azure sky, and the familiar sight in front of them, Xie Xie couldn't help but exclaim, "I haven't taken a Soul Guidance Train in a long time, I really miss it, just can't lie down, making my back ache!"
After speaking, he reached out and rubbed his old back...
Xu Xiaoyan covered her mouth and chuckled, "Pfft, Xie Xie, you're already at the Soul Douluo level, aren't you afraid of being laughed at!"
Upon reaching the Soul Douluo level, Soul Power can be used to nurture the Sea of Consciousness and the body, no need for rest at all!
Xie Xie listened, and revealed a fierce expression, "Just kidding, anyone who dares laugh at me, watch me beat them to find their teeth all over the ground!"
He is now a Soul Douluo, no longer the Soul Ancestor that could be easily swayed!
Yue Zhengyu smacked his lips, couldn't help but mock, "Come on, Xie Xie, everyone is laughing at you, except for Lizhi, who could you beat!"
Xie Xie glared at him but sadly found he couldn't refute...
Unknowingly, his strength had become the lowest in the group!
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Several days later, with the arrival of Ya Li and Yuanen Zhentian, Tang Wulin and the others rented a ship to head towards Douling Land...
Only seeing the sparkling sea constantly shimmering with light, looking from afar, it made their excited hearts calm down...
Xie Xie couldn't help but take a deep breath, "Whew... haven't taken a ship for ages, the last time was many years ago."
Xu Xiaoyan nodded, "Hmm, if I remember correctly, we were attacked by soul beasts and evil soul masters, thinking back on it, it truly is chilling."
Yue Zhengyu sighed, "Let's hope we do not encounter anomalies on this journey, after all on the ocean, a Soul Master's strength is extremely limited!"
Ye Xinglan covered her mouth and chuckled, "Rest assured, we are not who we used to be, even if we encounter aggressive soul beasts in groups, we are capable of handling them!"
Only Tang Wulin kept his gaze on the ocean ahead, silently pondering something...
"Dad, mom, we're almost arriving at Douling Land, please be safe!"
Just then, Ya Li's voice pulled him from his fantasy back to reality, "Wulin, come over here for a moment!"
Despite some confusion in his heart, Tang Wulin followed...
Ya Li's beautiful eyes while gazing at him opened, "Wulin, although the territory of Douling Empire is not as large as Soul Land and Xingluo Land, searching for one or two people on the entire continent is akin to finding a needle in a haystack!"
"You have to be psychologically prepared!"
Tang Wulin seriously said, "Elder Ya'li, I understand!"
Pausing for a moment, he added again, "According to Teacher Meng Tian's words, my parents are likely imprisoned in the Spirit Transmission Tower Branch in Lingbo City!"
This is the place he considers most probable, of course, if he guessed wrong, even if he had to search through every Spirit Pagoda on Douling Land, he would find his parents!
Ya Li's eyebrows knitted slightly, "Lingbo City? I haven't heard of such a place..."
Tang Wulin's cheeks showed a bit of disappointment, "Even Elder Ya'li hasn't heard of it?"
Ya Li pursed her thin lips, "Although I've never heard of it, with my current spiritual power detection range, it should be sufficient to cover the entire Lingbo City!"
"If remnants of the Holy Spirit Cult are found, perhaps we can pry something out of them!"
Tang Wulin immediately expressed his gratitude, "Then I will be troubling you when the time comes, Elder Ya'li!"
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Sima Jinchi rested his chin, thoughtfully pondering, "What do you think, what kind of work do Wulin's parents do to be imprisoned by the Spirit Pagoda and the Holy Spirit Cult!"
To be targeted by these two forces, they certainly can't be nameless!
Long Yuxue shook her head, "Not sure, but according to what Wulin once said, his parents were just ordinary civilians, not even soul masters, there's nothing for the Holy Spirit Cult to be concerned about!"
Jiang Wuyue smacked his lips, "Then I don't get it, with both parents as civilians, and neither being soul masters, how could they bear such a talented child!"
If both parents are civilians, the possibility of the child awakening Soul Power is virtually zero!
Someone as gifted as Tang Wulin is extremely rare across the entire continent!
Sima Jinchi's eyes brightened, whispering, "Is it possible that Wulin's parents are actually not his biological parents?"
Aruheng hastily stopped, "Shh... Sima Younger Brother, such words shouldn't be said, if the junior brother hears it, it could lead to big trouble!"
Sima Jinchi murmured, "I'm just speaking the truth, besides, Wulin himself can't prove he's really biological, can he?"
Jiang Wuyue showed a shocked expression, "Can this be proven? How about you first prove you're your parents' child!"
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