NOVEL NEXT Chapter 3788: 3635
In the Great Hall of the Tiandou Empire Palace!
Seated on the throne, Xue Ye did not rush to speak. Instead, he scrutinized Tang Xiao with an inspecting gaze from above…
It seemed as though he wanted to discern something from Tang Xiao's expression…
However, he failed!
The latter did not reveal much emotion and appeared very indifferent…
For a Title Douluo, the emperor's majesty and pressure meant nothing…
Especially since he himself was the Sect Master of the Hao Tian Clan, one of the upper three families!
Yet, the two Hao Tian Sect Elders beside him did feel somewhat suppressed…
But since both Sect Master Tang Xiao and Emperor Xue Ye of the Sky Dou Empire remained silent, they did not dare to interject!
They could only keep silent…
Finally, Xue Ye spoke…
He knowingly asked, "Sect Master Tang, your grand arrival from the Hao Tian Clan to the palace must be for some important matter!"
"Otherwise, you would not have specifically sent Qing He to relay the message to me!"
Tang Xiao slightly nodded his head and responded, "Yes, Your Majesty Xue Ye, just as we conveyed through the Crown Prince, we hope to see a person here at the palace!"
"You should also be acquainted with him—his name is Xu Sheng!"
This Xue Ye should have already been informed of the entire matter by Xue Qinghe, yet he still asked once again…
That really is his style!
Xue Ye propped his chin, pondering, "Hmm… Xu Sheng. I indeed have met this child a few times, and he left a deep impression on me."
Tang Xiao seemed to have caught something and his eyes flickered, "It is rumored that Xu Sheng once stayed in the palace for a while. Hearing what Your Majesty Xue Ye has just said, it seems to be true!"
"However, I wonder what your opinion of him is?"
Xue Ye did not refuse the question and openly expressed his inner thoughts…
"My opinion of him? A very talented Soul Master, who also possesses a wisdom not inferior to adults!!"
"Even more so than Qing He!"
Upon hearing this, the Hao Tian Sect Elders gasped…
"Hiss… Xue Ye's evaluation of Xu Sheng is so high, he even proactively compared him to his own proud Prince!"
Such words, if spoken by someone else, might provoke strong dissatisfaction!
Thoughtfully, Tang Xiao said, "Unexpectedly, Your Majesty Xue Ye thinks so highly of him; indeed, this young man deserves serious consideration."
"Sect Master Tang, though I do not know why the Hao Tian Clan has chosen to meet Xu Sheng in the palace, I must remind you!"
"Initially, I intended to win Xu Sheng over, but he refused!"
Tang Xiao appeared even more surprised, "Oh? There was such an incident!"
"But, Xu Sheng rejected the royal household's offer and turned to join the Martial Soul Hall. Your Majesty Xue Ye, don't you worry that he might pose any threat?"
It was unexpected that the royal household had proactively tried to win over Xu Sheng and even faced rejection!
Xue Ye noncommittally said, "Of course I worry, but… Xu Sheng and Qing He are friends, and when he left, he personally promised one thing!"
"That no matter which power he joins, he will not threaten the royal household."
To this, Tang Xiao gravely said, "Empty promises mean nothing, and Your Majesty Xue Ye should understand this better than I do!"
"Now that Xu Sheng has joined the Martial Soul Hall, it's not impossible for him to break his initial promise!"
"Despite his exceptional talent, he is still a child, and under the brainwashing of the Martial Soul Hall, it is impossible for him to stick to his original heart."
If it weren't for this, how could the prestigious upper three families stoop to dealing with a child!
Xue Ye pursed his lips and looked directly at the other, "Sect Master Tang, from your eyes, I seem to detect hostility!"
"Xu Sheng shouldn't have offended the Hao Tian Clan, right?"
Tang Xiao shook his head, "Xu Sheng indeed hasn't offended the Hao Tian Clan, the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect!"
"But his existence, having joined the Martial Soul Hall, is an invisible threat, allowing him to grow is like tying our own hands!"
Xue Ye's expression grew slightly colder, "So, Sect Master Tang, changing the meeting place to the imperial palace this time was not really meant to resolve the conflict, was it?"
He had figured it out; Tang Xiao and his group truly were not here to resolve any conflict!
Of course, Tang Xiao couldn't admit that, "Your Majesty Xue Ye, you misunderstand!"
"The Hao Tian Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect once attempted to assassinate Xu Sheng; perhaps he already bears a grudge against the upper three families, whether the conflict can be resolved is yet unknown."
"The reason it was set in the imperial palace was also to have an extra assurance in case the negotiation broke down!"
Xue Ye narrowed his eyes, even contemplating calling out the other party...
But this would undoubtedly affect the relationship between the royal household and the Hao Tian Clan!
"Well, since Sect Master Tang says so, I will trust you for now!"
"However, up till now, Xu Sheng and the others seem to have not yet arrived at the imperial palace, perhaps they have changed their minds!"
Tang Xiao hesitated, "This..."
He wasn't sure if Xu Sheng and the others would come!
Perhaps leaving Soul City was just a ruse!
Just then, Qing He suddenly stepped into the great hall...
Immediately bowing with his fists, he said, "Father Emperor, Sect Master Tang, and all the Hao Tian Sect Elders!"
Faced with the sudden arrival of the former, Xue Ye was somewhat puzzled, "Qing He, why are you here?"
He shouldn't have notified him to come to the great hall!
Seeing this, Qing He quickly explained, "Father Emperor, just now, Xu Sheng and the others have already arrived at the imperial palace, currently waiting outside the great hall!"
Tang Xiao and the others' pupils slightly tightened...
Then, they also heaved a sigh of relief...
They had still been worried that the other party would not come, but it turns out they had already reached the imperial palace!
No, perhaps they had already arrived earlier and only showed themselves now!
Xue Ye was stunned for a moment, "I just mentioned Xu Sheng, and now it turns out he has already arrived!"
"But that's good, since Sect Master Tang is also here!"
"Qing He, go and bring Xu Sheng and the others in!"
Naturally, Qing He had no reason to refuse...
"Yes, Father Emperor!"
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Not long after, Xu Sheng walked into the great hall...
Followed by Qian Jun and Jiang Long, the two guest elders!
He looked up at Xue Ye and apologized, "Xu Sheng greets His Majesty Xue Ye!"
Although Jiang Long Douluo and Qianjun Douluo were somewhat reluctant, they still nodded slightly...
They were guest elders of the Worship Hall; they couldn't just bow and scrape to Xue Ye...
Xue Ye quickly said, "No need for formalities!"
Then, he took the initiative to ask, "Xu Sheng, who are these two behind you?"
Without hesitation, Xu Sheng answered, "These two seniors are sent by His Holiness the Pope to protect me!"
Tang Xiao and the others might have already seen the two Douluos, so there was no need to hide their identities!
However, the way Tang Xiao and the others looked at him was filled with no small amount of hostility; it seemed that this negotiation might not go smoothly!
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