"Damn it, you really deserve to die."
After the barrage of missiles, Lion Douluo rushed out of the smoke and dust with his subordinates, radiating a powerful desire to destroy everything.
The spirit masters behind him were also in bad condition. Several spirit masters had died completely under the bombardment of numerous level-eight spirit weapons. Even Qian Fu, the head of the Qian family, had his leg broken.
Xu Zilong was pleased with this wave of support. Not only had he avenged the Spirit Hall, but he had also taken revenge on Xu Mingxi, whom he deeply hated. If the Star Crown Sect wanted to regain its former glory, it would take at least decades or even centuries of effort.
However, the Spirit Empire's operation could be said to have failed entirely. Many of its titled Douluo had consumed large amounts of spirit power in that explosion, and the risk of continuing the fight was too great.
Lion Douluo looked at the members of the Star Crown Sect gathered beneath the Star Tree and saw Qingluan Douluo and Guangling Douluo lying motionless among them. He sighed helplessly.
Perhaps this was fate. The Star Crown Sect was destined to prosper in this era. A sect with more than ten titled Douluo was truly blessed with fortune.
It would be a lie to say he felt no hatred in his heart, but all that hatred was now directed at the Xu family abroad. He had no idea where the High Priest had found people bold enough to betray the Spirit Empire.
Seeing the scattered soul-guiding shells and fragments of soul-guiding armor on the ground, Lion Douluo and his men collected everything and prepared to bring it back for blacksmiths to study and see if it could be replicated.
This equipment was clearly a war weapon, far more powerful than Tang San's hidden weapons.
Before leaving, Lion Douluo flew into the sky above the mountain and looked down at the people beneath the Star Tree with a majestic gaze. His domineering voice echoed across the mountain peak.
"Remember this, people of the Star Crown Sect. Take good care of Qingluan Douluo and Guangling Douluo. If not, next time will be your annihilation."
His threat was ignored by Xu Fangming and the others. They didn't execute Qingluan and the others yet, but were waiting for news from Xu Mingxi.
The battle at sea would truly determine the ruler of the Douluo Continent and whether the Star Crown Sect could stand at its summit.
To prevent Lion Douluo and his men from launching another attack, Xu Fangming and the others did not leave the rear mountain, relying on two two-hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts to ensure their safety.
However, Xu Mingxi, whom they placed all their hopes in, was currently in a difficult situation.
He had stopped Tang Chen and didn't allow him to return to Sea God Island with Bo Saixi's body, but had expended too much of his own power.
After Tang Chen detonated his ring, he collapsed onto the ship below with Bo Saixi in his arms, and the team stared at him blankly.
The Spirit Empire and the Star Luo Empire were battling, but if Tang Chen wanted to leave, he would become a target for both sides.
He had already given up on leaving. If his descendants could not fulfill their duty, then the Clear Sky Sect would fall. It was fine for him to accompany Xixi to the end.
One side had been completely wiped out. Now, only the Spirit Empire and the Star Luo Empire remained in the fight to rule the Douluo Continent.
To shake Xu Mingxi's resolve, Qian Daoliu deliberately leaked the news that Lion Douluo had led a raid on the Star Crown Sect.
He hadn't expected that the Star Crown Sect, even after dispatching so many Super Douluo, could still withstand an assault from five Super Douluo.
"Star God Douluo, shouldn't the Star Crown Sect have already been crushed by Lion by now? Don't you want to go back and take a look?"
While launching his verbal assault, Qian Daoliu continued to coordinate attacks with Bibi Dong, determined to bring down Xu Mingxi as quickly as possible.
Otherwise, once Dumbledore's Sword and his men recovered, Golden Crocodile wouldn't be able to stop them alone and might be annihilated entirely in a siege.
But how could Xu Mingxi give them that chance? He chose to evade and refused to face them directly.
It was too late to rush back to the Star Crown Sect now. Moreover, with two two-hundred-thousand-year-old plant-type soul beasts guarding the rear mountain, their self-defense should be secure.
Still, Qian Daoliu was growing frustrated. He had failed to defeat Xu Mingxi after so long. Looking back, he saw Golden Crocodile Douluo struggling to endure the siege with his thick skin and flesh.
We can't wait any longer!
Qian Daoliu was alarmed. This time, things had turned against them, and Lion Douluo's actions had completely offended the Star Crown Sect. He had to eliminate Xu Mingxi entirely to feel at ease.
The angel statue far away in the Spirit Empire's capital began to emit holy angelic light. Qian Renxue, who had been kneeling before the statue in contemplation, suddenly raised her head and looked toward Qian Daoliu. For the first time, she regretted disguising herself in the Heaven Dou Empire.
Grandfather must be in danger again if he was using the power of the angel. If she had stayed in the Spirit Hall and cultivated properly, everything would have been fine.
With her innate level 20 spirit power, if she had trained seriously from a young age and ignored everything else, even if she hadn't become an Angel God, she would have at least become a Super Douluo by now.
She wouldn't be like this now, stuck in the Angel Temple, helplessly waiting for news from her grandfather and the other worshipers.
The battle at sea didn't pause for Qian Renxue's worries. Angelic holy light gathered in Qian Daoliu's hands. Anyone with sharp eyes could see he was about to unleash his full strength.
Everyone on the battlefield turned their attention to this side. The sect leaders grew increasingly anxious. Golden Crocodile Douluo was repeatedly struck until he vomited blood. Bibi Dong's gaze shifted toward Qian Daoliu and Xu Mingxi.
Tang San and the others below were also watching. The final outcome of their fate rested on this next clash.
Qian Daoliu touched the Angelic Holy Sword with his palm, and the angelic bloodline and divine faith power reacted intensely. Angelic Holy Light shone brightly, even overwhelming Xu Mingxi's Star Domain.
He was seen wielding the Angelic Holy Sword, his whole body covered in Angelic Holy Light. Six angel wings fluttered behind him, and he vanished from Xu Mingxi's sight in an instant.
Xu Mingxi, who had never fought Qian Daoliu before, finally understood why he was called the strongest in the heavens. With the blessing of Angelic Holy Light, his speed was unmatched among gods.
"Eighth Soul Skill: Flaming Sun Envelops the Body."
"Ninth Soul Skill: Sirius Worships the Moon."
Golden-red and silver light interwove, forming a protective shield on Xu Mingxi's body. The Golden Crow wings wrapped around him, trying to withstand Qian Daoliu's sudden attack.
However, under the Angelic Holy Light, the layers of energy began to melt. Qian Daoliu instantly appeared behind Xu Mingxi and stabbed him from the back with his sword.
"Mingxi!!"
"Your Majesty!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo could no longer stop the furious crowd. He was beaten to death and fell powerlessly into the sea. The others immediately launched their strongest attacks at Qian Daoliu.
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