Outside Jialing Pass, in front of the army camp of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
The wind howled, fluttering countless banners.
The magnificent Tang Dynasty city of Chang'an, and the god-level powerhouse who could change the very heavens and earth, weighed heavily on everyone's hearts like a mountain.
"The Great Tang Empire, with its strong army and powerful deities, is only ranked fourth on the power list?"
Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back, his stiff face filled with astonishment.
His eyes, which always carried a hint of despondency and arrogance, were wide open at this moment.
Beside him, Haotian Douluo Tang Hao had already sheathed his Haotian Hammer, his weathered face filled with solemnity and bitterness.
Tang Hao felt a tightness in his chest.
That thunder god named Sikong Zhen could unleash devastating thunder with every gesture, and his mastery of lightning even surpassed the limits of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family.
And then there's Shangguan Wan'er, who uses her pen as a weapon, transforming her talent into killing intent; she also possesses the strength of a first-level deity.
Any one of these powerful individuals could easily crush him in his current state.
Back in Mo Family City, he was humiliated by that mechanical giant like a dog being abused, and his injuries have not yet healed, nor has his inner demons been eliminated.
I thought Mo Family City was the most amazing place in the world.
But the foundation that the Tang Empire is showing now is in no way inferior to that of the Mo Family City, and it is even more impressive.
Especially Empress Wu Zetian.
Even through the sky, Tang Hao could feel the domineering aura of an emperor who was the only one worthy of respect.
Compared to such a powerful figure, Tang Hao's so-called "Haotian" seemed somewhat laughable.
"An empire with such strength can only rank fourth."
This means there are three even more terrifying forces ahead.
The sky over this continent has truly changed.
Even Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, could no longer maintain his composure.
He frowned, tapping the ground lightly with the scepter in his hand.
"Incredible."
"The national strength of the Great Tang Empire probably surpasses the combined strength of Tian Dou and Xing Luo."
"Wu Zetian was an unprecedented female emperor, how could such a figure not be at the top of the list?"
Ning Fengzhi was filled with deep worry.
The more unknown powerful figures there are, the more unfavorable it is for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and for the overall situation of the continent.
However.
Unlike Tang Hao's dejection and Ning Fengzhi's worry.
After a brief moment of shock, a strange glint suddenly flashed in Yu Xiaogang's eyes.
He stared intently at the magnificent and domineering golden figure in the very center of the sky.
Wu Zetian.
What a woman she was!
Noble, majestic, and in control of the world.
Isn't this the perfect partner that Yu Xiaogang has always dreamed of?
Although Bibi Dong holds a high position, she is ultimately constrained by the Elders' Hall of the Spirit Hall, and is now becoming increasingly extreme.
Although Liu Erlong loved him deeply, she was hot-tempered and just a reckless man who did not understand his theories and wisdom.
Only Wu Zetian.
This is a true empress.
Yu Xiaogang straightened his back, adjusted his slightly worn collar, and revealed an extremely confident smile.
"Such a powerful woman, looking across the entire Douluo Continent, I'm afraid only my great wisdom, Yu Xiaogang, is worthy of her."
A surge of pride welled up in Yu Xiaogang's heart.
He believed that although his soul power was weak, no one in the world could surpass him in theoretical knowledge.
Although the Tang Empire was powerful, in his view, it certainly lacked a systematic theoretical framework for Soul Masters.
If we could get his guidance, the strength of the Tang Empire would surely reach new heights.
"Perhaps, I can win over Wu Zetian with my charm and my theory of the ten core competencies of martial spirit."
"If I show even a little talent, this Tang Empire might very well be able to be used by me."
Yu Xiaogang thought about it more and more and it seemed feasible.
He glanced at the still-shocked crowd around him and sneered inwardly at their foolishness in not knowing how to seize opportunities.
He immediately made a decision in his mind.
"I want to write a letter to Wu Zetian."
"In the letter, I will elaborate on my unique insights into the evolution of martial spirits, as well as my analysis of the situation on the continent."
"I believe that an empress with such foresight would take my letter as gospel and welcome her with open arms."
Yu Xiaogang's gaze swept over Shangguan Wan'er, who was wielding her brush in the air.
Her graceful figure and unparalleled talent also captivated him.
"And this Shangguan Wan'er is also a promising talent."
"Although she is not as noble as the Empress, she is still worthy of being my confidante or admirer."
"Fine, I'll write her a letter too, give her some pointers on her cultivation path, and make her my fangirl."
Yu Xiaogang was immersed in the beautiful blueprint he had created, as if he could already see himself standing in the Tang Dynasty palace, pointing out the country and being admired by thousands.
Just then.
The scene above the sky suddenly changed.
Those breathtakingly small, blood-red characters slowly emerged.
But in reality, behind Empress Wu Zetian, there was a man controlling everything!
The moment those words appeared, it was as if an invisible hand had gripped Yu Xiaogang's neck tightly.
His confident smile froze on his face, then turned into extreme shock and astonishment.
"What?"
"How is this possible?!"
Yu Xiaogang screamed, his voice sharp and distorted.
His eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he stared intently at the line of text, his mind completely blank.
Even an empress as powerful as Wu Zetian had a mastermind behind her.
And, it was a man?
How is that possible!
How could there be a man in this world who understands women better than Yu Xiaogang, or who is more qualified to stand behind the Empress?
The feeling was like discovering that a priceless treasure you've set your sights on has already been taken.
Moreover, the owner was a mysterious man who had never shown his face.
Yu Xiaogang felt a burning pain on his face. His confidence and fantasies from just now seemed so absurd.
Tang Hao, who was standing to the side, was also shocked, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"Wu Zetian had another man behind her?"
Tang Hao muttered to himself, his heart filled with turbulent emotions.
These three god-level powerhouses of the Tang Dynasty were actually just puppets.
Ning Fengzhi gasped, nearly losing his grip on the scepter.
"This...this is simply unbelievable."
"A person like Wu Zetian must have been extremely proud and arrogant. How could she possibly be willing to be controlled by others?"
Ning Fengzhi looked at Sword Douluo Chen Xin beside him, and both of them saw deep apprehension in their eyes.
"What kind of man could possess such extraordinary abilities, even capable of controlling a goddess-level empress like Wu Zetian?"
Ning Fengzhi sighed, his tone filled with awe and curiosity towards the mysterious man.
Even Xue Beng, the new emperor of the Heavenly Dou Empire who had been standing silently to the side, was now wide-eyed with shock.
He thought that becoming emperor was the pinnacle of his life.
But look at other people.
Not only does she possess god-level strength, but she also has a man behind her who can control the empress.
The difference is simply immeasurable.
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