When the guardian mechas appeared on the battlefield, some of the more sheltered individuals were completely bewildered.
This was especially true for the members of the Clear Sky Clan.
Having remained in seclusion for so long, they hadn't even participated in the competitions organized by Neuvillette...
They simply weren't in the mood for it!
The previous Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Chen, had gone missing.
The current Clear Sky Douluo was also unaccounted for.
And even the current clan leader, Tang Xiao, had disappeared as well.
Clear Sky Clan: "???"
Is this really happening?
Despite their reclusive nature, the Clear Sky Clan was well aware of the ongoing war between soul beasts and humans.
This was both a crisis and an opportunity.
An opportunity for the Clear Sky Clan to reemerge!
After some discussion, they decided to split their forces. Some clan members would head to Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, which was of paramount importance and could not be allowed to fall.
The remaining members would go to the Extreme North.
As for supporting the Spirit Hall?
Absolutely not!
Even if Spirit City were to be razed to the ground, they would never support Spirit Hall.
It must be said that the Clear Sky Clan truly lived up to its reputation as the world's number one clan.
Even without their clan leader and two generations of Clear Sky Douluo, they still had five Titled Douluo-level elders.
When this level of strength entered the battle, it provided the human side with a much-needed respite.
But the Clear Sky Clan had too few members to begin with, and splitting their forces only made their numbers seem even smaller.
"What is this?"
Metal blocks that could move on their own?
The Clear Sky Clan disciples were utterly confused.
After all, forging was their specialty!
Their martial spirit was the hammer. Though powerful, it was still just a hammer. The Clear Sky Clan was incredibly skilled in blacksmithing!
Metal that could move on its own?
They hadn't just never seen such a thing—they had never even heard of it!
"Those are the guardian mechas from the spirit arena!"
"I didn't expect that the Colosseum would finally intervene."
"We thought they wouldn't get involved."
"This is a war between races. Even if they want to remain neutral, they can't be *that* neutral, right?"
Suddenly, someone seemed to realize something and said instinctively, "Is it possible that the spirit arena has spent the last two months creating guardian mechas?"
The person pointed to the vast numbers of guardian mechas spread across the battlefield, their voice trembling.
Hearing this, everyone else looked at the guardian mechas, their expressions stunned.
It really seemed possible!
Many people had witnessed the power of the guardian mechas before. With so many of them...
Even if Neuvillette and Focalors didn't personally join the fight, the spirit arena could probably conquer the entire Douluo Continent with just these guardian mechas!
"No, no, their size is much smaller than the ones we've seen before. They must be a weakened version."
"A weakened version would still be incredibly powerful!"
In the Extreme North, Snow Empress, Ice Empress, Ah Tai, and Xiaobai gathered with solemn expressions.
They had just captured a city, only for human reinforcements to arrive in waves.
Moreover, several Super Douluos were stationed there, and their offensive had been temporarily stalled.
Judging by the casualties, they were the victors. However, with every soul beast that fell, Snow Empress felt a deep sorrow!
The Extreme North was different from the Star Dou Forest. Soul beasts were rare here, perhaps even fewer than in the Sunset Forest.
Of course, quantity was one thing, but quality was another.
In terms of quality, the Extreme North ranked just behind the Star Dou Forest and the ocean.
"Snow Empress, we must eliminate those few humans to reduce the casualties among our ranks."
At this moment, Ah Tai spoke up.
It's now a time for rest and recuperation, even amid the ongoing beast tide; everyone needs to take a break.
"Ah Tai, are you giving orders to the Snow Empress?"
The Ice Empress spoke coldly, her body emanating a chilling frost.
The size difference between them was immense, but even so, Ah Tai showed no signs of defiance in front of the Ice Empress.
The difference between the third and second ranks may seem small, but in reality, it's like night and day.
"I wouldn't dare!"
The Snow Empress was practically a deity in the Extreme North; all soul beasts in the region obeyed her.
This wasn't just because of her immense power, but also because she treated every soul beast in the Extreme North with kindness.
Any soul beast that had managed to grow up had, in one way or another, received her help—like her adopted son, Xiaobai.
The king of the Ice Bear Clan, the Ice Bear King.
In front of the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, he was simply Xiaobai.
But when out in the world, he was a 200,000-year-old fierce beast, the Ice Bear King!
Just as the Snow Empress was about to nod, a figure appeared, causing her to pause slightly.
"Focalors?!"
For humans, it had been years since they'd last seen her.
For soul beasts, those years seemed like just yesterday.
Xiaobai was about to scold Ah Tai when he saw who had arrived and immediately shrank back.
He could never forget the scene where Neuvillette defeated him with a single move.
It was terrifying.
Even though it wasn't this woman who did it, she was with Neuvillette!
"Snow Empress, Ice Empress, Xiaobai, long time no see!"
Focalors greeted the beasts with a smile, waving her hand.
"Mm~"
"Long time no see."
Though it hadn't been that long, it felt like just yesterday...
Xiaobai thought to himself, still haunted by the memory of that incident.
"And who might this be?"
"Ah Tai."
Ah Tai looked at the "human" before him with some confusion. Who exactly was she?
Why were the Snow Empress, Ice Empress, and Ice Bear King showing such expressions?
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Focalors got straight to the point, saying, "Snow Empress, it's time to retreat."
"Neuvillette has already gone to find a solution to this problem."
"Please don't let any more lives be lost, alright?"
"Who exactly are you? Why are you urging us to retreat!"
Ah Tai's previously calm demeanor now showed traces of anger. This "human" was actually trying to convince them to retreat!
So many of their kind had already perished—humans must pay the price for that.
That's how war works; once it starts, it's difficult to reconcile. It becomes a matter of life or death.
"Ah Tai, don't be disrespectful!"
Hearing this, Ah Tai looked at the Snow Empress in surprise. It was the first time he had seen her like this.
She was always dignified, yes, but she had never spoken in such a manner before. The Snow Empress was known for being fiercely protective of her own.
What was going on today?
Of course, if the Snow Empress said so, he would listen and immediately fell silent.
"Focalors, you said Neuvillette has already gone to find a solution to this problem?"
"Yes!"
"Alright, I believe you, and I believe in both of you!"
After receiving this answer, the Snow Empress didn't hesitate and immediately agreed.
Ah Tai opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something but held back.
After fighting for so long, with heavy casualties, they were just going to retreat because of a few words?
"Strange, why are the Ice Empress and Ice Bear King not reacting?"
"They've also suffered some losses."
Ah Tai thought to himself, but he didn't voice his concerns.
The Snow Empress must have her reasons for doing this.
After Focalors left, Ah Tai couldn't hold back anymore and asked, "Snow Empress, this person who looks human, this Focalors..."