Afternoon, Mingdu, Imperial Palace Hall.
Emperor Xu Jing listened to Kong Deming's narration, his brows furrowed tightly, because the information was too shocking, leaving him unsure of what to say for a moment.
After pondering for a while, Xu Jing slowly spoke, "Elder Kong, you said Wang Chen possesses Ultimate Douluo battle strength?"
Kong Deming nodded, "Your Majesty, Wang Chen's current strength is no longer inferior to mine."
After hearing this, Xu Jing fell into silence again. As the emperor, the depth and perspective with which he considered matters far exceeded that of ordinary people.
Wang Chen was so young, yet his strength was so terrifying. To say he had no ambitions was impossible. However, thinking of Wang Chen's strength now being no less than Elder Kong's, any ambitions ultimately turned into a sigh.
At the Ultimate Douluo level, one could already stand on equal footing with him, the emperor, and even influence the world's situation. With the current soul guidance technology, there was no effective method to deal with it.
Therefore, he must be properly appeased, and any matters must be discussed; otherwise, if such a powerhouse were angered, even he would have a major headache.
Soon, Xu Jing temporarily set aside the matter of Wang Chen. No matter how powerful Wang Chen was, he was still a person of their Sun Moon Empire.
He was his son-in-law, Kong Lao's disciple, had received so many favors from him, and was deeply tied to the imperial family, so it could be put aside for now.
What was important were Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao, these two Ultimate Douluo from the Holy Spirit Cult.
These two had surrounded and killed important ministers in the suburbs of Mingdu and confronted Kong Lao. This action was undoubtedly slapping the face of their Sun Moon Empire hard.
If this were not punished, what would the civil and military officials think? How would the world view the Sun Moon Empire, and where would the Sun Moon Empire's national prestige and cohesion be?
After all, if others were killing your people and you didn't even dare to fart, who would dare to serve the Sun Moon Empire?
However, Xu Jing wanted to take action against the Holy Spirit Cult, but he was extremely wary of Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao's personal martial power.
If war were to break out with the Holy Spirit Cult, the small fry of the Holy Spirit Cult could naturally be easily swept away, but if Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao, these two Ultimate Douluo powerhouses, could not be killed, there would surely be endless troubles.
By then, with the two Ultimate Douluo powerhouses having no restraints, they could retaliate, wantonly destroying two cities today, annihilating a base tomorrow.
The day after, they could come to Mingdu for a stroll, and he would probably be unable to eat or sleep in peace.
For a moment, Xu Jing couldn't make up his mind and asked Kong Deming, "Elder Kong, you said Wang Chen now possesses Ultimate Douluo strength.
With you two, plus our Sun Moon Empire's five Protectors of the Nation Hands soul mentor groups and various cutting-edge soul guidance weapons, is there a way to eliminate Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao, these two Ultimate Douluo powerhouses?"
Kong Deming shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, defeating Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao is not difficult, but to kill them, with our Sun Moon Empire's current soul guidance technology, it is temporarily impossible."
Xu Jing heard the word "temporarily" and asked, "Temporarily?"
Kong Deming stroked his beard, slightly proudly saying, "Yes, temporarily. Today, in the battle with Ye Xishui, I gained some insights again.
It won't take long for my cultivation to advance further, breaking through level 95 and becoming a level 10 soul mentor. At that time, eliminating Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao will not be a problem."
Hearing that Elder Kong's strength was about to break through again, Xu Jing's face flushed with excitement, and he couldn't help but laugh heartily, "Congratulations to Elder Kong for advancing further in cultivation. With Elder Kong here, our Sun Moon Empire has no worries! Hahahaha!"
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While Kong Deming was talking with the emperor, Wang Chen arrived at Mingde Hall at this time.
In Jing Hongchen's office.
Jing Hongchen stood with his hands behind his back. Seeing Wang Chen, this brat, sitting carelessly on the sofa without any appearance of a junior, he was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.
Wang Chen was once his designated grandson-in-law, but now he had become the emperor's son-in-law, so Jing Hongchen was naturally in a bad mood.
Jing Hongchen hummed, "Wang Chen, not properly being your emperor's son-in-law, what are you doing coming to me for no reason?"
Wang Chen touched his nose, coughed, and said, "No matter what, I am still your grandson-in-law, no need to drive me away like this."
Jing Hongchen said angrily, "My Hongchen family's temple is small and cannot accommodate a great god like you."
Wang Chen didn't get angry after hearing this, just said, "Within a year, I will marry Meng'er."
Jing Hongchen raised his eyebrows upon hearing this. Good fellow, did he hear wrong? Within a year?
As a smart person, Jing Hongchen naturally understood the implication.
You have to know, Wang Chen was the emperor's son-in-law. If Wang Chen were to marry another woman as his principal wife, the emperor would definitely fly into a rage. This action was undoubtedly slapping the imperial family's face.
For Wang Chen to dare do this meant his strength had already reached a level where he didn't need to care about the emperor. This... this required how much strength!
Jing Hongchen stared wide-eyed at Wang Chen and said, "Wang Chen, you... What level has your strength reached??"
The corners of Wang Chen's mouth slightly raised, and in an instant, tangible and qualitative spiritual power mixed with soul power more terrifying than a Super Douluo powerhouse burst forth.
For a moment, Jing Hongchen only felt that the Wang Chen in front of him was no longer Wang Chen. This feeling was like facing Elder Kong—unfathomably deep, powerful, completely beyond the limits of a level 9 soul mentor.
Wang Chen quickly restrained his aura, then picked up the teacup on the table and slurped a sip, "Good tea~"
Jing Hongchen stared blankly at Wang Chen, then sat down on the sofa opposite Wang Chen with a plop, murmuring, "Eye-opening, truly eye-opening."
After a moment, Jing Hongchen came back to his senses, gazing fervently at Wang Chen and saying, "Grandson-in-law, your strength is already no less than Elder Kong's, right?"
Wang Chen smiled reservedly, then said, "Elder Kong's guidance has benefited me greatly. Spatial soul guidance devices are indeed profound and vast, with astonishing power."
Jing Hongchen looked at Wang Chen, nodding, completely numb. Good fellow, really no less than Elder Kong. And he had even learned Elder Kong's spatial soul guidance devices.
Wang Chen smiled and stood up, then picked up the teapot to pour tea for Jing Hongchen. Seeing Wang Chen, this kid, pouring tea for him, Jing Hongchen suddenly felt something bad.
He quickly said, "Wang Chen, don't be so attentive. I'm old, my body is weak, I can't withstand your scaring me."
Jing Hongchen was afraid that in a moment, he would hear some treasonous words about seizing power and usurping the throne from Wang Chen's mouth.
Wang Chen laughed, "How could Chen'er scare you? I came to you to borrow some materials."
After hearing this, Jing Hongchen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Fortunately, fortunately, it's not dragging him to rebel, just borrowing materials.
Jing Hongchen rolled his eyes and said, "I knew you were coming to me up to no good. Don't borrow anymore. Whatever you fancy, go select it yourself. Consider it as dowry for Meng'er."
Wang Chen: (ω) Then I won't be polite, hehe.
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