Douluo Continent: Little Huo Niang Taken Away by Di Tian

Sun and Moon Empire, Ming Capital, deep within the Imperial Palace.

"Arrogant! Outrageous! You lowly beast, how dare you presume that our human race is without equal?!" Emperor Xu Mu's furious voice echoed throughout the hall, and the assembled officials below fell silent in fear.

The prime minister cautiously spoke, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. Although Di Tian's actions are reckless, his momentum has already been established. The true nature of the Soul Spirit Technique is unknown, and the strength of the Beast Alliance is unfathomable. If this situation is not handled properly..."

"Deal with it? Of course we must deal with it!" A fierce glint flashed in Xu Mu's eyes. "Mirror Red Dust!"

"Your subject is here." Jing Hongchen stepped forward.

"How many people can your Mingde Hall produce? Will those 'things' be of any use in this battle?"

Jing Hongchen pondered for a moment: "Your Majesty, Mingde Hall can produce three Title Douluos. As for... 'those things,' it might be inappropriate to challenge them in such a public setting, under the watchful eyes of everyone, and it could easily invite criticism from the world. However, I can ensure that those who participate in the battle are armed to the teeth."

Xu Mu narrowed his eyes: "Dissent? If we win, there will be no controversy. If we lose... Hmph. Go prepare. In this battle, Sun Moon will not only win, but win spectacularly! Soul Spirit Techniques, Soul Beast Territories... There's a lot to be done here."

The Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City.

Xu Jiawei sat solemnly on the throne, below him were Imperial Marshal Dai Hao, the Prime Minister, and a host of civil and military officials.

"Your Majesty, Di Tian's actions are trampling on the dignity of our human race that has been upheld for ten thousand years! We must strike back hard!" said an old general from the pro-war faction, his beard and hair standing on end.

The Prime Minister, however, was deeply worried: "General, how easy is it to deliver a crushing blow? That is the Beast God Di Tian! With nearly nine hundred thousand years of cultivation, his depths are unfathomable."

Moreover, he dared to fight twenty-five people alone; he must have something to rely on. If we lose this battle, what will become of the prestige of my Star Luo Kingdom? How will we deal with our relationship with the Soul Beasts afterward? That Soul Spirit Technique might be a turning point…”

Dai Hao spoke in a deep voice: "We must fight. Whether for dignity or for subsequent negotiations, we must fight with the spirit of the human race."

But how to wage war, and whom to send, requires utmost care. I am willing to fight for the Empire.

Xu Jiawei looked at the arguing ministers below and rubbed his temples: "Reply to Shrek Academy, the Star Luo Empire agrees to participate in the joint meeting."

The selection of personnel for the battle... will be discussed later. Also, closely monitor the movements of the Heavenly Soul, the Battle Spirit, and especially the Sun Moon Empire.

The reactions of the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Fighting Spirit Empire were largely similar: shock, anger, and humiliation, but more than anything, they felt deep anxiety and indecisiveness.

Their national strength is relatively weak, and top-tier combat power is even more precious; the loss of any titled Douluo would be unbearable. Di Tian's challenge has thrust them into the limelight.

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Shrek Academy, Inner Court Council Hall.

For the past three days, this hall, which symbolizes the highest holy land for soul masters on the continent, has never been so "lively".

The delegations from four countries, comprising over twenty-four titled Douluo, representing nearly half of the world's top combat power, have gathered here at this moment.

Even though he was in a wheelchair, Xu Tianran, the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire, remained calm, with six titled Douluo of the Sun Moon Empire standing silently beside him like rocks.

Princess Xu Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire sat side by side with the Supreme Elder of the Star Crown Sect, Star Crown Douluo, while Marshal Dai Hao of the Empire and four Title Douluos also sat beside them.

Princess Xue Weina of the Heavenly Soul Empire and Snow Lotus Douluo, who is also the Heavenly Soul Prince, are seated next to Du Busi, the Sect Master of the Body Sect. There are also four Title Douluos beside them. The Prince of the Douling Empire is also sitting silently with six powerful figures.

In the main seat, Moon's aged face remained calm and composed, surrounded by Shrek's pillars of strength.

However, at this moment, all eyes were drawn to the slightly slender figure of a young girl on one side of the long table.

Huo Yutong sat there quietly.

Amidst the overwhelming aura of numerous Title Douluos, she was merely a lowly Soul King, yet no one dared to underestimate her in the slightest. This was because she was not alone.

"Gentlemen."

An aged yet peaceful voice suddenly rang out from between Huo Yutong's brows.

There was no burst of soul power, no dazzling light; it was merely a phantom figure that slowly emerged and solidified.

"I am Electrox," said the gray-robed figure, "the master of the Spirit Pagoda, the founder of the Soul Technique."

"Due to unforeseen circumstances, my true form is unable to come, so I will only use this avatar to meet you all."

The room fell silent. Even the high-ranking officials from various countries who were already aware of this mysterious figure were still deeply shaken upon witnessing this extraordinary scene.

A clone? What a profound technique! What's even more chilling is that the soul pressure contained within that seemingly illusory figure actually made many powerful individuals present, who were known for their spiritual strength, feel a faint sense of oppression.

Electrolux didn't give everyone much time to be surprised. "I've invited you all here today to resolve our millennia-old grudges and pave a path to coexistence. The old method of hunting souls and obtaining rings is a suicidal plan that will ultimately lead to the demise of both races. As for the path of the soul—"

He looked at the girl beside him: "Yu Tong."

Huo Yutong stood up and bowed slightly to those around her. The next moment, spirit rings appeared one by one beneath her feet: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, and black. This top-tier configuration already drew nods of approval from many powerful individuals.

But the changes have only just begun.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the luster of the five spirit rings began to flow like water, and their colors quietly transformed into purple, purple, black, black, and black!

This scene, which defied common sense among Soul Masters, caused the pupils of all the Title Douluos to shrink in shock.

Immediately afterwards, a phantom-like and enormous figure emerged from behind Huo Yutong. It was a huge eye, entirely dark purple, with a single blood-red pupil, and countless tentacles slowly swayed in the void, spreading out a terrifying mental pressure like a tidal wave.

Evil eye tyrant!

Moreover, this was no ordinary spirit ring illusion. A clear, intelligent light shone in its single eye, and it even twisted its tentacle, emitting a low, strange mental fluctuation that resonated directly in everyone's minds:

"Hello, humans."

In an instant, the entire room fell silent.

The curiosity and scrutiny in that mental fluctuation were so vivid. This wasn't a soul skill simulation, nor was it the obsession of a remnant soul; it was a complete, sentient soul beast spirit!

The aura of 70,000 years... no, it's probably close to 100,000 years!

Although it only appeared for a moment before receding and returning, the realism of that fleeting glimpse resounded like thunder in the hearts of every powerful individual.

"As you can see," Ilex's voice rang out again, breaking the silence, "Souls are not slaves, nor are they the result of slaughter. They are spirit beasts that voluntarily form a symbiotic pact with the Soul Master in the form of spirits. The Soul Master obtains the ring, and the Soul Beast retains its intelligence, growing together and exploring the Great Dao together."

"This is the spark. Will it ignite on the wasteland of hatred, or will it spread into a fertile field of symbiosis? The choice is in your hands, and in the hands of all people."

As soon as he finished speaking, the illusory clone faded, and Electrox transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into his brow.

Heavy breathing could be heard on both sides of the long table.

Everyone fell into deep thought.

Soul...

If this technique is real, if this path is passable.

So, behind Di Tian's challenge, the declaration of the Beast Alliance, the demarcation of the Soul Beast Autonomous Region... all these tough stances were actually extending an olive branch that was sharp but could also open up a brand new future.