Douluo's self has a soul beast clone

“Why are these soldiers like this?” Xue Ke, as an Imperial Princess, keenly sensed something was wrong. Or rather, given the current situation, anyone could see something was amiss.

“Let's get into the city first,” Li Chang'an said. “The words 'Martial Soul' suggest it's related to the Martial Soul Hall. It won't be too late to investigate after we enter the city.”

Dugu Yan also said, “The kingdoms and duchies belonging to the two great empires have always had an ambiguous relationship with the Martial Soul Hall, and are loyal supporters of the Martial Soul Hall. It is also because of the Martial Soul Hall that the two great empires dare not act rashly against these kingdoms and duchies. It seems that a lot has happened on the continent in the eight years we've been away.”

As they spoke, the three emerged from a secluded corner and stepped onto the street.

The streets in the city all looked similar, with shops lining both sides of the road. Overall, Xilu City seemed very prosperous, and the pedestrians were walking quickly, obviously due to the fast pace of life.

At this moment, Xue Ke whispered, “Chang'an-gege, where should we go to inquire? The City Lord's Mansion?”

Li Chang'an shook his head and said, “With such a big move from the Martial Soul Hall, the events that have occurred are probably not secrets to ordinary people. Just ask someone on the street, and we can probably find out most of the details.”

While talking, Li Chang'an looked around and focused his gaze on an old man walking towards them. This person was dressed in average clothes, so even if he wasn't a noble, he probably wasn't an ordinary commoner. He definitely knew a lot.

Li Chang'an led the two girls to actively meet him and blocked his path.

“This old man, could I trouble you to ask you something?” Li Chang'an's demeanor was gentle and refined, and his attitude was humble. Enough to make people feel good at first glance.

The old man was stunned for a moment when he was stopped, then smiled and said kindly, “Young man, what do you want to ask?”

Li Chang'an said, “We have just returned from overseas and have not been active on the continent for a long time. We found that the soldiers at the city gate seemed a bit strange. Has anything happened on the continent in recent years?”

“I see, you just returned from overseas, no wonder you don't know,” the old man said, with a look of sudden realization on his face, then smiled and said, “If you want to talk about the major events on the continent, then you have to talk about the establishment of the Martial Soul Empire!”

“Martial Soul Empire?!” Dugu Yan and Xue Ke looked puzzled and subconsciously asked, “Could it be related to the Martial Soul Hall?”

“That's right.”

The old man glanced at the two girls, then nodded and said, “There is no Martial Soul Hall on this continent now. Only the Martial Soul Empire!”

“And speaking of the beginning and end of the establishment of this Martial Soul Empire, then we have to mention the grand event of the soul master world more than three years ago, the re-election of the Seven Great Sects...” The old man seemed to be a talkative chatterbox, and before the three could ask questions, he poured out everything he knew.

It turned out that three years ago, the Martial Soul Hall hosted the re-election of the Seven Great Sects. The new Seven Great Sects were produced, and without exception, these Seven Great Sects were the most loyal supporters of the Martial Soul Hall. Among the two great empires, there was simply no one who could compete with them. Even if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School still had the strength to compete, it did not participate in this conference out of consideration for protection.

In this way, when the re-election of the Seven Great Sects ended, the prestige of the Martial Soul Hall reached its peak. Next, the Seven Great Sects simultaneously submitted letters, stating that all soul masters in the world respected the Martial Soul Hall and requested the Martial Soul Hall to better govern the soul master group.

Three months later, the Martial Soul Hall announced the establishment of the nation, renamed the Martial Soul Empire. All Martial Soul Halls within the original two great empires were closed, and soul masters were withdrawn. The scope of the Martial Soul Empire was based on all the original kingdoms and duchies of the two great empires. Straddling between the two great empires, it completely cut off the connection between the two great empires. With the combination of more than a dozen kingdoms and duchies, the total area of the Martial Soul Empire was not inferior to any of the two great empires after the split.

From a geographical point of view, the Martial Soul Empire was obviously extremely unfavorable, with the Heaven Dou Empire in the north and the Star Luo Empire in the south. However, since the Martial Soul Hall was changed to the Martial Soul Empire, it has expanded in two directions at the same time. In a few years, it has occupied the area of two provinces of each of the two great empires. And this was under the circumstances that the armies of the three parties did not engage in large-scale battles.

In terms of overall strength, the Martial Soul Empire was pieced together from more than a dozen small countries, so its total military strength was naturally far from comparable to the two great empires, and it was impossible to completely unify the command.

However, the soul master power mastered by the Martial Soul Hall was too powerful. The destructive power that soul masters can produce in war is far from comparable to the army. A soul master team composed of a thousand people is enough to compete with tens of thousands of troops.

At the same time, the Martial Soul Empire issued an order, summoning all soul masters on the continent to join. Those who did not join were regarded as heretics. Coupled with the influence of the newly promoted Seven Great Sects, the Martial Soul Hall almost mastered more than 70% of the soul master power on the continent. And there were many strong people. There were more than ten Title Douluos.

Such great power forced the two great empires to accumulate strength and dare not easily confront them head-on. Otherwise, once they were defeated like a mountain, there would be no chance.

The Pope of the Martial Soul Hall, Bibi Dong, was the first generation emperor of the Martial Soul Empire. She ruled the empire as a woman. After a short period of external expansion, she began to integrate the empire, eliminate dissidents, and train the army.

The financial resources accumulated by the Martial Soul Hall over the years have become a solid backing for the development of the empire. In just a few years, the Martial Soul Empire has become a powerful empire standing on three legs with the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires, and its strength is enough to exceed any one empire.

There are more than 20,000 soul masters in the border garrison troops on both sides of the empire. And they are personally led by the Title Douluo of the Elder Hall.

But the temporary non-expansion does not mean that the Martial Soul Empire is satisfied. Once Bibi Dong completely masters and integrates the strength of these kingdoms and duchies under her command. It is conceivable that the war will be inevitable.

From the root, the main reason why the Martial Soul Empire can be in an advantageous position after its establishment is the original team of the Martial Soul Hall, as many as tens of thousands of soul masters. The former three sects that could barely compete with it, the Clear Sky School retired, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family was completely destroyed, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was also greatly damaged. There was no power that could compete head-on.

The more powerful the soul master, the more terrible they are in war. A powerhouse at the Title Douluo level is enough to top thousands of troops. Of course, the two great empires are not without the power to fight. They have been established for many years, and they have mastered a large number of elite troops, coupled with the soul masters loyal to the royal family. If they fight to the death, the Martial Soul Empire will definitely suffer heavy losses.

This is probably why Bibi Dong is not in a hurry to expand. She must first stabilize the interior, and then launch a war when she is absolutely sure.