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Chapter 405 Star Luo Empire's Pre-War Mobilization

...The capital of the Star Luo Empire.

The return of Tang San and Dai Mubai undoubtedly caused a huge stir in the Star Luo Empire.

This revitalized the Star Luo Empire's court, which had been stagnant due to the growing power of the Spirit Empire. Especially when they learned that Tang San had advanced to Title Douluo and Dai Mubai to Soul Douluo, they were all speechless with astonishment.

That night, Emperor Dai Tianfeng of the Star Luo Empire hosted a banquet at the Star Luo Palace, inviting Dugu Bo and the two of them. They saw in Tang San the hope of defeating the Spirit Empire.

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"Haha, Sect Master Tang is truly gifted! To advance to Title Douluo at such a young age is truly a cause for celebration! I believe that in the near future, he will surely be able to eliminate the Spirit Empire and restore peace to the continent." Dai Tianfeng raised his glass to Tang San.

Tang San smiled and said, "Tang San has returned from this trip precisely to eliminate the Spirit Empire and restore peace to the continent."

"Oh?" Dai Tianfeng was taken aback, a hint of interest appearing in his eyes. "I wonder what insights Sect Leader Tang has?"

"May I ask Your Majesty, what is the current situation on the mainland?" Tang San asked instead of answering, his voice somewhat low.

Dai Tianfeng sighed softly, "To be honest, apart from the two great empires, almost all the duchies have fallen into the hands of the Spirit Hall. The Spirit Hall Empire's overall national strength has now surpassed that of either of our two great empires. In addition, the Spirit Hall Empire controls almost 70% of the spirit masters on the continent. I'm afraid even if the two great empires joined forces, they might not be a match for it."

"Then why doesn't Your Majesty take the initiative?" Tang San smiled faintly, picked up his wine cup, and drank it all in one gulp.

Upon hearing this, Dai Tianfeng sighed again. Dugu Bo, who was standing beside him, added, "It's not that we don't want to take the initiative, but that the Spirit Empire is waiting for us to take the initiative. They have deployed heavy troops on the borders of the two great empires. The Heaven Dou Empire also has troops there, but because they have three Title Douluos, Lan Ji, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lengleng, in charge, they dare not go too far."

The Star Luo Empire is in a terrible predicament. The Spirit Empire has repeatedly come to provoke us, hoping to make the first move so they can use their control of public opinion to pin the blame for starting the war on us. There are already quite a few opinions within the country that are leaning towards the Spirit Empire.

His Majesty even arrested a number of people in response, but unfortunately, it was a drop in the ocean and almost caused a mass mutiny.

Tang San was somewhat taken aback. "So you're just going to sit here and wait to die? That cunning Lan Ji hasn't taken any action at all?"

"Alas, even Lan Ji is now in dire straits." Dugu Bo sighed softly. "Do you really know that since the two great empires signed the alliance, the Spirit Hall Empire has sent six Grand Elders?"

"Offering?" Tang San was a little stunned; it was the first time he had ever heard this term.

“Yes, the Elders.” Dugu Bo said with a gloomy expression, “In the Spirit Hall, anyone who is promoted to Title Douluo can become an Elder, and above the Elders is the Pope. But few people know that between the Elders and the Pope, there are Elders. They are all extremely powerful Soul Masters, each with a Soul Power of at least level 96. The Second Elder even reaches level 98, and the Grand Elder, who is the legendary Lord of the Douluo Hall, is said to have a Soul Power of an astonishing level 99.”

"The Spirit Hall has a total of seven Title Douluos. Currently, the ones who are facing off against the Heaven Dou Empire and specifically watching Lan Ji and his two companions are the Second to Seventh Elders. In other words, the Spirit Hall has sent at least one Level 98 Title Douluo and five Level 96 Title Douluos to keep an eye on Lan Ji. This shows how much the Spirit Empire values ​​Lan Ji."

"However, precisely because of this, the pressure on our side is much less than that on the side of the Heaven Dou Empire. Although the Spirit Empire has deployed the vast majority of the spirit masters under its control to the border of the Star Luo Empire, it has only sent Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and the newly emerged Porcupine Douluo and Serpent Spear Douluo, four titled Douluo, to guard it."

"This is a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. With me and His Majesty, both titled Douluo, and several retainers of the Star Luo Royal Family, we can barely manage to hold our own for now. Before the war begins, they dare not go too far. However, this is ultimately not a long-term solution. At present, the whole country is in a state of panic, and there are even rumors among the people that the Spirit Hall Empire will eventually unify the continent, end this chaotic world, and put an end to the war."

In the end, Dugu Bo let out a helpless sigh.

"What a Spirit Empire, what a Bibi Dong!" Tang San laughed angrily. "Since that's the case, then we can't just sit here and wait to die. Old Poison, quickly tell me about the current troop distribution of the Spirit Empire and the Star Luo Empire."

Tang San's eighth test was to cultivate his martial soul to the ninth ring level, assist his teammate Dai Mubai in ascending the throne of the Star Luo Empire, and launch a war to unify the continent.

He was just worried about not having a reason to persuade the Star Luo Empire to start a war, but now the Spirit Empire has forced the Star Luo Empire into a situation where it has almost nowhere to retreat, which is exactly what he wanted.

Dugu Bo followed his instructions and sent over a military history map, saying, "The Spirit Hall Empire has deployed 600,000 troops on the border of the Star Luo Empire. Originally, they were just scattered soldiers from various duchies, with very weak overall combat capabilities. However, after being trained by the Spirit Hall Empire in recent years, they have been transformed into a battle-hardened army that is no less formidable than the two great empires."

The Star Luo Empire claims to possess a million-strong army, but in reality, only 650,000 are truly usable, garrisoning major cities and borders. Militarily, the two sides are actually evenly matched. In a real war, the Star Luo Empire could easily repel the enemy by virtue of its geographical advantage.

But the most deadly force is the Spirit Hall's army of nearly 40,000 Soul Masters, including many at the Soul Saint level, and even some capable of unleashing a seven-in-one fusion technique. They are stationed in Blackwater City, the closest city to the Star Luo Empire. If the situation changes, they will use the cover of surrounding armies to launch a direct attack on the Star Luo Empire, and then all will be lost.

Tang San nodded and continued, "What's the situation on the Heaven Dou Empire's side?"

Dugu Bo pointed to the map, "Currently, the six elders of the Spirit Hall are stationed at Jialing Pass, confronting Lan Ji and the other two. Although there are many Title Douluos there, the number of Soul Masters and the strength of the troops are not as great as the pressure on our side. The Spirit Empire only has 400,000 troops stationed on the border of the Heaven Dou Empire. But the Heaven Dou Empire has a full 700,000. Even if the Spirit Empire has more Soul Masters than the Heaven Dou Empire after removing the Title Douluos from both sides, it is still far from enough to make up for the difference of 300,000 troops."

"The Heaven Dou Empire has already notified us that if the situation changes on the Star Luo Empire's side, General Ge Long, stationed outside Tianxing Pass, will lead his 150,000 troops to rush to the Star Luo Empire's aid as soon as possible, awaiting orders, and jointly resist the army of the Martial Soul Empire."

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Chapter 406 The Tragedy of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Family

Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Tang San finally showed a relieved smile. He suddenly realized that although Lan Ji was despicable, he was quite reliable as an ally. Not only did he help him restrain six powerful elders of the Spirit Hall, but he was also willing to send 150,000 troops to reinforce the Star Luo Empire.

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. If the Star Luo Empire is destroyed, then the next one to fall will be the Heaven Dou Empire.

Everyone understands the principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold".

The Heaven Dou Empire would never feign the destruction of the Spirit Empire. Even if a conflict were to occur between the two empires, it would only happen after the Spirit Empire had been destroyed.

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However, Tang San firmly believed that the Star Luo Empire would ultimately prevail, because he was there.

Once he becomes a god, everything will be settled.

Tang San narrowed his eyes slightly, "It seems that our biggest threat is still the Spirit Hall's team of nearly 40,000 Soul Masters."

"Sect Leader Tang, do you perhaps have some kind of plan?" Dai Tianfeng's eyes lit up.

Upon hearing this, both Dugu Bo and Dai Mubai revealed expectant looks in their eyes.

Tang San gave a wicked smile and looked at Dugu Bo, saying, "That depends on the old poison master."

As he spoke, Tang San revealed his plan to massacre the city. He would hold back the four Title Douluos from the Spirit Empire, while Dugu Bo would go and release poison to kill all the Soul Masters in Blackwater City.

"Isn't this a bit too ruthless?" Dugu Bo hesitated. "Blackwater City not only has 40,000 Spirit Hall Soul Masters, but also hundreds of thousands of civilians. Once my poison spreads throughout the entire area, I'm afraid no one will be able to escape."

"A petty person is no gentleman, and a man without ruthlessness is no true hero." Tang San sneered. "Since they have pledged allegiance to the Spirit Empire, they need to be prepared to pay the price at any time."

“Yes, Third Brother is right, those lowly people deserve to die.” Dai Mubai’s face revealed a ferocious smile.

Dai Tianfeng nodded in agreement, "In chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary; compassion is insufficient to govern a country. Blackwater City originally belonged to the Star Luo Empire. Since they chose to betray us, they should pay the corresponding price. If we do not take action this time, then the Star Luo Empire will face only destruction."

Seeing that Dai Tianfeng had agreed, Dugu Bo could only sigh helplessly and said with a bitter smile, "Alas, it seems that I can't escape the infamy of massacring a city."

"So what? History is written by the victors. As long as we win, then you're the hero," Tang San sneered.

As soon as he finished speaking, a fully armed armored guard strode in, knelt on one knee before Dai Tianfeng, and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, including Liu Erlong, Yu Tianheng, Yu Tianxin, and Dugu Yan, the granddaughter of Poison Douluo, request an audience."

"Oh? Please come in quickly." Dai Tianfeng's face lit up with joy, and he hurriedly gestured for his guards to go and invite them.

With a major battle imminent, having more help is always beneficial, especially since among the four who have come, there is one Soul Saint and three Soul Kings. One of them is a key figure in this war: Dugu Bo's granddaughter.

Soon, led by the guards, Liu Erlong and the other three entered the main hall.

They first bowed to Dai Tianfeng, then their eyes swept around before finally landing on Tang San, their eyes filled with anger.

"Please, all four of you, take a seat. I am currently discussing with Sect Leader Tang and Mr. Dugu Bo how to deal with the Martial Soul Empire," Dai Tianfeng said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. The Spirit Empire is our mortal enemy, and dealing with it is naturally our duty. However, I have come to see Tang San about something." Liu Erlong's eyes were red as she looked at Tang San, her resentment and hatred undisguised. This made Tang San frown, thinking to himself, "Could it be that Liu Erlong has discovered something?"

"Your Majesty, please excuse me for a moment." Tang San knew that Yu Xiaogang's matter was likely to be exposed, so he chose to find a secluded place to confirm it.

"Please go ahead, Sect Leader Tang." Dai Tianfeng laughed heartily.

Tang San nodded, got up and walked towards a dark corner of the palace, his back to everyone, and said, "Teacher Erlong, come with me."

"Today I'll see how you explain yourself," Liu Erlong snorted and followed. Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin exchanged a glance and followed closely behind.

Originally, Dugu Yan also wanted to go, but Yu Tianheng had an ominous premonition and chose to let Dugu Yan stay by Dugu Bo's side and wait for him.

"Yanyan, what happened?" Dugu Bo asked Liu Erlong and the others about their purpose.

Dugu Yan blushed and whispered a few words into Dugu Bo's ear, causing the latter to frown instantly.

"Is this true?" Dugu Bo suddenly recalled the scene when Ma Hongjun was killed, and couldn't help but feel a chill. It's true, in order to complete the divine test, Tang San really could do something as destructive as a jockey's ancestor.

Dugu Yan sighed, "Lies can deceive, but the Mirror Crystal can't be faked. Besides, Aunt Erlong even went to the site of the Master's murder to investigate..."

Before Dugu Yan could finish speaking, Dugu Bo covered her mouth and whispered, "Yan Yan, anyway, Yu Xiaogang has nothing to do with us, so just pretend you don't know anything about this."

"I don't care, but what about Tianheng..." Dugu Yan looked in the direction where Yu Tianheng and the others had disappeared, a hint of worry flashing across her eyes.

Dugu Bo sighed, "Yanyan, forget about him from now on."

Based on his understanding of Tang San, if Yu Tianheng and the others knew about Tang San's shameful deeds, especially since they were relatives of Yu Xiaogang, they would likely face a terrible fate tonight.

Meanwhile, Tang San had already led Liu Erlong and the other two to the small grove of the Star Luo Imperial Palace.

"You three, just ask whatever you want to know," Tang San said impatiently.

"Why did you do that to Xiaogang? Insulting him is one thing, but swallowing him whole is quite another!" Liu Erlong demanded angrily.

"I don't know what you're talking about?" Tang San chose to play dumb. If he could, he would prefer that Liu Erlong and the other two die on the battlefield against the Spirit Empire, killing more enemies, rather than dying here in vain.

"You still want to deny it." Liu Erlong took out the mirror crystal that Lan Ji had given her, and input her soul power. A light screen was immediately projected, showing the entire process of Tang San completing the seventh Rakshasa God.

"Tang San, what do you have to say now?" Yu Tianheng, who was on very good terms with Yu Xiaogang, roared. Yu Tianxin also glared at him angrily. Before the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was wiped out, he didn't care about this useless uncle, but since the destruction, he had paid extra attention to his clansmen. Now that he knew his clansmen had died again, how could he not be angry?

"Anything else you want to ask? Ask away." Tang San countered with a sinister smile, which appeared terrifying in the moonlight. He was now completely determined to kill.

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Chapter 407 The Old Poison Master Still Chooses to Court Death

With a whoosh, three dark black vines shot out from Tang San's hands without warning, instantly piercing through the bodies of Liu Erlong, Yu Tianheng, and Yu Tianxin.

Before Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin, whose cultivation levels were relatively low, could react, they died on the spot. The second soul skill of the Dark Blue Silver Grass, Parasitic Skill, was activated, and countless Blue Silver Grasses emerged from their bodies, devouring them in the blink of an eye.

"Tang San, you bastard..." Liu Erlong roared as she struggled frantically, trying to resist, but how could she be a match for Tang San, who had already been promoted to Title Douluo? She was quickly bound by the Dark Blue Silver Grass.

Tang San, who had just devoured the two Soul Kings Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin, showed an expression of enjoyment on his face. He closed his eyes slightly and muttered to himself, "The direct bloodline of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan tastes really good, but it's a pity that their cultivation level is too low."

At this point, he raised his eyelids to look at Liu Erlong and said with a wicked smile, "Liu Erlong, Liu Erlong, today I can let you die knowing why. I not only killed my teacher, but I also killed Ma Hongjun in order to complete the divine exam. But I think no one will care about that fat guy."

After saying that, Tang San released the Dark Blue Silver Grass and completely devoured it under Liu Erlong's unwilling and resentful gaze.

Behind a large tree not far from Tang San, Dugu Yan covered her red lips with an empty gaze, her shoulders trembling slightly, not daring to make a sound.

Tears blurred Dugu Yan's eyes. Not long ago, she learned from Dugu Bo that Tang San was likely to attack Yu Tianheng and the other two, so she rushed over immediately and witnessed Tang San devouring Liu Erlong and her niece.

Having been pampered and spoiled since childhood by Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, who had never experienced life and death, was terrified. Even when she saw her boyfriend die a violent death, her first reaction was not anger, but fear. She hurriedly hid herself, afraid that Tang San would kill her to silence her.

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Tang San spotted Dugu Yan's trail and walked over, asking, "Who is it?"

Dugu Yan grew increasingly frightened, and even held her breath at that moment.

Just then, a warm hand landed on Dugu Yan's shoulder. Startled, Dugu Yan recognized her grandfather, Dugu Bo, and her eyes reddened, tears welling up again. She cried out in a choked voice, "Grandpa...Grandpa..."