In the three days that passed quickly, a high platform had been built outside Jialing Pass. All the high-ranking officials from the Three Great Empires were gathered, along with renowned Soul Douluo from the Soul Master world, including the Sect Leaders of the Lower Four Sects.
On the Heaven Dou Empire's side, although the Heaven Dou Imperial Family had suffered heavy blows, they still had many Soul Douluo. Originally, members like Committee Member Meng Shenji and Committee Member Zhi Lin from Heaven Dou Royal Academy represented the last of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's foundation.
All the Titled Douluo from the Clear Sky Sect, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Body Sect were present, along with Ning Rongrong and other high-ranking members of the sects.
On the Spirit Empire's side, led by Qian Renxue, were the Six Great Enshrinements, the few remaining Titled Douluo Elders, and many high-ranking Platinum Bishops from Spirit Hall. Even after such a fierce battle, the Spirit Empire still had the largest number of Soul Douluo among all the factions.
Also present were Saintess Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan. Although they were only Soul Saints, their status within the Spirit Empire was very high, and they were considered the leading figures of the next generation. Hu Liena, in particular, was already the First Heir to the throne.
Of course, this also included the new Sect Leaders of the Seven Great Sects who had pledged allegiance to the Spirit Empire, including the Wind Sword Sect Leader Feng Bailong. He was known as the second-best swordsman in the world, surpassed only by Sword Douluo, and was a top-tier Soul Douluo.
The Star Luo Emperor and Empress had also personally arrived outside Jialing Pass. By this point in the war, the Star Luo Empire had preserved its Soul Master strength the best. Compared to the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Empire, their losses were the least. Although they were blocked outside Heaven's Gate Pass, the fighting there had not been as fierce; both sides had only lost a large number of ordinary soldiers.
The Star Luo Empire had also brought many experts, including Crown Prince Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun. Even Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing had come.
Everyone knew that with the war having reached this stage, the only one who could truly decide its outcome was Yang Xiong. If Yang Xiong willed it, he could even destroy the Spirit Empire.
However, after Yang Xiong killed Tang San, and with the Spirit Empire's Emperor Bibi Dong already dead, Qian Renxue, even if she recovered from her injuries, was no match for Yang Xiong. Yang Xiong's attitude would determine the future direction of the entire world. The gap between Gods and mortals could not be bridged by numbers, and Qian Renxue and Yang Xiong were the only two God-level experts.
This was also the first time Yang Xiong had met the Star Luo Emperor. Although he appeared equally noble, compared to Emperor Xue Ye, he was much more imposing, resembling a fierce tiger, the king of all beasts.
The Star Luo Emperor, while composed, appeared more excited than the others. Although the Star Luo Empire had not produced any Gods, in terms of overall military strength, it was now the strongest among the Three Great Empires. The Spirit Empire had clearly lost this great war, and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family had also had its foundations shaken, making it difficult to recover to its peak state.
No matter how powerful Gods were, they could not stay in the Douluo World forever. If the Gods left, wouldn't it be the time for the Star Luo Empire to fulfill its ambitions?
The Star Luo Emperor seemed to have heard Dai Mubai's introduction. He appeared respectful towards Yang Xiong and Ning Fengzhi, but his eyes could not hide his ambition.
Seeing the Star Luo Emperor's demeanor, and glancing at Dai Mubai and Dai Weisi, Yang Xiong fell into deep thought.
After everyone had taken their seats, Qian Renxue spoke first.
"Yang Xiong, what do you want by gathering so many people? Even if I can't defeat you, my Spirit Empire will never be slaughtered like sheep."
Yang Xiong casually waved his hand, "There are still people who haven't arrived. Let's wait a bit longer."
Only then did everyone notice the newly built high platform. It had been hastily constructed by the Defense Clan. The entire platform looked quite grand, somewhat resembling a stage, but it was divided into four areas.
The Star Luo Empire occupied one independent area, the Spirit Empire and Heaven Dou Empire shared another, and a third area was empty, seemingly for the person Yang Xiong was waiting for.
Yang Xiong himself sat alone in the very center, not with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect or the Heaven Dou Empire.
Even if others had opinions, they dared not voice them at this moment.
As expected, two figures soon appeared on the platform. These two figures appeared quite mismatched. One was an incredibly beautiful young girl with silvery hair, whose figure and every aspect were perfect. The other was extremely tall, exceeding two meters, with a pair of golden eyes.
The newcomers were the Silver Dragon King and Black Dragon Di Tian. Yang Xiong had specifically used his divine sense to summon the Silver Dragon King, intending to resolve all matters concerning the Soul Beast race in one go, or at least prevent further conflicts.
The moment Di Tian appeared, all the surrounding Titled Douluo felt a chill run down their spines. His ferocious aura exuded immense pressure, making even Golden Crocodile Douluo, who had the highest soul power, feel that the person before him far surpassed his own strength.
Qian Renxue's expression changed slightly. "Fierce Beast? Yang Xiong, what exactly are you trying to do?"
Yang Xiong said calmly, "I just want to resolve everything at once. I hope that large-scale wars like this will no longer occur on the Douluo Continent in the future, as they only lead to needless casualties. Therefore, I've gathered all the forces that stand in the way."
"This Battle of Jialing Pass has gone on for this long. I don't want to see any more deaths. If anyone still wishes to continue fighting, then I don't mind wiping them all out, whether it's the Spirit Empire, the Star Luo Empire, or even the Heaven Dou Empire. In my eyes, they are all insignificant existences, but I simply don't want the hassle."
Yang Xiong's words seemed plain, but everyone's hearts were struck with shock. Even Ning Fengzhi was exceptionally surprised. Yang Xiong truly had the backing to speak like this.
"Di Tian, introduce yourself as well. Since you've already appeared."
Di Tian scanned the crowd. "I am Di Tian, the patriarch of the Black Dragon clan, and also the master of the Star Dou Great Forest. With a single command from me, all the Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest will obey my orders. Your so-called Three Great Empires are mere ants in my eyes."
Everyone was shocked again. If Di Tian's words were true, then purely in terms of strength, he indeed surpassed the Three Great Empires. The Star Dou Great Forest covered a vast area, and the number of Soul Beasts was astronomical. If they truly obeyed Di Tian's command, their power would far exceed that of the Star Luo Empire's military.
After all, every Soul Beast possessed considerable combat power. A ten-thousand-year Soul Beast was basically equivalent to an ordinary person in strength, and a thousand-year Soul Beast could reach the level of an ordinary Soul Elder. The Star Dou Great Forest was home to countless thousand-year and ten-thousand-year Soul Beasts.
While others might only be wary of Di Tian, Qian Renxue's eyes revealed a different kind of light. She was even more wary of the young girl beside Di Tian, as Qian Renxue herself couldn't quite discern the Silver Dragon King's strength.
After Di Tian and the Silver Dragon King sat down, Yang Xiong finally spoke, "The reason I called everyone here is very simple: I want to end this war. What are your thoughts, or do you have any issues?"
The people present exchanged glances, especially Empress Xue Ke and the Star Luo Emperor. The two empires had initiated this war precisely to curb the Spirit Empire's development, as the Spirit Empire's Soul Master power was too strong, and its national power had expanded too quickly. In just a few years, in terms of territory and population, it was no longer inferior to the two empires.
Qian Renxue said, "Yang Xiong, just say what you want directly. Knowing your personality, you wouldn't waste time on irrelevant matters. You've probably already figured it out."
Yang Xiong nodded. "Actually, my goal is very simple. On this Douluo Continent, the Three Great Empires have been at war for too long. I think there are too many of them. I believe there's no need for so many empires. If the entire continent were unified, there wouldn't be so many wars."
Everyone was shocked again. If Yang Xiong's words were followed, wouldn't that mean destroying two empires, and that he wanted to rule the entire continent himself? But now, they seemed to lack the power to resist Yang Xiong.
Even Ning Fengzhi and Lin Gong were surprised. They hadn't expected Yang Xiong's goal to be this. This would mean offending almost everyone present.
The Star Luo Emperor's expression turned serious. "Sect Leader Yang, such matters are not easily decided. If we follow your words, does that mean you intend to destroy my Star Luo Empire as well?"
Yang Xiong casually glanced at the Star Luo Emperor. The Star Luo Emperor felt a dizzying sensation, as if he were being stared at by a fierce beast. Danger seemed to be everywhere, and he felt as if he were completely within Yang Xiong's grasp.
But in an instant, the Star Luo Emperor returned to normal. However, the feeling of drowning he had just experienced was incredibly real. The Star Luo Emperor was instantly chilled to the bone. He understood that this was Yang Xiong's warning and realized the vast difference in their strength.
Yang Xiong's face was calm. "Star Luo Emperor, it's precisely because I dislike trouble that I've called everyone here, and that I want to resolve this in one go. I don't want you to become a problem for me."
The Star Luo Emperor swallowed hard. "Thank you for the reminder, Sect Leader Yang. I have no objections."
Yang Xiong nodded. "That's good. It's always convenient to speak with intelligent people."
Then, Yang Xiong looked around. "The reason I've gathered everyone here is very simple: the three empires will unite. From now on, there will only be one empire on the entire Douluo Continent, or rather, a single nation belonging to everyone."
Qian Renxue smiled faintly. "Yang Xiong, you've finally revealed your true intentions. Do you perhaps want to unify the entire Douluo Continent and become the emperor of this land?"
Yang Xiong shook his head. "I have no interest in becoming an empire's emperor, nor do I enjoy dealing with such trivial matters. I only wish to cultivate in peace and become stronger. Do you enjoy dealing with such mundane matters?"
Qian Renxue shook her head. "I am the Angel God. All I want now is to become stronger and to defeat you."
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