Chapter 40 The world
On the way back, Di Hong kept thinking about what Xue Ye said.

The Spirit Hall suddenly held a soul 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 seemed to be lost, Xue Ye still gained great prestige in the army. All the soldiers and generals knew that Prince Xue Ye was firmly opposed to the results of the peace talks, and the generals of the army naturally also opposed the results of the peace talks.

If they had dragged it out any longer, they would have won. But they ended up having to negotiate and give up two mineral veins. How could they accept that?

Therefore, many imperial generals who went on this expedition have expressed their support for the prince openly or secretly. It can be said that after this battle, Xue Ye's forces have completely crushed Xue Yu and gained the support of the army, which means he has gained the future throne.

In Di Hong's view, the throne is just a decoration. What really determines the ultimate power is the army. Without a strong army, no matter how great the power is, it is just a decoration.

If an emperor has no army, who will listen to him?

Everyone understands that the emperor takes turns, and it will be my turn next year.

Is it because the emperor of the empire has great power that the kingdom dares not rebel against the empire?
No, it’s because the emperor of the empire has a powerful army, so they dare not resist.

"What are you thinking about?" Di Yang saw Di Hong was still in deep thought, so he asked curiously.

Di Hong spoke slowly, his tone neither hurried nor slow: "Brother, why do you think the prince wants me to attend the soul master exchange meeting so much?"

"Is this important to him?"

Di Yang thought for a moment and said, "The power that Xue Ye possesses now has completely crushed Xue Yu. I think Xue Ye wants to give Xue Yu the final blow and defeat him completely. This soul master exchange meeting happens to be an opportunity."

"If you go, then you will represent not the Silves Kingdom, nor the Tiandou Empire, but Crown Prince Xue Ye."

"He sent you to attend."

"If you can get a good ranking in the Soul Master Exchange Conference, or make a name for yourself, then the Spirit Hall and the Emperor will value you, because you are Xue Ye's person. If they value you, they will value the Crown Prince. By then, no matter what the Emperor does, he will not want to depose the Crown Prince."

"After all, this world is ruled by the strong."

“Power generates power, and power generates greater power.”

"But I'm just a Soul Emperor now." Di Hong was puzzled.

Di Yang chuckled: "Fourth brother, you clearly see everything, but you are confused. You don't want to be king because you know that power is the foundation and strength determines everything."

"In the face of strength, the throne means nothing, so don't fight with me."

"But you are confused because you are in a difficult situation. You always think that fame will only drag you down. But you should know that while fame drags you down, it also brings you huge benefits."

"Prince Xue Ye asked you to participate because he wanted you to gain fame and let everyone know you. They all know that you will be a Titled Douluo in the future, and maybe even the most powerful Titled Douluo."

"You have potential."

"And no matter how foolish the emperor is, he wouldn't be so foolish as to let a future Titled Douluo leave, right?"

"What's more, she is from the royal family, so he will not allow it."

Di Hong was confused by Di Yang's words. After talking for so long, what did this have to do with his participation in the Soul Master Exchange Conference?

"To put it simply, Xue Ye just wants you to show your strength at the Soul Master Exchange Conference so that everyone will know you, and then he can get more support."

"You are a powerful soul master, but don't underestimate the power of a soul master. Sometimes a powerful soul master can often decide many things."

"Especially the potential stocks, just watch. When you become famous in the mainland, many people will come. By then, Xue Ye's power will be even stronger."

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

After saying that, Di Yang left, leaving Di Hong alone sitting on his horse thinking. His elder brother did give him an idea. Xue Ye used him, so why couldn't he use Xue Ye as well? At least now, he had to be a loyal subject of the empire.

Help Xue Ye, gain Xue Ye's trust, use Xue Ye's power to expand your own power, and use each other.

Thinking of this, his thoughts were suddenly opened.

For half a year, he had been practicing, except for not trying to obtain the seventh soul ring. Anyway, this did not violate the regulations of the Soul Master Exchange Conference.

After the army returned to the kingdom, there was no triumphal ceremony or grand welcome. They all returned to their own barracks. This war was a failure for them.

They paid with their lives, hundreds of thousands of people fought to the death, but they did not get the desired result. A battle that could have been won was turned into a loss.

Although there was no triumphal ceremony, Emperor Yuan was not stingy with the rewards. More than 300 scale-armored soldiers were lost in this battle, which was heartbreaking.

After returning to the palace, Di Yang told Di Yuan about what happened on the battlefield and also told him about the soul master exchange competition.

"Of course, fourth brother. The Soul Emperor killed the Soul Saint. You are the only one who is like a scorpion shitting." After hearing this, Di Ming patted Di Hong's shoulder excitedly, almost making Di Hong spit out the tea he had drunk.

"Second brother, be gentle."

"And how come it's the only way for a Soul Emperor to kill a Soul Saint? I'm not strong enough."

"Anyway, I haven't heard of it. It's the only one I have."

Now, Emperor Ming has something to brag about again.

"Soul Master Exchange Conference?" Di Yuan also knew about this matter. After all, the news that the Spirit Hall was going to hold a Soul Master Exchange Conference had spread, and the two great empires had agreed. Many soul masters began to sign up, but most of them were at the Soul Venerable to Soul Sect level. Of course, there were also Soul Emperor and Soul King level soul masters.

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

"Since Xue Ye asked you to participate, you won't be able to obtain spirit rings in the next six months."

"You are already level 67 now. With your talent, it shouldn't be difficult to break through three levels in half a year."

"By the way, do you have anything to tell me?"

Di Yuan looked at the two brothers, waiting for their next words, and one of them must have something to tell him.

After looking at Di Yang.

Di Hong stood up and walked to Di Yuan, raised his hand and pulled out the sword from the sword rack beside him.

"Zheng!"

In the quiet study, there was only the sound of swords being drawn.

Di Ming looked at Di Hong with a sword in his hand in astonishment.

"Fourth brother, you need to calm down. We are a family. We can discuss anything. Why draw your sword?"

However, his words did not receive any response, but only received the rolling of eyes from three people.

"Go sit over there." Di Yuan said dissatisfiedly.

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

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

Then several people looked at Di Hong again. At this time, Di Hong inserted the sword in his hand into the wall fiercely, and that place happened to be where the map was hung.

"Before, I just thought that becoming a strong person would be enough."

"The rest has nothing to do with me."

"Since I was born, I have obtained something that others cannot obtain in ten lifetimes."

“But these can no longer satisfy me.”

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

"I also know what I want."

Di Yuan looked at his son with great interest. Suddenly, he felt a little confused about him.

"what do you want?"

Di Hong pointed at the map.

"The world!"

(End of this chapter)