After the match concluded, Emperor Xue Ye delivered another impassioned speech laden with his own personal agenda before announcing that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe would represent him in full capacity at the Finals.
The location for this year's Finals was different from the original timeline; instead of an obscure city on the border of the Two Great Empires, it had been changed to Martial Soul City.
The only difference from the original timeline was that the previous reason for the change had been Bibi Dong's wariness of Tang Hao's son, Tang San, and his talent. Now, however, because Tang San had been crippled and eliminated by Yun Ming early on, the reason naturally did not lie with him. The current cause for this result was quite simple: it was purely because Qian Daoliu wanted to see Yun Ming, but being a homebody who did not want to leave the city, he had ordered the Finals to change locations.
After three days of rest, the teachers and students of the various teams, along with the accompanying Royal Knights, a grand procession of over a thousand people, officially set off toward Martial Soul City. It would take about twenty days for everyone to arrive; the journey was still quite long.
Sitting in a giant luxury carriage specially arranged by the royal family, which featured basic Soul Guidance Technology, the members of the Empire Team were clicking their tongues in wonder.
Gong Ming, who had never ridden in such a fine carriage, exclaimed in admiration.
"This carriage is truly something else. The ride is incredibly smooth, and one can even cultivate Soul Power while sitting inside. It's worthy of being a high-end piece of equipment featuring Soul Guidance Technology."
Feng Xiaotian also sighed with emotion.
"Indeed! The Soul Guidance Technology of the ancient era was truly beneficial to life. It's a pity that only very crude techniques have been passed down to the present day, and most of the rest has been lost. I really wish I could see what the era when Soul Tools were flourishing was like!"
Hearing this, the others also expressed their own views.
Yun Ming fell into deep thought upon hearing what everyone said. He felt that he should pass down Soul Guidance Technology; the flourishing of such technology was an inevitable result. If he took the initiative to pass it on, he could save future generations from taking unnecessary detours, but not right now.
As someone from twenty thousand years in the future, Yun Ming had seen with his own eyes the era when Soul Guidance Technology was at its peak. All kinds of Soul Tools that benefited the people and made life convenient emerged one after another, which indeed significantly improved the living standards of later generations.
However, it had also spawned all kinds of soul-guided weapons. The most top-tier weapons could even kill a ninety-nine-level quasi-god, escalating the scale of future wars. Do not say that it is people who operate the weapons and that the weapons themselves are innocent; the birth and proliferation of soul-guided weapons lowered the cost of crime and stimulated the evil within people's hearts.
Therefore, the regulation of Soul Tools was very important. The current Yun Ming did not yet have the ability to achieve this, so even if he were to pass it on, he would have to wait until he reached the pinnacle of the Soul Master World.
Yun Ming spoke to the group.
"Soul Guidance Technology will inevitably be revived in the future, but the current priority is the Finals. You have already received the roster for the Martial Soul Hall Team. Tell me, do you have the confidence to defeat them?"
With Qian Renxue and Ya Li as insiders among the higher-ups of Martial Soul Hall, detailed information about the Martial Soul Hall Team had long been handed to Yun Ming, especially the information on the three members of the Golden Generation, which was exceptionally detailed. Therefore, the Empire team knew exactly what the strength of the Martial Soul Hall Team was. They were already studying their opponents for the finals.
Hearing this, the expressions of the group became more serious. Feng Xiaotian said.
"Rest assured, Captain!"
"Although the opponent is very strong, we still have the confidence to achieve final victory."
Yun Ming nodded and said calmly.
"Confidence is good. Since that is the case, I will leave this match entirely to you. I will not participate; consider it your graduation assessment."
Although it seemed they had dug a hole for themselves, facing a Martial Soul Hall Team that possessed three Soul Kings without Yun Ming's participation made them feel a bit uncertain, yet they still did not fear the challenge.
The members of the Empire team looked at each other, and finally, they answered with determination.
"Yes, Captain!"
The journey was very peaceful, and fifteen days passed quickly. More than half of the journey to Martial Soul City had already been completed. However, this peace was also coming to an end.
After traveling for half a day, they began to rest on the spot. The Heaven Dou delegation was now very close to the border between the two empires. At the location of Thunder Academy, Tang San quietly left the team and headed toward the dense forest nearby.
Tang San had only taken a few steps into the forest when a tall figure in a black robe appeared before him.
"Uncle, how is it?" Tang San asked somewhat urgently.
Tang Xiao did not say much about his nephew's impatience; he simply took out a note and handed it to Tang San.
Tang San took the note and looked closely. It only had eight characters written on it.
"Everything is ready, act tomorrow!"
Having obtained the definitive intelligence, Tang San felt his heart settle. Tang Xiao said to Tang San.
"Alright, go back! Don't let anyone be suspicious."
Tang San nodded and took his leave of Tang Xiao. Returning to the formation, Tang San looked toward the direction of the Empire Team, staring at Yun Ming, who was eating.
Yun Ming sensed the familiar gaze but did not even turn his head. He had grown accustomed to the hateful look the other party gave him every time they saw him; it was best to just ignore it. It only made the self-important Tang God King somewhat angry.
Tang San sneered in his heart.
Yun Ming, just wait! Your retribution is coming soon. I am looking forward to the expression on your face later!
In the center of Heaven Dou City, on the top floor of Moonlight Pavilion.
Two burly old men dressed in black short-sleeved outfits were sitting opposite each other, drinking.
"Creak~"
The door to the top floor opened, and a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious clothing with the demeanor of an aristocrat in every movement entered. This person was the New Manager of Moonlight Pavilion.
The manager bowed to the two elders and reported.
"Third Elder, Fifth Elder, most of the core clansmen of the Breaking Clan have returned. Tomorrow, the Quarterly Summary Meeting of the Breaking Clan should be fully attended, as usual."
The old man sitting on the left, directly opposite the manager, the Third Elder of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Shuming, asked.
"Has Yang Wudi returned to the sect?"
The manager said.
"I have not seen Yang Wudi. Judging by his personality, I fear he will arrive just in time tomorrow."
Hearing the manager's words, the other old man snorted coldly and said.
"This old fellow is as unreasonable as ever, always causing us trouble."
This is Fifth Elder Tang Fangrui of the Clear Sky Sect.
Seeing the Fifth Elder act this way, the Third Elder did not say much. It was known to all the upper echelons of the Clear Sky Sect that the Fifth Elder and Yang Wudi had been at odds even before the four clans broke away from the Clear Sky Sect. Now that he was merely hurling a few insults, it was nothing of great consequence.
The Third Elder spoke to the steward.
"Continue to keep an eye on the Breaking Clan, and have our people start making preparations. Once Yang Wudi arrives tomorrow, we act immediately!"
The steward acknowledged the order and turned to leave the room, leaving only the two Clear Sky Sect elders inside.
The Third Elder picked up the wine cup from the table in front of him, took a sip, and said to the Fifth Elder.
"Fifth, you are a Title Douluo now, do not be so impatient."
"What harm is there in letting them live one more day! When a house dog bites its master, you simply beat it to death."
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