The next day!
War God Hall!
Vice Hall Master Guan Yue looked at the exhausted Chen Xinjie and asked with concern, "Hall Master, you don't look well. Did you not sleep well last night?"
He certainly knew that once a Soul Master reached the level of Ultimate Douluo, sleep didn't affect their mental state!
It was merely a way to express concern!
To his surprise, Chen Xinjie spat and said, "Hmm... Indeed, I didn't sleep well last night. No, to be precise, I didn't sleep at all!"
Last night, he pondered various solutions to resolve the conflict with the Spirit Pagoda, but the only viable option was a personal visit to apologize!
After all, the War God Hall had taken such a big risk infiltrating the Ten Thousand Beast Platform this time. Although they could confirm that something was wrong with the Spirit Pagoda, they lacked concrete evidence and were still at a disadvantage!
Guan Yue pursed his lips, "Is it because of the Spirit Pagoda matter?"
Chen Xinjie forced a smile, "Yes, Guan Yue, have you thought of any solutions?"
The latter silently shook his head...
After receiving the answer, he did not appear surprised but stood up slowly, "Fine, I will personally go to the Spirit Pagoda to apologize. At the very least, we must save the lives of those War Gods!"
Upon hearing this, Guan Yue sternly refused, "No, Hall Master, you represent our entire War God Hall. Even if someone has to apologize, it should be me!"
He was only the Vice Hall Master, and at worst, he could take the blame and resign!
It was better than having future War God Hall members feel inferior when facing Spirit Pagoda members!
Chen Xinjie's gaze deepened, "Guan Yue, I told you many years ago that you are the only one qualified to become the future Hall Master of the War God Hall!"
"Perhaps it's time to fulfill that promise!!"
Apart from him, Guan Yue had the highest qualifications and the most strength in the entire War God Hall!
No one would have any objections to him succeeding as the Hall Master!
As if realizing something, Guan Yue hurriedly said, "Hall Master, how can this be? The War God Hall still needs you!"
He felt that he was not yet ready to lead the entire War God Hall!
Although he had learned a lot from being by Chen Xinjie's side!
Chen Xinjie's eyes showed no change as he said word by word, "Guan Yue, don't be modest. The only thing you lack now is experience; your abilities are not inferior to anyone!"
"If you refuse, it would leave me with regrets even in death!"
Feeling the determination in his words, Guan Yue finally stopped refusing...
His expression changed from before, becoming extremely serious, "Hall Master... I understand. I will succeed you and protect the War God Hall!"
Only then did Chen Xinjie show a relieved expression, "Very well, then prepare diligently for your succession ceremony. Once I have resolved the matter with the Spirit Pagoda, I will officially appoint you as the Hall Master of the War God Hall!"
Guan Yue slowly closed his eyes, and the corners of his eyes appeared somewhat red...
"Yes, Hall Master! Then I will take my leave!"
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Spirit Pagoda, inside the meeting hall...
Except for Leng Yaozhu sitting in the Pagoda Master's position and Di Tian and others, every seat reserved for council members was empty...
It was evident that the former had dismissed all council members!
She glanced around the hall with some emotion...
Her ability to secure her position as the master of the Spirit Pagoda in the past was inseparable from these council members and Qiangu Qingfeng!
But now, she had personally driven them all away...
Although she didn't feel guilty, her heart was filled with unease...
Gu Yuena, who was skilled at reading people's expressions, naturally noticed these details and softly suggested, "Pagoda Master, if you are dissatisfied with dismissing these council members, it's not too late to make amends..."
Leng Yaozhu raised her hand to stop her from continuing, "Gu Yue, I know what you want to say, but I won't regret what I've already done!"
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Tang Wulin released the Sea God's Light, enveloping everyone present, and shouted, "Everyone, fight together! Whether we can maintain peace in Soul Land depends on this battle!"
Such firm words made the others see a trace of Yun Ming's shadow in him!
Soon, they focused their gaze on the Abyssal Emperor ahead...
Martial Souls lit up, with dozens of Soul Rings shining in the air...
This was followed by various soul skills, being launched at the Abyssal Emperor like they cost nothing...
But the latter had already reached the God King realm and could easily respond...
One must understand that even a regular First-Level God might not be able to harm him, let alone a group of Soul Masters who had not even entered the True God realm!
Xie Xie, who was blown away, cursed, "No, relying on soul skills alone can't harm the Abyssal Emperor!"
Ye Xinglan steadied her trembling hands and said seriously, "Yes, my Star God Sword hitting him feels like striking a mountain; I can't find any weak points at all!"
Yuanen Yehui narrowed her beautiful eyes, "Only those like Gu Yue, Wulin, and Elder Ya Li, who have Divine Artifacts, can hurt him. Damn, not everyone can have those things!"
Lan Muzi abandoned the Yang Wood Saber that had been cut by the Heaven Saint Crack Abyss and re-formed one with Soul Power...
He then said, "Such disordered attacks have no effect. We must create opportunities for them to strike!"
Yuan En Zhentian also analyzed carefully, "Easier said than done. Both his spiritual power and physical body have surpassed the limit, making it extremely difficult to find such opportunities!"
Wu Changkong said coldly, "Even if there are no opportunities, we have to create them. Otherwise, there is no way out but death!"
Everyone was now on the same rope; giving up equaled total defeat!
The Abyssal Emperor, easily fending off Cai Yue'er and Ya Li's attacks, sneered, "You still have time to discuss how to deal with me. It seems the pressure from a God Rank hasn't been strong enough yet!"
He howled skyward, knocking everything around him away...
Then rapidly split his power...
In an instant, hundreds of clones identical to his original form solidified, each one exuding an aura not weaker than a True God realm expert!
Tang Wulin rubbed his eyes and gritted his teeth, "Cl-clones? Just one was already troublesome, now there are hundreds. There's no way... we can win this!"
Beside him, Gu Yuena sensed the surroundings and analyzed, "Any one of these clones isn't something we can contend with!"
She glanced at him and said, "There's no winning this battle, Wulin, you should leave!"
Tang Wulin immediately dismissed this suggestion, "Gu Yue, what are you talking about? Everyone is fighting for the future, how can I just run away!"
"Besides, where can we escape to if we don't stop the Abyssal Emperor?"
Gu Yuena raised her eyes and stared directly at him, "Wulin, you should know what I mean, not escaping Soul Land, but going to the Divine Realm!"
"You are the Sea God's son, destined to return to the Divine Realm. Now it's just a bit earlier than planned!"
She had already guessed the Sea God's intention of sending his son to the lower realm, ostensibly for training!
There was no way he would let him stay here forever!
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