Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

She suddenly raised her head, her mental energy surging wildly as if possessed, only to be met with a casual glance.

Xue Di stood not far away, and with just one glance at her, Wu Yu felt her blood and even her soul freeze instantly.

She held her still trembling sister, frozen in place, not daring to move, a barely audible sob escaping her throat.

We won?!

Ma Xiaotao stared in disbelief at all of this, her mind unable to process what was happening for a moment.

The martial spirit ability that Wu Yun just displayed was even stronger than she had initially predicted. The mental attack of that vengeful spirit was so unpredictable that she was worried for Cain.

However, Cain completely dominated the entire battle and won.

Yan Feng let out a deep breath.

"Are you level 80 too?" Ma Xiaotao blurted out.

"Yes, I just broke through."

Cain turned around and simply nodded slightly, his gaze involuntarily drifting towards the entrance of the hall.

"Truly... a monster."

Ma Xiaotao rubbed her teeth.

She herself is known as a genius unseen in Shrek Academy for a century, the ultimate fire phoenix, and at the age of twenty-five, she was already an eighty-level Soul Douluo, breaking the record that Zhang Lexuan had just set not long ago.

But the person in front of her, six years younger than her, was also level 80...

What's wrong with the Sun Moon Empire these past few years? Geniuses are popping up one after another, like they're free.

"Yin'er is actually a citizen of the Heavenly Soul Empire."

A clear male voice came from behind, carrying a faint hint of laughter.

Ma Xiaotao turned around in surprise.

A tall, slender figure appeared at the doorway.

Kong Tianxu stood there, looking as if he had traveled a long way, his hair slightly disheveled.

Cain seemed to have anticipated this, walking straight towards the figure, reaching out to tidy Kong Tianxu's hair, his facial features softening from cold and stern, and the leaden-gray coldness in his eyes instantly melting away.

"You've mastered controlling your killing intent; not bad."

"It seems she didn't intend to kill me in the end."

The two exchanged a smile, a silent understanding flowing between them.

"Holy Emperor." Yan Feng hurriedly bowed.

"Holy Emperor." Ma Xiaotao made a face.

Xue Di smiled without saying a word, sensing the lingering thunderous aura emanating from Kong Tianxu.

"Your Majesty the Holy Emperor!"

When Wu Yu saw Kong Tianxu, it was like a drowning person grasping at a last straw. She let go of her sister's arms, crawled forward on her knees, and slammed her forehead heavily against the cold stone slab with a dull thud.

"Please save my sister! I'll do anything to save her life! Anything!"

Even marginalized figures like the sisters had heard of Kong Tianxu's legend.

So even though countless people told them that the Holy Spirit Cult elders like them, the so-called "Black Robe" faction, were disliked by the Holy Emperor and would inevitably be purged in the future, she could only beg for their mercy.

The sorcerer's cloud and rain, the soul of vengeance, seems to be a mutation of his own soul and martial spirit?

Kong Tianxu gently patted Cain's hand, signaling her to step back a little. Then he raised his right hand, his fingers slightly spread, and a soft, pale golden light shone in his palm.

The light slowly spread into a curtain of light, enveloping Wu Yun completely.

The paleness on Wu Yun's face gradually faded, revealing a long-lost rosy glow. Her brows also slowly relaxed, no longer displaying the pained and contorted expression they had just shown.

Kong Tianxu's brows gradually furrowed.

“Her martial spirit is very peculiar. It did not awaken through normal means, but at the age of fifteen, it awakened on its own due to extreme hatred. It can be said to be her own soul. Moreover, the souls of the two of you seem to be quite entangled. Even I may not be able to succeed. If I fail, you will definitely die. And even if you can fully recover, you will likely lose all your cultivation.”

Wu Yu trembled slightly, but without much hesitation, she nodded.

“Our parents and I all passed away early. It was hatred that allowed my sister and me to survive the humiliation of countless people and supported us to elevate our souls to another level. We were only fifteen years old at that time.”

"If we fail, Your Majesty, I beg you, please let my sister find some relief. She endured so much suffering to survive..."

“I heard your prayer.”

"Thank you."

Divine power flowed once more. This time, the light enveloped both sisters…

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"Thank you."

When Wu Yun opened her eyes again, there was no longer any resentment or madness in them, only a pair of clear and bewildered eyes.

Wu Yu also underwent a complete purification. She was much luckier; her martial spirit did not dissipate as a result, but her cultivation level dropped.

Kong Tianxu waved his hand to stop Wu Yu's profuse thanks and looked directly at Wu Yun.

"Now tell me, why did you do this? Based on your past behavior, you don't seem like this kind of person."

Wu Yun remained silent for a moment, seemingly still adjusting to the unfamiliar feeling, until Wu Yu called her name, at which point she raised her head again.

"Zhongliwu".

Chapter 364 Left Hand Leading Huo, Right Hand Holding Tong

(Sorry everyone, it's quite late, here's the long chapter.)

The three words struck like a thunderbolt, leaving Yan Feng, who was standing in the corner, terrified and nearly unable to stand.

“Zhongliwu said that if the sect continues like this, one day, none of us deeply rooted evil soul masters will survive. We must all die. To survive, we must unite and show our attitude. If you cannot even tolerate a little bit of simple indulgence, we will have no chance of survival but to rise up in resistance. However, many people have not yet realized this and are still indulging in the fantasy that they may be purified. Only the blood of our own kind can awaken them.”

"He told me that if I was willing to be the one to take the lead, he could guarantee that my sister would live."

Wu Yun's eyes gradually focused, and after hearing her words, Wu Yu hugged her even tighter.

"That's truly astonishing."

Kong Tianxu turned around and looked at Yan Feng, who was trembling in the corner, with a half-smile.

"You said, Yan Feng, you are the disciple of the Zhongli Sect Leader, shouldn't you know very well what your master is thinking?"

Upon hearing him say the words "Master Zhongli," the members of the Holy Spirit Cult present were somewhat dazed.

It had been a long time since anyone had heard such a title. Ever since Kong Tianxu declared himself Pope, the so-called "leader" had become an extremely awkward position. Zhong Liwu was particularly sensitive to this and forbade anyone to mention it to his face.

The two positions of religious leader and religious leader seem to have the same function, both being the nominal supreme leader. However, after the establishment of his authority more than a year ago, everyone knows that Kong Tianxu has an absolute and undisputed position within the Holy Spirit Church.

It's not surprising that Zhongli Wu reacted so strongly. Two tigers cannot share one mountain. If there are two emperors in one organization, then the one with the lower status sounds rather like... a eunuch.

"Holy Emperor, Master, Master, perhaps he was too eager to be purified and lost his mind for a moment..." Yan Feng's voice trembled so much that he could barely form a sentence.

"Your disciple is quite protective of his teacher. Master Zhongli is fortunate to have such a grateful disciple. In times of crisis, you are still of one mind. Hmm, that's quite rare."

Kong Tianxu's smile grew even warmer.

Yan Feng shuddered in fright and practically scrambled forward, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

"I have absolutely no such thought! My loyalty to the Holy Church is as clear as day, I—"

Kong Tianxu raised his hand to stop Yan Feng's confession. There was no trace of a smile in his eyes. The imposing aura that rose like a mountain made Yan Feng feel his blood freeze.

"Loyalty is a fine virtue, but you should know that some forms of loyalty cannot coexist."

Yan Feng stared wide-eyed in horror.

It was as if a sword light had cleaved through all the chaos; almost instantly, he realized what a terrifying vortex he had been drawn into.

No wonder the Holy Emperor never purified his master's martial soul, and even deliberately suppressed him. He thought it was just a power struggle...

This is not a power struggle, this is a fight.

He lowered his head deeply:

“My master has always been dissatisfied with you. This time it may just be a test, but I am worried that in the future—no, in the future, Zhongli Wu—he will take more drastic measures. So… in short, if there is anything I can do to help you, please do so at the Holy Emperor’s command.”

After saying that, he seemed to have lost all his strength, and his body slowly went limp, trembling uncontrollably.

"He's not too stupid, and what's rare is that he's drawn to the light, which gives him a chance."

Kong Tianxu gently patted his shoulder.

Suddenly, as if sensing something, Kong Tianxu stood up, his gaze fixed on the gradually brightening sky outside the window, his eyes burning with intensity like the hazy dawn.

"The fish are coming soon. Yan Feng, you are in charge of redeploying the city defenses. Withdraw half of all visible sentries, double the number of hidden sentries, and leave the gap in the north open. Don't let anyone see any flaws."

He turned to Cain, his voice softening, "Cain, come with me, I have something for you."

Kong Tianxu reached out his hand, and Cain naturally took it. Yan Feng knelt on the ground and only dared to let out a long breath after the sound of their footsteps had completely disappeared. The cold sweat on his back had completely soaked his clothes, making them feel cold and sticky against his body.

“Leave a gap in the north of the city…” he muttered to himself, his mind racing. A moment later, he suddenly jolted awake, daring not to think any further, and gritted his teeth as he stood up to carry out the order.

……

Outside the city, the sun rises, but the night has not yet completely faded.

The outline of the city in the distance was faintly visible in the darkness. The soul-guided searchlights on the city walls slowly rotated, sweeping white beams of light across the wilderness, like some giant creature surveying its territory.

Huo Yuhao and his group had arrived outside Risheng City a day earlier, but instead of rushing into the city, they mingled with a large caravan and stayed outside the city for a day.

It wasn't until now that the teams sent by the three upper sects were fully assembled.

The three groups of people gathered together, but the atmosphere was somewhat strange.

"Gentlemen, before you arrived, my companions and I had already conducted a brief reconnaissance of Sunrise City."

The figure, shrouded in a black robe, spoke in a hoarse voice.

“Sunrise City is a completely open plain, and there are already a thousand Soul Masters stationed outside the city. If this army of Soul Masters wanted to, they could even raze the entire city to the ground in a short time. It can be said that Sunrise City is like a city of death. We have no chance of winning if we fight it out purely by strength.”

"What's even more troublesome is that the entire Sunrise City wall has been turned into a detection soul tool array. Just from external observation, we have discovered all-terrain long-range detection soul tools, short-range thermal detection soul tools, medium-range air detection soul tools, trigger-type positioning soul tools, and a large number of high-altitude detection soul tools in the sky. Only the north side is slightly less crowded because it is maintaining the transportation of bulk goods."

Without a doubt, among those originally from the Douluo Continent camp, only Huo Yuhao, with his Spirit Detection Soul Skill, was able to figure out the defenses of Sunrise City in just one day.

His disguise was a last resort. Kong Tianxu's live broadcast across the entire mainland was replayed hundreds and thousands of times in various places, so his face was already known to everyone in the mainland.