LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 152 The Last Hope of Star Luo
Chapter 152 The Last Hope of Star Luo
They're dead.
All dead.
And it was a one-sided massacre.
After listening to Lord Xu's words, the Star Luo Emperor finally accepted reality.
At the same time, his heart was filled with sorrow.
Sorrow to the point where he couldn't breathe.
Eight Titled Douluos, more than twenty Spirit Douluos - you must know that these powerhouses are the pillars of the Star Luo Empire.
Even the weakest Spirit Douluo, in the world of Soul Masters, is considered a notable figure.
"I was wrong, truly wrong."
The Star Luo Emperor regretted deeply, "The reason for dispatching so many powerhouses was to minimize casualties, but I never expected the result to be complete annihilation."
"If only I had sent fewer people..."
He regretted it deeply now.
It would have been better to listen to the Marshal's advice and mobilize only three Titled Douluos and ten Spirit Douluos.
"Your Majesty, please accept my condolences."
Lord Xu hastily spoke upon seeing this.
How could he not know what the Star Luo Emperor was thinking?
After all, each Spirit Douluo-level powerhouse was extremely precious, and the withdrawal of so many powerhouses had severely depleted the vitality of the Star Luo Empire.
Undoubtedly, the Star Luo Emperor was heartbroken.
"I'm fine."
The Star Luo Emperor said with forced calmness.
However, no one knew that his legs had already gone weak, and he couldn't even stand.
Originally, he had hoped to use the momentum of killing Qin Xiao to enhance the reputation of the Star Luo Empire, letting everyone know that the dignity of the Star Luo Empire could not be challenged by just a minor Titled Douluo.
But reality?
Dozens went, only one returned, slaughtered without mercy.
To restore the former glory of the Star Luo Empire would take at least ten or twenty years.
This wave of operations was indeed a loss.
Of course.
There was another reason for the Star Luo Emperor to become like this.
That was because the scourge Qin Xiao was still alive.
With such strength, if he attacked, who could stop him?
The Star Luo Emperor thought for a moment; there was no one in the palace who could resist.
Even within the Star Luo Empire, there weren't so many powerhouses anymore.
"The soul power of a Titled Douluo is not unlimited. Perhaps, we can use the lives of countless soldiers to bury Qin Xiao."
"But Qin Xiao isn't stupid. He wouldn't engage in a war of attrition with the army, would he?"
Just as the Star Luo Emperor had this thought, he vetoed it himself.
After all, a powerhouse like Qin Xiao could easily carry out a decapitation operation against him.
"Your Majesty, do you have any plans for the future?"
Lord Xu asked softly.
"Plans..."
Hearing Lord Xu's words, the Star Luo Emperor's gaze flickered for a moment.
What plans could he have now?
He was also secretly calculating in his heart.
Of course.
If possible, the Star Luo Emperor would undoubtedly choose to run away first, leave Star Luo City, hide and plan secretly, and when he was sure he could deal with Qin Xiao, or directly eliminate him, then he would reappear.
But he couldn't.
He was the ruler of a country. If he was scared away by a minor Titled Douluo, what about his subjects?
Was he shameless?
Moreover, things hadn't reached the point of abandoning the foundation of the Star Luo Empire and fleeing.
"Lord Xu, this matter needs to be considered carefully. You don't need to worry about it for now."
The Star Luo Emperor said to Lord Xu, "What you need to do now is to return to your family and prepare for your own future. In a few days, I will personally send you on your way."
"Uh..."
"Send me on my way."
Lord Xu's gaze flickered, not knowing what to say.
Should he thank His Majesty?
Some words were hard to say.
If someone spoke to him like this, he would have slapped them long ago.
"Take care, Your Majesty."
After thinking for a moment, Lord Xu said so.
The Star Luo Emperor did not speak again, just waved his hand, indicating that Lord Xu could leave.
Soon.
The palace hall was now empty, with only the Star Luo Emperor remaining.
His eyes were filled with confusion, staring into the distance lost in thought.
For a long time.
The Star Luo Emperor's eyes regained their sparkle, "No, I still have options. If I can contact the Haotian Sect and ask them to send reinforcements to help eradicate Qin Xiao, wouldn't all problems be solved?"
The Upper Three Sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, support the Tian Dou Empire.
The Haotian Sect supports the Star Luo Empire.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family remains neutral.
Although the Haotian Sect has been missing for many years, the Star Luo Emperor still has some means of contacting them.
As for whether he would receive a response...
"Do your best, and leave the rest to fate!"
The Star Luo Emperor sighed; this matter was already beyond his control.
If the Haotian Sect did not respond and Qin Xiao attacked, then he would have to choose to leave Star Luo Imperial City, or even the Star Luo Empire, to avoid trouble.
There was no other way.
Compared to his life, enduring some humiliation was nothing.
...
On the other side.
At Duke Zhu's Mansion.
Looking somewhat similar to Zhu Zhuqing but with a more graceful figure, Zhu Zhuyun stood before Duke Zhu.
"Father, there's news."
"What news? Has Qin Xiao died?" Duke Zhu asked eagerly.
"Yes."
Upon hearing Qin Xiao's name, Zhu Zhuyun's eyes flickered, shaking her head slowly. "But I haven't received any news about Qin Xiao. Instead, Lord Xu, who was sent by His Majesty to the Tian Dou Empire, has returned."
The Star Luo Emperor's arrangements were not a secret to the noble families.
Zhu Zhuyun was aware of it, so it wasn't very surprising.
"Oh? Besides the Xu family, is there anyone else?" Duke Zhu frowned.
"No one else, just one person."
Zhu Zhuyun felt her explanation was unclear and added, "Not just one person who had an audience with His Majesty, but many powerhouses dispatched by the empire. Only Lord Xu from the Xu family returned; the others have all perished!"
"Is the information accurate?"
Duke Zhu asked in a deep voice.
"This was the message from the imperial guards; it should be accurate. Also, Lord Xu is not far from death either. After returning home, he started preparing for his departure."
"Haha, good, good."
Finally, a smile appeared on Duke Zhu's face. "My decision back then was correct. It's best not to meddle in muddy waters. Otherwise, the mansion would also have to prepare for my departure."
"Father, is Qin Xiao really that terrifying?"
Zhu Zhuyun couldn't help asking, her eyes filled with a strange light.
"Just a few Titled Douluos and Spirit Douluos fell; there's also a major event about to surface."
"An even bigger event?"
Zhu Zhuyun was stunned.
In her opinion, it was already heaven-defying to kill so many powerhouses.
It took her a long time to accept reality when she received this news.
Now Duke Zhu was telling her it wasn't a big deal?
"Just wait and see."
"I'm not fully aware of the matter yet, so I won't go into details. But our people have established contact with disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The truth is about to come to light."
Duke Zhu's words were cryptic.
But he knew himself that whether Qin Xiao had annihilated the Haotian Sect or not, the breakthrough point lay with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
If this were true, it would be a major event that shook the Soul Master world.
No.
It would be a colossal event.
Suddenly, Duke Zhu remembered something else. "By the way, from today onwards, maintain some distance from Davos; remember not to get too close to him."
"Yes."
Zhu Zhuyun nodded without objection.
But Duke Zhu noticed something abnormal in Zhu Zhuyun's eyes.
"Do you have something on your mind?" he asked.
"Father, are you planning a rebellion?"
Zhu Zhuyun's words were shocking.
Meanwhile.
At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
"Qin Xiao, even someone as shrewd as you has moments of impulsiveness."
"If it weren't for saving me, you wouldn't have fallen victim to the Jade Elemental's poisonous hand."
"I'm not worth it."
Liu Erlong stood before Qin Xiao's tomb, tears streaming down her face.
These past few days, she had been washing her face with tears, consumed by endless self-blame.
She had visited Qin Xiao's tomb more than once, saying the same words each time.
"So, are you saying I'm foolish?"
Suddenly, a voice came from behind Liu Erlong.
Startled, Liu Erlong stiffened and then turned around abruptly.
"Qin Xiao, it's really Qin Xiao!"
She saw the person behind her clearly and couldn't stop the tears from flowing.
"Yes, it's me."
Qin Xiao nodded gently, a smile playing on his lips.
After confirming from Flender that Liu Erlong had followed Dugu Bo and left the Blue Tyrant Academy, he headed straight for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
And the first person he met there was Liu Erlong.
"Qin Xiao, have you come back to see us?"
"So, what Sword Douluo said about the soul returning after seven days and bidding farewell to familiar people is true."
Unable to control her tears any longer, Liu Erlong wept.
Qin Xiao was taken aback. What nonsense was this?
I haven't died yet, okay!
He felt utterly speechless.
At this moment, Liu Erlong spoke again, "Are you doing well over there? Do you have any needs? I've sent ten beautiful women to you, have you received them?"
Ten
Really, afraid that I won't live a happy life.
Qin Xiao shook his head, "Just sending beautiful women is not enough, you also need to send me some waist meats."
"Waist meats."
Liu Erlong froze, and even her tears stopped flowing.
She hadn't expected Qin Xiao to make such a request.
But she nodded firmly, "No problem, I'll arrange it for you."
"No, it's not enough. I also want you,"
Qin Xiao's mouth curved into a playful smile, and in the next moment, he was already beside Liu Erlong.
Stretching out his large hand, he directly embraced Liu Erlong's plump waist.
Thinner
As soon as Qin Xiao touched her, he could clearly feel a difference compared to before.
On the other hand, Liu Erlong didn't struggle at all. She looked up at Qin Xiao and said softly, "Not now, wait until I have avenged you, then I'll accompany you."
In her heart, Qin Xiao died because of her, and she felt immense guilt.
She had already developed a strong determination to die.
But she couldn't die yet until she had avenged him.
"Revenge?"
Qin Xiao raised his eyebrows, then realized that she must be talking about Yu Yuanzhen.
"You don't need to avenge me," he shook his head slightly.
"Qin Xiao, you sacrificed your life to protect me. I should also do the same for you, even if it means sacrificing my life."
Liu Erlong's attitude was even more resolute than Qin Xiao had imagined.
Wow, willing to sacrifice her life for me? Qin Xiao felt that the joke couldn't continue, or someone might really end up dead.
"Erlong, to be honest, I haven't died yet."
"I won't listen, I won't listen, you can't console me!" Liu Erlong covered her ears with both hands.
Qin Xiao: .
He was speechless. Was it really this difficult to prove that he was alive?
"Take a closer feel; my hand has warmth."
"Hand? Warmth?"
Liu Erlong was stunned for a moment, really feeling it carefully.
Surprisingly, it was indeed as Qin Xiao said.
Even through the clothes, she could feel the warmth emanating from Qin Xiao's palm.
Liu Erlong burst into tears, "You, you really didn't die?!"
"Do you really wish for my death?" Qin Xiao asked with a smile.
Liu Erlong didn't speak, trying hard to hold back her tears.
"Although Yu Yuanzhen is strong, he's still not my match," Qin Xiao said, extending his other hand and gently placing it on Liu Erlong's shoulder, pulling her into his embrace.
"Wu wu wu"
Liu Erlong didn't speak anymore, burying her head in Qin Xiao's embrace, sobbing.
At this moment, all her strength had been destroyed.
For a moment, the scene seemed frozen.
It wasn't known how long it had passed when two shocked voices broke the silence.
"What are you two doing?"
"Liu Dean, is it appropriate for you to do this when Your Majesty's body is still warm?"
Meng Yiran and Zhu Zhuqing, still far away, had already heard their voices.
They were very angry.
Even if they wanted to meet privately, they could have chosen another place.
The spirit of Your Majesty in the heavens was still watching!
However.
When Liu Erlong separated from the man.
They were stunned.
Standing there, at a loss for words.
"Yiran, Zhuqing, are you both alright?"
Qin Xiao said with a smile on his face.
"Your Majesty, it's really Your Majesty!"
"You're alright, this is really great."
Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran rushed into Qin Xiao's embrace like swallows returning to their nest.
Likewise, the two women were also in tears.
Everything was understood without words.
After a long time.
Qin Xiao gently patted their backs, "It's alright now, I'm already back, aren't I?"
"Hey, what is this, Your Majesty's tomb?"
He intended to divert their attention and help them overcome their sadness.
"This, this, we thought that Your Majesty had already"
"So, we made this tomb for you, to give you a resting place."
Zhu Zhuqing felt a little embarrassed, playing with the hem of her clothes.
She hadn't expected such a big mistake.
"Yes, since Your Majesty has returned, this tomb is naturally unnecessary."
Meng Yiran said as she was about to use her soul power to flatten the little tomb.
"Wait."
Qin Xiao spoke up, stopping Meng Yiran.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh.
Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Yiran, and even Liu Erlong all looked at him.
"I'll handle this myself." Qin Xiao explained his intentions.
"Yourself?"
The three of them were stunned for a moment before nodding involuntarily.
There shouldn't be a problem with that.
But.
They all panicked when Qin Xiao took action.
Because Qin Xiao wasn't just flattening the grave, he was tossing it away.
Liu Erlong couldn't help but exclaim, "Qin Xiao, what are you trying to do?"
Even Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran became nervous.
You see, the tomb was carefully prepared by three people as burial goods. If it was exposed, wouldn't they have to die again?
(End of this chapter)
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