In front of Heaven Dou City, the sun hung in the sky. Although it was not yet noon, the sunlight still dispersed some of the surrounding chill.
Not far outside the city, the Sun Moon Empire's army of over ten thousand stood in strict formation. The armor engraved with sun-moon patterns completely covered the snow on the ground. From a distance, it looked like an endless stretch of black.
However, despite gathering such a large army, the Sun Moon Empire showed no intention of attacking Heaven Dou City.
In front of the military formation, more than ten figures hovered in the air, seemingly waiting for something.
A moment later, several figures finally appeared slowly on the walls of Heaven Dou City. Leading them was Xuan Zi, currently the strongest on the surface of Shrek Academy, a rank 98 Super Douluo.
Xuan Zi scanned the surroundings. With his perception, he could naturally sense that many gazes, both overt and hidden, were focused here. Some belonged to ordinary soul masters, while others came from experts concealing their strength.
This gamble between Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Empire had unknowingly attracted the attention of the entire Douluo Continent. More than half of the continent's Title Douluo had appeared here, either openly or in secret.
"As expected of Shrek Academy, you arrived exactly at the appointed time, not a moment off," Zhongli Wu said, slowly stepping forward. His voice, carried by soul power fluctuations, traveled far.
A deep yellow light flared beside Xuan Zi as he, too, rose into the air. He had changed his attire; though not extravagant, it was quite proper and different from his usual appearance.
"I have nothing to say to you, evil soul masters. Since you arranged this gamble here, bring the person out."
"Hahaha." Zhongli Wu was not annoyed and laughed heartily. "It seems you have some misunderstandings about our Holy Church, but no matter. The person you want is right here."
Saying this, he glanced back. Beside him, Feng Ling grabbed Yan Shaozhe and flew into the air.
After some time apart, Yan Shaozhe looked much more haggard. His face was visibly thinner, and even his aura seemed intermittent and faltering.
"What, what have you done to Shaozhe?" Xuan Zi's brows furrowed. The words "you" had just come out in a shout when he suddenly seemed to think of something, and his tone changed sharply.
"You mean him?" Zhongli Wu glanced back again. "He owes our church a debt, so naturally he must repay it in full. But rest assured, he has quite a connection with our church. His life is not in danger."
"Bullshit!" From the top of Heaven Dou City's walls, Xian Lin'er shouted as she flew into the air. "You're simply talking nonsense! How could someone from Shrek Academy have any relation to you, evil soul masters!"
Zhongli Wu gave a light chuckle but had no intention of explaining further.
Xuan Zi remained silent for a moment, his wary gaze falling on Feng Ling. Her cultivation seemed to have just broken through and was still very unstable. The aura she occasionally revealed was already comparable to Zhongli Wu's beside her.
"No need for more words. Since you want to challenge Shrek Academy, make your move."
With that, Xuan Zi raised his hand to signal Xian Lin'er to fall back.
Then, a long howl like that of an ox or a dragon rang out. The light around him instantly became dazzling, and his terrifying aura was released without any reservation.
In the front ranks of the Sun Moon Empire's army, thousands of soul engineers lit up with faint milky-white glows. The lights intertwined and merged, completely blocking Xuan Zi's released pressure.
Xuan Zi frowned slightly at the sight.
The Sun Moon Empire's soul tools could now achieve great power by connecting large numbers of soul engineers. If this kind of soul tool could not be countered, the three great empires might even lose their advantage in Title Douluo.
On the opposite side, Zhongli Wu's expression did not look good either.
He was no stranger to Xuan Zi's technique. Back in Sun Moon Empire territory, Xuan Zi had used this very move to hold his own against Long Xiaoyao, a Limit Douluo, for a time.
To use such a technique right from the start, did he intend a quick battle, or was he hiding other trump cards?
After hesitating, he glanced back at one of the worshippers behind him.
"Yes, Cult Master."
The worshipper understood and cupped his hands before flying into the air.
Among the Holy Spirit Cult's worshippers, their strength surpassed even the elders. Even Scorpion Tiger Douluo Zhang Peng, who possessed Super Douluo cultivation, was merely the Sixth Worshipper.
However, just as everyone anticipated a spectacular battle, the light around Xuan Zi grew even brighter. Dragon-like scales seemed to grow across his body.
A ring of light spread outward. Everyone nearby and far away felt their bodies suddenly grow heavy, and that worshipper was bound in place by the power of the earth, unable to move.
In the next instant, Xuan Zi's figure flashed past. The worshipper fell to the ground without any chance to struggle.
In an instant, the surroundings fell completely silent, with only the clear sound of the worshipper's body hitting the ground standing out.
Zhongli Wu's expression changed drastically. Compared to that night, Xuan Zi's strength seemed to have grown even further.
"Next."
Xuan Zi's low voice rang out. Though not loud, it still reached everyone's ears clearly.
Zhongli Wu turned back. Behind him, all the worshippers' eyes flickered with slight avoidance.
"Sigh, I'll do it then."
Just as Zhongli Wu was hesitating, Long Xiaoyao's voice suddenly came from behind.
"Uncle Long!"
Zhongli Wu's eyes lit up instantly.
"Xuan Zi, I know where your power comes from. You are no match for me. Let Mu En come out."
Long Xiaoyao's voice echoed grandly between heaven and earth. No figure appeared, nor was there any overly powerful aura.
But at that moment, whether in Heaven Dou City, the Sun Moon Empire army, or among the surrounding soul masters watching, everyone, regardless of cultivation, felt the same thing.
The sky seemed to darken.
Limit Douluo.
In this moment, Long Xiaoyao showed every soul master present what level of cultivation truly deserved to be called "Limit."
Not only the limit that soul masters could reach, but also the limit of power this continent could contain. A casual gesture could influence heaven and earth itself.
Long Xiaoyao's figure appeared silently in the air, as if he had been standing there from the very beginning.
Without waiting for Xuan Zi's response, he spoke again, "Mu En, don't you want to come out and see an old friend?"
"Sigh—"
A long sigh sounded. Amid the dimming heaven and earth, it was as if a new sun rose. At first, it was a small point, then it suddenly expanded outward.
In the blink of an eye, the vast Heaven Dou City was covered by a layer of bright light, as if cast in gold.
Yan Shaozhe, held in Feng Ling's grasp, seemed to sense something and gradually regained consciousness.
He raised his head slightly and looked forward. The entire world was divided into two distinct halves of gold and black by two completely opposing forces.
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