Douluo Continent: Starting from Awakening the Vermilion Bird Martial Soul

After pursing his lips, Di Hong nodded in agreement.

Chapter 40 The World

On the way back, Di Hong kept thinking about what Xue Ye had said.

The Spirit Hall suddenly held a Spirit Master Exchange Meeting, and it was very important to Xue Ye. Could it be that this exchange meeting could determine whether he could sit on the throne?

Although the battle appeared to be a loss, Xueye still gained considerable prestige within the army. All the soldiers and generals knew that Crown Prince Xueye was firmly opposed to the outcome of the peace talks, and the army's generals naturally opposed the outcome as well.

If they had dragged this out any longer, they would have won. Instead, they made peace, but they had to give up two mineral veins. How could they possibly accept that?

Therefore, many imperial generals who went on this expedition have openly or covertly expressed their support for the Crown Prince. It can be said that after this battle, Xueye's power has completely overwhelmed Xueyu and gained the support of the army, which means he has obtained the future throne.

In Di Hong's view, the throne was just a formality; the real power was determined by the army. Without a strong army, even the greatest power was just a formality.

If an emperor doesn't have an army, who will listen to him?

Everyone understands the saying, "The emperor's throne rotates, and next year it might be my turn."

Is it because the emperor of the empire has too much power that the kingdom dares not rebel against the empire?

No, it's because the emperor has a powerful army, so they dare not rebel.

"What are you thinking about?" Di Yang asked curiously when he saw Di Hong deep in thought.

Di Hong spoke slowly, his tone unhurried: "Brother, why do you think the Crown Prince is so eager for me to attend the Soul Master Exchange Conference?"

Is this important to him?

Di Yang thought for a moment: "Now Xue Ye's power has completely overwhelmed Xue Yu. I estimate that Xue Ye wants to give Xue Yu a final blow and defeat him completely. This Soul Master Exchange Meeting is just the right opportunity."

“If you go, then you will not represent the Kingdom of Silves, nor the Heaven Dou Empire, but Crown Prince Xueye.”

“You were sent by him to participate.”

"If you can achieve a good ranking or make a name for yourself at the Soul Master Exchange Conference, then the Spirit Hall and the Emperor will pay attention to you. Because you are a member of Xue Ye, if they pay attention to you, they will pay attention to the Crown Prince. At that time, no matter what the Emperor does, he will not have the idea of ​​deposing the Crown Prince."

"In the end, the strong reign supreme in this world."

"Power generates rights, and rights then generate even greater power."

“But I’m just a Soul Emperor right now,” Di Hong said, puzzled.

Di Yang chuckled lightly: "Fourth brother, you clearly understand everything, yet you remain confused. You don't want to be king because you know that power is fundamental, and strength determines everything."

"In the face of strength, the throne means nothing, so you don't want to compete with me."

"But you're too close to the situation to see clearly. You always feel that fame will only drag you down, but you should understand that while fame may drag you down, it can also bring you huge benefits."

"Crown Prince Xueye sent you to participate so that you could gain fame and let everyone know you, that you would become a Title Douluo-level powerhouse in the future, or even the most powerful Title Douluo."

"You have great potential."

"Even if the emperor is muddle-headed, he wouldn't be so muddle-headed as to let a future Title Douluo leave, would he?"

“Moreover, he is of royal lineage, so he would be even more unwilling to allow it.”

Di Yang's words confused Di Hong. After all that talk, what did it have to do with his participation in the Soul Master Exchange Conference?

"To put it simply, Xueye wants you to showcase your strength at the Soul Master Exchange Conference, let everyone know about you, and then he can gain more support."

"You are a powerful Soul Master, but don't underestimate the power of a Soul Master. Sometimes, a powerful Soul Master can make a lot of decisions."

"Especially those with potential, just watch. When you become famous throughout the mainland, many people will come to you, and Xueye's power will be even stronger then."

"Don't you want to unify the continent? This is an opportunity to expand your power through the snowy night and through the empire."

After saying that, Di Yang left, leaving Di Hong alone on his horse to think. His elder brother had indeed given him an idea. Xue Ye used him, so why couldn't he use Xue Ye in return? At least for now, he had to be a loyal subject of the empire.

Help Xueye, gain Xueye's trust, and use Xueye's power to expand your own power—is it a mutually beneficial arrangement?

With this in mind, his mind suddenly opened up.

For the next six months, he focused on his cultivation, only avoiding the acquisition of his seventh spirit ring, which didn't violate the rules of the Spirit Master Exchange Conference.

When the army returned to the kingdom, there was no triumphant ceremony or grand welcome. They went back to their respective camps. For them, the war was a defeat.

They paid with their lives, with hundreds of thousands fighting to the death, but they did not get the results they wanted. A battle they could have won was turned into a loss.

Although there was no triumphant ceremony, the imperial court was never stingy with the rewards that were due.

We lost over three hundred armored soldiers in this battle; it was heartbreaking.

After returning to the palace, Di Yang told Di Yuan about what happened on the battlefield, and also about the Soul Master Exchange Tournament.

"Wow, Fourth Brother, you're amazing! The Soul Emperor killed the Soul Saint. You're practically the only one like that!" Di Ming excitedly patted Di Hong on the shoulder, almost making Di Hong spit out the tea he was drinking.

"Second brother, be gentle."

"Besides, how is it that the Soul Emperor killing the Soul Saint is unique? I'm not strong enough."

"Anyway, I've never heard of it before; it's unique to me."

Now, Di Ming had something to brag about again.

"A Soul Master Exchange Meeting?" Di Yuan also knew about this matter. After all, the news that the Spirit Hall was going to hold a Soul Master Exchange Meeting had spread. Both empires had agreed, and many Soul Masters began to sign up. However, most of them were at the Soul Venerable to Soul Sect level, but there were also Soul Emperor and Soul King level Soul Masters.

Various advanced soul master academies have also signed up to participate.

"Since Xueye has asked you to participate, you cannot acquire spirit rings for the next six months."

"Now that you're level 67, with your talent, breaking through three levels in half a year shouldn't be difficult."

"By the way, is there something you want to tell me?"

Di Yuan looked at the two brothers, knowing that someone from either of them would have something to say to him when they continued.

After exchanging a glance with Di Yang.

Di Hong got up and walked to Di Yuan's side, raising his hand to draw a sword from the sword rack beside him.

"Zheng!"

In the quiet study, only the sound of a sword being drawn could be heard.

Di Ming stared in astonishment at Di Hong, who was holding a sword in his hand.

"Fourth brother, calm down. We're family. We can talk things over. Why draw your sword?"

However, his words received no response, only the glares of the three people.

"Go sit over there," Di Yuan said with displeasure.

"Oh." Di Ming sat down next to Di Yang somewhat awkwardly.

As soon as he sat down, Di Yang patted the back of his head.

Then everyone's gaze turned to Di Hong again. At this moment, Di Hong fiercely plunged the sword in his hand into the wall, which happened to be the place where the map was hung.

“In the past, I just thought that becoming a strong person was enough.”

"The rest has nothing to do with me."

"Since I was born, I have received something that others could not obtain in ten lifetimes."

"However, these things can no longer satisfy me."

"But now, I suddenly have a new goal."

"I know what I want now."

Di Yuan looked at his son with great interest, but he suddenly found himself unable to figure him out.

"what do you want?"

Di Hong pointed to the map.

"The world!"

Chapter 41 Plan

The atmosphere in the study suddenly froze.

The world.

These two words, once spoken, carry the weight of a thousand pounds.

Even Di Ming couldn't help but become serious, looking at the sword stuck in the map on the wall. Compared to Douluo Continent, the Kingdom of Silves was much smaller.

"Fourth brother, are you planning a rebellion?"

His voice was very soft, but everyone heard it.

Di Yuan looked at his son, and he hardly recognized him. Was this still his son? In the past, Di Hong was only focused on cultivation and didn't care about anything else.

After going out to fight a battle, he came back and said he wanted the world.

"You want to be King Silves?"

“No, I have never thought about being a king, I have never even thought about being an emperor.” Di Hong shook his head.