Before he could finish speaking, Long Xiaoyao's figure suddenly transformed into a deep stream of light, instantly appearing beside Ye Xishui.
Ye Xishui was already poised to strike. The dense gray-black death aura and Long Xiaoyao's dark Soul Power instantly merged, forming a strange barrier that prevented any detection.
The two figures blurred, like water droplets merging into the night, and with speeds exceeding their limits, they fled towards the distant horizon, disappearing in the blink of an eye at the edge of the battlefield, leaving only two rapidly dissipating energy trails.
"Hmph, you run fast."
The giant formed from the Du Busi body snorted coldly and did not pursue.
The Limit Douluo was determined to leave, and it was extremely difficult for even a strong opponent of the same level to keep him.
His enormous body slowly shrank, transforming back into human form, hovering high in the sky, overlooking the battle below that was nearing its end.
The Soul Master of the Heaven Dou Empire are clearing away the last resistance, and cheers of victory are beginning to rise sporadically.
Just then, the space around Du Busi's burly body rippled slightly like water.
Toji's figure seemed to materialize from nothingness, appearing silently.
The dark red broadsword in his hand was still as clean and new as ever, as if it had never been stained with blood. Only its chilling, murderous aura silently testified to the carnage that had just taken place.
Du Busi turned his head to look at the young man beside him, whose aura was restrained and who seemed like an ordinary person. This Body Sect, who had just broken through and was full of vigor, now had a rare deep sigh on his usually unruly face.
He gazed down at the gruesome corpses of the powerful Evil Soul Master, cleaved in two, their deaths a testament to their brutality. He recalled Zhongli Wu's mangled body and Ye Xishui's hasty retreat. Finally, all his emotions coalesced into a long, complex sigh, its heavy tone echoing through the smoke-filled air.
"You little rascal, you're really... terrifying."
His tone contained amazement, relief, and even a hint of deep apprehension about the sheer efficiency of that kind of pure killing, which he himself was unaware of.
Toji's abilities are beyond description; they are terrifying beings capable of overturning the rules of the battlefield and making Limit Douluo tremble in fear.
The smoke from the battlefield had not yet dissipated, and the strong stench of blood mixed with the burnt smell of burning Soul Power permeated every inch of the trampled land.
The two Hand of National Protection the Sun Moon Empire, the Soul Engineer Corps, had long since collapsed. The remnants of the army, like ants being doused with boiling water, abandoned their armor and fled for their lives, completely losing their will to fight.
The flags that symbolized the glory of the Sun Moon Empire were either consumed by Lie Yan or trampled by mud, leaving behind a scene of utter devastation.
In stark contrast, the Heaven Dou Empire's Soul Master Legion erupted in deafening cheers.
The ecstasy of surviving the ordeal, the exhilaration of successfully avenging oneself, and the awe of the God of War intervention, all transformed into a thunderous roar that echoed through the heavens.
"Long live the Heavenly Soul! Long live the Heaven Dou!"
Long live the Body Sect!
The soldiers brandished their blood-stained weapons, embracing and roaring with excitement. Many even collapsed to their knees, exhausted, tears mingling with blood.
Du Busi hovered in the air, listening to the overwhelming cheers below and feeling the pure and fervent power of faith, his heroic smile grew even brighter.
He turned his head to look at Toji beside him. The other party still had the same calm and composed appearance, only the dark red broadsword in his hand exuded a chilling and sinister aura amidst the noise.
Du Busi knew all too well that today's victory would not have been so smooth Toji Shen Er's unpredictable assassination, especially the thunderous strike that instantly killed Zhongli Wu and dismantled the core of the Holy Spirit Cult's command. It might have even turned into a Pyrrhic victory.
Toji glanced indifferently at the bustling crowd below, her gaze utterly unmoved.
With the war over, battlefield cleanup operations began rapidly in the following days.
While gathering the wounded and taking stock of the battle losses, the Heaven Dou Empire cleaned up the battlefield and collected the remains of the Soul Tool abandoned by the fleeing soldiers of the Sun Moon Empire and destroyed.
Under the command of Du Busi, the disciples of the Body Sect focused on searching for valuable high-level Soul Tool cores and rare metals, which are precious resources for future confrontations with the Sun Moon Empire.
Soon, news of the Heaven Dou Empire's successful defeat of the Sun Moon Empire's two Hand of National Protection Soul Engineer groups, the severe damage to the Holy Spirit Cult, the Body Sect Master Du Busi 'Du Busi to Level 99 Limit Douluo, and the mysterious "assassin" instantly killing the Holy Spirit Cult Sect Master Zhongli Wu, swept across the entire Douluo Continent like a storm with wings.
The high-ranking officials of the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire were shaken. While shocked by the setback suffered by the Sun Moon Empire, they were also deeply wary of the sudden surge in the elite combat power of the Heaven Dou Empire.
The imperial palace of the Heaven Dou Empire was filled with jubilation.
Emperor Vikes personally hosted a grand victory banquet, extending a warm invitation to Du Busi and Toji.
Inside the magnificent palace, melodious music filled the air, delicacies were laid out, and the courtiers were all extremely respectful, creating a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere.
Emperor Vikes, his face flushed, personally raised his glass, his voice trembling slightly with excitement. "Poison Master, Your Toji Shen'er, this great victory is entirely due to your two extraordinary efforts in turning the tide!"
"Not only did we thwart the Sun Moon Empire's wolfish ambitions and severely damage its foundation for national defense, but we also slew the leader of the evil cult and enhanced the prestige of our Heaven Dou Nation!"
"On behalf of all the people of the Heaven Dou Empire, I salute your unparalleled achievements! Whatever your requests, as long as I can fulfill them, and as long as the Heaven Dou Empire possesses them, please speak up! Without hesitation!"
Du Busi laughed loudly, his voice shaking the palace, and raised a huge wine cup to drink it all in one gulp:
"Your Majesty flatters us! Protecting our allies and resisting foreign aggression is the duty of our Body Sect. I have no other request but that Your Majesty provide strong support to our sect to jointly deal with the future counterattack of the Sun Moon Empire. Resources, intelligence, and coordinated defense all depend on the strength of the Empire!"
Vikes nodded repeatedly. "Of course. The needs of the Body Sect in the future are the Empire's top priority, and I will certainly provide assistance with the full strength of the nation."
He then turned to the silent Toji, his attitude becoming even more respectful, even tinged with a hint of cautious probing:
" Toji Excellency, what... do you require? Divine weapons? Rare treasures? Titles or fiefdoms? Just name your name..."
Toji sat upright at the table, barely touching the exquisite dishes in front of him. He toyed with an empty wine glass in his hand, his gaze calmly sweeping over the splendor of the hall and the emperor's eager face. His gaze seemed to pierce through the golden palace and land on some distant place filled with the stench of blood.
He spoke slowly, his voice calm and even, yet it instantly silenced the entire hall:
"I have no demands, Your Majesty."
Upon hearing this, the temperature inside the hall seemed to plummet.
Emperor Vikes ' smile froze slightly, and the courtiers fell silent, trembling with fear.
If there is no demand, it means that the demand is uncontrollable.
Meanwhile, in Mingdu, the capital of the Sun Moon Empire.
Inside the Crown Prince's bedchamber, the atmosphere was the complete opposite of the Heaven Dou Empire's celebrations; it was as oppressive as the deathly stillness before a storm.
The doors and windows were tightly shut, cutting off all outside light. Only a few Soul Guidance Lamp emitted a cold blue light, illuminating the pale and gloomy face of Crown Prince Xu Tianran, as well as the two figures opposite him with heavy auras: Death God Douluo Ye Xishui and Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao.
"The leader of the Zhongli Wu... was cut in two?"