Transmigrating into Douluo Continent: I Am a Master

Chapter 173 The Pinnacle of Power

If it weren't for this series of events, then the Soul Fighting Tournament's inclusion of sect teams and its upgrade to a grand competition would undoubtedly be a good thing.

This is a great opportunity for Huo Yuhao to revitalize and promote the Tang Clan.

But now, after all these events, who dares to say that the Sun Moon Empire isn't hiding some dirty tricks?

"Sect Master, are we still participating in this year's Grand Tournament, also known as the Soul Fighting Competition?" An elder asked a very important question.

Elder Xuan opened his mouth and moved it, but he didn't say a word.

At this conference table, especially among Elder Xuan, everyone understood that the lives of the students were more important than the so-called Shrek Academy honor.

It is difficult to guarantee the safety of the students during this trip to the Sun and Moon Empire.

Furthermore, the change in the rules of this Soul Fighting Tournament means that the Holy Spirit Cult is now also qualified to participate in the Soul Fighting Tournament openly and legitimately.

Elder Xuan was also in a dilemma at this moment.

"Of course we'll go!"

Huo Yuhao stepped forward at this moment.

"Not going would not only make us look like we're afraid of them, but only by going can we find out what kind of tricks the Holy Spirit Cult is up to."

Huo Yuhao's words were sincere and courageous. For a moment, all the elders in the conference room looked at Huo Yuhao.

As if he had found his backbone at this moment, Elder Xuan's tone gradually became firm.

"Yes, yes! Yuhao is right, we have to go! Only by going can we find out what tricks the Holy Spirit Cult and the Sun Moon Empire are up to behind the scenes."

The deathly atmosphere suddenly became exciting.

Zhang Mo did not participate in the discussion, but instead considered the feasibility of all of this.

First of all, we really need to go to the Sun Moon Empire. Otherwise, if we rely solely on intelligence from the front lines, we will inevitably miss many opportunities.

Moreover, this might also be an opportunity.

The prophecies within the Holy Spirit Cult do seem to hold some truth; perhaps Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao had some insight into their unexpected arrival in this world. This is something Zhang Mo has always wanted to understand.

"Yuhao, if it's possible for your sect to participate in the competition, why don't you take the Tang Sect members with you?" Zhang Mo said at the opportune moment.

"Is it alright, Master?" Huo Yuhao was very excited, then turned to Elder Xuan, "Elder Xuan?"

Elder Xuan didn't immediately agree to Huo Yuhao's request, after all, this was no small matter. He turned to look at Zhang Mo, giving him a puzzled look.

Elder Xuan wasn't against the Tang Sect, but rather asking what the true meaning of this action was.

Zhang Mo naturally understood and explained, "Huo Yuhao is leading a team, and we'll use Shrek Academy's quota to send another team. That way, we'll have two of our people in the Soul Battle Tournament. It will be much more convenient for everything we do then."

Elder Xuan nodded, seemingly agreeing with Zhang Mo's statement, and said to Huo Yuhao, "Alright, Yuhao, go back and inform Bei Bei and the others. All of you Seven Devils will participate in the competition this time as members of the Tang Sect."

The second half of the meeting was spent finalizing the team members for the Inner Court's competition, after which the meeting adjourned.

Before parting, Zhang Mo glanced at Huo Yuhao and then smiled.

"What's wrong, Master?"

Zhang Mo shook his head and said, "It's nothing. Don't run around too much these days, focus on preparing for the competition. There's a mock match tomorrow."

"Okay, Master." Huo Yuhao readily agreed, then took Wang Dong'er's hand, who had been waiting for him outside the conference room, and left.

In the original timeline, the entanglement of fate gave Huo Yuhao and Wang Qiu'er many opportunities to be alone together.

But this time, at the very least, the trip to Sunset Forest is probably not going to happen.

After all, Elder Yi is still alive, and the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm hasn't become a spirit yet. If no one opens that damned brocade pouch, they probably won't go to Sunset Forest.

"Your Majesty, a letter from the Star Luo Empire's royal family."

"Show it to the Empress."

Xu Tianran, the current king of the Star Luo Empire, sat on the dragon throne in the imperial court.

Xu Tianran hadn't been this happy in a long time. He propped his head up with one hand, a smile playing on his lips as he looked down at the ministers below.

The ministers below the stage were visibly panicked, and some of the elderly were trembling uncontrollably.

There was no other reason than the two enshrined figures standing beside Xu Tianran: one was Long Xiaoyao, who held the title of Dragon Emperor Douluo, and the other was the Supreme Leader of the Holy Spirit Sect, the new national religion.

The two joined forces to suppress all of Xu Tianran's political enemies and eliminate opposition throughout the court.

Meanwhile, Ju Zi, sitting next to Xu Tianran, had already reached the pinnacle of power.

Empress of the Sun and Moon Empire and Grand Marshal of the Three Armies.

She slowly rose, went to the minister's side, and accepted the letter that the Star Luo Empire's royal family had sent from afar.

She returned to Xu Tianran's side, opened the letter, glanced at it, and placed it on Xu Tianran's desk.

"What did it say?"

"It's nothing more than some high-sounding condemnations, saying that they will still come to participate in the competition, and that the Sun and Moon Empire doesn't believe they would dare to stop them from entering the empire."

"Are you happy, Your Majesty? Don't worry, after the World Tournament is over, I will definitely let you lead the Empire's Soul Master Legion to crush every inch of the Star Luo Empire's land."

Upon hearing this, Ju Zi lowered his head and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I thank you."

"Get up quickly, why must we be like this?" Xu Tianran waved his hand and said.

"As for the Star Luo Empire—you are in charge of handling all related matters." Then Xu Tianran raised an eyebrow and looked at the civil and military officials. "If there is anything to report, speak up; otherwise, the court is adjourned."

Neither the civil nor military officials uttered a sound.

Xu Tianran seemed pleased with the ministers' reaction, and waved his hand, saying, "Then the court is adjourned. Empress."

Upon hearing this, Ju Zi quickly got up, went behind Xu Tianran, and pushed his wheelchair away. The two elders also left on their own.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!!"

The civil and military officials all bowed and shouted loudly.

When they arrived at the backyard, Xu Tianran suddenly reached out and grabbed the hand that Ju Zi was using to push the wheelchair.

"His Majesty?"

"Orange, I have some good news to tell you."

Xu Tianran's face showed an expression of extreme excitement, while Ju Zi's heart skipped a beat, but she still looked into Xu Tianran's eyes with a smile as usual.

"What good news?"

Xu Tianran lifted the royal robe covering his legs and said excitedly, "Feel it."

With a puzzled look, Ju Zi bent down and placed her hand on Xu Tianran's already paralyzed leg.

The scarlet mark on Xu Tianran's forehead began to shine again, and even his eyes were covered with a faint red light.

Immediately afterwards, Orange felt a slight tremor in her hand.

She raised her hand in surprise, then turned back to look at Xu Tianran in disbelief. Xu Tianran gave her an affirmative look.

God.

Orange placed her hand on Xu Tianran's leg again.