Douluo Jueshi: I Don't Want to Be an Evil Soul Master

Chapter 354 Return to the Palace
"Sigh, I'm getting old, I can't keep up with the ideas of you young people." Old Zhuang waved his hand.

"Elder Mu said more than once that the Douluo Continent is changing, and only you young people can adapt to the changes in the entire continent."

“I don’t think this is a decision that I should make. It’s better to leave it to you young people to discuss.”

"Le Xuan, how could you have such an idea?" Cai Meier looked at Zhang Le Xuan seriously. Although this was not Zhang Le Xuan's first time attending the Sea God Pavilion meeting, it was the first time she had heard such a "heretical" suggestion from her.

"At first, it was because of some personal reasons." Zhang Lexuan closed her eyes slightly, her gaze gradually becoming firm.

"But after careful consideration, I believe this statement is not wrong. Shrek Academy oversees the continent and enjoys the title of the continent's number one academy. If even we disregard the truth, then what about those whose decisions we have made hastily?"

Cai Meier did not respond, but instead turned her gaze to Huo Yuhao, who was sitting at the end of the long table.

"Yuhao, you are also a member of the Sea God Pavilion meeting, so why don't you share your thoughts?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao looked up, and seeing the expression on his face, everyone's hearts stirred slightly.

Ever since Huo Yuhao returned to Shrek Academy with Lin Huiqun's body, a lingering sadness has been on his face.

In terms of self-blame, he was even more so than Yan Shaozhe. Lin Huiqun died to save him, and he didn't even get to see Mu En before he died. Moreover, Xuanzi's overuse of power and subsequent backlash was also related to his return to the Sun Moon Empire to search for their whereabouts.

All of this stemmed from his impulse, from the evil spirit master.

But Tang Ya, who brought him into Shrek Academy and gave him all of this, also became an evil soul master.

His hatred for evil spirit masters was boundless, but he also heard Zhang Lexuan's words. He understood what Zhang Lexuan meant; there might be many evil spirit masters like Tang Ya on this continent.

“I…I think Senior Sister is right…”

Hearing Huo Yuhao's words, the others were somewhat surprised, but they did not disregard his opinion because of his cultivation level.

Qian Duoduo tapped the table lightly, seemingly unintentionally, "This matter may affect all future actions of our college."

"Furthermore, the mainland is not at peace right now, and the academy is also facing difficulties. Making a decision now might be..."

As she spoke, Qian Duoduo suddenly stopped what she was doing, "Perhaps this is a good opportunity."

"The rumors circulating outside all stem from our unclear relationship with the evil spirit masters. Regardless of what we think, these facts are true."

“Shao Zhe does indeed have the bloodline of an evil soul master, and Xiao Tao has indeed done things for evil soul masters. Instead of ignoring the facts and trying to deny it, it would be better to stand up and explain clearly that some evil soul masters are not born evil soul masters.”

Qian Duoduo's words were a revelation to everyone. In this way, Shrek Academy might really be free from the influence of rumors.

However, Cai Meier glanced at the empty seat at the head of the conference table and hesitated to make a decision.

"Let's discuss this matter after Elder Xuan emerges from seclusion..."

Winter was almost over, and the weather outside Tiandou City had warmed up considerably, but the soldiers of the Sun Moon Empire were still wearing thick clothing.

Outside Tiandou City, on a desolate wasteland, a group of people stood solemnly and quietly facing each other. At the head of the group, Ju Zi looked at the graves in front of him and bowed his head slightly.

Several generals behind him also nodded, silently thanking these warriors who had sacrificed their lives for the great cause of the Sun Moon Empire in the war. Without them, Tiandou City probably would not have been captured so easily.

'Where did you go...' No one knew what Orange, who was standing at the front, was thinking. A figure walked gently to her side and interrupted her thoughts.

"marshal."

"What is it?" Orange snapped out of her daze and frowned slightly.

"A message has come from the palace."

The messenger's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly didn't escape the notice of the highly skilled generals behind Ju Zi. They all looked at Ju Zi, wanting to know what Xu Tianran had said, and making guesses in their minds.

Although the Sun Moon Empire was defeated in the Heavenly Battle, its army's offensive did not weaken in the slightest. It not only seized Lingdou City, the capital of the Douling Empire, through a surprise attack, but also took down Tiandou City in one fell swoop.

However, war is not a story in a novel. It is not that capturing the capital will make the Heavenly Soul Fighting Spirit surrender and thus occupy the two great empires.

On the contrary, when the armies of the Sun Moon Empire in the northern Tianhun and northern Douling joined forces, the Sun Moon Empire's greatest weakness was finally exposed.

Although the Soul Guidance Device technology far surpasses that of the three great empires, the Sun Moon Empire is ultimately fighting against three enemies alone. When the battle line spans the entire original Douluo Continent, the number of troops allocated to each location will naturally be greatly reduced.

On one side was a scattered army, and on the other side was the combined forces of the three great empires. For a time, the Sun Moon Empire and the three great empires were locked in a stalemate.

The fact that Xu Tianran sent this message at this time is probably not good news.

All the generals lowered their heads, afraid that Xu Tianran would send some accusatory messages, especially after seeing Ju Zi's increasingly grim expression, they dared not utter a sound.

"Let's leave the matter of commemorating the soldiers here for now. There's something we can discuss back in town."

"Yes, Marshal."

The generals responded in unison, and Ju Zi didn't keep them waiting too long. As soon as he returned to Tian Dou City, he summoned everyone together.

News has come from the palace that His Majesty, who had been bedridden for many years, passed away in the early hours of this morning.

"His Majesty--"

The room was immediately filled with cries of grief. After waiting a moment, Orange raised her hand to quiet everyone down.

"Your Highness, as the Crown Prince, has served as regent for many years. Now it is only right that you ascend the throne as Emperor. Although I am the Marshal, I am also the Regent's Consort, so I must return to the palace for this reason."

"After I leave, the Fire Phoenix Soul Mentor Corps will still be commanded by the Vice Commander Fire Phoenix Douluo, who will temporarily assume the position of Marshal."

"We are now at a stalemate in our war with the three great empires. None of our departments should be hasty or reckless, nor should we let our guard down. We will make further arrangements after I return."

"Yes."

As the generals watched her leave, Ju Zi walked out of the room. Only when she could no longer feel their gazes did she raise her hand. But for some reason, her hand was trembling slightly.

Perhaps she understood better than anyone what this return to the palace meant. No one would force a crown prince or a regent to have offspring, but as the emperor of the Sun Moon Empire, it was absolutely impossible for him to leave without any offspring.

When Xu Tianran takes that position, the entire Sun Moon Empire will constantly pressure him.

(End of this chapter)