Qian Renxue's Capture Threw the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall into Panic

Of every ten summons, one would be a Super-Class General.

That meant Aiven would ultimately have ten Super-Class Generals.

Thus, anyone ranked third grade or above would definitely be a Super-Class General.

In his view, in the Douluo World where soul masters stood at the core, military officials should be judged by strength.

However, the highest military post, the first-grade Great General, had to be someone skilled in both civil and military affairs, with first-rate intelligence and strategy!

Although Lu Bu was brave and formidable, with combat power comparable to a level 99 Limit Douluo, he lacked strategic ability and was unfit for the burden of Great General.

Aiven wanted to see whether he could summon a Super-Class General later on who was both ridiculously powerful and brilliant at strategy.

After some thought, Aiven made his decision. "Xiahou Dun!"

"This subordinate is here!"

Xiahou Dun stepped forward and knelt on one knee.

"I appoint you as the fourth-grade Pacifier of the West. Guard the west!"

"Thank you, Lord. This subordinate accepts the order!"

"Lu Bu!"

"This subordinate is here!"

Lu Bu stepped forward and knelt on one knee.

"I appoint you as the second-grade General of Agile Cavalry!"

"This subordinate accepts the order!"

As for the other eight Three Kingdoms Generals, they were all fifth grade or below.

"Tch, Ai City only has a little over twenty thousand troops, yet you're putting on quite a formal show," Qian Renxue muttered.

After finishing these arrangements, Aiven prepared to head to the nearby Soul Hunting Forest that afternoon to obtain his first soul ring.

At the same time.

Both the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall had received news of the Aers Kingdom Army's defeat.

At this moment, within the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace.

"Bad news! Bad news! Your Majesty! Your Majesty!!!"

An official rushed into the imperial hall in utter panic.

Xue Ye sat upon the throne, his brows furrowing slightly. "Why are you so flustered?"

"Reports from the front state that the Aers Kingdom Army suffered a crushing defeat while attacking Ai City!"

"What did you say! How is that possible? Ai City should have no more than five thousand troops at most! How could the Aers Kingdom Army have been defeated!?" Xue Ye was both baffled and alarmed. "Wait, where are the Imperial Sons!?"

The official sobbed, "Third Prince Xue Wu... has... has fallen beneath Ai City!"

"First Prince Xue Qinghe has also been captured by the enemy. His life and death are still unknown, Your Majesty!!"

"What..."

Upon hearing this, Xue Ye nearly collapsed from the throne. "How could this be..."

For a moment, he found it difficult to accept this reality.

Because in truth.

Of Xue Ye's four sons, the one he loved most was Third Prince Xue Wu.

Xue Ye sank into grief for a moment, but it was swiftly replaced by immense rage and sorrow. "Outrageous! A mere duke's son dares to kill and capture the Imperial Sons of the Heaven Dou Empire!!"

"His crimes are unforgivable!!"

"Guards!!!"

"Mobilize the army! Send a million mighty soldiers of the Heaven Dou Empire to march out, flatten Ai City, and kill the duke's son Aiven!"

"Avenge my son and rescue the First Prince of Heaven Dou, Xue Qinghe!!!"

Xue Ye was furious.

The Second Prince was dead, the Third Prince was dead, and the Fourth Prince was too young for his talents to be seen.

If Fourth Prince Xue Beng proved to be useless, then the only one who could inherit his throne in the future would be First Prince Xue Qinghe.

Xue Ye absolutely could not allow Xue Qinghe to die now.

"Report!!"

"Your Majesty, a letter has arrived from Ai City!"

"Read it!"

Aiven's original words: Xue Ye Emperor, forgive my bluntness, but if you dare send troops to attack me, I will cut off Xue Qinghe's head. I advise you to send someone to negotiate with me instead. If you try to force my hand, then I'll dare to kill the hostage~

"Th-this! Your Majesty, what should we do now?"

Xue Ye's expression darkened uncertainly.

He was mainly afraid that Aiven would kill the hostage, and he could not afford to gamble. He asked, "My dear ministers, who is willing to go to Ai City and negotiate with that boy!"

The ministers in the hall looked at one another, but no one stepped forward for a time.

Then Snow Star Prince spoke. "Your Majesty, I shall go to Ai City to negotiate."

Snow Star Prince was Xue Ye's younger brother.

He held great authority in the Heaven Dou Empire. He had once saved Dugu Bo and had the level 91 Titled Douluo powerhouse Dugu Bo as a trusted subordinate.

"Then I shall trouble Snow Star Prince to make the trip."

"Dugu Bo, accompany me!"

"Very well, Snow Star Prince."

Snow Star Prince set off for Ai City with Dugu Bo and his guards.

Meanwhile, in Pope's Hall.

Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong had also learned that Qian Renxue had been captured.

Within Elder Hall.

At this moment, Great Enshriner Qian Daoliu, Pope Bibi Dong, the Six Great Enshriner Elders, and numerous Titled Douluo elders had all gathered together.

One faction was led by Qian Daoliu of the Six-Winged Angel Clan, while the other was led by Pope Bibi Dong.

The two factions clashed within Elder Hall.

They were arguing over whether to send people to Ai City to rescue Qian Renxue.

Bibi Dong sneered. "Heh, Qian Renxue is now Ai City's bargaining chip, so her life will definitely not be in danger. The Heaven Dou Empire will naturally send people to rescue Qian Renxue, and Spirit Hall has no need to send anyone to rescue her!"

"If members of Spirit Hall act to rescue her now and the Heaven Dou Empire finds out, wouldn't that make the Heaven Dou Imperial Family suspicious of Qian Renxue's identity!"

"If Qian Renxue's identity is exposed, our plan will be completely ruined!"

"I do not agree to rescue Qian Renxue!"

"Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue is your daughter!" Qian Daoliu's face was stern and imposing. He continued, "As far as I know, that boy in Ai City is only six years old. How could someone so young understand restraint? How do you know he definitely will not kill Little Xue!"

"Even if Little Xue's life is not in danger, she has still fallen into enemy hands. We have no idea how she may be treated!"

"We cannot wait for the Heaven Dou Empire. I will not allow Little Xue to remain in Ai City for even one moment longer!"

"Subduing Demon Elder, Qian Jun Elder, Guang Ling Elder, the three of you are to immediately head secretly to Ai City. You must rescue the young mistress and kill Aiven!" Qian Daoliu stopped arguing with Bibi Dong and directly gave the order.

"Yes, Great Enshriner!"

Seeing Qian Daoliu dispatch three Enshriner Elders, Bibi Dong said nothing further.

The Pope had no authority to command the Enshriner Elders.

Even if she wanted to stop them, she could not. In terms of authority, Great Enshriner Qian Daoliu stood above her, Pope Bibi Dong.

"Hmph!" Bibi Dong snorted coldly and left with her people.

Fifth Elder Guang Ling Douluo, Sixth Elder Qian Jun Douluo, and Seventh Elder Subduing Demon Douluo—three peak level 96 Titled Douluo—rapidly set out for Ai City.

They were brimming with confidence.

Although they had heard that Ai City seemed to have two powerhouses with Titled Douluo-level combat power, they assumed they were merely low-level Titled Douluo.

For high-level Titled Douluo like them, dealing with low-level Titled Douluo would be effortless, would it not?

Back in Ai City.

Aiven was preparing to head to the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain a soul ring.

He had Xiahou Dun remain behind to guard Ai City and brought Lu Bu along with him.

"Qian Renxue, come with me too."

"Mm." Qian Renxue replied indifferently.

Aiven said, "Hey, do you want to disguise yourself?"

Qian Renxue said coldly, "No need. Few people have seen me."

"Alright then, let's go."

Aiven, Lu Bu, and Qian Renxue boarded a carriage and headed for the nearby Soul Hunting Forest.