I really am a Titled Douluo

Shrek Academy, in the dean's resting room!

The Messenger looked directly at Cai Yue'er and said bluntly, "Elder Cai, you are a straightforward person, so I'll get to the point. What conditions does Shrek Academy require to extend its assistance to the Xingluo Empire?"

Better to seize the initiative in conversation than to fall into a passive position.

Otherwise, one could only be led by the nose by the other party.

Cai Yue'er's beautiful eyes focused as she said, "Well, our Shrek Academy's terms are very simple. They are that the Xingluo Empire must contribute one percent of its precious forging materials annually and grant us a certain degree of military control over the Xingluo Empire's army!"

While it may seem to be just a meager one percent of forging materials, based on the base amount, it is more than enough for Shrek Academy to use for half a year or even several years!

As for the control over the military of the Xingluo Empire, that was just a ruse to maximize benefits!

Upon hearing these words, the Messenger's face darkened immediately, "Elder Cai, such conditions are somewhat too excessive! The control over the troops of the Xingluo Empire absolutely cannot be used as a condition!"

The only advantage of the Xingluo Empire lies in the number of its imperial soldiers!

If they were to share that with other forces, it would be tantamount to weakening the emperor's power in disguise!

Cai Yue'er said indifferently, "There is no need to be so agitated, Your Excellency. Is there not room for negotiation?"

Hearing this, the Messenger's face softened a bit...

But deep down, he already knew that he had lost this verbal confrontation, and quite thoroughly at that!

After taking a deep breath, he said solemnly, "Regarding the annual contribution of one percent of precious forging materials to Shrek Academy as mentioned before, I can agree to that on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor!"

He paused for a moment, before speaking again, "However, I ask for forgiveness as I cannot agree to partition off the control over the military of the Xingluo Empire. Please Elder Cai, propose another condition!"

Having anticipated this response, Cai Yue'er did not rush to propose another condition but instead changed the subject. "If I remember correctly, when the Royal family of Xingluo Empire was attacked by evil Soul Masters, two Super Douluo fell."

The Messenger frowned, "Indeed, but what is Elder Cai getting at?"

He had a foreboding feeling deep in his heart that he would be completely fleeced by the other party.

Cai Yue'er glanced at him and continued, "The Holy Spirit Cult is not lacking in powerhouses above the Super Douluo level, and their existence is a huge threat to the Sea God's Pavilion!"

"So, dispatching Elders from the Sea God's Pavilion to aid Xingluo Land represents the risk of losing high-level battle capabilities…"

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Outside Dragon Valley!

Hei Yi clutched his blood-soaked chest with his remaining right arm, his gaze fixed intently on the evil Soul Masters in front…

Although he had relied on his soul power rank advantage to forcibly slaughter several evil Soul Masters, due to unfamiliarity with the opponent's soul skills, his left arm was hit and he was forced to sever it…

Even now, his left arm on the ground, rotten to the point of revealing white bones, was still making a "sizzling" sound...

"Do not struggle in vain anymore. Now that your body has been injected with poison, it won't be long before you bleed from all orifices!"

"Hmph, this guy actually managed to kill so many of our companions; we can't let him die that easily!"

"Soon, I will spare his life, then slowly tear off his flesh piece by piece, tormented viciously, hahahaha!"

Hearing these arrogant words, Hei Yi said with an icy expression, "Don't even think about it, even if I die here, I will take you down with me!"

But the next second, a female voice came, "Regrettably, you no longer have that chance!"

Visible to the naked eye, Nanali was seen holding Elder Wu by the neck with one hand, dragging him as she slowly approached…

Upon closer inspection, one would find that the latter could only barely open his eyes. The period of weakness following the release of his Martial Soul True Body left him utterly powerless to resist!

Seeing this, Hei Yi's pupils suddenly constricted as he desperately cried out, "Elder Wu!"

Nanali tossed Elder Wu onto the ground, her right foot stepping on his head as she sneered, "Is this a Tang Sect Elder? So easily defeated."

Even though this guy's release of his Martial Soul True Body had caused her some inconvenience, that was all it amounted to!

Hei Yi clenched his fists, bellowing furiously, "You bastards... are courting death!"

With that said, he charged forward...

But the next second, Lord of Dark Bell merely curved the corner of her mouth, "Oh, you want to fight to the death? Are you worthy?"

"Buzz buzz buzz!!!"

The oppressive aura of a Super Douluo Level instantly descended upon Hei Yi, and unable to withstand it, he fell to his knees with a "thud"...

Pale cheeks bulging with veins, but those eyes still fiercely fixed on Lord of Dark Bell!

The other Evil Soul Masters, seeing this, shouted in praise, "Lord is mighty! Effortlessly slaying the Tang Sect Elder!"

"Truly worthy of being one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Holy Spirit Cult, Lord of Dark Bell, far surpassing the trash of the Tang Sect!"

"Long live Lord of Dark Bell! Long live Lord of Dark Bell!"

Lord of Dark Bell glanced at them and said, "Enough, aren't you going to hurry into Dragon Valley?"

With those words, the Evil Soul Masters suddenly remembered their mission here and began to enter Dragon Valley one after another...

Only then did Lord of Dark Bell turn her gaze to Hei Yi and the Elder Wu beneath her foot, leisurely saying, "Well, now only the three of us remain. What shall we play?"

Pausing a moment, her beautiful eyes shone as she said, "Right, how about this? If one of you kills the other, I will spare his life. How's that?"

After all, she didn't want to dirty her hands!

Elder Wu, trampled underfoot, mustered all his strength to say, "You dream... We... will never... do such a thing!"

Lord of Dark Bell's face cooled as she kicked Elder Wu in the abdomen, sending him flying ten meters away...

"Old fool, I wasn't asking for your opinion!"

Following that, she lifted the pressure off Hei Yi and said again, "I'll say it one last time, whoever kills the other gets to leave alive; otherwise, both of you will die here!"

Hei Yi bowed his head, lightly pursed his lips, and fell into silence...

Then, as if he had come to a realization, he set his gaze on Elder Wu in front of him...

In his heart, he thought, "Since death is inevitable, better I end Elder Wu's life myself. At least... I can give him a quick death!"

Afterwards, I'll drag that bastard down with me!

He then took a step, slowly walking towards Elder Wu...

Seeing this, Lord of Dark Bell chuckled and said, "Yes, that's it. Just kill him, and I'll let you go."

Elder Wu, lying on the ground, understanding the look in the approaching Hei Yi's eyes, seemed to grasp the situation and chose not to resist...

Hei Yi stopped in his tracks, crouched down, and with a "crack," fluidly twisted off Elder Wu's neck...

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