Douluo Dragon King: I am the Lord of the Abyss, the King of Eternal Night.

Chapter 472 You're a good person, Tang Clan's arms deal!
"Alright! Trust the Imperial Advisor!"

"I trust the dean!"

Upon hearing this, Dai Yueyan nodded in agreement, his wicked eyes brimming with confidence.

To win this battle of the five gods, their Star Luo Empire has invested two Limit Douluo-level powerhouses; there is absolutely no way they can lose!

"The federal tyrant, he's still the same..."

Watching Jiang Xiu's departing figure, Dai Yun'er's red lips pursed slightly, but her beautiful eyes held a strange emotion, as if she were somewhat happy.

Although she didn't believe Jiang Xiu could fight a nation alone, his youthful arrogance deeply touched her heart.

Having spent so many years in the palace, Jiang Xiu was the first person who not only hit her but also didn't flatter her...

Seeing the sparkle in Dai Yun'er's eyes, Long Yue felt a sudden unease and tentatively asked:

"Sister Yun'er, do you believe Jiang Xiu can win?"

"Of course I don't believe it," Dai Yun'er shook her head without hesitation.

"So, do you want him to win..." Long Yue continued to ask.

"Of course not."

Dai Yun'er's expression turned serious as she said, "This is a matter of life and death for our Star Luo Empire. If I wish for Jiang Xiu to win, wouldn't that be betraying the empire?"

Upon hearing this, Long Yue slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

Dai Yueyan, who was standing to the side, looked at his younger sister with admiration. As expected of the princess of his Star Luo royal family, she could grasp the big picture and was not love-struck.

It should be noted that since the Spirit Hall era 20,000 years ago, many powerful individuals have indirectly destroyed the forces that raised them because of their romantic obsessions.

He even wondered if some god of love had fallen in the Douluo Continent and infected it.

But just as the two relaxed, Dai Yun'er continued, "However, even if Jiang Xiu loses, it won't be a big deal."

After a pause, Dai Yun'er seemed to have thought of something, and her pretty face blushed slightly.

"If, by any chance, my father were to betroth me to Jiang Xiu for the sake of the Star Luo Empire, I would be willing... I... I have absolutely no selfish motives; I am only thinking of the safety of the Star Luo Empire..."

If it could ensure the safety of the Star Luo Empire, she would be willing to marry Jiang Xiu...

"Oh no, my little sister isn't exactly love-struck, but it seems like she's fallen for him a bit..." Dai Yueyan said, rubbing her forehead.

Long Yue's expression darkened slightly, but he forced a smile and said, "Sister Yun'er, didn't you say that only a peerless powerhouse clad in golden armor and riding on auspicious clouds could marry you in the future...?"

“Of course,” Dai Yun’er nodded proudly.

"Actually, I'm quite strong too. I was the best individual player in the Star Luo Empire back then," Long Yue said with a cough.

Dai Yun'er was slightly taken aback at first, then stared at Long Yue for a while before saying seriously:

"Brother Longyue, you're a good person!"

“A good...good person?” Long Yue was stunned.

Dai Yun'er nodded emphatically; she had always truly regarded Long Yue as her own brother.

"Brother, Brother Long Yue, I'm leaving now." Dai Yun'er and Dai Yueyan greeted Long Yue and then followed the ministers into the Soul Guidance Train.

"Long Yue, are you alright?" Dai Yueyan patted Long Yue's shoulder and asked with concern.

Long Yue remained silent for a long while before slowly saying:
"I'm not happy with the roof beams in my house today. I'm going to go back and have a good tug-of-war with them using my neck..."

Upon hearing this, Dai Yueyan's lips twitched. That wasn't a tug-of-war; it was hanging himself!

"I don't like the concrete floor downstairs either. Tonight I'm going to jump down from the roof and elbow it..."

"I've also heard about a sweet juice that makes crops grow really well, I'm going to try it today..."

Upon hearing this, Dai Yueyan sighed and shook his head.

As the soul-guided train carrying Jiang Xiu departed, a pair of dark green eyes flickered slightly in the shadows.

"We've finally arrived at the Star Luo Empire! I've been waiting for you for so long!"

Hidden beneath his black robe, the Ghost Emperor watched the Soul Guiding Train with excited eyes.

If Jiang Xiu, a federal congressman, is killed, the already tense relationship between the Federation and the Star Luo Empire will definitely lead to a war, at which time tens of thousands of lives will surely be lost.

Those dead creatures were the perfect materials for him to construct the Blood River God-Slaying Array!

Furthermore, given Jiang Xiu's current performance, if he were to kill him, the Federation would definitely assume that the Star Luo Empire was responsible.

"Five gods clash in a fierce battle, Jiang Xiu is killed instantly, how delightful that sounds!" The Ghost Emperor cackled.

"And that wondrous seed on Jiang Xiu's body... I want to see what it is and whether it can help me break through the shackles of godhood..."

The Ghost Emperor's eyes held a sinister, eerie quality, along with a confidence in capturing Jiang Xiu.

He brought a large force this time, and the Underworld Emperor was on his way. He couldn't think of any reason to lose.

"And there's Zhang Geyang. He's in the public eye, so we can contact him. He can provide a lot of information."

As he pondered, the Ghost Emperor's lips curled up. He now had people both openly and secretly around him, so Jiang Xiu was bound to get away!

Having made up his mind about all this, the Ghost Emperor turned and gradually disappeared into the crowd, humming with a slightly manic tone:
"I laugh at the Demon Emperor's madness and the Underworld Emperor's foolishness. Only I, the Ghost Emperor, am qualified to become the ultimate god..."

...In the main hall of the Star Luo Imperial Palace.

"Since Councilor Jiang Xiu is so confident, let's wait and see tomorrow!"

Dai Tianling gazed at Jiang Xiu, who stood neither humble nor arrogant in the court, and spoke loudly.

After Jiang Xiu entered the palace, they confirmed the time of the Five Gods' duel: tomorrow, at the Xingluo Gymnasium.

"If only such a talent were in my Star Luo Empire..." Dai Tianling thought to himself as he looked at Jiang Xiu.

Unfortunately, Jiang Xiu is not a member of the Star Luo Empire, and he even possesses the Purple Radiance Annihilation Dragon Martial Soul of the Sun and Moon Royal Family from ten thousand years ago.

"But this is for the best. At least now that the Sun Moon Empire has vanished, Jiang Xiu will have no chance of finding the legendary Sun Moon Royal Family Secret Realm," Dai Tianling thought with relief.

"Then please remember the promise between you and the Federation, King of Xingluo. If I win the Five Gods Battle, the Xingluo Royal Family will publicly announce that the Xingluo Empire has submitted to the Sun and Moon Federation."

Jiang Xiu met Dai Tianling's gaze and spoke solemnly, word by word.

“King of Xingluo…” Upon hearing this, Dai Tianling’s eyes immediately flashed with anger.

Jiang Xiu wouldn't even address him as "Your Majesty"!
"My promise will never change, but I also ask Councilor Jiang Xiu to keep his promise. If the Five Gods' duel ends in defeat, then the Sun and Moon Federation shall not take military action against the Star Luo Empire for one year." Dai Tianling suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice.

“In the name of the Sea God and the Asura God… plus the God of Emotions, I guarantee that what I have promised will never change, otherwise their divine positions will immediately collapse.”

Jiang Xiu said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Dai Tianling raised an eyebrow. He knew about the Sea God and the Asura God, but who was this God of Emotions?

But whoever it is, it definitely has nothing to do with their Star Luo Empire.

Furthermore, since Jiang Xiu dared to make a promise, he wasn't afraid of defaulting on it.

"Councilor Jiang, I hope you have enough strength to not disappoint this tower master."

At this moment, Zhang Geyang stared at Jiang Xiu indifferently.

"Then I hope that Master Zhang's spirit will not disappoint me." Jiang Xiu's expression turned cold as he looked at Zhang Geyang and said softly.

Upon seeing this scene, Dai Tianling and Enci exchanged a glance, both seeing the smile in each other's eyes.

That's exactly what they wanted to see. Only when Jiang Xiu and Zhang Geyang were truly adversaries would Zhang Geyang take the Five Gods' Showdown seriously.

"Very good, very energetic, didn't embarrass yourself!" Dai Tianling thought to himself.

The Zhang family, to which Zhang Geyang belongs, was among the first group sent by the Spirit Pagoda to establish a branch in the Star Luo Empire. Therefore, the Zhang family has been in the Star Luo Empire for thousands of years and has a close relationship with the Star Luo royal family.

"Guests are welcome; Master Zhang, you mustn't do this."

Immediately, Dai Tianling gently advised:

"Congressman Jiang, you should also go and rest. I am looking forward to the Five Gods' Showdown tomorrow."

Jiang Xiu gave Zhang Geyang a deep look, which was perfectly acceptable to him. Then, led by Sima Lan, he headed to the Xingluo Hotel.

Even after Jiang Xiu left, Zhang Geyang's expression remained cold, and his eyes even flashed with a sharp light as he looked at Jiang Xiu's back.

This made Dai Tianling and Enci feel even more at ease.

Zhang Geyang's expression gradually softened only after he heard a voice saying "Well done" in his ear.

After arranging the details for tomorrow, Dai Tianling headed towards his study.

"I have met His Majesty."

As Dai Tianling entered, an elderly man dressed in the uniform of a Tang Clan leader slowly stood up.

"Elder Qi, please have a seat," Dai Tianling said with a slight nod.

"Imperial Preceptor," Elder Qi said to Enci, who was standing behind Dai Tianling.

Enci gave Qi Lao a deep look. This was the new hall master sent by the Tang Clan after Hu Jie, the Smiling Douluo, was transferred.

"Your Majesty, what's your decision? Do you need to purchase our new soul-guided technology?" Elder Qi asked directly.

"Elder Qi, are you aware that your Tang Clan is actually selling arms to our Star Luo Empire?" Dai Tianling said meaningfully.

Ever since the Federation announced its intention to subjugate the Star Luo Empire, the Tang Sect approached him directly to recommend and sell their new soul-guided technology, which, of course, was also a weapon.

"We are just arms dealers. We never start wars. We just push the sophistication and advancement of warfare!"

Old Qi picked up the teacup in front of him, his eyes gleaming, and spoke slowly and deliberately.

Their Tang Clan headquarters was bombed, and a large number of powerful individuals and resources were wiped out, so they urgently need funds to recover.

Therefore, selling the weapon to the Star Luo Empire, which is about to wage war against the Federation, would be the best option.

But what puzzled him was that even if the Tang Clan headquarters was destroyed, surely there should be some resources left in the treasure vault.

When they rushed to repair the Tang Clan headquarters, the headquarters' treasury was practically ransacked. Although it was destroyed, it was completely destroyed, leaving nothing behind!

He looked as if he had been...robbed by ruthless bandits.

But in such a crisis, it's impossible for anyone to risk looting, right?

(End of this chapter)