God Descent (III)

"Unfortunately, Zhu Qingyun, you won't live to see that day!"

Upon hearing Zhu Qingyun's harsh words, Dai Weisi, who was sitting on the throne, sneered and waved his hand downwards. The Royal Secret Guard commander, who was a titled Douluo- level, immediately understood and smashed Zhu Qingyun's head with a palm!

Zhu Qingyun, Netherworld Duke of the Star Luo Empire and patriarch of the Netherworld Cat Family, has passed away!

Seeing that the once powerful and arrogant Netherworld Duke had died so hastily and so undignifiedly, many ministers present, and even the elders of the Spirit Hall, were somewhat taken aback and then fell silent.

An awkward silence White Tiger Hall.

Dai Weisi seemed oblivious to the awkwardness, abruptly standing up and slowly walking down to Zhu Qingyun's headless corpse, its body splattered with blood and brain matter.

He led his Dark Guards to the Zhu Family Residence, slaughtering the men but sparing the women.

Dai Weisi said coldly.

These words caused an uproar among the ministers present.

What's going on? Killing Zhu Qingyun wasn't enough; they also want to slaughter all the male members of the Zhu Family and wipe out the lineage of the Netherworld Cat Family?

As for keeping the Zhu Family women, it's clearly a ploy to devour the Zhu Family's Nether Civet Martial Soul, maintain the Star Luo Royal Family's Martial Soul Fusion Skill Hell White Tiger, and keep the Zhu Family women for breeding!

Ruthless, cruel, and wicked!

Upon hearing Dai Weisi's words, even the usually ruthless commander of the Royal Secret Guard was taken aback for a moment, then could only nod slightly and say, "Yes, sir."

Immediately afterwards, the commander of the Royal Secret Guard waved his hand and led the Dark Guards in the hall out in single file to Zhu Qingyun's residence.

"Your Majesty Dai Weisi, haven't you gone too far? Regardless, the Zhu Family and your Dai Family have been linked by marriage for generations; there must be some familial bond between them."

The leading elder of the Spirit Hall, Second Worship Golden Crocodile Douluo, frowned his snow-white eyebrows and said coldly.

"Yes!"

Another elder of the Spirit Hall, Yan Luan Douluo, also said with some dissatisfaction, "Dai Weisi, don't forget, your birth mother is from the Zhu Family!"

Upon hearing this, Dai Weisi was immediately enraged, thinking, "Do you outsiders have the right to criticize me?"

However, given that the defense of Star Luo City still required the assistance of these Spirit Hall elders, Dai Weisi had no choice but to hold back, speaking in as gentle a tone as possible while feigning concern, "Seniors Golden Crocodile and Yan Luan, the Star Luo Empire is on the verge of destruction, and morale is low. If we let the Zhu Family, who are plotting rebellion, go, would the people of this city still be willing to fight? They would probably collapse at the first blow!"

"But..."

Although she felt that Dai Weisi's words made a lot of sense, Yan Luan Douluo, being a woman, still felt somewhat reluctant.

"Esteemed seniors! Now is not the time for mercy!"

Dai Weisi emphasized his words, bent down, and bowed to the Spirit Hall elders, including Golden Crocodile Douluo.

Faced with Dai Weisi's sudden change from arrogance to obsequiousness, the elders of the Spirit Hall present were all taken aback. Golden Crocodile Douluo even waved his hand and gently lifted Dai Weisi up with his Soul Power, his expression softening as he said, "Your Majesty Dai Weisi, why go to such lengths?"

As for!

Dai Weisi sighed and said, "This salute is on behalf of the Star Luo Empire and our ancestor, the Evil Eye Saint King, to thank the Spirit Hall and Her Bi Bi Dong for their assistance. Without Her Bi Bi Dong Bibi Dong's understanding and righteousness in blocking the Heaven Dou Empire's reinforcements, the Star Luo Empire would have long since ceased to exist."

After a pause, Dai Weisi said with a wry smile, "However, things have come to this point, and there's nothing we can do to reverse the situation. If we truly cannot defend Star Luo City, then all of you elders should leave as soon as possible. The Spirit Hall's great kindness and virtue will be forever remembered by the White Tiger Dai Family!"

Your Majesty is too kind.

Golden Crocodile Douluo frowned, his eyes showing some displeasure.

As one of the oldest humans in the entire Douluo Plane, Golden Crocodile Douluo's intellect and experience are absolutely top-notch. Therefore, Golden Crocodile Douluo saw through Dai Weisi's ill intentions at a glance.

Dai Weisi's words seemed to express gratitude to the Spirit Hall and show consideration for the elders of the Spirit Hall, but in reality, he was using a feigned retreat to pressure them and make them feel embarrassed to abandon the city and leave.

That crazy emperor is so wicked!

The other elders of the Spirit Hall, however, mostly softened their expressions, clearly swayed by Dai Weisi's words.

The straightforward and not-so-intelligent Yan Luan Douluo stepped forward and said to Dai Weisi, "Your Majesty, rest assured, His Holiness the Pope has already given orders that we must defend Star Luo Empire and not retreat a single step."

Golden Crocodile Douluo: "..."

Silly girl, how could you say something like that? How could we let a scoundrel like Dai Weisi know our trump cards?

This was practically pushing the Spirit Hall elders present into a fire pit! Sure enough, Dai Weisi's eyes lit up immediately, thinking that now he knew the Spirit Hall's bottom line and could use these Spirit Hall elders as cannon fodder to their death.

However, on the surface, Dai Weisi still maintained a very respectful expression and said, "Then on behalf of the Star Luo Empire, I thank His Holiness the Pope and all the elders."

Before he could finish speaking, Dai Weisi suddenly knelt down and kowtowed to the Spirit Hall elders present to express his gratitude.

Such a generous gift deeply moved and pleased the rather dim-witted elders, including Yan Luan Douluo.

Meanwhile, the intelligent individuals like Golden Crocodile Douluo felt a chill run down their spines, caught in a dilemma.

Dai Weisi, could you be any more shameless? Just then, a frantic gasp rang out. "Your Majesty!"

A commander of the Royal Guards rushed into the hall, knelt on one knee, and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, the envoy from the Heaven Dou Empire has entered the city to persuade us to surrender. Would you like to see him?"

Dai Weisi raised an eyebrow and said coldly, "If you don't see him, behead the messenger."

"Yes, ma'am."

The commander of the Royal Guards hesitated for a moment, but still didn't dare to try to persuade the increasingly frantic emperor. Instead, he immediately stood up and prepared to leave to receive his orders.

"Etc!"

The straightforward Yan Luan Douluo stopped the Imperial Guard commander, then turned to look at Dai Weisi and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, in war, it is a rule not to kill envoys. This has been the rule for many years. Doing this will only anger the Heaven Dou Empire and will not have any positive effect."

"I intend to provoke the Heaven Dou Empire and Xue Ke."

Dai Weisi smiled nonchalantly and said, "Anger can temporarily cloud one's judgment, can't it?"

Dai Weisi's words left the not-so-cultured Yan Luan Douluo speechless, while Golden Crocodile Douluo cursed inwardly.

According to the conventions of the Douluo Plane, killing the envoy in a battle between two armies means fighting to the death!

The victorious side will take no prisoners and will slaughter the entire defeated side!

In other words, Dai Weisi killed the Tiandou Empire Envoy entirely to cut off the escape route for the citizens of Star Luo City, binding the entire city to the Star Luo Empire, a sinking ship, forcing them to fight to the death!

That despicable madman! Meanwhile, Star Luo City, at the Tiandou Empire Army camp.

Xue Ke wore Golden Chain Mail, Golden-Red Cloak, and Golden Diamond Radiant Sky Crown. A simple, golden longsword hung at her waist, and she stood in front of the emperor's Imperial Tent, her right hand on the hilt, gazing at the distant city walls of Star Luo City. Beside her, Zhi Xin, Zi Zhenzhu, and other female Soul Master with noble titles stood quietly guarding her.

Xue Ke remains as beautiful as ever, with an added touch of heroism and majesty in her eyes. Her dashing appearance is truly captivating.

Just now, the envoys from the Heaven Dou Empire, traveling in a gondola, entered Star Luo City from outside the city.

She was waiting for the outcome of the persuasion to surrender.

If she succeeds in persuading the Star Luo Empire to surrender, it will fall into her hands. After dealing with the Spirit Hall, the entire Douluo Continent will be unified, and she, Xue Ke, will become the most accomplished emperor in the history of the Heaven Dou Empire!

The great achievements her father, Xue Ye, and all her ancestors had longed for for countless years were about to be completed!

Thinking of this, Xue Ke couldn't help but reveal a hint of heartache and longing in her eyes.

Father, I will help you fulfill your wish!

Just as Xue Ke was reminiscing about her father, Xue Ye, a commotion suddenly arose ahead.

The camp was bustling with people, and Heaven Dou Soldiers ran out of their tents, all looking towards the top of Star Luo City.

"That's... the head of the envoy who tried to persuade us to surrender?"

"How dare they?!"

"In war, one should not kill the envoy; to do so is tantamount to a fight to the death with no way out! Has the Star Luo Empire gone mad?"

Hearing the soldiers' commotion, Xue Ke's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked towards the top of Star Luo City.

The envoy she had just chosen to persuade them to surrender was now decapitated, his head impaled on the tip of a spear as a show of defiance, while his body was thrown off the city wall and floated in the moat.

"Dai Weisi... you're asking for it!!"

Xue Ke gritted her teeth and said, word by word.

To dare kill her envoy from the Heaven Dou Empire is a blatant slap in the face to her, the Empress! This is intolerable!

"Zhi Xin, convey my decree: summon all Title Douluo and generals to the Imperial Tent. I am about to attack Star Luo City immediately! Also... please invite my husband to come as well. Only with him here can I feel at ease in this decisive battle!"

"I obey the decree."

Zhi Xin nodded and said.

Not long after, inside the Imperial Tent.

Xue Ke sat upright on the throne, with Zhou Chen sitting to her left.

Below the couple sat super-strong individuals at the title Douluo level, including Nine-Lives Divine Dragon Ge Long, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, Blood Wolf Douluo Xiao Chenyu, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Dream God Machine.

These titled Douluo all possessed a composed demeanor, and their strength had significantly improved compared to the previous battle at Jialing Pass.

Below the Title Douluo sat the generals of the Tiandou Empire Army. Due to the heavy casualties suffered by the Tiandou Empire Army in the previous battles, many generals had been replaced by sons of meritorious nobles or young faces who had been promoted based on their merits.

"Have the soldiers all eaten? Are the siege weapons ready? How much ammunition do the Soul Guidance Cannon have left? What about healing medicines and support Soul Master with healing abilities? How many Soul Masters in the Soul Master legion are ready to fight? What about the Magic Guidance Camp and the Divine Machine Camp?"

Seated on the throne, Xue Ke asked a series of questions with a commanding gaze.

"Your Majesty, everything is ready, awaiting only your command!"

Ge Long, who was sitting to Xue Ke's left, stood up and said respectfully.

Since Xue Ke, she has been decisive and efficient, achieving remarkable results. She has governed the empire internally in an orderly manner, resulting in economic prosperity. She has also been a brilliant military strategist, achieving great military success. She has successively destroyed and subjugated various separatist kingdoms and duchies, and has also occupied a large area of the Star Luo Empire.

Such achievements naturally led to Xue Ke's growing authority and absolute power. Throughout the Heaven Dou Empire, whether they were Soul Master, nobles, or commoners, everyone was completely convinced of the Empress.

Therefore, even a highly respected old minister like Ge Long, who was also Xue Ke's uncle, became increasingly respectful to Xue Ke.

"Good!"

Upon hearing Ge Long's words, Xue Ke abruptly stood up, her eyes flashing with cold light, and said, "Since we are ready, let's launch a full-scale attack immediately and crush Star Luo City! If we win this battle, I will reward those who have made contributions and bestow titles upon them."

"Your Majesty, we are deeply grateful for Your Majesty's great favor!"

The generals all rose to their feet, knelt on one knee, and shouted in unison.

At this moment, the entire Imperial Tent was filled with an intense atmosphere of excitement.

The generals present were eager for battle. After all, Star Luo City was already like fish on a chopping block; capturing the city would be a golden opportunity for glory and fame! "Your Majesty, the Star Luo Empire has executed the envoys who tried to persuade them to surrender, indicating their determination to fight to the death. After conquering Star Luo City, will they take any prisoners?"

A young general cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said cautiously.

Xue Ke frowned slightly, gave a cold laugh, and said with murderous intent, "In the past, when two armies clashed, killing the envoy meant they wanted to fight to the death. How could we not grant their wish? Issue my order: after the city falls, except for families like the Zhu Family who have already secretly surrendered, leave no one alive!"

"Etc."

Zhou Chen, who had been silent all along, suddenly stood up, put his arm around Xue Ke's slender waist, and said calmly, "There are many commoners in Star Luo City, and their level of education, living standards, and the quality of their Soul Master are far superior to most cities. If we were to slaughter them all, it would not only make the Heaven Dou Empire appear too cruel, but it would also prevent us from attracting talent and would incite hatred throughout the entire Star Luo Empire, which would be detrimental to our future development."

"So, what does my husband mean...?"

Xue Ke turned her head and said gently.

Zhou Chen slowly said, "Exterminate the entire Dai Family of the royal family, and behead all those loyalists of the Star Luo Empire. As for the remaining opportunists and commoners, we will not concern ourselves with them."

"Good, my husband is indeed benevolent and righteous."

Xue Ke nodded, then her gaze swept over the generals below, and she said in a deep voice, "Did you all hear that? Do as His Highness the Prince commands!"

"Yes, sir!"

The kneeling generals below spoke respectfully.

Soon, accompanied by the powerful sounds of drums and horns, the army of the Heaven Dou Empire, like a sleeping dragon, slowly snaked out and formed neat squares of light and heavy cavalry and infantry on the open ground in front of Star Luo City.

Rows of Soul Guidance Cannon, catapults, and crossbows were also lined up in front of the formation, and various siege weapons gradually followed the army's formation, approaching the city walls of Star Luo City.

Because of transmigrators like Yu Tianmeng, modern warfare has long since evolved from simple melee combat to a combination of energy weapons and melee weapons. In the face of powerful Soul Guidance Device, even the strongest city walls are nothing. If it weren't for the protection of the White Tiger God's divine power, Star Luo City would have been breached long ago!

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