Chapter 621 - 621: A Little Sun-Moon Shock

Huo Yuhao was slightly surprised. In his view, the Heavenly Soul Emperor's words might be sincere, or they might be calculated. Either way, the fact that the Heavenly Soul Empire could be annexed without large-scale warfare was undoubtedly a good thing.

The Heavenly Soul Empire was different from the former Tian Dou Empire.

Since its founding was rooted in rebellion, the royal family deeply understood the dangers of losing control over local territories.

After all, the downfall of the Tian Dou Empire had been caused by its weak monarchy, which allowed feudal lords to grow too powerful, leading to the emergence of "nations within a nation." This ultimately resulted in the empire splitting into the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Dou Ling Empire.

Learning from the past, the Heavenly Soul monarchy had strengthened its grip on the empire and allied itself with the Body Sect. As a result, its control over regional territories was formidable.

With both Du Busi and the Heavenly Soul Emperor agreeing to the merger, resistance to the Sun-Moon garrisoning key locations would be minimal. Even if some opposed it, the imperial family's assistance would ensure swift suppression.

The Heavenly Soul Emperor looked at Huo Yuhao cautiously and asked, "Senior Xiao, when you said you wanted to use the imperial family's influence to help govern the empire, what exactly did you mean?"

Facing this "Senior Xiao," the emperor spoke carefully. After all, according to Du Busi, this man was a reincarnated deity with a divine teacher.

Huo Yuhao explained, "It's simple. The Heavenly Soul imperial family will remain in place, and you will continue as emperor. You will only need to submit a decree of allegiance to the Sun-Moon Emperor and assist in governing the empire on behalf of the Sun-Moon Empire.

The Sun-Moon army will soon arrive at Tianhun City. From there, they will expand outward, garrisoning major cities across the empire."

The Heavenly Soul Emperor frowned. "I've already agreed to the annexation, and you still want me to stay on the throne and handle governance?

Senior Xiao, what I told Du Lao earlier was the truth.

I have never found any joy in being emperor.

Now that I have the chance to shed this immense burden, I'm actually relieved.

Moreover, my spies in the Sun-Moon Empire report that Emperor Xu Tianran enjoys personally handling state affairs. Wouldn't it make sense for him to govern the Heavenly Soul territories as well?

As for me, I'd rather abdicate entirely. Of course, as a gesture of goodwill, the former royal family would still provide officials to assist in governance."

Xu Tianran enjoys handling state affairs?

No he's just deeply paranoid.

In the original story, even Juzi, the person he supposedly trusted the most, was repeatedly tested and doubted.

He never placed absolute trust in any minister, and if not for his powerful cultivation as a Titled Douluo, the sheer amount of work he took on would have crushed his body long ago.

Huo Yuhao looked at the emperor and persuaded, "Just stay on the throne a little while longer. When the time is right, you can step down.

Trust me, it won't be long before your wish to abdicate becomes a reality."

"That's good to hear." The Heavenly Soul Emperor sighed in relief.

Suddenly, a voice from the Plane's Will echoed in Huo Yuhao's mind: "Yuhao, the Sun-Moon army has arrived on the outskirts of Tianhun City."

Huo Yuhao immediately responded, "Understood."

He then turned to those around him and said, "Now, let's head to Tianhun City to welcome the Sun-Moon army."

"The Sun-Moon army has arrived?"

Everyone looked visibly surprised.

Tianhun City Outskirts

A large convoy of merchants was traveling toward the city.

As the capital of the Heavenly Soul Empire and a city with thousands of years of history, Tianhun City had an immense population. Economically, it ranked among the wealthiest cities in the empire.

This prosperity naturally fostered a booming marketplace. Though it couldn't compare to Mingdu, Tianhun City's thriving commerce attracted many merchants eager to make a fortune. After all, who wouldn't want more gold soul coins?

A massive Sun-Moon army, following Juzi's prior arrangements, had disguised themselves as a merchant convoy.

Their plan was simple: infiltrate Tianhun City under the guise of traders and then strike when the time was right with a devastating assault!

As the empire's capital, Tianhun City was heavily fortified and difficult to breach.

But if they could launch an attack from within, the city's fall would be swift.

Of course, along the way, their disguised convoy had been questioned several times. However, thanks to the influence of Sun-Moon spies and the strategic use of gold soul coins they had successfully bypassed all inspections.

At the front of the convoy, Ye Yulin, disguised as an elderly man with a white beard, rode atop a tall horse, clad in a black robe.

He sent a mental transmission to the other Rank 9 Soul Engineers riding beside him. "Everyone, we'll be entering Tianhun City soon. Once the time is right, we'll be facing the imperial guards and Heavenly Soul powerhouses.

Let's give them a little Sun-Moon shock!"

Xuan Ziwen, disguised as a burly, bearded middle-aged man, held his reins tightly, his expression slightly bitter. He transmitted to the other Rank 9 Soul Engineers, "Everyone, I'm not very skilled in combat. At best, I can help hold off some of the Heavenly Soul powerhouses and troops."

"Not skilled in combat?" Ye Yulin raised an eyebrow.

The other Rank 9 Soul Engineers looked at Xuan Ziwen with curiosity.

Awkwardly, Xuan Ziwen explained, "Like you all, I'm a Rank 9 Soul Engineer, but I've spent years focused solely on research and invention. It's been so long since I last fought that I barely even remember what my soul skills are.

Ever since reaching Rank 9, the only soul skill I have a clear memory of is my ninth soul skill."

For a Soul Engineer, soul devices were crucial, but soul skills weren't completely irrelevant either.

Hearing this, the others exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of exasperation and disbelief.

Seeing their reactions, Xuan Ziwen quickly added, "Don't worry! Knowing that this war was coming, I took the time to review my first eight soul skills on the way here. I've thoroughly refreshed my memory!"

A brief silence followed.

Then, Claw Soul Engineer Regiment Commander Liao Mengkai couldn't hold back anymore.

"Xuan Ziwen!" he growled. "Lack of battle experience is one thing. But you're a Rank 9 Soul Engineer and a Rank 95 Super Douluo!

As long as you avoid close combat and attack with your full strength, hardly anyone will be able to withstand you!

Just remember strike the enemy hard!"

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