Spirit Pagoda!
Inside the laboratory!
Many researchers in white coats are looking excitedly at the soul beast they have created...
It is a juvenile white tiger, asleep and breathing evenly, its entire body emitting a crystalline glow, but if you carefully sense its aura, you will find it is a soul beast that is five thousand years old!
Upon feeling watched, it quickly opened its amber eyes and affectionately licked its paw...
One of the middle-aged researchers couldn't help but laugh and said, "Hahahaha, we have finally succeeded; we have finally created a soul beast over five thousand years old for the first time."
Another slightly younger female researcher could hardly conceal her joy and agreed, "This is amazing. If this technology matures a bit, all human Soul Masters could even have soul beasts as pets!"
"Shh, don't say such things. It's said that our Pagoda Master seems to have close ties with some of the existing ferocious beasts!"
"Yes, I've heard that too, but it has nothing to do with us, so let's not speculate wildly!"
"Let's not talk about these things. Judging from its aura, this soul beast indeed has five thousand years of cultivation, but... why is it still in its juvenile phase?"
"Perhaps it has something to do with the blood samples provided by the Pagoda Master, or perhaps it was the blood provided by those ferocious beasts!"
This task was specially ordered by Gu Yuena when she left!
Although the process was somewhat convoluted, the result is good!
Suddenly, someone exclaimed, "Wait... look quickly, isn't this soul beast slightly bigger than before!"
In an instant, everyone turned their gaze...
However, they found nothing unusual...
"Hmm? Isn't it the same size as before? There hasn't been any change at all!"
"Yes, could it be that you're seeing illusions?"
"This soul beast was just created; how could it possibly grow so quickly!"
The previous researcher scratched his head, "Or... maybe I misjudged it."
Thinking about it, it has only been a few minutes since it was created, how could it possibly grow so fast!
Little did they know, while they were discussing, that soul beast quietly grew a bit larger again…
Feeling tired, it fell asleep once more…
"Everyone quiet, now let's dispatch someone to send this soul beast to the Ten Thousand Beast Platform, make sure nothing happens to it!"
Otherwise, we'll be held responsible!
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At this moment, a Federation Member walked in from outside, bowed, and said to everyone, "Report to the Chairman, esteemed Council Members, other factions have arrived, they are currently waiting outside the Federation!"
The Chairman paused his words, then said solemnly, "They've arrived so quickly? It seems the other factions are taking the instigation of war by the Dou Ling Empire very seriously!"
"Alright, let's have them..."
Before he could finish speaking, one of the council members interrupted, "Wait, has the Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda arrived?"
The Federation Member was stunned for a moment, then truthfully replied, "No, it seems they only sent a high-ranking member of the Spirit Pagoda to discuss!"
This statement clearly sparked dissatisfaction among the other council members...
"Hmph, the Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda is really at ease, sending only a representative!"
"Indeed, in this defense against the Abyssal Creature Army, the help given by the Spirit Pagoda was minimal, if it weren't a top-ranking power on Soul Land, they would be held accountable!"
"Speaking of which, all major factions suffered heavy losses in the battles, except for the Spirit Pagoda, which hardly had any wounded!"
"I see, that Pagoda Master is ultimately just a greenhorn, unaware of the importance of such matters!"
The Chairman glanced at them, stopping them, "Alright, matters regarding the Spirit Pagoda can be discussed later, the primary concern now is how to respond to the Douling Empire!"
"You, immediately notify the representatives of other factions to come to the Federal Conference Room for discussions!"
"Yes, Chairman!"
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Soon, representatives from major powers across Soul Land have arrived at the Council Hall, each taking their pre-assigned seats...
The Chairman, sitting in the leading position, looked at Zang Xin not far away, and smiled lightly, "I didn't expect Sect Master Zang himself to come, truly an honor for our Federation!"
The latter responded calmly, "The Chairman jests, the Federation indeed played an invaluable role in resisting the Abyssal Creature Army!"
"Such courtesy must be given!"
Though the Chairman showed no outward expression, he felt quite pleased internally, "Sect Master Zang, you flatter me. This time, the disciples of the Tang Sect have also contributed significantly, and the resistance against the Abyssal Creature Army is due to the efforts of every faction!"
Zang Xin nodded slightly, "The Chairman is entirely correct!"
The former then turned his gaze to Cai Yue'er, asking with a heavy tone, "By the way, Elder Cai, to my knowledge, Elder Long of the Sea God's Pavilion..."
Cai Yue'er knew there was no hiding it and nodded, "Yes, Elder Long sacrificed herself in the battle."
Not only Long Yeyue but also Wu Changkong, Le Zhengen, and other powerful individuals fell, dealing a heavy blow to the high-level combat forces of Soul Land!
The Chairman opened his mouth, sighed, and said, "Elder Cai, my condolences!"
Cai Yue'er waved her hand, not dwelling on it, but instead changing the subject, "These matters are in the past, Chairman, let's focus on today's main topic."
After all, in the Council Hall, only the Tang Sect, Shrek Academy, the Federation, the Spirit Pagoda, and a few other sects have a voice!
If these top powers don't speak, the other factions can only remain silent observers...
The Chairman originally wanted to inquire further, but seeing the other party's insistence, he conceded...
After covering his mouth and coughing, he announced, "Today, I specially invited the representatives to the Federation Parliament Hall to discuss how to respond to the Dou Ling Empire!"
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The entire meeting lasted for numerous hours before it ended…
Seeing Cai Yue'er about to leave, Zang Xin couldn't help but speak up, "Elder Cai, please wait!"
Cai Yue'er paused, puzzled, "Sect Master Zang, is there something you need?"
Zang Xin stepped to her front and said with deep regret, "Regarding the destruction of Shrek Academy, as the Tang Sect Master, I deeply regret this!"
Cai Yue'er hurriedly explained, "Sect Master Zang, no need to feel troubled. This is also our fault for not leaving a Sea God Pavilion Elder to guard, giving the Holy Spirit Cult a chance!"
"The Tang Sect did nothing wrong!"
Of course, it's impossible to say she doesn't hold any resentment in her heart!
Zang Xin looked straight into her eyes, seeing a hint of desolation in them...
He continued, "Elder Cai, listen to me first, to make up for this, months ago, I had already ordered the Tang Sect disciples to rebuild Shrek Academy at the fastest pace!"
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