The next day, at the first light of dawn.
At Jialing Pass, the banners of the Clear Sky Empire fluttered in the morning breeze.
The taxi drivers on the gate wall stared intently at the dark, vast plain beyond the gate.
Outside the pass, bugles sounded in unison at the allied camp, and 700,000 troops surged out of the camp like a tide, forming ranks on the Lima Plain.
The dark, imposing army stretched as far as the eye could see.
Banners fluttered like a forest, swords and spears gleamed like snow, and the neighing of warhorses and the sound of their footsteps merged into a deep rumble that made the earth tremble slightly.
The army was well-organized and disciplined, their armor gleaming, their numbers astonishing, and their killing intent soaring to the heavens.
The rising sun peeked over the eastern mountain ridge, casting its golden rays upon the land that was about to be soaked in blood.
On the Clear Sky Empire's side, the gates of Jialing Pass were wide open.
Marshal Ge Long led an army of 100,000 to form a defensive formation below the city walls, relying on the fortifications.
Shield bearers in front, spearmen behind, archers and crossbowmen standing ready on the city walls, and catapults poised to fire.
Within the allied forces, the commander held a high position.
Bibi Dong sat on the commander's throne, her purple-gold imperial robes gleaming in the sunlight. She wore a crown and exuded a suffocating aura of power.
There was even a faint smile playing at the corners of her lips.
Bibi Dong's strength has successfully broken through Level 99. As long as she gathers more resentment, she can unlock the Rakshasa Inheritance.
To her left were the twelve Titled Douluo elders of the Spirit Hall Empire: Mad Lion Douluo Level 96), Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan (Level 95), Ghost Douluo Gui Mei Level 95 ), Demon Bear Douluo (Level 95), Ghost Leopard Douluo (Level 95 ), Sea Turtle Douluo Level 94), Porcupinefish Douluo (level Level 93 ), Holy Dragon Douluo Tuoba Xi Level 91 ), Huyan Zhen (Level 91), and the only three remaining of the Four Sons of the King Flag.
To her right were six Spirit Hall retainers: Golden Crocodile Douluo (Level 98), Azure Luan Douluo (Level 97), Mighty Lion Douluo Level 97), Light Feather Douluo Level 96), Qian Jun Douluo (Level 96), and Demon Subduing Douluo.
On the other side, in the Star Luo Empire Army formation, Tang San sat in the commander's seat.
He was dressed in a dark blue, close-fitting outfit, his face was gloomy, and his eyes held a suppressed ruthlessness.
Tang San's Soul Power Level has now reached Level 95, and he also possesses Tang Sect Hidden Weapons, radiating confidence from the inside out.
Beside him stood Dragon Duke Meng Shu and Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang. The power of their " Dragon-Snake Combined Strike " was comparable to that of a Level 91 Titled Douluo.
Yu Xiaogang stood beside Tang San, his face arrogant, his head held high, his gaze occasionally sweeping over those in the Clear Sky Empire's formation who had once looked down on him.
The side of the Spirit Hall Empire does not include Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue, who have not yet appeared.
One student from the Level 99.
One student from the Level 98.
Two from the Level 97.
Level 96, four people.
Level 95, five people.
There are eight Titled Douluo below Level 95.
There are a total of twenty-one Titled Douluo.
On the Clear Sky Empire's side, excluding Tang Zhen and Tang Ming who remained behind, and Tang Feng, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling who had not yet arrived, those present included:
Level 98, two students: Tang Xiao and Tang Lie;
Level 97, four people: Tang Ming, Dugu Bo, Chen Xin, and Yang Wudi;
Level 96, two students: Tang Ran and Tang Rui;
Level 95, four people: Tang Kun, Yu Yuanzhen, Gu Rong, and Dugu Yan;
Level 94, Number One: Tang Jian;
Level 93, three individuals: Tai Tan, Niu Gao, and Tang Yu;
Level 92, four people: Bai He, Ye Qingxin, Tang Hui, and Tang Zhi;
There are a total of twenty Titled Douluo.
On the gate tower of Jialing Pass, Tang Xiao stood beneath the commander's flag, holding the Clear Sky Hammer.
Behind him, Tang Lie, Tang Ming, Dugu Bo, Chen Xin, and a group of Titled Douluo stood on either side.
Tang Jian at the front of the formation, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.
At this moment, although the number of Titled Douluo from the Clear Sky Empire present was slightly less than that of the allied forces, most of them had condensed their Soul Power Soul Core, making their combat strength far superior to those of their peers.
Moreover, they also have three top-tier support characters: Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar, as well as Ye Qingxin, a top-tier healing Titled Douluo.
Oscar is capable of both combat and support, and his combat strength is no less than that of an ordinary Titled Douluo.
With such strength and foundation, they have absolutely no fear of their opponent.
On the front lines.
Suddenly, a figure soared into the air from within the Star Luo Empire's military formation.
Tang San.
Dressed in a dark blue outfit, he flew to the front of the two armies and hovered in mid-air.
He gripped the Clear Sky Hammer tightly in his left hand, and the Soul Ring beneath his feet lit up one by one—nine black Soul Ring that looked remarkably ordinary.
His gaze swept past the Clear Sky Empire's military formation and landed on Tang Xiao under the commander's flag. That young face was now filled with obsession and hatred.
"You arrogant and condescending Clear Sky Sect! Come out and repent for rejecting me!"
His voice, amplified by his Soul Power, clearly reached everyone's ears, utterly arrogant.
Within the Clear Sky Empire's formation, Tang Xiao's expression darkened.
He took a deep breath, then soared into the air, hovering a hundred feet away from Tang San.
"You shameless patricide!"
Tang Xiao's voice boomed like thunder, overwhelming the clamor of a thousand troops.
"How dare those who are disloyal, unjust, and unfilial bark and howl before the two armies on the battlefield?"
"You murdered your own father, you are utterly depraved! After you die, how will you face your ancestors!"
Tang San's face instantly turned ashen.
His lips were trembling, his fists were clenched, and his eyes were burning with a frenzied rage.
Just as he was about to retort, another aged and angry voice rang out from within the Clear Sky Empire's formation.
Yu Yuanzhen.
The old sect leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had a grim face, his gaze passing over the military formation and landing on the gloomy figure in the Star Luo Empire's formation.
" Yu Xiaogang, you beast, get out here!"
Yu Yuanzhen's voice was like thunder, making the eardrums of both armies ache, "You piece of trash! You've disgraced the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"
Within the Star Luo Empire's formation, Yu Xiaogang trembled.
He was originally standing behind Tang San, enjoying the feeling of being the center of attention and full of pride.
At this moment, being publicly scolded by Yu Yuanzhen, his face turned pale and then red, his lips moved but he couldn't utter a word.
But he was incredibly thick-skinned. He quickly straightened his back, raised his head, and shouted at the top of his lungs, "You look down on me! Now my sect has produced the youngest Titled Douluo in the entire continent! Let's see what you have to say now!"
Yu Xiaogang's voice was sharp and piercing, echoing across the battlefield, but it also drew a burst of mocking laughter from both sides.
The youngest Titled Douluo?
Tang Xiao a cold laugh, a laugh full of mockery. "Does Tang San's talent need your guidance? If we send him back to the Clear Sky Sect for training, his achievements will definitely be far greater than they are now!"
A ruthless glint flashed in Tang San's eyes.
" Tang Xiao, stop pretending! If you hadn't refused to let my son and me return to the sect, how could things be like this today? I have now fulfilled the five-year agreement and successfully repaired the Clear Sky Hammer!"
He abruptly changed the subject, a mocking smile playing on his lips, "But even if you begged me to go back now, I wouldn't deign to return to your lousy sect!"
He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the former "elders" in the Clear Sky Empire's formation, his eyes filled with prejudice and arrogance. "My Tang Sect is now the number one sect in the Star Luo Empire! You'll regret it!"
Looking at the face that bore a resemblance to Tang Hao's, and at those eyes burning with madness, Tang Xiao felt an indescribable sorrow welling up in his heart.
He said slowly, "I spared your life because you are Brother Hao's only bloodline. I never imagined you would become so evil!"
"Hmph, so what! In the Soul Master World, strength reigns supreme. Among the younger generation of your Clear Sky Sect, who is stronger than me now? That so-called Young Sect Master Tang Feng, how about letting him come and spar with me?"
A cold smile curled at the corner of Tang San's lips.
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a figure within the Clear Sky Empire's formation couldn't hold back any longer.
Tang Jian.
He flew to Tang Xiao's side, his gaze sharp as a knife, fixed on Tang San opposite him.
" Little Scumbag, you shameless scoundrel! You think you're worthy to compete with Little Feng? Let me teach you how to be a decent human being!"
His voice was rough and powerful, like the beating of war drums.
Tang San sized him up and down, then coldly asked, "Who are you?"
Tang Jian did not answer.
He made a grasping motion with his right hand, Clear Sky Hammer fell into his palm.
Nine Soul Ring lit up in succession beneath his feet: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, red, red.
Two red, Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring gleamed in the sunlight.
The dazzling red color caused an uproar among the opposing Star Luo Empire's forces.
Tang San's pupils suddenly contracted.
Two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring? How could he have two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring?
He was filled with disbelief, but he maintained his arrogant expression.
" Tang Jian, Level 94, God of War Douluo! Little Scumbag, prepare to die!"
After Tang Jian finished speaking, he swung the Clear Sky Hammer and pounced on Tang San!
A great battle erupted instantly!