Chapter 1177 (2/2)

A hint of pride flashed through Zang Xin's eyes. ”Even back before the Spirit PaG.o.da had even been founded, our Tang Sect had already acc.u.mulated an enormous amount of wealth through developing soul technology, so our Tang Sect has actually had our own legion ever since 10,000 years ago. The Spirit PaG.o.da may have developed extremely quickly, but think about this; does the federation have a greater requirement for soul tools or soul spirits?”

Tang Wulin faltered slightly upon hearing this. The answer to that was quite apparent; only Soul Masters required soul spirits, yet the entire human race required soul tools. Soul tools didn't just include soul weapons, but also many pieces of technology that were used in everyday life.

Zang Xin continued, ”The largest few manufacturers of soul tools in the federation and even the largest few retailers all have ties with the Tang Sect. We control over a third of their shares, and the other as for the other two thirds, we hold shares in around 60%. Truth be told, even I don't know just how much total wealth the Tang Sect has. If we really wanted to prevent this war from taking place at all costs, we can even boycott the military! Qiangu Dongfeng has his trump cards, as do we.”

Wealth! The Tang Sect's trump card lay not only in its power, but also in its wealth!

Tang Wulin forcibly repressed his awe and astonishment, and asked, ”What would you like me to discuss with the Star Luo Empire and Dou Spirit Empire? What kind of help can our Tang Sect provide them with, and what do we want in return?”

Zang Xin replied, ”It's very simple; I want you to encourage the two empires to form an alliance, then sell them weapons that are powerful enough for them to contend with the federation. What we have to do is prevent this war from taking place, and only by creating a situation where both sides are equal in power can we achieve this.”

Tang Wulin looked at Zang Xin in a stunned manner. ”You want me to set all of these things into motion?”

Zang Xin smiled, and replied, ”Of course it has to be you. Not only does a leader have to be powerful, they also have to be charismatic and have enough allies. These allies will have to be earned through your power and cannot be given to you by us.”

”But I'm just a n.o.body! Can I really do this?” Tang Wulin was only a Soul Sage who was in his early twenties; he wasn't confident at all in his ability to secure approval from both of the major empires! Even with the support of the Tang Sect behind him, he was still so young; how could he convince the two empires to place their trust in him?

He would undoubtedly have to face countless issues; he wasn't afraid or daunted by the task, he was simply concerned that he would ruin everything with his lack of power and credibility.

”Of course you can. After you've heard everything I just said, no one will be able to look down on you ever again. Do you think I'd reveal these core secrets of the Tang Sect to you before you attain a certain status? In this regard, my thoughts are concurrents with that heartless b.a.s.t.a.r.d; from this moment forth, you are the master of the Tang Sect.”

Tang Wulin felt as if he had been struck by lightning upon hearing this.

Zang Xin had revealed this information to him in a casual manner, but the subject matter being discussed was anything but casual!

If he were to become the Tang Sect Master, he would be one of the most powerful people in this world! The Tang Sect had a heritage of 20,000 years that was comparable to Shrek Academy, and now, he was the sect master?

Even his status as the leader of Shrek's Seven Monsters was nowhere near as important as that of the Tang Sect Master! The Tang Sect Master was someone who was equal to the Sea G.o.d's Pavilion Master! Never did Tang Sect think that Zang Xin would suddenly drop such a ma.s.sive bombsh.e.l.l on him!

”I'm not dreaming, am I, Your Majesty? Or perhaps you misspoke just then?” Tang Wulin asked in a hesitant manner.

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