Within Spirit Hall, the Nine Elders and all the Worships except Qian Daoliu had gathered together, a rare occurrence.
Yue Guan reported in a low voice, "The information has been confirmed. Since that day, throughout the entire Douluo Continent, every soul beast has dissolved into motes of light upon death, no longer producing soul rings. From ten-thousand-year soul beasts to ten-year soul beasts, there have been no exceptions."
After Yue Guan's voice faded within the hall, the entire Council Hall remained silent for a long time.
The Second Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo, sat at the head of the right-hand row. His aged face showed little expression, but an unmistakable darkness churned in his cloudy eyes.
He broke the silence. "In other words, from now on, the path of advancement for Spirit Hall's soul masters rests entirely in Heaven Beyond Heaven's hands."
"I say we declare war on Heaven Beyond Heaven outright. They've effectively choked off advancement for every soul master on the continent. Two Peerless Douluos may be powerful, but can they withstand an assault from the entire continent?"
After speaking, an elder swept his gaze over everyone present. He waited a while, only to find that no one immediately voiced their agreement.
Golden Crocodile Douluo glanced at him, his tone heavier than usual. "You speak of an assault from the entire continent. Do you really think Heaven Dou and the Star Luo Empire would send troops to help Spirit Hall attack a faction with two Peerless Douluos?"
The elder hesitated. "The soul masters of Heaven Dou and the Star Luo Empire need to advance too. They're being gripped by the throat as well-"
"Them being gripped by the throat and Spirit Hall being gripped by the throat are two different things," Golden Crocodile Douluo interrupted. "All Heaven Beyond Heaven