The next day.
The news of the Sun Moon Empire declaring war on the Star Luo Empire instantly ignited the people on both continents.
The people of the Sun Moon Empire had not been away from war for long, so they had no particular reaction to going to war with the Star Luo Empire; instead, they were filled with fanaticism.
After achieving the feat of unifying the continent, the Sun Moon Empire, from top to bottom, was unprecedentedly united. At this time, if the Star Luo Empire dared to offend them, then they would fight until it surrendered or was annihilated.
Compared to the fanaticism of the Sun Moon Empire, the various forces on the Douluo Continent who received the news were bewildered. How could war just suddenly break out?
Immediately, many small and medium-sized forces quickly withdrew their external presences, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.
That night.
Star Luo Empire, inside the Star Luo City Imperial Palace.
"Bastards, the Sun Moon Empire is utterly shameless, actually slandering us for secretly slaughtering their taxi soldiers. Were the three thousand soldiers we lost previously not human lives?" Dai Tianfeng, the current Emperor of Star Luo, said with a very grim expression as he looked at the message on the table. Even though he tried his best to control his agitated emotions, he still slammed his palm heavily onto the expensive tabletop.
With a bang, the table, worth 100,000 gold Soul Coins, shattered in response.
"Your Majesty, the Sun Moon Empire probably had the idea of starting a war long ago. Even if there wasn't this reason, there would have been others," said Zhu Changwen, the head of the Zhu family, who was standing below, cupping his hands as he looked at the enraged Dai Tianfeng.
At the mention of this, Dai Tianfeng's face turned even greener. On the original Douluo Continent, there were two great empires, Star Luo and Heaven Dou. The Sun Moon Empire didn't choose Heaven Dou but instead chose Star Luo. Did they think Star Luo was inferior to Heaven Dou?
Did they really take his Star Luo Empire for a soft persimmon to be squeezed? Thinking of this, a fierce glint flashed in Dai Tianfeng's eyes.
"Issue an imperial decree! The Sun Moon Empire has unjustly started a war, which is an act of great rebellion. Order the Grand General to lead an army of 400,000 to resist the foreign enemy," Dai Tianfeng said slowly with a solemn expression, an aura of killing intent faintly emanating from him.
"Since they take my Star Luo Empire for a soft persimmon to be squeezed, I will shatter their teeth."
"Your Majesty, you must not! The Sun Moon Empire is powerful, and its spirit tools are terrifying. Moreover, the Heaven Dou Empire on the Douluo Continent is eyeing us covetously. If we get bogged down in a stalemate with the Sun Moon Empire, it might benefit the Heaven Dou Empire!"
As soon as Dai Tianfeng's imperial decree was issued, an untimely voice spoke up. In any empire, if there are hawks, there will be doves. Zheng Gang, the head of the Zheng family, was of the peace-seeking faction.
Instantly, Dai Tianfeng's murderous gaze fell upon him.
"It is best to value peace in all matters. We should first send an envoy to communicate..."
"I'll communicate with your mother's head!!!" Before the other party could finish speaking, a tiger's roar erupted. Dai Tianfeng instantly completed his Spirit possession, and nine Soul Rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black—slowly appeared. A scorching wave of light shot out from Dai Tianfeng's mouth.
"Bang!"
After a White Tiger Fierce Light Wave, Zheng Gang was instantly severely wounded and fell unconscious.
"Anyone who dares to speak of peace again shall die!" A murderous gaze swept over everyone in the hall, and those who met Dai Tianfeng's eyes lowered their heads.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
As the Star Luo imperial family responded, two massive empires, with a total of 600,000 troops, were about to engage in a great battle on the border of the two nations, the Ming Dou Mountain Range... Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"These spirit tools are truly useful. The sect's strength has increased by at least fifty percent," Ning Fengzhi said with delight, sitting in the main hall of the sect master, toying with a Level 4 Soul Guidance Cannon.
"Unfortunately, for Level 6 and above spirit tools, the Sun Moon Empire absolutely refuses to budge. Those are the truly good things."
Looking at the regretful Ning Fengzhi, Bone Douluo said, "Fengzhi, I imagine even the Sun Moon Empire doesn't have many Level 6 spirit tools. They are probably their most prized possessions, so it's normal that they are difficult to acquire."
"Uncle Gu, how could I not know? What I want to know even more is what a Level 9 spirit tool would be like. Such a treasure of the sect, if I cannot obtain it, my heart will not be at ease!"
"How about I make a trip to Ming City?" Gu Rong's eyes rolled, and he said in a wistful tone.
"Absolutely not!" Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo both objected simultaneously.
"Why?" Gu Rong asked curiously. He was known as the number one defender on the Douluo Continent, and his Bone Dragon Spirit also possessed the rare spatial attribute. Where in the world could he not go?
"Old Bones, I've been to the Ming City Imperial Palace. That place is very dangerous, extremely dangerous," Sword Douluo Chen Xin said with a solemn tone.
Whenever he thought back to the sense of threat he felt after entering the Sun Moon Imperial Palace when he accompanied Ning Fengzhi to Ming City for business, he couldn't help but feel his hair stand on end. The Sun Moon Imperial Palace was definitely one of the most dangerous places under heaven.
Even he wasn't confident he could leave unscathed.
"It seems the Sun Moon Empire is hiding a lot," seeing Sword Douluo's expression, Bone Douluo's expression also gradually became solemn. Although he and Sword Douluo had argued their whole lives, on important matters, he trusted the other's judgment.
"We must learn about spirit tools. I am still discussing this matter with the Sun Moon side."
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo nodded in agreement. Although they didn't believe any spirit tool could threaten their lives, for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, spirit tools were divine artifacts.
"Sect Master!"
"Come in." The three turned to look at the black-clad man who walked into the hall. He handed a secret letter to Ning Fengzhi and then left.
Ning Fengzhi opened the secret letter, quickly scanned it, and his face changed: "The Sun Moon Empire and the Star Luo Empire have gone to war!"
"!!!" Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo's expressions instantly became solemn... Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
"Why did the Sun Moon Empire suddenly declare war on Star Luo?" Xue Ye looked at the intelligence in his hand, his face filled with bewilderment.
"Your Majesty, the Star Luo Empire's attitude towards the Sun Moon Empire is completely different from ours. There have long been frictions between the two sides in the Ming Dou Mountain Range. This sudden outbreak of war, the fuse, was probably in the Ming Dou Mountain Range," said Imperial Marshal Ge Long, cupping his hands.
"War between Star Luo and Sun Moon is not a bad thing for my Heaven Dou. Why not take this opportunity to reclaim the territory that the Star Luo Empire seized from us in the past?" Someone suggested, a glint of excitement flashing in his eyes.
"Impossible." Before Xue Ye could even consider it, Ge Long was the first to stop him: "Currently, it's only a war between two nations. If we also participate, Star Luo will certainly not be able to withstand the attacks of two great empires. If Star Luo is annihilated, how will our Heaven Dou manage itself?"
"The Marshal is right. Spirit Hall is ambitious and must be guarded against." Xue Ye nodded, a look of apprehension flashing in his eyes.
Compared to the other two great empires, the unfathomable Spirit Hall was what made him most wary.
"A three-way standoff is the best outcome. No matter which side falls into a disadvantage, we must intervene to prevent the war from escalating."
"This is a good opportunity to see exactly how strong the Sun Moon Empire is."
"Marshal Ge Long, lead a large army to the border and wait for an opportunity!"