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But Emperor Xue Ye's plan went far beyond this.
He knew very well that to build a powerful Soul Master army, money and recruited rogue cultivators were not enough.
He needed top-tier cultivation resources, the most professional Soul Master training system, and, more importantly, heavyweight figures who could command respect.
Emperor Xue Ye paced back and forth in his study, the names of the major forces within Heaven Dou City flashing rapidly through his mind.
Finally, his gaze settled on two people.
"Men! Immediately prepare two official letters of the highest rank and send the Royal Knights to escort them personally!"
"The first, send to Moon Pavilion and give it to its master, Luo Nan!"
"The second, send to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan's base in Heaven Dou City and give it to Yu Luomian!"
Emperor Xue Ye's plan is extremely shrewd.
Luo Nan is currently the richest person in the entire Heaven Dou City, and even the entire Heaven Dou Empire!
Moon Pavilion's wealth has accumulated to an outrageous level, and Luo Nan's own strength is unfathomable.
If Luo Nan can be brought onto the royal family's chariot, then the empire's funding and resource problems for training a Soul Master Legion will be completely solved.
As for Yu Luomian, he is the most powerful figure in the area surrounding Heaven Dou City from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan, one of the three upper sects. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan possesses the most top-tier Beast Martial Soul inheritance and the most complete Soul Master training system on the entire continent.
As long as Yu Luomian can be persuaded to cooperate, the royal family can use the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan's experience to quickly establish an efficient Soul Master training mechanism.
"As long as these two people can be won over, my Soul Master Legion plan will be half successful!"
"At that time, even if we encounter that terrifying monster from last night again, my Heaven Dou Empire may not be without the power to fight!" "
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Half an hour later, in Heaven Dou City, at Moon Pavilion.
Sunlight streamed through the exquisitely carved window lattices, illuminating the luxurious and elegant dining room on the top floor of Moon Pavilion.
Luo Nan sat at the table, slowly and methodically slicing a piece of top-grade soul beast meat on his plate.
Tang Yuehua sat opposite him, gently feeding the young master in her arms specially made nutritious rice cereal.
The lingering fear from last night seemed to have completely dissipated, and the atmosphere among the family was exceptionally warm and peaceful.
Just then, Dugu Bo strode in from outside, his expression somewhat strange.
"Your Majesty, someone from the palace has arrived." Dugu Bo walked to Luo Nan's side and said in a low voice. "
It's the Grand Master of the Royal Knights, leading a delegation personally, bringing a personal letter from Emperor Xue Ye." "
He says His Majesty has a matter of utmost urgency regarding state affairs and wishes to invite you to the palace for a face-to-face meeting."
"Oh? Emperor Xue Ye wants to see me?"
Luo Nan stopped eating, raised an eyebrow, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Dugu Bo gave a wry smile and briefly recounted the rumors circulating outside:
"Your Majesty, the commotion you caused outside the city last night was enormous."
"Now the entire Heaven Dou City is buzzing with rumors that a god has descended to earth."
"Emperor Xue Ye is probably terrified. He issued a recruitment order early this morning and is going to spend ten million gold soul coins to build some kind of Soul Master Legion."
"He's probably approaching you this time because he's after your wealth and wants to recruit you to fight against that terrifying enemy from last night."
Hearing Dugu Bo's report, Luo Nan was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but chuckle.
"So, Emperor Xue Ye is going to sell everything he owns to build a Soul Master Legion to deal with me?" Luo Nan shook his head, casually taking the gilded letter of state from Dugu Bo, a playful smile curving his lips.
"Interesting. Since His Majesty the Emperor is so sincere, I'll go see how he intends to deal with me, his hypothetical enemy."
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As agreed, Luo Nan entered the highest-level reception hall of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family on time.
Seated at the head of the table was naturally the supreme ruler of the Heaven Dou Empire, Emperor Xue Ye.
To Emperor Xue Ye's left sat Prince Xue Xing, dressed in magnificent princely attire.
He held a cup of hot tea, his eyes gleaming, seemingly calculating something.
To Emperor Xue Ye's right sat a man clad in dark gold heavy armor, his physique as imposing as an iron tower.
This man had a cold, stern face, exuding an aura of authority and ruthless power.
This man was none other than the Heaven Dou Empire's top military figure, Grand Marshal Ge Long.
As a peak Soul Douluo of level eighty-nine, Ge Long held a pivotal position in the Heaven Dou Empire, being Emperor Xue Ye's most trusted pillar of the military.
At the head of the guest seats, Yu Luomian, the highest-ranking figure in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan's influence around Heaven Dou City, had been waiting for some time.
"Mr. Luo Nan, you've arrived."
To the surprise of Emperor Xue Ye and Ge Long, before the royal attendants could even announce their arrival, Yu Luomian, who had been sitting upright in his chair, suddenly stood up.
This high-ranking member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan, known throughout the Soul Master world for his fiery temper and arrogance, now strode towards Luo Nan.
His face was plastered with an eager, even somewhat ingratiating, smile, and he bowed slightly.
His respectful demeanor was far more humble than when he had met Emperor Xue Ye earlier!
This scene caused Emperor Xue Ye, sitting in the main seat, to slightly narrow his eyes, and his opinion of Luo Nan rose several levels higher.
Marshal Ge Long, standing to the side, frowned, a hint of displeasure and suspicion flashing in his eyes.
"Hmm, Elder Yu arrived quite early." Luo Nan simply nodded.
Then, he walked directly to the guest seat opposite Yu Luomian and casually sat down.
He leaned back slightly, crossed his legs, and calmly swept his gaze over the three people opposite him:
"Your Majesty, what brings you here today, having made such a grand gesture to invite me?"
Luo Nan's nonchalant, even arrogant, attitude instantly ignited the anger in Marshal Ge Long's heart.
As the Grand Marshal of the Empire, Ge Long, a lifelong soldier, valued the order of hierarchy and the majesty of the royal family above all else.
In his eyes, no matter how wealthy Luo Nan was, no matter how powerful the Moon Pavilion faction behind him was, he was ultimately just a citizen of the Heaven Dou Empire.
To dare to be so arrogant in front of the emperor was utterly rebellious!
"Insolence!"
Ge Long slammed his hand on the table:
"Luo Nan! Although you are a powerful Title Douluo, this is the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace!"
"Sitting before you is His Majesty the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire! Is this how you treat His Majesty?"
"Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong were both very respectful!"
Luo Nan merely turned his head slightly, glancing at Ge Long with an expression as if he were looking at an idiot.
This guy is quite brave!
"Ge Long, step back! Do not be rude to Mr. Luo Nan!"
Emperor Xue Ye glared fiercely at Ge Long, signaling him not to act rashly.
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