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

However, as soon as he said that, he noticed that Elder Xuan's mental state was obviously not right, and his brows were furrowed.

The situation was beyond saving, and all the Title Douluos from Shrek Academy rushed to Elder Xuan's side. Yan Shaozhe and Zhang Lexuan, in particular, called out to him with great concern.

"Elder Xuan!"

As if he didn't recognize Zhang Lexuan and the others, Elder Xuan swayed as he stood up and was about to launch another attack, but he was restrained by a series of strange golden and silver chains.

All eyes were once again focused on Xu Zihuang.

With a wave of his right hand, Xu Zihuang imbued every soldier in the Sun Moon Empire's army with a layer of dark red crystal armor. The armor worn by the Soul Masters of the various Soul Master Corps was even more dazzling, and in addition to the amplification effect, the armor's properties perfectly complemented their Martial Souls and abilities.

The Sun Moon Empire's army and Soul Master Corps were originally at a significant disadvantage in numbers, but with the boost from these armors, their momentum instantly turned against the original Allied Forces of the Three Kingdoms of Douluo Continent.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, a deafening roar erupted from the Sun Moon Empire's army, their fighting spirit soaring. At Xu Zihuang's command, they could immediately launch an attack on the allied forces of the three kingdoms of the Douluo Continent.

Caught off guard by Xu Jiujiu and the others, Vina, who was originally in the central military camp of the Three Kingdoms Allied Forces of Douluo Continent, suddenly rose into the sky. Seven spirit rings, six black and one red, surrounded her.

As Vina's eyes opened and closed, her pupils had completely turned a dazzling silver. A silver brain-like projection with endless grooves and circuits shone brightly behind her. Her voice, infused with her own spiritual will, resounded throughout the entire arena.

"Enough! Stop the killing. I surrender on behalf of the Heavenly Soul Empire and voluntarily annex the Heavenly Soul Empire into the Sun Moon Empire."

After saying that, Vina seemed completely exhausted, her face drained of color. But she didn't regret making that decision.

The entire arena fell silent once more, all eyes fixed on Vina in the sky. Vina, however, gazed steadfastly at Xu Zihuang, even higher above. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, as if veiled in a misty haze.

Not only the Sun Moon Empire, but even the allied forces of the three kingdoms that originally belonged to the Douluo Continent were taken aback.

Vina, the empress of the Heavenly Soul Empire, actually led the defection before the battle.

"Vina?" Poison Immortal's gaze towards Vina was also somewhat complicated, and he sighed dejectedly. Even someone as stubborn as him had to admit that this time, their chances of becoming Original Douluo were truly gone.

After all, they were facing a true god.

Further resistance would only increase casualties. However, Vina's courage truly impressed him. As the Empress of the Heavenly Soul Empire, choosing to surrender at this time must have placed her under immense pressure.

Furthermore, Du Busi also harbored selfish motives. The Body Sect originated ten thousand years ago and grew and prospered during those ten thousand years, and he did not want to see the sect's lineage cut off.

Taking a deep breath, Poison Undying made up his mind and led the group of Title Douluos from the Body Sect into the air, following behind Vina. Given his character, how could he let Vina, a young woman in her early twenties, bear this humiliation alone?

Noticing the arrival of Poison Immortal and the others, Vina tightly pursed her red lips and said softly in a trembling voice, "Grandpa, I'm sorry. It's because of me and the Heavenly Soul Empire that you've been implicated."

"Throughout my life, I have never cared about the opinions of outsiders," Du Busi laughed heartily.

"Let future generations think of me as they will. I can't possibly live to see that time."

It was easy for Vina to say that poison wouldn't kill, but how could she not understand? However, she understood and didn't say anything more, staring straight at Xu Zihuang, and then made a complicated and ancient gesture of greeting.

That was a custom originating from the ancient times of the Douluo Continent, where subjects submitted to their lords. Poison Undying and the other titled Douluos from the Body Sect also bowed their heads in submission.

Led by Vina and the powerful figures from the Body Sect, the Heavenly Soul Empire's army successively laid down their weapons and knelt on one knee before Xu Zihuang high in the sky. As far as the eye could see, it was a vast, dark mass.

Several years ago, when Xu Tianran launched a war against what was originally the Douluo Continent, more than a third of the Heavenly Soul Empire's territory fell to the enemy. This resulted in many in the Heavenly Soul Empire's army harboring deep-seated hatred for the Sun Moon Empire. However, only a very small number were truly unafraid of the threat of death. Coupled with the pressure brought by Xu Zihuang and the Sun Moon Empire's army, very few could withstand it and continue to resolutely choose to fight the Sun Moon Empire to the very end.

"Vina?! You?!" Xu Jiujiu, her face pale, was both shocked and furious. She was in a state of extreme inner conflict.

She didn't have the courage to face Xu Zihuang, who had already become a god, but she was unwilling to let the Star Luo Empire perish.

After a moment of fluctuating expression, she subconsciously looked at Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger Palace beside her. But Dai Hao's performance was no better than hers. His hands hung limply at his sides, and he barely managed to maintain his composure.

Xu Zihuang's gaze pierced through the void as he addressed Vina and the others with a majestic expression, saying, "I accept your surrender."

Then, changing the subject again, he issued his own divine decree.

"The Sun Moon Empire shall annihilate Douluo within three days. Those who willingly submit shall live. Those who stubbornly resist shall be killed without mercy."

Chapter 554 Tang San's Fear and the Shadow of Total Defeat

Thick smoke and dust billowed, and various colors of soul power flashed continuously. Soul-guided cannons and soul-guided rays swept in like a tidal wave, emitting deafening roars and violent energy fluctuations.

Under Orange's command, the Sun Moon Empire's army launched a full-scale assault on the combined forces of the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire. Meanwhile, Xu Zihuang also instructed Vina to command the Heavenly Soul Empire's army to coordinate with the Sun Moon Empire's actions.

This was cruel for Vina and the Heavenly Soul Empire, but it was something that could not be avoided.

Only when the Heavenly Soul Empire's army has the blood of the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire stained with can it internally divide the three empires that originally belonged to the Douluo Continent. This would also be more conducive to the future rule of the Sun Moon Empire.

In this way, the original numerical advantage of the three-nation allied forces of Douluo Continent against the Sun Moon Empire's army was instantly reversed. With the addition of the Heavenly Soul Empire's army, the numbers of the two armies were now basically even. Moreover, the Sun Moon Empire's Soul Master Corps possessed the most advanced Soul Guidance Devices, and the oppressive and despairing feeling brought to the Star Luo and Dou Ling armies by Xu Zihuang's attainment of godhood.

The situation has now become completely one-sided. In just half an hour, the allied forces of the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire have suffered heavy casualties.

The titled Douluo-level powerhouses of the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire had almost all been severely injured by Xu Zihuang, with some of those having slightly weaker soul power cultivation being directly crushed into a cloud of blood mist. Under the siege of the Sun Moon Empire's level nine soul masters, they were already preoccupied with their own survival and naturally could not spare any resources to support their own army.

Kong Deming was currently hovering in front of the group of ninth-level soul masters from the Sun Moon Empire, repeating Xu Zihuang's divine decree in a loud voice with a blank expression.

"Those who willingly submit to my Sun and Moon Empire shall live. Those who stubbornly resist shall be killed without mercy."

With the attacks of the Sun Moon Empire's level nine Soul Masters ceasing, the Title Douluos of the Star Luo and Dou Ling kingdoms had a chance to catch their breath, exchanging grim glances. In the next instant, they simultaneously shot towards their allied forces' central camp.

The tide has turned against them, but they must at least protect Xu Jiujiu, Duke Baihu, Xu Sanshi, Xue Lingxun, and other high-ranking officials and members of the royal family from both countries, allowing them a brief respite before deciding whether to fight or surrender.

Judging from Kong Deming's attitude, as long as they do not resist stubbornly, he probably does not intend to exterminate them.

Kong Deming raised his hand to stop the group of ninth-level soul masters from the Sun Moon Empire who were about to continue the pursuit, and said calmly, "The situation is settled, there is no need to chase."

Of the hundreds of titled Douluo who originally gathered on the Douluo Continent, some perished, some surrendered, and some retreated, leaving only the elders of the Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion behind.

After confirmation by Elder Zhuang, Elder Xuan's spiritual sea was severely damaged, and he will most likely remain insane forever. It's fortunate that he possesses the cultivation of a Limit Douluo; if it were an ordinary Title Douluo, suffering such a level of injury would likely have already led to their demise.

Xu Zihuang had previously used the power of the super artifact, the Eternal Chain of Time and Space, to permanently seal Xuan Lao's cultivation.

The elders of the Sea God Pavilion looked up at Xu Zihuang, who was high in the sky, their expressions somber and complex.

Especially Zhang Lexuan.

Although she was brought back to Shrek Academy by Elder Mu and raised from a young age, she was primarily taught by Elder Xuan when she officially entered Shrek Academy. The time she absorbed the soul ring and soul bone of that 100,000-year-old soul beast at level 80 was led by Elder Xuan.

That time, the inner court disciples encountered a 100,000-year-old soul beast, suffering heavy casualties. Elder Xuan was filled with remorse and remained despondent for many years. And now he has ended up in this state of madness.

Zhang Lexuan pursed her lips tightly, sighed softly in her heart, and then her eyes became firm again.

Even if the entire Douluo Continent were ruled by the Sun Moon Empire, she could not allow the legacy of Shrek Academy to be severed. No matter what, she would succeed as the dean of Shrek Academy and uphold the unwavering commitment of Elder Mu and Elder Xuan.

Old Master Song took a deep breath and said in a deep voice to everyone, "Return to the academy first."

Elder Xuan was delirious and unable to make any further decisions, so Elder Song took on the responsibility.

Despite their reluctance, Yan Shaozhe, Xian Lin'er, and the others had no choice but to leave with Elder Xuan, who looked no different from an ordinary, foolish, and slovenly old man. Also evacuating were the Shrek City Guards and the inner court students and teachers who were heading to the front lines.

Soon after, the allied forces of Xingluo and Douling suffered heavy losses and were routed. Faced with the choice between life and death, many laid down their weapons and chose to surrender.

Of course, a small number of people with unwavering faith fought to the very end and perished in this war.

However, it is undeniable that after this battle, the three kingdoms that once belonged to the Douluo Continent will no longer have any hope. The royal families of the Star Luo and Dou Ling Empires face only two fates: either willingly submit and prolong their lives, or be completely destroyed.

Xu Zihuang surveyed the horrific battlefield below, his heart unmoved. How could he possibly achieve this goal without his hands stained with blood?

However, what he was more concerned about now was the expression on Tang San's face. He slowly raised his head, and his pair of bright golden eyes seemed to cross the endless void and land in the misty divine realm, meeting Tang San's gaze.

Tang San's face was extremely gloomy, suppressing endless anger, and he held the golden trident and snorted coldly in a pretentious manner.

Suddenly, his divine body began to become illusory, and his consciousness became blurred, as if he were being influenced by an invisible force of world rules.

Tang San, filled with shock and rage, unleashed his vast Sea God power. A magnificent blue-gold light shone on the central blade of the Sea God Trident. But even so, he could only temporarily isolate this power of rules, not completely dispel it.

"The power of causality?!"

A sense of fear filled Tang San's heart. With his God-King level cultivation, he was able to more deeply understand the terrifying power of cause and effect.

Xu Zihuang directly erased the traces of Tang Hao's existence in the long river of time, and Tang San, who inherited Tang Hao's bloodline, would inevitably be affected by this causal power.

Even though Tang San possesses the dual divine positions of Asura God and Sea God, he must constantly mobilize his divine power to sever this causal force. This is a curse he can never escape unless his strength can surpass the will of the world.

The gods in the divine realm were also somewhat surprised and uncertain, and even more shocked by Xu Zihuang's terrifying talent. Not only had he become a god in an instant, and merged the positions of the God of Time and the God of Space into the God King of Time and Space, but now he had also caused Tang San such a great loss.

Meanwhile, the four women who were close to Tang San—Ning Rongrong, the Nine-Colored Goddess; Oscar, the God of Food; Dai Mubai, the God of War; and Zhu Zhuqing, the God of Speed—all had furrowed brows.

The situation developed in this way, which was completely unexpected by them.

At the same time, Xu Zihuang's cold voice, tinged with mockery, merged into his divine sense and suddenly resounded throughout the divine realm.

"Tang San, this is just the beginning. I've said it before, we're destined to be enemies to the death. When you plotted against me, you should have expected this outcome."

……

One day in the realm of gods is equivalent to one year in the mortal realm.

Douluo Continent.

With the full cooperation of Vina and the Body Sect, the Sun Moon Empire took complete control of the Heavenly Soul Empire on the same day. The remnants of the Douling Empire and the Star Luo Empire retreated to Lingdou City and Star Luo City with Xu Zihuang's tacit approval.

The shadow of defeat instantly loomed over the entire Douluo Continent. The Star Luo and Dou Ling kingdoms had only two days left to buffer their losses.

Chapter 555 Vina's Wish Comes True

Surrounded by golden mist, Xu Zihuang carefully sensed the changes that had occurred after he inherited the position of a god.

The boundless divine sea was like a completely new dimension. With just a thought, everything within it would naturally appear. Here, he was the master of everything.

The divine power, also manifested as a dazzling, wondrous golden color, flowed quietly within his body.

Now his divine power can change its attributes according to his will. Of course, the change of these attributes is still limited to the few he controls, but it is purer than before. This is an essential sublimation.

When Xu Zihuang opened and closed his eyes, he was surprised to find himself in the vast and deep outer space, with the deep blue Douluo Star beneath him. Specks of starlight shone upon him, and countless scenes seemed to flow within his bright golden eyes.

Each plane of this world is a planet. The rising spiritual power of humans or other beings gradually forms a special place. This place transcends all planets, yet is intimately connected to each one. It's like a space carved out on its own.

This place is the realm of gods.

Xu Zihuang looked up and could clearly sense the location of the divine realm. He could enter it at any time if he wished.

However, he has no such plans at the moment. He still needs to complete some tasks before entering the realm of gods.

Slowly withdrawing his gaze, Xu Zihuang looked down at Douluo Star once more. Through the river of time, he saw countless scenes from countless ages past.

Suddenly, he paused for a moment, then murmured to himself with a sense of relief.

"Sure enough."

In the past, there was a first-level god named Thunder God in the God Realm. Later, the Dragon God led the Dragon Clan to start a war in the God Realm, and Thunder God perished in this battle, falling onto the Douluo Continent. This is also the origin of the bloodline of the Thunderous Hell Vine, a top-tier lightning-attribute plant-type soul beast.

The true place where Thor fell was on another continent outside of Douluo Continent and Star Sea Continent. In Xu Zihuang's memories from his previous life, later generations called it Tian Dou Continent.

All the continents on Douluo Star were originally connected. It was only due to the involvement of the God Realm War that the once complete ancient continent was fragmented, resulting in its current state.

Thor has fallen, but his divine position has not been completely shattered. With Xu Zihuang's current abilities, and through the relationship between the Thunderous Hell Vine and Thor, he can completely restore Thor's divine position and make it his own.