Chapter 483

Their expectations were actually correct; even an ordinary Limit Douluo-level expert would struggle to counter the soul-guided laser unleashed at full power by the Guardians.

Translation: Their expectations were actually correct; even an ordinary Ultimate Douluo-level powerhouse would find it difficult to resist the soul ray launched at full power by the Guardians.

We need to keep numbers etc. No numbers.

We must not add extra info. Keep concise.

Let's produce: "Their expectations were actually correct; even an ordinary Ultimate Douluo-level powerhouse would find it difficult to resist the soul ray launched at full power by the Guardians."

Check: "Guardian of the Nation" translated as "Guardians". Good.

But this hinges on a major premise—that the opponent is an ordinary Limit Douluo.

Translation: But there is a major premise: the opponent is an ordinary Ultimate Douluo.

Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao, even taken individually, are peerless powerhouses among Limit Douluo; they are currently performing a Soul Fusion Technique, and the only being in the world capable of facing them in combat is likely the legendary continent's strongest, the Beast God Ditian.

Translation: Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong, even just taking one of them at random, are incredibly formidable among Ultimate Douluo, and they are still performing a Soul Fusion Technique; the only one in the world who could possibly fight them is likely the legendary continent's strongest, the Beast God Ditian.

We need to keep "Soul Fusion Technique" as Soul Fusion Technique? Actually line says "performing a Soul Fusion Technique". We'll translate as "performing a Soul Fusion Technique". Good.

In the end, Huo Yuhao's meteor shower failed to break through the full-force assault of the Imperial Dragon Soul Engineer Legion, yet it managed to neutralize the attack and drain considerable soul power from their members.

Translation: In the end, the meteor Huo Yutong unleashed still couldn't break through the full-force attack of the Imperial Dragon Soul Engineer Legion, but it did manage to neutralize it and also consumed a considerable amount of soul power from the legion's members.

By comparison, though also Beast King Soul Engineer Legions, the Fire Phoenix Soul Engineer Legion performed far worse than the Imperial Dragon Legion; they initially thought Tang Wulin ignoring their attacks and taking them head‑on was them underestimating them, expecting his body to melt in the heat the next second, but who could have imagined their combined assault would actually inflict no damage on him, leaving them momentarily questioning their own existence.

Translation: By comparison, as fellow Beast King Soul Engineer Legions, the Fire Phoenix Soul Engineer Legion's performance was far worse than the Imperial Dragon's; they had originally seen Tang Wulin ignore their attacks and take them head-on with his body, thinking they were looking down on them, believing his body would melt in the high temperature the next second, but who could have imagined that their combined attack actually failed to injure Tang Wulin at all, leaving them momentarily questioning their lives.

In fact, they were mistaken; their attacks were ineffective not because they were weak, but simply because their attribute was fire.

Translation: Actually, they were mistaken; their attacks had no effect not because they were weak, but simply because their attacks were fire-attributed.

Tang Wulin, possessing the Fire Dragon King soul bone, can reduce the power of fire‑attribute attacks by ninety percent or more; with his physical strength, the remaining ten percent of attack is insufficient to pierce his defense.

Translation: Tang Wulin, possessing the Fire Dragon King's soul bone, can basically reduce the power of fire-attributed attacks by ninety percent or more; with his physical strength, the remaining ten percent of attack is insufficient to break his defense.

Unlike the Fire Phoenix Soul Engineer Legion, the Imperial Soul Engineer Legion of the Sun‑Moon Empire dealt him a huge "surprise."

Translation: However, unlike the Fire Phoenix Soul Engineer Legion, the Ri Yue Imperial Soul Engineer Legion brought him a huge "surprise".

Although he managed to block the black beam fired by the opposition, doing so was extremely difficult, giving him the constant feeling that a slight lapse in defense would shatter it.

Translation: Although he managed to block the black ray they fired, doing so was extremely difficult, giving him the feeling that a slight lapse in defense would shatter it.

No wonder it is the core strength of the Sun‑Moon Empire—even Tang Wulin, while invoking his Soul Fusion Technique, finds it hard to withstand.

Translation: Truly deserving of being the Ri Yue Empire's core strength, even Tang Wulin, who had invoked Soul Fusion Technique power, finds it somewhat hard to withstand at this moment.

Fortunately, while they were dealing with the enemy's assault, several of the strongest experts from the original three Douluo nations also arrived.

Translation: Fortunately, while they were dealing with the opponent's attack, several of the strongest from the original three countries of the Douluo Continent also arrived.

Ninety‑ninth‑rank Limit Douluo Immortal Poison, the ninety‑eighth‑rank Super Douluo Night Rain possessing ultimate ice attributes, and the ninety‑eighth‑rank Super Douluo Elder Song, who wields the secret weapon given by Huo Yuhao.

Translation: Rank 99 Ultimate Douluo Du Bu Si, the Rank 98 Super Douluo Ye Yu with extreme ice attribute, and Rank 98 Super Douluo Song Lao, who wields the secret weapon given by Huo Yutong.

Just having these few allies gives Tang Wulin confidence to crush the opposition, let alone the hundreds of Titled Douluo marching mightily toward the battlefield.

Translation: Just having these few assist him gives Tang Wulin confidence to defeat the enemy, let alone the more than a hundred Honored Douluo rushing over in a mighty throng.

At their speed, even while fending off incoming stationary soul‑guided artillery shells from the air, they would need only a minute to reach this battlefield.

Translation: At their speed, even while resisting the falling fixed-mounted soul engineer shells from the air and advancing, they would need only one minute to reach this battlefield.

By then, the Sun‑Moon Empire's final advantage will have vanished completely.

Translation: By then, the Ri Yue Empire's last advantage will also vanish completely.

"Hmph!"

Translation: "Hmph!"

At that moment, a cold snort suddenly rang out, and a silver beam shot up from below, forcibly enveloping Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao and shooting them upward into the sky.

Translation: At that moment, a cold snort suddenly sounded, and a silver light shot up from below, forcibly enveloping Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong and shooting them upward into the sky.

Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao's hearts tightened; they instinctively tried to break free, only to discover that the light barrier actually contained spatial‑type power.

Translation: Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong's hearts tightened; they instinctively wanted to break free, but discovered that the light barrier actually contained spatial attribute power.

When they prepared to smash the barrier with brute force, it suddenly vanished, and they found themselves brought to an altitude of several thousand meters.

Translation: And when they prepared to smash the barrier open with brute force, it suddenly vanished, and they found themselves brought to an altitude of several thousand meters.

An old man's figure appeared not far before them, staring at them coldly.

Translation: An old man's figure appeared not far before them, staring at them coldly.

"Do you really think I'd just let you cause chaos? In the face of my Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier, even a Limit Douluo couldn't hope to fare well."

Translation: "Do you really think I'll just let you cause trouble? In the face of my Silver Moon Divine Light Shield, even an Ultimate Douluo cannot come out well."

Yet, contrary to the old man's expectations, after a brief moment of surprise, Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao's expressions returned to calm.

Translation: However, to the old man's surprise, Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong's expressions returned to calm after a brief shock.

Tang Wulin asked, "Are you the Silver Moon Douluo Kong Deming?"

Translation: Tang Wulin asked, "Are you the Silver Moon Douluo Kong Deming?"

Kong Deming's eyes narrowed.

Translation: Kong Deming's eyes narrowed.

"Do you know me?"

Translation: "Do you know me?"

He hasn't appeared in public for decades, so logically only a handful of people should know him.

Translation: He hasn't appeared in public for decades; logically, very few people should know him.

Tang Wulin smiled and said:

Translation: Tang Wulin smiled and said:

"I don't know you, but I've heard of you; they say you're the closest thing to a tenth‑rank soul engineer in existence. Looking at you now, have you succeeded in your research?" A ninth‑rank soul tool couldn't possibly restrain both him and Huo Yuhao at once—not even Ye Shui's Death God soul tool could.

Translation: "I don't know you, but I've heard of you; it's said you're the closest thing to a rank-ten soul engineer, and looking at you now, have you succeeded in your research?" A rank-nine soul tool couldn't possibly restrain both him and Huo Yutong at once, not even Ye Xi Shui's God of Death soul tool.

This Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier has most likely advanced to the level of a tenth‑rank soul tool.

Translation: This Silver Moon Divine Light Shield has probably already evolved to the level of a rank-ten soul tool.

Meanwhile, while he conversed with Kong Deming, Huo Yuhao silently explained to him the basics of a personal soul tool.

Translation: Meanwhile, while he was conversing with Kong Deming, Huo Yutong silently explained to him some knowledge about personal soul tools.

Over the past two years, since she could cultivate her soul power using the Universe Creation Pill, Huo Yuhao has spent much time studying soul‑tool theory; according to Xuan Ziwen's assessment, she has already surpassed her teacher and is only one step away from becoming a true ninth‑rank soul engineer.

Translation: Over the past two years, since cultivating soul power can be done with the Heaven-Earth Creation Pill, Huo Yutong has spent much time studying soul tool knowledge; according to Xuan Ziwen's evaluation, she has now surpassed her teacher and is only one step away from becoming a true rank-nine soul engineer.

Consequently, she instantly recognized that Kong Deming was using his personal soul tool.

Translation: Therefore, she instantly recognized that Kong Deming was using his personal soul tool.

As she explained, a personal soul tool is formed by harnessing one's own martial soul to draw the elemental forces of heaven and earth, merging oneself with the most powerful soul tool to achieve a qualitative elevation.

Translation: As she explained, a so-called personal soul tool uses one's own martial soul power to draw the primordial energy of heaven and earth, fusing oneself with the strongest soul tool to achieve a qualitative elevation.

The Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier wielded by Kong Deming has already reached the level of a divine artifact, far beyond what an ordinary soul master could oppose.

Translation: The Silver Moon Divine Light Shield wielded by Kong Deming has itself reached the level of a divine artifact, far beyond what ordinary soul masters can oppose.

He asked, "But is this really alright for you? With you present, the Imperial Soul Engineer Legion of the Sun‑Moon Empire can unleash its greatest strength; aren't you afraid that pulling us off the battlefield will cause the fight below to be lost?"

Translation: He asked, "But is it really alright for you to do this? With you present, the Ri Yue Imperial Soul Engineer Legion can unleash its greatest strength; aren't you afraid that by personally pulling us out of the battlefield, the fight below will be lost?"

Kong Deming let out a cold laugh.

Translation: Kong Deming let out a cold laugh.

"Isn't it the same the other way around? With you down there, uniting the soul masters' powers, I truly see no hope of victory."

Translation: "Isn't this the same for both sides? With you down there, uniting the soul masters' power, I truly see no hope of victory."

Just that one exchange has already displayed Tang Wulin's and Huo Yuhao's abilities in full clarity.

Translation: Just that one exchange has already clearly displayed Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong's strength.

Even the three Guardians of the Nation would find it difficult to launch a frontal assault against them.

Translation: Even the Three Great Guardians, when facing them, find it difficult to launch a frontal assault.

This is without them using their Soul Fusion Technique; if they truly possessed the Soul Fusion Technique as Ye Shui said, they would be capable of wiping out the three Guardians of the Nation below.

Translation: This is still without them using the Soul Fusion Technique; if they truly possess the Soul Fusion Technique as Ye Xi Shui said, then the two of them would be capable of wiping out the three Guardians below.

And even more terrifying is that there are still over a hundred Titled Douluo behind them. As the commanders of the Soul Master alliance, these two could accomplish so many things. Up to now, countless misjudgments have made Kong Deming deeply realize how strong their leadership abilities are. With them present, these Soul Master powerhouses can absolutely unleash combat power far beyond the ordinary.

Translation: What's more terrifying is that behind them are still over a hundred Honored Douluo; as commanders of the soul master alliance, these two could achieve so much that countless past misjudgments have made Kong Deming deeply realize how strong their leadership is—having them, these soul master powerhouses can absolutely unleash combat power far beyond the ordinary.

For this reason, he does not hesitate to throw himself into the fray, forcibly dragging these two strongest individuals away so that the soul‑engineer legions below can catch a breath.

Translation: Precisely for this reason, he does not hesitate to throw himself into the fray, forcibly dragging these two strongest away so that the soul engineer legion below can catch a breath.

He lacks confidence that he could lead the Imperial Soul Engineer Legion to victory against a Soul Master Alliance led by Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao.

Translation: He lacks confidence in leading the Ri Yue Imperial Soul Engineer Legion to victory against the soul master alliance led by Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong.

Moreover, he knows his own Imperial Soul Engineer Legion, which he personally trained; unless they face beings of Tang Wulin's and Huo Yuhao's caliber, ordinary Limit Douluo before them can only flee, with no chance of winning.

Translation: Moreover, he knows the Ri Yue Imperial Soul Engineer Legion he personally trained; as long as they aren't facing an extraordinary existence like Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong, ordinary Ultimate Douluo before them can only flee meekly, with no chance of winning.

As long as he holds out, once the forces below prevail and the Imperial Soul Engineer Legion comes to his aid, victory will belong to the Sun‑Moon Empire.

Translation: As long as he holds out, once the people below win and the Ri Yue Imperial Soul Engineer Legion comes to his aid, that victory will belong to the Ri Yue Empire.

Tang Wulin also saw through his plan, tilting his head in puzzlement.

Translation: Tang Wulin also saw through his plan, tilting his head in puzzlement.

"Your plan sounds wonderful, but are you really intending to stop the two of us with just your own strength?"

Translation: "The plan sounds wonderful, but are you really intending to hold us two back with just your own strength?"

Such a feat would be impossible even if Kong Deming truly were a tenth‑rank soul engineer.

Translation: Such a thing would be impossible even if Kong Deming truly were a rank-ten soul engineer.

"Of course, it's not just him alone."

Translation: "Of course, it's not just him alone."

A familiar voice sounded, answering his question.

Translation: A familiar voice sounded, answering his question.

Ye Shui suddenly shot up into the air, with a black‑clad figure completely shrouded in a black robe standing beside her, who sneered:

Translation: Ye Xi Shui suddenly soared into the air, with a black-clad figure completely shrouded in a black robe standing beside her, who sneered:

"You little brat, ready? I'm here to take your life!"

Translation: "You little brat, ready? I'm here to take your life!"

(End of Chapter)