Chapter 62: The Duke of War Spirit
The maximum limit for a Spirit Master's eighth spirit ring is under 100,000 years, with 80,000 to 90,000 years being ideal. Spirit Beasts of this age are generally not opponents for a Spirit Douluo, but for a Titled Douluo, the danger is equivalent to zero.
Previously, Wang Chengkun was able to hunt an 80,000-year-old Spirit Beast for Li Chan's eighth spirit ring because Li Chan was a quasi-Spirit Douluo of the support system; otherwise, he wouldn't have been confident in defeating an 80,000-year-old Spirit Beast.
Although it was only a guest Elder with not much binding force, it could still deter some villains, and at the very least, they wouldn't become enemies in the future.
Natya pondered, but transmitted a message to Wang Teng.
"Young Master, should I agree?"
This matter was up to Wang Teng. As long as Wang Teng nodded, becoming a guest Elder of the Heaven Dou Empire was nothing, as guest Elders had a high degree of freedom, practically limitless. However, if Wang Teng disagreed, then no matter how much Xue Xing said, it would be meaningless.
After thinking about it, Wang Teng felt that this matter could be agreed upon.
Anyway, for the time being, Wang Teng still needed to operate within the Heaven Dou Empire, so he nodded slightly to Natya.
Upon seeing Wang Teng nod, Natya feigned a bit of reluctance but still agreed.
"Alright, I agree to become a guest Elder of the Heaven Dou Empire."
"Haha, excellent! Welcome, Mianxia Natya, Spirit of War, to become a guest Elder of the Empire!"
As soon as Xue Xing heard Natya's reply, he immediately became happy. He felt that his efforts had not been in vain and that he had finally completed the task assigned by Emperor Xue Ye.
Furthermore, maintaining a good relationship with War Spirit Douluo would be very beneficial; at the very least, if something happened in the future, they could seek help.
However, if Wang Teng knew, he would definitely think Xue Xing was overthinking things.
Wang Teng had already set his sights on the Heaven Dou Empire; in the future, he would absolutely make the Heaven Dou Empire bear the Wang surname. In this process, Xue Xing, as a direct descendant of the Snow Family, was definitely going to be out of luck.
"Mianxia Natya, I will now return to the Imperial Palace to inform His Majesty. I believe you will see the sincerity of our Empire."
Thus, Xue Xing immediately took his leave, turned and exited the Plain and Unremarkable Shop, got into his carriage, and rushed to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
In the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Xue Xing found Emperor Xue Ye.
"Your Majesty, Mianxia Natya, Spirit of War, has already agreed to become a guest Elder of the Empire."
"Hmm, very good! Xue Xing, you've done well in this matter."
Emperor Xue Ye was very pleased; his younger brother's administrative ability seemed to be quite strong.
Two years ago, he had recruited Poison Douluo Dugu Bo for the Empire, and now War Spirit Douluo Natya, truly making immense contributions to the Empire.
"Thank you for Your Majesty's praise."
"Alright, later today, issue an announcement that War Spirit Douluo has become a guest Elder of the Empire. Additionally, enfeoff War Spirit Douluo as the War Spirit Duke!"
After thinking for a moment, Emperor Xue Ye set Natya's treatment.
After all, this War Spirit Douluo did not seem very old, yet her strength was formidable. To further win her over, Emperor Xue Ye directly granted her the title of Duke.
This title was already very high within the Heaven Dou Empire; there were only a few Dukes in the entire Heaven Dou Empire.
Above the Duke title, there was only the Prince. However, the Prince title was not granted to non-royals unless they had performed extraordinary meritorious deeds.
However, this Duke title was not of much use to Natya, as Natya herself was a powerful Titled Douluo, a big shot no matter where she went.
The next morning, Wang Teng was eating when he heard a clanging sound from next door.
"Father, what's going on next door? Are they renovating?"
Wang Teng was a bit puzzled; the neighbors next door were living perfectly fine, what on earth were they doing?
"Uh, you still don't know?"
"What?"
"Just yesterday afternoon, the house next door was given to Natya by His Majesty as her Duke's Mansion."
Wang Teng truly didn't know; his next-door neighbor seemed to be the residence of the Heaven Dou Empire's Minister of Finance, right? How did it become Natya's Duke's Mansion?
Also, wasn't Natya a guest Elder? How did she become a Duke? A rank higher than his own father's Marquis title.
Wang Chengkun glanced at Natya and said to Wang Teng.
"Ever since Natya agreed to become a guest Elder of the Empire yesterday, Emperor Xue Ye enfeoffed Natya with the Duke title. Knowing that Natya has a good relationship with our family, he had the Minister of Finance move out overnight, and now the Duke's Mansion is undergoing renovations!"
"Uh, Natya, from now on, do I have to call you Duke?"
Wang Teng blinked and looked at Natya.
"Not bad! Little Wang Teng, why aren't you hurrying to pay your respects to this Duke?"
Natya listened, put down her chopsticks, put her hands on her hips, and shouted at Wang Teng.
"Hehe~!"
"What are you laughing at! Be serious. Don't think that just because you're my junior brother, you can ignore this Duke. Be careful, or I'll make you suffer later!"
"Yes, yes, yes, this humble one greets the Duke!"
"Hmm, that's more like it. Xiao Tengzi, don't worry, I'll protect you from now on!"
The phrase "Xiao Tengzi" made everyone present laugh.
"…"
More than half a month later, Natya's new mansion was completed.
Wang Teng looked at the 'War Spirit Duke's Mansion' sign hanging above Natya's mansion gate, nodded, and went inside to visit.
This old emperor wasn't bad; the entire mansion, from top to bottom, was newly renovated and much more luxurious than his own home.
When Natya moved into her new home, Wang Teng also moved.
After all, Wang Teng had to run a vice copy every day and would disappear for a period of time. Previously, when he was at home, he had to do it secretly, but now that he had moved, he no longer needed to.
Moreover, the two houses were just next door, not far at all, making it very convenient to visit.
During this past half-month, all the powerful major forces across the Douluo Continent learned that the Heaven Dou Empire had gained a Titled Douluo-level guest Elder. Although this matter had an impact, it wasn't significant.
The only ones hostile to the Heaven Dou Empire were the Star Luo Empire and Spirit Hall.
Although the Star Luo Empire knew that the Heaven Dou Empire had an additional Titled Douluo, they didn't pay too much attention.
After all, the Star Luo Empire was powerful, and one Titled Douluo was not enough to bridge the gap between them. Furthermore, Spirit Hall had been developing rapidly in recent years, so the two Empires had been relatively stable recently, with no large-scale wars breaking out, at most only minor Xiao Chong.
As for Spirit Hall, Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong also received the news, but Bibi Dong was currently busy seizing power from the Elder Palace, so she naturally had no time to deal with it. Moreover, there were quite a few Titled Douluo in Spirit Hall, so one Titled Douluo was not particularly eye-catching.
However, for the various subordinate kingdoms of the Heaven Dou Empire, there was still some impact.
Although these subordinate kingdoms were nominally subservient to the Heaven Dou Empire, and their royal families were all related to the Snow Family, or rather, were originally branches of the Snow Family, due to the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial family being secretly weak and having insufficient control, they had some restless thoughts.
The previous addition of Poison Douluo Dugu Bo as a Heaven Dou guest Elder had already brought considerable pressure, and now with another War Spirit Douluo, the various subordinate kingdoms immediately became much more obedient.
After all, the Heaven Dou Empire might consider stability and not launch a large-scale war, but sending out a Titled Douluo to eliminate their royal direct descendants would still be no problem.
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