Civilian Soul Masters in Douluo World

Chapter 498 Handover
It makes sense. The Zhu family is in an awkward position right now, lacking top-tier soul masters. All they can rely on is their real power. If they hand over all their power, the Zhu family's status will plummet, and they will become an eyesore in the eyes of the Xu family.

The mere sight of the Zhu family might remind the Xu family of their former masters of the Star Luo Empire, a constant reminder of their status as usurpers, inevitably leading them to seek ways to eliminate the Zhu family.

"Inform Viper Xin to send someone to Star Luo City."

"Yes, Sect Master!"

The five of them breathed a long sigh of relief long after leaving the hotel, their backs soaked with cold sweat.

Facing Tie Li, the invisible pressure gave them a strange sense of suffocation.

"Phew, the sect leader's aura is so unique. When I faced the sect leader's question, I felt like I was facing the pressure of a titled Douluo when I was a one-ring Soul Master."

"The world is in such chaos now. The stronger the sect leader is, the safer we are. We should be grateful to have become a member of the Thunder God Sect."

"I understand this principle, but I still can't help but feel fear when facing the sect leader."

"Let's hurry up and finish the sect leader's task so we can inform the higher-ups."

"it is good."

……

Tie Li is going to the Zhu residence now. Compared to the safety of his clansmen, Duke Youming will probably give up his power.

With the shrewdness of the Duke of Youming, he certainly knew how to choose. Tie Li's appearance gave him a third option, which was also the option he needed most.

When Duke Ghost returned to his room after leaving the meeting hall, he saw Tieli sitting in a chair.

He wore a blue and gold robe engraved with lightning patterns, and a unique mask. Compared to the gorgeous robe, the mask was more recognizable and belonged to the sect leader of the Thunder God Sect.

Duke Youming was an eight-ring Soul Douluo. From the moment he entered the room, he did not sense Tie Li's aura, so he concluded that the person in front of him was the sect leader of the Thunder God Sect, and not an imposter.

"Are you curious about the face behind the mask?" Tie Li said casually.

"Of course I'm curious. Of the three who came to my Netherworld Duke's Mansion back then, two of them became peak masters in the Thunder God Sect after its emergence. The identity of the other young man is something that I'm very curious about." The Netherworld Duke stared directly at Tie Li's mask, wishing he could ignore the mask and see the other's true appearance.

He now urgently needs a third option from the other party, which is also what the Zhu family needs at present.

Neither the current Star Luo Empire nor the White Tiger Kingdom are good places; they are both quagmires, differing only in depth. However, the Zhu family's resources are absolutely insufficient to measure the depth of these quagmires.

The Thunder God Sect is different; they are a Soul Master sect, and the Zhu family cannot bring them much benefit.

"Are you willing to relinquish the power of the Star Luo Empire?"

"Do you think I have a choice? Neither the Star Luo Empire nor the White Tiger Kingdom would benefit my Zhu family. On the contrary, the choice offered by your Thunder God Sect may be the best."

"The reason I'm here to help you is because I promised Zhu Qing. It's best if your Zhu family is willing to give up their power, as it will save you a lot of trouble. But you'd better check if any of the Zhu family members have any connections with the Star Luo royal family or the White Tiger Kingdom," Tie Li said.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of it."

Duke Youming had long been aware of this matter, after all, the Zhu family was caught between the Star Luo royal family and the White Tiger Kingdom, and their clansmen would naturally be involved between the two forces in private.

But now that the Thunder God Sect has offered a third option, the previous two options can be negated.

When Tie Li mentioned Zhu Zhuqing, he reassured his future father-in-law that he would not harm the Zhu family.

Given the status of the Thunder God Sect in the Soul Master world, they wouldn't stoop to such a despicable act.

No sooner had the Duke of Youming stepped out of his room than an official sent by the Star Luo Emperor arrived at the Duke of Youming's mansion.

Upon entering the Duke of Youming's mansion, Tie Li sensed the Fallen Soul Master lurking in the shadows. He knew without a doubt that this was an envoy sent by the White Tiger Kingdom, whose uncanny abilities as a Fallen Soul Master allowed him to easily infiltrate Star Luo City and tempt the Zhu family members.

The Star Luo royal family also sent officials to the Duke of Youming's mansion every now and then.

“Count Yar, I will give His Majesty an answer in three days.”

When asked by Count Yar, Duke Youming gave a direct answer. The negotiation went exceptionally smoothly, which surprised Count Yar.

"Since His Excellency the Duke has made his decision, I will not say any more. I will go back and report to His Majesty now."

Count Yar has already completed his mission; he only needs to return and report.

In the short span of time these two spent, Tie Li eliminated the fallen soul masters in the Netherworld Duke's mansion.

Three corpses lay across the main hall of the mansion. Their emaciated bodies could no longer bleed, and the wounds contained withered black blood that emitted a foul stench.

The three corpses were quickly discovered, and the Zhu family members who had been talking to them suddenly turned grim.

"Could it be that the Star Luo royal family found out about our negotiations with the Soul Masters sent by the White Tiger Kingdom, and sent people to assassinate the White Tiger Kingdom's Soul Masters as a warning to us?"

"What? The White Tiger Kingdom sent a Soul Master to negotiate? How come I had no idea?"

"Perhaps they're not high enough in status, so they don't keep in touch..."

"Enough, all of you, step back!" Zhu Zhuyi's voice rang out, dismissing the crowd.

He had already learned some information from the Duke of the Underworld, and that leaving the Star Luo Empire was the right choice rather than staying in Star Luo City where he was constantly worried.

But definitely not heading to the White Tiger Kingdom, that even more chaotic quagmire.

"You will all go and wait for news. There will be an answer in three days, but you must cut off all contact with the outside world," Zhu Zhuyi said coldly.

"Yes!"

Inside the Star Luo Imperial Palace, the Star Luo Emperor finally received some decent news.

"It seems that Duke Youming intends to relinquish power, but why three days later?" Emperor Xingluo asked with some doubt.

"Perhaps the Duke of the Underworld needs to relinquish some power and needs to reorganize," the military minister said.

The fact that the Duke of the Underworld was willing to relinquish power was a good thing for them, as it would allow them to withstand the advance of the White Tiger Kingdom and the Seven Great Sects.

As for how to deal with the Duke of Youming and the Zhu family afterward, that depends on the Star Luo Emperor's decision.

"In that case, Your Majesty, should we withdraw all our surveillance outside the Duke of Youming's mansion?"

Upon hearing this, the Star Luo Emperor hesitated slightly before speaking.

"Don't withdraw for now; let them monitor the situation at any time."

The Star Luo Emperor will not be completely at ease with the Duke of Youming until power has been fully transferred to his own hands.

"it is good."

"Your Majesty, some Soul Master forces within the Empire are negotiating with the Seven Great Sects. Should we send them to…" The Minister of Finance suddenly made a gesture.

(End of this chapter)