Chapter 3925: Chapter 37773
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Hearing this, Wu Changkong's brows slightly furrowed, evidently contemplating...
Meanwhile, Xie Xie widened his eyes, "What? They want us to stay here for a whole year and also take care of the Immortal Herbs within the Icefire Polarized Eyes. Are they treating us like babysitters?"
They had already spent a year or two on Demon Island, but that was to enhance their own strength!
The Icefire Polarized Eyes might not necessarily benefit them!
Yue Zhengyu chimed in, "Exactly, spending a year here tending to the Immortal Herbs is like wasting time, especially since we are at a critical juncture right now!"
Xu Xiaoyan had a hesitant look on her cheek, "Even though that's true, we did indeed make a mistake, and this punishment is already quite lenient!"
Xu Lizhi said with an unpleasant look, "I don't want to stay here that long..."
Tang Wulin pondered, "I actually think it's a good suggestion. Firstly, it could get the ferocious beasts to forgive our mistake, avoiding any impact on the Tang Sect!"
"Secondly, the Icefire Polarized Eyes is a rare place in the world, possessing two springs of extreme cold and heat, which is greatly beneficial for a Soul Master's cultivation!"
Yuanen Yehui nodded, affirming, "Yes, I've felt it too, cultivating here indeed is several times faster than at the academy or elsewhere!"
The man in purple no longer spoke, directly staring at Wu Changkong, "So, what's your answer?"
Wu Changkong's light blue eyes looked towards Tang Wulin and the others, only to find them all looking at him resolutely, their meaning quite clear!
After taking a deep breath, he nodded, "Fine, if the seniors are willing to forgive our past mistakes, then caring for the Immortal Herbs within the Icefire Polarized Eyes for a year is not an issue!"
The corners of the purple-clad man's mouth finally lifted slightly, "Very well, remember your promise today, from this moment onward, the Immortal Herbs within the Icefire Polarized Eyes are in your care!!"
The faces of the other ferocious beasts behind him also bore faint smiles...
Subsequently, the human forms of these transformed ferocious beasts faded away...
This sudden occurrence left everyone somewhat bewildered!
Though they were just angry at them for picking the Immortal Herbs without permission, if they weren't mistaken, the disappearing ferocious beasts clearly had smiles on their faces!
Xie Xie's mouth twitched a few times, "So... that's it? Why do I feel... like we've been tricked??"
Tang Wulin sighed deeply, acknowledging, "It does seem like that, these ferocious beasts were likely leading us on step by step, but since we've agreed, we can only 'waste' a year here!"
Yuanen Yehui's beautiful eyes flickered a few times, calmly stating, "As long as we don't miss out on cultivation, tending to the Immortal Herbs within the Icefire Polarized Eyes isn't a bad thing!"
Moreover, since these ferocious beasts have awakened, should any evil Soul Master appear, they will certainly not sit idly by!
This way, they essentially have a safe, highly efficient place for cultivation!
Yue Zhengyu also smiled wryly, "I can already imagine us spending the most boring year within this Icefire Polarized Eyes! Of course, the speed of soul power level increase shouldn't be too slow!"
Xu Lizhi muttered softly, "As long as Sister Xinglan is here, I won't be bored anywhere!"
Ye Xinglan gazed gently at him, "Lizhi, me too"
As long as the person you like is by your side, the temporary loss of freedom is not so unpleasant...
At this moment, Wu Changkong looked towards everyone, speaking up, "Since we've agreed to the conditions of these ferocious beasts, we must not break our promise!"
"Also, to keep up your soul power levels, divide into two groups to rotate in caring for the Immortal Herbs within the Icefire Polarized Eyes!"
In any case, it's fortunate these ferocious beasts didn't take their anger out on the kids!
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Within the imperial palace...
Dai Yueyan was sitting on the throne, looking down at the Daijins below, those eyes filled with a sense of majesty, making it hard to believe he was only twenty!
Meanwhile, Her Royal Highness the Princess, Dai Yun'er, stood by with her arms crossed, her whole temperament having undergone significant changes over the years...
Even in her every gesture, there was a subtle but unmistakable aura of royal nobility, capturing the eye...
One of the Daijin below first clasped his hands and said, "Crown Prince, now all Soul Masters and civilians on the Xingluo Continent are putting pressure on the royal household, hoping to completely eradicate the Holy Spirit Cult!"
Another Daijin echoed, "Indeed, Crown Prince, many Soul Masters are even planning to migrate from the Xingluo Continent to Soul Land!"
"If we wish to maintain the dignity of the royal household, we must quickly eliminate the hidden danger of the Holy Spirit Cult!"
As soon as they finished speaking, another Daijin sarcastically cut in, "Heh, not long ago, our Xingluo Empire's army already discovered the Holy Spirit Cult's base, and what happened? The opposing party showed no fear whatsoever!"
"Indeed, with the current power of the Holy Spirit Cult, even with the assistance of strong individuals from other forces, eliminating them is no easy task! Just knowing the base means nothing!"
After hearing everyone's words, Dai Yueyan's expression remained unchanged as he calmly spoke, "The Daijin's words make sense, however... in my opinion, we might apply for a Twelfth-Grade Soul Guidance Shell from the Douluo Federation under the guise of 'destroying the Holy Spirit Cult'!"
A Twelfth-Grade Soul Guidance Shell, in theory, could completely obliterate the Holy Spirit Cult; it's the most efficient and safest method!
Undoubtedly, Dai Yueyan's proposal was met with rejection from these Daijins...
"Crown Prince, this suggestion might have had a chance if proposed a decade ago, but in recent years, with a Level Twelve Soul Guidance Shell stolen from Soul Land, do you think they would let such a dangerous item fall into another country's hands?"
"That's right, if I'm not mistaken, the Douluo Federation should still have two Level Twelve Soul Guidance Shells left, and if they hand over one to our Xingluo Empire, Soul Land will lose any advantage in destructive Soul Guidance Shells, a scenario the federation would never want to see!"
"These are objective reasons, but chiefly, the entire Continent can no longer manufacture a Level Twelve Soul Guidance Shell; they use one less every time! Such a precious item, who knows what price must be paid!"
Dai Yueyan remained silent...
He merely wanted to try this possibility, but upon hearing the words of these Daijins, he also realized the hope was incredibly slim!
Thinking this, he sighed helplessly, "I'll discuss this matter with Father carefully; that will be all for today!"
The Daijins slightly bowed and gradually left the imperial palace...
It was then that Dai Yun'er approached Dai Yueyan from behind, gently massaging his shoulders with concern, "Brother, are you alright?"
Dai Yueyan shook his head with a wry smile, "I'm fine, now I finally understand the troubles Father faces on the throne"
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