Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect: I, Huo Yuhao, join the Sun Moon Sect.

Chapter 469 Xu Tianran's Reward
After the interview, Huo Yuhao and the others went to the high platform to receive Xu Tianran's reward. After all, Huo Yuhao led the team to win the championship of this competition, which can be regarded as bringing glory to the Sun Moon Empire. As the regent, Xu Tianran naturally had to show his appreciation.

Soon, the seven members of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team lined up on the high platform.

As the captain and the core of the Sun Moon team's championship victory, Huo Yuhao naturally stood in the center.

All eyes on the platform were focused on the seven players of the Sun and Moon team, with Huo Yuhao receiving the most attention.

After all, Huo Yuhao's strength displayed in the competition was truly exaggerated, making him undoubtedly the number one young soul master of the contemporary era. Some ministers of the Sun Moon Sect even began to rejoice that Huo Yuhao was now a Sun Moon person, not a Star Luo person.

If Huo Yuhao were still a Star Luo person, given enough time, the Sun Moon Empire would inevitably face an extremely formidable opponent. Even with the rapid development of soul tools, powerful soul masters would not be able to withdraw from the historical stage at this stage!

Fortunately, the Duchess was foolish and Dai Hao was short-sighted, forcing such a peerless genius to the Sun Moon Empire. Huo Yuhao will definitely become a pillar of strength in the future.

Xu Tianran sat in his wheelchair, his hands gripping the armrests, watching the seven contestants with a gentle smile on his face. He slowly said, "The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy has won the championship again. This is not only the glory of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, but also the glory of the Sun Moon Empire!"

From this day forward, every member of the Sun and Moon Society will be proud of your achievements.

Your names will be recorded in history books, and many years from now, when future generations turn the pages of history books, they will still be able to find your shining names.

As regent, I should reward you all. After all, it is only right that those who have made contributions should be rewarded. If someone has made contributions to the empire and I do not reward them, then there is no need for me to continue being regent!

"Three days later, the Royal Treasury will be open to you, and each of you can receive a level-nine defensive soul tool without any level restrictions. You should be very familiar with this type of soul tool; Red Dust Blessing is a typical example."

"As for Huo Yuhao, you contributed the most and it was the hardest for you! I will give you an extra reward. Last time I made you an earl, and now I will bestow upon you the title of Duke of the Spirit Eye, which will be hereditary! Your descendants will inherit the title without having to be downgraded! You will enjoy a salary of 20 million gold soul coins every year! Furthermore, I will allow you to choose a 100,000-year soul bone from the royal treasury!"

After saying this, Xu Tianran smiled. To be honest, he did this in order to win over these geniuses, especially Huo Yuhao.

After a series of matches, he was certain that Huo Yuhao's talent was top-notch, and that he would definitely become a Limit Douluo in the future, a level nine Soul Master, and perhaps even a level ten Soul Master!

Therefore, he really hoped that Huo Yuhao could work for him.

But he also knew that only by providing such a genius with enough benefits could the other party possibly be loyal to him.

Of course, if the threat Huo Yuhao poses to him outweighs the benefits he brings, he will definitely do everything in his power to get rid of Huo Yuhao.

The players from the Sun and Moon team exchanged glances, and then they all said in unison, "Thank you, Your Highness the Regent."

Xu Tianran's smile grew even wider. He chatted with the Sun Moon contestants for a while longer, mostly praising them and expressing his hope that they would make more contributions to the Sun Moon Empire in the future.

Suddenly, Zhongli Wu's voice transmission rang in Xu Tianran's mind: "Your Highness Regent, I have something I would like to discuss with you. I will be waiting for you at the Holy Spirit Sect team's residence in the Mingyue Hotel."

Upon hearing Zhongli Wu's telepathic message, Xu Tianran still wore a smile on his face. He looked at the Sun and Moon contestants and said, "You should be having a celebration banquet now. After all, winning the championship again is something worth celebrating. I won't disturb your fun. Hall Master Jing, you can lead them away now."

"Yes, Your Highness, Regent," Jing Hongchen said, bowing. He then led the Sun and Moon contestants away from the area to prepare for a victory celebration banquet.

Mingdu.

Mingyue Hotel.

The Holy Spirit Sect team's residence.

Orange pushed Xu Tianran, who was in a wheelchair, into the room.

Although Ju Zi's strength is average, Ju Zi is indeed the person Xu Tianran trusts the most. Even on such an extremely important occasion, Xu Tianran is willing to bring Ju Zi along.

"Master Zhongli, what exactly did you invite me to the Mingyue Hotel to discuss?" As soon as Xu Tianran entered, he saw Zhongli Wu sitting on a chair not far away. At this moment, Zhongli Wu's face was gloomy, and he looked to be in a very bad mood.

“Your Highness Regent, I believe that with your wisdom, even if I didn’t say it outright, you should have guessed what I want to discuss with you. We can speak frankly and openly, there’s no need for us to test each other,” Zhongli Wu said calmly.

"Master Zhongli is truly a man of few words," Xu Tianran exclaimed, then changed the subject, "I guess it's about the position of Imperial Preceptor and the Holy Spirit Sect becoming the Guardian Sect of the Nation."

In Xu Tianran's view, these seem to be two separate things, but in reality they are one thing. It is simply to get the Sun Moon Empire to support the Evil Soul Masters, give them strong support for their existence, and empower them so that they no longer have to hide in the shadows.

“That’s right.” Zhongli Wu nodded, without denying it.

“But according to our previous agreement,” Xu Tianran said, a troubled look on his face.

“Your Highness Regent, no, I should now address you as Your Majesty,” Zhongli Wu sighed. “Your Majesty, is there truly no room for maneuver in this matter?”

As per the previous agreement, as long as the Holy Spirit Sect team can win the championship in this competition, Xu Tianran will do his best to overcome the obstacles brought by Kong Deming, promote the Holy Spirit Sect as the national guardian sect, and appoint Zhongli Wu as the national advisor.

However, the Holy Spirit Sect team has not won the championship.

Xu Tianran hesitated, but he wouldn't continue, leaving Zhong Liwu's anxious heart hanging in suspense.

Although Xu Tianran also needs the power of the Holy Spirit Cult to help him unify the Douluo Continent, in Xu Tianran's view, the initiative is now in his own hands, so he will take this opportunity to gain more benefits from Zhongli Wu.

Zhongli Wu said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, cooperating with the Holy Spirit Sect is also a good thing for you. After all, the Holy Spirit Sect has many powerful figures who can help the Sun Moon Empire unify the Douluo Continent. Don't you want to become an emperor for all ages?"

For Zhongli Wu, as long as he can become the national advisor and the Holy Spirit Cult becomes the guardian deity of the nation, then half of his plan to become a god will be completed. Therefore, as long as the Holy Spirit Cult can withstand the demands that Xu Tianran will make later, he will agree to them.

(End of this chapter)