Douluo: Twin Origins, Suppressing the World

Chapter 221 What does Jiang Xue's oath have to do with me, Ling Shuang?
"Speaking of which, that guy's backing must be quite powerful, right? Won't something bad happen to him?" Ling Shuang asked casually.

With five Soul Kings as bodyguards, the young master's background is very likely that of a high-ranking official in the Sun Moon Empire.

The fact that such a person died in a sensitive place like a casino should surely have attracted the attention of the Sun Moon Empire.

This could very well lead to the exposure of this place, but Dark Douluo seems completely unconcerned.

Ling Shuang frowned slightly. Could it be that he was mistaken?

Xu Tianran actually knew that the Holy Spirit Cult had a stronghold at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, and he trusted it so much that he didn't need to send anyone to keep an eye on things happening there.
"Your Highness, rest assured, nothing will happen." Dark Douluo gave a smug smile.

"This matter will not reach the Crown Prince or the royal family; it will end quietly like this."

"Hmm?" Ling Shuang asked curiously, "Why?"

Dark Douluo trusted Ling Shuang quite a bit and didn't hide anything: "Because we have people in the royal family, the officials in charge of this area are our people."

"Moreover, most of these young men in the casino have already been influenced by us, and they will not publicize what happened today."

"Even if someone lets it slip, someone will forcefully quell the matter. Even if the Crown Prince or His Majesty finds out, according to convention, only our people will be in charge of the investigation."

"We'll just give them a reason that a cultist who frequents casinos killed someone in a conflict to cover it up. If the prince asks, we'll say he's a free cultist who doesn't belong to the Holy Church. Anyway, it's common for us cultists to do this kind of thing."

Hearing Dark Douluo's words, Ling Shuang finally understood why he was so fearless, and also why the Holy Spirit Cult dared to establish its stronghold near the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy without ever being discovered.

So it turns out there are members of the Holy Spirit Cult within the Sun Moon Empire's court!

This is not surprising, given the Holy Spirit Cult's methods; developing a few undercover agents is too easy for them.

Moreover, while Xu Tianran was using the Holy Spirit Cult, he also gave the Holy Spirit Cult the opportunity to spread its influence throughout the Sun Moon Empire.

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Led by the Dark Douluo, Ling Shuang and the others arrived at the true heart of the casino.

Below this casino, there is a huge space.

"Your Highness, Holy Son! Your Highness, Holy Daughter!"

The evil spirit masters greeted Ling Shuang and her companion respectfully upon their arrival.

"This is our true base; the casino we just saw was merely a decoy," Dark Douluo explained.

"The leader has already given us orders, and from now on, Your Excellency, you will be the supreme commander here."

"Hmm," Ling Shuang responded faintly.

He looked up and saw that this place was much brighter than the dark corridor he had seen before.

Although it is built underground, it does not appear too dark thanks to the soul-guided lighting.

"Do you have a list of people here, including their specific soul power and martial soul information, as well as other details?" Ling Shuang asked casually.

Although he appears to be the one in charge here now, in reality, if Zhongli Wu gives the order, his position as the one in charge is a joke.

Since Ling Shuang has decided to change the entire Holy Spirit Cult, she must establish a team that truly belongs to her.

Therefore, he needs to select candidates for development, so their information is very important.

Ling Shuang naturally wouldn't consider those who were utterly wicked.

As for martial spirits, they are actually not that important.

If her mind is still normal, even if it is a particularly evil martial soul, Ling Shuang has a way to purify it. The reason why she needs to do so is simply to cover up her true intentions.

"Yes, Your Highness." Dark Douluo waved his hand, and an evil soul master handed over the information that had been prepared in advance.

This Dark Douluo seemed to have anticipated this, taking into account the possibility that a new official would want to know the details of the personnel. Ling Shuang took the information and nodded in satisfaction.

This Dark Douluo is actually a good candidate to win over; he's capable and not as sinister as the other Title Douluo elders.

However, he certainly wouldn't rush into something like this; he would proceed step by step.

Otherwise, if Dark Douluo keeps complaining to Zhongli Wu, it will be troublesome.

What followed was a passionate speech by His Highness, Ling Shuang.

The content is roughly about burning oneself for the glory of the Holy Church.

Ling Shuang even made a solemn vow:

"I, Jiang Xue, swear to dedicate myself to the glory of the Holy Church for all eternity, until my dying breath!"

As for keeping this oath...

Haha, what does Jiang Xueli's vow have to do with me, Ling Shuang?
These evil spirit masters are clearly more adept at direct brainwashing methods such as poison and mind control, and seem less skilled at verbal brainwashing.

Ling Shuang's few words ignited the passion of these evil soul masters, making them seem ready to sacrifice themselves for the Holy Church without hesitation at any moment.

Even the titled Douluo Dark Douluo couldn't help but be somewhat moved.

"Long live His Highness the Holy Son!"

May the Holy Church last forever!

"..."

Amidst the excited shouts of the many evil soul masters, Ling Shuang led Gu Yuena and Tang Ya back to the office that Dark Douluo had prepared for them.

After confirming with her mental energy that there were no hidden eavesdropping soul tools installed here, Ling Shuang gave Gu Yuena a look.

As the perfect tool, Gu Yuena already knew what he meant without even thinking.

She skillfully used her mental power to interfere again. Even if someone secretly used their mental power to eavesdrop, they would only hear what Gu Yuena wanted them to hear.

"Ling Shuang, you wouldn't actually be a demonic soul master, would you?"

Once they reached a relatively safe place, Tang Ya dropped her disguise and looked at Ling Shuang with suspicion.

Ling Shuang sat down in the chair, took out the documents Dark Douluo had given her and carefully read through them, casually replying, "Why?"

Tang Ya scrutinized him, seemingly trying to discern something: "Otherwise, how come you can talk about these things so eloquently?"

"Your voice was so powerful and resounding, it almost got me excited!"

Rolling her eyes, Ling Shuang replied irritably, "Oh right, actually I was born into the Holy Spirit Cult, but I was forced to escape due to an accident. The reason I changed my appearance and came back is to take back everything I have."

This woman is so dramatic.

Ling Shuang was speechless. What was this all about?
This was at best a motivational lecture, far inferior to the brainwashing rhetoric of those pyramid schemes he encountered in his previous life.

After all, those guys really can brainwash people into completely disregarding everything else and losing all reason.

You should know that there were no supernatural powers in his previous world.

Wow, you really are!

Tang Ya exclaimed in surprise.

(End of this chapter)