Ye Hao didn't cause trouble for Sea God Island. Instead, he resurrected the Sea Horse Douluo right before Bo Saixi's eyes.
"Senior Bo Saixi, this is farewell." After reviving the Sea Horse Douluo, Ye Hao cupped his hands and departed.
He understood that Sea God Island would remain sealed for a century. By then, Ye Hao would have ascended, leaving Douluo Continent without gods. Only then would Sea God Island reemerge.
For the sake of Sea God Island, Bo Saixi had no choice.
"Grand Priestess, didn't I die…" The newly resurrected Sea Horse Douluo was still disoriented. He clearly remembered being killed by Ye Hao, so how was he standing here unharmed?
"Welcome back, Ouya." Bo Saixi smiled. "Go and reunite with Sea Dragon and the others. They've been worried about you."
"I…" The Sea Horse Douluo hesitated, unsure of the situation.
Though confused about his resurrection, he was grateful to be alive. He convinced himself it must have been the Sea God's doing.
Yes, it had to be. The Sea God had blessed him!
As the Sea Horse Douluo left, Bo Saixi stood silently for a long time before sighing and entering the Sea God's Temple alone.
A century would pass in the blink of an eye. How many would still be alive by then? The world was ever-changing, and nothing would remain the same.
Ye Hao left Sea God Island and, with a single step, arrived on Douluo Continent.
As a god, Ye Hao stood above the clouds, unmatched by anyone.
Before this, Bibi Dong had already ascended to godhood.
Now, Ye Hao could sense that his mother had reached the frontlines of the war between Star Luo Empire and Spirit Empire.
Star Luo Empire and Spirit Empire – two tigers cannot share one mountain. It was time to settle this.
This continent needed only one ruler. There was only one piece of meat, but two hungry wolves.
At the Star Luo Empire's frontlines, armies amassed like clouds.
The oppressive atmosphere was thick with killing intent.
Outside the Star Luo capital, Spirit Empire's million-strong army stood ready. Star Luo Empire had assembled a similar force. Once the battle began, it would be a bloodbath.
Lives would be lost, and mountains would crumble.
"Soldiers of Star Luo Empire! Our empire faces life or death! Spirit Empire seeks to devour us! Let us stand united against this enemy!"
The Star Luo Emperor rallied his troops from the city walls. Clad in golden armor, he embodied Star Luo's martial spirit. Unlike the former Heaven Dou Empire, Star Luo's strength and discipline had made it the continent's dominant power, had it not been for Spirit Hall's interference.
"Fight! Fight! Fight!"
The soldiers' battle cries shook the heavens.
On the Spirit Empire's side, Bibi Dong emerged in full armor. She surveyed Star Luo's forces and nodded.
"A million soldiers. The carnage would be unimaginable. Our empire is still young. I cannot bear to see such suffering."
Bibi Dong sighed. "People of Star Luo Empire! I am the Empress of Spirit Empire. Surrender your city to avoid bloodshed and spare your people…"
Her words were meant to end the conflict without violence. With her current power, she could destroy the city single-handedly.
Her Death Domain alone could annihilate everyone within.
But if she truly unleashed her power, the very existence of Star Luo Empire would be at stake.
"Star Luo Empire will fight to the last man!"
Star Luo's resolve was unshakable. They would defend their capital to the death.
Seeing this, Bibi Dong ceased her attempts at negotiation.
Clad in her Raksasha God armor, four purple scythes extended from her back as she hovered in midair. The aura of a god spread instantly.
Star Luo Empire had its Titled Douluos, but even a fraction of Bibi Dong's power made them tremble in fear. (TLNote: I didn't know they have title douluo)
Before her, all Titled Douluos were mere ants.
A single breath from her could obliterate them.
Bibi Dong's power was undeniable. But at that moment, the sky darkened, and thick bolts of lightning began striking Star Luo's forces.
Chaos ensued as countless soul masters were reduced to ash. Several Titled Douluos perished instantly, not even knowing how they died.
This devastating attack shattered Star Luo's morale. Many soldiers fled in terror, some even falling from the city walls to their deaths.
"Hold the line! Hold the line!!!" The Star Luo Emperor roared, desperately trying to maintain order.
Meanwhile, a figure appeared beside Bibi Dong – a stranger.
Wielding a Death God's Scythe and clad in dark red armor, he hovered in midair. The lightning had been his doing.
"Emperor of Star Luo Empire, I have no wish for slaughter. Surrender now, or you will be the next to die! Your people will suffer, and your name will be cursed for eternity!"
Ye Hao's voice echoed over the Star Luo capital.
"Star Luo Empire will fight to the end! The outcome is not yet decided!" came the defiant reply.
"Then I won't hold back."
With a wave of his hand, the city gates exploded open. Every soldier and soul master within found themselves paralyzed, their faces filled with terror.
"Advance! Remember, minimize casualties. Disarm them and capture the Star Luo royal family."
At Ye Hao's command, Spirit Empire's forces surged forward like a tidal wave.
"Well done!" Bibi Dong smiled.
"I considered using my Death Domain, but that would have turned the city into a graveyard. I don't want to be remembered as a butcher after I ascend."
Ye Hao shrugged.
"The outcome is clear. Star Luo Empire will cease to exist."
Bibi Dong sighed in relief. Under her leadership, Spirit Empire had finally unified the continent!
"Mom, let's go home!" Ye Hao said.
"Yes, home!"
After giving final instructions, Ye Hao and Bibi Dong took a single step and appeared in Spirit Hall.
…
"It's over~" Ye Hao stretched lazily. From his transmigration to now becoming a god, it felt like a long dream.
"Almost forgot…" Ye Hao slapped his forehead and summoned Zhu Zhu, Zhu'er, and the Xie Hu from the Death God's Heart.
They had shed their soul beast forms and become true humans.
"What are your plans now?" Ye Hao asked.
"Hmm~" Zhu Zhu looked at Zhu'er with a meaningful gaze.
Zhu'er: "…"
Ye Hao chuckled. "Do as you wish. If you have a child, there's a good chance it'll have twin martial souls."
"I plan to lead my people back to the sea. With the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King dead and the Devil Soul Great White Sharks in seclusion with Sea God Island, we can establish our own territory."
Even though he was no longer the Evil Spirit Orca King, he still cared for his people.
"Oh!" Ye Hao retrieved the desiccated remains of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King from the Death God's Heart. Having absorbed its power, the whale king was now just a dried husk.
"Here, take this!"
Ye Hao divided the remains, giving one-third to the Xie Hu.
"Master, this is…!"
Xie Hu was speechless with gratitude.
"You understand." Ye Hao smiled.
"I noticed several of your people are nearing 100,000 years. These remains should help them break through. When we ascend to the divine realm, your people will have the strength to protect themselves."
Xie Hu accepted the remains and departed for the sea, borrowing the Death God's Heart to transport his people.
Ye Hao gazed at the sky, catching a glimpse of the divine realm calling to him.
"Not yet." He waved it off and walked away.
"Ninety-nine years left. No rush."
Ye Hao was an optimist. With nearly a century remaining, why hurry?
Soon, news arrived from the frontlines.
Spirit Empire had breached the Star Luo capital! The ancient Star Luo Empire had fallen!
The royal family was captured, and the emperor had committed suicide in the flames. A dynasty had ended!
When news of Star Luo's defeat reached Dai Mubai in Spirit Hall's dungeons, he took his own life that very night. The former crown prince died a prisoner in the dark.
As for Ma Hongjun, for the sake of Douluo's women, Spirit Hall decided to imprison him for life.
Oscar was the luckiest of the three. He married his beloved Ning Rongrong and served Spirit Empire. As a food system soul master with great talent, his future was bright.
Soon after, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Ning Fengzhi passed away. The destruction of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had haunted their later years. Now they were at peace.
Quickly, Spirit Empire conquered Star Luo's remaining cities. Star Luo Empire was officially no more.
Spirit Empire became Douluo Continent's sole empire!
In its early days, the empire promoted equality. The nobility was abolished.
All were equal, without distinction.
The era of self-proclaimed elites was over. A new age had dawned.
In Spirit Hall, Ye Hao lived comfortably after his ascension.
No more cultivation. The empire was in good hands.
Bibi Dong had stepped back, and Hu Liena became the new Empress of Spirit Empire.
In her leisure, Bibi Dong focused on her granddaughter. The past was behind her. After a lifetime of struggle, it was time to enjoy her golden years.
In Spirit Hall's garden:
Bibi Dong and Ye Hao sat facing each other.
"Soon. Xue'er has completed her eighth trial. She'll ascend soon too." Bibi Dong mused. Time flew – four years had passed since her own ascension.
Even her granddaughter had grown into a graceful young lady, awakening her Six-Winged Angel martial soul with innate full soul power of level 20.
Early that morning, Xiao Hong had taken her to hunt for soul rings – a promise fulfilled.
"Mom, still taking disciples?" Ye Hao sipped tea, looking at Bibi Dong.
"Disciples?"
"Zhu Zhu and Zhu'er's child is about to be born. I foresee twin martial souls – Death Spider Emperor and Soul Devouring Spider Emperor, just like us."
Ye Hao smiled.
When Zhu Zhu and Zhu'er married, many Titled Douluo elders in Spirit Hall were heartbroken. Female Titled Douluos were rare enough, and Zhu'er's cold demeanor as a former soul beast had intrigued some who wanted to experience "Tang Hao's" joy.
"Why don't you take the disciple?" Bibi Dong retorted.
"Experience matters. You know I'm not the teaching type. You're the expert."
Bibi Dong: "…"
In the former Heaven Dou City, now part of Spirit Empire:
Shrek Academy had been demolished. Two years prior, Liu Erlong had passed away, buried alongside Flender.
An era had truly ended.
The old Shrek Academy was gone, replaced by the new Spirit Empire Academy.
Equality was the rule. Anyone with soul power could join.
With talent and hard work, one could even become an empire elder.
In the capital's central square stood two statues.
One of Yu Xiaogang, the other of Tang San.
The kneeling statues were covered in grime and rotten vegetables, looking utterly wretched.
The master and disciple were universally reviled, their infamy eternal.
Even ten thousand years later, their statues would remain, their names cursed for generations!
Another year passed. On this day, Zhu Zhu and Zhu'er's child was born.
A new twin martial soul user had appeared. Bibi Dong personally took the disciple.
As for Ye Hao, he could barely manage himself, let alone take on students.
On this day, a long-dormant disturbance arose in Spirit Hall.
Ye Hao appeared in the Elder Hall, where Qian Renxue was undergoing her angel trials.
But Ye Hao was stunned.
There were two Qian Renxues – one radiant, one dark.
Identical in appearance, but with different hair colors.
Gold and gray.
Understanding dawned on Ye Hao as he met their gazes, and his wife's accusing stare.
So, he stepped forward.
Embracing both, he claimed them as his own.
"What do you think you're doing?" Qian Renxue demanded.
"You're one and the same. She's your dark side. Both of you are my wives."
"Get lost!" Qian Renxue roared!