Under Yu Ming City, one after another, light shields rose within the Sun Moon Empire army. The linkage of Soul Guidance Devices greatly enhanced their capabilities, but they still could not last long under the attacks of Titled Douluo and Spirit Douluo.
The person who had just blocked that attack was Xuan Zi from Shrek Academy. As he made his move, dozens of Spirit Douluo flew out from Yu Ming City and descended into the Sun Moon Empire's Soul Master legions.
On the battlements of Yu Ming City, figures from Shrek City moved about continuously, deploying strange-shaped spirit cannons.
Marshal Dai Hao coughed a few times as he watched the people from Shrek City rearrange the city's defenses with the latest spirit cannons. Although it was already too late to fully set up defenses with the enemy at the gates, the original spirit cannons of Yu Ming City were not very effective, so it was better to let the Shrek people try.
"Thank you, Elder Xuan, for your assistance."
"Sigh." Xuan Zi waved his hand, simply looking at the boundless Sun Moon Empire army before him. "Marshal, there is no need to be polite. In this time of continental crisis, how could Shrek stand idly by?"
"However, Marshal, you must prepare as soon as possible. Although we have new spirit cannons and our support, the power of a Limit Douluo is too immense. If the Sun Moon Empire's Death God Douluo makes a move, Yu Ming City may not be able to hold."
"No matter how difficult it is, I must stop the Sun Moon Empire here."
Marshal Dai Hao knew clearly that beyond Yu Ming City, the Star Luo Empire had no more natural defenses. Once this place was breached, it would mean the loss of a vast stretch of territory.
Things often happened just as one feared. Just as Xuan Zi and Marshal Dai Hao were discussing the war, a vast aura swept over everything.
Even before it drew near, an unsettling sensation emanated from afar. Although the soldiers gathered near Yu Ming City were all battle-hardened, the feeling of mountains of corpses and seas of blood descending from the sky still caused a heavy sense of oppression.
Gusts of cold wind blew, and vengeful spirits wailed. Even the Sun Moon Empire's army felt uncomfortable upon sensing this aura.
This was not Ye Xishui's first move. Although they had previously known that the Sun Moon Empire did not oppose Evil Soul Masters, it was only after Ye Xishui's two earlier attacks that they truly understood their horror. Uneasy voices began to emerge among the army composed of Soul Masters and ordinary soldiers.
On the city wall, a young man who was setting up a spirit cannon suddenly stopped.
"Yuhao, what's wrong? Is there a problem with the spirit cannon?"
"No." The young man shook his head, his gaze fixed on the sky.
"Teacher, is what you said true?" Huo Yuhao asked within his spiritual sea.
"Indeed." An aged voice echoed within it. "The owner of this aura possesses power that does not belong to this world. However, she has not mastered it yet, otherwise her strength would not be limited to its current level."
As Huo Yuhao and Electrolux conversed, several rays of light had already converged in the sky.
The sky darkened instantly, and a silver moon appeared overhead, its cold moonlight obscuring the sun.
Three figures stood in midair, each surrounded by nine spirit rings.
Dai Yueheng looked up at the sky, gazing at the figure who had always remained in his heart. He never expected to see her again here after so many years.
Marshal Dai Hao felt the powerful aura filling the air. He took a deep breath and was about to fly forward, but Xuan Zi held him back.
"We will handle the Death God Douluo. Marshal, you should command the troops from here. Furthermore, I have brought a disciple from the Academy whose abilities can assist you."
Marshal Dai Hao met Xuan Zi's gaze through his disheveled hair and slowly nodded. "Good. Elder Xuan, please rest assured. I will ensure the safety of the Shrek disciple."
Xuan Zi nodded and turned, flying toward the sky. Earth-yellow light gathered continuously, and a massive, strangely shaped ox-like phantom appeared in midair.
Marshal Dai Hao exhaled and looked down at Yu Ming City. Although Spirit Masters from Shrek City were reinforcing the front and blocking the enemy, the battle line was still being pushed steadily toward the city.
Having commanded armies for many years, Marshal Dai Hao understood that defending a city did not mean hiding within it.
"Issue my order. Open the city gates and launch a proactive attack."
Rumbling sounds echoed through the air. On one side were mountains of corpses and seas of blood, while on the other, multiple auras converged.
The earth trembled as an earth-yellow glow gathered visibly toward the sky. At the same time, the silver moon had completely obscured the sun, bathing both sky and ground in silver light.
Green light flickered through the sky, constantly sweeping past Ye Xishui.
Illusory shadows rose around her, and mournful wails echoed endlessly.
A rumble suddenly sounded from Yu Ming City as figures charged out. Several armies composed of Spirit Masters quickly reached the area below the city, all mounted on spirit beasts, their spirit rings glowing continuously.
The Sun Moon Empire's Soul Master legions had already had their formation disrupted by Shrek's Spirit Douluo, and now they were even less able to resist.
Their formation scattered instantly. The low-level Soul Masters, now disorganized, could no longer stop the Star Luo Empire's counterattack.
On the city wall, a young man stood beside Marshal Dai Hao.
"You've worked hard."
"Marshal, you are too kind," the young man replied, closing his eyes slightly. Two yellow, two purple, and three black spirit rings rose slowly around him. Below Yu Ming City, halos appeared above the heads of all Star Luo Empire soldiers.
The counterattack paused for an instant. In the next moment, an even more immense aura surged from the army formation. Each soldier was strengthened, their movements becoming noticeably more agile.
"Is that Senior Brother Mo Xuan?"
Huo Yuhao glanced in Marshal Dai Hao's direction.
"That's right. Senior Brother Mo Xuan is a war-type support system Spirit Master. Although his amplification of individual Spirit Masters is not strong, his range is extremely wide. For every spirit ring he possesses, the amplification range increases by one kilometer. Now that he is a Spirit Saint, he can cover the entire battlefield."
The armies of the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire were fully entangled in battle. Beside a tall officer, his spirit ring lit up as he crossed his hands and swept his long halberd forward, sending a head flying into the air.
The thick smell of blood filled his nostrils. Pan Yue flicked his wrist, and the bloodstains on his Spirit, the Battle-Breaking Halberd, dripped onto the ground.
The space before him cleared slightly. Looking around, he saw many people wielding long staffs, chopping and sweeping as they struck down opposing Soul Masters. They were all his clansmen.
"Brother Yue."
One of them noticed his gaze and took the chance to look up and call out.
"Be careful."
Pan Yue said nothing more. He pulled on the reins, and the spirit beast beneath him turned and charged back into the Sun Moon Empire army.