The old emperor remained silent for a long time, his fingertips lightly tapping the table. His gaze fell on the window—the people in the city were helping the old and children hide in the cellars, and the soldiers were carrying the last remaining stones and arrows on the city walls. This capital city, which had carried the foundation of the Star Luo Empire for hundreds of years, was now standing on the edge of a precipice of survival.
The impact on the table nearly knocked over the teacup. He grabbed the White Tiger totem jade pendant from his waist, raised it above his head, and spoke in an aged yet resolute voice, "My ancestors established their rule over the world with the White Tiger Martial Soul, guarding the territory of the Star Luo Empire and protecting the people in the city! Even if the city falls and the country perishes today, we must never bow to the allied forces—if we surrender, how can we face the emperors of the past? How can we be worthy of the White Tiger blood flowing in our veins!"
The civil and military officials in the council hall were initially silent, then some drew their swords and shouted in unison, "We are willing to fight to the death with Your Majesty!" The voices rose and fell, eventually coalescing into a deafening roar. The old emperor placed the jade pendant in Dai Mubai's hand and said in a deep voice, "Defend the city gates, and you will defend the last vestige of the Star Luo Empire's dignity." Mubai pendant tightly, the aura of his White Tiger Martial Soul surging around him. He exchanged a glance with Zhu Zhuqing beside him, and they both bowed, "Your subject obeys!"
When the message reached the allied forces' camp, Yu Tianheng was inspecting siege equipment with generals from the Spirit Hall Empire.
Hearing that Star Luo Empire vowed never to surrender, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. He threw the Soul Cannon blueprints onto the table. "Since they won't listen to reason, let them see the strength of the allied forces!" The general of the Spirit Hall Empire sneered and waved to summon a messenger, "Pass down the order: launch the general offensive at 3:45 noon sharp!"
At noon, the horns of the allied forces pierced the sky. The heavy Soul Cannon of the Heaven Dou Empire fired first, the roar shaking the earth. The shells landed on the Star Luo City Wall, sending rubble and dust flying, and most of the defensive fortifications on the city wall collapsed instantly.
The Soul Master of the Spirit Hall Empire followed closely behind, their illusory forms of Martial Soul such as Titan Giant Ape and Jade Phosphor Purple Serpent blotting out the sky. The Soul Master climbed the siege ladders and engaged in close combat with the Star Luo Empire on the city walls.
Dai Mubai stood atop the city gate tower and unleashed the Hell White Tiger Fusion Technique. A massive White Tiger phantom roared and pounced on the allied forces, smashing several siege ladders with a single claw.
The allied forces' offensive was relentless, like a tidal wave. The Soul Engineer of the Heaven Dou Spirit Hall Empire provided continuous support from the rear, while the Soul Douluo -level experts of the Martial Soul Empire broke through the Star Luo Empire ' defenses and approached the city gate. Zhu Zhuqing's Nether Civet Martial Soul weaved through the crowd, its sharp claws slicing through the throats of allied soldiers, but she was also struck by a Soul Saint's Soul Skill, blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.
The old emperor himself donned armor and took to the battlefield, standing at the breach in the city wall, long sword in hand. The White Tiger's Soul Power resided behind him, and with each swing, he could kill several allied soldiers. His hair was stained red with blood, yet his eyes remained piercing as he roared at the soldiers behind him, "Kill! For the Star Luo Empire!" Inspired by the emperor's aura, the soldiers, despite being covered in wounds, held their ground, using their bodies to block the allied forces' attack.
As the sun set, the gates of Star Luo City had been breached by the allied forces, and a large number of allied soldiers poured into the city. The old emperor leaned against the broken wall, a spear stuck in his chest, shot by Yu Tianheng, but he still gripped his sword tightly.
Despite being covered in wounds and surrounded by several Allied Soul Master, Dai Mubai refused to admit defeat, his White Tiger Claw tearing through the enemy's armor time and time again.
The streets of Star Luo City were filled with the sight of fighting, blood staining the bluestone pavement and the air thick with the stench of blood—this deadly battle had only just begun.
Amidst the ruins on the west side of Star Luo City, a torrent of Soul Power, shimmering black and red, tore through the sky. Tang Hao, leading a group of Titled Douluo from the Clear Sky Sect, stood before them, their Clear Sky True Body figures obscuring the sky. They formed a defensive line back-to-back with the two remaining Titled Douluo of the Star Luo Empire. Opposite them were eight Titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall Empire, led by Golden Crocodile Douluo. Golden crocodile scales and various Martial Soul halos spread a death barrier across the ruins.
" Clear Sky Sect, today is your burial ground!" The aged voice of Golden Crocodile Douluo, carrying with it Soul Power, exploded as he activated his Ninth Soul Skill, " Golden Crocodile Heaven-Shattering Bite," and his enormous golden crocodile head pounced on Tang Hao with the power to devour everything.
Instead of retreating, Tang Hao advanced, the black patterns on his Clear Sky Hammer surging. He unleashed the " Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer " with eighty-one strikes, and the shockwave from the collision of black and gold pulverized the surrounding hundred-meter-wide ruins into dust.
The White Tiger Douluo and the Civet Douluo of the Star Luo Empire followed closely behind. The White Tiger True Body's claws tore through the air, and the Spirit Cat's speed turned into a blur as it attacked the Spirit Hall Empire's flank, only to be besieged by five Titled Douluo.
The battlefield situation gradually shifted. Three Titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall Empire entangled Tang Hao, while the remaining two besieged the Star Luo Empire Second Douluo. The golden crocodile scales shone brighter and brighter, and Tang Hao's arm was already bleeding from the residual force of the crocodile head.
"Retreat!" Tang Hao roared, unleashing the final blow of Clear Sky Hammer to force back Golden Crocodile Douluo. He then turned and shielded Tang San behind him. "Take Tang San with you, I'll cover the rear!" The Titled Douluo of the Clear Sky Sect immediately formed a protective formation, their Soul Power creating a barrier to block the pursuing Soul Skill. Although the two Titled Douluo of the Star Luo Empire were covered in wounds, they still gritted their teeth and held the rear.
Within the Spirit Hall Empire's ranks, Golden Crocodile Douluo watched the retreating figures, raised his hand, and roared, "Kill! Leave no one alive!"
On the canyon road Star Luo City, a storm of Soul Power stirred up sand and stones everywhere.
Tang Hao stood at the front of the formation, holding the Clear Sky Hammer. Behind him were the White Tiger Douluo and the Civet Douluo of the Star Luo Empire, both covered in blood. The three formed the last line of defense. On the other side was an encirclement of eight Titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall Empire, led by the Golden Crocodile Douluo, whose cold light was intimidating in the twilight.
"Trying to leave? Not so easy!" Golden Crocodile Douluo roared, and eight Soul Ring lit up simultaneously. Two Titled Douluo pounced on the Star Luo Empire Second Douluo first—they were already heavily injured. The afterimage of Civet Douluo had barely flashed by when a Purple Lightning Soul Skill pierced their chests. White Tiger Douluo roared and unleashed his Ninth Soul Skill, but was suppressed by the combined efforts of three Titled Douluo. The White Tiger True Body collapsed with a bang, and he finally collapsed from exhaustion.
In an instant, only Tang Hao remained. He roared, the black patterns on the Clear Sky Hammer surged, and the Clear Sky True Body rose from the ground. "You will not be able to take another step forward!" The Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer was like a storm, each hammer blow cracking the ground. A Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall Empire was unable to dodge in time and was hit in the chest by the hammer handle, coughing up blood and flying backward.
The eight-person attack was like a net from heaven and earth. Golden Crocodile Douluo's " Golden Crocodile Heaven-Shattering Bite " tore open Tang Hao's left shoulder, and another Titled Douluo's poisonous Soul Skill wrapped around his right leg. Tang Hao's Soul Power was rapidly depleting, and his hammer speed gradually slowed down, but he still held the canyon entrance firmly, his eyes always fixed on the direction where Tang San had retreated.
"It's time to end this!" Golden Crocodile Douluo led everyone to unleash their Ninth Soul Skill, and various Soul Skill converged into a destructive torrent.