Wuhun Luo Sanpao? I am the Dragon Emperor!

Chapter 376 The Shadow of War Looms, and the Unlearned and Incompetent Heavenly Prince
Deep in the endless sea, before the Seagod's Stairs on Seagod Island, Tang San was climbing the steps alone with great difficulty.

This is the first of his nine trials as the Sea God—crossing the light of the Sea God.

"For Dad, for Xiao Wu, and to prove that the Haotian Sect is wrong!"

A thin layer of sweat beaded on his forehead, yet he steadily climbed upwards, his gaze fixed on the gate of light at the top of the stairs, a symbol of the will of the sea god.

……

Within the realm of ice and fire, the three women underwent a complete transformation.

Tang Yuehua and Shui Qing'er finished first, while A Yin was slower.

When Ah Yin finally opened her eyes slowly, her eyes shimmered with a lustrous emerald light, as if they contained a forest of endless life.

When she stood up, her clothes fluttered without wind, and the aura she exuded was completely different from before.

It was a kind of natural, gentle yet unfathomable majesty.

"Xiao Lie!"

Her voice was filled with barely suppressed joy as she walked a few steps to Yu Xiaolie, took his hand, and said, "I feel... a divine oracle has been passed down to me, the divine mark of the God of Life!"

As she spoke, she gently raised her hand, and a soft green light emanated from her fingertips. The several already lush fairy herbs around her seemed to be infused with a soul, instantly becoming more upright and graceful, and their leaves visibly becoming fuller and greener.

Even the spring water at the edge of the Yin-Yang Well seemed to be stirred by her aura, rippling with delicate and lively waves.

Yu Xiaolie looked into her bright eyes and reached out to ruffle her hair:
“I know. When the divine oracle descended yesterday, I sensed the aura of the God of Life. This is the best opportunity for you. Passing the divine test will help you solidify your foundation, which is more reliable than ascending directly.”

Tang Yuehua and Shui Qing'er, who were standing nearby, also came over, their eyes filled with obvious envy.

The path Ah Yin was about to take was different from the two of them.

Ah Yin is to inherit the divine power of the God of Life, so she must stay on the mainland to complete the divine test and ascend to the divine realm after officially becoming a god.

Tang Yuehua and Shui Qing'er will ascend to the God Realm as Yu Xiaolie's family members.

At this moment, Tang Yuehua took a deep breath, stepped forward, and looked earnestly at Yu Xiaolie: "Xiaolie, before I ascend, I want to make arrangements for Yuexuan. Yuexuan is the culmination of my years of hard work, and I must entrust it to a reliable person."

She paused, then lowered her voice, "And as for the sect, although my elder brother and the others don't say it, I still need to say goodbye properly for something as important as my trip to the God Realm."

Shui Qing'er added, "I also want to go back to Tianshui City to see my clansmen and tell the elders so they can rest assured."

Yu Xiaolie looked at them silently for a moment, then nodded: "It's my pleasure, I'll see you off."

The next moment, Yu Xiaolie's mind stirred slightly.

The Dragon Emperor immediately appeared in the valley, then lowered its huge head and lay prostrate in front of Yu Xiaolie.

Yu Xiaolie was the first to leap onto the dragon's head, then turned around and reached out his hand to the three women.

Ah Yin and Shui Qing'er were skillfully pulled up by him, and Tang Yuehua followed closely behind, placing her slightly cool hand into his warm palm.

The Dragon Emperor slowly rose, his giant wings unfurling, blotting out the sky and the sun. With a gentle flap, he soared into the sky and vanished into the clouds in an instant.

……

Tiandou Empire, Imperial Palace.

The magnificent palace was now filled with a heavy and oppressive atmosphere.

"The Star Luo Empire has stationed a million troops on the border, with a continuous supply of food and provisions. Its wolfish ambitions are now crystal clear!"

Emperor Xueye abruptly stopped, his voice hoarse with anger and anxiety.

"Do you all have no better ideas?!"

Below, civil and military officials stood on either side, each with a solemn expression.

Marshal Ge Long, dressed in full military uniform with white hair and beard, took a step forward and spoke in a booming voice: "Your Majesty! Xingluo has gone too far! Only a battle can uphold our national prestige! I request that the Central Army and all border defense corps be mobilized immediately, and that all Soul Masters in the country be summoned to the front lines! Our Tiandou warriors have no cowards who are afraid of death!"

His words were firm and resolute, carrying the iron will characteristic of a soldier, and his eyes were sharp as an eagle's, as if he were ready to don armor and go into battle at any moment.

Before he could finish speaking, an elderly strategist dressed in civil official robes and exuding a refined air stepped forward to retort: ​​"Marshal Golong is commendable for his loyalty and bravery, but isn't this move too impulsive? Once a full-scale war breaks out, it will inevitably lead to widespread suffering and a great loss of national strength! In my humble opinion, the most important thing right now is to find a mediator of sufficient stature."

The old strategist turned to Emperor Xueye and bowed deeply: "Your Majesty, the Spirit Hall has a profound foundation and has always advocated peace. If they are willing to intervene, perhaps this conflict can be resolved." "The Spirit Hall? Hmph!"

Emperor Xueye seemed to have been hit where it hurt, his face turned even uglier, and he slammed his hand heavily on the gilded pillar beside him.

"Don't mention that woman! I sent people there several times, but Bibi Dong avoided them, her attitude was ambiguous and unclear. She clearly wanted to sit back and watch the two tigers fight so that her Spirit Hall could profit from it! Her intentions are despicable! It's chilling!"

The old strategist, however, seemed to have been prepared. He stepped forward, lowered his voice, but his words clearly reached everyone's ears:

"Your Majesty, the current Pope is Bibi Dong, but the Spirit Hall is ultimately the legacy of the Qian family. Bibi Dong was also a disciple of the former Pope, Qian Xunji. Why don't we bypass Bibi Dong and directly write a letter to the Elders' Hall, asking His Majesty Qian Xunji to step in and take charge for the sake of the millions of lives in both empires? Although His Majesty Qian Xunji has retired, his prestige remains, perhaps..."

Emperor Xueye paused in his pacing, a glint of light flashing in his turbid eyes, like a drowning man grabbing a piece of driftwood.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"...That makes sense. In any case, we have to give it a try."

He immediately turned to the eunuch beside him and said, "Prepare pen and ink immediately. I want to personally write a letter and secretly send it to the Hall of Elders of the Spirit Hall to present to His Majesty Qian Xunji!"

After arranging this matter, his anxiety seemed to ease a little. His gaze swept across the hall and finally landed on the Fourth Prince, Xue Beng, who was trying to make his presence as inconspicuous as possible in the corner.

Xue Qinghe had been missing for a long time, so Xue Beng rose to power and was groomed as the successor to the empire.

However, he had been spoiled for many years and his mind was blank, so it was really hard for him to adapt to the new situation.

"Beng'er," Emperor Xueye's voice carried a hint of weariness, but also a barely perceptible expectation, "what are your thoughts on this situation?"

The avalanche was lost in thought when it was suddenly called out, startling it so much that it almost jumped up.

His mind went blank.

In desperation, he suddenly remembered the "Advanced Soul Master Academy Union Association" that Xue Qinghe had spearheaded to integrate Soul Master education resources and enhance the power of the Empire's Soul Masters.

In the first few years, several exchange conferences were held, and the results seemed to be quite good.

He hurriedly stepped forward and stammered:
"Father, Your Majesty... Your son believes that Marshal Goron needs time to prepare for war, and the strategists need time to mediate. In the meantime, we... we might be able to emulate the 'Advanced Soul Master Academy Association' and, with the royal family taking the lead, urgently convene an empire-wide Soul Master exchange conference!"

He spoke more and more fluently, as if he had found a lifeline:
"Firstly, this opportunity can be used to encourage the Soul Masters of each academy to intensify their training, improve their strength, and prepare for the possible war."
Secondly, it can also select outstanding talents in actual combat exercises to supplement the military spirit division team;

Thirdly…thirdly, it can also demonstrate the unity and strength of our Heavenly Soul Master world to the Star Luo Empire, which may have a certain deterrent effect!

After saying that, he secretly glanced at Emperor Xueye's expression, his heart pounding with anxiety.

After hearing this, Emperor Xueye's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly.

He looked at his son, who was usually good for nothing, but who had now surprisingly offered a seemingly feasible suggestion, and a complex sense of relief flashed across his eyes.

"Um……"

He slowly sat back on his throne, his fingers lightly tapping the armrests.

"While not a brilliant plan, it is a prudent one. It is beneficial for both war preparations and for demonstrating our strength. Very well, we will proceed as you have suggested!"

His voice suddenly rose, regaining its imperial majesty: "General Golong!"

"Chen is here!"

"You are now fully responsible for the preparations for war! Anyone who neglects this duty will be dealt with according to military law!"

"According to the order!"

Marshal Goron responded loudly, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.

"avalanche!"

"My son is here!"

"You will take the lead in organizing the joint association exchange conference. Work with the Ministry of Education and the Soul Master Association to do it immediately! Be quick, and make our Heavenly Dou team building a force to be reckoned with!"

"Yes, Father! Your son will not fail you!"

(End of this chapter)