With Qian Renxue's command, the Spirit Empire's soul master legions surged forward like a tidal wave, their momentum overwhelming.
Among them were not only Title Douluo-level powerhouses leading the charge, but also many soul masters of formidable strength.
Yan glanced at Shui Bing'er and Ye Lingling beside him and instructed,"Bing'er, I'll leave Lingling to you. Take care of yourself too."
"Mm, don't worry, we'll be fine."
Yan nodded, then flashed away.
The deafening shouts and footsteps of the Spirit Empire's soul master legions thundered like a raging sea, crashing toward the defensive line of the Star Luo Empire.
Facing the aggressive onslaught of the Spirit Empire's legions, the soul masters of the Star Luo Empire were also fully prepared for battle.
Tang San stood at the forefront of the Star Luo Empire's soul master formation, the Sea God Trident in his hand glinting brilliantly under the rays of the setting sun, as if it could cleave through all darkness and obstacles in the world.
His gaze was calm and deep, ready at any moment to unleash a thunderous blow upon the enemy.
At this tense moment of confrontation, a blazing streak suddenly cut across the sky.
Yan, like a meteor streaking through the night, flew to the sky above the battlefield and stopped at the very front.
The Flame Lord Martial Soul behind him burned fiercely, releasing destructive heat and energy. The intense fiery aura distorted the surrounding air.
"Lay down your weapons and you might have a sliver of hope. Resist, and only death awaits!"
Yan's voice rang across the entire battlefield, carrying an unquestionable majesty and dominance.
Faced with Yan's provocation, Tang Xiao, Tang San, and the others who had once been defeated by him gritted their teeth in fury.
Tang San raised the Sea God Trident and pointed it at Yan in the sky, shouting angrily:
"Even if I die today, I will never bow to you!"
Tang San's words boomed like thunder, echoing through the battlefield skies. Not only did it ignite the fighting spirit in the hearts of the Star Luo Empire's soul masters, but it also awakened their determination to resist the powerful enemy and protect their homeland.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze under this unyielding will, and the gaze of every soul master became incomparably resolute.
"For Star Luo! For glory! We will fight to the death!"
A general of the Star Luo Empire shouted loudly, and his voice was quickly echoed by many soul masters, gathering into an unstoppable force.
Tang San took a deep breath, soul power surging within him. The Sea God Trident in his hand shone even more dazzlingly.
Seeing this, Yan curled his lips into a cold smile.
"Tang San, you loser, even with death at your doorstep, you still talk tough. Do you really think that just because you have the Sea God's divine weapon, you can be my match? How naive. Today will be your death day!"
Yan's words were filled with overwhelming confidence and disdain.
As soon as he finished speaking, dazzling light suddenly erupted from around his body.
Black, black, black, red, red, red, red, red, crimson-gold — nine soul rings appeared one after another, like nine rainbows circling his body, exuding a powerful and terrifying aura.
The appearance of those nine soul rings undoubtedly added an air of arrogance to the Spirit Empire's soul master legions, while also placing unprecedented pressure and challenge upon the soul masters of the Star Luo Empire.
Seeing this, Tang Xiao's pupils contracted, and a grave expression flashed across his face.
He knew Yan was strong, but he hadn't expected him to have become so terrifying.
The last time he fought Yan, Yan's ninth soul ring was still a 200,000-year orange-red. Now, it had turned into a million-year crimson-gold.
He had no idea how Yan managed to do this.
Without a doubt, Yan's strength had reached its peak. To call him the strongest combat force of Spirit Hall would not be an exaggeration.
Beside Tang Xiao, Ning Fengzhi and Yu Xiaogang also showed expressions of shock.
As the master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Ning Fengzhi had keen eyesight. At this moment, even he narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze filled with disbelief and deep worry.
This was not just a leap in Yan's personal strength it was a massive impact on the entire battlefield.
Even the experienced Sword and Bone Douluo held their breath, deeply shaken by the sight of the million-year crimson-gold soul ring.
As the Grandmaster of theory, Yu Xiaogang's heart was even more turbulent at this moment.
"This… how is this possible?"
Yu Xiaogang muttered to himself.
He recalled the last time he had seen Yan on the battlefield.
At that time, Yan was already impressive, but nowhere near this suffocating level of power.
He knew that Yan's soul rings had evolved again and not just once.
Every evolution of a soul ring represented a massive increase in a soul master's power, especially a million-year soul ring, which was a legendary existence.
Yu Xiaogang quietly pondered to himself how Yan had reached this realm in such a short time, and what kind of power was behind it.
This sudden surge in strength forced him to reassess the entire situation.
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, trying to calm the turbulence in his heart.
He understood that, as the strategist of the team, he couldn't allow himself to be swayed by emotion.
Even when facing such a powerful enemy, he must not retreat.
Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San. Though there was worry in his gaze, it was also full of trust and anticipation.
"Xiao San, I truly didn't expect Yan's strength to become this terrifying. Stay rational. Don't clash head-on with him. We have to outwit him."
"Teacher, I understand."
In Tang San's eyes burned an unyielding fire. He gripped the Seagod Trident tightly, his soul power boiling within him as if it were about to burst through his body.
The light on the Seagod Trident grew even brighter with the fluctuation of his will, illuminating the entire sky.
Upon seeing Yan's soul rings, the other soul masters of the Star Luo Empire were also deeply shocked they had never seen such a powerful soul ring configuration.
Even among the soul masters of the Spirit Empire, many found it hard to believe.
Although they had long heard that Yan possessed a million-year soul ring, seeing it with their own eyes still left All of them shaken.
Off to the side, Huo Wu exclaimed:
"Bing'er, is that really the Brother Yan we knew? Just what have you two gone through these past two years?"
"He's not even human anymore he's practically a god!"
"He's so strong, terrifyingly strong!"
Huo Wushuang and Feng Xiaotian also exclaimed.
The soul masters of the Spirit Empire all felt fortunate that Yan was on their side and not an enemy.
Facing the overwhelming, god-of-war-like presence of Yan, a look of grim determination flashed in Tang Xiao's eyes.
He still remembered clearly his last defeat at Yan's hands.
This time, in order to wipe away that shame, he was ready to die if necessary.
"Xiao San, the Master is right we can't go head-on with him. I'll go first and drain some of his soul power. Then you find your opportunity and strike him with your Seagod Trident for a fatal blow."
Before Tang Xiao's words even finished, he released the true form of the Clear Sky Hammer.
Seeing that Tang Xiao had made up his mind, Tang San grew a bit worried.
"Uncle, be careful!"
"Xiao San, remember what I've always told you Clear Sky Sect never admits defeat!"
With that, Tang Xiao turned into a stream of light and shot forward