Chapter 233: The Fear of the Two Great Empires; The Zhu Clan Betrays the Dai Clan
The empire established by Spirit Hall had its capital in Spirit City. The ruler of the empire was Yun Yuan, the legendary soul master who had ascended to godhood several decades ago.
Before today, no one had imagined that Spirit Hall, the overlord that had ruled the continent for tens of thousands of years, would actually establish an empire.
Could it be that Spirit Hall truly intended to unify the entire Douluo Continent?
The establishment of the Spirit Empire dealt the greatest blow to the two great empires.
Heaven Dou Empire.
The moment Emperor Xue Ye heard the news, his body went limp, and he collapsed onto the throne, unable to calm the turmoil in his heart for a long time.
"Spirit... Hall... has officially established the Spirit Empire? How is that possible?"
"Then what path remains for my Heaven Dou Empire?"
When the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect withdrew from the Heaven Dou Empire, Emperor Xue Ye had only felt anger and dissatisfaction, but not fear.
That was because he knew that although the Star Luo Empire was stronger than the Heaven Dou Empire, it was absolutely not powerful enough to destroy the Heaven Dou Empire.
But now, Spirit Hall, which had stood at the peak of the continent for tens of thousands of years, had established an empire.
Even with an army of a million soldiers, how could the Heaven Dou Empire possibly withstand Spirit Hall's offensive?
"Quick, summon all the ministers to the hall. This concerns the survival of the Heaven Dou Empire. I must discuss it with everyone."
Emperor Xue Ye abruptly rose from the throne. His eyes were bloodshot, and the immense burden on his shoulders made it difficult for him to breathe.
He refused to become the ruler of a fallen nation.
Even if there were only the slightest chance, he would never give up resisting.
Emperor Xue Ye's reaction was pitiful, but the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire was not much better.
Star Luo Empire, Imperial Palace.
"Is Heaven truly going to destroy my Star Luo Empire?"
"Spirit Hall, Spirit Hall! Why must you interfere in the affairs of empires? Wasn't it enough for you to remain the continent's supreme power?"
The Star Luo Emperor roared madly within the palace.
The establishment of the Spirit Empire was like a clock counting down to destruction, constantly reminding him that the Star Luo Empire's days were numbered.
Perhaps it would not even take a few years. No, perhaps only a few months before the Star Luo Empire disappeared into the river of history.
Afterward, just like Emperor Xue Ye, he summoned all his ministers into the palace to discuss strategies against the enemy.
Although the Spirit Empire was powerful, the Star Luo Empire was not completely without the ability to resist.
The momentum of their million-strong army was the greatest source of confidence for the Star Luo Empire.
Star Luo City, Zhu Clan Estate.
"This day has finally come. It's finally time for our Zhu Clan to serve a new master."
Upon hearing the news, the Zhu Clan Head let out a deep sigh.
He already knew that the Spirit Empire would be established.
As for how he knew?
It was because the Star Luo Zhu Clan was one of the forces Spirit Hall intended to win over.
Although the Star Luo Zhu Clan had close ties with the Star Luo Imperial Family, namely the Star Luo Dai Clan,
Logically speaking, they should have been impossible to persuade to defect.
But reality was the exact opposite. The Star Luo Zhu Clan was the easiest family in the Star Luo Empire to turn.
The reason was precisely because of their excessively close relationship with the imperial family.
Everyone on the Douluo Continent knew just how powerful Spirit Hall was.
The total number of Titled Douluo across the entire Douluo Continent was not even half the number possessed by the Spirit Hall.
Beyond that, Spirit Hall's high-level soul master forces were even more terrifying.
Every member of Douluo Hall was a Super Douluo.
As for Limit Douluo, there were already three publicly known.
Angel Douluo Qian Daoliu, Spirit Hall Pope Bibi Dong, and Medical Immortal Douluo Ye Qingxian.
Most importantly, Spirit Hall possessed two living gods.
One was Bo Saixi, who had previously been a Limit Douluo and had ascended to godhood not long ago.
The other was Yun Yuan, the Atlas God, who had created his own god position and ascended to godhood several decades ago, already transcending the world of soul masters.
Apart from its top-tier combat strength, Spirit Hall's branch halls were spread across the entire Douluo Continent, and countless soul masters had received Spirit Hall's blessings.
Under such circumstances, it was nothing more than a fool's dream for the Star Luo Empire to resist the impact of the Spirit Empire.
It could be said that the Star Luo Empire would be destroyed without question.
When that time came, what chance would the Star Luo Zhu Clan, with its close ties to the imperial family, have of surviving the disaster of a fallen nation?
Therefore, the Star Luo Zhu Clan had to rebel.
Otherwise, even if the Zhu Clan escaped extermination after the fall of the Star Luo Empire, they would inevitably decline in the years to come and eventually disappear among the continent's top powers.
That was something the Zhu Clan Head absolutely could not accept.
A year ago, when Spirit Hall had sent a bishop to persuade the Star Luo Zhu Clan, the Zhu Clan Head had only pondered briefly before making his decision.
He would follow Spirit Hall to the death!
As for the Star Luo Dai Clan, sorry, the Star Luo Zhu Clan wasn't familiar with them!
Not long afterward, the Zhu Clan Head convened a family meeting.
The Zhu Clan Head sat in the main seat while the clan elders occupied the seats below.
"Everyone, now that the Spirit Empire has been established, according to the instructions previously given by the Lord Bishop of Spirit Hall, it's time for us to launch our coup."
"Most of the major families within Star Luo City will enter the palace alongside us."
"When the time comes, Spirit Hall will also dispatch a Titled Douluo to assist us."
"Whether our Zhu Clan can continue enjoying its former prosperity depends entirely on our performance next."
At this point, the Zhu Clan Head slammed the table before him, his voice growing increasingly impassioned.
"For the glory of the Zhu Clan, give it everything you've got!"
"The moment the Titled Douluo arrives will be the moment the Star Luo City coup begins!"
The assembled clan elders all voiced their agreement with the Zhu Clan Head.
They had waited an entire year for this day. There could not be the slightest mistake.
After darkness completely covered the sky, two important figures from Spirit Hall arrived at the Zhu Clan Estate.
"Is everything prepared? Tomorrow, the Spirit Empire expects to see the Star Luo Empire surrender."
A gloomy-looking man whose body was half-hidden within the void and surrounded by a black, ghostly aura spoke.
Standing beside him was another man with an enchanting, feminine appearance and graceful, effeminate mannerisms.
These two were none other than Spirit Hall's Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei.
The members dispatched by Spirit Hall to help the noble forces of Star Luo City launch the Star Luo City Coup were the two of them.
At present, both Yue Guan and Gui Mei have reached Rank 96 Super Douluo and hold the positions of Spirit Hall Elders.
As for why they had not become members of Douluo Hall, it was because the requirements had been raised.
To become a member of Douluo Hall, one's soul power had to reach Rank 97 before one could enter.
Of course, even after reaching Rank 97 Super Douluo, joining Douluo Hall was not mandatory.
It depended on one's personal preference. If someone preferred to remain a Spirit Hall Elder, they could decline the invitation from Douluo Hall.
"Your Excellencies, everything is ready. We await only your command."
The Zhu Clan Head bowed slightly and replied respectfully.
Their plan for tonight was to kill the current Star Luo Emperor and eliminate the vast majority of the imperial family.
Finally, they would support a weak, controllable prince and place him upon the throne.
Tomorrow, that newly crowned prince would issue the order of surrender.
End of Chapter
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