Douluo: One man returns, Fan Tianyin smashes Tang San to death

In the meeting hall, all the ministers had gathered together and were discussing. Xue Qinghe strode into the hall, and everyone immediately quieted down and bowed, "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Xue Qinghe raised his hand slightly: "My dear ministers, please don't be polite."

He walked to the main seat and sat down, his eyes sweeping across the room: "I just learned that the Spirit Hall suddenly launched an attack on the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and the two major sects suffered heavy losses. This matter concerns the safety of our Tiandou Empire. I hope that everyone can work together to deal with this crisis."

All the ministers looked solemn when they heard this. The Spirit Hall was very powerful, and this sudden attack must have a bigger purpose.

A minister stood up and said, "Your Highness, the Spirit Hall's move is clearly well prepared. We must take measures as soon as possible to prevent further expansion."

Another minister also agreed: "Yes, we should strengthen the defense of the imperial city and seek help from other sects to jointly resist the attack of the Spirit Hall."

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly: "That's what I mean. Immediately, strengthen the guard of the imperial city, and at the same time send a letter of request for help to the Xingluo Empire and major sects to jointly deal with this crisis."

He looked at Lu Yu: "Teacher Lu Yu, you are responsible for contacting the major sects to ensure that we can arrive in time."

Lu Yu bowed slightly: "I obey your command."

Xue Qinghe looked at Meng Shenji again: "Teacher Meng Shenji, you are responsible for strengthening the guard of the imperial city and ensuring the safety of the imperial city."

Meng Shenji also bowed and responded: "I obey your command."

Xue Qinghe nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, I hope that all of you can work together to overcome this crisis."

All the ministers responded in unison: "We will do our best to live up to the high expectations of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

A crisis response meeting against the Spirit Hall was held in full swing. Lu Yu and Meng Shenji took the order and began to prepare to deal with the attack from the Spirit Hall.

Lu Yu walked out of the meeting hall and sighed in his heart. This crisis is far more complicated and difficult than imagined. The Spirit Hall is powerful and ambitious. It is not easy to defeat it.

However, Lu Yu also understood that the more difficult the time, the more unity and courage were needed. He believed that under the leadership of Xue Qinghe, the Tiandou Empire would be able to survive this crisis.

Lu Yu came to the square outside the imperial city, where many soul masters and soldiers had gathered and were training intensively in preparation for the upcoming battle.

Lu Yu walked up to a general and said, "General, I need you to immediately send a team to the major sects to convey the order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and have them come to support as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, the general immediately bowed and responded: "I obey your command."

"set off!"

Following Xue Qinghe's order, the convoy that had been ready for departure slowly drove out of Tiandou City.

On this day, the Tiandou Empire will send a soul master exchange group to the Xingluo Empire for a one-month soul master exchange.

The exchange group was led by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, and its members included many students and teachers from Tiandou Royal Academy, as well as the guard soul masters carefully selected by the empire.

At the front of the convoy, several luxuriously decorated carriages were slowly moving under the traction of Soul King-level masters. These Soul King masters were all worshippers trained by the Tiandou royal family. They rarely appeared in public on weekdays. This time, they were the drivers, which undoubtedly demonstrated the strength of the Tiandou Empire.

"Your Highness, can we really learn anything from this trip to the Xing Luo Empire?"

In a carriage, Qin Ming sat opposite Xue Qinghe with a look of doubt on his face.

Although Qin Ming is a teacher at Tiandou Royal Academy, he was also invited by Xue Qinghe to join the soul master exchange group.

"Teacher Qin, the purpose of our trip is not just to study."

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly, with wisdom glittering in his eyes.

"Oh? Please tell me clearly, Your Highness." Qin Ming was stunned when he heard that, then bowed and said.

"Teacher Qin, you should know that the relationship between our Tiandou Empire and Xingluo Empire has always been tense."

Xue Qinghe paused here deliberately, as if observing Qin Ming's reaction.

Qin Ming's expression remained unchanged when he heard this. He just nodded slightly to indicate that he knew about this.

"Although there is a clear border between the two empires, the exchanges and exchanges between soul masters have never stopped."

"We are going to the Xingluo Empire this time. In name, we are going to exchange soul masters, but in fact, it is a rare opportunity to gather intelligence."

When Xue Qinghe said this, his tone became serious.

"Intelligence collection?" Qin Ming was stunned when he heard this, and then he suddenly realized.

"That's right. The spirit master system of the Xingluo Empire is very different from that of our Tiandou Empire. Through this exchange, we can have a deeper understanding of the spirit master's strength and fighting methods."

"This will allow us to better develop strategies and tactics in possible future wars."

When Xue Qinghe said this, a determined light flashed in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming couldn't help but look at Xue Qinghe with admiration.

He originally thought that this soul master exchange was just an ordinary academic activity, but he did not expect that it had such far-reaching political significance behind it.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise. Qin Ming is grateful for your advice." Qin Ming said with a bow.

"Teacher Qin, you are too polite. You are the treasure of our Tiandou Royal Academy. Your knowledge and experience are precious treasures to us."

Xue Qinghe's tone softened when he reached this point.

"By the way, Teacher Qin, I heard that one of your students is also participating in this soul master exchange group?"

Xue Qinghe suddenly changed the subject and asked about Qin Ming's students.

"Yes, Your Highness, his name is Yu Tianheng." Qin Ming was stunned when he heard this, and then said.

"Yu Tianheng? I remember he is from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, right?" Xue Qinghe heard this and a strange look flashed in his eyes.

"That's right, his martial soul is the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex." Qin Ming nodded and said.

"As one of the top three clans, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family has a profound foundation, and the strength of its soul masters should not be underestimated."

"In this soul master exchange group, besides you, there are several students from the upper three sects. You must pay more attention to your performance."

When Xue Qinghe said this, there was a hint of admonition in his tone.

"Yes, Your Highness, I will." Qin Ming's expression became serious when he heard that.

In this soul master exchange group, besides him, there are also students from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Haotian Sect.

These students are the best in their respective families, and their strength and background should not be underestimated.

Qin Ming secretly pondered in his heart how to make his students stand out in this soul master exchange.

At the same time, in another carriage in the convoy, Dugu Yan was resting with his eyes closed.

She also participated in the soul master exchange group this time, but she did not feel too excited or expectant.

"Yanyan, it's great that you can go to the Xingluo Empire with us this time."

A pleasant voice sounded in Dugu Yan's ears. It was her good friend Ye Lingling.

As the owner of the Nine-Hearted Begonia martial soul, Ye Lingling was also selected into the soul master exchange group.

"Lingling, I have only one purpose for this trip, and that is to break through to level 40 before the Soul Master Competition."

Dugu Yan slowly opened her eyes, with a determined light flashing in them.

"Break through level 40? This..." Ye Lingling was surprised when she heard this. She knew that Dugu Yan was very strong, but it was still difficult for her to break through level 40 during the Soul Master Exchange Group.

“I know it’s hard, but I’ve reached the point where I can’t turn back.”

Dugu Yan said this with a hint of determination in her tone.

"Yanyan, why do you say that?" Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling felt an ominous premonition in her heart.

"Lingling, you should know the grudge between my grandfather and Teacher Yu Xiaogang, right?" Dugu Yan's expression turned gloomy when she said this.

"I... I know something." Ye Lingling said hesitantly after hearing this.

Although she had a very good relationship with Dugu Yan, this matter involved the grudge between two great soul masters after all, so she did not dare to comment on it.

"My grandfather has always held a grudge against Teacher Yu Xiaogang. In this Soul Master Competition, he will definitely find a way to deal with Teacher Yu Xiaogang."

"As his granddaughter, if I can't make a breakthrough before the Soul Master Competition, I'm afraid I'll become a burden to him."

When Dugu Yan said this, a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.

Although she didn't want to admit it, it was the fact.

If she cannot break through level 40 before the Soul Master Competition, then the role she can play in the competition will be very limited.

And her grandfather might abandon her because of this, or even make her his victim.

"Yanyan, don't think like that. Your grandfather..." Ye Lingling wanted to comfort Dugu Yan after hearing that, but she didn't know how to start.

She knew that Dugu Yan's grandfather, Dugu Bo, was a soul master with a lonely personality and strange behavior.

His thoughts and actions are often difficult to understand.

"Lingling, you don't need to comfort me. I have made my decision."

When Dugu Yan said this, his tone became firm.

"I will look for every opportunity to improve myself during this soul master exchange group."

"Whether it's training resources or actual combat experience, I will try my best to get them."

"I believe that as long as I work hard, I will be able to break through level 40 before the Soul Master Competition."

When Dugu Yan said this, there was a determined light in her eyes.

Ye Lingling looked at Dugu Yan's determined eyes and felt a surge of admiration in her heart.

She knew that Dugu Yan was a stubborn girl who never gave up.

As long as she sets her goal, she will do her best to achieve it.

"Yanyan, I believe you can do it." Ye Lingling held Dugu Yan's hand and said firmly.

"Thank you, Lingling." Dugu Yan smiled when she heard that.

She knew that with a good friend like Ye Lingling around her, she was not alone.

In the following days, the soul master exchange group continued their journey, passing through several cities and villages along the way.

Wherever they went, Xue Qinghe would take the students on a tour and exchange ideas, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of the customs and soul master culture of the Tiandou Empire.

Dugu Yan has been practicing in seclusion all the time, and only comes out to communicate with others when necessary.

After several days of travel, the soul master exchange group finally arrived at the border city of the Xingluo Empire - Xingluo City.

As the gateway to the Xingluo Empire, Xingluo City has tight defenses and is heavily guarded.

When the Soul Master Exchange Group's convoy slowly drove into the city gate, officials from the Star Luo Empire who had been waiting for a long time came to greet them.

"Welcome the Heaven Dou Empire's Soul Master Exchange Group to Xingluo City!"

A middle-aged man in gorgeous official uniform came forward and said with a bow.

"Thank you, gentlemen from Xingluo City."

Xue Qinghe smiled and bowed in return, with wisdom glittering in his eyes.

This soul master exchange is not only an academic activity between the two empires, but also a political game.

He must remain vigilant at all times to avoid falling into the opponent's trap.

"Your Highness, you are too polite. Please follow me."

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, he led the soul master exchange group's convoy into the city.

Along the way, Xue Qinghe and the middle-aged man chatted and laughed, and seemed to have no grudges against each other because of the tense relations between the two countries.

However, they all knew in their hearts the deeper meaning behind this exchange between soul masters.

In Xingluo City, the soul master exchange group was arranged to live in a luxurious mansion.

This mansion was originally the residence of a noble of the Xingluo Empire and was temporarily requisitioned for this soul master exchange.

The mansion is well-equipped with facilities and has an elegant environment, which makes everyone in the soul master exchange group feel very satisfied.

"Your Highness, the environment here is pretty good, right?" The middle-aged man looked at Xue Qinghe's satisfied expression and felt secretly proud in his heart.

This soul master exchange is also a rare display opportunity for the Xingluo Empire.

It is necessary to let the soul masters of the Tiandou Empire feel the enthusiasm and strength of the Xingluo Empire as much as possible.

"Very good. Your country is really thoughtful." Xue Qinghe smiled and nodded.

"By the way, I wonder when the soul master exchange group sent by your country will arrive this time?"

Xue Qinghe said this with a questioning tone in his voice.

"It should be in the next few days. Your Highness, please rest assured that we will arrange a meeting between the two parties as soon as possible." The middle-aged man said hurriedly after hearing this.

"That's great. I'll trouble you then, sir." After Xue Qinghe finished speaking, he led the soul master exchange group into the mansion to rest.

"Xiao Yu, grandpa came here this time because he wants to discuss something with you." Dugu Bo had a smile on his face, and his eyes were very gentle when he looked at Lu Yu.

Lu Yu was slightly stunned, thinking to himself, this old poisoner wants to discuss something with me? What could he discuss with me?

"Old monster, just tell me what's the matter." Lu Yu smiled indifferently. He didn't think that Dugu Bo would really discuss anything with him.

Dugu Bo nodded and said, "It's about Yanyan."

"Yanyan? What happened to Yanyan?" Lu Yu was shocked and asked quickly.

Seeing that Lu Yu really cared about Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo smiled even more and said, "Since Yan Yan came back, she has locked herself in her room all day long. She has no appetite and is becoming increasingly haggard. I asked her several times, but she refused to say anything. But I can see that she is like this because of you."

Hearing this, Lu Yu couldn't help but feel a little guilty and said, "Old monster, I was wrong about this matter. But I have already told you before that it is impossible between us."

Dugu Bo waved his hand and said, "Don't rush to refuse. Listen to me. I know you only have Rongrong in your heart, but can't you see Yanyan's feelings for you? She would even give up her life for you. Where can you find a girl like this?" (End of this chapter)