Du Busi never expected Xu Jiawei to propose making the Body Sect the guardian sect of the Star Luo Empire.
Instinctively, he studied Xu Jiawei's expression and sensed that the man wasn't joking.
After so thought, he decided to respond diplomatically. Since their sects were currently in a cooperative relationship, there was no need to strain it.
Clearing his throat, Du Busi said, "Xu Jiawei, I appreciate your offer, but I must decline."
Had the Body Sect not already beco the guardian sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire, he might have considered it.
After all, Star Luo was stronger than Heavenly Soul and could provide greater benefits to the sect.
Guardian sects and empires shared a mutually beneficial relationship: the empire provided resources, and in return, the sect protected the empire in tis of crisis.
Since he had already sworn allegiance to the Heavenly Soul Empire, breaking that promise wasn't an option.
Besides, with Princess Viena of the Heavenly Soul Empire having joined the Body Sect and becoming Long Aotian's fiancée, the empire's royal family was practically family to him.
Xu Jiawei was unwilling to give up. "Master Du Busi, won't you reconsider? If you accept, I will ensure the Body Sect receives nurous benefits. Whatever your sect needs, the Star Luo Empire will do its utmost to provide."
He had no other choice. Star Luo was weaker than the Sun Moon Empire, and if war broke out, Star Luo would likely be at a disadvantage.
As for his forr ally, Shrek Academy, he had lost faith in its leadership under Xuan Zi.
If the Sun Moon Empire invaded, Shrek would be obliged to assist.
But what if Xuan Zi made a fatal mistake?
Xu Jiawei believed that scenario was highly probable. He refused to et the sa fate as Dai Huabin.
Du Busi shook his head. "Xu Jiawei, after we attack Mingde Hall and seize the hundred thousand year soul beast embryo, we can discuss other forms of collaboration.
"But the matter of becoming a guardian sect is off the table."
Seeing Du Busi's firm stance, Xu Jiawei decided not to press further. Instead, he smiled and said, "Very well, Master Du Busi. I wish the Body Sect success in its mission.
"When you complete it, please visit the Star Luo Empire again. I will host another grand banquet for you, and we can discuss further cooperation."
"Alright," Du Busi nodded.
Deepening relations with Star Luo was beneficial.
Though he had three hundred thousand year soul rings, obtaining them had co at a great cost.
Due to Shrek Academy's pact with Star Dou Forest, acquiring more was now incredibly difficult.
Since hundred thousand year soul rings were non transferable, the Body Sect's overall strength would eventually decline.
But if he could use Star Luo's connections to gain access to soul beast resources in the Sun Moon Empire, it would be a major boon for the sect.
Although Sun Moon's soul beast population was limited, it still had rare species that could benefit their disciples.
After the private banquet, the Body Sect mbers retired to their accommodations, arranged by Xu Jiawei.
Inside the Palace
Xu Jiawei sat in his study, deep in thought.
"Jiujiu, I think we should investigate the Body Sect.
"Du Busi's refusal to beco our guardian sect is highly suspicious.
"Their movents are elusive, but they're not like the Clear Sky Sect, which chose seclusion.
"If they aren't a hidden sect, then they must have resource needs."
Xu Jiujiu nodded, pondering for a mont. "Brother, could it be that the Body Sect has already beco the guardian sect of another empire?
"If they're not lacking resources, they wouldn't need to accept our offer."
Xu Jiawei froze montarily before laughing and shaking his head.
"Impossible. Absolutely impossible.
"Jiujiu, I know your imagination tends to run wild, but what could the Body Sect possibly gain from another empire?
"Our Star Luo Empire is the most powerful of the three Douluo nations.
"If the Body Sect wanted to serve as a guardian sect, the host empire would have to provide extensive resources.
"Looking at the three empires, we have the strongest foundation and the most resources.
"The advantage is ours!"
Xu Jiujiu responded, "Brother, you are wise."
Xu Jiawei continued, "By the way, I recently received intelligence from the ninth ranked soul engineer who supplied us with the God Sealing Platform and the hundred thousand year soul beast embryo.
"The Sun Moon Empire's soul engineer legions stationed in the Ming Dou Mountain Range have adjusted their encampnt positions.
"Contact Dai Hao and tell him to move our soul tool cannon positions seven ters to the left."
The Sun Moon Empire had nurous soul engineer legions, but their Beast King level legions stood out due to their imnse power.
Xu Jiujiu hesitated. "Brother, will this really make a difference?"
Xu Jiawei smirked confidently.
"Of course. Trust if war breaks out in the Ming Dou Mountain Range, we'll gain an advantage by precisely covering the enemy with our firepower."
Days Later Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy
Huo Yuhao finally returned to his beloved academy.
The Fire Phoenix Soul Engineer Legion did not accompany him back they remained in the Extre North, mining rare tals and coordinating their steady transportation to the Sun Moon Empire.
As for the soul beasts in the Extre North, that problem had been easily solved.
Before leaving, Huo Yuhao had t with the Titan Snow Demon King and the other leaders to ensure they wouldn't obstruct the tal extraction.
To the soul beasts, those buried minerals held no value, as they didn't consu rare tals.
Inside the Academy
"Yuhao, I'm going to take the rare tals to craft soul tools. Would you like to join ?" Jing Hongchen invited.
"Dean, I'd like to focus on my cultivation for now.
"I'm not particularly interested in crafting soul tools at the mont," Huo Yuhao replied.
Jing Hongchen nodded.
"Very well. I'll be off, then."
"See you tomorrow, Dean."
With that, Jing Hongchen accelerated toward Mingde Hall.
anwhile, Huo Yuhao returned to his residence instead of joining him.
He had a specific reason he sensed that the attention on him had died down.
It was ti to contact the Plane Consciousness and request a teleportation into the Golden Tree for cultivation.
(Chapter End)
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