The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

Ning Xingxu strode up to Xu Zihuang, then patted Xu Zihuang's shoulder with his right hand and smiled calmly.

"Tianhuang, you should know that not everyone has the ability to retaliate against our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, so you don't need to worry too much. However, it would be more appropriate for Tian'er to live at Shrek Academy for a while. You can take him there later."

“I’ll go with you too,” the old man immediately replied.

Before the ancient words had even finished, a sharp phoenix cry suddenly rang out, and a bird-like soul beast resembling a golden phoenix rushed in from outside the conference hall and landed on Ning Xingxu's shoulder.

Although this bird-like spirit beast is not large, it does indeed possess a trace of phoenix bloodline, and its magnificent golden tail feathers give it a dazzling appearance. This spirit beast is called the Golden Phoenix Bird. The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School has spent a lot of resources to specially train a small group of them, which are usually used by the core members of the sect to deliver extremely important information.

Ning Xingxu removed a curled piece of paper from the long, powerful legs of the golden phoenix. After reading its contents, he quickly handed it to Xu Zihuang with a slight change in expression.

"Tianhuang, I don't know if the Star Luo Empire hasn't taken any action or if the message hasn't been delivered. The Sun Moon Empire's army recently surrounded Dragon City, and the Holy Spirit Sect seems to have also dispatched many powerful figures, including the sect leader. The situation is very tense right now. The Heavenly Soul Empire has already sent reinforcements, with the Body Sect Master, Poison Undying, personally leading the Body Sect's powerful figures to provide support."

Chapter 475 Heading to Dragon City and the Situation in Dragon City

Dragon City is located in the northeast of the Heavenly Soul Empire. It is the largest city in the northern part of the Heavenly Soul Empire and echoes the Heavenly Dou City from afar, making it of great strategic importance.

If Dragon City falls, it essentially means that the Heavenly Soul Empire has completely lost its entire northern region. At that time, the Heavenly Soul Empire will be attacked from both the west and the north, inevitably falling into an extremely passive situation.

After weighing the pros and cons, the royal family of the Heavenly Soul Empire, having stabilized the situation in Heavenly Dou City, decided to provide full support to Dragon City.

The Body Sect experts led by Poison Immortal were the first batch of reinforcements, and the Heavenly Soul Empire's army would also rush to the front line as soon as possible.

Xu Zihuang gripped the note tightly, his eyes deep and he said in a low voice, "Uncle Ning, Old Gu. I need to go to Longcheng."

Ning Xingxu and Gu Lao exchanged a glance, not surprised by Yu Tianhuang's decision. After all, Yu Tianhuang came from the Tianlong Gate within Dragon City.

Ning Xingxu comforted Xu Zihuang, saying, "Tianhuang, Dragon City isn't too far from Tiandou City, and the support from the Body Sect is timely. The situation there shouldn't be as dire as you imagine. How about this, let's put aside sending Tian'er to Shrek Academy for now, and let Grandpa Long accompany you to Dragon City."

“Uncle Ning, there’s no need to trouble you so much, I can go by myself. Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui can’t stop me, and even if something unexpected happens, I can easily get away with it.” Xu Zihuang shook his head solemnly.

"Old Gu, you should do as we just said and send Ning Tian to the academy first. The Sun Moon Empire has already surrounded Dragon City, so their next target is very likely to be Heaven Dou City."

Gu Lao nodded in deep agreement, then cast a questioning glance at Ning Xingxu.

“Alright, Tianhuang. Let’s do it your way.” Ning Xingxu pondered for a moment, then nodded solemnly.

"Grandpa Long and I both believe in your abilities. I only have one thing to remind you: be extra careful in everything you do. Alright, go and explain things to Tian'er first, so she doesn't worry too much."

“I understand.” Xu Zihuang replied emphatically, then took out the eight-petaled fairy orchid that was sealed in a jade box from the starlight sapphire ring.

“Ancient, this is a celestial herb I obtained from a treasure land, called the Eight-Petaled Celestial Orchid. Among all celestial herbs, the Eight-Petaled Celestial Orchid has the mildest medicinal properties, yet it is also the most mellow, possessing the effect of strengthening the body's foundation and nourishing the vital energy. I can sense that you seem to be trying to break through the bottleneck of the Limit Douluo realm recently, and this Eight-Petaled Celestial Orchid should be of some help to you.”

When Xu Zihuang took out the eight-petaled fairy orchid, Ning Xingxu and Gu Gu's gazes were immediately drawn to it.

With their extensive knowledge, they had seen countless rare and precious herbs, but none were as wondrous as the immortal herb before them. Upon hearing Xu Zihuang utter the name "Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid," both of them were startled.

Within the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, there is a secret record stating that Oscar, the God of Food, ten thousand years ago, once consumed an eight-petaled immortal orchid. Oscar was able to achieve godhood because he replenished his foundation with the effects of that eight-petaled immortal orchid.

Otherwise, given the cultivation speed of food-type Soul Masters, reaching the Title Douluo level would take at least several decades. Let alone touching the god level.

Before Ning Xingxu and Gu Lao could react, Xu Zihuang handed the jade box to Gu Lao and then disappeared from the spot.

In a luxurious room on the top floor of the central castle of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School.

Ning Tian and Ye Guyi sat on the large bed, chatting and laughing, their cheerful laughter ringing out from time to time. Ning Tian, ​​in particular, was truly relieved that Yu Tianhuang had returned safely.

Upon seeing Yu Tianhuang suddenly appear, Ning Tian opened her red lips in surprise.

"Tianhuang, did your conversation with Dad and the others end so quickly?"

"Mm." Xu Zihuang nodded with a smile, then sat down on Ning Tian's other side and explained that he would be going to live at Shrek Academy for a period of time.

Ye Guyi seemed to have guessed something, and with a slight frown, she asked Xu Zihuang in a low voice, "Judging from your expression, something else must have happened, right?"

"The army of the Sun Moon Empire surrounded Dragon City not long ago," Xu Zihuang replied calmly, his eyes opening and closing.

"I wanted to go to Longcheng to take a look. I came here to say goodbye to you."

Hearing Yu Tianhuang's words, Ning Tianqiao's joyful smile vanished instantly, replaced by a worried expression as she pursed her lips. Yu Tianhuang had just returned and was leaving again; she was understandably disappointed and worried. But she knew this was Yu Tianhuang's decision, and it wasn't appropriate to stop him at this time.

Ning Tian could only rephrase the situation.

"What did Dad and the others say?"

“Uncle Ning and Gu Lao have both agreed. This time I plan to go alone.” Xu Zihuang smiled calmly, pressing his forehead close to Ning Tian’s. The part of his memory that had severely injured Ye Xishui on the Mingdou Mountains was also transmitted to him.

"Don't worry, if I want to leave, no one in this world can stop me."

Images flashed through Ning Tian's mind, and her eyes widened in shock. Although she had heard about this from Ye Guyi before, hearing someone else's description was far less impactful than witnessing those scenes firsthand.

Unbeknownst to her, Yu Tianhuang had already grown to a level she could never hope to reach. A mixture of worry and happiness filled her heart.

Ning Tian was worried because the gap between her and Yu Tianhuang was widening, and she felt immense pressure. Her happiness, however, stemmed from the genuine pride she felt for Yu Tianhuang. He was the boy she loved, the one she would spend her life with. And they already had a child together, a product of their love and blood.

This is an inseparable bond.

Unlike before, Ye Guyi remained calm this time. After her encounters with Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui, she gradually realized that even if she successfully condensed her soul core ahead of schedule, she would only become a burden to Xu Zihuang when facing those top-tier experts.

"Then go ahead, Ning Tian and I will wait for you at the academy."

"Mm." Xu Zihuang stood up apologetically and took Ye Guyi's hand, then reached out with his other hand to gently stroke Ning Tian's cheek and smiled warmly.

"Wait for me to come back."

Ning Tian smiled sweetly at Xu Zihuang, said nothing more, and simply guided Xu Zihuang's hand to her lower abdomen.

Xu Zihuang then left the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School. However, before leaving, he did not forget to hand over the Narcissus Jade Bone and the Earth Dragon Golden Melon to Ning Tian and Ye Guyi.

The Narcissus Jade Bone was for Ning Tian's use, while the Earth Dragon Golden Melon was to be given to Elder Xuan by Ye Guyi.

Upon leaving the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, Xu Zihuang immediately unleashed the Wings of the Evil God, transforming them into demonic runes that were imprinted on the dragon's wings. Simultaneously, he mobilized the energy of the Evil God Pearl, amplified by the power of wind and thunder, and sped towards Dragon City, north of Heaven Dou City.

At his current speed, he can arrive within an hour.

At the same time, Wang Qiu'er, who was heading to Shrek Academy from Sunset Forest, had her Eye of Destiny flash unexpectedly on her forehead. Guided by the power of destiny, she suddenly steadied herself, turned around and looked north, her pink-blue eyes filled with resentment and anger.

"fraud!"

In an instant, she changed direction, her delicate body subtly covered with a layer of brilliant golden light, and she also increased her speed to the extreme.

……

Dragon City.

Located near the far north, Longcheng experiences harsh winter temperatures that are difficult to endure. Fortunately, Longcheng is surrounded by mountains on its west, north, and east sides, which protect it from the biting winds from the far north; otherwise, the conditions would be even more severe.

Surrounded by mountains on three sides, Dragon City possesses a natural advantage, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack, resembling a formidable fortress. Ten thousand years ago, when the Heavenly Dou Empire split into the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Douling Empire, several fierce battles were fought over Dragon City, which ultimately ended in victory for the Heavenly Soul Empire.

The city wall on the south side of Longcheng is a hundred meters high and tens of meters thick. It is a truly strategic city.

Under the leadership of the Dragon City Lord, tens of thousands of city guards stood ready. On the city walls were also Soul Masters spontaneously gathered from various sects within Dragon City. It's worth mentioning that the archer legion formed by the Heavenly Soul Empire had been fighting on the front lines. However, due to the Heavenly Soul Empire's repeated defeats under the Sun Moon Empire's offensive, one detachment of that archer legion retreated into Dragon City.

The squad leader of this archer squad was none other than Mu Xue, whom Xu Zihuang was quite familiar with.

At this moment, Mu Xue stood on the city wall, looking towards the distant military camp of the Sun Moon Empire, a thoughtful expression on her cold face.

From the outbreak of the war, the Sun Moon Empire had been dominating the Heavenly Soul Empire. In just over half a month, the Sun Moon Empire had already occupied nearly a third of the Heavenly Soul Empire's territory. She had expected the Sun Moon Empire to launch a swift and unexpected attack on Dragon City, but to her surprise, the Sun Moon Empire unexpectedly sent a letter of surrender, issuing an ultimatum.

Of course, the Sun Moon Empire's actions did have an unexpected effect. The Sun Moon Empire proved its strength with facts, causing widespread panic within Dragon City. Those willing to sacrifice their families for their country were ultimately a very small minority; those within Dragon City who only cared about their own interests had already deliberately stirred up some negative public opinion.

Chapter 476 Encountering the True Form, Ambush by the Holy Spirit

Large, fluffy snowflakes drifted down from the sky, carrying a biting chill. Longcheng stood proudly amidst this white, pristine landscape.

Mu Xue commands the most elite squad in the archer legion. Although it consists of fewer than sixty men, each one is a Soul Master with at least a fourth-ring cultivation level. In addition to being equipped with a large number of lightning arrows, they are also equipped with various Soul Guidance Devices.

With the aid of a flying soul tool, this squad possesses extremely high mobility. It has proven remarkably effective on several occasions in previous battles.

At this moment, the squad stood in orderly rows atop the south gate of Dragon City, holding uniform silver wind-breaking bows, vigilantly observing the situation at the Sun Moon Empire's military camp in the distance.

When Vina and Muxue formed this elite archer squad, they deliberately conducted rigorous selection processes. Without exception, these soldiers all possessed eagle-like martial spirits, making them particularly adept at speed and long-range reconnaissance.

This is to better leverage the advantages of the Ray rocket. After all, the Ray rocket excels at long-range strikes, not frontal combat.

After retreating to Dragon City, Mu Xue took the initiative to approach the Dragon City Lord, wanting this elite archer squad to help take over the reconnaissance and vigilance mission.

Dragon City's defenses were already weak, so the city lord couldn't be happier with Mu Xue's request. Moreover, Mu Xue had a very close relationship with Princess Vina of the Heavenly Soul Empire and was completely trustworthy.

And so, Mu Xue naturally took on this responsibility and led her archer squad to the top of the city wall.

Besides the elite archer squad led by Mu Xue, countless ordinary soldiers were transporting supplies back and forth on the city walls, along with powerful Soul Masters dispatched by various sects within Dragon City. This was initiated by the two major sects, the Heavenly Dragon Sect and the Earthly Dragon Sect. Although the other smaller sects within Dragon City had their own agendas, with the Heavenly Dragon Sect and the Earthly Dragon Sect leading the way, they dared not reveal anything openly.

The leaders of the various sects are currently discussing with the city lord of Dragon City how to defend against the Sun Moon Empire's attack. Most of the people gathered on the city wall are the younger generation from their respective sects.

For example, the Tianlongmen team and the Dilongmen team, who previously participated in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament in Mingdu. The leaders of both teams were Yu Tianlong and Nan Qiuqiu.

Despite their young age, even the weakest among them is a Soul King. The strongest of them, Yu Tianlong, recently acquired his seventh soul ring, officially advancing to the Soul Saint realm.

When these people come together, they undoubtedly form a powerful new force.

What is most commendable is that, in the face of such national crisis, these people are willing to contribute their own strength to the Heavenly Soul Empire.

Even the aloof Mu Xue smiled warmly at Yu Tianlong and Nan Qiuqiu upon their arrival. This genuine smile, coupled with her exquisite and flawless face, seemed to eclipse the beauty of the icy landscape.

Yu Tianlong was slightly taken aback at first, then nodded to Mu Xue and led the elites of the younger generation of the Tianlong Sect to stand aside. Some elders and other core members of the Tianlong and Dilong Sects were also stationed on the city walls south of Dragon City.

Unlike Yu Tianlong, who had a cold and stern expression and a heavy aura, Nan Qiuqiu was much more carefree. Having not witnessed the cruelty of war firsthand, she showed no signs of tension; on the contrary, she seemed eager to try.

Nan Qiuqiu, with her hands behind her back, walked over to Mu Xue's side with a grin.

"Sister Muxue, when do you think the Sun Moon Empire will attack?"

"Qiuqiu, war is not a game." Muxue's face suddenly turned much paler, and she said in a deep voice with her delicate brows furrowed.

"War is cruel. Once war breaks out, it means that many innocent people will be involved."

She had just returned from the front lines. Although her archer squad hadn't participated in direct combat, primarily providing fire support and assistance from the rear, she was still fully aware of the brutality of war. Even Soul Saints, Soul Douluos, and even Title Douluo-level powerhouses, if caught up in it, couldn't guarantee a 100% survival rate.

However, with a formidable enemy at hand, Mu Xue didn't want to undermine Nan Qiuqiu's and the other young soul masters' confidence too much, so she stopped there.

Seeing Mu Xue's serious expression, Nan Qiuqiu's smile vanished instantly. Especially Mu Xue's inexplicable gaze, which instinctively sent a chill down her spine. The eyes of someone who has witnessed the horrors of war are completely different from those of an ordinary person; it's immediately apparent.

"I'm sorry, Sister Muxue. I didn't mean any disrespect to the soldiers and compatriots on the front lines. I just felt that with the support of our two major sects in Dragon City, even if the Sun Moon Empire launches a full-scale attack, we should be able to defend it easily."

"Dragon City is the largest city in the northern border of our Heavenly Soul Empire, so of course we cannot allow the Sun Moon Empire to conquer it."

Mu Xue forced a smile and continued Nan Qiuqiu's words, but she sighed inwardly.

Having witnessed the Sun Moon Empire's powerful soul tools on the front lines, she wouldn't be as blindly confident as Nan Qiuqiu. To put it bluntly, even with the full assistance of the Heavenly Dragon Gate and Earthly Dragon Gate, Dragon City's chances of survival were slim.

Thinking of this, Mu Xue couldn't help but look at Yu Tianlong beside her.

Sensing Mu Xue's gaze, Yu Tianlong turned his head slightly, and their eyes met.