In contrast, Xue Qinghe's emotions seemed very indifferent...
Just now, he also felt the familiar aura emanating from the Aquipeia Forest; clearly, it was the aura of Porcupine Douluo...
In other words, he had already noticed the soldiers and soul masters from the Tiandou Empire who left the encampment earlier and followed them into the Aquipeia Forest....
It wouldn't be surprising if the recent explosion of soul power had already started the action!
Thinking of this, he looked towards Xue Beng and Du Gu Bo...
Even if Du Gu Bo couldn't be moved away, letting Xue Beng die in an accident!
However, as long as Porcupine Douluo kills most of the dispatched Tiandou Empire members and intentionally reveals some "flaws"
This way, it would cause friction between the Tiandou and Xingluo Empires!
In the current chaos caused by abyssal creatures, this would indeed bring no benefit to himself; yet for Xue Beng, it would undoubtedly be the last straw!
He initially proposed that Xue Beng should contact the Royal family of Xingluo Empire as a form of training, while he would merely assist from the sidelines!
Simply put, all the responsibility would be shifted onto the former!!
As he pondered...
The surroundings suddenly erupted with nervous cries...
"Help, help!"
"Too terrifying, the Xingluo Empire people have gone mad!!"
"We see the encampment, we survived, we made it out alive!!"
Several Tiandou Empire soldiers dashed hurriedly into the encampment, covered in a thick bloody scent.....
Seeing their appearance, the others were all shocked...
Xue Beng and Du Gu Bo felt a chill in their hearts, realizing something bad had surely happened, they quickly approached...
The former pretended to be calm, "What happened? Why are you like this? And what do you mean by saying you survived?"
However, these soldiers, trapped in fear, did not answer, their bodies trembling incessantly...
Seeing this, Du Gu Bo seemed to realize something, "Lord Xue Beng, let me handle this"
He then unleashed his Martial Soul, a peculiar green mist emerging...
After absorbing the venom, the soldiers' emotions finally calmed down....
Only then did Du Gu Bo ask again, "Quick, tell us what exactly happened after you entered the Aquipeia Forest"
Facing his inquiry, the soldiers, though afraid, began to explain...
"Just after we entered the Aquipeia Forest, we were attacked by a mysterious Titled Douluo, apart from us, everyone else died"
"That's right, that Titled Douluo struck viciously, completely disregarding our identities!!"
"It was terrifying, in an instant, he killed the rest of our companions, we barely managed to escape with all our might!"
Du Gu Bo's eyes widened in disbelief, "What? Attacked by a Titled Douluo expert?"
These are merely insignificant soldiers of the Tiandou Empire; being attacked by a distinguished Titled Douluo seems too unbelievable!
Xue Beng's face turned cold, "The one attacking the team is probably the guy Poison Douluo, you sensed earlier!"
He then questioned these soldiers again, "Did you identify that Titled Douluo's identity, or which faction he belongs to?"
This was all too strange!
It felt as if someone was manipulating things!
Upon hearing this, the soldiers began to recall...
"He didn't mention which faction he was from; we couldn't determine..."
"No, that's wrong; that guy accidentally revealed something, he mentioned that adult, and Your Majesty..."
"Yes, yes, I heard it too; I thought it was just an illusion!!"
Following their words, Xue Beng began to piece things together, "That adult...Your Majesty, there are only two figures fitting these titles; besides my father, it's probably Emperor Xingluo, right?"
"From this, it should be the Xingluo Empire's doing, which means they never intended to cooperate with the Tiandou Imperial Family; rather, they wished to seize this chance to deal with His Majesty Xue Ye..."
These words instantly caused an uproar...
The soldiers indignantly said, "What?? Are the Xingluo Empire people crazy? How dare they act against us; are they not afraid of triggering a war between the two countries?"
"Damn, we came here specially to receive those Xingluo Empire people, never expecting their true intentions!!"
"Then what are we waiting for, let's return immediately and inform His Majesty Xue Ye; this matter can't just be settled like that!!"
"Yes, yes, we must seek justice for our fallen comrades, even if it means going to war!"
Du Gu Bo furrowed his brow, speaking to stop them, "Everyone, calm down; things might not be that simple"
This reasoning flowed too smoothly, giving an unreal sensation!
No abyssal creatures are eyeing the human world now, could Emperor Xingluo truly have such a narrow view, choosing to go to war with the Tiandou Empire at such a crucial time??
He personally believed this was unlikely!!
Xue Beng regained his senses, realizing something similar, "Senior Douluo of Poison is right; though the other party disclosed this information, we can't be certain it's not a deliberate misdirection towards the Xingluo Empire!"
"Lord Xue Beng, Senior Douluo of Poison, are you excusing the Xingluo Empire? The Titled Douluo who attempted to assassinate us had already revealed his identity"
"Lord Xue Beng, he killed our companions, how can we remain calm"
"Damn Xingluo Empire guys, I'll personally..."
"Xue Beng, Senior Douluo of Poison, I don't agree with your views; the attacking Titled Douluo already leaked his identity, yet you remain unmoved; isn't that a bit unreasonable"
"Or, are you trying to shield them?"
Xue Qinghe's sudden words made Du Gu Bo and Xue Beng's eyes immediately turn to him...
Confirming one thing in their hearts!
The soldiers' encounter with the Titled Douluo definitely had something to do with this person!
Xue Beng regained composure, explaining promptly, "Brother, don't speak nonsense; we're simply concerned if someone intentionally guided Tiandou Empire and Xingluo Empire into hostility"
Xue Qinghe sneered slightly, "Xue Beng, are you suggesting some other force deliberately sent a Titled Douluo-level expert to assassinate us for the purpose of creating discord between the two nations?"
"Isn't that a bit too ridiculous?"
"There are not many forces across the Continent that even possess a Titled Douluo level expert!!"
Xue Ye didn't want the conversation to continue, "Brother, you're being unreasonable!"
This person, causing discord between Xingluo Empire and Tiandou Empire, what exactly is the objective??
What benefits does it bring to the force backing him?