Ten heavy cavalry regiments lined up, covered by the formation of the Tang family army. With over two thousand soul masters from the Tang Sect and more than four thousand from Tiandou charging at the forefront, their brilliant soul rings lit up simultaneously. The spectacle of over six thousand soul masters releasing their martial souls was magnificent.
Order after order was issued by Ge Long. The light cavalry of the Tiandou Empire galloped forward, taking longbows from their backs and nocking arrows soaked in special medicinal liquid. They spread out to the flanks in a swallow-wing formation. As the captains of each light cavalry regiment gave the command to attack, thousands upon thousands of arrows shot out towards the formation of the Spirit Empire soldiers.
"Swish, swish, swish—!"
The sound of arrows rending the air was incessant. Arrows rained down, covering the sky and earth as they fell towards the marching formation of the Spirit Empire soldiers.
Within several formations, Tuoba Xi, the former sect master of the Sacred Dragon Sect and now one of the elders of the Spirit Empire, who led the ten thousand-strong Sacred Dragon Legion, gave a command. Countless disciples of the Sacred Dragon Sect, lacking mounts, advanced rapidly from their perfectly ordered formation. Even on foot, their speed was faster than that of cavalry.
"Buzz, buzz, buzz—"
Disciples of the Sacred Dragon Sect, clad in golden-threaded combat attire, who were Soul Saint level or above, unhesitatingly unleashed their powerful martial soul true forms. Cooperating with the disciples of the Elephant Armament Sect on the other side, who had formed a defensive array under Bibi Dong's command, they formed a terrifying, thousand-person, heavily armed bulldozer. They intercepted the barrage of attacks, including thunderclap arrows and arrows dipped in poison, mercilessly crushing the Tiandou army that charged to the front of their soldiers.
The soul master disciples of the Wind Sword Sect dominated the airspace, unleashing ten thousand blue luminous swords like falling thunder, reaping the lives of Tiandou soldiers.
The battle began with unparalleled ferocity. The iron cavalry of the Spirit Empire army trampled over the shattered corpses of their comrades. The scent of death and blood permeated the smoke-filled battlefield. Facing the powerful soul master legions, a heavy shadow of dread fell upon the hearts of the Tiandou army, and panic began to spread among the frontline soldiers.
The Grandmaster, located in the center of the army, watched this scene unfold, and his heart sank.
Although they had anticipated it, facing such a brutal opening was still deeply unsettling.
"Our attacks are all blocked by the defensive barrier. The enemy's Wind Sword Sect disciples and heavy cavalry can attack at will. This offense and defense are perfectly coordinated."
Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Tang San and Tang Sui, the Grandmaster's face showed solemnity.
Marshal Ge Long, standing beside them and by his war beast mount, also looked grim. "The frontline is showing signs of collapse. The situation is extremely unfavorable to our army. If we cannot break through the Spirit Empire's defensive array, this battle cannot be fought!"
At this moment, Ge Long, fully realizing the immense impact of soul masters on the battlefield, had a face as dark as iron.
Tang Sui gazed steadily at the Imperial chariot of Bibi Dong, located behind the Spirit Empire army.
She turned her head, and the telepathic gazes of the siblings met for a moment in mid-air. Tang San nodded imperceptibly and turned to Marshal Ge Long and the Grandmaster beside him, saying, "Teacher, Marshal Ge Long, my sister Tang Sui and I are willing to infiltrate the enemy formation and break through their defenses."
Marshal Ge Long looked at him with surprise. "King Lan Hao, King Lan Ling, that defensive barrier was formed by the combined strength of the entire Elephant Armament Legion, not to mention the Sacred Dragon Sect, with its equally formidable defense, patching up any gaps. Even with King Lan Ling being at the Titled Douluo realm, this..."
"Marshal, there's no need to worry. My sister and I have our own method to break the stalemate." Tang San turned his head and looked towards the Tang family army and the Tang Sect disciple formation, clad in deep blue combat attire. He infused his soul power into his voice and announced—
"Tang family army and Tang Sect disciples, heed my command! When the National Preceptor is present and Vice Sect Master is absent, follow the National Preceptor's orders!"
"Yes!"
A unified shout that shook the heavens.
The Shrek Seven Devils, standing not far behind Tang San and Tang Sui, looked over at the sound.
Dai Mubai stepped forward with a smile, his eyes ablaze with fighting spirit. "Xiao San, Sui Sui, don't forget, we Shrek are one!"
Zhu Zhuqing and the others stepped forward to stand beside Dai Mubai, looking at the siblings with absolute trust.
Dugu Bo, who had also overheard Tang San's words, leaped forward and landed in front of the Tang family army. He looked at Tang San with a smile and said, "Little monster, when it comes to group battles, no one is better than me!"
Hearing this, Tang Sui's eyebrows slightly arched.
Yang Wudi, rushing from the rear of the Tang Sect, landed steadily holding the Soul Breaking Spear, his body burning with fierce fighting spirit. He requested, "Sect Master, Vice Sect Master, this old man also wants to spar with those soul masters of the Spirit Empire!"
Tang San nodded heavily. His fingers splayed, and the brilliant golden imprint on his forehead lit up. The Sea God Trident, emanating a sacred and majestic light, condensed from the void and was firmly grasped in Tang San's hand.
The pressure emanating from the Sea God Trident made Marshal Ge Long palpitate, and his war beast mount behind him instinctively tucked its tail in awe.
"Go!"
Tang San uttered a low shout and was the first to fly up into the air.
Tang Sui did not move. Her form slightly distorted where she stood, and her shadow on the ground seemed to come alive, wriggling and swallowing Tang Sui into the inner world. This caused Marshal Ge Long to widen his eyes in shock again. Even the Grandmaster's gaze sharpened, and he silently marveled at Tang Sui's control over her domain, as if it were an extension of her own body!
Among the Shrek Seven Devils, apart from Ma Hongjun and Bai Chenxiang, who could already fly, the other five swallowed Oscar's "Wishful Thinking Mushroom Sausage" and flew up.
Yang Wudi, the Elder of the Medicine Hall, hitched a ride on Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor martial soul and soared out.
On the plain, Bibi Dong, seated on her war beast chariot, saw the eleven figures rising simultaneously from the rear of the Tiandou Empire. The casual look on her face instantly vanished. She looked coldly at Tang San among the eleven, especially at the Sea God Trident in his hand. Her beautiful features contorted slightly, her eyes seeming to hold hatred, or perhaps unwillingness, which finally transformed into intense killing intent.
Her lips moved, and she transmitted an order to someone using sound transmission.
Then, Bibi Dong tilted her head back. Her powerful yet restrained soul force erupted from her body. She rose from the imperial seat and flew into the air, coldly stating,
"Elders, follow me to support the battle!"
Five Titled Douluo elders, all with cultivation realms above level 93, leaped into the air. Their powerful and surging soul forces erupted from them, and they followed closely behind Bibi Dong, charging towards the direction of the Tiandou army.
Tang San, leading the charge, his aura sank. The speed-boosting ability of his Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone was pushed to its extreme. Wherever he passed, blood splattered, and wave after wave of Spirit Empire soul master soldiers fell on the ground stained crimson with blood.
With a raise of his hand and a drop of the trident, a golden halo flashed in the eyes of the unfallen for a fleeting moment before becoming the last sight for countless people in this life.
"Buzz—!"
Boundless soul force and spiritual power were infused into the Sea God Trident in his hand. The chilling killing intent of the God of Slaughter domain intertwined with the majestic radiance of the Sea God's light, forming a scarlet and frosty halo that violently spread out from Tang San's feet!
Focusing his power on a single point, Tang San exerted force with his right arm, and the Sea God Trident shot out like a javelin. Wherever it passed, it was like a typhoon hitting land; no one survived. Its target was directly at Hu Yan Zhen's Diamond Mammoth, which had transformed into a giant beast-like titan!
—Postscript aside—
It's been so many days in the blink of an eye... One second of repentance. For Mo Li, the simultaneous explosive updates next door feel like yesterday (mental confusion). Don't worry, the main text will definitely be completed this month. I plan to make the Battle of Jialing Pass the final decisive battle, as the plot afterwards... is still quite ridiculous. I'll selectively ignore it; if we fight, we'll fight openly together!