Chapter 1: 291
Chapter 291: Tiandou surrenders, Xingluo Palace changes
The news of the destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Sect quickly spread to every corner of Douluo Continent. All the major sects, families, and academies were shocked, and the entire soul master world seemed to have been thrown into a huge rock, with waves and discussions everywhere.
"The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Sect was once one of the top three sects, a super sect. How could it be destroyed by the Spirit Empire?"
"I heard that the Saint Son Lin Feng of the Wuhun Empire is extremely powerful. He overwhelmed the entire Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Sect with his own strength. Even Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen died tragically in his hands without even taking a single move."
"This is an obvious deterrent. The Wuhun Empire is going to unify the continent! The Tiandou Empire and the Xingluo Empire are probably in danger as well."
Inside the Tiandou Empire's palace, the atmosphere was equally dignified and almost freezing.
The destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan was not only a stern warning from the Spirit Empire to the rebels, but also a direct provocation to the two empires.
The guard quickly walked into the hall, knelt on one knee, and reported nervously: "Your Majesty, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect was completely destroyed by the Wuhun Empire in half a day. The Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen died in the battle, and almost no one in the sect survived. The people of the Wuhun Empire are cleaning up the remnants. It is said that... not even a single earthworm was spared."
In the hall, all the ministers' faces suddenly changed and they looked terrified when they heard this.
Inside the hall, it was so quiet for a moment that the only sound one could hear was the rapid and heavy breathing of the crowd, and the occasional sound of wind coming in from outside the window, which seemed to add a sad footnote to the heavy atmosphere.
Xue Qinghe stared at the ministers below who were either bowing their heads or trembling, with a hint of mockery in his eyes.
"My dear ministers," Xue Qinghe's voice broke the silence, "The destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan is undoubtedly a heavy blow to our Tiandou Empire.
We have witnessed the power of the Wuhun Empire. But war brings only endless suffering and sacrifice. I don't want to see the people of Tiandou bleed again, and I don't want to see this land ravaged again."
At this point, Xue Qinghe paused slightly, and glanced at everyone present, "Therefore, I have decided that the Tiandou Empire will propose peace talks with the Wuhun Empire and seek a way to coexist peacefully. This is not surrender, but for greater peace and prosperity."
As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell silent again. This was the countermeasure that had been prepared three days ago.
To put it nicely, it was a peace talk, but to put it bluntly, it was actually a prelude to surrender. Every minister in the hall knew this, but no one dared to refute it.
They knew that in the face of absolute strength, any resistance would be powerless. The destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan was a living example, and these weak nobles did not want to be the next one.
"Your Majesty is wise!" An old minister finally broke the silence. He knelt on the ground, his voice trembling with a desire to survive. "This is a wise move. It can avoid unnecessary sacrifices and protect the people of Tiandou."
With the first minister taking the lead, the rest of the ministers also knelt down and shouted "Your Majesty is wise".
Xue Qinghe nodded.
"In that case, let's all go," Xue Qinghe said as he took off his imperial crown, placed it on the dragon throne, and walked towards the depths of the hall. This move shattered the last fantasies of some people.
Xue Qinghe's figure gradually disappeared in the shadow of the hall, leaving only a lonely imperial crown flickering on the dragon throne, as if it was a silent tribute to the lost glory.
Xue Qinghe finally couldn't help but smile after returning to his room. "Three years and three years, who knows how I spent these years? I can finally return to the Wuhun Empire. Lord Saint, my mission is completed~"
Soon, the Heaven Dou Empire officially submitted a document to the Wuhun Empire expressing its willingness to submit. This news shook the entire Douluo Continent like thunder. However, in the Xingluo Empire, this news aroused a completely different reaction.
As a country that advocates the use of force, the Xingluo Empire has a more powerful army than the Tiandou Empire, as well as many powerful spirit masters. After learning that the Tiandou Empire chose to submit to the Wuhun Empire, the atmosphere in the Xingluo Palace instantly became tense.
"The Tiandou Empire actually chose to surrender!" Emperor Dai An of the Xingluo Empire slammed his fist heavily on the imperial desk, his eyes flashing with unyielding anger, "The rumored million-strong army, have all been squandered by those useless nobles like Tiandou? We, the Xingluo Empire, will never follow in their footsteps!"
In the hall, a group of ministers and generals were also indignant. Some of them advocated sending troops immediately to fight a decisive battle with the Wuhun Empire; others suggested strengthening border defenses and seeking alliances with other forces to jointly fight against the Wuhun Empire.
"Your Majesty, although the choice of the Tiandou Empire is despicable, it also rings a warning bell for us." An old minister with white hair and beard spoke slowly, his voice was steady and powerful, "The ambition of the Wuhun Empire is obvious, we must prepare as soon as possible to prevent any accidents."
Upon hearing this, Dai An glanced fiercely at the people below: "Preparation? We need to do more than just preparation, we need to take the initiative! The Xing Luo Empire has never been one to passively take a beating!"
Dai An's words echoed in the hall, stirring up everyone's passion and fighting spirit.
Although he is old, he is still a powerful Titled Douluo at level 93. His indomitable fighting spirit and strong will seem indelible even to the passage of time.
The pressure from the Titled Douluo made the atmosphere in the hall even more solemn, and everyone could feel the tremendous soul power contained in his body.
Davis stood up at this time. He was about to get the position of crown prince, so he naturally had to win people's hearts and prove his strength at this time: "Father, I am willing to lead the troops to fight with the Wuhun Empire! Our Xingluo Empire must not be looked down upon by others!"
"Okay!" Diane said in a deep voice, "Davis, since you are determined, I will give you this opportunity. But you must remember that war is not a joke, and every step must be taken with caution. You need to discuss with the generals and veterans to develop a thorough plan to ensure that our Star Luo Empire can win this war."
Davis bowed respectfully upon hearing this and said, "I obey your command! I will live up to your expectations and bring glory to the Star Luo Empire!"
"Very good. The Wuhun Empire has an emergency and has disrupted your ceremony of being crowned the crown prince, but this is also an opportunity to test you." Dai An's eyes were deep, and his tone was full of expectation and severity.
"Davis, you must not only lead the troops to fight, but also demonstrate your leadership and wisdom in this war, let everyone see your ability, and prove that you are worthy of the position of crown prince. When the overall situation of this battle is settled, I will hand over the position of crown prince to you."
"Father, I will do my best to fulfill my mission!" Davis bowed deeply again.
"Pass the order, all troops are on combat readiness!" Dai An's voice was sonorous and powerful. "We must let the Wuhun Empire know that the Xingluo Empire is not something they can easily touch!"
Following Dai An's order, the entire army of the Xingluo Empire quickly entered a tense state of combat readiness. Generals at all levels returned to their respective barracks and began to deploy troops and strengthen training in preparation for the upcoming war.
The Soul Master Academy also urgently summoned all outstanding students, hoping that they could play their role in the war and contribute to the empire.
Xing Luo quickly set their first target on the few branch temples of Wuhun in the country. However, when their army was approaching and preparing to wipe out these branch temples, they unexpectedly found that these branch temples had already been deserted, leaving only empty buildings and some traces left behind by the hasty evacuation.
"Your Highness, it seems that the people of the Wuhun Empire have already noticed our intentions and evacuated in advance." A general on the side analyzed.
Davis's face was gloomy. "The empire was established three days ago, but this place is already deserted. Spirit Hall, what a plot."
On the border, the Xingluo army is ready to go, with rows of soldiers wearing bright armor, sharp weapons, and high morale.
Diane and Davis stood on the high platform, their eyes sharp as they scanned the troops ready to go, with a strong sense of pride and ambition surging in their hearts.
"Soldiers!" Davis' voice was loud and firm, echoing in the air of the border, "Our Xingluo Empire has been one of the most powerful empires on the Douluo Continent since ancient times.
We worship force, respect heroes, and have never been afraid of any challenge. Today, the Wuhun Empire is trying to encroach on our land and threaten our people. How can we sit idly by?"
"No!" the soldiers shouted in unison, the sound was deafening and their morale was even higher.
Davis nodded and continued, "Although the Wuhun Empire is powerful, our Xingluo Empire is equally strong. We have firm beliefs, unyielding wills, and countless brave warriors. As long as we unite as one and fight the enemy together, we will be able to defeat the Wuhun Empire and defend our homeland!"
"Defeat the Wuhun Empire! Defend our homeland!" the soldiers shouted again, their voices full of determination and courage.
Davis took a deep breath and turned to look at the generals beside him: "Commendations, you are the backbone of the Star Luo Empire and the key to this war. I hope you can perform your duties, do your best, lead the soldiers to fight bravely and create brilliance together!"
"Yes, sir!" the generals responded in unison, with determination flashing in their eyes.
Following an order, the Xingluo army began to advance slowly towards the direction of the Wuhun Empire.
"Wes, you're pretty good." Diane looked at the high-spirited army and Davis, who was standing beside him and was equally full of fighting spirit, with a glimmer of approval in his eyes.
Davis bowed his head humbly: "Thank you for your praise, father. I just did what I should do. In this war, our Xingluo Empire will win!
After all, his Wuhun Empire was just founded. According to the spies, they only sent 50,000 troops to fight in front of the battlefield. It is simply seeking death. 500,000 against 50,000, the advantage is on me."
Davis' words were full of confidence and disdain, as if he had foreseen the victory of the Star Luo army.
The two armies finally faced off.
Compared to Xing Luo's densely packed 500,000 troops, the 50,000 soldiers of the Wuhun Empire seemed a little small, like a small boat in the sea, which could be swallowed by the huge waves at any time. However, when the battle really started, the situation was far from what Davis expected.
Although the number of soldiers in the Wuhun Empire is small, each of them is well-trained, has different martial spirits, and has extremely strong combat effectiveness.
Especially since they were all covered with blue light shields, under the protection of this light shield, the attacks of the Xing Luo army seemed to be weakened by half, making it difficult to cause substantial damage to them.
"What the hell are those!?"
What Lin Feng brought to the Sun and Moon Continent was not only the knowledge of soul guides, but also tens of thousands of third-level soul guide cannons and third-level soul guide light shields.
Although it is of a lower level, it is already a soul guide that can easily resist the attacks of Soul Lords and release the power of Soul Masters.
At this moment, some of the spirit masters of the Wuhun Empire were emitting red light in their hands, and thousands of level 3 spirit guide cannons lined up in a row suddenly roared, with flames splashing everywhere, like a fire dragon roaring out and heading straight for the Xingluo army. The power of the spirit guide cannon was huge, and each shot contained terrifying energy that was enough to severely injure the soul master.
"boom--"
Red artillery fire exploded in the Xing Luo army, and every roar was accompanied by the wailing and falling of countless soldiers. The Xing Luo army's formation was instantly torn open, and the originally neat formation became chaotic.
The Xing Luo Empire's army camp suddenly fell silent, and the soldiers showed fear on their faces. The originally high morale seemed to be blown away by the cold wind, leaving them trembling endlessly. They had never seen such a terrifying weapon, and the roar of the soul guide cannon was like the sentence of death.
"That's a soul guide!!!"
"How is it possible? How is it possible that a soul guide can do such a thing?!!!"
"Why doesn't the Empire have these soul guides? They are sending us here to die!!"
Panic spread rapidly among the Star Luo army like a plague.
After all, those who are powerful are only a minority. The appearance of soul guides at this time is basically a dimensionality reduction attack. Most soldiers are just ordinary people, or soul masters below the Soul Master.
In front of the spirit cannons and spirit shields of the Wuhun Empire, they were like children deprived of their ability to resist. They could only watch their companions fall one by one, while they were helpless.
"withdraw troops!!!"
Suddenly, a signal to withdraw troops came from the Wuhun Empire, causing the Xingluo army to freeze in place for a moment, at a loss, and then they fled madly.
Dai An's face turned pale. He looked at the golden light rising into the sky from the Wuhun Empire, snorted coldly, and turned into a stream of light and rushed over there.
Davis followed closely on the ground, feeling unwilling and shocked. They couldn't believe that the Wuhun Empire actually had such a powerful soul guide, and the Xingluo Empire was totally unprepared for it.
The golden light gradually dissipated, revealing a figure, it was none other than the Holy Son of the Wuhun Empire, Lin Feng. With a smile on his face, he looked at the fleeing and reorganized Xingluo army, with a hint of mockery in his eyes.
"Holy Son Lin Feng, what a trick." Diane said gritting his teeth, his eyes as sharp as knives, staring directly at Lin Feng.
Lin Feng smiled lightly and spread his hands: "Dian, war is a contest of strength, isn't it? Your Xingluo Empire boasts of its powerful military force, but you never expected that we would have such a soul guide.
This is just an experiment of mine, or a preview of something new. After all, this kind of occasion is the best stage for soul guides to appear, isn't it? "
"You are withdrawing your troops after gaining an advantage. Are you here to persuade us to surrender? If so, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you!" Dai An said coldly. His soul power was surging, and it was obvious that he was making the final preparations. Even when facing such a powerful enemy, he would never give up easily.
"This is for your own good. After all, you don't want to see your soldiers die in vain, right?" Lin Feng's smile remained unchanged, but his tone was a little cold. "The Xingluo Empire is not as strong as you think. Continuing to resist will only lead to the loss of more lives."
Dai An sneered, "So what? I can see that those soul guides need a similar charging process. Do you really think these things can affect the battle situation?
Where are those Title Douluo of yours? Tell them to come out and come directly!"
Lin Feng shook his head, "Only me."
Dai An frowned upon hearing this, with a hint of suspicion and disdain in his eyes: "Lin Feng, are you teasing me? The Wuhun Empire only sent you here to try to persuade the Xingluo Empire to surrender? Humph, you really don't take us seriously!
No matter how strong you are, can you kill us all before your soul power is exhausted? ! "
Lin Feng smiled slightly, "Two armies facing each other, deploying troops, one group here, one group there. It's too ridiculous. In the face of absolute strength, these are just child's play.
I brought my troops here only to demonstrate the potential of the soul guide. The outcome of this battle has already been determined. Today, I will let you see what true power is. Do you know why I chose this place between these two mountains and a basin as the battlefield?"
As soon as Lin Feng finished speaking, he slowly raised his right hand, palm facing up, as if grabbing something in the air. As he moved, the energy between heaven and earth began to surge violently, gathering into a visible vortex that surrounded him.
Lin Feng clenched his palm suddenly, and the gathered energy of heaven and earth seemed to respond to his will, instantly solidifying into a huge energy palm, with the power to destroy the world, and slapped towards the distant mountain.
"boom!"
There was a loud bang, deafening, and the mountain that towered into the sky was directly shattered by Lin Feng's blow. Huge rocks flew everywhere, and dust covered the sky, as if the whole world was shaking at this moment.
"Buzz——"
The terrifying fluctuations and violent vibrations made the entire battlefield seem to be torn apart. The 500,000-man army was instantly swept by the huge shock wave generated by the shattered mountain. Many soldiers were directly shocked to the point of bleeding from all seven orifices and fell to the ground. Even the stronger soul masters felt palpitations in front of this force and found it difficult to stand firm.
The soldiers of the Xingluo Army were dumbfounded, their hearts filled with unprecedented fear. They had never seen such a shocking power before, it simply exceeded the limits of human cognition of power.
"Holy Son Lin Feng!"
"Holy Son Lin Feng!!"
The soldiers from the Wuhun Empire cheered, their eyes full of admiration and awe.
"This... How is this possible..." Dai An's face turned pale, and his body trembled slightly. He looked at the shattered mountain and the Xing Luo army that was swept to pieces by the shock wave, and an unprecedented despair surged in his heart.
"You have such power, why do you still bring the army here?" he said bitterly, his body trembling.
"I said, give the soul guide a stage to perform." Lin Feng said lightly, "Now, you can make a decision."
Dai An looked at the soldiers on the ground who were staggering and in disarray, and then looked up at Lin Feng in the sky who was still smiling. He felt a complex emotion in his heart. He knew that if he continued to resist, more soldiers would be sacrificed innocently, and the Xingluo Empire would most likely be destroyed in his hands.
The opponent was merciful by not using his devastating attack on the army.
"Holy Son Lin Feng..." Dai An's voice was hoarse, "Xingluo, please surrender."
"very good."
Dai An was shaky when he returned to the camp. Was Xingluo going to be destroyed by him? Before he could recover and announce the news, a Soul Emperor covered in blood suddenly broke into the camp.
"Your Majesty!——The Zhu family has rebelled!!!"
"What?!!!" Diane and Davis both looked shocked.
I'm ready to speed up the war
(End of this chapter)