The Spirit Hall began to reveal to the outside world all the foundations it had accumulated over the past ten thousand years. Under the leadership of six Titled Douluo, the territory developed rapidly.
Important cities such as Yelin City and Gengxin City fell one after another. More than ten countries and provinces such as the Barak Kingdom, Haagen Dazs Kingdom, and Fasno Province surrendered.
By the time the two empires reacted and began gathering their forces, the Spirit Empire had already been established and had occupied the central region of the entire Douluo Continent, separating the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire.
The continent was shaken. Both empires mobilized their forces, but they were no match for the Spirit Hall's corps of spirit masters. They retreated step by step, losing a great deal of territory.
The news was relayed back to the Star Crown Sect, and the sect master immediately convened a meeting of the elders. The war had truly begun.
"Spirit Hall is overly ambitious. Emperor Dai Feng has sent a letter requesting aid. We must respond."
The elders looked at each other, and eventually turned their gazes toward Xu Mingxi and the sect master. At this point, only they could make the final decision.
Xu Mingxi rhythmically tapped his thigh with his fingers as his mind considered the war situation between Spirit Hall and the two empires, as introduced by the sect master.
Things were changing so rapidly that Bibi Dong had initiated war even before she had cultivated to the peak of level 97.
"Sect Master, what do the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Sea God Island say?"
"They'll rush to support the front lines of the Heaven Dou Empire. We may be the only ones able to support the Star Luo Empire's troops.
Tang San wants us to join the war, but I refused on the grounds of protecting Xingluo."
"Alright then. Sect Master, Second Elder, Fourth Elder, Senior Dugu, I'll have to trouble you to accompany me and bring the disciples this time.
All of you must guard the Star Crown Sect. Until we return, do not act rashly. Stay vigilant and be ready to respond to any covert enemy attacks."
"Understood."
No one objected, and the entire Star Crown Sect began to operate according to Xu Mingxi's instructions.
Many elders and disciples who were old and had exhausted their potential came to the sect gate, volunteering to join the team heading to the Star Luo frontlines.
All the healing medicines in the warehouse were brought out, countless precious medicines were refined immediately, and everyone was equipped with a soul defense guide, arming the Star Crown Sect to the teeth. Just as Xu Mingxi was assembling the team, a guest arrived at the mountain gate and presented a name card.
"The Chen family? What are they doing here at this time?"
Xu Mingxi saw the signature on the name card and was full of suspicion. If it hadn't been written there, he wouldn't have even known this Chen family was the force behind the Fighting Spirit Field.
Yet the Fighting Spirit Field had been established across the entire continent. Clearly, Spirit Hall was behind it. Now they had come to the Star Crown Sect—surely they weren't tired of living?
Under Xu Mingqing's guidance, Chen Chaoran entered the reception hall while observing the situation within the Star Crown Sect.
Seeing the sect master and Xu Mingxi seated above, he bowed deeply and then explained the purpose of his visit.
"Star Crown Douluo, Star Douluo, I am the young patriarch of the Chen family. I have come seeking cooperation with the Star Crown Sect."
"Cooperation? Why don't you go to the Spirit Hall instead of coming to us?"
Chen Chaoran's expression remained unchanged, but he was shocked inside. He recognized Xu Mingxi's voice. This Star Douluo was actually the young man he had traded with years ago.
How was this possible? How old was he back then—at most 30? How could his soul power have grown so fast?
"Spirit Hall intends to dominate the entire continent. None of our major families want to see that happen. It is our shared consensus to resist Spirit Hall."
"Oh~? Then how do you propose we cooperate?"
"The Star Crown Sect doesn't need to pay anything. Our major families will provide you with up-to-date intelligence. We have spies within Spirit Hall's forces."
"No payment? Is there such a good thing in this world?"
"Of course. The Chen family simply wishes to make friends with the Star Crown Sect."
"Hahaha, alright, my Star Crown Sect accepts this cooperation."
After all, it was a matter of getting something for nothing. Xu Mingxi didn't mind giving the Chen family a slice of the pie. Let them provide intel, whether true or false—who knows what might happen in the future?
If it was real, that would be excellent. If false, they might still uncover some clues. There was no loss in obtaining it for free.
Chen Chaoran left the Star Crown Sect satisfied. He needed to return to his family immediately to report this matter to the clan leader.
This time, contacting the Star Crown Sect was a personal move by the Chen family, a contingency left by Chen Yan. The other families didn't know about it.
The Chen family also had ambitions to dominate the region, but they wouldn't put all their eggs in one basket. As long as the Star Crown Sect could save some of their clansmen after failure, the intelligence would be worth it.
After his departure, Xu Mingxi and the Sect Master began preparations to head to the frontlines and provide support.
They selected a team of soul masters from the Star Crown Wuhun, along with an outer sect soul master team responsible for protecting the weaker spirit casters.
Finally, the Star Crown Sect's team assembled: five Titled Douluo, eight Soul Douluo, and more than twenty Soul Saints, and they marched toward the Star Luo Empire's frontlines.
The same was happening on Tang San's side. When he realized Spirit Hall intended to rule the continent, he knew the opportunity had come. This was clearly the best time to unite all the continent's forces to completely destroy Spirit Hall.
Tang San immediately sent a letter to Sea God Island requesting aid. Tang Xiao, full of hatred, came to support him with Sea Dragon Douluo and brought the spatial gem that Bo Saixi had used to support the Clear Sky Sect.
Bo Saixi promised that when Tang San needed her, she would leave Sea God Island and fight for him.
Looking at the five Titled Douluo gathered around him, especially the aqua-blue Spatial Spirit Pearl in his hand, Tang San felt relieved.
He looked at his father, and the father and son exchanged glances, unable to contain their excitement. They finally had a chance to avenge their wife/mother.
"Senior Hailong, what about Sect Master Ning and Xu? Will they join us?"
"Ning Fengzhi has assembled a team from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and they should be heading to the Tiandou frontlines with Emperor Xue Beng's team.
As for the Star Crown Sect, they're in the Star Luo Empire's territory. According to the reports, they'll rush to the Star Luo frontlines and won't be going with us."
"Is that so? That makes sense. In that case, let's set off too."
Tang San led five Titled Douluo and his spirit master army, gathered on Sea God Island, and set out toward the Heaven Dou frontlines.
However, he harbored resentment in his heart toward the actions of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Star Crown Sect. They were under the command of the noble and upright Tang, yet they did not follow his orders. In his eyes, those two sects were already as good as destroyed.