Peerless: The Evil Soul Master's Guide to Saving the World

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

Accompanied by three cannon salutes, the Star Luo Empire personally went to the city wall to welcome Xu Cheng, their faces beaming with smiles. This time, it was not a forced smile, but rather a demonstration of Xu Jiawei's ability to be flexible and adaptable after he had figured out that he wanted to board the giant ship of the Sun and Moon.

The people of Xingluo Imperial Capital lined the streets to welcome them, and the whole city celebrated as if the Xingluo army had returned victorious.

In reality, the only ones with drooping heads and sullen faces were the old nobles following behind Xu Jiawei. After all, Xu Jiawei used to be there to protect them, so they could enjoy themselves.

But what no one expected was that their emperor, Xu Jiawei, had betrayed them!
This new "master" is even more ruthless, having recently purged their former leader, Salokhai, leaving no trace of him. This has inevitably made them feel a sense of crisis.

As for ordinary people, they are quite eager.

This should be attributed to the success of Xu Cheng's cultural export. Because of the low price of the image crystals and the rapid spread of film and television in the Three Kingdoms, the Sun Moon Empire became a symbol of civilization, progress, and the future in their minds. After all, the cyber cities, towering skyscrapers, and strangely shaped soul tools in the film and television subtly influenced them while they were watching.

If even ordinary people in the capital city, right under the emperor's nose, can be affected like this, imagine how much more affected citizens are in other provinces.

In recent days, many ordinary people have been bringing their families to "smuggle" across the border into the Sun Moon Empire. According to Jing Hongchen's statistics, the number of such people in the past month alone is as high as two to three hundred thousand...

"Is that the army of the Sun Moon Empire?"

"A civilized army! The future of Douluo Continent!"

"They all exude an aura of freedom and democracy."

"..."

The common people looked at the Sun and Moon Soul Guidance Corps standing on the airship, their eyes shining with longing.

At least among the common people, the Sun Moon Empire has become the civilization that has saved the Douluo Continent from fire and water. After all, the Sun Moon Empire's cultural propaganda department has three tricks up its sleeve. First, it equates soul tools with the future. Once the majority of people agree, the Sun Moon Empire, with its precipitous lead in soul tools, naturally becomes a place that countless people yearn for and long for.

Xu Jiawei followed behind Xu Cheng, looking at the sea of ​​people along the way, some even more excited than when they saw him, his expression complex...

With the people's hearts set on him, what means does he have to win?

“You won…” He took a deep breath.

"I never imagined our identities would change so quickly. I remember last time... sigh."

“The Star Luo Empire is vast and rich in resources, but its weaknesses are also obvious… It has been drained of its lifeblood by Shrek Academy for too long and can’t stand up. Although the Heavenly Soul Empire is similar to the Douluo Empire, at least the Heavenly Soul Empire has the Body Sect to support it,” Xu Cheng said softly.

"Xingluo also has to deal with complicated noble relationships. It's being leeched off from both inside and outside. It's only a matter of time before Xingluo falls."

"Then, Xingluo has absolutely no chance?" Xu Jiawei asked blankly, stunned.

"Hehe, yes." Xu Cheng chuckled.

Looking at the astonished Xu Jiawei, he pointed to himself and said, "If I had been born in the Star Luo Empire, maybe..."

Xu Jiawei: "..."

"The victor is king, the loser is villain. My Star Crown Sect is willing to submit to the Sun and Moon Empire."

Xu Jiawei breathed a long sigh of relief, as if he had let go of a lot of burdens.

This is the first time Xu Jiawei has said this in person.

“Okay!” Xu Cheng smiled.

The fact that it's the Star Crown Sect, not the Star Luo Empire, reveals the other side's intentions.

“However, I will not take over the Star Luo Empire for the time being. You will serve as the emperor for now…” Xu Cheng said thoughtfully.

“Okay!” Xu Jiawei agreed without hesitation. “Secondly, the Sun Moon Empire will station troops on the Star Luo border, and we need your cooperation on this.”

“Very well, you may freely allocate all of Xingluo’s resources,” Xu Jiawei said solemnly, “including the Xingluo army.”

……

"What? What is Xu Jiawei planning to do?!"

Poseidon Pavilion.

Old Song slammed his fist on the table in anger, but then felt a sharp pain in his bandaged hand and quickly pulled it back, his face contorted in pain.

He was almost killed by Di Tian's slap. Although he was saved, he was seriously injured and only slowly recovered under the care of Elder Zhuang.

"Sigh, I should have thought of this sooner." Old Zhuang's face was full of worry. "Even if Xu Jiawei wanted to tip him off, how could the Sun Moon Empire let him have his way? The Haotian Sect... was destined to suffer this calamity."

"Can't Xu Jiawei be a little tougher?! He's like a coward, letting the Sun Moon Empire knead him like a puppet. Isn't he afraid of how he'll face his ancestors after he dies?" Old Song sneered.

She never imagined that they could have all the advantages of the world without the horse running and eating grass.

If Shrek Academy, the Body Sect, and others had refrained from kicking Duke Baihu while he was down and had instead offered a helping hand on the Star Luo border, Xu Jiawei's heart wouldn't have turned so cold.

“The Star Luo Empire is probably determined to pledge allegiance to the Sun Moon Empire, but its geographical location is extremely special, bordering us entirely. This means that the Sun Moon Empire can directly confront us through the Star Luo Empire!” Old Lin’s face was grim.

“That’s right. Although our Shrek City is within the territory of the Heavenly Soul Empire, the Star Luo Kingdom is not far away. If the other side devours the Heavenly Soul land and blocks us from the Star Dou Great Forest, then…” Yan Shaozhe’s voice was low.

This can be said to be the lifeblood of Shrek Academy.

For so many years, Shrek Academy has relied on two pillars standing on the continent.

First, the excellent students (bloodline) of the Three Kingdoms; second, the treasure trove that is the Star Dou Great Forest.

Over the past ten thousand years, Shrek Academy has extracted countless spirit rings and spirit bones from it. The fact that it was so extravagant as to almost wipe out an entire race in order to build a spiritual training room shows just how much benefit Shrek Academy has taken from the Star Dou Great Forest.

Now, the Sun and Moon Empire seems to want to cut off this path.

"Fight him to the death!!!" Xian Lin'er roared, gripping her spear tightly, her whole body radiating fighting spirit.

"The Sun Moon Empire wants to eradicate us, and our teacher died at their hands. We might as well fight them!"

"..." Xuanzi, sitting at the head of the table, remained silent.

He took another swig of gourd wine, his expression wistful: If you, my uncle, were still here, what choice would you have made?

Now, I finally understand what it means to be lonely at the top.

"Absurd! What is Shrek Academy's only advantage now? It's the existence of our ancestor, Ah Yin. She protects us. If it weren't for Ah Yin, do you think Shrek Academy could withstand the Sun Moon Empire's offensive?" Yan Shaozhe roared.

"If you want to die, don't drag Shrek down with you!"

"You!!!" Xian Lin'er's eyes were bloodshot.

"It's just the truth. Our teacher risked his life to bring us back in order to preserve our strength. If we were to ruin Shrek Academy's foundation because of your words, hmph..." Yan Shaozhe said coldly.

"Ugh……"

Looking at the crowd arguing heatedly, their faces flushed red.

Xuanzi took another swig of wine, looking lost in thought.

Where does Shrek's future lie...? (End of Chapter)