Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

With a forced smile, Moon managed to slowly lift his body off the ground.

A magnificent scene unfolded: two yellow, one purple, three black, and three red—nine complete soul rings appeared one after another around him, and a deafening dragon roar suddenly resounded throughout the wilderness!

Even in this sorry state, Dragon God Douluo can still easily defeat evil!

……

Within the Star Luo Empire, in a magnificent yet elegant convoy, Huo Yuhao, who had been unconscious for a long time, slowly awoke.

He didn't know what scene he saw while he was unconscious, but the first thing he blurted out upon waking was:

"we are the champion!"

Chapter 133 The Shattered Dream of Godhood: Internal Strife and Prince Tianxu

He sat up abruptly, his face filled with excitement and elation, his eyes gleaming with exhilaration. However, as his consciousness gradually cleared, a golden figure quietly surfaced in his mind.

Huo Yuhao's grin vanished instantly. He looked around in alarm, only to be met with silence.

"We are the champions, aren't we?"

He asked softly.

Wang Dong lowered his head, hesitant to speak, his nose stung, and he began to sob softly; Bei Bei forced a smile, but couldn't hide her bitterness; Wang Yan clutched his hair in anguish.

No one could answer him.

We lost. So we really lost?

Huo Yuhao's face lost all color, and he leaned against the wall as if all his bones had been removed. Real memories gradually churned in his mind, and the excessive overdraft of his mental sea caused his brain to throb with pain.

Oh right, the Sea of ​​Spirit! Old Yi clearly said he would help me win the match!

Concentrating his mind and looking inward, his expression changed drastically. His once vast and abundant spiritual sea was now at least two-thirds dry up, and the intense weakness made it extremely difficult for him to even open his eyes.

His internal meridians were throbbing with intense pain. Despite sleeping for so long, his soul power showed no signs of recovery.

Upon closer inspection, Huo Yuhao was horrified to discover that not only was his spiritual sea depleted of internal spiritual energy, but the entire structure seemed to have suffered severe damage. It was as if a container had been reduced in size by two-thirds, causing his spiritual energy to shrink dramatically.

The Sea of ​​Spirit was empty, but fortunately, the gray mass that Electrox had transformed into remained there, only it had returned to its original bead shape, and its size had changed from the size of a soybean to the size of a grain of rice, almost shapeless, with the same gray aura dissipating around it.

Huo Yuhao could only vaguely sense the presence of Electrolux's mental imprint, but Electrolux seemed to have suffered a severe injury and fallen into a deep sleep.

Old Yi...

As his memories began to connect in a hazy, fragmented way, Huo Yuhao's initial resentment towards Electrolux slowly transformed into a helpless sadness and grief, causing his fists to clench unconsciously.

Although they hadn't known each other for very long, Electrolux's pure kindness towards him gave him a feeling completely different from that of Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and Ice Emperor, and now, he might never feel that again.

Upon seeing this, Xuanzi put down the wine pot he had been holding for a long time without taking a sip, and said in a deep voice:

"Children, don't blame yourselves, especially Yuhao. You've done your best, much better than I imagined. You're still in the reserve team, but you've already shown amazing potential. Remember this shame and pain, and never forget it for the next five years. Five years from now, when you officially represent the Shrek Seven Devils in battle, you must personally reclaim the lost glory!"

Everyone nodded emphatically, but an even heavier pressure weighed on their hearts—

Five years later, when their potential is realized, what heights will Kong Tianxu, whose talent far surpasses theirs, reach?

"Brother Tianmeng, didn't you say that after I successfully fused with Ice Emperor, I would be the number one genius in Douluo Continent? How could this happen... Both of my martial souls were completely crushed by him."

The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm remained silent for a moment, not answering immediately. Huo Yuhao had never cared about such a statement before. It knew that this was because he was desperately grasping at a straw in the face of such a vast disparity in power.

"Yuhao, martial spirit doesn't represent everything."

The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm's voice was somewhat weak. Electrolux's attack actually mobilized its spiritual power. Although it had a large family business and a solid foundation, it wouldn't be easy for it to recover in a short time.

"I am far inferior to him in terms of talent. The unity of man and nature, the tangible without substance, the boundless ocean... I have never even heard of these things."

"But you have me and Ice Emperor, Yuhao." Tianmeng Ice Silkworm tried her best to soften her voice:

"Do you think my million-year-old origin and Ice Emperor's four-hundred-thousand-year-old ring bone are so simple? Even that embryo that everyone covets is only at the hundred-thousand-year level. Moreover, Elder Yi's power is not without the possibility of recovery, and it may become your third martial soul in the future. Think about it, you have made such great progress in just over a year. How can you not surpass him in the future? The key is to look at yourself."

"Don't you think so, Hyotei?"

"……Um"

After a long while, Ice Emperor's voice finally rang in Huo Yuhao's mental sea, its chill even greater than before.

This was the first time Ice Emperor had spoken since the incident involving the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue. His words seemed to imply a desire to reconcile. Huo Yuhao's will was already quite strong, and the simultaneous recognition from two powerful figures undoubtedly reassured him.

"I understand, Brother Tianmeng, I will try my best."

After saying that, he withdrew from the Sea of ​​Spirit and became the first to begin cultivating and recovering, which made Xuanzi nod in approval in his heart.

After he withdrew, the two soul beasts within the Sea of ​​Spirit began a communication that he could not perceive.

"What's the point of lying to him like this? A human's martial soul is equivalent to the bloodline of a soul beast. His Ice Jade Scorpion martial soul, with my origin, might be able to fight the Silver Dragon to a standstill, but what do you plan to do with that second martial soul? In the end, that human who was only at the fifth ring displayed power at the level of a Title Douluo, which even made me tremble with fear. This is an insurmountable gap."

"To become a god by making an enemy of such a person? You've certainly picked a good candidate."

The coldness in Hyotei's voice finally turned into undisguised mockery.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm wanted to argue that she chose Huo Yuhao because she had no other choice...

But in the end, it could only sigh:

"Don't say that, Bingbing. This child still has many merits. His resilience may just allow him to surpass others later on."

"Ha, resilience? Indeed, talent is nothing to speak of, resilience is all he has to offer. This time his resilience hurt Electrox, next time, I wonder if it will be you or me."

Hyotei sneered and continued:

"I was blind to have been tricked into this mess, and now I have no choice but to go down this dark path."

"I just don't know if you yourself have any regrets."

Hyotei's figure gradually dissipated, but her last words still echoed in this small sea of ​​spirit.

A complex, almost human-like expression appeared on the silkworm's face, its small golden eyes flashing as if it were engaged in some intense struggle within its mind.

But in the end, it curled up as if giving up on thinking, and just like that... began to fall into a deep sleep.

Since things have come to this, let's go to sleep.

……

Sun and Moon Empire, Ming Capital.

As dusk approached and the city lights began to twinkle, Mingdu was unusually quiet, a time when it would normally be bustling with activity. Amidst the stark metal buildings, clusters of flowers and lanterns created a festive atmosphere.

Most astonishingly, this magnificent capital city, known for having no city walls, has erected a colossal archway, 3,333 feet high, in just a few days at the brightest point of its southern gate.

Behind the giant gate stood six figures.

Standing at the very front were none other than Emperor Xu Guoyi of the Sun Moon Empire and Shadow Douluo Xue Chen.

The four people following behind were Jing Hongchen, the master of Mingde Hall; Kong Tangyu, the master of Mingyu Sect; Crown Prince Xu Tianran; and a middle-aged man with an imposing air of nobility.

Of course, Xu Tianran was in a wheelchair.

On both sides, the fully armed Soul Guidance Guard stood in solemn formation. Ye Yulin, Wang Yiheng, and other ninth-level Soul Guidance Masters stood on either side, their eyes flashing with excitement. They raised their heads slightly, looked at the distant plains, and waited silently.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that all nine-ring powerhouses of the Sun Moon Empire had appeared here without missing a single one; such a lineup was undeniably massive.

Finally, gradually, at the edge of the distant plain, those tiny, black-dot-like car silhouettes became clearer, speeding towards them under everyone's watchful eyes.

"They're back." A smile immediately appeared on Xu Guoyi's face.

Jing Hongchen had already taken a step forward. "Finally back." His eyes revealed obvious excitement, and every crease of the fat on his face seemed to radiate joy.

Yes, they were welcoming the heroes of the Sun and Moon Empire back.

"start!"

Ye Yulin waved his hand.

A deafening roar—

From the Soul Guidance Guards on both sides, countless streaks of light rose from the ground!

The dazzling array of colors instantly illuminated the night sky as if it were daytime. The five Guardian Soul Master Corps, piloting flying soul tools, streaked across the sky, their blazing flames condensing in the air without dissipating, creating a spectacular sight of dragons and phoenixes dancing and the sun and moon shining together, drawing countless residents to look up in awe.

As the stirring and powerful music played, the weapons and armor of tens of thousands of soldiers clanged in unison. Amidst this exhilarating scene, Kong Tianxu and the others dismounted from their carriages.

"Heroes of the Empire, welcome home."

Xu Guoyi strode forward first, greeted Kong Deming and the others, and then walked towards the triumphant Sun and Moon team members.

Kong Tangyu and the middle-aged nobleman were still able to maintain their composure, but Jing Hongchen behind them could no longer contain herself. She rushed forward, grabbed Hongchen and her brother, and carefully examined her beloved grandchildren. Only after confirming that they were unharmed did she breathe a sigh of relief.

"For over three thousand years, since the establishment of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, we have finally defeated Shrek Academy in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament and won the championship. We accomplished this feat with an incomplete roster. Children, your names will be forever recorded in the annals of Sun Moon!"

Xu Guoyi watched this scene and said with a smile, his voice also filled with excitement, after all, this feat was accomplished during his tenure!

On the other side, apart from Kong Tianxu and Cain who remained relatively calm, everyone else's eyes were filled with excitement.

Yes, they made history.

Xu Guoyi shook hands with everyone and then personally led them back into Mingdu, where a float was already waiting in the middle of the wide main road.

"Well done, you didn't embarrass yourself!"

"Ahhh! So handsome! I want to have your babies!"

Upon seeing them, the crowd erupted in thunderous cheers, turning the scene into a sea of ​​enthusiasm. This prompted Xiao Hongchen, his face flushed, to wave frequently to the enthusiastic residents lining the streets, especially the beautiful young women.

"To recognize your achievements, your rewards will be distributed in the palace, but before that, I would like to thank one person first."

Xu Guoyi continued speaking, his eyes turning to Kong Tianxu, his deep voice spreading to every corner around him through the soul tool:

"With twin martial souls, you won the championship in one fell swoop. Tianxu, I am aware of your performance. Having you is the greatest blessing in my world."

"I hereby announce! He is hereby granted the title of Prince Tianxu, and bestowed with—"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Kong Tianxu interrupted his incessant chatter, his gaze drifting towards the approaching palace, where a grand banquet was clearly being prepared. He gave a perfunctory reply, beginning to consider an excuse to slip away later.

Chapter 134 Ten Thousand Years! Kong Tianxu's First Soul Bone

The revelry in Mingdu lasted almost all night. Not all residents were initially concerned about who would win the final championship of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, but Kong Deming and Xu Guoyi, in their excitement, started throwing around handfuls of gold soul coins.

Millions of gold coins were spent on the journey of the floats from the southern suburbs of Mingdu to the palace alone. In addition, white-robed men claiming to be from the Holy Church mingled among the people, proclaiming the immense significance of this historic first crown. In particular, Kong Tianxu played a key role in this, which ignited the passion of the people of Mingdu, and almost the entire city was in an uproar.

As dawn broke on the horizon, the city, which had been ablaze with lights all night, finally came to a slow end.