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Chapter 553 The Advance of the Martial Soul Empire

Just as Han Feng and Ning Fengzhi said, with the collapse of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's external forces, the Martial Soul Empire pretended to pursue and attack relentlessly for two or three days before quickly abandoning its offensive against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

The truth of the matter was, of course, the result of Han Feng and Qian Daoliu's manipulation, but on the surface, it was a case of not pursuing a cornered enemy—all the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School strongholds that the Spirit Empire could find had already been captured, and the remaining ones were insignificant and not worth attacking. The alternative was to directly attack Heaven Dou City and go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's main family, but that would mean directly confronting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Heaven Dou royal family!

It wasn't that I was afraid, it's just that Qian Daoliu wouldn't allow it.

It is worth mentioning that, on the surface, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School seems to have been crippled, with only a few insignificant outposts outside and its main branch in Heaven Dou City remaining, no longer possessing the prestige of being the number one sect in the world.

In reality, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's most important strongholds were not affected at all, and the internal operations of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were not affected. It's just that the process of making it superficial has been transformed into an underground operation that is unknown to others.

This is also what Ning Fengzhi wants. Despite the glamorous appearance of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi has a clear understanding of himself. The greatest advantage of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is not the auxiliary effect of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, but its wealth, its control over business opportunities, and its mastery of wealth!

Since they're in business, no businessman wants to put their every move in the open!

Of course, it's not like no smart people have noticed this.

After all, although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School seemed to have suffered heavy losses, upon closer inspection, none of the main Ning family members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School died. Apart from the loss of personnel and disciples, the economic losses from the destruction of the outer strongholds were negligible to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Moreover, the sect's main pillars were completely unharmed!

So, on what basis do you say the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was crippled?!

However, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School took the initiative to show weakness and quietly withdrew from the center stage of the continent, appearing completely like a loser. This made those smart people feel strange, but they couldn't find the reason.

To be fair, who could have imagined that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Empire would put on such a grand show!

Who could have imagined that the seemingly invincible Martial Soul Empire, at the height of its power, was actually just a puppet?

Moreover, the Spirit Empire did not give them much time to think. After abandoning the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Spirit Empire quickly declared war on the Star Luo Empire!

Unlike the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the war between the Spirit Empire and the Star Luo Empire is a true national war!

The attack on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was carried out by the elite forces of the Spirit Empire, numbering no more than a hundred. The speed was incredibly fast, giving no time to react. In essence, it was no different from the previous Soul Hunting Operation. Rather than a national action, it was more like a historical problem left over from the Spirit Hall!

But declaring war on the Star Luo Empire is a completely different story!

That's a true clash of national power, a large-scale war involving tens of thousands of people!

Moreover, the military strength of the Star Luo Empire is universally acknowledged across the continent—it's no exaggeration to say that if it weren't for Dugu Bo, a formidable weapon on the battlefield, the Heaven Dou Empire itself wouldn't know how to stop the Star Luo Empire's iron hooves from trampling it!

It can be said that only by declaring war on the Star Luo Empire can the national power of the Martial Soul Empire be truly demonstrated!

If we can't even muster a decent army, then there's no point in talking about unifying the continent!

But as it turns out, the Spirit Empire had the confidence to do so!

Bibi Dong had been plotting this for a long time, so how could she have been unprepared?

However, it now seems that all these preparations have only benefited Han Feng.

The day after the Spirit Empire declared war on the Star Luo Empire, tens of thousands of troops gathered outside Spirit City. They were all Spirit Masters, and even the weakest among them were Great Spirit Masters!

Before the establishment of the Spirit Empire, these Soul Masters were scattered among the small kingdoms around the Spirit Hall. Now that the Spirit Empire has just been established, they can become a sharp blade of the Spirit Empire with a single call!

On the third day, the Martial Soul Empire set out to attack the Star Luo Empire!

If Han Feng and Dai Mubai hadn't suddenly appeared, there would have been no need for such trouble. The Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire have this weakness: their royal families are not strong. On the other hand, the Spirit Empire is full of powerful figures. Therefore, the decapitation operation is the best option!

They could just send any titled Douluo to infiltrate the imperial city and assassinate the emperor!

If successful, even if it cannot destroy Tian Dou and Xing Luo in one fell swoop, it can still cause them to rot internally and collapse the battle situation!

Even if that fails, it can still draw away a large amount of high-level resources to protect the emperor!

Anyway, the Spirit Empire has plenty of Title Douluos, so they can afford to wait!

However, due to the presence of Han Feng and Dai Mubai, this plan could not be implemented. The strength that Han Feng displayed last time was no weaker than Qian Daoliu, and Dai Mubai, who was also a successor of a god like Han Feng, could not be weak either. At least, he was definitely not someone that an ordinary titled Douluo could deal with. The so-called decapitation operation became a suicide mission when the other party had an absolute powerhouse in charge. No fool would be willing to die!

Unless Qian Daoliu or Qian Renxue go in person, but is that even possible!?

Meanwhile, Han Feng of the Heavenly Dou Empire chose to go into seclusion for cultivation.

The principle of moderation in cultivation is indeed a fundamental truth, but cultivation is like rowing against the current, and excessive relaxation is also undesirable.

After more than a month of relaxation, it's time to start practicing again!

Han Feng did not go to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Firstly, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well had already been used to nurture Tang San's mother, and if Han Feng went there to cultivate, it would easily disrupt the energy of heaven and earth and affect the rebirth of the Blue Silver Emperor. Secondly, after returning from the far north, Han Feng had absorbed so many soul bones and soul rings that the energy in his body was more than enough to support him in cultivating his essence, qi, and spirit to level 95, so he no longer needed to force himself to cultivate in a simulated environment.

Admittedly, if Han Feng's current plan is implemented, he will hardly need to lift a finger, but he still firmly believes in gathering great power within himself!

Even assuming the worst, Bibi Dong is still missing!

Han Feng didn't want his strength to be surpassed!

As for the Star Luo Empire, Han Feng wasn't worried at all.

The war between the two empires was not something that could be decided in a day or two; it was an epic and protracted war!

Especially in a warlike nation like the Star Luo Empire!

The Spirit Empire is indeed strong, with more than ten Title Douluos alone, far surpassing the Star Luo Empire. However, the Star Luo Empire is not going to tolerate the Spirit Empire's strength—the stronger the enemy, the more excited the Star Luo Empire becomes. As long as they survive, they will fight to the death!

As for Title Douluo...

The Star Luo people are not afraid. They possess numerous Martial Soul Fusion Techniques, and Dai Mubai's existence has given them immense confidence!

The successor of the God of War is in Xingluo, and Xingluo should be invincible!

This is also what gives Dai Mubai a headache—once the Star Luo Empire starts a war, it will truly be a fight to the death!

Even the Star Luo Emperor couldn't stop it unless it suffered a major defeat!

Meanwhile, inside the imperial palace of Xingluo City, the Xingluo Emperor sat on his throne, his face grim as he looked at Dai Mubai beside him, and said in a sinister tone, "Crown Prince! Do you really intend to resign as commander-in-chief!?"

As the ruler of a nation, the Star Luo Emperor was well aware of Dai Mubai's abilities. As long as Dai Mubai was in charge of the army, even if the Spirit Empire really dispatched multiple Title Douluos, the Star Luo Empire would win more often than it would lose. But Dai Mubai refused to do it!

This greatly angered the Star Luo Emperor!

Unfortunately, Dai Mubai is no longer the prince who trembled before the emperor.

Dai Mubai merely glanced at his father and replied indifferently, "Father! You should know that the Spirit Empire's advantage lies in its numerous Title Douluos, while our Star Luo Empire's advantage lies in its high morale and powerful military strength. Even without me on the front lines, Star Luo won't lose by much!"

"But it's different here!" Dai Mubai's tone shifted abruptly, and he said without any mercy, "If a powerful figure from the Spirit Empire were to infiltrate Star Luo City, Father Emperor, who do you think could protect you besides me!?"

Dai Mubai certainly wouldn't go to the front lines, but he wasn't lying either.

Dai Mubai's words were all true. One of the reasons he stayed was to protect the Star Luo Emperor!

The Star Luo Emperor is heartless and ungrateful. To Dai Mubai, there is no fatherly affection whatsoever, and Dai Mubai will not put on airs with the Star Luo Emperor.

Dai Mubai is not interested in the throne, but he has his own things he wants to do, so he is determined to get the throne. But not now. The Star Luo Emperor will be on the throne for several more years. At least until Han Feng's plan is completed, Dai Mubai does not want to ascend the throne!

After hearing Dai Mubai's words, Emperor Xingluo scoffed but did not refute them.

He never imagined that one day he would become the weakness of his own empire!

(End of this chapter)