Chapter 143: Lingxu's Demands, Permanent Contribution of Resources

Given Lingxu's strength, Chen Luoyun and Xingxin were still outside the city and had not yet entered when he infiltrated Star Capital City.

Lingxu did not take action immediately upon arriving at Star Capital City; instead, he found a decent garden to rest in.

Due to the war, many houses in Star Capital City were already abandoned.

Lingxu had several spoils of war on him, which belonged to that Spirit Douluo and his subordinates.

On this continent, the trading currency is actually similar to that of Douluo Continent, only the size of the gold, silver, and copper coins used to make Gold Soul Coins differs.

Perhaps because resources are abundant here, for the same Gold Soul Coin, the Gold Soul Coin of the Sun Moon Star Continent is twice the weight of one from Douluo Continent.

Lingxu sorted and organized the items from these people's Soul Guidance Devices, and before long, he found what he was looking for.

For example, books!

"Soul Guidance Device Manufacturing Basics", "Soul Guidance Device Materials Chapter", "Ten Basic Soul Guidance Device Manufacturing Methods", "How to Become a Qualified Soul Guidance Master", etc.

Lingxu found over a dozen books regarding Soul Guidance Devices; these would provide Lingxu with enough knowledge about them.

Although it was not yet dawn, Lingxu still took out a pot and a cup, then began to boil water to make tea.

He also took out a lamp and placed it to the side; after everything was ready, Lingxu began to flip through these books, filtering for all the knowledge he wanted.

And after Lingxu had been reading for over an hour, the sky gradually brightened, and the Third Princess Xingxin and Chen Luoyun returned to the imperial capital of the Star Empire.

The current Emperor of the Star Empire, named Xingyi, was very angry when he saw the Third Princess had returned; he had originally sent the Third Princess away to preserve the elite bloodline of the imperial family, so how could he not be angry now that she had returned?

"Xinger, why did you come back? Their armies are assembling, especially the enemy's Title Douluo-level experts, who are almost all in place now. They might start their attack during the day. If these Title Douluos really take action, our empire might not even be able to hold out for half an hour."

Xingyi's soul power is not considered high, but it is not low either; he has level 76 soul power, and he is powerless against this impending war of national extinction.

The empire has brought out almost all of its Soul Guidance Devices, mobilizing every Spirit Master in the city who can be mobilized, and even civilians have taken up weapons to participate in this final battle.

Although the Spirit Master Legion already exceeds ten thousand, the number of enemy Spirit Masters in this battle exceeds thirty thousand.

If defending the city, his ten thousand-plus Spirit Masters would actually not fear these thirty thousand Spirit Masters; after all, he has some confidence relying on their Soul Guidance Device technology, which far exceeds that of the other two great empires.

The difference lies in the enemy's Title Douluos; recalling the battle from a few days ago, Xingyi gained many white hairs overnight.

All five of the empire's Title Douluos were dispatched, but unfortunately, due to faulty intelligence, these five Title Douluos were besieged by more than ten Title Douluos from the combined forces of the two great empires.

Basically, every Title Douluo had to face two opponents of the same level; fighting to the death, all five died in battle, but they only injured four of the enemy and killed three.

Without high-end combat power, and with the two great empires having several times more Spirit Masters in their legions, how can this be fought?

The destruction of the empire is a matter of time; sending away the three descendants with the greatest talent was Xingyi's way of leaving a bloodline for the empire and the imperial clan.

Xingxin looked at the much older-looking Xingyi and immediately said, "Father, we were discovered after we escaped, and they even sent experts to pursue us. If it weren't for Sister Luoyun and me meeting a senior who helped us, we would have been captured by them by now."

"What! You were all pursued?"

Xingxin nodded and said, "Father, not just me; the Second Brother and Sixth Brother also sent people out, but according to their plan, they were supposed to capture us and then use us as a sacrifice for their banners when attacking the city."

"Damn it! The Moon Underworld Empire and the Sunset Empire have gone too far. It's a pity; if you gave me a few more years, once my Soul Guidance Master legion was equipped with new super Soul Guidance Devices, why would I fear them?"

"If they have already captured your Second Brother and Sixth Brother, then I cannot send anyone to save them now; all forces have been sent to guard the city gates," Xingyi said helplessly.

In the current imperial capital, there are not many Spirit Masters left to find, and even he himself is prepared to go to the city walls today to lead the army and fight the enemy to the death.

"Father, actually I have already found a way to save our empire," Xingxin said with a serious face, and Chen Luoyun nodded along.

"What method?" Although Xingyi felt it was unlikely, as long as there was a way, it was worth a try.

Xingxin said, "The expert who saved me, with his strength, if he takes action, he might be able to turn the tide."

"One person? What is his soul power? Even if there were another level 97 Title Douluo, it wouldn't work. These two great empires now have a total of three level 97 Title Douluos, plus four level 96 experts, and there are still six people between level 91 and 95. Excluding one severely injured Title Douluo, they still have twelve Title Douluos who can fight."

"Even if he has level 98 soul power, there is no way, unless he is the legendary level 99 Limit Douluo, the existence closest to a god," Xingyi said.

As the ruler of an empire, he knows a lot, and he certainly knows the word and meaning of 'god'.

"Your Majesty, actually I think he can!" Chen Luoyun said seriously.

"Mm..." Xingxin also nodded.

"Father, he can help us take action three times, but he requires corresponding rewards. Currently, he is interested in Soul Guidance Devices and all resources related to them. Another point, this person does not seem to be from our continent."

"He comes from the sea! We don't know exactly where," Chen Luoyun said.

"Three times of taking action?"

"Let me think!" Xingyi was pondering how to save the Star Empire with three actions.

Before long, Xingyi said, "I have thought of it."

"First: Safely rescue the Second Brother and Sixth Brother first."

"Second: Help us repel and severely damage the coalition forces of the two great empires."

"Third: Kill at least half of the enemy's Title Douluos!"

Xingyi had carefully considered these three points; the first was naturally out of concern for the lives of his two most outstanding sons, and the second was to resolve the empire's current predicament.

The last one was to eliminate the enemy's top-tier power; if they were killed until they were afraid, then they would have the qualifications to negotiate.

"Father, the first request is still normal, but aren't the second and third too difficult?" Xingxin felt it was incredible upon hearing it; it was equivalent to asking one person to fight two empires. Is this something a human can do?

Xingyi said helplessly, "Sigh... this is the minimum requirement to save our empire. If we can't do this, we won't even have the qualifications to negotiate with them. If he does the rest, we won't be able to give him anything else."

"Of course, if he can complete the first point and protect you to a safe place, then the resources in our Star Empire's existing Soul Guidance Device warehouses, as well as our Soul Guidance Device technology, will all be given to him."

"If he can really complete it. If not, at the moment the city falls, I will destroy all our Soul Guidance Device technology," Xingyi said with a serious face.

He only needed to save his children; he could not live alone. After all, if the empire is destroyed, what is the meaning of him living?

Chen Luoyun said, "Your Majesty, what if he can do all three of these points?"

Xingyi said, "All of the empire's Soul Guidance Device technology will belong to him. Whatever we have, he will have. He can unconditionally take away 50% of all the empire's Soul Guidance Device technology resources, including the materials used, every year. No... he can take away 80%, for a period of one hundred years."

Although he felt this was impossible to achieve, if there really was such an opportunity, it would be worth it to trade a hundred years of the empire's resources for peace.

After all, with these resources, the other party would not let their own empire be destroyed.

"Father, is it just like this?" Xingxin said.

Xingyi nodded and said, "On the premise that he can achieve these three points, yes. Although we will lose a hundred years of resources, as long as the empire exists, everything still has a chance."

He actually wished for such a thing to happen, but unfortunately, the probability was too low; he was just talking to his daughter.

"Alright, then Luo Yun and I will go find Senior Lingxu now. Father, don't worry, the Empire can definitely still be saved."

"Sister Luo Yun, let's hurry back to find Senior Lingxu," Xingxin said.

At this moment, they were truly clutching at straws.

After the two left, a shadow appeared beside Xingyi, and then the shadow transformed into a human shape.

"Your Majesty!"

"You are the only capable assistant I have left now. Go protect the Third Princess; I don't need you here. While you're at it, see if that senior they mentioned is truly as formidable as they say. If so, this will also be our Empire's hope," Xingyi said.

Although he thought in his heart that the things he proposed were impossible to complete, there was still a sliver of hope; what if the other party really could complete them?

"Your Majesty, if I go to protect the Third Princess, then what about you?" the black shadow asked.

Xingyi said: "You might be able to handle an ordinary Title Douluo, but if the other party really intends to kill me, it might not be just an ordinary Title Douluo."

"So even if you stay here, if they really want to come, I won't be able to escape anyway. Just go protect the Third Princess. If we want to save the Second and Sixth Princes who were captured, the difficulty is very high; even a Title Douluo might not necessarily be able to rescue them."

These words were spoken out of true helplessness; unfortunately, the Empire's current Spirit Master strength is too poor.

The shadow beside him, with Level 88 soul power, was already the highest soul power in the Empire, and the total number of Spirit Douluos in the entire Empire was only nine.

Excluding the shadow, the other eight were stationed at the four city gates respectively.

"Yes, Your Majesty. What if what the Third Princess and the others said is true? I will go take a look on your behalf." After the shadow finished speaking, it turned into a cloud of black mist and disappeared within the great hall.

……

Inside Star Capital City, everything was in chaos, but this did not hinder Lingxu from inquiring about the Star Empire's Soul Guidance Device technology, resource specialties, the value of these items, and of course, their production volume.

Only by achieving a comprehensive understanding would Lingxu not be fooled by others.

Obtaining an empire's soul guidance technology and resources was better than collecting them alone; besides, Lingxu did not have that much time.

On this continent, Lingxu could delay for at most three months.

His focus was still on the Douluo Continent. Of course, Lingxu also considered whether he should take a trip to the Evil Demon Forest. Since this continent existed, then that Evil Eye Tyrant Ruler should exist. Using its Spirit Ring as the fifth Spirit Ring for his second martial soul, the Dark Demon Evil God Spear, would be quite good.

However, Lingxu had to resolve the matter at hand first. Making an empire contribute its highest soul guidance technology and countless resources was certainly not easy.

Lingxu released his Mental Power, preparing to probe the Imperial Palace.

But just as he released his Mental Power, Lingxu discovered the two women leaving the Imperial Palace, with a Level 88 Spirit Douluo following behind them.

It seemed they had already reached an agreement. Lingxu immediately sent a voice transmission, telling them to go to the courtyard where Lingxu had stayed before.

Hearing the voice transmission, the two women looked at each other, then simultaneously changed their direction.

At this time, Lingxu also returned to that courtyard and continued to boil tea.

After waiting for less than ten minutes, Xingxin and Chen Luoyun arrived before Lingxu.

"Greetings, Senior Lingxu!" the two said while bowing simultaneously.

Lingxu waved his hand and said: "How is it! How did the discussion go?"

Xingxin said: "Senior, Father has already proposed three areas where he needs Senior's help."

"Just say it directly," Lingxu said.

"First: First, safely..."

……

"We can give you all our Soul Guidance Device technology, imperial resources... for a term of one hundred years!"

Before long, Xingxin had stated all the requirements and everything they could offer.

"The first one is considered normal. The second and third would likely be impossible for others to complete, but for me, it's not much of a problem. However... I am not satisfied with what you can give."

Soul guidance technology was one aspect, but eighty percent of the imperial resources—even Lingxu himself had not expected there to be so much.

Originally, he had thought the other party would offer some things he didn't understand.

But regarding eighty percent of the resources, Lingxu was still very satisfied.

It was just that he was truly not very satisfied with the one-hundred-year duration.

And when they heard Lingxu say that the problem they proposed was not much of a problem, it meant their Star Empire was saved. In an instant, the two women's heartbeats accelerated, and they were incredibly excited.

"Senior Lingxu, if you have any dissatisfaction, or if you have other needs, you can say them directly. We will certainly not be stingy with what we can satisfy you with," Xingxin said.

Lingxu said: "As for the resources, eighty percent is too much for you to give. I don't need that much. If you give too much, will you have enough for yourselves?"

"Therefore, I only want fifty percent of your entire Empire's resources. Anything that can be used for Soul Guidance Devices, I want it all, even people."

Hearing this, Xingxin smiled and said: "Senior, you are able to consider things for our Empire. Xingxin, on behalf of all the citizens of the Star Empire, thanks you here."

Lingxu said: "Don't thank me yet. Although I only want fifty percent, the time frame is not one hundred years."

"Does Senior want to increase the time?" Xingxin said.

"That's right. One hundred years is too short. What I want is that as long as your Star Empire exists, you must provide fifty percent of the resources and all soul guidance technology. Moreover, soul guidance technology cannot be limited to the present; even if new technology appears, we should also enjoy it."

"Additionally, I want to choose a precious location within your Empire's territory. Ten thousand hectares of land will suffice. This will be a branch of my Lingxue Sacred Land. When the time comes, if you meet the requirements, you can also join. In the future, if you contribute resources, then..."

"Alright, my requirements are only this much for now. If it's doable, I can take action now. If not, then I will go find others," Lingxu said indifferently.

"Senior Lingxu, please give me half an hour. I will go report to Father—no, I will bring Father to you here immediately," Xingxin said joyfully.

Lingxu wanted to become a god; going from Level 99 to Level 100 was truly too difficult, so Lingxu still had to let more people join the Lingxue Sacred Land and let more Spirit Masters contribute that 10% cultivation effect to him.

Whether it was on the Douluo Continent or on this continent, it was all the same.