The officer showed an incredulous expression, "What? Continue on to the Pope Hall? Crown Prince, if we are attacked by abyssal creatures on the way again, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
"Why not return to the imperial palace first? The matter of going to the Pope Hall can be postponed!"
However, Xue Qinghe seriously replied, "No, the reason we are going to the Pope Hall this time is due to a very important matter that must be discussed and cannot be delayed any further."
The former still wanted to say something, "But..."
Ning Fengzhi, seeing the situation, comforted, "Rest assured, we have already investigated the area near the soul beast forest and detected no presence of abyssal creatures; they must have left!"
Gu Rong nodded affirmatively, "Indeed, we are not far from the Pope Hall, so there is no need to worry about any attacks."
The former hesitated for a moment, "I didn't expect both Sect Master Ning and Bone Douluo to say so, so I have no objections!"
Sect Master Ning and Bone Douluo both gave their assurances, it appears that such an event will not happen again!
"Alright, then gather the troops; set out for Martial Soul City at full speed!"
Although the teacher and Bone Douluo have conducted investigations, it is not certain to be 100% guaranteed that abyssal creatures will not catch up!
To be on the safe side, it's best to advance at the fastest speed!
The former nodded, "Yes, Crown Prince!"
Then shouted loudly, "Crown Prince orders, from now on, proceed at full speed to Martial Soul City!!"
In an instant, these scattered royal soldiers quickly assembled, and without much questioning, uniformly headed in the direction of Martial Soul City...
Returning to sit in the carriage, Xue Qinghe felt slightly at ease...
Only pitying the Serpent Spear Douluo who had been hiding in the dark to protect him!
Ning Fengzhi looked at him with a complex expression and asked, "Qinghe, are you worried?"
Having encountered such an attack, even as wise as he is, he is still just a child!
He could understand his current feelings!
Xue Qinghe did not deny, nodding, "Yes... This attack by the abyssal creatures was too dangerous, I hope the rest of the journey will be smooth."
Ning Fengzhi assuredly said, "It will be."
Then glanced at Gu Rong, who was sitting beside with eyes closed, "Moreover, this time Uncle Bone fully released his spiritual power, so if any abyssal creature appears, it will be detected!"
In other situations, others might not be able to confirm the presence of abyssal creatures, but Gu Rong, having dealt with them so many times, has gained some insights!
Xue Qinghe glanced at the former, "With a Soul Master expert like Bone Douluo here, it truly puts one's mind at ease!"
With two Titled Douluo experts accompanying on this trip, he didn't need to worry too much himself!
...
Imperial Palace!
A soldier in armor rushed into the main hall, "Reporting to Your Majesty, there is news from the Crown Prince!"
Xue Ye was exceedingly excited, "Speak!"
Only then did the former continue, "To Your Majesty, the reinforcements sent out found the Crown Prince and the others in the vicinity of the soul beast forest, they are unharmed!"
"Just..."
Xue Ye furrowed his brows, "Just what?"
The soldier took a deep breath, "It's just that the soldiers responsible for protecting the Crown Prince and others were completely wiped out in the attack by abyssal creatures, none survived!"
Suffering the sudden loss of so many royal soldiers is quite a blow!
Having anticipated this situation, Xue Ye said in a deep voice, "I see... How were their bodies handled?"
The former answered truthfully, "Your Majesty, the bodies of the sacrificed soldiers have been laid to rest."
Indeed, it would not be possible to bring back all the bodies!
Therefore, burying them on the spot was the best approach!
Xue Ye nodded, "Very well, allocate funds from the treasury afterward and give them to the families of those sacrificed soldiers, as they died for the royal household and we mustn't let them down!"
If nothing is done at such a time, the remaining royal soldiers would surely feel discontented!
After all, no one wants their families to receive no compensation after sacrificing themselves for the royal household!
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Xue Ye shifted the topic, "How long until the Crown Prince returns to the imperial palace?"
Right now, all he wants is for Xue Qinghe to safely return to the imperial palace!
As for the cooperation matters, delaying it for a period of time would be fine!
The soldier showed a troubled expression, "This... Your Majesty, after discussions between the Crown Prince and Sect Master Ning, they decided to continue on to the Pope Hall, with no plans to return to the imperial palace in the short term."
Xue Ye, suddenly enraged, slammed the throne, "What??"
This time, after encountering the attack, Qing He and the others nearly perished at the hands of the abyssal creatures!
And now they still want to go to the Pope Hall!
Isn't this taking life-threatening risks?
And Sect Master Ning, why would he agree to such an absurd decision!
The soldier bowed his head and cautiously spoke, "Please calm down, Your Majesty. I believe that after the abyssal creature attack, there should not be another attack."
"Moreover, if they return to the imperial palace, wouldn't the soldiers who sacrificed, have lost their lives in vain?"
Hearing this, Xue Ye fell into silence...
"There is some truth in what you say, but... I must not let such a thing happen again!"
"Pass on my orders, send another army to the Pope Hall to ensure Qing He returns safely!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
...
The next day!
Pope Hall!
Hulena looked at Xu Sheng, who seemed slightly lost, and spoke, "Xu Sheng, I heard that the royal household will be coming these days, aren't you going to see the teacher?"
Xu Sheng was taken aback, seeming not to understand what she meant, "Nana, I'm somewhat unclear about what you mean."
Evil Moon interjected, "Xu Sheng, I think what Nana means is you probably have important matters to discuss with Your Holiness, right?"
Xu Sheng shook his head, "Not really."
Flame patted his shoulder, "Xu Sheng, you don't have to be like this, although we don't know what's going on, you do seem more anxious than usual these past days."
Xu Sheng was somewhat helpless, "Is that so, I didn't expect even you all noticed."
Indeed, he was contemplating how to negotiate cooperation between Sea God's Island and the Martial Soul Hall!
Evil Moon pressed on, "Xu Sheng, has something major happened in this period?"
Hulena immediately interrupted, "Brother, since Xu Sheng didn't say, it's likely not something we should know, so let's not ask further."
Flame shrugged, indicating he doesn't care, "Hey, Nana, it's no big deal, we wouldn't spread it, right, Xu Sheng?"
Xu Sheng glanced at them, "You all are aware of the existence of abyssal creatures, right?"
Hulena nodded, "Yes, we have some understanding of the information that the teacher had dispatched regarding abyssal creatures!"
Evil Moon seemed to guess something and exclaimed, "Could it be that the matter troubling you, Xu Sheng, is related to the abyssal creatures?"
Xu Sheng nodded slightly, "Correct, recently the abyssal creatures have been acting, I suspect this is a sign of an impending war."