The following day!
Imperial Palace!
Xue Ye, sitting on the throne, looked at Xue Qinghe who had come to pay respect, "Qinghe, I heard that Tang Xuanzhu has taken Xue Beng as a disciple and personally instructs him. Do you know about this matter?"
Xue Qinghe's expression remained unchanged, nodding slightly, "Yes, Father, I have heard about this."
After a pause, he continued, "However, personally, I feel that Tang Xuanzhu may not be willing from the bottom of his heart."
Xue Ye raised an eyebrow, somewhat curious, "Oh? What do you mean by this?"
He's already teaching Xue Beng, yet he's unwilling?
However, knowing Qinghe's personality, he wouldn't say baseless words!
Xue Qinghe patiently explained, "Father, you might not know, but before this, Xue Beng had attempted to visit Tang Xuanzhu at the Moon Pavilion with Senior Douluo of Poison multiple times but was repeatedly refused."
"This time, it's likely because he is a prince that he wasn't turned away."
Xue Ye's expression became serious, "Oh? There was such an incident!"
He had to know that even as the Emperor of the Tiandou Empire, he had to show Tang Yuehua some respect!
If Xue Beng used his status as a prince to force Tang Xuanzhu to instruct him, it would not be excusable!
Seeing this, Xue Qinghe continued, "Father, don't be angry, this is merely my personal opinion, it might not be like this, perhaps Tang Xuanzhu has acknowledged my brother."
Xue Ye coldly said, "Hmph, it better be so. If Tang Xuanzhu has been forced to instruct for him, I will not let it slide."
Xue Qinghe pursed his lips, "Father, if you are worried, I can go and inquire about it with my brother later."
Xue Ye rejected this suggestion, "No need, I will personally ask Tang Xuanzhu about it later."
He then changed the topic, "By the way, Qinghe, you haven't gone to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect to study under Sect Master Ning recently, did something happen?"
Xue Qinghe replied truthfully, "Replying to Father, the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect has many important matters to address lately, Sect Master Ning is unavailable for a while, so I didn't want to disturb."
Xue Ye pondered for a moment, "Is it due to the previous attack at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect?"
Xue Qinghe nodded in confirmation, "Indeed, abyssal creatures attacked the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, causing considerable casualties among disciples. Now both the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect and Hao Tian Clan are very wary of it!"
The matter of the abyssal creatures has not yet spread to all sects; otherwise, there would be significant movements within the forces of the Tiandou Empire!
Xue Ye sighed, "I have yet to witness those abyssal creatures personally; are they truly worth such vigilance?"
Although he had heard descriptions, he was still somewhat confused without seeing them firsthand!
Xue Qinghe hesitated for a moment, "Father, I personally saw the threat of those abyssal creatures, and they far exceed that of ordinary soul beasts!"
"Even those hundred-thousand-year soul beasts might not have the upper hand!"
Xue Ye pondered for a moment, "In that case, the imperial palace should further tighten its guard, as those abyssal creatures having intelligence likely make the palace their target as well."
Since learning of this matter last time, the intensity of patrols had been increased, yet it still seemed far from sufficient!
....
Gazing at the Demon Emperor standing before them, with eyes devoid of life…
Long Yeyue's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, "Such terrifying pressure, could this woman be…"
This terrifying pressure; she had only ever sensed it on Yun Ming…
Cai Yue'er gravely said, "Indeed, if I'm not mistaken, it should be the Demon Emperor of the Holy Spirit Cult! However, there's something off about her state, as if she's being manipulated!"
Lan Muzi remarked coldly, "It's laughable that the Demon Emperor of the Holy Spirit Cult would be manipulated!"
As Turbid World warned, "Whatever the case may be, everyone be cautious, if she's been controlled, she won't hold back in a fight."
Hatred flickered in Feng Wu Yu's eyes, "No matter what, let's take this opportunity to deal with her!"
Upon saying that, he charged directly at the Demon Emperor, unleashing a punch towards her face…
Sensing the danger, the Demon Emperor instinctively raised her hand to block the attack…
Only stepping back slightly, she sustained no injury…
Feng Wu Yu furrowed his brows, "Hmph, and how about this! Fourth Soul Skill! Flaming Dragon Fury!"
Though seldom striking, like Turbid World, being known as the Holy Twin Dragons, how could his strength be weak!
A huge fiery dragon looming behind him opened its gaping mouth, spewing flames capable of incinerating everything towards the front…
However, as the flames enveloped the area near the Demon Emperor, she remained unfazed, stretching out her right hand…
The next second, her soul power burst forth, forming a solid protective barrier around her…
Despite the high temperatures of the flames, they couldn't advance in the slightest…
Turbid World exclaimed in astonishment, "How… how is this possible, she blocked Feng Wu Yu's Fourth Soul Skill merely relying on the intensity of her soul power without even using a soul skill!"
Cai Yue'er bit her lip, "As expected of the Demon Emperor of the Holy Spirit Cult, even if manipulated, her power is still this terrifying!"
Long Yeyue glanced over at them, "We shouldn't stand by idly; even though she's the Demon Emperor of the Holy Spirit Cult, she can't possibly withstand our joint assault!"
They were all top-tier experts on the Continent; even Yun Ming couldn't be a match for them joined together!
Let alone compared to the slightly inferior Demon Emperor!
"First Soul Skill, Tri-Yang Kaitai!"
"Fourth Soul Skill, Bright Sky Shatterer!"
"Sixth Soul Skill, Gathering of the Yin Xun!"
...
Without hesitation, everyone unleashed their soul skills, joining forces from all directions to attack the Demon Emperor…
But as the frequency of the attacks increased, and seeing them easily blocked, they gradually sensed something off…
Cai Yue'er quickly retreated a few steps, gritting her teeth, "There's something off… Why does the Demon Emperor of the Holy Spirit Cult only use soul power to neutralize our moves without employing soul skills?"
Turbid World followed up, "Perhaps… her subconscious believes that dealing with us doesn't even warrant using her Martial Soul!"
Though uncertain, it didn't rule out the possibility!
Lan Muzi grasped the Yang Wood Saber in his hand tightly, speaking coldly, "Damn… to be underestimated as an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion!"
Long Yeyue's beautiful eyes flickered a few times, pondering something…
For someone who had clashed with Yun Ming no less than hundreds of times, she knew his strength very well!
Even the latter could not resist her attacks with soul power alone, yet the Demon Emperor before her managed to, all while facing multiple opponents…
Perhaps, from the start, this Demon Emperor had intentionally hidden her true power when Yun Ming sensed her…
With this realization, she took a deep breath, "Esteemed Elders, go handle those evil Soul Masters that lie in ambush here, I'll hold the Demon Emperor at bay!"
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