LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 185: Reinforcements from the Star Luo Empire, Huyan Zhen of the Elephant Armor Sect
Chapter 185: Reinforcements from the Star Luo Empire, Huyan Zhen of the Elephant Armor Sect
"Yes, Dean Liu explained her plan to me in the same way," Ah Yin tilted her little head, frowning as she spoke, thinking out loud.
Although she had been reborn, she no longer remembered her past. Now, as a young girl in her teens, she wasn't interested in complicated schemes, so she hadn't paid much attention to Liu Erlong's words.
After hearing Ah Yin, Qin Xiao chuckled and said, "It seems Liu Erlong has grown quite a bit, knowing how to use strategy to solve problems."
Ah Yin nodded vigorously. "Actually, the Dean is very smart."
As she spoke, Ah Yin's expression suddenly turned serious. "Someone's coming, and they're in a hurry."
Qin Xiao asked, "How do you know?"
"The nearby Blue Silver Grass serves as my eyes and ears. They can convey messages to me in a special way."
Of course.
Qin Xiao inwardly berated himself for forgetting. Commanding the Blue Silver Grass was one of the Blue Silver King's abilities.
He smiled and said, "Don't be too nervous, it's alright. The person coming isn't a stranger."
"Not a stranger?" Ah Yin was stunned and guessed, "Could it be?"
"Look, aren't they already here?" Qin Xiao's gaze shifted to a certain direction.
Ah Yin followed his gaze.
In the distance, the figures of Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran appeared silently.
Zhu Zhuqing said, "Your Majesty, we've searched everywhere and still haven't found Dean Liu."
Qin Xiao nodded, "It's alright. I know where they are now. You don't need to search anymore. They've all gone to the Star Luo Empire."
"Zhuqing, Yiran, you've returned."
Seeing her long-lost friends, Ah Yin's face lit up with joy.
Similarly, Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran also smiled.
A moment later.
Qin Xiao made arrangements, "Zhuqing, you will come with me to the Star Luo Empire. Yiran, you and Ah Yin will stay in Tiandou City for now."
"Master."
"Your Majesty."
Ah Yin and Meng Yiran spoke up.
Their only aim was to go with Qin Xiao to the Star Luo Empire.
Qin Xiao understood their thoughts, "My goal this time is to meet up with Liu Erlong and Zhao Wuji. It's not convenient to have too many people."
Three days later.
Inside the Star Luo Imperial Palace.
The Star Luo Emperor's face lit up with a long-lost smile, filled with joy, "The people I invited have arrived?"
He could no longer sit still, standing up excitedly and waving his hand, "Invite them in, quickly!"
Upon receiving the Emperor's order, the attendant hurried away.
After a while, the attendant returned.
This time, he was accompanied by twenty to thirty people, who filed in one after another.
At this moment, one man stood out from the crowd. He was burly, like a mountain of flesh.
"Hahaha, Huyan Zhen of the Elephant Armor Sect greets Your Majesty."
"These people around me are brothers and partners I brought along."
Huyan Zhen laughed heartily, clasping his fists towards the Star Luo Emperor, though his demeanor lacked much respect.
"I am the Sect Leader of the Wind Sword Sect."
"I am the Sect Leader of the Fire Leopard Sect."
"I come from a family of soul masters in Star Luo."
As Huyan Zhen finished speaking, those around him introduced themselves.
Listening to their words, the smile on the Star Luo Emperor's face never faded, "Sect Leader Hu, no need for formalities. Everyone, please don't stand on ceremony. I am extremely grateful that you can aid me in this time of need."
"Hahaha, Your Majesty, there's no need to say that."
"Besides, we're simply being paid to resolve your troubles. No one owes anyone."
Huyan Zhen continued to laugh heartily, appearing very straightforward.
The Star Luo Emperor, upon hearing Huyan Zhen's words, grew calmer. The smile on his face began to fade.
He understood that Huyan Zhen was reminding him that their presence was merely a transaction.
In reality, this was true.
The Star Luo Emperor had been driven to desperation by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Recently, the Star Luo Emperor had a revelation. Instead of living in constant fear, he might as well go out with a bang.
Thus, he began seeking aid from soul master sects and families, offering exorbitant rewards.
If someone could help him resolve this crisis, he was willing to reward them with a quarter of the Star Luo Empire's territory.
"Rest assured, Sect Leader Hu, I have prepared everything you need."
The Star Luo Emperor waved his hand, tossing out a golden scroll.
Huyan Zhen reached out to catch it and unrolled it without any hesitation.
Gradually, his breathing grew rapid.
The powerful individuals from the Wind Sword Sect and the Fire Leopard Sect beside him also leaned in to look. When they saw the contents of the scroll, their eyes lit up.
At this moment, the Star Luo Emperor spoke again, "I have already prepared the imperial edict. As agreed, as long as Sect Leader Hu and the esteemed warriors clear out the invading enemies for me, this edict will take effect immediately."
Huyan Zhen put away the imperial edict, thumped his chest, and promised, "Alright, Your Majesty, rest assured. Your problem is our problem. Your safety is guaranteed. No matter who comes or how many, we'll make sure they don't leave!"
Hmph, just waiting to see the rabbit before letting the hawk fly, thought the Star Luo Emperor.
He knew very well that if he hadn't paid a high price, Huyan Zhen wouldn't be so generous.
However, outwardly, he maintained his smile, "Hahaha, of course, I believe in Sect Leader Hu's strength. Please wait a little while longer, I have a feeling they will come again soon."
"Of course, we also want to experience the culture of Star Luo City," Huyan Zhen patted his chest, indicating no problem.
"Rest assured, I have made preparations. You won't be disappointed."
The Star Luo Emperor clapped his hands, and immediately, a dozen scantily clad young women entered the hall, followed by several musicians.
"Please sit and enjoy the show. The banquet will soon begin."
"Why are you all standing around?"
"Play the music!"
"Dance!"
The Star Luo Emperor signaled for everyone to sit down and watch.
For a while, the hall was filled with song and dance.
Everyone enjoyed the delicious food, drank fine wine, and admired the beautiful dancers, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
However, this scene didn't last long. The hall's doors suddenly burst open.
"Your Majesty, there's trouble!"
"Your Majesty."
A blood-covered guard rushed into the hall, shouting loudly.
The hall fell into dead silence.
"Speak, what happened?"
The Star Luo Emperor's face turned icy, his eyes narrowing to slits.
"Those people have come again. This time, they are exceptionally strong, we can't hold them off..."
"Where are they now?"
However, before the guard could answer, a commotion erupted outside the hall.
The Star Luo Emperor looked outside.
He knew the assassins had arrived.
"Everyone, join me in facing the enemy!"
Huyan Zhen stood up abruptly, releasing a powerful wave of soul power.
The sight of eight glowing soul rings reassured the Star Luo Emperor.
Seeing Huyan Zhen ready for battle, those around him also stepped up.
They all activated their martial souls and summoned their soul rings.
The Star Luo Emperor was dazzled, but soon, immense joy surged through him.
Among the twenty or so people, there were six Soul Douluo-level experts. The rest were all Soul Sage-level experts.
"Hahaha, Your Majesty, how about that? Impressed by our sincerity?"
Huyan Zhen noticed the change in the Star Luo Emperor's expression and felt a bit smug.
After all, these experts weren't all from the Elephant Armor Sect, Fire Leopard Sect, and Wind Sword Sect; some were recruited from various places at a significant cost.
He wanted to ensure nothing went wrong.
"Sect Leader Hu, you have not disappointed me."
The Star Luo Emperor's smile widened with satisfaction.
He believed that with so many strong allies, the crisis facing the Star Luo Empire could be resolved.
Just then, angry shouts were heard outside the hall:
"Star Luo's dog Emperor, come out and face your death!"
"Everyone, let's see who's making such bold claims."
Huyan Zhen waved his hand and led the way out of the hall.
Outside the hall.
Liu Erlong, Yu Luomian, and Zhao Wuji stood side by side.
Behind them were Flender and a dozen Soul Sage-level experts from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Each of them was stained with blood, both their enemies' and their own.
Clearly, this operation had come at a cost, including the loss of five or six Soul Sage-level experts.
"There are many strong auras in the palace hall. The Star Luo Empire is like a centipede that won't die easily."
Liu Erlong frowned as she looked at the palace hall, her expression serious.
In reality, none of those present were weak. Even without anyone saying so, they could all sense the powerful auras emanating from the hall.
"There's no turning back. Whoever stands against us is the enemy."
Yu Luomian's tone remained resolute.
"Haha, I was wondering who was so arrogant. Turns out it's the second in command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
As the group conversed, Huyan Zhen emerged.
Upon seeing Yu Luomian, his pupils shrank, but a smile appeared on his face.
In his heart, he cursed the Star Luo Emperor for being so unscrupulous as to not inform them that their opponents were from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!
"Huyan Zhen, it's you?"
Yu Luomian and the others also recognized Huyan Zhen.
Moreover, they recognized the people who followed him out.
"Sect Leader of the Wind Sword Sect."
"Sect Leader of the Fire Leopard Sect."
"..."
The few people in front were all Soul Douluo-level experts, and their combat strength was not weak.
Even those behind were impressive, with each one being a Soul Sage.
For a moment, the number of strong individuals from the Star Luo Empire exceeded their own.
"His Majesty is here!"
As both sides faced off, a voice sounded from behind Huyan Zhen and his group.
Instinctively, everyone made way.
The Star Luo Emperor, dressed in luxurious robes, walked out, accompanied by a woman in her forties or fifties.
"Second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
"Well, well."
"I didn't expect to catch such a big fish today."
The Star Luo Emperor smiled.
"Attack!"
Without waiting for Yu Luomian to say more, Liu Erlong shouted loudly.
In the next moment, she transformed into a humanoid dragon, her fists crackling with lightning as she charged at the Star Luo Emperor.
"Capture the leader first!"
"Everyone, join me in stopping her!"
Huyan Zhen said, moving to stand in front of the Star Luo Emperor, and charged at Liu Erlong, "I want to see how hard this girl's fists are!"
Next, he made a surprising move, using his soul power to headbutt Liu Erlong's fist.
Everyone knew that Huyan Zhen's martial soul was a mammoth, renowned for its defense across the entire Douluo Continent. Combined with his current level 89 strength, even a Title Douluo would struggle to break his defense.
Liu Erlong's aura was powerful, but she was still a Soul Douluo with eight soul rings.
Could any Soul Douluo break through his defense?
Huyan Zhen believed none could.
Again, even a Title Douluo would have a hard time breaking his defense.
"Haha, Sect Leader Huyan, as expected of the owner of the Diamond Mammoth martial soul, your arrogance is unparalleled."
"If I had such a strong defense, I would charge straight ahead too."
"If the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan leader Yu Yuanzhen isn't here himself, who could be a match for the sect leader?"
"..."
Unsurprisingly, the onlookers were confident in Huyan Zhen.
So what if she took his head-on with her fists?
Were her fists harder than his head?
However, in the next moment, their thoughts changed.
Clang!
Huyan Zhen's head collided with Liu Erlong's fist, producing a metallic clanging sound.
Next, instead of seeing Liu Erlong being sent flying, they saw her uppercut, sending Huyan Zhen flying.
"Ah..."
"Who is this woman? How is she so strong?"
The experts from the Star Luo Empire, Fire Leopard Sect, Wind Sword Sect, and others were all dumbfounded.
Was there such a person in the world of soul masters?
"How does she have such immense strength?"
Huyan Zhen was also stunned.
However, before he could think further, he felt a tight grip on his ankle, as if something had grabbed it.
He instinctively looked down and corrected himself.
It wasn't "as if."
Liu Erlong's hand was gripping his ankle.
"What is she going to do?" Huyan Zhen wondered.
Liu Erlong didn't keep him waiting. She answered with action.
Using herself as the center, she swung Huyan Zhen like a sandbag, left and right.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The ground shook with the impact.
Everyone's hearts pounded as Huyan Zhen was slammed back and forth against the ground.
"What are you all standing around for?"
"Waiting for a banquet?"
"Quickly, save Sect Leader Huyan!"
The Star Luo Emperor's eyelids twitched as he shouted.
"Yes!"
"Attack together, destroy them!"
The Star Luo Emperor's shout woke everyone up. The Sect Leader of the Wind Sword Sect, wielding a blue sword, and the Fire Leopard Sect Leader, transformed into a leopard wreathed in flames, led the charge.
They were followed by numerous strong individuals from all sides.
(End of chapter)
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