In Bi Bidong's eyes, Xu Sheng's answer was undoubtedly a death sentence for the human race!
If even he thought there was no hope, then there truly was no hope!
Yet, Xu Sheng seemed to sense the despair mixed in his words and said, "Your Holiness, don't worry too much. Although the Heaven Saint Crack Abyss Spear in the hands of the Abyssal Emperor is powerful, cultivating strong abyssal creatures is not so simple!"
Bi Bidong waved her hand, forcing a smile, "Xu Sheng, you don't need to comfort me. I just feel that humans have lived on this land for so long, and now they might be overtaken by abyssal creatures. It's just a bit emotional for me!"
It's not really because my character is so noble!
Xu Sheng's gaze flickered for a moment, "With someone like Your Holiness here, abyssal creatures won't easily occupy the Continent!"
Bi Bidong's mood eased a bit, "Xu Sheng, if others from different factions heard this, they'd probably laugh at me!"
However, Xu Sheng didn't seem to think so, "So what? A gentleman observes actions, not intentions. As long as Your Holiness is willing to fight against the abyssal creatures for humanity, even with ulterior motives, in the end, it's worthy of all of humanity's praise!"
Bi Bidong gave him a deep look, "Xu Sheng, you're the first person to say such things to me!"
"However, I think so too. Although my goal is to rule the Tiandou Empire, it's all premised on there being no abyssal creatures causing chaos."
Xu Sheng nodded, "It seems Your Holiness has regained your confidence, so there's nothing more for me to say!"
With that, he turned to leave...
But Bi Bidong seemed to think of something and quickly spoke, "Wait, Xu Sheng, if humanity repels the abyssal creatures, what will your situation be?"
Xu Sheng was taken aback, not expecting this question, and pondered, "Perhaps I will disappear from this era, or I might remain forever. It's all unknown!"
Bi Bidong's eyes finally showed a hint of genuine emotion, "Aren't you afraid? If we defeat the abyssal creatures, yet you yourself get erased..."
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Xingluo Empire!
In Emperor Dai Yueyan's room!
He seemed to sense something and softly said, "Is that you, Yun'er? Come in!"
With that, Dai Yun'er, clad in a robe that concealed her graceful figure, pushed open the door and entered...
Her beautiful eyes glanced at Dai Yueyan, who was engrossed in thought with a furrowed brow, and she asked in confusion, "Brother, I see your brows knitted. What is it that's bothering you so much?"
He shook his head and sighed, "Oh, nothing, just headaches over some trivial matters of the Empire!"
Dai Yun'er pursed her lips and walked behind Dai Yueyan, reaching out with her delicate hand to gently massage his shoulders...
"Brother, ever since Father passed, you've changed a lot..."
Dai Yueyan raised an eyebrow, "Yun'er, why do I feel like you're behaving oddly today?"
In the past, Dai Yun'er wouldn't be so gentle, let alone massage his shoulders!
Dai Yun'er pouted, "No way, I've always been like this; you just never noticed before."
After a pause, she added, "It's because of the Holy Spirit Cult within Xingluo Empire, right?"
Dai Yueyan did not deny it upon hearing this...
His expression grew much more serious, "Yes, the Holy Spirit Cult has now grown into a towering tree, and even with all the Empire's efforts, we can't curb its rise!"
"But what truly worries me isn't this; it's that the Holy Spirit Cult has been too quiet recently, so quiet it unsettles me!"
Dai Yun'er countered, "Isn't that better? Perhaps the Holy Spirit Cult is afraid of our Xingluo Empire!"
In recent years, the Xingluo Empire has been working hard to enhance the overall strength of its army and to develop soul tools!
Now, although not matching the Douluo Federation, there's a hint of catching up!
Dai Yueyan promptly denied this, "No, quite the opposite; the Holy Spirit Cult is surely brewing an even bigger scheme! The incident of the abyss almost breaking through on the Soul Land, Yun'er, you should know, it's not unrelated to the Holy Spirit Cult!"
"Even though they are on Xingluo Land, it's as if... whenever they wish, they can control the entire Xingluo Empire!"
"This feeling is as unbearable as having one's life seized by another!"
Dai Yun'er, not knowing how to console him, softly replied, "Brother, relax a bit; surely there will be a way in the future!"
Dai Yueyan leaned his head against her chest, "I hope so... Alright, tell me your purpose for coming; I don't believe you came just to visit your brother!"
Dai Yun'er blinked her beautiful eyes, "Hehe, brother, I can't fool you!"
"After you rejected me last time, I thought it over and still want to go to the Soul Land; there's so much I've never seen!"
Then she looked at him expectantly...
Just as she thought she would be rejected as usual...
Dai Yueyan calmly replied, "Okay!"
Dai Yun'er was overjoyed, "Br... Brother, you... actually agreed?"
Dai Yueyan replied irritably, "Hmm, what else could I do if I didn't agree? Keep you in the imperial palace forever? I'm sure if Father were still alive, he wouldn't allow it either!"
"Yay, I knew you were the best, brother, mua!"
In her excitement, Dai Yun'er couldn't help but give Dai Yueyan a big kiss on the cheek...
But before she could finish celebrating, a voice rang out in the room, "However, I have one condition!"
Dai Yun'er nodded, "Brother, tell me. As long as I can do it, I'll agree!"
Dai Yueyan gazed at her with a complex expression, "In the future, without my orders, no matter what happens, you must never return to the Xingluo Empire!"
"If you can promise this, I'll agree to let you go."
Dai Yun'er didn't think much and immediately agreed, "No problem!"
"Alright, then go and prepare. You will leave for the Soul Land tomorrow!"
"As you command, my dear brother!"
With a wave of her hand, she bounced out...
At that moment, an elder exuding a terrifying aura stepped out of the shadows, frowning, "Your Majesty, are you really going to let Her Royal Highness the Princess go to the Soul Land?"
Dai Yueyan said solemnly, "Yes, the unease in my heart is growing stronger; the Xingluo Empire might be on the verge of great change!"
"As the Emperor of Xingluo Empire, I will not back down, but I absolutely cannot let Yun'er fall into danger!"
Since ascending to the throne, he vowed to live and die with the Xingluo Empire!
But at the same time, he promised his father to protect Dai Yun'er, so sending her to the Soul Land is the only way!
The elder didn't say much more, "I understand, Your Majesty. Tomorrow, I will personally escort Her Royal Highness to the Soul Land!"