Crown Prince Tianyang.
The Guardian God of the Dou Spirit Empire, a Rank 97 Titled Douluo, whose Martial Soul was Heavenly Sun, a top-tier fire attribute Martial Soul, similar to the Sun of the Sun Moon Empire, but with a different fire attribute.
Compared to the scorching sun, the Heavenly Sun Martial Soul had a slightly lower temperature than the Sun, but it was grander and more expansive, and contained a trace of sacred energy that countered Evil Soul Masters, hence the name Heavenly Sun.
Therefore, such a person, even if they intended to kill, would not hide or conceal their actions; they would naturally appear openly.
"Crown Prince Tianyang, what brings you here? Are you intending to be an enemy of our Sun Moon Empire?" Jing Hongchen said.
"There's no need for feigned pleasantries. Whether the Sun Moon Empire and the Dou Spirit Empire are enemies, do I need to reiterate?" Crown Prince Tianyang's gaze was sharp.
The Sun Moon Empire's covetousness for the Douluo Continent was well-known to all passersby. How could they not be enemies?
Moreover, over a decade ago, their Majesty's fiancée was forcibly abducted and defiled by the current Sun Moon Great Emperor, giving birth to Yuwen Tuo. This was an irreconcilable feud.
If it weren't for the Sun Moon Empire's immense strength, the Dou Spirit Empire would have waged war on the Sun Moon Empire back then.
"Honestly, they have no style as a major power." Jing Hongchen sighed. He detested Crown Prince Tianyang's straightforwardness. He spoke without any subtlety, completely lacking the demeanor of a Titled Douluo.
"Jing Hongchen, the land you are currently treading upon still belongs to the original three empires of our Douluo Continent. This place does not tolerate your insolence. Leave now while you still can. This old man is here only for that bastard behind you." Crown Prince Tianyang said, his killing intent fully exposed.
He was under orders to eliminate Yuwen Tuo at all costs.
Whether for public or private reasons, he could not let this mission fail today.
Publicly, once a monster like Yuwen Tuo returned to the Sun Moon Empire, he would undoubtedly become the strongest vanguard for the Sun Moon Empire's future sweep across the continent.
Privately, his existence served as a constant reminder to everyone on the continent of the Dou Spirit Empire's humiliation back then.
"Hmph, Yuwen Tuo is our Imperial Prince. How dare you harm him? If you want to make a move, you'll have to get past this old man first." Behind Jing Hongchen, a golden toad croaked.
Those Rank 5 soul tools earlier were just a small test of his skill.
He was a Rank 9 Soul Engineer. To fight a Super Douluo, he naturally had to use his Rank 9 soul tools.
"Your Highness, don't worry about me later. Just keep running forward. Once you pass this canyon, you'll be in the Sun Moon Empire's territory. As long as you enter its borders, even Crown Prince Tianyang wouldn't dare pursue you freely," Jing Hongchen transmitted mentally.
Yuwen Tuo nodded. "Then, senior, be careful yourself!"
He wasn't so arrogant as to think he could intervene in a Super Douluo battle yet. He wouldn't foolishly stay here and cause trouble for Jing Hongchen.
Jing Hongchen immediately flew up. Behind him, a colossal golden cannon formed in an instant.
"Hmph, soul tools are mere external objects! Seventh Soul Skill, Heavenly Sun True Body!" Crown Prince Tianyang directly activated his Martial Soul True Body. His entire body seemed to transform into a gigantic flaming white fireball, assaulting Jing Hongchen.
"Boom!"
Jing Hongchen's cannon fired, and a laser beam struck the fireball that Crown Prince Tianyang had transformed into.
For a moment, the entire Mingdou Mountain Range trembled from this immense power.
"Jing Hongchen, your Mingde Hall dares to cross the Mingdou Mountain Range and wage war on my Star Luo territory? You're asking for death!" In the sky, a furious roar echoed.
Immediately after, a gigantic umbrella spun downwards, blocking Jing Hongchen's attack on Crown Prince Tianyang.
"Mystical Umbrella!" Jing Hongchen was startled. This was the unique Martial Soul of Mystical Douluo, one of the Star Luo Empire's Revered Elders.
Could it be that the Star Luo Empire also had a hand in this ambush?
Xu Yueran, to what extent was that woman ruthless?
Yuwen Tuo was her own son. Abandoning him back then was one thing, but now, just because he was returning home, she actually wanted his life!
Mystical Douluo was an old man, roughly seventy years old, with nine soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black.
He was only Rank 94, far inferior in strength to Rank 97 Crown Prince Tianyang, and to Jing Hongchen, who, though also Rank 94, also held the identity of a Rank 9 Soul Engineer.
However, he was a defense-type Titled Douluo. Purely in terms of defensive power, he was completely on par with a Super Douluo.
Even Jing Hongchen couldn't instantly break through his defense.
Mystical Douluo gave Crown Prince Tianyang a look, indicating that he would block Jing Hongchen.
After all, he had a legitimate reason to deal with Jing Hongchen. The Hall Master of Mingde Hall intruding into the Mingdou Mountain Range, intercepted by a Star Luo Empire Titled Douluo—that was entirely justifiable.
But Yuwen Tuo could not die at the hands of the Star Luo Empire; otherwise, it would make the empire appear too heartless.
Only if the Dou Spirit Empire killed Yuwen Tuo would it be truly justifiable.
"Bastard, Golden Roar!" Jing Hongchen's soul ring rose. This Soul Skill was similar to his grandson Xiao Hongchen's Soul Skill, both capable of enhancing the power of soul cannons.
But Mystical Douluo used his Mystical Umbrella, opening it in the air to form a gigantic umbrella over fifty meters in diameter, completely blocking a heavy shot fired by Jing Hongchen.
"Ugh!" Mystical Douluo couldn't help but clutch his chest. "What ferocious firepower! A Rank 9 Soul Engineer is truly worthy of his reputation. A single strike shook my internal organs. However, breaking through my defense won't be that easy!"
Mystical Douluo knew that in a direct one-on-one fight, he was absolutely no match for Jing Hongchen. But it wouldn't be easy for Jing Hongchen to bypass him and protect Yuwen Tuo either.
By the time he repelled Jing Hongchen, Yuwen Tuo, with his small body, would probably have been completely incinerated by Crown Prince Tianyang.
Crown Prince Tianyang quickly caught up to Yuwen Tuo, who was running forward. "Sorry, child. You and I bear no grudge. If you must blame someone, blame your lowly birth!"
"Wait, Crown Prince Tianyang, if Yuwen Tuo is to die, he will die by my hand! Prepare to die, Yuwen Tuo!" At this moment, another roar echoed.
Above the canyon, a gigantic shadow suddenly completely obscured the sky. It was a colossal red dragon. Only one person could possess such a Martial Soul: the sole Super Douluo of the current Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Clan, Red Dragon Douluo Wu Yan!
Crown Prince Tianyang had just unleashed his flames, and the Red Dragon also spat out a super-gigantic fireball.
The two fires converged in the air, but instead of amplifying their attack power, they largely canceled each other out.
By the time they reached Yuwen Tuo, they posed no threat to him at all. Yuwen Tuo seized the opportunity to summon his Fire Elephant Martial Soul, then pointed his finger, absorbing all the remaining flames from the two Titled Douluo.
Crown Prince Tianyang raged, "Wu Yan, what are you doing here? What does this have to do with your Heavenly Soul Empire?"
"This old man is here by order of the Heavenly Soul Empire's First Imperial Prince to kill Yuwen Tuo and bring his head back," Wu Yan said.
Previously, in the imperial court, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Clan publicly supported the First Imperial Prince, openly contending with Vina. This matter was no secret in any country.
It was not surprising that the First Imperial Prince wanted Yuwen Tuo's life. But the question was, was this Wu Yan truly here to kill Yuwen Tuo?
Crown Prince Tianyang felt as if he was here to protect him. Otherwise, why would he block his fireball just now?
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