Federation!
The Chairman of the Council sat in the primary seat, fingers interlocked, listening gravely to the report from the messenger...
"The Abyssal Emperors have already attacked, and currently Hall Master Guan along with the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion are jointly resisting!"
"Additionally, through a preliminary assessment, the Soul Defense Barrier can hold for several hours without being breached!"
Hearing these words, one of the council members excitedly remarked, "Great, it seems the composite-type Soul Defense Barrier is working effectively."
Another council member nodded in agreement, "Indeed, if we had known it would be so effective, we should have used it during the Abyss war!"
"Moreover, with the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion and Hall Master Guan defending the line, they will surely be able to withstand the Abyssal Emperors' assault!"
"This is surely the advanced technology developed by our Federation; the intelligence of those Abyssal Emperors cannot possibly comprehend it!"
Against these words from the council members, Qiangu Qingfeng abruptly interrupted, "Honorable council members, you may be overly optimistic. As early as during the Abyssal upheavals long ago, the Abyssal Emperors already exhibited intelligence not inferior to humans!"
"The Soul Defense Barrier can withstand for a time, but not indefinitely!"
As an authoritative expert in the domain of the brain, he had also analyzed the brains of the Abyssal Emperors, and his conclusions had once caused a collective disturbance among the Soul Masters!
But this statement did not elicit the attention of the council members...
"Deputy Councilman, I know you are an expert in the domain of the brain, but such remarks may overestimate the Abyssal Emperors!"
"If their intelligence was comparable to ours, why would they still be sealed in the abyss! They would have long conquered the continent!"
"Indeed, no matter what, the Abyssal Emperors are still inferior beings, unworthy of being compared with us humans!"
"I think, Deputy Councilman, you are overly cautious; the Abyssal Emperors are merely so much!"
Qiangu Qingfeng frowned, clearly discontent with the council members' dismissive attitude...
Now, how many defensive lines have the Abyssal Emperors already destroyed, yet these council members still have the audacity to speak like this!
If this mindset doesn't change, the abyssal creatures might truly rule over the Soul Land in the future!
The Chairman glanced at Qiangu Qingfeng, then cast a look at the council members, and said calmly, "I agree with the Deputy Councilman; his research in the domain of the brain is deeper than anyone else's, and if he expresses such an opinion, he must have his reasons!"
"Whether it's for the Soul Land or for our Federation, we must take it seriously!"
The council members were visibly somewhat dissatisfied, but due to the former's authority, they chose to remain silent...
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When the reinforcements from the Xingluo Empire arrived at the first city, they were all stunned by the scene before them...
"Hiss... Is this really a city? It's completely in ruins!"
"I didn't expect the destructive power of the Abyssal Creature Army to be so terrifying, flattening an entire city. His Majesty was correct in calling us for reinforcements!"
"It's hard to imagine the catastrophic casualties if such a horrific Abyssal Creature Army were to invade our Xingluo Empire!"
"It's too terrifying! This must be reported to His Majesty!"
The city before them appeared with hardly a single intact place, only traces of smoke and battlefield rage...
The leading man also took a deep breath, barely suppressing the tumult within his heart...
"I genuinely don't know if the Soul Land can withstand the invasion of the Abyssal Creature Army!"
A Soul Douluo Warrior beside him inquired, "Sir, what should we do?"
The former, upon hearing, responded coldly, "Report everything that has happened. His Majesty must pay attention! The Abyssal Creature Army must be eliminated, otherwise it will surely affect our Xingluo Empire!"
Initially, he was reluctant to support the Soul Land, but the current situation left him no choice!
The Soul Douluo Warrior slightly nodded, "Yes, sir, I will report the intelligence to His Majesty immediately!"
With that said, he began using a soul tool for communication...
Once all the information was completely relayed, he spoke again, "Sir, the situation has been reported; should we now..."
The man pressed his lips together, "Notify the entire army to continue advancing, hoping we can catch up..."
This time, the Xingluo Empire's reinforcements numbered several thousand, making it impractical to travel solely using a soul guidance train, as mechas could not be issued to everyone!
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Yuanen Zhentian nodded, then turned around and said, "Hmm, I'll go check on Yehui and them first, you guys continue chatting!"
Tang Wulin, upon hearing this, immediately responded, "Elder Yuan'en, I'll go too!"
Xie Xie was a brother he had acknowledged from deep within while at the East Sea Academy, and now as he had fallen, he shared the same heartache!
Thus, the two left the place, soon arriving outside a room...
With a complex expression, Yuanen Zhentian knocked on the door, "Yehui, may we come in?"
Several seconds later, a response came from inside, "Come in!"
Tang Wulin and Yuanen Zhentian exchanged a glance before pushing the door open to enter, only to be immediately struck by the sight of Yuanen Yehui, who was slumped by the bedside, her eyes bloodshot...
It was not hard to see that she had been keeping vigil here for a long time without sleep!
She wiped the corner of her eyes, forcing herself to speak in a steady tone, "Grandpa, and Wulin..."
Yuanen Zhentian's heart softened as he gently asked, "Yehui… have you been crying?"
Yuanen Yehui naturally couldn't admit it, and said falteringly, "No… no."
Tang Wulin sighed, softly comforting, "Yehui, you don't need to force yourself; we all know Xie Xie's death is a big blow to you!"
Then, he looked at the bed where Xie Xie's body lay intact, but void of any vitality...
Unexpectedly, Yuanen Yehui retorted with some agitation, "Xie Xie isn't dead yet. Elder Ya Li said there's still a faint trace of life in his body, and as long as that holds, he might still come back!"
The former opened his mouth, but eventually swallowed his words...
Elder Ya Li's words were evidently meant to spare Yuanen Yehui excessive grief!
As for the life energy supposedly lingering in Xie Xie's body?
It was likely just a fabricated excuse, otherwise, he would have been revived long ago...
Yuanen Zhentian walked to Yuanen Yehui's side, gently massaging her shoulders, "Yehui, you are right; I also believe Xie Xie won't just leave us like this!"
At that moment, Ya Li also walked in from outside…
After casting a calm glance around, she said to Tang Wulin, "Wulin, could you step outside for a moment? I have something to talk to you about!"
Though feeling curious, he still followed her...
After walking a short distance, Ya Li slowly turned around, and gravely said, "Wulin, Yehui's psychological state is very unstable. As her companion, I hope you can help her out of this shadow as soon as possible!"
Tang Wulin immediately replied, "Elder Ya Li, Yehui is my companion, even if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have done it."
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