Douluo Dalu - First Slash

With the help of the soul bone and precious medicine, Shui Bing'er rose by ten ranks and directly broke through to the Soul Emperor realm. After that, Fang Xuan stayed in the Shui Clan for a few more days and helped her obtain her sixth soul ring.

After Shui Bing'er became a Soul Emperor, with the help of the three Soul Sage elders, she finally took control of the Shui Clan and became the new City Lord of Tianshui City. She was like a rising star that countless people revered.

After dealing with the matters of the Shui Clan, Fang Xuan felt it was time to leave.

But at this moment, news came: the Qilin's Cave was attacking! Tianshui City was in an uproar!

Qilin's Cave had gathered over a thousand people to avenge their Young Master. They swore to bathe Tianshui City in blood. The entire City panicked as if doomsday had arrived.

"It's over, it's over. We're dead for sure after offending the Qilin's Cave."

"This is my first time seeing so many soul masters together. They're almost as strong as the Empire's army."

"I heard that the founder of the Qilin's Cave, the Qilin Douluo, has returned and is leading an army to attack our Tianshui City."

Many people revealed terrified expressions and sighed. They were sure that they were in trouble. Some people even packed their bags and began to flee Tianshui City. They wanted to leave this place before the war started.

During this period, the Qilin Douluo relied on his extraordinary strength and ruthless methods to quickly rebuild the Qilin's Cave Mansion. He had even unified the various major powers in the Anarchic Lands. It could be said that he was now the supreme emperor of the Anarchic Lands. He commanded an army of over a thousand soul masters!

And now, this sharp sword was pointed at Tianshui City!

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Tianshui City, Shui Clan!

Fang Xuan, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, and the clan's influential leaders were holding an emergency meeting to discuss how to deal with the army of Qilin's Cave Mansion.

"How many people in the city can be mobilized?"

Fang Xuan sat in the main seat in the meeting room. His expression was severe as he asked Shui Bing'er beside him. This was a matter of life and death. Qilin's Cave was coming with great momentum. They couldn't be careless.

Shui Bing'er crossed her jade-like hands, her face equally serious. She pondered for a while, carefully calculating the current strength of Tianshui City. Then, she looked at Fang Xuan and said, "There are about two hundred people above the Soul Master rank!"

A clan with over two hundred soul cultivators could be considered a large and powerful clan, but it simply wasn't enough to look at in front of the menacing Qilin's Cave.

"Only two hundred …"

Fang Xuan couldn't help but frown. This time, the Qilin Cave had gathered over a thousand people. The enemy's military strength was five to one. 

"There are still a lot of soldiers guarding the city—about 500 of them!" Shui Binger added.

Fang Xuan shook his head. "In a battle between Soul Masters, ordinary soldiers won't be useful. Furthermore, we don't have any advantage in terms of numbers."

"Then what should we do …" Shui Bing 'er said bitterly.

"Well, if there's no other way, we'll tie you up and send you out!" Fang Xuan rested his head on his arms and said lazily.

"Then you'll have to turn yourself in, too, because you killed Shao Zun." Shui Bing'er puffed up her cheeks and angrily glared at Fang Xuan.

"Hey, hey, what time is it now? Do you still have the mood to bicker? The enemy is about to reach our front door!" Shui Yue'er's jade-like fingers slammed on the long table. She glanced at the two with a straight face.

The rest of the people also looked at each other. They didn't understand why Fang Xuan could still be so calm on the eve of the battle. He was still teasing Shui Bing'er as if nothing had happened.

Over half of the battle conference had gone on, but no good plan had been discussed. Many people thought that this battle was bound to be lost. With a Titled Douluo leading the team and a Soul Master legion of over a thousand people, this force was enough to sweep the entire Sky Water City. Everyone thought that defeat was inevitable. It was just a matter of time.

"There are too many enemies. No matter what … we can't win." Shui Bing'er sighed.

Although she didn't want to admit it, this was undeniable. On the Douluo Continent, only the Spirit Hall, the two empires, and the three upper sects were qualified to contend with the Qilin's Cave. Tianshui City was not a match for the Qilin's Cave. If this battle continued, they would be wiped out!

"If it doesn't work, we can only abandon the City and escape before the Qilin's Cave's army arrives …" Shui Bing'er gritted her teeth. She felt that to survive, they could only bear the pain of abandoning their family's foundation.

Everyone was silent! The Shui Family had lived in Tianshui City for generations. It was difficult to leave their homeland. Many people felt uncomfortable because they had to abandon the city and escape. Even Patriarch Shui Bing'er's face was gloomy.

"Things aren't that bad yet."

Just as everyone was feeling despair, Fang Xuan suddenly raised his head and methodically analyzed the situation. "The Qilin's Cave's army is just a motley crew gathered at the last minute. Qilin Douluo's tyrannical strength forced them, so they had no choice but to submit and follow his orders. On the surface, the Qilin's Cave seems to have united all the major powers in the Anarchic Lands, but they aren't as united in truth. There are old grudges between the various powers, and the accumulated grievances are profound. They can't be resolved so easily. There are even fights and killings within the allied army!"

At this point, Fang Xuan paused for a moment. Then, he emphasized, "Most importantly, the leaders of the various major powers are unwilling to submit to the Qilin Douluo. So … I have a plan!"

"What plan?" Everyone's eyes blazed as they stared unblinkingly at Fang Xuan. A glimmer of hope gradually rose in their hearts.

"As long as we kill the Qilin Douluo, this thousand-man army will collapse without a leader!" Fang Xuan calmly said.

Everyone was petrified.

"You … you're not joking, are you?" Shui Yue'er's expression darkened.

"That's a Rank 97 Transcendent Douluo!" someone reminded.

Although Fang Xuan was powerful, he was still very young. He looked about the same age as Shui Yue 'er. No matter how heaven-defying his talent was, he couldn't be a match for the Qilin Douluo! He was a renowned super powerhouse.

Twenty years ago, he had dominated the entire Anarchic Lands. His strength had become even more profound now that he had reappeared on the continent. Unless the Pope personally intervened, who else could be a match for this old monster?

"Qilin Douluo … let me deal with him!"

Fang Xuan's eyes were bottomless as he gently stroked the black soul tool ring with his finger. A bold plan appeared in his mind.

"Uh …"

Hearing this, everyone was slightly stunned. They looked at each other and whispered to each other. In all fairness, although Fang Xuan had made a promise, no one was optimistic about him.

"Alright! Since Fang Xuan has said he will deal with the Qilin Douluo, let's think about how to restrain the thousand-strong soul master army. Before Fang Xuan kills the Qilin Douluo, we must think of a way to protect the City, "Shui Yue 'er said seriously.

"Leader … can he defeat the Qilin Douluo?" A red-robed elder couldn't help but ask. He felt that the girl trusted Fang Xuan too much.

"Since he says he can do it, then he can do it," Shui Yue 'er said firmly.

Everyone fell silent. They looked at each other, but no one said anything. Since the leader had said so, what else could they say? Right now, everyone was hoping that this youth could create a miracle!

"From today onwards, close all the city gates. No one is allowed to leave the city, regardless of gender or age. Violators will be killed without mercy!"

Fang Xuan gave the order with a murderous aura. At this critical juncture of the battle, those who had fled at the last minute had caused panic in the city. They had to put an end to this phenomenon. Otherwise, it would significantly affect the morale of the town.

"In addition, all soul masters and above are to go up the city walls to defend against the enemy!"

"Yes, sir!" Everyone nodded solemnly.

At dawn the next day, before the morning's humidity had dissipated, a thousand-strong soul master army rushed through the forest. They were like a black wave of beasts. Warhorses neighed, and their killing intent soared to the heavens!

The Qilin Cave's army had finally arrived!