Chapter 799
Ren Xue
He personally traveled to various sects and two great empires to impart this cultivation technique free of charge, enabling every Soul Master to master the power to resist the void and fundamentally enhance the combat strength of the entire continent.
Zhao Feng expanded the Zhenxu Army, dividing it into four major garrison legions in the east, west, south, and north, respectively stationed at the four borders of the continent and the Void Desert. Each legion was commanded by a top-tier Title Douluo, undergoing rigorous training and preparing for battle day and night. He also established a Soul Master Academy, specifically recruiting the younger generation of Soul Masters to cultivate their protective beliefs from a young age, teaching them the art of controlling the void and combat skills. The academy's motto consists of only eight characters: "Inherit the legacy of heroes, protect the common people."
Within the academy stand a statue of Qian Renxue and a monument to the martyrs. Every new student must first pay homage to the heroes, remembering the sacrifices of that catastrophe and understanding their responsibilities as Soul Masters. Zhao Feng personally serves as the academy's dean, personally teaching and imparting his combat experience and methods for cultivating the power of faith to the young students without reservation. He often tells them, "Power is not for competing and winning, but for protecting. No matter how strong the enemy you encounter in the future, remember that behind you are the lives of the entire continent, countless innocent people. You cannot retreat, and there is nowhere to retreat."
For a thousand years, Lin Mo and Zhao Feng have never stopped.
Lin Mo broke through the shackles of the Limit Douluo realm, reaching an unprecedented level of strength, comparable to the Angel God Qian Renxue of yesteryear. His Spirit Abyss Dragon Emperor Martial Soul completely evolved into the "Holy Angel Spirit Abyss Dragon Emperor," its soul wings interwoven with blue and gold, its soul rings gleaming with golden light. With a mere wave of his hand, he could draw upon the power of heaven and earth to purify all void and evil. Every hundred years, he would travel to the Void Desert to reinforce the Twin Dragons Suppressing Void Barrier and the Golden Array, to soothe Qian Renxue's will, and to pass on his belief in protection.
Zhao Feng also broke through to the Limit Douluo level, his power of belief materializing, and his battle axe martial soul evolved into the "Divine Belief Battle Axe." When the axe was drawn, golden light shone everywhere, and all evil fled. The Zhenxu Army he led emerged victorious from several small-scale attacks by void creatures, accumulating rich experience in void-defense combat and becoming the most impregnable defense line on the continent. He never married, devoting all his energy to guarding the defenses and nurturing future generations, earning the deep respect of all soul masters on the continent.
Over a thousand years, the Douluo Continent has produced countless talents, with a constant stream of powerful young warriors. Numerous outstanding Soul Masters have graduated from Soul Master Academies and joined the Zhenxu Army, guarding the four defensive lines. They remember the will of heroes and the teachings of their mentors, each possessing unwavering resolve and formidable combat prowess. The major sects are united as one, the two great empires coexist peacefully, and the entire continent is united in its preparations for war. The past sectarian conflicts and imperial wars are gone. Everyone understands that they share a common enemy and a common homeland to protect.
The names on the monument in the Martyrs' Shrine are growing ever more numerous, including not only the Soul Masters who sacrificed their lives in the final battle, but also the soldiers of the Zhenxu Army who died over the past millennium while guarding the defenses and clearing out the Void creatures. Their names are remembered by generation after generation, and their will is passed down through generations. Before the statue of Qian Renxue, incense burns continuously year-round, as people spontaneously come to pay their respects, thanking her for protecting the continent with her life and for her will that has always protected this land.
Inside the Holy Dragon Town Hall, Lin Mo gazed at the moonlight outside the window. The Angel's Heart in his arms remained warm and gentle. A thousand years had passed, yet his appearance had not aged. The Dragon Emperor's essence and the power of the angels had granted him a long lifespan, but his heart had long since become incredibly calm and composed. Zhao Feng stood beside him, his hair already somewhat gray, yet he still stood tall and straight, his eyes piercing.
"The millennium is almost here," Zhao Feng said slowly, his voice carrying a hint of vicissitude, yet still resolute.
Lin Mo nodded, his gaze fixed on the Twin Dragons Suppressing Void Barrier deep within the Void Desert. His tone was calm yet powerful: "What is destined to come will come. Over the past thousand years, we have been well prepared. We have a wealth of powerful juniors, countless elite soldiers in the Suppressing Void Army, and the united efforts of all the Soul Masters across the continent. Even if the Void Ruler himself were to arrive, we would still have the strength to fight."
"This battle is not about winning or losing, but about protecting. Protecting our homeland, protecting the will of Lady Qian Renxue, and protecting the peace that all the heroes sacrificed their lives for."
Zhao Feng laughed heartily, gripping the Sacred Faith Battle Axe in his hand. His laughter was bold and unrestrained: "Well said! Not for victory or defeat, but for protection! A thousand years of preparation, all for this day. Even if our souls are scattered, we will keep the Void Ruler outside the continent!" Just as the two were speaking, deep within the Void Desert, the Twin Dragons Suppressing Void Barrier suddenly trembled violently. Golden and blue lights flashed wildly, and deafening roars came from the underground spatial passage. A chilling aura that could destroy the world instantly broke through the barrier's defenses and permeated the entire Void Desert.
The Lord of Nothingness has arrived!
Lin Mo and Zhao Feng exchanged a glance, their eyes simultaneously sharpening. In a flash, they soared into the air, flying towards the barrier. Their soul wings, interwoven with pale blue and gold, shone with golden light of conviction, dazzling in the night sky like two eternal stars illuminating the entire void desert.
At the same time, the Zhenxu Army on all four sides of the continent received the warning signal, and the four legions immediately prepared to rush to the aid of the Void Desert; the students of the Soul Master Academy picked up their weapons and their eyes were firm; the Soul Master Legions of the major sects and the two empires were mobilized at the same time and rushed to the battlefield.
After a thousand years of waiting and preparation, the final battle has finally arrived.
Lin Mo flew through the air, the Angel's Heart in his arms shining brightly. Qian Renxue's phantom reappeared, still with a gentle yet firm smile. She looked at Lin Mo and nodded slightly, as if encouraging him. Lin Mo felt a warmth in his heart, and roared to the sky. The dragon's roar shook the heavens and earth, and the phantom of the Holy Angel Spirit Abyss Dragon Emperor condensed, blotting out the sun and illuminating the earth with blue-gold light.
"Zhao Feng, fellow Soul Masters!" Lin Mo's voice echoed throughout the entire Void Desert and the entire Douluo Continent, "A thousand years ago, we used our flesh and blood to block the Void Catastrophe; a thousand years later, the Void Overlord attacks, and we still will not retreat!"
"For Lady Qian Renxue, for the heroes, for the common people, for our homeland!"
"Fight to the end! Never back down!"
Zhao Feng's shout followed closely behind. He raised the Sacred Belief Battle Axe high, and golden light of belief shot into the sky. Countless Zhenxu Army soldiers and countless Soul Masters shouted in unison, their voices resounding through the clouds, louder and more resolute than a thousand years ago.
Golden light and blue dragon light intertwined, and countless soul powers converged into a torrent, colliding fiercely with the void power that broke through the barrier, forming a pillar of light that pierced through the heavens and the earth, illuminating the entire desert as if it were daytime.
Lin Mo hovered in mid-air, his Holy Angel Spirit Abyss Dragon Emperor Martial Soul fully unfurled. A pair of blue-gold dragon wings, tens of feet long, blotted out the sky, their tips shimmering with fine golden light—a sign of the perfect fusion of angelic power and the dragon emperor's essence. (End of Chapter)