"Tang Sect!!!"
Chen Xinjie had just arrived when Yu Guanzhi and other powerful figures also began appearing on the battlefield.
Seeing the Sun-Moon Federation's army suffer devastating losses and then looking at the Star Luo Empire's advanced equipment, they immediately understood what had happened.
In an instant, the eyes of these Titled Douluo experts turned red with fury.
The overwhelming victory they had anticipated had not come to pass. The battle had only just begun, yet the Sun-Moon Federation's casualties had already far exceeded Chen Xinjie's worst estimations.
Tang Sect's weapons were no longer inferior to those of the Sun-Moon Federation.
This time, they had sold all their most advanced, top-secret weapons to the Star Luo Empire.
Because of this, the Sun-Moon Federation had severely underestimated the Star Luo Empire's strength, leading to catastrophic strategic miscalculations.
Within a short period, their casualties had even surpassed those of the Star Luo Empire.
Five major military corps coordinating their efforts to attack a mere Star Luo Empire—yet they were suffering such severe losses?It was a disgrace!
How could the Titled Douluo of the Sun-Moon Federation not be enraged?
They had believed that, given the vast disparity in strength between the Sun-Moon Federation and the Star Luo Empire, this battle would be nothing more than an easy opportunity to earn military honors.
But now, with such heavy casualties, even if they eventually defeated the Star Luo Empire's forces, there would be no honor to be gained.
On the contrary, they might even face a military tribunal.
"All Titled Douluo-level powerhouses, attack with me! End this battle as quickly as possible—we cannot allow our casualties to continue rising!" Chen Xinjie roared, his eyes bloodshot with rage.
This invasion of the five great corps was not just about conquering the Star Luo Empire. It was about unifying the entire Douluo Continent. After the Star Luo Empire, there was still the Dou Ling Empire to deal with.
If Tang Sect had sold their weapons to the Star Luo Empire, then they had likely also sold them to the Dou Ling Empire.
Originally, the Dou Ling Empire's technology was far behind that of the Star Luo Empire.
But with Tang Sect's support, their defenses would undoubtedly be formidable as well.
Chen Xinjie felt some relief that the Tianhu Domain had eliminated all of the Star Luo Empire's Titled Douluo. Otherwise, even if the Federation's strongest fighters joined the battle, defeating the Star Luo Empire completely would have come at a steep price.
At this moment, in the Douluo Continent, Zang Xin was unaware that the Star Luo Empire's Titled Douluo had been nearly wiped out and that their defeat was already inevitable.
While the Sun-Moon Federation's army clashed with the Star Luo Empire's forces, and the Federation's high command anxiously awaited battle reports, Zang Xin had already quietly infiltrated the Phoenix Group.
Inside the Phoenix Group Meeting Room
Leng Yulai's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. She turned to the staff in front of her and said, "That's enough for today. You may all leave. I have an important guest to meet."
"An important guest?" The high-ranking members of the Phoenix Group were slightly taken aback. They did not know what was going on, but out of respect for Leng Yulai's authority, they left the meeting room in an orderly manner.
Once everyone had left, Zang Xin's figure slowly emerged in the meeting room.
"Clap! Clap! Clap!"
"As expected of the legendary Dark Phoenix Douluo. You discovered me so quickly." Zang Xin applauded, his face full of admiration as he looked at Leng Yulai. He then asked, "I'm really curious—where have you been all these years?"
"Where I go is none of your damn business!" Leng Yulai snorted coldly. "So, Vice Sect Master of Tang Sect, did you come all this way just to ask where I've been?"
"It doesn't matter if you don't tell me." Zang Xin chuckled. "Tang Sect has used all its hidden intelligence networks. We couldn't find out where you went, but we did uncover one key piece of information. Shortly after you disappeared, your name was erased from the Spirit Pagoda's records. In other words, even though you are the younger sister of the Spirit Pagoda's Vice Tower Master, Tianfeng Douluo, you are no longer affiliated with the Spirit Pagoda."
"And?" Leng Yulai asked indifferently.
"Dark Phoenix Douluo, since you are no longer with the Spirit Pagoda, why not join Tang Sect? If you do, I will grant you the position of Outer Hall Master. Your status will be no lower than that of your sister, the Vice Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda. What do you think?" Zang Xin looked at Leng Yulai.
The Outer Hall!
That was just a glorified way of saying "the department that handles miscellaneous affairs."
The Outer Hall Master might appear to hold a high rank—second only to the Sect Master—but in reality, Inner Hall Elders had no obligation to follow their orders.
More importantly, Outer Hall Masters had no access to the Sect's core secrets.
Many sects did not even allow their outer disciples to learn their core cultivation techniques.
The only way for them to gain access was to steal them.
Zang Xin knew this very well, which was why he dared to make this offer to Leng Yulai.
What he truly valued was the Phoenix Group under her control.
But entrusting Tang Sect's core secrets to her?
Not even in his wildest dreams would he dare to do that.
"Furthermore, you should know—even as an Outer Hall Master, you would still have to report to the Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek Academy." Zang Xin's voice was filled with temptation.
Among their generation, more than half of the strongest female soul masters had once harbored feelings for Yun Ming.
Leng Yulai was no exception.
"Do you really think you're my brother-in-law or something? Dream on." Leng Yulai rolled her eyes in disdain, looking at Zang Xin mockingly. "How about this—I'll give you a position as the general manager of one of Phoenix Group's subsidiaries. Want to join us?"
"Sigh." Zang Xin let out a long sigh. His aura suddenly became overwhelming as he locked eyes with Leng Yulai. "So there's really nothing to discuss? If that's the case, your 'brother-in-law' stole Tang Sect's Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well. We have reason to believe you were involved. Come with me and cooperate with Tang Sect's investigation."
"And what if I refuse?" Leng Yulai responded calmly, without any hint of emotion, as if she hadn't even registered Zang Xin as a threat.
"You should know that Tang Sect never makes a move unless it's certain of success. Since I've personally come here, your opinion is irrelevant. Whether you're willing or not, I will take you back to Tang Sect." Zang Xin declared with unwavering confidence.
"You're welcome to try. Do you really think I'm afraid of you?" Leng Yulai sneered.
"Since you insist, then I'll give it a try." Zang Xin's eyes flashed with a sharp gleam.
Silver liquid surged from his body, flowing out from his pores to form an intricate suit of armor that encased his entire figure.
It was a set of brilliant silver battle armor, complete with three pairs of majestic wings. The armor pulsed with a radiant glow, intricate patterns covering its surface. Zang Xin's body expanded to a height of three meters, with himself at the core and the rest forming his battle armor.
The mask of his four-word battle armor bore the image of a rose. At that moment, his gaze became as gentle as water, filled with an indescribable tenderness.
Four-word battle armor—Ultimate Douluo.
Though Leng Yulai was only a Rank-97 Super Douluo, Zang Xin knew that fighting in Mingdu was risky. A single mistake could attract powerful Sun-Moon Federation forces.
So he had no intention of holding back. The moment he made his move, he would go all out.
Raising his hand, he grasped at the air, and terrifying sword energy erupted from his palm, coalescing into his martial soul—the Passionate Sword—as thousands of smaller swords materialized around them, sealing off the entire meeting room.
This was the famous Passionate Sword, the technique that made the Passionate Douluo a legend.
"It is said to be heartless, yet it is full of passion; the Passionate Swordmaster wields a Heartless Blade."
These words were used to describe the two Ultimate Douluo of Tang Sect.
The Heartless Douluo rarely killed, but the Passionate Douluo was a true killer.
Yet, facing Zang Xin's full-power attack, Leng Yulai only lazily stretched her arms and smirked.
"Nice show, but if I remember correctly, you couldn't even defeat Qian Gu Dong Feng. Do you really think you can challenge me? Aren't you overestimating yourself?"