At Jialing Pass, Su Chen, the First Emperor of the Spirit Hall Empire, stood proudly atop the hundred-meter-high fortress wall. His impassive face betrayed none of his emotions.
His magnificent robe, embroidered with a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, further accentuated his noble bearing. As the first sovereign of the Spirit Hall Empire, he was about to usher in the most important battle for his empire-and indeed, for the entire Douluo Continent.
Beside Su Chen stood four Titled Douluo, their expressions solemn: Snake Lance Douluo, Flame Eagle Douluo, Qian Jun Douluo, and Demon Subduing Douluo. On the plain dozens of miles away, a million-strong army stretched across the land.
"Your Majesty, the Heaven Dou Empire's army has begun making camp. They are certain to make a move within the next few days," Snake Lance Douluo reported beside Su Chen with utmost respect.
"How are things at Shuiyun Pass?" Su Chen nodded.
Shuiyun Pass was the gateway through which the Star Luo Empire could enter the Spirit Hall Empire. Its strategic importance equaled that of Jialing Pass beneath his feet.
"Morale is high throughout the army. Soldiers and commoners alike are clamoring for battle, eager to end the warfare that has dragged on for a thousand years. Elder Second Offering Jin'e, the Third Offering, Elder White-Armored Holy Dragon, the Fourth Offering, the Fifth Offering, Elder Demon Bear, Elder Ghost Leopard, Sea Turtle Elder, Sacred Dragon Elder, the four elders of the Four Sons of the Royal Banner, and fifty-nine ministers and generals at the Soul Douluo level, together with the Upper Three Sects of the New Seven Sects—a total of thirty thousand Soul Masters—have arrived at Shuiyun Pass. They are ready to fight the Star Luo Empire at any moment," Snake Lance Douluo reported.
After a second round of persuasion from the Heaven