Chapter 340: The Ninth Test!
"Have you heard? His Majesty is preparing to wage war against the Star Luo Empire and is currently assembling a Soul Master Legion!"
A noble, with a smile on his face, spoke to his friend beside him.
This news had been out for two days. Initially, they were uncertain, but now it was confirmed.
"This time, His Majesty is offering a substantial reward. If one can achieve merit on the battlefield, they can be ennobled as a marquis of a different surname at the highest!"
"Moreover, if we can seize the territory of the Star Luo Empire, there will be even more land grants!"
Land was what the nobles truly coveted.
As everyone was chatting merrily, an imperial edict was conveyed.
"What, all nobles must participate in the war?"
"This is a moment of life and death. If we do not succeed, we shall perish."
"Nobles have the duty and must participate in the war!"
Upon receiving this news, many nobles were bewildered. They were descendants of nobility, having inherited their ancestors' titles, but they themselves had little actual power.
This was also why they were still chatting here instead of enlisting for the war.
Who would have thought that it would actually be mandatory to participate in the war!
"Having accepted the titles of the Tian Dou Empire, isn't it only right to participate in the war?"
"Think about it, if the Tian Dou Empire fails and the Star Luo Empire wins, what will be your fate?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the crowd changed drastically. What would be their fate?
Needless to say,
Previously, their interests were not affected, but now it was different.
If the Tian Dou Empire really lost, the fate of these nobles would be far worse than that of the commoners!
"Can we bring servants? I really don't have any innate soul power!"
Some nobles said with difficulty, as they did not possess innate soul power and were not soul masters. On a battlefield where even titled Douluo could perish, what chance did they have...
"Yes, the more the better!"
Upon hearing this, the nobles' eyes lit up. They could bring servants, which was simply wonderful!
Qian Renxue's purpose was not to have these noble lords win the war. Whether it was convenient to manage or not, she didn't care.
The more, the better!
The more people there were, the grander the battlefield would be, and the faster the status quo of the Douluo Continent would change.
Time passed, and a month later, the Tian Dou Empire had recruited about two hundred thousand nobles, and their servants totaled over two million people!
This number left Qian Renxue and others speechless.
Indeed, when it came to matters of life and death, these nobles dared not hide anything.
Even Kong was somewhat overwhelmed upon hearing this news.
In the original story, the combined forces of the two countries during the war were not this numerous!
Moreover, among these people, especially the servants, the majority were soul masters!
It was quite normal for the servants of nobles to have soul power. It was also common for one person to recruit a dozen or so individuals.
It seemed that in the original story, the nobles of the Tian Dou side had not truly exerted themselves!
If they were united, why would they fear the Wu Hun Empire?
They were all harboring their own schemes!
With such a significant movement on the Tian Dou Empire's side, how could the spies of the Star Luo Empire fail to notice?
Upon learning this news, the Star Luo Emperor was stunned!
Was "Xue Qinghe" preparing to fight him to the death?
The entire Tian Dou Empire had laid bare its resources!
"Your Majesty, I believe..."
"What do you believe? Hurry up and post the announcement that all registered nobles of the empire must join the army!"
"Recruit soul masters to form a Soul Master Legion!"
"If the Tian Dou Empire is ready to fight us to the death, why should we fear them!"
The Star Luo Emperor's eyes flashed with a fierce light as he shouted at Dai weisi.
"Yes, yes!"
Dai weisi quickly nodded and left after responding.
At this moment of life and death, it was necessary to quicken their pace!
"Report!"
"Emperor Xue Qinghe of the Tian Dou Empire has sent a declaration of war. In one month, a decisive battle will be fought at Jialing Pass!"
"????"
The Star Luo Emperor was stunned, his mind filled with questions.
What was Xue Qinghe doing?
Giving them time to prepare?
The Tian Dou Empire had already assembled its troops. Instead of launching an attack, they were giving the Star Luo Empire time to get ready.
Wasn't that a bit too polite?
"This..."
The Star Luo Emperor scratched his head, unable to fathom the true intentions behind "Xue Qinghe's" actions.
If they attacked now, the Star Luo Empire would undoubtedly suffer heavy losses, yet he chose not to.
"Though a bit foolish, he is still a top figure. If the Star Luo Empire wins, I guarantee you a lifetime of wealth and honor!"
"Respond and say, in one month, the decisive battle will be at Jialing Pass!"
The Star Luo Emperor waved his hand and said to the scout.
"Yes!"
The news of the impending war between the two nations spread across the entire Douluo Continent in a very short time.
The common people on both sides were extremely panicked, unsure of what awaited them.
The scene shifts to the Sea God Island.
Yu Yuanzhen, along with Yu Luomian and others, had arrived at the Sea God Island more than ten days ago.
"Young Yu Yuanzhen, there is no need to wait any longer. I am already very content to see Bo Saixi again," Tang Chen said with a carefree smile.
Bo Saixi, however, looked at him with tearful eyes but remained silent.
After Tang Chen opened the Sea God Hall, she would follow him and could not live alone.
Now, with Yu Yuanzhen bringing so many titled Douluo to the Sea God Island to become the guardians of the Seven Sacred Pillars of the Sea God, she had even less attachment to the island.
"Senior Tang Chen, you still have some time left to live. I am not in a hurry," Yu Yuanzhen shook his head and said expressionlessly.
"Whether it is early or late, death is inevitable. If I sacrifice myself early, I can be reborn sooner, of course, if rebirth is possible..."
"Bo Saixi, do not be sad."
"You should be happy and celebrate the birth of the new Sea God!"
Tang Chen smiled, gently patted Bo Saixi's hair once more, and then turned and walked towards the Sea God Hall.
Yu Yuanzhen sighed and followed.
Sea Dragon, Sea Horse Douluo, and others, along with Yu Luomian and others, watched Tang Chen's back quietly, their eyes full of admiration.
To face death and sacrifice for one's beloved, such a Tang Chen was indeed admirable.
Sea Dragon glanced at Bo Saixi's back, a hint of loneliness flashing in his eyes.
He was also willing to sacrifice for the Grand Priest, but he did not have the qualification.
That man was truly the man chosen by the Grand Priest.
"Ah..."
Sea Dragon looked at Bo Saixi once more and thought to himself: Grand Priest, do not do anything foolish!
Given their understanding of Bo Saixi, she might very well choose to follow Tang Chen after his death.
That was Bo Saixi...
However, they had no reason to stop her. Bo Saixi had guarded the Sea God Island for a very long time.
"Yu Yuanzhen, do not disappoint me, young man!"
"The things I have not accomplished, you must complete!"
"Do not let my sacrifice become worthless!"
"Here is a hint for you, the Ninth Test is likely related to character. I failed right here..."
(End of Chapter)
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