harleyscars Chapter 18 The Hope for the Empire's Future
Chapter 18 The Hope for the Empire's Future
Chapter 18 The Hope for the Empire's Future
"Nephew, you must remember that your own safety is the most important thing."
Feng Tianyu continued to persuade him earnestly.
What? They actually said Feng Tianyu was using PUA on Bai Ran?
You are suspected of being disloyal to the Heavenly Dou Empire. I suggest you order the same set meal as Louis XVI.
Do you know what the Empire is like right now?
Not to mention the military, even within the royal family, there isn't a single titled Douluo belonging to the empire itself.
However, the Star Luo Empire's royal family does have genuine titled Douluo.
In the war between the two great empires, the Heavenly Dou Empire was often at a disadvantage.
Without the Spirit Hall acting as a buffer, it's estimated that Star Luo would have already swallowed up Heaven Dou.
As for the titled Douluo-level powerhouses of the three upper sects within the empire?
You're kidding, they're sect elders or sect leaders; they have absolutely no sense of belonging to the empire.
To get them to take action, you have to offer them enough benefits.
In most cases, they will not take action, since a proper weakening of the empire's strength is also a good thing for sects like theirs.
After all, if the empire were truly powerful, these sects would be bound by the empire's laws and regulations, and the sect leaders obviously could not tolerate such an outcome.
This has led to the fact that when facing a Title Douluo powerhouse, the only response the empire can usually come up with is the so-called million-strong imperial army.
Hey, even if you're a Title Douluo and you're incredibly powerful, there will come a time when your soul power runs out.
When your soul power is exhausted, the remaining hundreds of thousands of imperial soldiers will tear you apart.
Such a powerful royal family as the Heaven Dou Empire, whose titled Douluo dare not easily provoke, is, to put it nicely, out of respect for the royal family's dignity.
In reality, it feels like punching someone in poop. Not only is it disgusting, but if you accidentally get an infection, you could easily kill yourself.
Why could Bai Ran's appearance change this situation?
Doesn't Tang San deserve it? Both have innate full soul power, and Tang San also has twin martial souls. By any measure, he has a brighter future than Bai Ran.
Don't forget Tang San's identity: a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect.
Even though Tang San was ostracized by the elders of the Clear Sky Sect because of Tang Hao.
As a disciple of the Tang Clan in his previous life, Tang San had a very strong sense of identity with his sect or clan.
As for the royal family?
In the eyes of martial arts practitioners, the majesty of the royal family is nothing but a fart; everything should be done with the interests of the sect above all else.
Needless to say, the other members of the Shrek Seven Devils almost all became protectors of the sect's interests.
Even Ma Hongjun and Oscar, who came from humble backgrounds, joined the Tang Sect founded by Tang San.
The empire never once stood firm, nor did it produce any representative figures who led a great unification.
Returning to Bai Ran's situation,
Bai Ran's father, Bai Liang, was a retired soldier of the Heaven Dou Empire. He was extremely loyal to the empire and vehemently opposed to the Spirit Hall, preventing Bai Ran's accurate information from appearing among the Spirit Hall's higher-ups.
Some might say that Ghost, one of the titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall, is the most outstanding intelligence chief. How could he not find out information about a genius with innate full soul power?
We really can't find out for now. Firstly, it's a small place like Notting City, so a titled Douluo like Ghost would never come here in person.
Moreover, Bai Ran's martial soul awakening took place in the city lord's mansion.
Only the city lord knew the specifics.
As a nobleman of the empire, the Lord of Notting City was extremely loyal to the empire and would not reveal this matter to the Spirit Hall.
Because of having such a father, Bai Ran could not possibly have any connection with the Spirit Hall.
Well, Bai Ran didn't want to get involved with the Spirit Hall either. In this world, Bibi Dong was a twisted, extreme feminist.
Bai Ran felt that if he went to join the Spirit Hall and become Bibi Dong's disciple, he would definitely have to be physically castrated first.
Secondly, under the care of Feng Tianyu, a veteran soldier, Bai Ran would not have much to do with the major sects.
However, if Bai Ran really comes to power, he will probably carry the banner of the Human Emperor and first integrate the various kingdoms that are divided within the empire, turning them into one of the empire's provinces.
Then, I'll carry the Ten Thousand Souls Banner and visit all the major sects to make them pay the taxes they owed for the past few hundred years. If they refuse, then I'll have to invite you to visit my Human Emperor Banner.
Finally, we'll see if the royal family can be restored. If not, then we'll establish a council composed of various major powers.
It is obviously impossible to establish a republic in a feudal slave society. Moreover, in a world like Douluo Continent, it is already quite remarkable that a large number of ordinary soul masters can be in charge.
Bai Ran is currently unaware of the specifics.
In any case, to do these things, you still need to have your own strength.
Oh right, I almost forgot about the unstable factor, the Spirit Hall. How should we deal with Qian Renxue, who is disguised as Xue Qinghe?
Deal with him directly? Probably not. That old bastard Qian Daoliu would probably blow up the entire Heaven Dou Empire.
(Was he noticed by Qian Renxue, who was disguised as Xue Qinghe? Actually, it doesn't matter. Bai Ran's personal information has already been modified. As long as he doesn't actively appear in front of Qian Renxue and reveal his talent when she comes to the academy, there will be basically no problem.)
Why am I thinking about all this?
Right now, I'm just a minor Soul Master, so I'll just have to take it one step at a time.
Bai Ran: I wonder if I can become a Title Douluo before I turn eighteen. If I can, then I will have the ability to overturn the chessboard.
Are you all taking advantage of my lack of strategy and inability to strategize in chess? Fine, I'll flip the chessboard over and you're all done playing!
……
"Okay, Uncle Feng, I understand."
Do I need to participate in the Soul Master Competition after that?
"Nephew, the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament is held every five years. You definitely won't be able to participate in this tournament. The next one is in five years."
"Five years?"
Five years from now, he might be a Soul Saint.
When the Martial Soul True Body is activated, the enormous Ten Thousand Soul Banner will appear in front of everyone. Wouldn't that be a sure way to beat up a kid?
"Nephew, if you want to participate, then participate. If you don't want to, as Brother Bai instructed, I will send you to the army for training."
Although winning the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Tournament is a rare honor for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and even the entire Heaven Dou Empire.
But from the military's perspective, it didn't matter whether they won the championship or not.
If this competition leads the Spirit Hall to develop a determination to kill future Title Douluos of the military, then it would be better not to participate at all.
"Hey, there's even a piece of pork knuckle skin in this broth! Not bad, it melts in your mouth, the taste is absolutely delicious."
As Feng Tianyu spoke, he continued eating.
……
The next morning, teaching assistant Qin Ming reported to Class 1 of the senior grades.
The morning physical training class was taught by assistant coach Qin Ming.
However, Qin Ming soon encountered a situation that gave him a headache.
"Why do both boys and girls have to run twenty laps around the track? Teacher Qin Ming, are you deliberately targeting us female students?!"
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(End of this chapter)