It turned out that Yu Tianheng had already anticipated the domineering nature of Dugu Bo's poison skills, and before setting off, he had ordered that specially made antidote pills be distributed to every soldier. Although these pills could not completely resist the deadly poisons of Titled Douluo level, they could protect their heart meridians for a short time, allowing them to move freely in the area shrouded in poisonous fog.
The Divine Martial Army, stepping through the still-lingering purple mist, swiftly scaled the city walls piled high with the corpses of the defending soldiers. The surviving Star Luo Empire on the city walls initially wanted to resist, but they had already been terrified by the poisonous mist. Facing the ferocious Divine Martial Army, they found it extremely difficult to even put up a fight.
Yu Tianheng took the lead, and with the activation of his Soul Power, the phantom of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon appeared behind him. The dragon's might spread, causing the remaining defenders to tremble violently.
He brandished his longsword, cutting down several enemy soldiers who tried to resist, and shouted sharply towards the city gate, "Speed up! Break down the city gate!"
Protected by the antidote pills, the Divine Martial Army moved with impunity, tearing open gap after gap in the poisonous fog. The fall of Heavenly Star Pass was imminent.
Inside Heavenly Star Pass, the previously oppressive air was suddenly permeated by an extremely cold and sweet-smelling odor. Once Dugu Bo released the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Poison, it was like an invisible net of death, instantly enveloping the entire pass.
Before the Star Luo Empire could even react, their panels turned bluish-black at a visible speed. Screams rose and fell in waves as taxi drivers clutched their throats and collapsed, convulsing. Even their Soul Power was forcibly eroded and disintegrated by this domineering toxin. Even Soul Master with slightly higher cultivation levels suffered from chaotic Soul Power and bleeding from their mouths and noses as the toxin spread, leaving them utterly powerless to resist.
Yu Tianheng took the lead, leading three thousand Divine Martial Army who charged into the pass like sharp blades. These elite Heaven Dou had already taken specially made anti-poison pills, giving them a certain resistance to the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Poison.
Their eyes flashed with cold light as they mercilessly swung their weapons at the Star Luo Empire or Soul Master who had miraculously survived but were now incapacitated—on the battlefield, there was no room for sentimentality.
Amidst the clash of swords and the clashing of spears, the remaining resistance crumbled rapidly under the overwhelming advance of the Divine Martial Army. In just half an hour, the sounds of battle gradually subsided, and the vast Heavenly Star Pass was littered with corpses, with no more Star Luo Empire Army banners fluttering in the wind.
Standing atop the gate tower, Yu Tianheng watched his soldiers take over key positions and coldly ordered, "Pass down the order to reinforce the defenses and await the arrival of the main force."
Before long, the subsequent Heaven Dou army poured into Heavenly Star Pass, and this important barrier in the Star Luo Empire changed hands and fell.
Ten miles away on the battlefield, the roar of clashing Soul Power and the sound of metal clashing were intense. The Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Sect Star Luo Empire, and the Clear Sky Sect were locked in a fierce battle, their powerful auras tearing through the clouds and causing the earth to tremble slightly. Suddenly, a completely different aura swept in with the wind—a strange, sweet-smelling mixture of blood and decaying vegetation, carrying a chilling coldness that made even Titled Douluo- level experts instinctively circulate their Soul Power to resist.
Almost simultaneously, the battle cries from the direction of Heavenly Star Pass changed. The powerful battle roars that originally belonged to the Star Luo Empire came to an abrupt halt, replaced by a brief, deathly silence. Then, the sound of another army's uniform stomping and shouts pierced the wind and clearly reached the ears of every strong warrior.
"Um?"
The three powerful figures stopped fighting almost simultaneously, retreating and turning their gazes toward Heavenly Star Pass. There, atop the formidable pass, the once fluttering White Tiger Banner of the Star Luo Empire was slowly falling, replaced by a military banner of the Heaven Dou Empire embroidered with Swan.
Amidst the howling wind, the sound of the Heaven Dou Army Flag unfurling was like a heavy hammer, striking each person's heart.
"Impossible!" The last remaining Titled Douluo of the Star Luo Empire cried out in a low voice, his cheeks instantly turning red and then pale. He subconsciously clenched his fists, not even noticing the blood seeping from his palms through his claws. "The defenses of Heavenly Star Pass are strong enough to withstand the attack of 200,000 troops, and there are three Eight-Ring Soul Douluo in the garrison. How could this be..." Before he could finish speaking, his voice trembled. The vanished purple flag was like a knife stabbing into his heart.
Within the Clear Sky Sect's camp, several senior elders frowned deeply. One elder, wielding the Clear Sky Hammer, couldn't help but say in a deep voice, " Heavenly Star Pass the mountain, and the crossbow bolts stockpiled inside can pierce through the defenses of Soul Douluo. Even if an army of 100,000 were to launch a strong attack, it would take three days and three nights to breach the city... And yet, how long has it been?"
Tang Xiao a deep breath, his chest heaving, and his gaze swept over the dazzling sky-blue flag. He said in a deep voice, "Unless something unexpected happens inside the pass, there is absolutely no way it could have fallen so quickly." Tang Hao remained silent, but the sudden surge of violent Soul Power around him betrayed the shock in his heart.
On the Spirit Hall Empire's side, the atmosphere was even more oppressive and terrifying.
Qian Jun Douluo and Azure Luan Douluo exchanged a glance, both seeing anger in each other's eyes. To contain the main force of the Star Luo Empire, their Soul Master legions had suffered nearly 30% casualties outside the pass, finally managing to break through, only to have Heaven Dou's forces reap the benefits?
Golden Crocodile Douluo's face was grim, his fingers clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white. "Allies? Hmph, they're using us as stepping stones!" He could clearly feel that after the Heaven Dou Army occupied Heavenly Star Pass, it had already gained an invisible advantage over the Spirit Hall Empire. This alliance war seemed to be tilting in an uncontrollable direction.
The wind was still blowing, but the Heaven Dou Army flag fluttering atop Heavenly Star Pass had become a glaring symbol in the eyes of the three powerful factions, foreshadowing an increasingly complex and unpredictable course of the war.
The outcome was already decided invisibly; the change of control of Heavenly Star Pass rendered the continued fighting meaningless.
The Titled Douluo of the Star Luo Empire stared at the glaring banner, his eyes filled with resentment and anger, but he also knew that continuing the fight would be futile. The experts from the Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect also restrained their fighting spirit, and the tension between them quietly dissipated.
Without exchanging a single word or even a glance, the three powerful figures tacitly chose to cease hostilities.
The Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall surrounded Golden Crocodile Douluo, their Soul Power surging and transforming into several streams of light as they sped towards their own camp.
On the Clear Sky Sect Sect's side, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao exchanged a glance, then quickly led the elders away, their backs showing a hint of solemnity.
The Star Luo Empire's retainers took one last look at Heavenly Star Pass, their clenched fists slowly relaxing.
Despite their immense frustration, they knew very well that with the strength of Titled Douluo, if they were determined to leave, there were very few people in the world who could stop them. Several purple figures soared into the sky, leading their remaining subordinates, and retreated into the heart of the Star Luo Empire in the twilight, their figures quickly disappearing into the horizon.