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

It was no coincidence that Mu Xue led her archer squad to retreat to Dragon City. Instead, they were targeted by a highly mobile Soul Master squad from the Sun Moon Empire and forced to flee towards Dragon City.

The leader of the Soul Master squad from the Sun Moon Empire was a powerful Level 8 Soul Master. His ten subordinates were all Level 6 or higher Soul Masters.

The Sun Moon Empire dispatched this Soul Master squad to intercept and kill Mu Xue's archer squad.

Just as Mu Xue and her group were driven into a corner, they encountered Yu Tianlong and his group, who were returning from hunting soul beasts and obtaining soul rings. The leader of the Tianlong Sect's group was Yu Yiran, the current sect master of the Tianlong Sect, a titled Douluo with a soul power level of 93.

Yu Yiran led the entire Tianlong Sect to timely assist, annihilating the Sun Moon Empire's Soul Master squad. Later, Mu Xue followed the people of Tianlong Sect to Dragon City.

Originally, Mu Xue's elite archer squad should have numbered one hundred, but due to this incident, only less than sixty remain. The losses were devastating.

After exchanging glances, Yu Tianlong looked back at the Sun Moon Empire's military camp in the distance, a thoughtful expression in his eyes.

The Sun Moon Empire's military camp was not large, with only a few Soul Master regiments stationed there.

At first glance, this seems normal, since ordinary soldiers would find it difficult to adapt to the harsh environment of Dragon City and would instead become a burden. However, if the Sun Moon Empire intends to conquer Dragon City with its elite Soul Master Corps, the most suitable approach would be a surprise attack, rather than issuing an ultimatum to Dragon City openly as it is now.

Such unusual behavior is very likely to have ulterior motives.

Mu Xue had considered these things beforehand, but neither she nor Yu Tianlong had a chance to see through the essence of the matter.

Of the three, only Nan Qiuqiu was truly carefree and easygoing. Not wanting to continue with such a heavy topic, she simply strolled aimlessly around the city wall, her red lips pouting.

"How boring!"

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Sun and Moon Empire military camp.

The enormous tent was located in the very center of the military camp. Unlike the tents in the other camps, this large tent, made entirely of tanned cowhide, was a dark red color, as if it had been stained with blood.

Although it is daytime now, the sky in Longcheng is always gloomy and dimly lit during the deep winter.

The area around this large tent was brightly lit.

In the center of the tent stood a slender figure. A red armor perfectly outlined the graceful curves of her body. A rose-red cloak draped behind her, and a red phoenix pattern adorned the chest of her armor, its wings spread as if poised for flight.

The woman's skin was extremely fair, with a luminous sheen. Her exquisitely beautiful face was exceptionally captivating.

Against the backdrop of magnificent armor and cloaks, he exudes both heroic spirit and dignified elegance.

It was none other than the current Empress of the Sun Moon Empire, Ju Zi. Just like in Xu Zihuang's memories from her previous life, she was forcefully appointed by Xu Tianran as the Commander-in-Chief of the Sun Moon Empire's three armies.

Moreover, Orange is gradually gaining recognition from the military leadership by repeatedly achieving meritorious service on the battlefield with her outstanding military talent.

Just then, a fiery red figure suddenly appeared in the tent. The newcomer was an elderly woman of about seventy years old, with her long silver hair piled high and a rare glint of light in her red eyes.

"Grandma Fire Phoenix, how is the situation?" Upon seeing the visitor, Orange got up and walked over to the old woman.

This old woman was actually the original leader of the Fire Phoenix Soul Master Corps. She was transferred to the position of vice-leader after Ju Zi arrived. In fact, her strength surpasses even that of Mad Bull Douluo Wang Yiheng, making her one of the most senior level-nine Soul Masters in the Sun Moon Empire.

A level 94 Title Douluo is only one step away from the Super Douluo realm.

Her title was Fire Phoenix, but unfortunately her martial soul was not a real fire phoenix, but a fire phoenix sword.

Fire Phoenix Douluo Luanfeng—this name was once a legendary figure in the Sun Moon Empire. His experience and strength placed him among the top five of the Sun Moon Empire's ninth-level Soul Masters, on par with Starry Sky Douluo Ye Yulin.

Fire Phoenix Douluo's expression darkened slightly as he said, "The Holy Spirit Cult has already taken their positions as planned. As soon as the Heavenly Soul Empire's reinforcements arrive to support Dragon City, they will be ambushed by those evil soul masters on their inevitable route. Should we take this opportunity to seize Dragon City?"

Orange smiled and shook her head.

"Grandma Fire Phoenix, our main objective this time is to severely cripple the main force of the Heavenly Soul Empire, especially the powerful figures from the Body Sect. There are many ways to capture Dragon City; there's no need to resort to this head-on approach. With the Holy Spirit Cult blocking and cutting off the Heavenly Soul Empire's reinforcements, it's only a matter of time before Dragon City falls into our hands. Even if the Holy Spirit Cult's progress is not smooth, it won't be a loss for us, and we'll have a clear strategy for advancing and retreating."

Upon hearing this, Fire Phoenix Douluo's eyes lit up.

Although the Holy Spirit Cult is currently in a cooperative relationship with their Sun Moon Empire, she and the other level-nine soul masters of the Sun Moon Empire have never trusted these evil soul masters.

The current situation is that only the Holy Spirit Cult is taking the risks. They only need to continue confronting Dragon City to achieve their goals.

The Holy Spirit Cult was fully aware of this, but they were happy to do so. Killing powerful Soul Masters and large numbers of soldiers would significantly boost their own strength.

Based on their agreement with the Sun and Moon Empire, they were required to remain discreet within the conquered cities. This was a rare opportunity.

But what Ju Zi didn't mention was that she planned all this purely out of her own selfish motives; she simply didn't want to destroy the city where Yu Tianhuang was born.

Just as Orange and Fire Phoenix Douluo were having a private conversation, Xu Zihuang, who was traveling at full speed, suddenly stopped.

Five streaks of light that had been rapidly passing by him also stopped at that moment, looking at Xu Zihuang with surprise and uncertainty.

Five figures appeared from the five streaks of light. The leader was a tall, elderly man with long, dark green hair that cascaded down his back, but somewhat comically, he had no hair on his head. He was clearly balding, yet he insisted on having long hair.

This stark contrast easily leaves a deep impression.

The old man's identity was self-evident; he was none other than Poison Undying, the sect leader of the Body Sect.

Among the four people beside Du Bu Si, one was someone Xu Zi Huang knew. He was a thin, middle-aged man. His head was unusually large, somewhat like a bobblehead doll. But his eyes shone brightly, like lamps.

Lang Ya, the Spirit Brain Douluo, is a Title Douluo with a spiritual attribute and also Vina's teacher. Xu Zihuang had two encounters with Lang Ya, once in Star Luo City and once in the Lingbei Grassland in the northern part of the Douling Empire.

The other three also had distinct appearances and physiques. The one who looked the most normal was a wiry old man hovering to the right of Du Bu Si. This was Jin Peng, the Golden Body Douluo, who had also participated in the assassination attempt on Xu Tianran and had met Xu Zihuang several times.

Of the remaining two, one was much taller than Du Bu Si, probably over three meters tall. An ordinary human couldn't possibly grow to that size naturally. And strangely, his fair skin appeared to be covered with dense, silver patterns.

Upon closer inspection, one would discover that those were actually the patterns of his entire skeletal structure. His eerie eye sockets were as deep as black holes; if it weren't for the fact that he didn't exude any sinister aura, he would probably be mistaken for an evil spirit master.

This eerie appearance makes him look even more like a demonic spirit master than a demonic spirit master himself.

The last person was a handsome young man with a pale face. The young man's blood-red eyes and the strong bloody aura emanating from his body made Xu Zihuang frown slightly.

However, Xu Zihuang was also certain that this young man was definitely not an evil soul master. The reason he displayed this appearance was probably related to his martial soul.

As Xu Zihuang sized up the five people, Du Busi also recognized Xu Zihuang. The wariness and suspicion in his eyes vanished instantly, and he meaningfully shifted his gaze to the magic patterns on the surface of the black dragon wings behind Xu Zihuang.

"So it's you, little guy. Level 80 soul power, and a flight speed that surpasses even Super Douluo. It seems you've had some opportunities recently."

"This is the ability of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's external soul bone." Xu Zihuang did not intend to hide anything and responded calmly.

"The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's external soul bone?!" The pupils of the five people who were poisoned to death all contracted.

Poison Undying's eyes were full of frustration, and he looked extremely angry.

"I truly regret what I did!"

"Senior Poison, you must be preparing to go and support Dragon City, right?" Xu Zihuang didn't want to linger here, so he immediately changed the subject and brought up the important matter.

"I want to travel with you. It's an emergency, we can talk about it on the way."

Poison Undying calmed down a bit, and with his decisive and swift actions, he gave a low shout.

"Go first!"

The group of six continued their journey towards Dragon City.

The Golden Body Douluo Jinpeng, the Spirit Brain Douluo Langya, and others looked at Xu Zihuang with extreme affection and approval. Those who possessed a Body Martial Soul were always considered part of the Body Sect. If it weren't for Elder Mu's influence, Yu Tianhuang would have been brought into the Body Sect long ago and carefully nurtured.

During the journey, Xu Zihuang used his fourth soul skill to imprint the simulated soul skill of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, thus concealing their forms.

Everyone inevitably noticed Xu Zihuang's terrifying combination of six red and one gold spirit rings, and their gazes were fixed on him, unable to look away for a long time.

Xu Zihuang wasn't trying to show off; it was just a precaution.

When he set off from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School for Dragon City, he had a vague premonition. Judging from his memories of his past life and his understanding of Ju Zi, he feared that the Body Sect's mission to support Dragon City would not go smoothly.

The Golden-Bodied Douluo Jinpeng glanced at Xu Zihuang with a smile and suddenly spoke.

"Little fellow, I've heard the sect leader say that you have a naturally flawless body, which is indeed a great advantage. But if you want to go further, you'll need to use our sect's secret technique. Our sect's secret technique can temper your physical body to the true god level. Only by elevating your physical body to the god level, that is, by making your physical body a god, will you be able to withstand the energy of so many high-quality soul rings in the future."

"As long as you are willing to join our sect, I, the sect leader, can personally teach you this secret technique, and I hereby declare you the sole successor to the next sect leader of the Body Sect." How could Poison Undying possibly let such an opportunity slip by? He eagerly replied.

Xu Zihuang glanced sideways at Du Busi's gaze, admitting he was somewhat tempted by this secret technique. But just as he was about to say something, his expression suddenly changed drastically.

"Stop!"

While traveling at full speed, Xu Zihuang had been using the Eye of the Void to probe the situation ahead. Suddenly, seven figures appeared in the Eye of the Void's vision.

The leader was none other than Zhongli Wu, the leader of the Holy Spirit Cult!

Chapter 477 The Gift of Reunion, The Full-Scale Clash Between the Original Body and the Holy Spirit

Zhongli Wu and his seven companions stood atop a steep mountain peak, all dressed in long black robes.

This place wasn't far from Dragon City, also located in the north of the Heavenly Soul Empire. A fierce, howling wind swept across the area, covering the entire mountain peak with a thick layer of snow.

The figure in black robes standing next to Zhongli Wu appeared smaller than the others. The wide robe completely concealed her body, making it possible to determine her gender solely by her body's curves.

This is an extremely rare female evil spirit master. Her head is covered by a cloak, and her face is also covered by a black veil, revealing only a pair of very strange blue-gray eyes, which are quietly gazing ahead.

Within the Holy Spirit Cult, the only one qualified to stand shoulder to shoulder with Zhongli Wu is the cult's vice leader, Evil Phoenix Douluo Feng Ling.

Her martial soul is the Evil Phoenix, a powerful martial soul that is infinitely close to the ultimate evil. Her soul power cultivation has also reached level ninety-seven.

The remaining five were all Title Douluo-level powerhouses. A total of seven Title Douluo-level evil soul masters gathered here; if Xu Zihuang hadn't used the innate ability of his Golden Eye martial soul to scout the situation beforehand, Poison Undying and the Body Sect members would have suffered a great loss. Although the four people Poison Undying brought were also Title Douluos, there were also two Super Douluos.

Under the leadership of Zhongli Wu and Feng Ling, the Holy Spirit Sect has eight elders, all of whom are titled Douluo-level cultivators. These eight elders are also the direct descendants of the Holy Spirit Sect.

Besides the eight elders, the Holy Spirit Cult also has a Hall of Worship. In fact, the evil soul masters within the Hall of Worship are the most powerful. The Hall Master is none other than the Dragon Emperor Douluo, Long Xiaoyao.

Not counting Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao, the chief elder of the Hall of Worship, there are eleven other elders, all of whom possess cultivation levels above Title Douluo. Among them, five are Super Douluo.

The Hall of Offerings holds a transcendent position within the Holy Spirit Cult, obeying only the orders of the Chief Offering Master, Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao, and the Supreme Cult Master, Death God Douluo Ye Xishui.

Of the Title Douluo evil soul masters that Zhongli Wu brought this time, only one came from the Hall of Offerings. This clearly demonstrates the point.

This Holy Spirit Cult's worshipper was a familiar face; he was none other than Zhang Peng, the Scorpion Tiger Douluo.

The remaining four were all elders of the Holy Spirit Cult.

They are the Second Elder, Tianwu Douluo Nangong Wan; the Third Elder, Minglei Douluo; the Fourth Elder, Youming Douluo; and the Seventh Elder, Jiamian Douluo.

Although the highest-ranking soul power cultivator among them, Tianwu Douluo Nangong Wan, only had a soul power level of 93, evil soul masters cannot be judged by common sense.

The fact that Zhongli Wu mobilized such a group of powerful individuals to gather here shows that they are determined to severely damage the reinforcements from the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Body Sect.

On the snow-covered mountain peaks, Zhongli Wu and his seven companions, clad in black robes, should have been extremely conspicuous. However, their confidence in standing there without being exposed stemmed entirely from the Masked Douluo's abilities.

A dense mass of illusory light and shadow filled the area around Zhongli Wu and his companions; they were clearly pale white maggots. These maggots seemed to be arranged in formation, each emitting a strange and eerie spiritual fluctuation that distorted the surrounding light and concealed all auras, including those of soul power and spiritual power.

The Masked Douluo's title, "Masked Mask," is not directly related to his martial soul. His martial soul is called "Demon Maggot," a strange martial soul that needs to devour human souls to evolve. In a sense, he can be considered a half-spirit-type soul master.

However, his Demon Maggot Martial Soul has many different abilities, possessing not only potent poison but also many other evil powers. Therefore, his abilities are hybrid.

It's unclear whether Du Busi anticipated the ambush by the Sun Moon Empire and the Holy Spirit Church, but the Spirit Brain Douluo Langya he brought along happened to be a good counter to the Masked Douluo's abilities.

Within a certain range, Lang Ya, possessing a top-tier mental attribute martial soul brain, would certainly be able to sense the anomaly in advance. However, this would inevitably give the Body Sect the upper hand over the Holy Spirit Sect, putting them in a relatively passive position.

Now, because of Xu Zihuang's presence, the situation has instantly reversed.