"My God," Xu Tianyuan murmured in disbelief as he stared at the gradually dispersing mushroom cloud.
The terrifying explosion from the Origin Core-infused Eighth-Level Fixed Soul-Guided Cannon shell could be seen from a hundred kilometers away. Naturally, the Sun Moon Empire forces behind the Power Armor Division also noticed the apocalyptic scene.
'What else are you hiding, Mingde Hall?' Xu Tianyuan thought grimly. While it was true that Mingde Hall had always been the backbone of the Sun Moon Empire, the rapid advancements in recent years gave him an unsettling feeling — as if Mingde Hall had already grown so strong it could dominate the world.
Xu Tianyuan even entertained a terrifying idea, had Mingde Hall already seized real control over the Sun and Moon Empire?
The thought made his hands tremble. He realized that the end of the Holy War might not bring peace and prosperity. Instead, it could mark the beginning of a massive upheaval.
Especially considering Huo Yuhao — this young man's current status placed him second only to the Emperor. His scientific contributions had advanced the Empire's soul technology by what felt like a millennium.
But people often forgot: Huo Yuhao was also a cultivation genius. It was only a matter of time before he reached the heights of the Grand Worshipper, Kong Deming. When that day came, if Huo Yuhao decided to make a move, who in the Empire — or even this world — could stop him?
"...Cleanup operation." Xu Tianyuan's thoughts were interrupted by Huo Yuhao's voice coming through the radio.
Xu Tianyuan immediately understood. He needed to choose his allegiance early. The dynasty under Xu Tianran likely wouldn't last much longer.
He recalled something Huo Yuhao had once said: "Those who walk against the tides of the times will be crushed beneath the wheels of history."
Enlightenment struck him. If the future of this world no longer belonged to Xu Tianran, but to Mingde Hall and Huo Yuhao, then the tide of the era was clear. The choice was obvious.
"Received. The Imperial Dragon Soul Engineer Legion will clean up the battlefield and hunt down the fleeing enemies," Xu Tianyuan responded calmly into the radio. "However, we are to let Dai Hao escape? Brother Huo, your order is truly... peculiar."
Below, Dai Hao and Chen Worshipper stood surrounded by the Imperial Dragon Soul Engineer Legion. Both wore expressions of utter despair.
Hovering in the sky, Xu Tianyuan looked down at the trapped men with a mocking smile and announced loudly:
"Submit or die. The choice is yours."
Dai Hao snorted coldly. "Submit? Never. Kill me if you want. I, Dai Hao, have never feared death."
Hearing his defiance, Xu Tianyuan burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! As expected of the White Tiger General of the Star Luo Empire! Such courage! But allow me to ask you: while you claim not to fear death, did your soldiers feel the same? Because of your foolish decision to oppose the might of the Sun Moon Empire, countless families have been shattered!"
Xu Tianyuan's words struck Dai Hao like a hammer. His face darkened, and he glared at Xu Tianyuan with bloodshot eyes, gritting his teeth.
"You shameless invaders... how dare you speak of honor?"
Xu Tianyuan's expression turned cold. "Winners are kings, losers are scoundrels. Your Star Luo Empire's weakness is the original sin. We initiated this war to ensure our soldiers' survival. Could your empire have done the same? We gave you the chance to surrender, but you refused. Now you're just pathetic relics, crushed under the tide of history."
As Xu Tianyuan mocked, Chen Worshipper leaned close and whispered urgently to Dai Hao:
"General White Tiger, you cannot die here. The Star Luo Empire still needs you. I will sacrifice myself to guarantee your escape. This is the true reason the Worship Hall sent me here. If you understand the bigger picture, you will not argue with me."
Hearing these words, Dai Hao felt as if his heart stopped.
'Because of my failure... must I now sacrifice yet another Titled Douluo of the Star Luo Empire?'
Pain gripped his soul. Soldiers had died for him. Now Chen Worshipper, too, would offer his life. And yet, he knew — without the White Tiger General, the Star Luo Empire's morale would collapse.
Clenching his fists tightly, Dai Hao nodded silently.
"Weakness is a sin... Only you foreign invaders would dare utter such nonsense!" Chen Worshipper shouted at Xu Tianyuan, his voice burning with fury.
Xu Tianyuan looked at him with disdain.
"Soon enough, there will be no Douluo Continent left."
"Then I will show you," Chen Worshipper roared as he charged upward, "that the people of Douluo Continent will not fall so easily!"
His body ignited with searing flames — not ordinary fire, but the burning of his soul power and life force.
Seeing Chen Worshipper's desperate assault, Xu Tianyuan couldn't help but show a hint of admiration.
'Not every Titled Douluo has the courage to sacrifice themselves so decisively.'
"General White Tiger! Run!" Chen Worshipper roared. "Sun Moon Empire cowards — let's see if you can survive my final blow!"
"Activate the linked defense arrays at full power," Xu Tianyuan ordered calmly through the wireless communicator.
BOOOM—
Chen Worshipper self-detonated.
The explosion unleashed was comparable to a Ninth-Level Fixed Soul-Guided Cannon shell.
But even a Titled Douluo's self-destruction paled before the terror of an Origin Core fusion blast.
Meanwhile, Dai Hao sped eastward, tears burning in his eyes, helpless and furious.
The firestorm faded.
Under the newly enhanced defenses crafted by Mingde Hall, the Imperial Dragon Soul Engineer Legion suffered no casualties.
A deputy commander, clad in golden armor, approached Xu Tianyuan.
"Your Highness, should we pursue?"
Xu Tianyuan shook his head slowly.
"Let the White Tiger General escape. That is Brother Huo's command. Remember this well — Brother Huo is the one person in this Sun Moon Empire you must respect above all else. Never forget that. And never speak of it lightly."
The deputy commander, although shocked, saluted solemnly.
(End of Chapter)
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