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

Ning Tian initially thought Wang Qiu'er had ulterior motives, but seeing the frankness and purity in her eyes, she quickly dismissed the idea. Her next words, however, caught Xu Zihuang completely off guard.

"Qiu'er, let's talk." Ning Tian stared directly into Wang Qiu'er's eyes.

Wang Qiu'er's gaze did not waver at all, and she nodded slightly with composure.

"it is good."

Seeing that there was no tension between Wang Qiu'er and Ning Tian as expected, Xu Zihuang breathed a sigh of relief and silently followed behind the two women.

He probably knew Ning Tian's thoughts. Wang Qiu'er was the last to join. Ning Tian had been jealous of Wang Qiu'er at first, but later Wang Qiu'er even went to Mingdu with them as a member of the Shrek Academy team to participate in the All-Continent Youth Soul Master Elite Competition.

Ning Tian's feelings for Wang Qiu'er must be the most complicated.

Xu Zihuang, Wang Qiu'er, and Ning Tian gradually disappeared from Ye Guyi and Ju Zi's sight. Night had fallen, and time quietly passed.

About half an hour later, Ye Guyi instructed the palace maid to take Ning Qing back to her palace to rest, and then followed her with a smile in her eyes.

Although she was trying her best to suppress her possessiveness towards Xu Zihuang, it didn't mean she would relinquish her dominant position among the group. Taking this opportunity, she wanted to establish her authority in front of Wang Qiu'er and Ning Tian.

In the end, only the orange remained in the back garden. She lowered her head, the two blushes on her cheeks becoming even more alluring, and she pressed her jade-like legs together, holding Xu Xiyan even tighter in her arms.

The silver moon in the clear night sky was hidden behind the clouds, as if ashamed to be seen.

……

Not only was Xu Zihuang's life in the Sun Moon Empire's palace harmonious and peaceful, but the entire Douluo Continent was the same. But beneath this tranquility, undercurrents were surging.

The three great empires of Douluo Continent, including Shrek Academy and Body Sect, are all preparing and mobilizing for the final battle three months from now.

The high-ranking officials of the original Douluo Continent had never witnessed the terrifying strength Xu Zihuang displayed when he slaughtered the entire Haotian Sect, nor were they aware that Xu Zihuang had already broken through to the Limit Douluo realm. In their view, even if they couldn't defeat him by gathering the top combat power of the original Douluo Continent, they should at least be able to hold off Xu Zihuang and Kong Deming for a while.

The remaining army and soul master legion would then have a chance to fight to the death against the army and soul master legion of the Sun Moon Empire.

Regardless, those who originally belonged to the Douluo Continent could not surrender without a fight. This was the insistence of those who originally belonged to the Douluo Continent.

For this final battle, the Heavenly Soul, the Fighting Spirit, and the Star Luo Kingdoms all made their utmost efforts. When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken; at this moment, no one will hold back.

Xu Zihuang also frequently summoned civil and military officials to discuss important matters within the palace of the Sun Moon Empire.

In the blink of an eye, the three-month deadline is fast approaching.

Chapter 548 Arrives as Promised

The main hall of the Sun and Moon Empire's Imperial Palace.

Wearing a purple-gold crown and a magnificent robe with gold and silver moon patterns, Xu Zihuang sat on the throne, gazing indifferently at the civil and military officials in the hall.

The final battle was scheduled for three days later, which was also the last court assembly before the great battle.

The important matters have been discussed and settled in the previous period of time. Only some details remain, which will be drafted by officials from various departments.

After a major purge of the Sun Moon Empire's high command, coupled with Xu Zihuang's terrifying strength, no one would be so foolish as to question his decisions. The officials' eyes were filled with fervent admiration.

Four thousand years ago, the Sun Moon Empire launched a holy war against the original Douluo Continent, and was ultimately defeated by Shrek Academy, which led the elite forces of the three original Douluo Continent empires. But now, times have changed, and this time, the Sun Moon Empire will surely avenge its past humiliation and achieve final victory.

Even Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming were no exception; they both longed to witness the moment when the Sun Moon Empire unified the entire Douluo Continent.

The two stood before the officials. In the Sun Moon Empire, the right was considered the most honorable position, and given Kong Deming's status and power, he naturally occupied the first seat on the right. Jing Hongchen, on the other hand, stood at the first seat on the left, side-by-side with Kong Deming.

Kong Deming's status among the Soul Masters of the Sun Moon Empire was almost equivalent to that of Elder Mu at Shrek Academy. Even Jing Hongchen, the head of the Mingde Hall, treated Kong Deming with the respect due to a disciple.

Although he was only placed in the first position on the left, being able to stand alongside Kong Deming was a great honor.

The short, stout Jing Hongchen, with her large belly and ruddy complexion, exuded an air of smugness. Xiao Hongchen and her brother Meng Hongchen were also among the officials standing behind Jing Hongchen.

Noticing Xu Zihuang's gaze, Xiao Hongchen involuntarily straightened up. It was a completely instinctive reaction. Meng Hongchen, however, forgot Jing Hongchen's instructions, raised her head, and met Xu Zihuang's gaze with eyes full of affection, her face as red as a cherry blossom.

Xu Zihuang calmly instructed, "Elder Kong and Hall Master Hongchen, please stay. Everyone else, please leave."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The court officials knelt respectfully before Xu Zihuang, then bowed and withdrew from the hall. Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, the siblings, were no exception. In the end, only Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen remained standing in place.

Xu Zihuang slowly stood up and said to Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen, "What you see and what I say next will be sealed as a royal secret."

Upon hearing Xu Zihuang's words, both of them became serious.

Xu Zihuang didn't say much, but simply raised his right hand slightly. The nine spirit rings belonging to the Golden Eye Martial Soul rose from beneath his feet, six red and three gold. Although the color of his spirit rings did not change, due to the transformation of his soul power, each spirit ring was surrounded by a mysterious golden light.

Of course, every soul skill activated by divine power is far more powerful than before.

At the same time, the blood-red second spirit ring suddenly shone brightly.

Dark red dots appeared on Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen's bodies. These dots appeared on their foreheads, shoulders, chests, elbows, wrists, palms, waists, hips, knees, and soles of their feet.

Starting with these dark red dots, streaks of red light instantly emerged, converging into magnificent dark red patterns.

These dark red patterns are not much more complex than high-level soul-guiding core arrays, but the concepts they contain are many times more advanced, and they don't seem to be products of this era at all.

Top-tier Soul Masters like Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen are even more knowledgeable about its intricacies. Their pupils suddenly contracted, their gazes fixed on it, as they allowed the streamlined armor to take shape.

Dark red armor, deep red patterns. As the light swirled, the auras emanating from Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen suddenly exploded at an astonishing speed.

Kong Deming was already a level 95 Super Douluo, so his aura didn't improve that much, but Jing Hongchen's aura clearly felt like it was approaching that of a Super Douluo.

"Your Majesty, what is this?!" Jing Hongchen came to her senses and looked at Xu Zihuang with surprise and doubt.

Xu Zihuang said calmly, "This is a product from the future, which future generations will call Battle Armor. I will compile the production method of Battle Armor as part of the royal family's foundation. This is a product of epoch-making significance, and it cannot be made public and popularized too early in this era. However, the concept behind it can be used as a reference to allow the development of Soul Tools to enter an unprecedented period of rapid development, which will also benefit our Sun Moon Empire's future rule over the original Douluo Continent."

Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen were unable to calm their turbulent emotions for a long time, because the shock that Xu Zihuang had brought them was too strong.

Xu Zihuang then took out a blueprint from the Huanglong Space and handed it to Kong Deming.

"This is a rough design of a soul tool based on Ye Xishui's Death God Tower. I hope that after the final battle with the original Douluo Continent, Elder Kong, you can perfect it. Let's call this soul tool the Tower of Eternity."

The sleeping Electrolux should be able to revive in the next few years, and this Eternal Tower is also the place that Xu Zihuang prepared for Electrolux's remnant soul.

As the saying goes, everyone has their own expertise. In the future, he would not be able to devote himself to the design and production of soul tools. Instead, he simply provided a framework and foundation for Kong Deming to gradually improve.

After briefly reviewing the blueprints, Kong Deming's eyes lit up. If he were to successfully build this Eternal Tower in the future, he might be able to reach the unprecedented level of an eleventh-level Soul Master.

This is both a challenge and an opportunity for him.

After everything was settled, Xu Zihuang returned to the palace's back garden, spending the last leisurely moments before the great battle with Ye Guyi, Wang Qiu'er, Ning Tian, ​​and others.

The imperial palace's rear garden of the Sun and Moon Empire covers a vast area, with a myriad of rare and beautiful plants neatly scattered throughout. Every design element is unique, and towering trees stand amidst the garden. Stepping inside feels like entering a secluded, otherworldly forest.

Ye Guyi and Wang Qiu'er sat at the stone table in the center of the garden, seemingly engaged in conversation. Ju Zi, meanwhile, stood guard beside the sleeping Xu Xiyan, gently rocking the cradle in the soft sunlight. Ever since Xu Xiyan absorbed Xu Zihuang's divine imprint, he had become extremely sleepy.

After all, it would take a considerable amount of time to completely integrate his divine imprint.

A clear, bell-like laugh rang out; it was Xu Ningqing, frolicking in the back garden. Ning Tian followed closely behind.

It was a scene of harmony and peace.

A gentle smile appeared on Xu Zihuang's face as he stepped forward.

Noticing a shadow looming over her, Xu Ningqing looked up blankly. The moment she saw Xu Zihuang's face, the blankness in her beautiful, light purple eyes was instantly replaced by joy.

"Dad!" Xu Ningqing called out softly with a heavy nasal tone, opened her arms, and rushed into Xu Zihuang's arms.

Xu Zihuang affectionately picked up Ning Qing and came to Ning Tian's side with a smile, then nodded to Ye Guyi and the others.

……

After a brief period of calm, the final battle that would determine the fate of Douluo Continent finally arrived as scheduled.

Chapter 549 Overpowered Suppression

Shrek Academy, Shrek Square.

All the teachers and students of Shrek Academy's inner and outer colleges gathered here, and a heavy atmosphere permeated the air.

Elder Xuan stood at the very front, solemnly facing all the teachers and students of Shrek Academy. Behind him were the elders of the Sea God Pavilion, including the four deans: Yan Shaozhe, Xian Lin'er, Qian Duoduo, and Cai Mei'er. Zhang Lexuan, as a newly promoted elder of the Sea God Pavilion, was at the very end.

Like Beibei, although she has the title of a member of the Sea God Pavilion, she can only stand in the first row of the inner courtyard disciples due to her limited soul power cultivation.

The top-ranked disciple in the inner academy was none other than Ma Xiaotao, who had already broken through to the Title Douluo realm. Not counting Zhang Lexuan, who had become an elder of the Sea God Pavilion, Ma Xiaotao was undoubtedly the number one student in the inner academy of Shrek Academy in terms of cultivation and combat power.

The inner court disciples include not only those from the Martial Soul Department, but also those from the Soul Guidance Department who have risen to prominence in recent years, with He Caitou being one of the best among them. Fan Yu, as the current vice dean of the Outer Court's Soul Guidance Department, stands at the head of the inner court teachers.

Behind the inner court disciples and teachers are the outer court students and teachers.

Although the admission requirements for Shrek Academy's Outer School are somewhat more lenient, the number of Outer School students who remain after the annually highly competitive upgrade assessment is actually less than five hundred. The number of Outer School teachers is even smaller, with most being graduates of Shrek Academy's Outer School who choose to stay on as instructors.

Elder Xuan raised his head and looked at everyone, saying in a deep voice, "The Douluo Continent has a long and rich history, and Shrek Academy is also a part of it. It is our duty to protect the glory of the Douluo Continent. More than four thousand years ago, our ancestors led the strong people of the original Douluo Continent to repel the invasion of the Sun Moon Empire. We must not dishonor our predecessors. Of course, Shrek Academy is ultimately just an academy and will not restrict its students and teachers. Students and teachers who wish to join us in the war can stay and later join the Shrek City Guard to go to the front lines together. Those who do not wish to do so will not be forced and can leave on their own. There is no need for any pressure; just follow your heart. The academy will respect all your choices."

Elder Xuan's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.

Almost every Soul Master born in the original Douluo Continent has a strong sense of identity with it. However, when it comes to their own future and destiny, they have no choice but to consider it carefully.

Soon, large groups of outer court students bowed their heads and left in silence. Another group seemed to have gone through an internal struggle, and after a long period of contemplation, they finally bowed solemnly to Elder Xuan and the elders of the Sea God Pavilion, and turned away with ashamed expressions.

Some of the teachers were from the outer academy. However, the vast majority of these teachers were graduates of Shrek Academy's outer academy, and thus possessed a strong sense of honor for Shrek Academy. Under these circumstances, only a very small number chose to leave.

Needless to say, the disciples and teachers of Shrek Academy's inner court were even more dedicated. Despite undergoing Shrek Academy's prolonged brainwashing, not a single one of them backed down. Every disciple and teacher in the inner court had only burning fervor in their eyes.

They placed the honor of Shrek Academy on an almost equal footing with their own lives.

Elder Xuan observed the unwavering determination in everyone's eyes. After waiting quietly for about a quarter of an hour, seeing that no one had wavered, he couldn't help but shout with satisfaction and excitement.

"Alright! Let's set off immediately and head to the front lines to join the allied forces of Tianhun, Douling, and Xingluo!"

Of all the people, only He Caitou probably harbored other thoughts.

……

The following morning, at the Imperial Palace of the Sun and Moon Empire.

Xu Zihuang, wearing a royal crown and the purple-gold imperial robes of the Sun and Moon Empire, stood quietly in the back garden of the palace.

Wang Qiu'er and Ye Guyi stood on either side of him, each holding a golden dragon spear and a sun and moon sword respectively.

The Sun and Moon Suppressing Heaven Sword is not only the key to mobilizing the energy of the Sun and Moon Empire's high-pressure soul-guided array, but it is also a peak level nine soul-guided artifact that is infinitely close to level ten, capable of guiding the power of the sun. It perfectly matches Ye Guyi's Holy Angel Martial Soul.

Xu Zihuang simply handed over the Sun and Moon Heaven-Suppressing Sword to Ye Guyi.

Behind the three of them were Ju Zi, dressed in a close-fitting crimson soft armor, and Ning Tian, ​​in a flowing, pristine white dress. The two women were also each carrying Xu Xiyan and Xu Ningqing in their arms.

The Sun and Moon Universe Bowl, which corresponds to the Sun and Moon Heaven-Suppressing Sword, was given to Ning Tian by Xu Zihuang. Although he would take Ning Tian to the front lines, he wouldn't let him directly participate in the war. He only intended for Ning Tian to look after Xu Xiyan and Xu Ningqing. The Sun and Moon Universe Bowl was also a last resort.

However, Xu Zihuang was confident that he could calmly control the situation. This scenario, however, was highly unlikely to occur.

Finally, there's Ju Zi. Xu Zihuang plans to have Ju Zi command the Sun Moon Empire's army to help him personally kill Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger and complete his revenge.

Xu Zihuang took a deep breath and said calmly yet resolutely, "Let's go."