At Jialing Pass, everyone sensed the powerful aura emanating from deep within the Star Dou Forest. This aura was similar to when Qian Renxue ascended to godhood but felt overwhelmingly dark and sent chills down their spines.
Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue exchanged a glance, instantly understanding what had transpired.
"Qian Renxue, it's your indecisiveness that has led to this situation. Are you still going to try to stop me now?"
Qian Renxue's expression grew serious: "Isn't this the Rakshasa God you've always sought? I never expected the Rakshasa God to abandon you too. It seems your life is even more of a failure than I imagined."
Bibi Dong roared angrily: "Is this really the time to discuss such things? This battle is inevitable. If you don't want the Spirit Empire to fall, don't interfere with me."
Qian Renxue replied coldly: "Don't worry about that. Tang San wields such evil power and is an evil person—I'll suppress him with the justice of the Angel God. I won't let him destroy our Spirit Empire."
Bibi Dong glanced at Jin E Douluo and the others: "Six Worships, how long will you remain so rigid in your thinking? Do you really want to watch the Tian Dou Empire turn the tide? Do you truly wish to see the Spirit Empire crumble?"
The six Worships exchanged glances. Jin E Douluo spoke: "Bibi Dong, for the sake of the Spirit Empire and Young Miss, we are willing to sacrifice everything. We've never shied away from battle, but we're not fighting for you."
With Bibi Dong's order, the Spirit Empire's army quickly assembled, charging rapidly toward the Tian Dou Empire's forces.
Bibi Dong shot a cold glance at Qian Renxue: "What are you still doing here? Tang San will take some time to arrive from the Great Star Dou Forest. With your strength, you could easily annihilate all the top experts of the Tian Dou Empire."
Qian Renxue sneered: "Bibi Dong, though you might be right, I, as the Angel God, am not like you—unscrupulous and willing to bully mortals while wielding divine power. The Angel God would never do such a thing."
Bibi Dong looked at her with disdain: "Qian Renxue, look at yourself—broken by repeated failures. You've lost all your spirit. You're unworthy of becoming the new Angel God or the true ruler of the Spirit Empire."
Qian Renxue shook her head: "Gods have their pride, something you could never understand. Besides, I'm waiting here for Tang San. I will personally eliminate the greatest enemy of the Spirit Empire."
"I also advise you not to provoke me. Your underhanded tactics disgust me. If you weren't the emperor of the Spirit Empire, I would have suppressed you myself long ago. How can I stand idly by while you unleash such evil formations?"
Bibi Dong's face darkened. Without another word to Qian Renxue, she swiftly charged toward the Tian Dou Empire's camp.
The Tian Dou Empire still had considerable strength, with many Title Douluo, including Ning Rongrong, an exceptional auxiliary Title Douluo who had recently emerged.
But just as everyone was excited, celebrating the impending end of the war, the Spirit Empire suddenly launched a fierce assault.
In just one clash, the vanguard was completely wiped out, leaving even the Title Douluo astonished.
Before they could react, as they prepared to face the enemy, their eyes filled with terror.
Before them stood not only the original forces of the Spirit Empire, the six elders, and the four great elder council members—but Bibi Dong herself had joined the battlefield.
At this moment, Bibi Dong exuded an overwhelming aura. Her Soul Devouring Spider Emperor radiated an incredibly terrifying presence, far stronger than during their last encounter—several times more powerful.
Even Sword Douluo was astonished. He couldn't fathom how Bibi Dong had grown so strong in such a short time. There was only one explanation: her Soul Devouring Spider Emperor had absorbed its final two soul rings, and her soul power had reached Level 99.
What shocked everyone even more was the sight of Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo among the enemy ranks, along with Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo. Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo had been killed long ago, and Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo had been personally slain by Sword and Bone Douluo.
If in the past the two sides' top experts were relatively evenly matched in combat capability, now the disparity was overwhelming.
The Spirit Empire now fielded sixteen Title Douluo, far outnumbering the Tian Dou Empire. Their overall power level was significantly higher as well.
Sword Douluo surveyed the battlefield and, without hesitation, flew his sword directly to confront Bibi Dong.
"Bibi Dong, what have you done? How are these dead people here? You've resurrected them using evil methods—your actions are unforgivable!"
Bibi Dong burst into maniacal laughter: "Chen Xin, your vision is too narrow. These are the most loyal supporters of the Spirit Empire. Even as undead, they will fight to the death for our empire."
Ju Douluo, Gui Douluo, and the others let out furious roars: "Long live the Spirit Empire! Long live the Empress! Our empire will crush all of you rebels!"
Bibi Dong's face twisted with madness: "Chen Xin, Ning Fengzhi—if your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and Body Sect surrender, I might spare your lives. Otherwise, today marks your doom."
Sword Douluo's gaze turned icy, his eyes filled with defiance: "Bibi Dong, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will never surrender. Even if you're a Level 99 Limit Douluo, I challenge you today!"
Bibi Dong laughed wildly: "Chen Xin, this is the cursed fate of your Seven Kill Sword martial soul. Your father died challenging Qian Daoliu at Level 99, and now you dare challenge me? It seems the lineage of the Seven Kill Sword will be completely extinguished today."
Sword Douluo roared: "A sword may break, but it will never bend. Dying in battle is our highest honor—I'll never retreat!"
With those words, Sword Douluo swung his Seven Kill Sword at Bibi Dong. A massive surge of sword energy erupted into the sky, filled with resolve.
Compared to Sword Douluo's bravery, the others were equally resolute, fighting with all their might against the enemy.
The battlefield was dominated by the undead legion summoned by Bibi Dong. Not only did it include five Title Douluo but countless high-ranking soul masters loyal to the Spirit Empire.
The undead legion exuded an extremely evil aura. They seemed invulnerable, possessing endless soul power, and were utterly unafraid of injury or death.
In just one clash, the remaining soul master legions of the Tian Dou Imperial Family were severely damaged, and their army suffered a devastating blow, their formation completely shattered.
In terms of strength, the gap between the two sides was simply too vast.
However, whether it was the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, the Body Sect, or even the Hao Tian Sect, all the Title Douluo fought with everything they had against the Spirit Empire's forces. They understood that if the Spirit Empire continued to dominate this battle, even if they managed to escape today, their sects would eventually be annihilated.
Meanwhile, Ning Fengzhi and Lin Gong exchanged thoughtful glances. They had heeded Yang Xiong's advice, and all the soul masters of the two sects were gathered together, ready to retreat at any moment.
But the Spirit Empire's attack came so suddenly that it left no time for them to react.
Though the undead legion was powerful, their intelligence seemed somewhat lacking. At least in terms of combat techniques and reaction speed, they were inferior to normal humans.
At this moment, Ning Rongrong and the others began to display their true strength.
Ning Rongrong was now a Title Douluo. In terms of support abilities, she far surpassed Ning Fengzhi. With her nine soul rings, she could instantly double her teammates' strength.
The others, after rigorous training and continuous battles, had also reached near-Title Douluo levels. Especially Feng Xiaotian, who had already reached Level 89, and Yang Wei, at Level 88. Both could hold their own against true Title Douluo and even defeat those at Level 92.
Moreover, Ning Fengzhi's group seemed well-prepared. Oscar, anticipating sudden conflicts, had prepared large quantities of sausages for everyone, including Copy Mirror Sausages, Sturdy Golden Flies (Seventh soul skill), and even Limit Surpassing Dark Green Sausages.
As Ning Rongrong and her companions unleashed their full potential, the battle turned incredibly brutal. Several elders of the Spirit Empire began to feel the strain.
Tang Xiao pushed his Hao Tian Hammer to its limits, fighting desperately against Jin E Douluo, who was at Level 98.
Bone Douluo transformed into a colossal bone dragon. He could no longer stay back to protect Ning Fengzhi and instead faced off against the Spirit Empire's elders.
Among all the soul masters of the Tian Dou Empire, the strongest were Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Tang Xiao. Only these three had surpassed Level 96; the other Title Douluo lagged behind in strength.
The main reason the Spirit Empire could hold its ground was due to the support provided by Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong.
Ning Fengzhi's massive Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda continuously emitted countless beams of light, supporting all the Title Douluo. Other soul masters of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect similarly supported the pagoda, aiding numerous soul masters.
The hardest worker was Ning Rongrong. Nine beams of light shot forth simultaneously, all converging on Sword Douluo.
Sword Douluo was currently at Level 98, still far weaker than Bibi Dong at Level 99. But aside from Sword Douluo, no one else on the battlefield could match Bibi Dong.
With Ning Rongrong's full support, Sword Douluo's strength doubled. His aura surged to its peak, and his massive Seven Kill Sword radiated boundless sword energy, capable of slicing enemies into fragments. Ordinary soul masters struck by the sword energy were instantly killed on the spot.
Sword Douluo had broken through to Level 98 by mastering the Asura Demon Sword's sword energy. Now, his originally azure Seven Kill Sword carried a faint blood-red hue, brimming with endless slaughter.
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