Douluo Continent: Half-level Innate Realm, but a Sword Cultivator with a Heart-Only Mind

Chapter 239 Returning to the Spirit Hall, He's Just My Brother

The high-ranking officials of the Star Luo Empire gathered together, looking at each other in bewilderment.

Someone asked, "Your Majesty, is that mysterious White Tiger Martial Soul Soul Douluo truly not a member of the White Tiger Sect's inner circle?"

Emperor Xingluo glared at the man speechlessly.

"Fool, if we had that kind of resources, would we have sent him out so easily?"

A Soul Douluo with two 100,000-year soul rings will likely have strength approaching that of a peak Douluo once he breaks through to the Title Douluo level.

Wouldn't it be foolish to have such profound knowledge and skills deeply embedded in the enemy's headquarters?

The person who had just spoken realized how foolish their words had been and quickly shut up.

The others sighed.

At this point, they actually hoped that the mysterious Soul Douluo was the Star Luo Empire's hidden trump card.

There was no other way; the pressure exerted on the Star Luo Empire by the Heaven Dou Empire, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the Spirit Hall was simply too great.

Although the Star Luo Empire has a million elite troops who have fought hundreds of battles, it lacks truly top-tier combat power.

The only titled Douluo-level combat power in the Star Luo Empire is formed by the current Star Luo Emperor and Star Luo Empress through a Martial Soul Fusion Technique.

The Netherworld White Tiger.

The Star Luo Emperor was an 89th-level Soul Douluo, while the Empress was an 87th-level Soul Douluo.

When the two combine their martial soul fusion skills, they can even put up a fight against a peak Douluo.

However, the Star Luo Emperor was also quite old and had old injuries. He didn't have many years left to live, and if he went all out, he would probably die even faster.

The Star Luo Empire, lacking top-tier combat power, is severely insecure.

Emperor Xingluo glanced around at his advisors and said calmly, "Alright, all of you, analyze this. What exactly is Xue Qinghe's purpose in orchestrating this whole drama, even going so far as to push Xue Ke to the position of Empress?"

After Emperor Xingluo finished speaking, the crowd below immediately began to whisper among themselves.

The high-ranking officials of the Star Luo Empire expressed their opinions and shared their thoughts.

"Your Majesty, I believe Xue Qinghe has a deeper meaning in arranging this drama, even going so far as to frame my Star Luo Empire."

"Perhaps he intends to use this opportunity to completely provoke war between the two countries."

Xue Qinghe's intentions were so obvious that the higher-ups of the Star Luo Empire were no fools.

The only thing they couldn't figure out was—

Another high-ranking official from the Star Luo Empire stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, what Lord Qin said makes sense, but the problem is that if Xue Qinghe wants to provoke a war between the two countries, he only needs to be assassinated and seriously injured. There is absolutely no need for him to fake his death."

"Because if he fakes his death, the Heavenly Dou Empire will be without his backbone and will inevitably fall into internal strife."

"You know, Xue Qinghe finally unified the entire Tiandou Empire with great difficulty. Now he's faked his death and left, plunging Tiandou into internal strife once again. What was the point of everything he did before?"

This analysis by a high-ranking official of the Star Luo Empire was well-reasoned and supported by evidence, and many people showed their approval.

Emperor Xingluo sat on his throne, his fingers rhythmically tapping the armrests.

He pondered for a moment, then stopped what he was doing, and his eyes suddenly flashed with a captivating light.

"Perhaps Xue Qinghe's goal was to throw the Heaven Dou Empire into chaos."

"We've only ever thought that Xue Qinghe's death would cause internal strife in the Heaven Dou Empire, but we never considered what the Spirit Hall might do during this time."

"Think about it carefully."

"The four kingdoms have been destroyed by Xue Qinghe, and thanks to Xue Qinghe's methods, the people of the four kingdoms have also submitted to him."

Therefore, even if Xue Qinghe were to pass away at this time, the internal strife within the Heavenly Dou Empire would not be severe enough to overthrow the empire.

Spend. "

"As for the newly appointed Empress Xue Ke of Tian Dou, she is nothing more than a flower in a greenhouse, and as a woman, she has no authority and is difficult to win over the masses."

"If the Spirit Hall were to intervene at this point, the Heavenly Dou Empire would likely become a mere shell of its former self."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.

Previously, they all knew that Xue Qinghe was a spy for the Spirit Hall.

But to outsiders, Xue Qinghe was a true and powerful ruler, with no connection whatsoever to the Spirit Hall.

If Xue Qinghe were to enter the Spirit Hall under his own name, it would be an admission to the world that he, Xue Qinghe, was indeed a spy for the Spirit Hall, and that his throne was obtained illegitimately, which would inevitably lead to the resentment of the people.

This is also why Qian Renxue has never openly introduced the Spirit Hall.

However, if Xue Ke had introduced the Spirit Hall, especially during a period of turmoil in the Heaven Dou Empire, the people of the Heaven Dou Empire would obviously have been more accepting of it.

Moreover, once the Heaven Dou Empire introduces the Spirit Hall, the Spirit Hall will be able to openly stand on the side of the Heaven Dou Empire.

And the truth is just as the Star Emperor said.

After Xue Qinghe's death, Xue Ke secured her position as empress without encountering any opposition.

But before she could even settle into her position, numerous internal conflicts erupted throughout the Heavenly Dou Empire, keeping Xue Ke extremely busy every day.

Such a massive amount of government affairs was far too difficult for a young girl who had never systematically studied the art of rulership.

Of course, what she didn't know was that the widely known internal strife in the empire was mostly fake; it was just that Qian Renxue had people secretly bluffing.

Moreover, this move actually exposed quite a few people who truly had ulterior motives.

However, Qian Renxue did not act rashly, but planned to play the long game and catch a big fish.

Meanwhile, she and Qi Dao had returned to Wuhun City and handed over the rest of the matters to Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi's mission was to prevent the situation in the Heaven Dou Empire from deteriorating, and to introduce the Spirit Hall to Xue Ke at the appropriate time.

This kind of work is best left to Ning Fengzhi.

Because both Qi Dao and Xue Qinghe, disguised as Qian Renxue, were suspected of being "spies of the Spirit Hall".

However, in Xue Ke's eyes, Ning Fengzhi, as the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, one of the three upper sects, could never be a spy for the Spirit Hall.

Wuhun City!

As soon as Qian Renxue returned, all the retainers learned of the news.

"Haha, Xiaoxue, you're finally back!"

Offering Hall!

Just as Qian Renxue and Qi Dao arrived, several figures strode in from outside.

The leader was a burly and extremely strong man with a loud voice like muffled thunder.

The newcomers were none other than the six Grand Masters, led by Golden Crocodile Douluo!

Upon seeing Golden Crocodile Douluo, Qian Renxue smiled and said, "Xue'er greets all of you grandfathers."

Qi Dao also cupped his hands and smiled at the six people, saying, "Qi Dao greets all seniors."

"Haha, Peerless King, I've long admired your name!"

Golden Crocodile laughed heartily, his gaze towards Qi Dao unusually affectionate.

On the one hand, Qi Dao was seen as their prospective grandson-in-law.

On the other hand, they were able to condense their soul cores thanks to Qi Dao, so they owed him a favor.