The cities on the edge of the defense line watched as the Abyssal Creature Army seemed on the verge of breaking through. The reinforcements had yet to arrive, and many Soul Masters showed signs of anxiety…
"Damn it, why haven't the reinforcements from headquarters arrived yet? Just relying on our few numbers, we can't hold them back at all!"
"Yes, it's been several days, and the onslaught of these abyssal creatures is just too fierce. Even using soul weapons we can't stop their advance!"
"This is infuriating. Could we have been abandoned? Why do others get to enjoy themselves in the rear, while we're here fighting for our lives against the Abyssal Creature Army!"
"I quit. I knew it wasn't a good sign to be sent by headquarters to defend this place. This is just treating us like cannon fodder!"
The leading War God glanced at them and gritted his teeth, "Everyone, quiet! The federation and the War God Hall won't abandon us, they must be establishing an even stronger line of defense behind us!"
"Just hold out a little longer, and we can retreat!"
If these remarks continued to spread, there would certainly be more Soul Masters losing their will to fight the Abyssal Creature Army, and the defense line would crumble without a fight!
Compared to them, the Abyssal Emperors seemed rather impatient…
The Demon Emperor sneered, "What stubborn ants. Do they not realize they're being used as cannon fodder?"
The Fierce Emperor scornfully said, "Humph, this is humanity for you, completely incomparable to us abyssal creatures!"
The Wise Emperor voiced his dissatisfaction, "In my opinion, the Emperor is too merciful. Why bother giving these foolish humans any chance? Wouldn't it be better to obliterate them all at once?"
Seeing this, the Spirit Emperor very cautiously turned to the silent Abyssal Emperor beside him, "It's been quite some time, Emperor, shall we not make a move? With just a word from you, this so-called defense line could be broken at any moment!"
The reason this human defense line had held up until now was merely that these powerful Abyssal Emperors hadn't taken action!
Hearing this, the Abyssal Emperor indifferently said, "Indeed, we've wasted too much time here. Let's resolve this quickly."
In his perception, these humans were just ants, and they didn't even arouse his desire to kill!
If things continued this way, they likely wouldn't draw out anyone worth taking action against personally!
The Spirit Emperor nodded slightly, "Yes, Emperor!"
In the next second, his terrifying spiritual power instantly enveloped the entire army, causing all of the abyssal creatures to launch an attack together…
And he himself charged straight towards the human defense line…
Seeing this, the other Abyssal Emperors also grew restless. After a moment's hesitation, they quickly followed suit…
Leveraging their formidable strength, they began a frenzied slaughter of the ordinary Soul Masters…
The leading War God naturally noticed this scene, and his expression turned extremely ugly, "Damn it, the worst-case scenario has still happened. All the Abyssal Emperors have taken action!"
Just relying on himself and such a small number of Soul Masters, they had no chance of holding back the enemy!
But there was no alternative. As a War God of the War God Hall, he couldn't possibly abandon his companions to survive alone. He had no choice but to steel himself and fight…
As expected, the battle that followed was entirely one-sided…
Within less than an hour, the human defense line had been completely overrun, and the entire city was reduced to ruins…
All the Soul Masters who attempted to resist perished under the assault of the Abyssal Creature Army…
Upon the order of the Abyssal Emperor, the army continued its invasion towards the nearest cities...
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The Douling Empire!
Xue Yuntian looked intensely at the elder before him, "How is the thing that Ghost Emperor gave you working out?"
If there were any problems, he would definitely not cooperate with the Holy Spirit Cult!
The latter took a deep breath and replied, "Your Majesty, after testing, indeed there are no problems. However, for the Soul Masters of the Douling Empire to fully master it, they will still need some time."
Even if the Holy Spirit Cult provided the technology, there still existed a gap between Soul Masters!
Xue Yuntian frowned, slightly dissatisfied, "About how long will it take to manufacture high-grade soul tools?"
The former hesitated for a moment, "A conservative estimate a few months would be needed, and even then, only a few Soul Masters might be able to master it! To mass-produce..."
The implication of what came after was clear without saying!
Upon hearing it would take so long, Xue Yuntian angrily exclaimed, "Does that mean our Douling Empire has to continue to endure in silence?"
If we were to launch an attack on the other two great empires without high-grade soul weaponry, it would be nothing but self-destruction!
What's more, the federation still has a God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile they haven't used!
That's something capable of destroying an entire city, a terrifying existence!
The elder nodded, "From the current situation, indeed it is so!"
After a pause, he spoke again, "What if the Holy Spirit Cult wants our Douling Empire to take action??"
Xue Yuntian snorted coldly, "Now that the soul weapon technology is in our hands, so what if we turn against them?"
Without full confidence, he would not readily gamble the future of an empire!
"Yes, Your Majesty,"
The elder spoke no further, his form merging with the darkness...
Xue Yuntian then sighed, "The rise of the Douling Empire will be a long journey ahead!"
Moreover, we need to strengthen the palace's alertness...
To prevent the Holy Spirit Cult from covertly placing their pawns within!
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Inside the forbidden area of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform!
At this moment, hundreds of lively soul beast cubs were frolicking around, filling the solitary place with vitality...
The Titan Ape crouched down, extending a hand to rub one of the soul beast cubs, excitedly saying, "In such a short period, our Ten Thousand Beast Platform has gained a few hundred more soul beasts, it seems there is hope for the revival of the Soul Beast Clan!"
Before long, even the space of this forbidden area will be insufficient to contain them all!
The Azure Oxpython beside him glanced at him and said indifferently, "You're thinking too simply, the cultivation levels of these soul beasts are too low, completely insufficient to contend with humans!"
"Unless... Gu Yue that guy can revive soul beasts of ten-thousand years old or more!"
Although he was delighted about the increase in soul beasts, he was still worried about the future of the Soul Beast Clan!
The Titan Ape pondered, "Didn't Gu Yue say that she had successfully revived a thousand-year soul beast?"
"Given more time, she might also find a way to revive ten-thousand-year soul beasts!"
The Azure Oxpython sighed, "It's not that I don't trust her, it's just..."
Before he could finish, the former interrupted again, "Right, I just remembered something!"
The Azure Oxpython showed a puzzled expression, "What is it?"
The Azure Oxpython propped up his chin, "That child Tang Wulin seems to have inherited the position of Sea God Pavilion Master, should we tell him about Gu Yue's purpose?"
"Otherwise, although they are lovers now, they might become enemies in the future!"
Being former soul beasts themselves, they strongly supported Gu Yue's plan at heart!
But Tang Wulin was the child of Tang San and Xiaowu; if they were to be enemies later, they would find it difficult to interfere in the matters between the two!
The Azure Oxpython nodded, "You make some sense, but the timing isn't right yet, let's wait a little longer."
What if that boy, Tang Wulin, also supports the idea of revitalizing the Soul Beast Clan?
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