With Qian Daoliu's appearance, and the gradual return of people to Spirit City for rescue efforts, including some high-level Soul Master who were out on business, the situation improved.
Spirit City is the symbol of all Soul Master in the world, the symbol of the Spirit Hall Empire, and the only truly unified regime in the entire Douluo Continent for tens of thousands of years, which can be considered as the will of the people.
All personnel within the entire Spirit City were rapidly preparing for battle, and various weapons were brought out. The 300,000-strong army was also orderly stationed on the various city walls.
The entire Spirit City can be described as a natural barrier, with walls reaching a height of eighty meters. The Soul Beast Clan has an inherent weakness: they cannot manufacture siege equipment like an army. The walls of Spirit City are over thirty meters thick, presumably built to defend against attacks from the Soul Beast Clan. If the Soul Beast truly wanted to breach Spirit City, they would probably have to sacrifice their lives or go straight for the corpses.
Of course, there are also some flying Soul Beast among the Soul Beast Clan, but their numbers are relatively small, unlike human Titled Douluo who can fly. In fact, there are quite a few flying Soul Master among humans who can provide aerial support.
Several flying Soul Master from the Heavenly Pursuit Academy, disregarding the depletion of their Soul Power, pushed their flight speed to its limit and finally arrived at the Heavenly Pursuit Academy in less than a day to seek help.
Leading the group was a flying Soul Douluo, Martial Soul was a golden eagle, and whose speed was not much weaker than that of the Bai He of the Speed Clan.
When the Golden Eagle Soul Douluo came to the Heavenly Pursuit Academy seeking help, everyone was astonished. The mighty Spirit Hall Empire, which had already unified the entire Douluo Continent and boasted countless Titled Douluo, why would they need help?
Golden Eagle Soul Douluo quickly recounted the current situation in Spirit City, explaining that not only were countless Soul Beast attacking the Spirit City, but also the Ferocious Beast Di Tian.
After hearing this, everyone fell silent. Yang Wudi and the others remained silent.
Theoretically speaking, almost everyone present had a grudge against the Spirit Hall Empire. Not to mention the Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan, even Ning Fengzhi and Sword and Bone Douluo from the original Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect hated the Spirit Hall Empire to the bone. If it weren't for their current lives, who would want to hide in the Mount Aermo in the Far North?
Now that the Spirit Hall Empire has come to the Heavenly Pursuit Academy for help, it's a bit of a betrayal of the Heavenly Gang. As for Ning Fengzhi and the other two, they couldn't wait to help the Soul Beast Clan wipe out the experts of the Spirit Hall. It's already quite good that they're not kicking someone when they're down.
Seeing that the people present were almost unmoved, Golden Eagle Soul Douluo hurriedly pleaded, "Dean Yang, may I ask where Mr. Yang Podi is now? I would like to meet with him."
Everyone exchanged bewildered glances. Yang Podi's personality might actually lead him to research the Spirit Hall Empire. However, Yang Wudi paused before finally speaking, "I'm really sorry, Podi went out some time ago, and even I don't know where he is now."
Of course, after Golden Eagle Soul Douluo's explanation, everyone understood Yang Podi's previous arrangements.
Before leaving Heavenly Pursuit Academy, Yang Podi made many preparations, including bringing back Yang Tianyue and Yang Ping'an, who were training in the Slaughter City. With Yang Tianyue stationed there, along with the divine artifact, the Sea God Trident, even if Di Tian came to invade, he probably wouldn't gain much advantage.
Ning Fengzhi and the others were even more impressed with Yang Podi's previous arrangements, which were probably made in advance to prevent attacks from the Soul Beast Clan. He had actually arranged to manufacture a large number of soul-guided bombs.
But all of this is a backup plan to protect Heavenly Pursuit Academy, and it cannot be used for Martial Soul.
Seeing that no one was moved, Yang Wudi couldn't help but sigh. In the current situation, if no support was provided, the Soul Beast Clan would probably turn their guns on the Heavenly Pursuit Academy if they won in the future.
If the Spirit Hall Empire wins, it might not be so easy to maintain neutrality in the future; it will still need to put on a show.
Moreover, this matter truly concerns the life and death of the entire human race, and as human beings, we must ultimately make some contribution.
After thinking for a while, Yang Wudi glanced at Dugu Bo, who was idling to the side.
Dugu Bo had originally wanted to watch the show, but unexpectedly Yang Wudi looked at him. Moreover, as an old brother who had been with him day and night, he immediately understood what Yang Wudi meant.
After thinking for a while, Dugu Bo finally spoke, "I've been a bit bored lately, so I'll go to Spirit City with you. As for how much I can help, I can't guarantee that."
Golden Eagle Soul Douluo was overjoyed. Among the people from the Heavenly Pursuit Academy, the person he really wanted to invite was Dugu Bo, after all, Dugu Bo was known as invincible in group battles and was extremely effective against low-level Soul Beast.
Suddenly, Ye Lingling spoke up, " Grandpa Dugu, let me go with you. Lately, I feel like I've hit a bottleneck. Let's Douluo I together and see if I can gain some experience and try to break through as soon as possible."
Ye Lingling is a Healing System Soul Master. When Spirit City falls into crisis, it is also the same as when Qian Renxue falls into crisis. The two are rivals in love, but they seem to appreciate each other, especially Qian Renxue's aloof and stubborn personality, which seems to be completely in contrast to her own.
Moreover, as the successor of the Goddess of Life, she needs to gain more combat experience and witness some grand scenes; otherwise, she will have no way to inherit the throne of the God King in the future.
Yang Tianyue had recently been honing her Slaughter intent and was eager for battle. She hurriedly said, "Grandpa, Grandfather, why don't I go to Spirit City to take a look? It should be of some help."
Yang Wudi and Niu Gao shouted angrily at the same time, "Nonsense! What are you doing, a little kid? Have you forgotten the task your elder brother assigned you? You need to control your Slaughter intent as soon as possible. How can you go to this kind of battlefield of Slaughter?"
Yang Tianyue could only pout. Although she was a little unhappy, she still couldn't refuse her older brother's arrangement.
In fact, Yang Tianyue is currently the strongest in the entire Heavenly Pursuit Qi Academy. She is definitely the Sea God of the Heavenly Pursuit Academy, so how could she disregard her own family to help others?
At this moment, Yang Zhentian suddenly spoke up, "Dad, I'll go to Spirit City with Senior Dugu. Lingling will be safer with me there."
Yang Wudi had a narrow-minded idea, after all, if Ye Lingling also went, wouldn't both of his granddaughters-in-law be in Spirit City, and they would still need someone to protect them?
Moreover, if Yang Zhentian goes, it will be seen as a statement of attitude, and at least it will make things easier to interact with the Spirit Hall Empire in the future.
Just then, Ning Fengzhi, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, " Uncle Jian, would you please go to Spirit City as well?"
Everyone was puzzled when they heard this. It was possible for anyone else to appear, but Ning Fengzhi's request for Sword Douluo to appear was unexpected. After all, Sword Douluo had lost an arm to the Spirit Hall Empire, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was also destroyed by the Spirit Hall Empire. The two sides were sworn enemies.
Sword Douluo himself was also a bit conflicted. " Fengzhi, is it really appropriate for me to go? After all, I don't have a good relationship with those people from the Spirit Hall Empire. We might end up fighting first."
Sword Douluo has been doing quite well at the Heavenly Pursuit Academy lately. His severed arm has been healed, and his Soul Power is almost at Level 98. With the abundant resources of the Heavenly Pursuit Academy, breaking through to the next level shouldn't be a problem for him. Why would Ning Fengzhi suddenly make such an arrangement?
But Ning Fengzhi shook his head. " Uncle Jian, there are priorities. As humans, we must have a broader perspective. Although we have hatred for the Spirit Hall Empire, we must make choices when faced with the greater good."
Everyone's face darkened upon hearing this, and they couldn't help but think to themselves, "You, Ning Fengzhi, have the nerve to talk about righteousness? Are you perhaps hoping Sword Douluo will take this opportunity to stab the Spirit Hall Empire in the back?"
Even the Golden Eagle Soul Douluo found it hard to believe; he could ask for help himself, but how could he dare to actually seek assistance from the original Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
After a moment's thought, Yang Wudi roughly understood what Ning Fengzhi meant. "Alright, then I'll trouble Sword Douluo to come along."
Having served as dean for so long, Yang Wudi had come to understand some of Ning Fengzhi's thoughts and agreed to their arrangements.
Sword Douluo is currently at the peak of Level 97. Recently, he has been enjoying sparring with others at the Heavenly Pursuit Academy, probably hoping to reach Level 98 through combat. The Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul is originally a path of Slaughter, and the battlefield is actually the most suitable place for improvement and breakthrough. He broke through to Level 97 only after being besieged by four Titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall. This time, fighting against the Soul Beast Clan, he might really be able to break through to Level 98.
Another point is that Ning Fengzhi is absolutely unwilling to let the people of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect stay in the Heavenly Pursuit Academy for too long. If he wants to send his own nephews and nieces to rebuild the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the future, the Spirit Hall Empire will eventually be an insurmountable obstacle. Providing a little help now is like sending charcoal in snowy weather, and at least they will not be rejected by the Spirit Hall Empire in the future.
Moreover, with Bibi Dong and Qian Dao remaining in the Spirit Hall Empire, along with millions of troops, even though the current situation is extremely critical, they will be able to turn the tide sooner or later, and may even establish their prestige by taking advantage of the Soul Beast Clan.
After some communication, Yang Zhentian, Dugu Bo, Sword Douluo, and Ye Lingling from the Heavenly Pursuit Academy followed Golden Eagle Soul Douluo to Spirit City to provide support, which can be considered a clear stance.
Moreover, in the current situation, unless one is Titled Douluo or a Flying Soul Master, no one else can keep up with their speed.
If Yang Wudi knew that this disaster in the Spirit Hall Empire was orchestrated by Yang Podi, I wonder if he would be so angry he'd vomit blood.
In just one hour, all six walls of Spirit City were surrounded by countless Soul Beast. There were quite a few low-level Soul Beast among them, but their numbers were astonishing. The entire area Spirit City was pitch black, with Chinese Soul Beast seemingly covering the sky, making people feel a little frightened.
In particular, there were many flying Soul Beast in the sky, which looked extremely fierce. It was estimated that only flying Soul Master and Titled Douluo could deal with them, since ordinary Soul Master could not fly. Moreover, the eighty-meter-high city wall could not stop these flying Soul Beast.
Even with Qian Daoliu's strength, his expression was extremely solemn as he looked at the boundless array of Soul Beast. Although he already knew that there were a great many Soul Beast attacking this time, it still far exceeded everyone's expectations.
As for the ordinary Soul Master and soldiers, there seemed to be a trace of fear on their faces. Although they were determined to die for the Spirit Hall Empire, none of them wanted to become food for Soul Beast, which was even more miserable than death.
Unexpectedly, after the Soul Beast Clan surrounded Spirit City, they did not launch an attack immediately. Instead, they deployed their troops to completely surround the Spirit City. Various forces were deployed along the six city walls, and the different Soul Beast races seemed to be coordinating with each other. It was not like an ordinary beast tide at all, but rather like a well-organized army.
Just then, a tremendous dragon's roar echoed through the sky, followed by a booming voice that filled the entire Spirit City: "Humans, you have harmed the Auspicious Beast of my Star Dou Great Forest! Thank you for immediately handing over the culprits who harmed the Auspicious Beast, otherwise we will breach Spirit City and leave you utterly wiped out!"
"Our Soul Beast Clan has come for revenge. We hope you will not resist. As long as you hand over the murderer, we will retreat immediately."
As the dragon's roar subsided, countless Soul Beast roared, including dragon's roar, tiger's roar, and even the hiss of many strange Soul Beast. All sorts of noises gathered together, as if to shake the heavens and the earth.
Faced with the roar of Qian Daoliu's eyes turned serious, and many ordinary soldiers were filled with fear, some even hesitant.
Qian Daoliu and the many Titled Douluo exchanged glances, all feeling incredulous.
While the normal Soul Beast Clan is full of Slaughter and beast tides are not uncommon, they have never before had such a legitimate reason for attacking, and even managed to undermine the defenders' will to resist through cunning.
In particular, when Qian Daoliu glanced at the many soldiers guarding the city, he noticed that their resolve seemed weaker than before. The Soul Beast Clan appeared to have offered a choice, but their true aim was to undermine morale. The Spirit Hall Empire would never hand over its emperor.
Seeing that people's hearts were beginning to stir, Qian Daoliu instantly flew into the sky, with six golden wings appearing on his back, and at the same time, a huge phantom of a Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul appeared.
Many people couldn't help but bow in respect upon seeing the phantom of the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, for in their eyes, angels were symbols of holiness and justice.
Qian Daoliu's voice echoed throughout the arena, "All citizens of the Spirit Hall Empire, I Qian Daoliu, the Great Enshrined the Spirit Hall Empire, hereby declare: The Soul Beast Clan is treacherous, cunning, cruel, and inhumane. To protect our Spirit City, to protect our Spirit Hall Empire, we must not allow their conspiracy to succeed."
Countless people, weapons in hand, roared, "War! War! War!"
Even those who were initially fearful and hesitant became exceptionally decisive at this moment.
At the same time, echoing the Qian Daoliu Martial Soul was the entire Spirit City, especially the huge Angel God Statue of the Spirit Hall Empire, which emitted a holy light. The light illuminated everyone in the entire Spirit City, seemingly filled with infinite clarity, gentleness and decisiveness, and even filled everyone with fighting spirit. The fear and apprehension in their hearts were also dispelled.
War broke out, with heavy casualties on both sides. Tang San seized the opportunity to become a god. Then, all the gods were born, and the War of the Gods began.