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

Chapter 843 I Made a Decision That Goes Against the Will of Our Ancestors

The expression on Emperor Xue Linghao's face grew increasingly conflicted.

He certainly knew that Xuanzi's words made perfect sense.

However, the conflict between humans and spirit beasts is irreconcilable.

No matter what, soul beasts are ultimately a different race, while humans are ultimately humans. This undoubtedly helps the soul beast race to grow stronger.

The fact that the human race has grown to its current state, occupying such a vast territory on the Douluo Continent, and has such a deep-seated blood feud with the soul beasts cannot be underestimated.

If we further concede to the Soul Beast race in exchange for more favorable support conditions, the Soul Beast race might be in danger of annihilating humanity after the war is won!
Seeing the conflicted expression on Xue Linghao's face, Xuanzi hurriedly urged him, his face filled with anxiety:
"Xue Linghao, what are you still hesitating for? Don't forget, Huo Yuhao used a powerful weapon called Soul Spirit in the battle to kill two Limit Douluo."

According to the Sun Moon Empire, soul spirits can even preserve the souls of soul beasts, allowing them to retain their consciousness.

This will undoubtedly be quite effective in easing the conflict between humans and spirit beasts.

Di Tian wasn't stupid; he could definitely see this. As the Beast God, his primary responsibility was to protect the interests of the Soul Beast race.

"If the Sun Moon Empire sends someone to negotiate with Di Tian and reaches a cooperation agreement, causing Di Tian to break its cooperation agreement with us, what should we do?"

Upon hearing these words, Xue Linghao was immediately jolted awake and realized the problem.

Yes, if Di Tian and the Sun Moon Empire reach a cooperation agreement, would our side still have any chance of victory?

He gave a wry smile: "Elder Xuan, is this really the only way to go? If the soul beast race really occupies half of Douluo Continent after the war, then humanity will be in danger."

Xuanzi glanced at Xue Linghao, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a deep voice:
"Xue Linghao, war inevitably results in casualties. With the strength of the Sun Moon Empire, it can certainly deliver a thunderous blow to the beast tide. Do you think the Soul Beast race will not suffer significant casualties in the war?"

Xue Linghao's breath hitched for a moment. He looked at Xuanzi with disbelief in his eyes and said in a trembling voice:
"Elder Xuan, do you mean that if Di Tian agrees to mobilize all his forces to help us fight against the Sun Moon Empire, then after the war we will break the agreement and turn against the Soul Beast Clan?"

Xuanzi revealed an expression of "this child is teachable," nodded firmly, and said decisively:
"That's right! But there are two prerequisites for doing so."

First, the top experts of the Soul Beast race have suffered heavy casualties, especially the death of Di Tian. Second, we must obtain the Soul Spirit Technique and advanced Soul Guidance Device technology to recuperate and accumulate strength.

"Once the wounds of the human race heal and their strength develops to a certain level, we can then take action against the soul beast race. The best outcome would be to keep the soul beast race in captivity, ensuring that they remain in a subordinate position for generations to come, and that they will never be able to launch a beast tide to threaten humanity!"

"If my plan succeeds, it will eliminate two major threats and pave a new path for Shrek Academy and the Douluo Kingdom!"

And our reputation will be dramatically improved; future generations will remember our contributions!

Hearing the grand vision outlined in Xuanzi's words, Xue Linghao remained silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and then slowly said:
"Elder Xuan, doing this is far too dangerous. If we are not careful, we will be devoured by the soul beast race. The consequences will be unimaginable."

"It is very dangerous, I won't deny that, but we have no other choice."

Xuanzi reached out and placed his hand on Xue Linghao's shoulder, his voice firm and resolute, "Could you possibly come up with a better way to deal with the Sun Moon Empire, this major threat, in two and a half years?"

Xue Linghao pondered for a moment, then shook his head and sighed:
"I truly can't think of a better way, Elder Xuan. Let's proceed according to your plan. I support you as the Emperor of Douling." "Very well!" Xuanzi nodded. Before leaving, he suddenly remembered something, his face turned serious, and he asked:
"Have you made arrangements for conscription and tax increases?"

Since the last war, the number of allied forces that the Douling Empire can mobilize has been greatly reduced, so naturally they need to recruit more able-bodied men to make sufficient preparations for the war two and a half years from now.

Even if the captured laborers cannot be transformed into high-end combat forces, they can still serve as cannon fodder, which is excellent.

As for the tax increase, there are also explanations.

For a brief two-and-a-half-year period of peace, the Douling Empire not only ceded territory but also had to pay war reparations, a massive financial blow.

This could easily lead to an empty treasury, so naturally, people would try every means to collect more taxes.

After all, there are just too many places where money is needed.

Upon hearing this, Xue Linghao smiled wryly:
"My cabinet and I have been discussing these kinds of things recently, but we haven't come up with a general plan yet. After all, people's lives have been difficult since the outbreak of the war."

Xuanzi sighed and said:
"Xue Linghao, remember, at this time, we must let the people suffer. The Douling Empire has protected its people for many years, which is already a great favor. Now that we are in a time of crisis, the people should repay the empire's kindness and make some contributions to the empire!"

As for the negative feedback that the suffering of the people will bring, there will naturally be some, but for the sake of the war two and a half years from now, you must grit your teeth and bear it, even with some negative feedback!

Listening to Xuanzi's earnest teachings, Xue Linghao nodded vigorously:
"Master Xuan's insight is brilliant!"

Star Forest.

The night was hazy, and the moonlight, like quicksilver, cast a thin veil of silver over the entire forest.

Under the moonlight, Xuanzi quickly entered the forest and found the Beast God Di Tian. Their shadows stretched long on the ground.

He gazed into Di Tian's golden eyes, took a deep breath, and spoke directly:
"Di Tian, ​​I have made a decision that goes against the wishes of our ancestors. If you promise to allow all the spirit beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest to come out in full force in the war two and a half years from now, I can swear by the statue of Tang San's ancestor that after the war is won and the Sun Moon Empire is destroyed, Shrek Academy will support the spirit beast race to occupy half of the Douluo Continent, and I will never go back on my word!"

Upon hearing this, Di Tian was somewhat bewildered. He had lived for many years and had interacted with many generations of Shrek Academy's powerful figures, but this was the first time he had encountered someone making such a condition.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice:

"Xuanzi, I am the Beast God. Aren't you afraid that the Soul Beast race will take this opportunity to become stronger, eventually destroy the human race, and unify the Douluo Continent? It is human Soul Masters who need Soul Beasts, not Soul Beasts who need human Soul Masters!"

These words were just empty talk; he wanted to test Xuanzi with them, since agreeing to this matter outright might arouse Xuanzi's suspicion.

Upon hearing this, Xuanzi said:

“I believe you wouldn’t do something so foolish. After all, Shrek Academy has seven divine ancestors. If the human race is really wiped out, perhaps one of the ancestors will come down to take revenge.”

(End of this chapter)