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"Wherever you are, there I am; and if possible, I would like to be the queen."
Meng Hongchen's eyes moved, but he always looked directly at Xu Tianxi, his tone firm.
Xu Tianxi's expression was slightly stunned, and then he nodded: "Okay."
He said seriously, "After this operation is over and things have settled down back home, I'll prepare to retreat into seclusion. The next competition will be held in Mingdu in over two years, and there will surely be many people taking advantage of the opportunity to stir up trouble."
"I have a feeling this time the storm will be big. There might be an Extreme Douluo coming to Mingdu to stir up trouble."
If those people from Haotian Sect were not lying, then the two soul beasts joined forces with Sea God Island to attack Mingdu, which was a considerable threat. There was also the unstable factor of Holy Spirit Sect. Those people were only afraid that the world would not be in chaos and that not enough people would die.
The last war destroyed the empty Sun and Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy. This time, we can't turn Mingdu into a scorched earth.
As for Shrek... Xu Tianxi currently cannot predict what they will do. These people's way of thinking cannot be understood by normal people, and subsequent bilateral intelligence is needed.
Meng Hongchen hummed softly and whispered quietly, "Do you need me to help you kill those princes who once competed with Xu Tianran for the position of crown prince? I can use a variety of poisons to ensure that they can't survive and die silently."
Hearing this, Xu Tianxi's eyes twitched. Why do I feel that you want to rebel more than I do?
With his heart pounding, Xu Tianxi decisively rejected the suggestion.
"There's no need for us to get bloodstained when it comes to murder. Letting someone from the former Three Kingdoms do it for us will result in better results. After all, the poisoning will likely be discovered."
Xu Tianxi was not impressed by poisoning. None of the princes who could compete with Xu Tianran for the throne were ordinary people. Their soul power cultivation was above Soul Saint, and they inherited the Sun Martial Soul passed down from the Sun and Moon royal family.
Although this sun martial soul is not the ultimate fire, it is almost the same. It has strong resistance to toxins, and there are not many poisons that can kill them.
Once someone is inexplicably poisoned in the country, it goes without saying that he is being framed. Meng Hongchen's poison is recognized as highly toxic, and its characteristics are too obvious. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that it is extremely detrimental to his reputation.
Even if it was to launch the Xuanwu Change, Xu Tianxi didn't need to let Meng Hongchen do it for him. It would be more appropriate for him to shoot an arrow through the heart himself. He doesn't have the responsibility and is not qualified for that position.
Meng Hongchen nodded slightly, said "Oh", and watched the wind and clouds on the execution ground with Xu Tianxi.
After thinking for a moment, she continued, "Before I came here, Grandpa asked me to tell you that the giant humanoid soul guide he's responsible for is basically complete, but there are still some difficulties in its use. He asked if you have time to go and take a look."
"How far has the hall master's research progressed? How powerful is the giant humanoid soul guide he is researching estimated to be?" Xu Tianxi asked for details.
Meng Hongchen said, "His thing has now completed its framework and internals, but there are still some issues with the joints. His design concept is to develop a giant combat weapon. Once successful, with the various top-level soul guides installed, its power will be unlimited."
"There's no such thing as an unlimited design. Current technology doesn't allow it." Xu Tianxi shook his head and smiled, saying:
"So, the Hall Master wants to develop a giant humanoid soul guide that can fight against Ultimate Douluo. At least it has the combat power of a top-level Super Douluo. He is very ambitious."
"The large iron shell he was responsible for consumed a vast amount of Mingde Hall's resources. Several ninth-level soul masters worked together to build it. Even Grand Master participated in part of the work. Of course, he had a big heart."
Meng Hongchen made a gesture to signal, then continued, "But he didn't expect to be able to defeat the Ultimate Douluo with just that thing. His core goal was to gain enough experience. What he hoped most was to achieve mass production of low-configuration humanoid soul guides."
"In his and Grand Master's vision, once this humanoid soul guide device is mass-produced, it can be deployed in ordinary soul guide corps, allowing soul guide soldiers to achieve a major leap in strength, two or even three levels. However, this is destined to be a very long process."
"On the contrary, the path you took has more possibilities and gives Grand Master great hope. I also prefer your design. Unlike Xiao, I prefer the big one Grandpa is researching..."
From the mecha-type human soul guide to the battle armor, Meng Hongchen was obviously more interested in the battle armor.
Xu Tianxi touched his chin and thought that Lao Xiao and Senior Sister Meng had different cultivation directions and completely different tendencies.
One likes to be a long-range turret, and the other likes close combat, which just corresponds to the direction of mecha and battle armor.
Of course, mechas are not limited to long-range attacks, they can also fight in close combat.
"I have to tell Old Xiao when we get back that his neglect of Qi and blood training is wrong. He needs to pay attention to this from now on. Otherwise, I'll send him to the Terrorclaw Soul Instructor Group and ask Division Leader Liao to help train him..."
"Hey, isn't it too bad for you to do this?"
"What are you talking about? This is for his own good. Without a healthy body, how can he become a Super Douluo or even an Ultimate Douluo? If his body isn't strong enough, he can't even stand steady when firing long-range shots."
"So you're very strong?"
"It's natural..."
The high sun gradually set in the west, and its afterglow shone on the faces of Xu Tianxi and Meng Hongchen, reminding the two people who were eagerly discussing human soul guide technology and Xiao Hongchen's cultivation plan that time was almost up.
Glancing at the execution platform that was already being completed, Xu Tianxi waved his hand and announced that he was ready to call it a day and leave for the next one.
The next day, after clearing up the trouble in the Grand Duke's territory of Brilliant, Xu Tianxi sent a part of the elite team to escort the non-death row prisoners back to Mingdu, and he led his troops to the next duke's territory.
In the following month, the long-established aristocratic families in the Sun-Moon Empire suffered the most tragic disaster in history. War was imminent and the people were forced to either die or flee.
Within a month, there were no more nobles outside Mingdu of the Sun-Moon Empire. There are not many records of this in history books, but from then on, there were few forces of old noble origin that were active.
After the great purge, Xu Tianxi led his troops back to Mingdu and handed over the military power neatly, as if he had no interest in power at all.
However, Xu Tianxi himself was not interested in fame and fortune. He deserved praise for his great contribution in suppressing the Duke's rebellion and suggesting that nobles all over the world guard the tomb of the late emperor.
In the court, the old emperor, who was very stable on the throne, made an exception and conferred a title on the Duke of Zhenguo. Because of his great contributions to the country, he was promoted from Duke to Prince, and was given the privilege of entering the palace with a sword and shoes.
From then on, the three essential elements of rebellion, namely, wearing a sword and shoes when entering the palace, not bowing when entering the court, and not naming when praising or bowing, were basically complete.
Xu Tianxi was not in a hurry to get the military power. He entered the palace and exchanged words with the old emperor before turning around and leaving. He returned to the quiet place he had opened up to go into seclusion, and told outsiders not to wake him up early unless there was a major event.
Ultimately, strength is the foundation. Titles are empty. Without strength to guarantee it, it is common for power to be lost overnight.
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Douling Empire, the Holy Spirit Church altar built in the imperial palace.
Zhongli Wu was performing a routine sacrifice that day when he suddenly received a response from the Saint Emperor he had been longing for.
The blurred statue of the Holy Emperor emitted a bloody light that shot up into the sky. Several lines of large characters appeared in the air, and then a halo emerged from it and flew into Zhongli Wumei's heart.
Suddenly, Zhongli Wu, who received the information, was overjoyed and almost laughed wildly.
"The Blood River God-Slaying Formation? The Path to Godhood? The Lord Saint Emperor has truly appeared! Hehehe, the radiance of the Holy Spirit will soon illuminate every corner of Douluo Continent..."
Feng Ling waited for a long time, and only walked forward when Zhongli Wu's emotions had calmed down a little, pointing at the words in the sky and saying:
"Master, what does the Holy Emperor's decree mean by opening the dimensional passage, connecting the inner and outer worlds, and ushering the abyss into the world? I have never heard of any other planes outside of Douluo Continent."
Zhongli Wu chuckled sinisterly, waved his hand, and said nonchalantly, "Why think so much? The Holy Emperor has given an order, we just need to carry it out."
"This leader has received guidance from the Holy Emperor. As long as we follow his instructions and open a passage, we can usher in external forces to destroy this continent. When that happens, the light of our Holy Spirit will be overwhelmingly powerful, and this leader will be able to become an evil god and rule the world!"
"And you will all receive endless benefits, and your cultivation will soar!"
"Orders are being passed to gather all domestic resources. All experts in this sect must begin their efforts to open up the dimensional passage and usher in the abyss!"
"I'm waiting for your orders, hehehe..."