Chapter 526: Reviving the Glory of the Angels, Your Duty is Unquestionable!
After saying these words, Zhao Die'er felt uneasy. She didn't know if Huo Yuhao would fully agree to her request. After all, the Angel Clan was no longer as powerful as it had been in its prime it was a mere shadow of its former self. The other party might not be willing to offer them the best possible conditions. Initially, she had planned to make an exorbitant demand, leaving room for negotiation, so she could bargain and still secure significant benefits for the Angel Clan.
However, her little scheme had been seen through, which completely caught her off guard. Left with no choice, she had to state her true thoughts directly. As for the slogan "Make the Angel Clan Great Again," it sounded good, but whether it could be realized depended entirely on Huo Yuhao's decision. Of course, she truly hoped the Angel Clan could regain its strength. Otherwise, she wouldn't have brought the Angel Clan members to the Sun Moon Empire, risking everything for a chance at revival.
The current situation on the Douluo Continent was uncertain. If a continent wide war broke out, the Angel Clan would not be able to remain uninvolved. They needed a powerful backer. Even if they had to participate in the war, having an ally would at least ensure they wouldn't face total ruin. They might even gain something from it.
Of course, their backer could not be any of the three Douluo Nations or Shrek Academy. Even though the suppression of their clan had lessened over time, their decline was largely due to Tang San's victory over the twin gods of the Spirit Empire, as well as the oppression from the three Douluo Nations, Shrek Academy, and even the Tang Sect.
The former glory of the Angel Clan was so magnificent that when Angel Clan soul masters read the historical records of their clan and compared them to their current dire situation, they felt an immense sense of loss. Every single one of them longed for their clan's revival and sought revenge against those who had once oppressed them.
Ye Guyi's arrival had undoubtedly provided the perfect opportunity for the Angel Clan's resurgence. Zhao Die'er not only recognized Ye Guyi's exceptional talent but also the potential of her soul spirit, as well as the immense power Huo Yuhao, the Spirit Pagoda's master, had demonstrated. On top of that, Ye Guyi mentioned that Huo Yuhao was planning to eliminate the evil soul masters within the Sun Moon Empire. This was what ultimately convinced Zhao Die'er to take the risk and bring her people here.
If they didn't take this gamble now, they might not get another chance once war broke out. When the evil soul masters invaded the three Douluo Nations, they certainly wouldn't show mercy to the Angel Clan.
Huo Yuhao smiled. "I already said I would make the Angel Clan great again. So, I will definitely grant your clan a place at the table. You can rest assured about that. However, I have conditions.
"I want you to join my Spirit Pagoda and become a part of it. Additionally, I will select elite members to form an Angel Soul Engineer Regiment. As long as you work for me, you will receive soul tools and soul spirits."
In other words, the Angel Clan could have a seat at the table, but they couldn't remain an independent force. Only by becoming part of the Spirit Pagoda and binding their fate to it could they secure their future.
Zhao Die'er was taken aback, then fell into deep thought, weighing the pros and cons.
Meanwhile, Ye Guyi spoke up to support Huo Yuhao. "Aunt Zhao, you have to trust the Pagoda Master. He is a good man and keeps his word. The benefits he promised the Angel Clan will not be reduced. Back then, I almost died at the hands of evil soul masters, but it was the Pagoda Master who saved my life."
Ye Guyi and Zhao Die'er had a rather good relationship. After all, Ye Guyi possessed a Six Winged Holy Angel martial soul. In a clan where most members only had Two Winged Angel martial souls, she stood out as an extraordinary talent. Once Ye Guyi grew stronger, she would undoubtedly become the protector of the currently weakened Angel Clan.
The strongest person in the Angel Clan was only a Soul Douluo. In the vast and powerful world of the Douluo Continent, or in the face of an impending continent wide war, they were as insignificant as a floating leaf on the ocean small and powerless.
After a brief hesitation, Zhao Die'er gritted her teeth, nodded, and respectfully cupped her hands. "Alright, from now on, the Angel Clan will be part of the Spirit Pagoda. I am currently the strongest in the Angel Clan, an eighty first rank Soul Douluo, so I can make decisions on behalf of my people. I, Zhao Die'er, greet the Pagoda Master and pledge my unwavering loyalty."
Bringing the Angel Clan to the Sun Moon Empire had already been a gamble. Their goal was to seek refuge under a powerful figure like Huo Yuhao. Although the outcome was slightly different from what she had initially expected, Huo Yuhao was at least willing to provide them with benefits and act as their guardian. That was far better than having no hope of restoring their strength. Pledging loyalty to him was the logical choice.
At that moment, the other Angel Clan soul masters, seeing that their leader had already agreed, immediately followed suit. They all bowed to Huo Yuhao in unison. "Greetings, Pagoda Master! We pledge our lives in your service!"
Their loud and synchronized voices echoed through the trees, shaking the leaves.
Golden sunlight filtered through the forest, casting a glow over everyone as if covering them in a divine golden veil.
Huo Yuhao swept his gaze over them with a smile. "Good. From today onward, you are members of the Spirit Pagoda. In the near future, I will select some of you to form an Angel Soul Engineer Regiment. Zhao Die'er will be the regiment commander, and Ye Guyi will be the vice commander."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Die'er quickly realized that Huo Yuhao was paving the way for Ye Guyi's rise. Even though she was currently an eighty first rank Soul Douluo, her martial soul was merely a Two Winged Angel. Although it had divine attributes and could purify spirits and evil energy to enhance cultivation, it could never compare to a Six Winged Holy Angel.
If both she and Ye Guyi purified the same spirit of an Emperor rank evil soul master, the benefits Ye Guyi gained would far surpass her own. This was the difference in martial soul potential.
Ye Guyi was, after all, a member of the Angel Clan. She just hadn't interacted much with them before. Given time, she would undoubtedly establish a level of authority within the Angel Clan that far exceeded Zhao Die'er's. When that time came, the Angel Clan would be entirely under Ye Guyi's command.
At that point, Zhao Die'er would have to step down and demonstrate her loyalty. However, she consoled herself with the thought that, ultimately, a fellow Angel martial soul user would still be leading them.
"Pagoda Master, your insight is unparalleled!" Zhao Die'er immediately flattered him.
Huo Yuhao simply nodded, knowing she was trying to curry favor. He then turned to Ye Guyi and encouraged her. "Guyi, the Angel Clan was once incredibly glorious. Now that it has declined to this point, it is your duty to restore its former glory."
Ye Guyi nodded solemnly, her expression turning serious. "Pagoda Master, rest assured. I will definitely make the Angel Clan great again."
As she spoke, she clenched her delicate fists. With her beautiful face and determined expression, she looked especially charming.
Huo Yuhao averted his gaze not because he believed that women would distract him from his goals, but because he had something else to ask Zhao Die'er.
"Zhao Die'er, does the Angel Clan still have anything left behind by Qian Renxue?"
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