Chapter 303: We Are Tang Sect, Born to Be Peerless
The morning sun rose, casting golden light over the streets of Mingdu.
Two rows of soldiers in silver armor formed a barrier, keeping the crowds at least thirty meters away from Mingyue Hotel.
To ensure the Soul Master Tournament proceeded smoothly, the Sun Moon Empire deployed twenty thousand soldiers to create a human wall.
From the sky, these two silver lines extended from Mingyue Hotel to the tournament venue, resembling two winding silver serpents.
A solemn and oppressive atmosphere filled Mingdu.
One after another, the contestants emerged from the hotel, making their way toward the tournament arena.
Since both academies and sects were allowed to compete this time, the tournament's name had changed from "Soul Master Tournament" to "Continental Advanced Youth Soul Master Elite Tournament."
The Sun Moon Empire's official designation was precisely that Continental Advanced Youth Soul Master Elite Tournament.
Mingdu City Wall – Overlooking the Crowds
Huo Yuhao and Juzi stood atop the city wall, observing the scene below.
A Soundproof Soul Barrier enveloped their position.
However, Huo Yuhao's gaze wasn't on the contestants.
Despite 167 competing teams, few were truly worth noting.
Instead, his focus was on the twenty thousand silver armored soldiers.
With his current spiritual power, his Spiritual Detection Sharing could cover all twenty thousand soldiers.
After all, since they were split into two columns, each column had only ten thousand men, forming a wall no longer than five kilometers.
"Juzi, tell me about these soldiers," Huo Yuhao instructed.
Juzi smiled and explained, "Tower Master, these soldiers were once ordinary people. However, thanks to the method you created to grant ordinary people Soul Power, they have transcended their former status."
"Among them, 5,100 are Soul Masters, while the remaining 14,900 are Soul Soldiers."
"Their loyalty to the Spirit Pagoda surpasses even their loyalty to the royal family. After all, to an ordinary person, gaining Soul Power is nothing short of defying fate."
"The 5,100 Soul Masters must come from well off families," Huo Yuhao remarked.
He didn't bother correcting Juzi's formal tone they were at work, after all.
Juzi nodded in agreement, "Tower Master, you're right. Cultivating Soul Power requires immense resources. Those with access to medicinal elixirs or rare treasures naturally advance faster."
"However, before long, all of them will receive Soul Spirits."
"Given time, this will become a formidable force."
"Your control over Mingdu will grow even stronger."
"After all, these soldiers are Mingdu's garrison. And aside from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Legion, all other legions within the Hand of the Nation have already been absorbed by the Spirit Pagoda."
Huo Yuhao couldn't help but wonder, "Are you hinting at rebellion?"
Well… in truth, he did plan to overthrow the royal family.
Huo Yuhao had no intention of remaining under the Sun Moon Empire's rule.
Seizing power would not only increase his influence but also boost his ability to gather faith energy.
After all, both the Sea God and Angel God built their own powerful factions, amassed great renown, and ultimately ascended through faith energy.
As for Kong Deming, the imperial guardian, he wouldn't be difficult to handle.
After all, in the original timeline, Kong Deming silently approved of Huo Yuhao assassinating Xu Tianran and even supported Xu Yunhan, the heir with the Three Eyed Golden Lion Martial Soul.
This proved Kong Deming didn't care about bloodline purity he simply wanted an emperor who could lead the Sun Moon Empire to prosperity.
After a brief moment of thought, Huo Yuhao said, "Good. The Spirit Pagoda is flourishing."
"As time passes, the entire Sun Moon Empire will bask in its radiance."
"For now, our priority remains expanding our influence in the shadows."
Although rebellion was inevitable, now was not the time.
He needed to further consolidate power and grow stronger.
Killing Xu Tianran was easy, but his true enemy was Tang San.
Huo Yuhao wasn't ready to reveal himself yet.
As a Star of Destiny, his rise would naturally draw Tang San's attention.
If a mere Soul Emperor suddenly overthrew the Sun Moon Royal Family, it would practically announce to Tang San that a new Star had emerged.
And Tang San's obsession with Stars of Destiny bordered on insanity.
Huo Yuhao was still gathering strength and had no intention of provoking Tang San prematurely.
After all, Tang San still held the Asura God Position and, though restrained by the God of Destruction, could legally descend to lower realms under certain conditions just like when he intervened in Zhou Weiqing's world to eliminate the Nether Lord.
Mingyue Hotel – Tang Sect Meeting
Beibei looked at the Tang Sect members and spoke with firm conviction.
"We live in an era of both opportunities and challenges."
"Every Soul Master is caught in the current of time."
"Whether they are drowned by the tide or rise above it is not determined by their Martial Soul."
"After all, there is no such thing as a useless Martial Soul only a useless Soul Master."
"We are all members of Tang Sect."
"Born into an era of peerless warriors."
"We will fight for Tang Sect's glory."
"We will give it our all."
"We will seize the championship and restore Tang Sect's name across the Douluo Continent!"
The Tang Sect disciples were fired up, their voices booming in unison.
"Yes, Acting Sect Master!"
The loud response echoed through the room.
With Tang Ya still missing, Beibei, as Tang Sect's eldest disciple, had temporarily assumed the role of Acting Sect Master.
Of course, Beibei didn't actually want this position.
He wanted Tang Ya to return, take her rightful place as Sect Master, while he remained the loyal eldest disciple.
As Beibei looked at the determined faces of his fellow sect members, a smile slowly spread across his face.
"Let's go, everyone."
"For Tang Sect!"
Dressed in matching uniforms, the Tang Sect team set off.
The words "Tang Sect" were boldly displayed on their backs.
As they passed, the surrounding spectators scoffed and murmured
"Tang Sect? Never heard of them. Are they some tiny, obscure sect?"
"How many rounds do you think they'll last?"
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