"Clang!"
On the towering command vehicle, Ge Long stared grimly at the horrific battlefield before him, the longsword in his hand letting out a mournful cry.
In less than a quarter of an hour, nearly 20,000 of the 300,000 City Garrison were killed or wounded, a loss of one-fifteenth of their force.
More than 10,000 people died on the spot, and more than 7,000 were lucky enough to be carried off the battlefield. After some simple bandaging and treatment by auxiliary Soul Master, they are now lying in the wounded soldiers' camp, wailing in agony!
Such heavy casualties almost meant that the three Heavy Infantry Legion that were the vanguard of the attack were completely decimated, and even the light infantry, Cavalry Legion, and Supply Train Legion that were only there to provide support suffered significant losses.
This was the first time in Ge Long's life that he had witnessed such devastating battle casualties.
"There are so many rebellious Soul Master! And even a Title Douluo has personally intervened! How do they have so many Soul Masters?"
A burly general standing nearby had an equally grim expression. The number of soldiers who had died at the hands of those three titled Douluo alone exceeded five thousand!
"Don't forget who was behind this palace coup! Just think about how many branches the Spirit Hall has in the two great empires, and you won't be surprised."
Ge Long responded coldly.
Upon hearing this, the dozens of City Garrison commanders present all bowed their heads in silence, feeling deeply saddened.
After all, their enemy was the Spirit Hall! The Spirit Hall, which had tens of thousands of Soul Masters and more than ten Title Douluo!
After a moment of silence, finally, an old general with gray hair, who looked to be at least fifty years old, walked up to Ge Long and advised in a low voice, "Marshal Ge Long, we can't continue fighting like this, it's too tragic. The City Garrison are all battle-hardened warriors, we can't let them be wasted on the walls of the palace in such a tragic way."
"Moreover, if the casualties are too heavy, it will easily cause instability in the army. The soldiers will be panicked, and if they encounter another enemy infiltration attack, the army may collapse and retreat in an instant!"
These words immediately caused an uproar in the command vehicle. A young general stood up angrily and roared, "Traitor! Kalo, this is treason! Have you forgotten our sworn allegiance to the Empire?"
Faced with his colleagues' accusations, the veteran general named Kalo showed no remorse. Instead, he coldly declared, "Gentlemen, the City Defense Garrison we command is the most elite and well-trained army in the entire Heaven Dou Empire, second only to the 50,000 Royal Guards. The blood of these soldiers should be used to defend the empire's land from foreign invasion, not to be shed beneath the palace walls as sacrifices in a palace coup!"
After a pause, the old man continued, "Even if we capture the palace now, it will probably be too late. His Majesty has been poisoned, Imperial Son Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing are dead, and even Princess Xue Ke, a woman, is missing. The Heaven Dou Imperial Family is left with Crown Prince Your Highness Xue Qinghe as the sole heir."
"Although His Crown Prince Your Highness colluded with the Spirit Hall and murdered his father, uncle, brother, and sister, he is ultimately the rightful heir to the Heaven Dou Empire and a member of the Tiandou Empire royal family."
Clearly, the news that Xue Qinghe was Qian Renxue had not yet reached the City Garrison guard camp, and even Xiao Chenyu, the intelligence chief of the Purple Micro Palace, did not know.
"You want to side with a traitor?"
The young general understood Kalo's meaning and immediately spoke sternly.
The generals loyal to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family exchanged glances, their anger slowly building within them. They gripped their sword hilts tightly, as if they were about to draw their swords and tear Kalo to pieces at any moment!
Standing to the side, Xiao Chenyu surveyed each of the generals present with an icy gaze.
As Purple Micro Palace Offerings and commander of the Tian Ji Guard, Xiao Chenyu deeply understood that there was no room for compromise between the Purple Micro Palace and the Spirit Hall, and one of them was bound to fall completely!
Therefore, even if all 300,000 City Garrison die beneath the palace walls, they must never surrender!
If the generals present decide to surrender after discussion, then Xiao Chenyu will have no choice but to kill them all.
As the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, Kalo couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. This veteran general, who had long been bribed by Qian Renxue and intended to undermine morale at a crucial moment, was now in a difficult position.
Swallowing nervously, Kalo could only steel himself and continue his persuasion, "If we surrender to His Crown Prince Your Highness, we can avoid meaningless sacrifices. Besides..."
"Pfft!"
Before Kalo could finish speaking, a flash of cold light severed his head, which rolled on the ground with a thud.
The one who drew the sword was none other than Marshal Ge Long.
Seeing Kalo, who had strongly advocated surrender, beheaded, the other generals who had the same idea turned their attention to him. A chill ran through them and lingered for Jiujiu.
Meanwhile, the generals loyal to the royal family felt their blood boil. That old bastard Kalo deserves to die!
The generals, who had been made an example of by the example of the chicken to scare the monkey, stood quietly and solemnly, waiting for Ge Long to continue.
"Want to surrender? I understand, but I cannot accept it."
Ge Long's sharp gaze pierced the souls of everyone present. His voice was low and menacing as he said, "Pass on my order: continue the attack until the last drop of blood is shed!"
"Yes, sir!!"
At the same time.
Inside the royal palace, at the Swan Palace.
At this time, most of the buildings near the Swan Palace had been destroyed, and there were ruins everywhere. The ground that was originally paved with jade had become pitted and uneven, and there were corpses and dark red blood in a semi-congealed state everywhere.
Of the more than 500 Spirit Hall Soul Master disguised as Palace Knights and Royal Guards, nearly a third had been killed or wounded, and their morale was on the verge of collapse.
The female Soul Master of Tian Xuan and Yao Guang Guard, who were besieged, suffered very little damage thanks to the large-scale group healing continuously cast by Emerald Swan Bi Ji.
As long as he wasn't directly beheaded or had his heart pierced, Bi Ji could save him.
In an instant, these three hundred-plus female Soul Master were practically blessed with a fountain-like resurrection buff, making it incredibly difficult for the Spirit Hall's Soul Master to kill them.
However, Bi Ji's healing spells could only repair injuries, not restore Soul Power. As the female Soul Master's Soul Power was exhausted, casualties gradually increased, and they even struggled to maintain their formation.
Therefore, even Xue Ke, who had never fought anyone before and had never even killed a chicken, had to join the battle.
However, Xue Ke was very brave, shockingly brave.
"Your Princess Hall, you are of noble birth and should not rush to the front!"
Zhi Xin Xue Ke behind her, half complaining and half admonishing her.
"No, things have come to this point, why bother with princesses anymore?"
The stubborn Xue Ke shook her head, and two Soul Ring flashed on her body in succession. Suddenly, a longsword made entirely of Swan feathers appeared in her hand.
Then, surrounded by wind elements, she flapped her snow-white Swan wings and rushed forward, stabbing a Spirit Hall Soul Master in the abdomen with her sword.
Third Soul Skill - Feather Sword!
Fifth Soul Skill - Whirlwind Sword Dance!
Immediately afterwards, Zhi Xin reached out and, in coordination with Xue Ke, used the Azure Vine Martial Soul to strangle the Spirit Hall Soul Master.
Like the last straw that broke the camel's back, the death of this Spirit Hall Soul Master finally snapped the fragile nerves of the already heavily wounded Spirit Hall Soul Master, causing them to retreat like a tidal wave.
Seeing the enemy retreating, the female Soul Master did not pursue them. Instead, they remained where they were, panting heavily, their faces pale and their bodies swaying precariously.
Both sides are at their last gasp.
As if by telepathy, neither side made a move, but instead raised their heads and looked up at the sky.
Above the horizon, the fierce battle between Zi JI, Qian Renxue, and the other two continued.
In a fantasy world like Douluo, the outcome of a battle between the strongest individuals is often the key to determining the success or failure of both sides.
If Zi JI wins, there is still a chance to escape, even though she is within the palace. However, if Qian Renxue's side wins, then without a doubt, Xue Ke and the more than three hundred female Soul Master will die.
"BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!"
A series of dense roars resounded, and the sky was filled with spherical airbursts caused by the excessive speed, intense Soul Power, and fierce battle between the two sides!
At this moment, Zi JI clenched her fair right hand into a fist, and the purple aura around her body instantly condensed towards her right fist. Then, she suddenly threw a punch straight at Qian Renxue in front of her.
In that split second, Qian Renxue reacted. Her First Soul Ring flashed, and the condensed golden light formed a huge round shield in front of her body.
First Soul Skill - Angel Holy Shield!
"Boom!"
With another deafening roar, the two figures separated instantly after a brief collision.
Qian Renxue's body was blasted backward, flying dozens of meters through the air before she could barely regain control, her blood and qi surging within her.
Zi JI wanted to press her advantage and finish them off, but the attacks from Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo were already upon them!
Although the two elders of the Spirit Hall had suffered serious injuries and weakened their strength under the attack of the Big Dipper Formation.
But at this moment, both of them were enveloped in a layer of golden light.
This is Qian Renxue's special ability in her Angel Domain —it can increase the strength of friendly creatures within the domain by 30%!
With one decrease and one increase, their strength is now comparable to before.
At this moment, Snake Spear Douluo once again unleashed his Martial Soul Avatar, transforming into a giant blue-purple two-headed serpent over ten meters long. The serpent's two heads opened their mouths, each spitting out a sharp, blade-like tongue, forcing Zi JI to raise a deep purple crystal shield for defense.
This is not the first time such an attack has occurred.
Previously, when facing the attack of the Snake Spear Douluo, Zi JI was somewhat careless, thinking that the dragon's body was indestructible, and thus she only tried to block it with her bare hands.
However, the Snake Spear Douluo's Martial Soul Avatar was far tougher than the Abyssal Demon Dragon's body, so much so that it easily left two deep wounds on Zi JI's body, almost disemboweling her.
If it weren't for Bi Ji's healing magic, Zi JI would probably have been seriously injured.
Therefore, whenever the Snake Spear Douluo attacked again, Zi JI would use the powerful innate divine ability of the Hell Demon Dragon Clan—the Amethyst Shield—to defend herself.
The other half of the Porcupinefish Douluo has once again transformed into a giant spiky ball with a diameter of ten meters, and the wound that was previously pierced through it has healed.
This titled Douluo a bizarre Martial Soul spun continuously in the sky, heading straight for Zi JI!
"Boom!"
As if she had been run over by a road roller, Zi JI, who was inside the amethyst shield, felt an irresistible force strike her. Her delicate body was instantly Porcupinefish Douluo and crashed heavily into the ground of the palace, raising a high wave of dust.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!"
After knocking Zi JI into the ground, the Porcupinefish Douluo didn't stop. His Fifth Soul Ring lit up, his body first contracted, and then expanded again with lightning speed. The hundreds of poisonous thorns attached to his body surface shot out at Zi JI all at once!
The potent poison contained in these stingers is enough to pose a threat even to a Title Douluo!
"This is outrageous! Hellfire Dragon Flame!"
An angry shout rang out, and in an instant, a huge, thick, dark red beam of light shot up from the ground, turning the hundreds of poisonous spikes to ashes!
Immediately, Zi JI, who had transformed into a giant purple dragon, pushed herself up from the ground with her two dragon claws.
The dragon's body, stretching over a hundred meters, exuded awe-inspiring power, and it seemed that Zi JI, who was initially at a disadvantage, had turned the tide!
However, this was just a bluff.
Facing the combined attack of three powerful individuals with the strength of a Title Douluo, Zi JI's physical strength, mental strength, and Soul Power were already exhausted. If it weren't for Bi Ji's healing, she might have already been killed.
"Heh, you didn't transform into a dragon during the battle, but you're doing so now that we're facing off. What, are you trying to bluff with your massive size?"
Qian Renxue sneered, exposing Zi JI's predicament.
Immediately afterward, Qian Renxue's gaze shifted to Xue Ke, who was looking up at the sky. A smile played on her lips as she said, "My dear sister, what about you? Are you still waiting for your reinforcements?"
"Reinforcements are just outside the palace, Qian Renxue. You should be thinking about how to survive!"
Xue Ke tilted her head back, biting her red lips tightly with her pearly teeth, and stubbornly clenched her little fists.
"Haha, you're counting on your uncle-in-law Ge Long?"
Qian Renxue laughed loudly, then her face turned cold, and she said disdainfully, "Sister, this world is ultimately a world where the strong are respected. Although Marshal Ge Long's City Garrison number in the hundreds of thousands, it is probably an impossible task for them to break through the palace guarded by five thousand elite Soul Master, nearly a hundred Soul Saint, more than a dozen Soul Douluo, and three titled Douluo."
"Even if Uncle Ge Long fails to breach the palace, do you think the Purple Micro Palace won't send reinforcements? Qian Renxue, Sister Tian Meng is stationed at the Shrek Academy, and she's probably almost there. If you fall into Sister Tian Meng's hands, your fate will likely be worse than death!"
Xue Ke showed no fear whatsoever; instead, she turned the tables and threatened Qian Renxue.
"Oh, Yu Tianmeng, this female Tyrannosaurus Rex is indeed difficult to deal with. However..."
Changing the subject abruptly, Qian Renxue raised a slender finger and gently shook it, saying mockingly, "Unfortunately, she can't come, and neither can the people from the Purple Micro Palace. Because what they're facing now is... the Seven Great Offerings of the Spirit Hall, led by my grandfather!"
"Your grandfather? Qian Daoliu?!"
Xue Ke's expression changed drastically, and her face turned deathly pale in an instant!
She heard about this person from her husband!
Qian Daoliu Spirit Hall, former Pope, Judgement Elder, Grand Elder, Level 99 Peerless Douluo, and Demigod!
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