boyutpedia Chapter 234 Dividing the Fighting Spirits
Chapter 234 Dividing the Fighting Spirits
Chapter 234 Dividing the Fighting Spirits
After the battle for the Iron Triangle ended, Tianhe Wuchen rested briefly before entering the three fortresses.
Even though the Ring Star Fortress had been reduced to ruins by Huo Yuhao, they did not give up searching the area.
Their objective was extremely clear: to behead all surviving members of the Douling Empire.
The surviving soldiers in the tunnels of Lingyue Fortress and Pumo Fortress were found and killed on the spot.
DragonTen has made a significant contribution to the search for survivors.
With the Mountain Dragon Martial Soul attached to him and relying on the power amplification brought by the Mountain Dragon Armor, he carefully sensed the underground structure of the three fortresses.
As night fell, Tianhe Wuchen's men finally realized that there were no survivors left.
They truly dig deep to ensure that no potential problems are left unaddressed.
The Eastern Army of the Heavenly Soul Empire arrived at the Moyun Mountains under the moonlight and took over the area amidst extremely shocked gazes.
From now on, the Iron Triangle Fortress in the western border of the Douling Empire will become the most solid barrier in the eastern part of Tianhun.
"Azure Dragon King," said Li Kongming, the commander of the Eastern Army, looking at Huo Yuhao. The old general, who had spent half his life on the battlefield, had eyes filled with undisguised shock and awe. "Truly a young man of great promise."
He then took out the imperial edict that Xue Heng had prepared long ago from his bosom: "By imperial decree, Huo Yuhao of the Body Sect has made great contributions in this battle, which has enhanced the prestige of our country. He is hereby promoted to the title of Azure Dragon King, which shall be hereditary and never be replaced. He is granted three thousand miles of land northeast of Azure Dragon City, covering the Moyun Mountains and the three surrounding counties, to guard the eastern border forever."
"All members of Tianhe Wuchen are hereby granted the title of Imperial Earl, to be inherited for three generations!"
"Each person will be rewarded with 100,000 Gold Soul Coins and one plot of Level 9 Soul Tool blank!"
Although the entire Heavenly Soul Empire had long been calling Huo Yuhao the Azure Dragon King, the official issuance of the imperial edict at this moment carried a completely different meaning.
This means that Huo Yuhao not only obtained the highest-level title in the Heavenly Soul Empire, but also truly possessed a fiefdom with real power, becoming a regional lord.
Qinglong City is just a city, without any territory or strategic passes, so it cannot be considered a real fiefdom of a powerful king.
However, Huo Yuhao's fiefdom now directly covers the Moyun Mountains and the three surrounding counties, which means that he will control the most important strategic location in the eastern border of the Heavenly Soul Empire and become a true "Guardian of the Eastern Border".
At just over ten years old, Huo Yuhao had already become the true pillar of the Heavenly Soul Empire.
If the title "Guardian Soul King" weren't so awkward and difficult to pronounce, Huo Yuhao would probably have to add another title.
After Li Kongming finished reading the imperial edict, he respectfully handed it to Huo Yuhao with both hands.
Huo Yuhao remained calm as he accepted the imperial edict with both hands: "Your subject, Huo Yuhao, accepts the edict and expresses his gratitude!"
"Azure Dragon King," Li Kongming continued, "His Majesty also issued an edict stating that the Xuanming Sect has rebelled, colluded with foreign enemies, and wreaked havoc on the foundation of the nation—a crime deserving of death!"
Huo Yuhao instantly understood Xue Heng's meaning.
In the battle for the Iron Triangle Fortress, Tianhe Wuchen's immense contributions must be temporarily concealed from the rest of the continent.
Therefore, Xue Heng chose to make the battle to annihilate the Xuanming Sect Tianhe Wuchen's debut achievement.
"The Milky Way is without dust!"
Huo Yuhao turned to Tianhe Wuchen behind him: "Come back to Qinglong City with me. After we've rested, we'll storm the Xuanming Sect!"
"The goal is to destroy their ancestral hall and sever their lineage!"
There was no unnecessary mobilization, only the most ruthless orders.
Three hundred and sixty-four figures, led by Huo Yuhao, left the Moyun Mountains and headed towards Qinglong City.
"Pass on the order!"
After Tianhe Wuchen departed, Li Kongming's voice regained the authoritative tone of the Eastern Army commander: "All Eastern Army troops, immediately move into the ruins of the three fortresses! Utilize the terrain to construct defensive fortifications!"
"Logistics troops, immediately inventory the spoils and establish a temporary warehouse!"
"Scout battalion, advance three hundred li and closely monitor the movements of the Star Luo White Tiger Legion in the Southern Territory of Douling!"
After Tianhe Wuchen left, the entire Moyun Mountain Range instantly began to operate like a massive war machine.
Just after Tianhe Wuchen returned to Qinglong City, deep within the imperial palace of Lingdou City.
Xu Sanshi slumped on the dragon throne adorned with a coiled azure dragon, his face ashen.
The Iron Triangle Fortress has been lost?
Nine hundred Soul Saints, fifty Soul Douluos, two great titles, and one hundred thousand soldiers—all dead?
Did he die from Gu Tian's self-destruction?
The words "national subjugation" struck like a heavy hammer, slamming into the hearts of everyone who received the news.
The words of the former emperor of Douling suddenly rang in Xu Sanshi's ears like a demonic voice: "I only lost a few fortresses on the border!"
"And you've lost the entire Douling Empire!"
Even though this battle killed one of the Heavenly Soul Empire's Limit Douluo, they still have two more!
Xiong Jun and Di Tian were severely injured by Gu Tian's self-destruction. How can a single Demon King withstand the two extreme forces in the future?
More importantly, the Iron Triangle Fortress was lost!
This means that the Heavenly Soul Empire's iron cavalry can drive straight in and storm Lingdou City!
Xu Sanshi swayed, a metallic sweetness rising in his throat, which he forced down.
The most urgent task for the Douling Empire is to shrink its defenses, abandon all non-strategic locations in the western border, and concentrate all its forces to protect Lingdou City.
At the same time, we must quickly request reinforcements from the Star Luo Empire. If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold; Xu Jiawei will not sit idly by and watch Tianhun devour Douling.
Xu Sanshi thought to himself.
However, the moment this thought arose, Xu Sanshi noticed that Tianyang Douluo, the head of the Hall of Offerings, was looking at him with a cold gaze.
Gu Tian's self-disclosure was something no one expected.
But Emperor Xu Sanshi has to take the blame for the loss of the Iron Triangle Fortress!
"His Majesty!"
Tianyang Douluo stepped forward: "The Iron Triangle Fortress has fallen, and the western border is wide open! This is a national tragedy! As the new ruler, shouldn't Your Majesty give an explanation to the entire nation?!"
With his martial soul activated, Xu Xuanming flashed to block Tianyang Douluo's overwhelming aura: "Tianyang Douluo, with a formidable enemy before us, how can you afford to lose your composure?"
"Shut up!"
Tianyang Douluo's beard and hair stood on end, and even though he was old, he exuded an extremely terrifying aura at this moment.
"As a pillar protecting the Douling Empire, I will only ask a few questions today!"
"Who was it that insisted on ambushing six hundred Soul Saints and thirty Soul Douluos at the Iron Triangle Fortress, sending the Empire's elite to their deaths!"
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"Who caused the collapse of the Western Frontier's iron triangle, the opening of the nation's gates, and the shattering of its land!"
"This heinous crime, this omen of national ruin, this destruction of the very foundation of the nation—can Your Majesty bear such a heavy responsibility?"
Xu Sanshi trembled violently, his lips quivering, but he couldn't utter a single word.
"We have been delaying the enthronement ceremony for a long time, and it has not been held yet."
Tianyang Douluo said, "Moreover, we have been on guard against Tianhun, so now we ask His Majesty Sanshi to return to Xuanming Sect."
Meanwhile, in the Star Luo Empire, Xu Jiawei looked at the intelligence on his desk, his brows furrowing deeply.
In this battle, the Star Luo Empire also suffered heavy losses, losing three hundred Soul Saints and twenty Soul Douluos.
After learning that Dou Ling had actually secured Xing Dou's cooperation, Xu Jiawei thought it over carefully and decided to cooperate with Dou Ling to annihilate Tianhe Wuchen and destroy an entire generation of elites of the Tianhun Empire.
However, Gu Tian's self-destruction completely disrupted the plans of Dou Ling, Xing Luo, and even Xing Dou.
"Send the order to Dai Hao."
Xu Jiawei clenched his fists: "Raise the banner of suppressing the rebels and taking over the defense, clean up Xu Sanshi's forces, and support the new emperor's ascension to the throne."
"The Douling Empire can't hold on any longer. Xingluo must seize a piece of the spoils before Tianhun devours Douling!"
"Now is the most chaotic time in the battle of spirits. These guys who are good at fighting among themselves will definitely put the blame on Xu Sanshi."
"And this is also the time when the Heavenly Soul is at its most insane. With a Limit Douluo dead, they will definitely unleash all their anger on the Douling."
"Be careful to avoid the Heavenly Soul's military might, and don't let them find a reason to wage war against Star Luo."
"Tianhun's national strength is not enough to wage war simultaneously, but if they go berserk, we cannot withstand it."
Meanwhile, in Qinglong City.
Huo Yuhao stood in front of a huge sand table, on which the location of Xuanwu Lake, where the Xuanming Sect was located, was clearly marked.
According to legend, Xuanwu Island in Xuanwu Lake was transformed from the fallen divine beast Xuanwu.
"In the past, people could have just listened to this as a story, but now we have to be on guard."
Huo Yuhao said, "Since Mount Shengshen can nurture a dragon, it's hard to guarantee that something won't go wrong on Xuanwu Island."
"Therefore, the Tianhe Wuchen members who were 'planned to perish' should not participate in this battle. You should all go to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for cultivation."
"The personnel shortage in Tianhe Wuchen will be temporarily filled by members of the Holy Dragon Tribe who are at the Soul King level or above."
"If there is indeed residual energy of the divine beast Xuanwu there, we need the bloodline of the Mountain Dragon King to suppress it."
The people of the Holy Dragon Tribe responded in unison.
Having lived in the Holy Dragon Tribe under the horn of the Mountain Dragon King since childhood, they have more or less been imbued with the Mountain Dragon King's aura.
At that time, with Long Teng at the head, they will unleash their full potential and suppress any possible Xuanwu will without any problem.
Moreover, Huo Yuhao also possesses the Qi Refining Furnace formed from the Dragon Pill of the Water and Fire Dragon King.
Huo Yuhao's move was just a precaution, after all, the Xuanming Sect has been passed down for many years, and if it is really related to the divine beast Xuanwu, it must have its own foundation.
However, Huo Yuhao was still not at ease, so he finally decided to ask Di Tian to take charge of the Transformation Qi Refining Furnace, just in case.
Once the Xuanming Sect matter is settled, Huo Yuhao will go to Dragon City with Di Tian and Bing Di, so that Di Tian can get used to the Transformation Qi Refining Furnace in advance, and also deal with the dimensional space behind Dragon City.
Upon hearing this, Di Tian and Bing Di said, "There's no rush in Dragon City. We can go after the Heavenly Souls have finished dividing up the Fighting Spirits."
"Now Xingluo will definitely raise an army to annex the southern territory of Douling. You have just been conferred the title of Azure Dragon King, and it is both morally and logically necessary for you to achieve military merits."
"Fighting on two fronts will only further weaken our already weak national strength, and it won't take long to conquer them."
Di Tian stood up: "We will send troops to the Xuanming Sect in three days. You will come back to the Lake of Life with me in these three days."
"After Elder Yi constructed the three teleportation portals, the power of the Life Gold was almost completely depleted. This is a good opportunity to let Elder Yi enter the bottom of the Lake of Life for cultivation."
"Moreover, the soul beast that devoured the Gold of Life has still not been found."
"We also need Elder Yi's power to find this soul beast."
"At that time, we will refine everything from it and use it as provisions for the resurrection of Elder Yi."
Huo Yuhao nodded, and then entered the Star Dou Great Forest with Di Tian.
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