Chapter 370: The Soul Masters from Tiandou Empire Enter Haotian Sect
Although such a powerful force should be enough to handle any situation on the continent, Bibi Dong still went to the Temple of Elders in the back mountains after the elders left, planning to add a final layer of insurance for the Haotian Sect operation.
"Did the Pope come to request the use of the Temple's power to deal with Haotian Sect?"
"Yes, this mission will be fully commanded by Xue'er. The Great Elder will directly move people to the Tiandou Imperial Palace."
Bibi Dong nodded without expression, making her intention clear: "I know you don't want to lend me people, but surely lending them to your granddaughter isn't a problem."
Sure enough, Qian Daoliu didn't hesitate at all and agreed. He also hoped for his granddaughter to return to Spirit Hall soon to inherit the divine position.
"Alright, I understand. I will send Old Six and Old Seven to participate in this mission."
With her goal achieved, Bibi Dong didn't want to stay in the Angel Temple for any longer. She nodded and walked down the mountain.
Qian Daoliu silently apologized to his old friend, then called for the two Douluo—Qian Jun and Jiang Mo.
"Big Brother, is there something you need us to do?"
"Yes, Xue'er plans to take action against Haotian Sect soon. You two go with her and support her. If she needs you to intervene, you can adjust accordingly."
Qian Daoliu gave a slight smile to his brothers, explaining the purpose of this mission.
"Oh? Xue'er is finally going to make a move?"
"Is Ning Bei not going to help?"
In contrast to Qian Jun's excitement, Jiang Mo was clearly more thoughtful. Normally, with Ning Bei's backing, Qian Renxue shouldn't need to ask for their help.
"Having you act isn't Xue'er's decision. It's the Pope's direct request."
This caused Jiang Mo to pause for a moment, then he raised his brows in curiosity and said, "It seems their mother-daughter relationship has improved quite a bit?"
"Who knows? As long as it doesn't harm Xue'er, I don't care."
Qian Daoliu didn't care much about their relationship, as long as it didn't interfere with Qian Renxue's divine trial. He could ignore anything else.
"Alright, then. Let's go. Are we going to the Tiandou Imperial Palace to find Xue'er?"
"Yes, most likely, you won't need to intervene. After all, Bibi Dong has already sent quite a few people."
Once the mission was assigned, Qian Jun and Jiang Mo didn't waste any time. They exchanged a few words with their old comrades before setting off for Tiandou.
At the same time, the Soul Master team sent by Qian Renxue, led by Tang Yuehua, also arrived at Haotian Sect.
Sect Master Tang Xiao and five elders went down the mountain to greet them. Everyone was full of smiles, warmly welcoming the team.
The leader of the Soul Masters from Tiandou Empire was named Xue Hu. His martial spirit was a three-meter long Xuanhua axe. Ten years ago, he was a Soul Emperor disciple from Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Thanks to Ning Bei's help, he had since broken through to Soul Douluo. Although not famous, his strength was quite impressive. Moreover, as an orphan adopted by Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he was extremely loyal to the sect.
At this moment, wearing the Tiandou military armor, Xue Hu rode a horse behind Tang Yuehua, slowly approaching the high-ranking members of Haotian Sect. After dismounting, Xue Hu cupped his fists in salute.
"I am Xue Hu, the commander of the Tiandou Imperial Guard. I greet Sect Master Tang and the elders."
"General Xue, you're too kind. We should thank you for coming to Haotian Sect's aid. We are deeply grateful."
Not carrying the typical arrogance of an imperial official, Xue Hu received a warm and respectful greeting from the elders. The atmosphere became quite harmonious.
"I am merely carrying out the will of His Majesty. There is no need for such formalities."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Xue Hu introduced the vice-commanders behind him to the high-ranking members of Haotian Sect. These men, like Xue Hu, were also adopted by Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and their life experiences were similar.
After a simple introduction, Tang Xiao, demonstrating the demeanor of a sect master, stepped aside and invited Xue Hu to join them.
"Let's not stand here. Haotian Sect has already prepared a banquet for you all. Please, come in."
"Thank you, Sect Master Tang."
As they exchanged a few more words, Xue Hu began to observe the path leading into the sect. He noted that the sect was located in a mountainous area, easy to defend and hard to attack. As he walked, he carefully memorized the locations of Haotian Sect's defenses, information that would be useful in the coming operations.
"Your Majesty truly is capable. At just thirty, you've already unified the Star Luo Empire and become the ruler of the continent. This is something that even previous Tiandou emperors couldn't achieve."
"Yes, this is why my brothers are willing to serve the Emperor. His Majesty is a rare talent, excelling in both military and civil affairs. He is indeed a wise ruler."
As they conversed, they reached the entrance of Haotian Sect. Looking up at the imposing Haotian Sect characters engraved on the stone wall, Xue Hu felt a slight disdain. Was this the Haotian Sect that used to be so dominant? Now, it seemed less impressive than Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The elders, noticing Xue Hu's expression, immediately felt their faces burn with embarrassment, filled with a sense of shame that they couldn't face their ancestors.
"Due to the pressure from Spirit Hall, Haotian Sect is indeed a bit desolate right now. Please don't take offense."
"Indeed, Spirit Hall's evil deeds have made them very unpopular. We must join hands to ensure their ambitions don't succeed."
Although Xue Hu felt disdain in his heart, he still maintained enough politeness to say these words, which greatly comforted the elders. Their regard for him increased.
While the group was walking around the sect, Tang San, who was meditating and training in his residence, heard the commotion. He rose and went to the window, looking out at the scene. Seeing Tang Xiao and a group of Soul Masters chatting and laughing as they entered, he immediately understood. He had already heard from Tang Xiao about the alliance with Tiandou, and now it seemed that the reinforcements from Tiandou had arrived.
His gaze swept over the leader, Xue Hu, and Tang San furrowed his brow. He had an unsettling feeling, but he couldn't pinpoint what was wrong.
Reluctantly, Tang San shook his head, dismissing the strange thoughts. He figured he was probably just too tired from all the recent training. With Spirit Hall as their great enemy, Tiandou Empire shouldn't interfere with the alliance.
After hosting a banquet for the Tiandou Soul Master team, Tang Xiao took Xue Hu on a tour of the sect and arranged for the group's quarters.
The western part of the sect, near the mountains, was originally a mining area. Since the mines had been exhausted over the years, a large area of land had become available. After some construction, it was now suitable for housing. Moreover, it was not far from the sect entrance, allowing Tiandou Soul Masters to respond quickly to any attack from Spirit Hall, which was Tang Xiao's little precaution.
Xue Hu didn't mind; after all, they weren't here to relax. He had already seen the accommodations for Haotian Sect's high-ranking members during the meal, and they were not much different from the temporary quarters. So, he didn't feel like he or his men were being treated poorly.
"Alright, we'll stay here. Sect Master Tang, if you need anything, feel free to send someone to summon me."
(END CHAPTER)
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