Chapter 571: Ye Xishui's Plan
If Huo Yuhao failed in his alchemy due to external interference, it would be an irreparable loss.
The ingredients required for such a powerful pill had to be incredibly rare, likely impossible to find again.
Although Jing Hongchen wasn't sure how Huo Yuhao had acquired such materials, he was certain that if this refinement attempt failed, there might never be another chance to create such a pill.
Kong Deming glanced at Jing Hongchen and said indifferently, "Are you worried about the Holy Spirit Church?"
"Elder Kong, you truly have sharp insight you saw through my concern immediately."
Jing Hongchen first offered a flattering remark before continuing with a worried expression:
"Right now, our relationship with those parasites from the Holy Spirit Church is not good. With so many people gathered near the Third Laboratory, it's impossible to stay discreet.
"If the Holy Spirit Church catches wind of this and decides to interfere, even as a test, it could ruin everything for Huo Yuhao.
"And you know, Ye Xishui is an unpredictable madwoman. I can never figure out her logic, but her power is undeniable.
"To make matters worse, that Dragon Emperor Douluo follows her every command, willing to do anything for her.
"That means the Holy Spirit Church has two unpredictable lunatics we can't afford to let our guard down."
Kong Deming sighed, "Before I came here, I already had a team of worshippers deploy advanced detection soul tools around the area. If anyone approaches, we will be alerted immediately, and they will be stopped.
"If Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao truly detect something unusual and decide to investigate, I will receive the warning in time to intercept them and prevent them from disturbing Yuhao."
"Elder Kong, if it really comes to that, can you win?" Jing Hongchen asked with concern.
Both Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao were powerful Ultimate Douluo. Only Kong Deming could stand against them.
As for the other soul engineers, they wouldn't be much help the Holy Spirit Church had no shortage of top experts.
Kong Deming sighed again. "If both Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao attack me with full force, I will not win. At best, I can stall them. But Hongchen, such a situation is extremely unlikely.
"You don't understand Ye Xishui well enough.
"You only see her as a volatile madwoman who does crazy things, but I have known her for years.
"This persona is just a facade.
"She is actually an incredibly cunning and meticulous person. Rather than calling her a madwoman, it would be more accurate to say she knows how to use her unpredictable reputation to her advantage.
"Sometimes, she deliberately acts irrationally to hide her true intentions.
"If she and Long Xiaoyao sense something unusual and decide to investigate, it won't escalate into a full blown battle.
"For now, Ye Xishui isn't ready to turn against me completely."
Evil Demon Forest – Holy Spirit Church Headquarters
Ye Xishui sat in a chair with her eyes closed, resting.
Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the hall.
She opened her eyes to see Zhongli Wu walking toward her.
Ever since their failed attack on White Tiger City, in which they had failed to find the Saintess, Zhongli Wu had lingered in the Douluo Alliance's territory, searching for clues.
However, he had ultimately found nothing.
Left with no other choice, he had returned to headquarters.
After all, his goal of harming Shrek Academy and tarnishing its reputation had already been accomplished.
If he stayed in Douluo territory any longer, there was a chance he might run into an enraged Mu En, which would be a disaster.
Furthermore, there were many affairs within the Holy Spirit Church that required his attention.
He couldn't just leave everything to his mother or Feng Ling.
Looking at Ye Xishui, Zhongli Wu respectfully reported, "Mother, based on intelligence gathered by our worshippers and elders, we have confirmed that Kong Deming has left his usual laboratory and traveled to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy.
"Right now, for unknown reasons, many people are gathering there.
"Should we contact Xu Tianran immediately and go together to discuss having the Holy Spirit Church recognized as the Empire's official state religion?"
Upon returning to the Sun Moon Empire, Zhongli Wu had been utterly speechless upon discovering that Xu Tianran had made Ye Xishui his "godmother."
He found the entire situation shameless and absurd.
However, no matter how ridiculous it seemed, Xu Tianran had agreed to support their cause, joining forces with Ye Xishui and Long Bo to convince Kong Deming to grant the Holy Spirit Church official status.
This was in the Holy Spirit Church's best interest, so Zhongli Wu had no choice but to play along.
However, Kong Deming rarely left his laboratory, making it impossible to approach him.
Xu Tianran also refused to disturb him while he was working, stating that Kong Deming hated being interrupted in his research.
Thus, the discussion about granting the Holy Spirit Church state religion status had been postponed indefinitely.
But today, at last, an opportunity had appeared Kong Deming had finally left his lab.
Zhongli Wu didn't want to waste this chance, so he had immediately come to report to Ye Xishui.
Ye Xishui pondered for a moment before speaking in a calm tone: "I will leave immediately with Xiaoyao. You inform Xu Tianran and have him go to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy as well."
Zhongli Wu's face lit up with excitement.
However, Long Xiaoyao voiced his objections:
"Xishui, let's wait a little longer.
"Kong Deming is obviously handling something important right now.
"If we go now and interrupt him, it will only make it harder to persuade him."
Although Long Xiaoyao didn't fully support Ye Xishui's devotion to the Holy Spirit Church, he was still willing to help her strategize and assist her.
Ye Xishui frowned slightly.
Even she felt some apprehension toward Kong Deming.
After all, he was the Sun Moon Empire's greatest soul engineer and a combatant on par with an Ultimate Douluo.
She wasn't certain she could defeat him.
Moreover, nearly all nine rank soul engineers had received guidance from Kong Deming at some point including herself.
After a moment of consideration, she said, "Fine. We'll wait near the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy for a few days.
"If Kong Deming shows any signs of leaving, we will intercept him and discuss the matter then."
"Understood, Mother," Zhongli Wu responded.
Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy
A thick, rich medicinal fragrance began to spread from the Third Laboratory, drifting into the surrounding air.
The Spirit Transmitting Tower members and academy students, who had been waiting nearby, immediately felt their soul power stirring restlessly within them.
Excitement flashed across their faces, and they instinctively began inhaling as much of the aroma as possible.
Soon, a feeling of deep comfort washed over them.
It was as if their entire beings had become transparent, as though they were gradually merging with their own soul power and martial souls.
One by one, they began entering deep meditation.
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