Sun Moon Empire

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Sun Moon Empire
Original Name	孙月帝国
Type	Empire / imperial state
Capital	Ming City, also known as Sun Moon City 493
Ruler	Xu Zihuang, who claims the throne as King Zihuang's sole son 525 526
Status	Unified the Douluo Continent; later expanded its authority to two overseas continents 560 566
First Appearance	Chapter 2

History

The empire emerged from the former Sun Moon Continent's political legacy. Four thousand years after the Sun Moon Continent collided with the original Douluo Continent, its people were still widely regarded as outsiders by the Three Great Empires, despite the landmass having been collectively renamed Douluo Continent. 159 526

Before the region was unified, Brilliant Dragon City—later the most prosperous city in the empire's south—served as capital during an era of constant internal conflict. 433

The imperial family originally inherited the Sun Martial Soul. The Silver Moon and Purple Blazing Sky Dragon Martial Souls were later brought into the royal line through political marriages, creating competing bloodline factions and recurring succession turmoil. 411 561

Under King Zihuang, Xu Zhengxuan, the empire pursued closer relations with the Heaven Dou Empire and eased tensions with Star Luo and Dou Ling. His policies promoted mixed marriages between Sun Moon Empire citizens and people of the original continent, though political schemes continued beneath the period's outward peace. 266

Xu Tianran's family later usurped the throne through collusion with Evil Soul Masters. During his regency, he consolidated support among Level 9 Soul Engineers and imperial officials while preparing for war. 400 525

Government and Royal Line

The empire is ruled by an emperor and supported by a royal clan, high-ranking Soul Engineers, the Imperial Worship Hall, and multiple Soul Engineer Corps. Kong Deming, master of the Imperial Worship Hall and a Level 10 Soul Engineer, holds exceptional influence due to both his strength and his quarter share of imperial blood. 411 548

The royal family's three major inherited Martial Souls are:

• Sun — the original royal inheritance and symbol of the legitimate imperial line. 523 561
• Silver Moon — a royal Martial Soul lost from the family for more than a century; Kong Deming was believed to be its only contemporary wielder before its connection to Zhang Lexuan became apparent. 289 411
• Purple Sun Annihilating Heaven Dragon — a powerful royal inheritance whose manifestation served as proof of Xu Zihuang's direct descent. 411 526

Xu Zihuang's Heaven Worship Ascension Ceremony was held at the Sun Moon Altar of Heaven outside Ming City. He used the occasion to denounce Xu Tianran's usurpation, claim the imperial legacy, and secure public recognition as the legitimate ruler. 525 526

Military and Soul Tool Technology

The Sun Moon Empire's military strength rests on advanced Soul Tool technology and specialized Soul Engineer Corps. Its technological superiority repeatedly gives it decisive advantages over the armies of the original Three Great Empires. 312 484

Protectors of the Nation

The empire's foremost military formations are the Soul Engineer Corps known as the Protectors of the Nation.

• Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Corps — the strongest Protector corps, controlled by Kong Deming. Its members use Humanoid Soul Tools that grant Soul Douluo-level combat power, with dozens approaching Title Douluo-level strength; operating these tools consumes their life force and generally prevents them from living past fifty. 496 515
• Imperial Dragon Soul Mentor Corps — associated with the royal clan and traditionally neutral in succession disputes, serving the royal family's interests rather than any individual claimant. 492 515
• Fire Phoenix Soul Mentor Corps — a Protector corps composed entirely of female Soul Engineers. 27
• Claw Soul Mentor Corps — one of the royal military corps used in the empire's campaigns. 515 557
• Evil Monarch Soul Engineer Corps — a Beast Lord Soul Engineer Corps noted for speed; it was destroyed alongside Yuming City by the Holy Dragon Family's Rank 9 Fixed Soul Cannon trap. 515 516
• Demon Whale Soul Mentor Corps — formerly Xu Zihuang's Original Dragon Soul Instructor Corps; its members were rewarded after his accession. 529

Strategic Assets

• High-altitude surveillance Soul Tools — used to maintain battlefield reconnaissance and reinforce defensive positions around Mount Dou. 460 465
• Soul Tool fortifications — established along Mount Dou after the empire retook the natural barrier from Star Luo. 484
• Silver Moon Divine Light Shield — Kong Deming's Level 10 space-type Soul Tool, capable of teleporting the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Corps and restraining a Limit Douluo. 496
• Fixed Soul Cannons — long-range weapons central to the empire's warfare; Rank 6 models can fire over extreme distances, while Rank 9 weapons can destroy entire military formations at catastrophic cost. 318 515
• Naval deterrence Soul Tool — a later device that emits sounds repulsive to Sea Soul Beasts, greatly improving deep-sea navigation safety. 563

Society and Cultivation

Sun Moon Empire natives possess advantages in early cultivation and in absorbing medicinal effects, but their advancement slows noticeably at higher levels, especially after reaching the Title Douluo realm. This contributed to the historical rarity of Super Douluo within the empire. 410

In contrast, people from the original Douluo Continent are described as having stronger aptitude for comprehending Martial Souls and integrating Soul Power with Spiritual Power. Xu Zihuang's mixed heritage is presented as an exceptional union of both populations' advantages. 410 558

Social rank is strictly observed. Noble status is not merely distinct from commoner status; nobles themselves are divided by family background and standing. 2

Relations and Conflicts

• Star Luo Empire — a long-term rival separated from the Sun Moon Empire by Mount Dou and Ming Dou Great Forest. Their conflicts centered partly on Mount Dou's valuable rare-metal veins. 158
• Heaven Dou Empire — briefly entered a period of improved relations under King Zihuang, whose empress descended from the Heavenly Dragon Gate. The relationship collapsed after the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Corps destroyed the Heavenly Soul imperial family. 266 496
• Dou Ling Empire — one of the original Three Great Empires later targeted in Xu Zihuang's declaration of war. 527
• Holy Spirit Cult — colluded with Xu Tianran's regime and participated in military operations, including the purge of the Heavenly Soul royal family. Xu Zihuang later stripped it of state-religion status and pledged to eradicate Evil Soul Masters. 379 496 523
• Shrek Academy — historically opposed the empire's expansion, but was renamed the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy after continental unification. 560

Wars of Unification

Event	Outcome
Mount Dou campaigns	The empire repeatedly used Soul Tool fortifications and surveillance systems to contest the border against Star Luo. 460 484
Heavenly Soul Imperial Palace assault	The Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Corps teleported directly into the palace, annihilating the royal family apart from Princess Vina, who was absent in Dragon City. 496
Second war against Star Luo	Six of Star Luo's seven frontier cities fell before the defense of Yuming City. 514
Destruction of the Evil Monarch Corps	The Holy Dragon Family sacrificed itself and Yuming City to destroy the Evil Monarch Soul Engineer Corps, temporarily delaying the invasion. 516
Heaven Worship Ascension	Xu Zihuang exposed Xu Tianran's usurpation, gained recognition as emperor, and removed the Holy Spirit Cult from its privileged position. 523 525 526
Declaration of war	Xu Zihuang formally declared war on Heavenly Soul, Dou Ling, and Star Luo without relying on the Holy Spirit Cult. 527
Final submission	Following the decisive battle, the Three Great Empires successively submitted within two days. 558

Post-Unification Administration

Following victory, the empire used a divide-and-rule approach to take control of the former Heavenly Soul, Dou Ling, and Star Luo territories, suppressing opposition while elevating new local beneficiaries. 558

Xu Zihuang promoted intermarriage between Sun Moon Empire citizens and the former Three Empires through material incentives. The stated aim was to improve talent and eliminate ethnic hostility by integrating the two populations. 558

Two empire-wide institutions were established under royal authority:

• Sun Moon Shrine — oversees promotion of the Soul Spirit fusion method and recruits Spiritual Attribute Soul Masters and specialists in Spiritual Power. 529 558
• Angel Sanctuary — recruits powerful combatants, particularly Soul Masters with Light, Thunder, or Fire Attributes, to combat Evil Soul Masters. 529 558

The former Shrek Academy became the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, led by Zhang Lexuan. It and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy became the empire's two leading academies. 560

Notable Quote

“My Sun Moon Empire has been blessed by Heaven, and Soul Tools are likewise a product of the progress of the age. This is the will of Heaven; the tide of history cannot be defied.”
— Xu Zihuang's declaration of war 527