The Sun-Moon Empire, known for its technological advancements and powerful spirit tools, was unlike any force Spirit Hall had faced before. While Spirit Hall relied on martial souls and spirit energy, the Sun-Moon Empire's forces wielded soul cannons, mechanical constructs, and strategic formations that had allowed them to remain independent for centuries.
But today, Xin Tian would change that.
The Empire Prepares for War
Within the grand fortress of Eternal Radiance, Emperor Xuan Long of the Sun-Moon Empire stood on the balcony, observing his assembled forces. Below, thousands of elite soldiers stood ready, their armor gleaming under the artificial sunstones that illuminated the imperial capital.
A man clad in mechanized battle armor, Grand Marshal Wu Han, knelt before the emperor. "Your Majesty, Spirit Hall's forces are advancing rapidly. Their warships have already crossed our borders."
The emperor's gaze was cold. "Let them come. We have held off the Spirit Masters of Douluo before. Their reliance on martial souls is their weakness."
At his command, hundreds of Titan-Class Soul Cannons were raised to the city walls, each capable of obliterating even the strongest Titled Douluo with a single blast.
But against Xin Tian, ordinary weapons meant nothing.
The Arrival of the Celestial Arbiter
The skies above the Sun-Moon Empire darkened as Spirit Hall's fleet arrived. Dozens of airships hovered in perfect formation, casting their shadows over the imperial capital. At the front of the fleet, a single figure stood on the bow of the lead warship—Xin Tian, the Celestial Arbiter.
Dressed in celestial robes infused with divine energy, his golden eyes radiated supreme authority. Behind him, Bibi Dong, Qian Daoliu, and an army of Heavenly Vanguard Elite stood ready.
A voice enhanced by soul energy echoed across the battlefield.
"Sun-Moon Empire! Your era of isolation ends today. Kneel before Spirit Hall, and you will prosper. Resist, and you will be erased from history."
Grand Marshal Wu Han sneered. "Empty threats." He raised his hand. "FIRE THE TITAN CANNONS!"
A thunderous boom shook the heavens as hundreds of soul cannons unleashed their fury. Golden beams of energy streaked through the sky, converging on Xin Tian's warship.
A normal Titled Douluo would have perished instantly.
But Xin Tian was no normal Douluo.
Xin Tian's Divine Authority
Without moving, Xin Tian activated his Celestial Arbiter Martial Soul. A golden halo of divine light erupted from his body, expanding outward in an instant.
BOOM!
The soul cannon blasts struck the golden barrier and vanished into nothingness. Not a single airship was harmed.
The battlefield fell silent. The Sun-Moon soldiers watched in horror as their most powerful weapons failed against a single man.
Xin Tian raised a single hand.
"My will is heaven's will. Witness divine judgment."
A pillar of celestial energy descended from the sky, smashing into the imperial walls with cataclysmic force. Entire defensive towers crumbled instantly as golden flames consumed everything.
Panic erupted among the enemy ranks.
"The cannons are useless!"
"He's not human!"
"We can't win!"
Seeing his men break, Grand Marshal Wu Han clenched his fists and leaped into the sky, his Mecha Martial Soul—Thunder Titan—fully activated.
A giant mechanical construct formed around him, crackling with energy. His voice boomed like thunder.
"You are powerful, but let's see how you handle this!"
The Thunder Titan punched forward, unleashing a devastating shockwave.
Xin Tian didn't dodge.
Instead, he extended a single finger.
CRACK!
The moment Wu Han's attack made contact, his entire mecha froze in place. A golden chain of divine energy wrapped around it, draining its power instantly.
Wu Han's eyes widened in disbelief. "Impossible—"
Before he could finish, Xin Tian snapped his fingers.
The Thunder Titan shattered into dust.
Wu Han fell from the sky, unconscious before he hit the ground. The once-mighty Grand Marshal was defeated in a single move.
The Fall of the Sun-Moon Empire
Emperor Xuan Long watched from his palace balcony, his face pale.
"This… this is not war. This is divine punishment."
He turned to his advisors, but none spoke. All had witnessed the overwhelming power of the Celestial Arbiter.
The emperor exhaled deeply. He knew that further resistance meant only one thing—annihilation.
With trembling hands, he removed his imperial crown.
"Prepare the surrender decree," he whispered.
Moments later, the white flag was raised.
A New Era Begins
As Xin Tian walked through the gates of Eternal Radiance, he was met with kneeling soldiers and civilians alike. The Sun-Moon Empire had surrendered unconditionally.
Standing atop the imperial throne, he made his decree:
"The Sun-Moon Empire is no more. From this day forth, it shall be known as the Celestial Dominion, governed by Spirit Hall. The weak shall find protection, and the strong shall find purpose."
The people of the empire bowed. They had no choice.
Bibi Dong stepped forward. "What now, Xin Tian?"
Xin Tian's eyes gleamed as the system issued its latest reward.
[System Notification: Conquest Achieved!]
• Sun-Moon Empire Integrated ✅
• Reward: Forbidden Knowledge – Secrets of the Forgotten Abyss Unlocked
Xin Tian smirked.
"Our next destination," he said, turning his gaze to the horizon, "is the Forgotten Abyss."
End of Chapter 22