Douluo Continent: Targeted Thoughts, Winning Over Bibi Dong at the Start

That night, Emperor Xu Tianyuan of the Sun Moon Empire was awakened from his sleep.

After Kong Deming and Ye Yulin gave a detailed account of the whole story, Xu Tianyuan's sleepiness vanished instantly.

"A level 97 Spirit-type Super Douluo? Willing to swear allegiance to my Sun Moon Empire with his Martial Soul?" Xu Tianyuan abruptly stood up from the dragon throne, his eyes gleaming. "Elder Kong, Elder Ye, are you sure this person is trustworthy?"

"Your Majesty," Kong Deming bowed, "You should understand the weight of a Martial Soul oath. No one would joke about their Martial Soul."

Moreover, this person is a descendant of the Spirit Hall from ten thousand years ago, which explains why he was willing to join us. The deep-seated hatred between the Spirit Hall and the Douluo Three Kingdoms cannot be faked.

Xu Tianyuan paced back and forth in the hall, his expression shifting between light and dark.

This decision is too difficult to make.

On the one hand, the addition of a level 97 mental-type Super Douluo is indeed a great thing for the Sun Moon Empire.

With such a top-tier combatant in command, the Sun Moon Empire will have a greater advantage in its confrontation with the Douluo Three Kingdoms, and may even break the stalemate that has lasted for thousands of years.

On the other hand, the conditions offered by the other party were also too astonishing: all of their soul tool technology.

That technology represents the culmination of thousands of years of accumulated wisdom within the Sun Moon Empire, the very foundation upon which it stands on the continent. If all of this technology were to be revealed to an outsider, the consequences could be unimaginable should anything go wrong.

"Old Kong, what do you think?" Xu Tianyuan stopped and looked at Kong Deming.

Kong Deming pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Your Majesty, this old minister believes that this matter can be agreed to, but some restrictions need to be set."

"What restrictions?"

"First, the soul tool technology can be made public, but it must be done in stages, starting with low-level soul tools and gradually transitioning to high-level soul tools. This will demonstrate our sincerity while ensuring that the core technology is not leaked all at once."

Secondly, the grandson of the Illusionary Eye Douluo must be under our supervision while learning soul tool technology. We can arrange for him to study at the Mingde Hall, where he will be personally instructed by this old minister.

This way, we can ensure he learns real skills while also keeping track of his movements at all times.

Third, the content of the Martial Soul Contract must be clear and specific. It must not only restrict the grandfather and grandson from revealing the technology to the Douluo Three Kingdoms, but also regulate all their actions during their time in the Sun Moon Empire.

After listening, a hint of approval flashed in Xu Tianyuan's eyes.

"Elder Kong is indeed very thoughtful." He nodded, then looked at Ye Yulin, "Elder Ye, you've dealt with that Illusionary Eye Douluo before. Do you think he'll accept these conditions?"

Ye Yulin thought for a moment and cautiously replied, "Your Majesty, based on my observation of that Illusionary Eye Douluo, he is calm and decisive, and does not seem to be the kind of person who is petty and calculating."

As long as our conditions aren't too unreasonable, he should accept them. After all, his hatred for the Douluo Three Kingdoms is genuine, and his desire to use our power for revenge should also be real.

Xu Tianyuan took a deep breath and sat back down on the dragon throne.

"Very well." His voice carried the majesty and decisiveness of an emperor. "Elder Kong, you are responsible for drafting the specific terms of the Martial Soul Contract. Elder Ye, you are responsible for maintaining contact with that Illusionary Eye Douluo and reporting the progress at any time. I want to see a complete plan within three days."

"Your Majesty, we obey!" Kong Deming and Ye Yulin replied in unison.

Over the next three days, the highest levels of the Sun Moon Empire were embroiled in a heated discussion.

Although the information was not made public, several core members of the Imperial Hall of Worship, several level-nine Soul Masters of the Mingde Hall, and several high-ranking military officials all learned of it through various channels.

There are supporters and opponents.

Supporters believe that the value of a level 97 Spiritual Douluo far outweighs the potential risk of leakage of Soul Tool technology.

Moreover, with the constraints of the Martial Soul Contract, the risk of leakage is already minimal. With the addition of this Super Douluo, the Sun Moon Empire's great cause of unifying the continent can take a giant leap forward.

Opponents argue that the Soul Guidance Device technology is the foundation of the Sun Moon Empire and should not be easily revealed to others.

If the other party is a spy sent by the Douluo Three Kingdoms, even with the constraints of the Martial Soul Contract, there is no guarantee that nothing unexpected will happen.

The two sides argued endlessly, neither able to convince the other.

In the end, it was Kong Deming who made the final decision.

"Gentlemen," he said, surveying the assembled crowd at the imperial council, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority, "I have a question for you: without the addition of this Illusionary Eye Douluo, how many more years would it have taken our Sun Moon Empire to unify the continent?"

Silence fell over the hall.

"One hundred years? Two hundred years? Or even longer?" Kong Deming asked himself and answered, "In the Douluo Three Kingdoms, there is Shrek Academy, Body Sect, Clear Sky Sect, and countless Title Douluo. Although we have the advantage of soul tools, it is by no means an easy task to completely defeat them."

But now, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has presented itself before us: a level 97 Spirit-type Super Douluo is willing to swear allegiance to our Sun Moon Empire with his Martial Soul. Such an opportunity is extremely rare; if we miss this one, will there ever be another?

Kong Deming paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, and his voice suddenly rose a few decibels: "I know you are all worried about the leakage of technology."

But have you all considered that no matter how advanced soul tool technology is, it's ultimately an inanimate object, while a level 97 mental-type Super Douluo is alive? What he can do is far more than a few blueprints or magic arrays.

The hall was completely silent.

Even the ministers who had initially opposed the idea were now lost in thought.

Seeing this, Kong Deming softened his tone and continued, "I have already devised meticulous preventative measures. The terms of the Martial Soul Contract were drafted by us, and each clause has been repeatedly scrutinized to ensure that there are no loopholes."

The release of soul tool technology was also carried out in stages, from low-level to high-level, step by step.

During this period, the grandson of that Illusionary Eye Douluo will study at Mingde Hall, personally instructed by me, and his every move will be under our control.

With such preventative measures in place, the risk of technology leakage has been minimized. And if the cooperation succeeds, our Sun Moon Empire will gain the allegiance of a level 97 Spirit-type Super Douluo. Whether this deal is worthwhile or not, you all should know the answer.

There was a moment of silence in the hall, after which several high-ranking military officials were the first to speak.

"I agree with Elder Kong's opinion," said a member of the Sun Moon Empire's military. "With the addition of this Illusionary Eye Douluo, we can gain a greater initiative in the war against the Douluo Three Kingdoms. Taking this risk is worthwhile for the great cause of unifying the continent."

"I second that." Another consul in the Royal Hall, a level 92 Title Douluo, nodded in agreement. "A level 97 Spirit-type Super Douluo, this level of combat power is extremely rare. If we miss this opportunity, we may regret it later."

With the military and the royal family having made their stance clear, no one else would object.

The follow-up work was still left to Ye Yulin.

Ye Yulin was in a great mood. He had been the one to connect the dots from beginning to end. If it succeeded, he would be the biggest contributor. When the time came to reward him, His Majesty would certainly not treat him unfairly.

Meanwhile, in his hotel room, Qin Heng was sitting cross-legged on the bed, meditating.

His reading at the library these past few days has given him a general understanding of the Sun Moon Empire's soul tool system.

The Sun Moon Empire's theory of soul tools is indeed much more advanced than that of Douluo Three Kingdoms, especially in the design concept of the core magic array, which has formed a complete theoretical system.

In contrast, the soul tool technology in Douluo Three Kingdoms is still in the stage of imitation and improvement, lacking original theoretical support.

This is like a mathematician who has learned formulas and theorems and can derive them independently, versus a student who has only memorized examples and can only apply them by rote. The difference between the two is immeasurable.

This further solidified Qin Heng's determination to acquire the Sun Moon Empire's soul tool technology.

Suddenly, Qin Heng sensed the aura of a Title Douluo rapidly advancing towards him.

Qin Heng opened his eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips: "It's a day faster than I expected. It seems the Sun Moon Empire's thirst for Super Douluo is even more urgent than we imagined."

Then Qin Heng manipulated his illusory body, walked to the window, pulled back the curtains, and glanced outside.

A streak of blue light sped from the direction of the palace, drawing a clear arc across the night sky before landing outside the hotel in the blink of an eye.

He teleported downstairs and arrived at the hotel entrance.

"Your Majesty, Starry Sky, a visit in the dead of night, is there good news?" The phantom stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his aged face.

Ye Yulin strode forward, her face beaming with joy: "Your Majesty, this is indeed good news! His Majesty has agreed to your conditions!"

"Then I am relieved. However, His Majesty of your country must have some specific conditions, right?"

"Indeed, His Majesty has proposed some concrete cooperation plans. Why don't we go upstairs and discuss them in detail?"

"please."

When the two returned to their room, Qin Heng had already brewed a pot of tea and was standing respectfully to the side.

Ye Yulin glanced at Qin Heng with a scrutinizing look in her eyes. This young man looked to be around twenty years old, but his bone age was definitely no more than fifteen. More importantly, his soul power fluctuations were already at the Soul King level, which was truly astonishing.

"Is this your grandson?" Ye Yulin asked.

"Indeed." The illusion nodded, its tone carrying a hint of affection. "Heng'er, why don't you quickly pay your respects to His Majesty the Starry Sky?"

Qin Heng quickly bowed and greeted Your Majesty, Starry Sky: "Junior Qian Heng greets Your Majesty, Starry Sky."

Ye Yulin remained outwardly calm upon hearing this, but inwardly she was in turmoil. This child's surname is Qian?!

Then wouldn't he be a descendant of the Angel lineage of the Spirit Hall?

Ye Yulin dared not be negligent in the slightest and quickly said, "Young friend, there's no need for such formalities. Your grandfather has worried himself sick over you. You will have the opportunity to directly enter Mingde Hall to study in the future. You must work hard and not let your grandfather down."

"This junior will certainly do my best," Qin Heng replied respectfully.

Ye Yulin said no more, took out the thick scroll from his pocket, and spread it out on the table.

"Your Excellency, this is a draft of the Martial Soul Contract personally prepared by Lord Kong Deming, the Chief Soul Master of the Sun Moon Empire and the Master of the Mingde Hall," Ye Yulin said solemnly. "The core content of the contract consists of three articles."

"First, Your Excellency and your grandson must swear an oath by their martial souls to be loyal to the Sun Moon Empire during the cooperation period, and shall not do anything that would harm the interests of the Sun Moon Empire, nor disclose the soul tool technology to any third party, especially the Douluo Three Kingdoms and its affiliated forces."

Secondly, the public release of soul tool technology will be conducted in stages. Sun will first need to enter the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy to start with basic theory and gradually learn the manufacturing techniques of advanced soul tools. The learning progress will be personally controlled by Lord Kong Deming. If the progress meets Lord Kong's requirements, he can enter the Mingde Hall to learn higher-level soul tool technology.

Third, during his studies, Ling Sun must be subject to the supervision of Mingde Hall and abide by all its rules and regulations. Upon completion of his studies, Ling Sun must remain in the Sun Moon Empire to serve.

The illusion listened quietly without immediately expressing its opinion. Instead, it picked up the scroll and carefully read it from beginning to end.

The terms on the scroll were written in great detail, and each one had been carefully considered.

Kong Deming truly lived up to his reputation as the chief soul master of the Sun Moon Empire. This contract not only protected the interests of the Sun Moon Empire but was also not too harsh, making it unacceptable to the other party.

For example, although the contract stipulates that the technology will be released in stages and batches, it does not specify a specific timeframe.

This means that the learning progress can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation.

For example, although the contract stipulates supervisory measures, the wording is relatively mild, using expressions such as "comply with the rules and regulations of Mingdetang" rather than strong wording such as "accept 24/7 monitoring".

Overall, the sincerity of this contract is sufficient. The phantom put down the scroll, a dark light flashing in its vertical eyes. After a moment of silence, it slowly nodded: "Elder Kong is indeed well-thought-out. I have no objection to this contract."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yulin felt a great weight lifted from her heart, and her smile grew even brighter: "Then, Your Majesty Huan Tong, shall we sign the contract now?"

"Wait a minute." The illusion suddenly raised a hand.

Ye Yulin's smile froze slightly, and her heart skipped a beat.

But then the illusionary figure turned to Qin Heng and said gently, "Heng'er, once this contract is signed, there's no turning back. Are you willing?"

Qin Heng took a deep breath, a resolute look on his face: "Grandpa, I'm willing. For the glory of the Spirit Hall, for the blood feud of our ancestors, I'm willing to do anything."

The illusionary figure nodded and looked at Ye Yulin again: "Your Majesty, we may begin."

After speaking, the illusory body took the lead in swearing an oath, and his voice rang out in the room: "I, Qianhuan, swear by my martial soul, Illusionary Eye, that from this day forward, I will be loyal to the Sun Moon Empire and will never do anything to harm the interests of the Sun Moon Empire."

My grandson Qianheng will never reveal any of the soul tool technologies he has learned to any third party until the Sun Moon Empire unifies the continent. If he breaks this oath, I am willing to suffer the backlash of my martial soul, to have my martial soul shattered and to die!

Immediately afterwards, Qin Heng also raised his voice: "I, Qian Heng, swear by my Martial Soul Illusion Eye that from this day forward, I will be loyal to the Sun Moon Empire and will never do anything to harm the interests of the Sun Moon Empire."

"I will never reveal any of the soul tool techniques I have learned to any third party until the Sun Moon Empire unifies the Douluo realm. If I break this oath, I am willing to suffer the backlash of my martial soul, to have my martial soul shattered and to die!"

Ye Yulin let out a long sigh of relief, feeling completely relaxed.

"Your Majesty, from this day forward, we are family!"

The phantom nodded slightly: "Your Majesty the Starry Sky is right. In the future, my grandson and I will have to rely on Your Majesty the Starry Sky's protection."

"You're too kind, sir!" Ye Yulin laughed heartily. "With your strength, it should be I who rely on you! By the way, Elder Kong said that your grandson should report to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy early tomorrow morning, and Dean Jing Hongchen will personally arrange his studies there."

"Alright." The illusionary figure nodded. "I will personally escort Heng'er there tomorrow."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Ye Yulin took her leave.

He left in a hurry, clearly eager to return and report the good news to Kong Deming and His Majesty.