Upon hearing these words, Xue Ye's expression grew a bit grim...
The intent of the former was overly clear, leaving him no room for wild speculation!
Immediately, he voiced gravely, "Sect Master Ning, do you think royal soldiers will become a burden?"
Ning Fengzhi quickly waved his hand to explain, "No, no, Your Majesty Xue Ye, don't misunderstand. It's just that the abyssal creatures attacked the royal troops last time, causing severe casualties!"
"If you dispatch some to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect for support, the royal defense will be greatly reduced!"
Gu Rong nodded in affirmation, "Indeed, if abyssal creatures seize this opportunity to invade the imperial palace, the consequences would be unthinkable!"
Upon hearing their explanation, Xue Ye felt somewhat relieved, but he did not give up on providing support...
"I see, but don't Sect Master Ning and Bone Douluo underestimate the royal household? The number of royal soldiers lost won't affect much!"
"So, there is no need to worry about the safety of the imperial palace. The primary goal now is to aid the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!!"
The royal family's foundation built over the years could not possibly be heavily impacted by a single attack!
Moreover, those lost were merely some royal soldiers who are not Soul Masters!
Upon hearing the last part, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong exchanged glances...
They grasped the underlying implication...
That is, the royal family's foundation is far more than this!!
Gu Rong took a deep breath, "Feng Zhi, now that His Majesty Xue Ye has spoken, we needn't worry about the royal household's safety anymore."
Even though royal soldiers are ordinary people, it doesn't mean they have no role at all!
Ning Fengzhi also quickly understood, casting a grateful look towards Xue Ye, "Then as His Majesty Xue Ye said before, let a portion of the royal soldiers accompany us to support the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!"
It's not the time to argue about these things; the earlier we set out, the less likely the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect will face such a predicament!!
Xue Ye didn't waste words and coldly commanded, "Good! Come!"
As his words fell, a royal soldier stepped into the hall, bowing, "Your Majesty."
Xue Ye ordered, "Immediately lead several teams to accompany Sect Master Ning and the others to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect to provide support!!"
The soldier promptly affirmed, "Yes, Your Majesty."
Then, he turned to Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, speaking respectfully, "Sect Master Ning, Bone Douluo, please..."
Watching them leave the hall, Xue Ye's expression grew increasingly stern...
He spoke to himself, "Forming a Soul Master army within the royal household seems to be the right choice, but for now, the numbers are insufficient to compare to various forces..."
Most Soul Masters choose to join sects and the Martial Soul Hall, so there are very few willing to serve the royal family!
It seems necessary for Heaven Dou Royal Academy and various Elemental Academies to undergo some changes!!
This way, we can train Soul Masters loyal to the royal family!!
Thinking of this, he decisively called out, "Come, summon Prince Xue Xing!!"
....
Not long after, Xue Xing arrived at the hall...
However, his expression was evidently somewhat uneasy...
Xue Ye naturally noticed his expression and immediately said, "Xue Xing, are you so unwilling to meet my summons?"
Xue Xing restrained his previous emotions and replied, "Brother, you misunderstand, I've just been handling Heaven Dou Royal Academy matters these days, feeling a bit fatigued, there's no unwillingness at all."
Xue Ye didn't push and instead smiled warmly, "Is that so, it seems you're really dedicated to Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
This smile made Xue Xing feel ominous...
After furrowing his brow, he chose to go straight to the point, "Brother, I don't know why you specifically summoned me today?"
The former would definitely not summon me without reason!
If not for the matter of massive noble students departing from Heaven Dou Royal Academy!
Then it must be another important issue!
Xue Ye pulled back his smile, "Of course, nothing escapes your notice, my summons this time are indeed for serious discussions."
Xue Xing looked more solemn, "Brother, you can speak directly, there's no need for this."
Xue Ye pursed his lips and posed a question, "Xue Xing, what do you think of the current royal household?"
Xue Xing almost answered without hesitation, "Naturally, under your management, everything is in order!"
Xue Ye frowned, seemingly dissatisfied with this answer, "Xue Xing, you know, I ask this not to hear flattery!"
Xue Xing paused, then sighed.....
"Brother, what I said just now was indeed the truth, the Tiandou Empire is continuously developing under your leadership..."
"However, there are also some issues."
Xue Ye nodded in agreement, "Such as?"
Xue Xing, although unaware of why he asked, still answered truthfully, "Such as...Tiandou Empire's military strength appears strong but is mainly composed of ordinary royal soldiers, whose effect in true battles is minimal."
"Even when compared to sects, it's at a disadvantage!"
"To sustain Tiandou Empire's prominence, we must absorb numerous Soul Masters into the royal household!!!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Ye finally praised, "Well said, I didn't expect you, Xue Xing, to think the same as I do!"
Xue Xing seemed to hear an implication, "Brother, do you also think so?"
Xue Ye unreservedly responded, "Indeed, after the abyssal creature attack, I increasingly feel relying solely on ordinary royal soldiers cannot strengthen the Tiandou Empire!!"
"Thus, I intend to enact reforms!"
Xue Xing was a bit puzzled, "Reforms??"
Yet he shortly reminded, "Brother, honestly, the current situation isn't very suitable for major reforms!"
Xue Ye shook his head, "No, it's precisely due to the tense situation that reforms are needed!"
"You must have understood the abyssal creature matters, if they attack the royal household, can the royal soldiers resist??"
Seeing this, Xue Xing seriously contemplated, "Brother, though I've never witnessed abyssal creatures firsthand, from Sect Master Ning and others' descriptions, the royal household...is defenseless!"
"Even if they did resist, the losses would be immense!"
This remains his conservative estimate!
If such a situation arises, royal soldiers would likely become fodder for abyssal creatures!!
Xue Ye did not deny but continued following his words, "Exactly, hence why reforms are necessary!!"
"Xue Xing, I now entrust you with a task!"
"Regarding the students of Heaven Dou Royal Academy and the four elements, I need assurance that they will join the royal household upon graduation, rather than the Martial Soul Hall!"
"For this, I'm willing to offer some incentives!!"