Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect: I, Huo Yuhao, join the Sun Moon Sect

Xuanzi's tone suddenly became more serious, and his pupils brightened slightly, as if burning with flames, "You have to believe me. Although I can't deal with Kong Deming, I can handle the others with ease."

Therefore, as long as you do as I say, I will surely be able to capture Xu Tianran alive, and perhaps even use that to threaten the Sun and Moon Army into retreating!

"You don't want to watch the Sun Moon Army conquer cities and territories, eventually besieging Shrek City, do you? I've said before, I'll take full responsibility. For the future of Shrek Academy, I can endure any hardship!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yunfeng's face showed a conflicted expression. In his opinion, Xuanzi's words were indeed reasonable, but when he thought of the other party's "illustrious" past achievements, he felt that he could not obey Xuanzi's orders, otherwise it might bring unpredictable disasters.

However, he was just a Soul Douluo, and if he did not obey Xuanzi's orders, he would have no way to resist him. Moreover, what was even more deadly was that Xuanzi might, in a fit of anger, choose to reveal the identities of the spies and use this treacherous scheme to attract the attention of the Sun and Moon experts.

You should know that this person is capable of seizing power even on the battlefield; he is simply willing to do anything to achieve his goals.

After a long silence, he gritted his teeth and said, "Elder Xuan, I promise you!"

There was no other way but to agree.

However, in any case, it is necessary to leave some foundation for the intelligence system in Mingdu. After all, if Xuanzi successfully captures Xu Tianran alive, everything will be fine, but if Xuanzi fails, it will be very troublesome.

"Yunfeng, you won't regret your decision today!" Xuanzi stood up, patted Zhao Yunfeng's shoulder with his greasy hands, and smiled. "Call over the spies from the Star Luo Empire and the Douling Empire as well. I want to talk to them too. This matter is also related to the interests of the Star Luo Empire and the Douling Empire, and they must contribute!"

.........

Three days later.

Escorted by the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps, Xu Tianran arrived at the main gate of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

The two sides of the gate were filled with smiling teachers and students, who cheered for the arrival of Emperor Xu Tianran.

Sunlight pierced through the thick clouds, illuminating the earth, and a warm breeze blew, causing the tall banners to flutter in the wind.

Xu Tianran sat in his wheelchair, looked around at the teachers and students for a while, and when he didn't see the person he wanted to see, he looked away and smiled at Jing Hongchen, saying, "Sect Master Hongchen, where are Yuhao and the researchers?"

For his personal safety, he brought two level-nine soul masters with him on this trip, one of whom was Jing Hongchen.

The other person is the leader of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps.

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps, as the strongest Soul Master Corps, has a total of three Level 9 Soul Masters: the Corps Leader and two Vice-Leaders.

Currently, the two vice-captains, both at the ninth-level Soul Master level, are guarding the palace to prevent anyone from infiltrating or attacking it. After all, the palace is undoubtedly a crucial location for the Sun Moon Empire.

“Your Majesty, Yuhao and the researchers are currently studying soul tools in Mingde Hall. It’s not that they are disrespectful to you, but they are so engrossed in their research that they can’t leave for the time being. In fact, I didn’t expect that they would make such a sudden progress in their soul tool research today,” Jing Hongchen explained awkwardly.

He had already notified the people in the hall to prepare for Xu Tianran's arrival. After all, Xu Tianran was the Emperor of the Sun and Moon, and he still had to show him respect on the surface.

As a result, on the way here, someone informed him that Huo Yuhao's research on soul tools in Mingde Hall had made progress, so everyone rushed to join the research, which led to the current situation.

"I see." Xu Tianran nodded, without showing the slightest displeasure. He had always maintained a good image as a sage ruler in public.

He said in a gentle voice, "Then let's continue. When we get near Mingde Hall, don't go in directly, but stay outside."

After all, Yuhao and the others are pillars of the Sun Moon Empire, and they are currently doing things that benefit the empire. As the emperor, I naturally cannot interrupt their research; otherwise, wouldn't I be doing something detrimental to the empire?

"Yes, Your Majesty." Jing Hongchen nodded.

Under Xu Tianran's command, the Sun Moon Soul Master Corps continued its journey.

A moment later, they arrived outside Mingde Hall. After waiting for a while, the gate opened, and Jing Hongchen arranged for someone to go in and inform Xu Tianran that he had arrived. A moment later, he led a group of people to escort Xu Tianran into Mingde Hall.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." The researchers, unable to hide their excitement at the progress in their research on soul tools, bowed respectfully and greeted him.

Chapter 684 Ocean-going Soul Guidance Device!

"Hmm." Xu Tianran nodded, his gentle gaze sweeping over the researchers around him, and most importantly, Huo Yuhao. He smiled and asked, "I see you all have smiles on your faces, you seem to be in good spirits. The Hall Master of the Red Dust Hall just told me that your research on soul tools has made progress..."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood Xu Tianran's meaning. The other party simply wanted to know the progress of the soul tool, which was quite normal.

Soon, a bald researcher stepped forward, stood still, and said loudly, "Your Majesty, our research on ocean-going soul tools has indeed made considerable progress. In the future, the Sun Moon Empire will definitely have a large number of warships capable of crossing oceans."

Upon hearing this, Xu Tianran's eyes lit up: "Oh? An ocean-going soul tool, what is its function?"

In fact, given the frequent victories reported by the Sun Moon Army, Xu Tianran believed that the Sun Moon Empire would inevitably unify the Douluo Continent; it was only a matter of time. Once the Douluo Continent was unified, they could naturally turn their attention outward.

For the Sun Moon Empire, which is destined to unify the Douluo Continent in the future, going overseas is indeed a good choice.

It's important to know that more than four thousand years ago, the Sun Moon Continent sailed across the ocean and collided with the Douluo Continent. But who can guarantee that there aren't other sea continents in this world?

If other continents at sea could be discovered, it would undoubtedly mean expanding territory, which would be a great achievement for any emperor.

Of course, for any empire, the biggest problem in sending a large number of people to sea is the dangers of maritime disasters and sea monsters. Therefore, the empires are not very powerful at sea. In this complicated situation, a large number of warships capable of crossing oceans are of paramount importance.

The bald Soul Master smiled and took out a silver-gray metal ball, explaining, "Your Majesty, as you can see, this is the Ocean Soul Guidance Device. Its function is very simple: to deflect force into water."

Theoretically speaking, if this device is placed on a ship, the attack force received by the ship can be transferred through it and discharged into the sea.

This means that the ocean takes the hit instead of the ship. However, the ocean is boundless, so even if it is affected by the deflection of force, there will be no major problems. In this way, the safety of the ship can also be guaranteed.

"Of course, it also has its drawbacks. First, its coverage area has an upper limit, and the power it can unleash into the water also has an upper limit, which is related to its level. The higher the level of the ocean-going soul tool, the stronger its effect."

Upon hearing this, Xu Tianran's face lit up with joy. He immediately recognized the strategic value of this soul tool. Indeed, the value of the ocean-going soul tool in exploring new overseas continents or hunting sea soul beasts was considerable.

However, for Xu Tianran, who wants to unify the Douluo Continent as soon as possible, he will naturally value the value of the ocean-going soul tool to the current war even more.

The Douluo Continent is surrounded by the sea on all sides.

If warships equipped with ocean-going soul tools could be arranged to travel by sea to the waters near the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire, and then land to fight, and then cooperate with the Sun Moon Army on the Douluo Continent, they could form a pincer attack on the two empires.

"This soul tool is very valuable. Master Hongchen, Mingde Hall should allocate a large amount of funds to manufacture more of these soul tools to prepare for building the Sun and Moon Warships. I hope that in the near future, we can see batches of Sun and Moon Warships sailing on the sea!" Xu Tianran said immediately.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Jing Hongchen immediately agreed.

At this moment, many researchers showed happy expressions on their faces.

"By the way, who invented this soul tool?" Xu Tianran suddenly remembered that he hadn't asked about this yet, so he immediately asked about the identity of the maker.

"Your Majesty, the inventor of the Ocean Soul Guidance Device is Duke Spirit Eye!" the bald researcher announced loudly.

As soon as he finished speaking, the researchers tactfully stepped aside, revealing Huo Yuhao's full figure.

As for Huo Yuhao, he naturally wouldn't let the researchers call him Tower Master in front of Xu Tianran. The researchers would naturally call him Duke of the Spirit Eyes, since that was a title he had previously obtained.

It's Huo Yuhao again!

Xu Tianran knew that Huo Yuhao was an unparalleled genius in both soul tools and soul master cultivation, but every time the other party displayed his talent, he was surprised. After all, this was the first time in his life that he had seen someone with such talent.

He smiled broadly and began to praise, "Yuhao, it is a blessing for the Sun Moon Empire to have you. I have seen and remembered all your contributions to the Sun Moon Empire. After the Sun Moon Empire unifies the Douluo Continent, I will reward you with a rich territory."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Huo Yuhao said in a deep voice.

He knew that Xu Tianran was only saying these things to win him over, but he wouldn't fall for it. After all, given Xu Tianran's personality, the other party would only try to win him over for personal gain.

Xu Tianran nodded in satisfaction, feeling that one day he would be able to turn Huo Yuhao into a useful tool to further protect his own interests.

To him, even the most trusted Orange was just a useful tool, and Huo Yuhao was no exception.

If this tool ever becomes useless, he will not hesitate to discard it!

He then had a discussion with the researchers. The discussion was simple, mainly revolving around the current state of soul tool development and the researchers' various needs. During the discussion, Xu Tianran was very gentle and generally responsive to the researchers' reasonable requests.

.......

Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

A nearby shop had its doors locked, and a soundproof protective shield appeared inside.

"Elder Xuan, our men are ready. In about five minutes, our spies will attack key locations within Mingdu. Because we will be using various soul-guided shells, the commotion will be significant," Zhao Yunfeng said slowly, looking at Xuanzi.

"Hmm, well done." Xuanzi stood by the window, looked up at the azure sky, and said calmly, "It won't be long before the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps is drawn to these attacks."

Then I'll have a chance to capture Xu Tianran alive. Yunfeng, you go and help attack the important locations in Mingdu. Leave Xu Tianran's situation to me.”

In Xuanzi's view, Xu Tianran, now that he is in the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, will inevitably lower his guard at first, since the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy has many people he can use.

However, given Xu Tianran's usual image as a saintly ruler, once he hears of the attack, he will definitely send some members of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps to help.

Will Xu Tianran leave the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy? The answer is no.

For their own safety, they will definitely stay at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Those members of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps who were dispatched will surely arrange for people to return to the academy and report the new information.

Chapter 685 Attack in Mingdu

This gave him an opportunity.

The Soul Masters who are sent back to the academy to report new information cannot be too strong, and their numbers cannot be too large. In this way, I can definitely kill these people without making too much of a commotion.

If we can't deal with Kong Deming, can't we at least deal with you guys?

Moreover, all members of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps are now fully armed, wearing armor, face shields, and helmets to better protect Xu Tianran.

When the time comes, all I need to do is find someone with a similar build among the corpses, put on that person's armor, mask, and helmet, and I can successfully take their place, reach Xu Tianran, and report the new information to him.

Taking this opportunity, he could directly attack Xu Tianran.

Given the attacks on major locations within Mingdu, he believed that even with its strict internal management, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps would inevitably make mistakes due to the critical situation.

His plan was flawless; all he needed to do was follow it step by step to win over Xu Tianran.

Once I accomplish this, I can wash away my past infamy, restore Shrek's reputation, and receive a chorus of praise!

As for the Sun Moon Empire, without Kong Deming to restrain them, and without anyone with greater wisdom to see through the fog, in short, the advantage is in their hands!

Thinking of this, he smiled and looked towards the distant clouds, as if he could see through the clouds the moment when he performed his unparalleled feat.

.......

The majestic Sun and Moon Palace stands tall on the earth, with various palaces springing up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. The roofs are all covered with exquisite glazed tiles, and the golden sunlight climbs over the glazed tiles, making them reflect a breathtakingly beautiful color.

But beneath this magnificence lurks a danger like a venomous snake in the dark.

The Sun and Moon Palace is undoubtedly an important location within Mingdu. It is guarded by a large number of Soul Masters and also contains some dangerous Soul Tools developed by Mingde Hall but not yet made public. Anyone who chooses to invade the palace will inevitably suffer a thunderous counterattack.

Suddenly, a roar like lightning rang out as the air was shattered, and an astonishing number of soul-guided cannonballs came from afar, leaving perfect arcs in the sky like flowing water.

Even though it was daytime, the light from the soul-guided cannonballs was still dazzling, instantly attracting the attention of the Sun and Moon level experts.

A rapid roar suddenly echoed through the Sun and Moon Imperial Palace: "Enemy attack!"

The next moment, a pale golden light shield quickly enveloped the entire palace, forming a defensive barrier, and the soul-guided cannonballs arrived as scheduled. Smoke danced wildly in the flames, and the sounds of explosions echoed between heaven and earth.

"How dare they attack the palace!" A level nine Soul Master in armor rose into the air, his gaze fixed intently on the direction from which the cannonballs were coming.

Of course, even when attacked, he did not leave the palace. After all, with Xu Tianran away, his main duty was to guard the palace.

He muttered to himself, "Who could be attacking? Judging from the intensity of the light shield's feedback, these soul-guided projectiles are at most level eight."