Star Luo Assassins! Dai Weisi's Plot!
The assassin in black grinned maliciously, his fingertips pointing forward—and revealed the claw of a Hell Spirit Cat!
Lin Yue was shocked and stepped forward, his Second Spirit Ring suddenly lighting up!
"Pfft--"
A sharp cat claw pierced through Lin Yue's body, drawing out a spray of hot blood that splattered onto Qian Renxue's cheek...
At this moment, Qian Renxue, whose face and figure were concealed by a wide white robe, froze completely, staring blankly at the young man blocking her way...
"The Hell Spirit Cat? You're from the Star Luo Empire..."
He pulled away, Lin Yue his pierced chest, his face deathly pale.
"Not bad, it seems you're quite clever..."
The black-clad Soul Saint sneered, revealing a set of sharp, white teeth. He reached into his robes and pulled out a white jade porcelain bottle.
"This is the food prepared in advance by a Food-type Soul Saint. You have one last chance. If you are willing to give up Heaven Dou and join my Star Luo Empire, I can help you heal your injuries."
The man in black raised his head high and said in a cruel tone:
"However, you must swear an oath by your Martial Soul, from this day forward, to be loyal to Dai Weisi Dai Weisi to serve him for life!"
"Dai Weisi?"
Lin Yue's eyes widened! He finally understood the origin of this group of assassins!
They were all actually the Star Luo Empire Prince's men!!
"As Soul Master of the Star Luo Empire, how dare you attempt to assassinate the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou?"
Lin Yue used his Soul Power to suppress the wound on his chest and barely managed to straighten his body.
"Haha, the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou? He won't be for long..."
The man in black laughed arrogantly, as if he had already planned a backup plan.
Lin Yue endured the pain and asked in a low voice:
"So, you contacted the other princes? Xue Beng allied with you to hunt down Prince Xue Qinghe?!"
"What do you think? Is it really true? Or did we deliberately leak false information to sow discord within the royal family?"
The man in black spoke with a playful tone, raising his hand one last time to urge them on:
"Make your decision, Lin Yue. Will you join my Star Luo Empire and serve His Highness Dai Weisi, or will you continue to follow this weak and incompetent Heaven Dou Crown Prince and die here for a piece of trash who can't even fight?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue was startled. She raised her head slightly, pursed her lips, and looked at Lin Yue's face.
The Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empire Empires have always been enemies, especially the Star Luo Empire, which is generally martial, with a fierce populace and an army far superior in combat power to the Heaven Dou...
Compared to Heaven Dou, Star Luo Empire is indeed more powerful at the national level. This is the fundamental reason why the opponent, as a member of the Star Luo Empire, was able to set up such a major killing trap in the Heaven Dou Imperial City!
Seeing Xue Qinghe's unwilling expression, the man in black became even more arrogant:
"As long as you submit to my Star Luo Empire and kill Xue Qinghe here, you will henceforth be my Star Luo Empire's retainer, only needing to obey His Highness Dai Weisi! Join the Star Luo Empire on its great conquest! You will enjoy endless wealth and glory, second only to the emperor!"
To break through to the Four-Ring Soul Ancestor realm at such a young age, even the Star Luo Empire had to extend an olive branch.
If the Star Luo Empire could also boast a multitude of Title Douluo powerhouses on the Soul Master side, then even the Spirit Hall would no longer be a match for the Star Luo Empire!
However, the excited man in black only received a disdainful snort from Lin Yue.
"A rat in the gutter dares to talk to me about great talent and strategy?"
Lin Yue wiped the blood from his mouth, and when he straightened his chest again, the wound on his chest had completely healed!
Seeing this, the man in black raised an eyebrow, his expression becoming more serious, and he lowered his voice, speaking coldly:
"Lin Yue, you are indeed a remarkable genius, but it's a pity you insisted on joining the Heaven Dou faction, even willing to sacrifice your life for the so-called Heaven Dou Crown Prince. How foolish..."
Seeing Lin Yue's solemn expression, the man in black smiled disdainfully, and the oppressive aura of his Soul Power intensified once more!
Even if he could recover, so what? A mere Four-Ring Soul Ancestor is nothing more than an ant that can be crushed with a flick of the wrist!
If this boy had been a little smarter and hadn't revealed his talents and inclinations so early, he wouldn't be so feared now.
"But now, since you insist on siding with Heaven Dou, then die!"
With a loud shout, the man in black instantly Martial Soul Possession, unleashing his Fourth Soul Skill!
In an instant, the man in black's speed increased dramatically, transforming into a streak of light that pierced straight into Lin Yue's chest!
Lin Yue's pupils contracted, and the Ghost Hand instantly possessed him. Just as he was about to engage in a fierce battle, he saw his opponent dodge past him and head straight for Xue Qinghe behind him!
"Don't even think about it!"
Lin Yue roared and turned around instantly. His Fourth Spirit Ring shone brightly behind him!
In an instant, the boy's figure transformed into a crimson streak of light, enveloped in surging blood energy, and he grabbed the spirit cat that was speeding through the darkness!
"What?!"
The shadowy figure stared wide-eyed in disbelief, and in the next instant, he felt an immense force applied to his chest!
Grabbing the shadowy figure's body, Lin Yue leaped high into the air and slammed him violently to the ground!
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion ripped through the courtyard! Amidst the billowing dust, Lin Yue gripped Qian Renxue's hand and burst through the thick fog in an instant!
"Your Crown Prince, we must leave here immediately. Is there a secret escape route? When will reinforcements arrive?"
Ignoring Qian Renxue's resistance, Lin Yue wrapped his arms around her and lifted her delicate body into his arms!
Perhaps because the Angel Soul Bone was still suppressed, when Lin Yue held the beauty in his arms, he could feel her soft, smooth touch, as if he were gently caressing a piece of the finest silk.
"The escape route is next to the third tree in the backyard!"
Qian Renxue squeezed her legs together in shame and indignation, wrapping her arms tightly around the boy's neck.
However, when she saw the Sisi of blood on Lin Yue's face, her eyes uncontrollably wavered...
During their escape, their bodies were pressed close together, and they could even feel each other's rapidly beating heartbeats...
This close embrace of warmth almost instantly melted the ice in Qian Renxue's heart, filling an emotional void that had existed within her since childhood...
In a daze, Qian Renxue seemed to recall some distant memories: the two of them living together in a small village. It was so peaceful and warm...
"Release the arrows! Slaughter them all here!"
The enraged leader of the men in black rose from the pit, spitting out blood from his mouth; he was furious!
He never expected that a mere fourth-ring Strength Attack Type Soul Elder could unleash combat power comparable to a peak Soul King in such a short time!
Just as he was about to eliminate Xue Qinghe first, his opponent seized upon his weakness in the back and launched a direct attack, catching him completely off guard. This humiliating and disgraceful defeat was truly unbearable!
"Whoosh whoosh!"
Countless men in black drew their bows and nocked arrows, raining down arrows imbued with Soul Power upon Lin Yue!
However, Lin Yue, who was charging forward headfirst, saw three Spirit Ring rise one after another!
The jet-black armor merged into his body, transforming into a stream of light. Lin Yue's body became ethereal, instantly passing through layers of arrow rain and reaching the entrance of the secret passage!
Without hesitation, he grabbed Qian Renxue and leaped down, temporarily shaking off his pursuers. Lin Yue found himself in a mine!
Before him lay only a crowded mine cart and an underground transport track leading to an unknown destination!
"Your Crown Prince, is this the secret escape route you spoke of?!"
Looking at the incredibly rudimentary facilities, Lin Yue clenched his fists, as if a surge of anger was stuck in his chest.
If Star Luo Empire sends out a Seven-Ring Soul Sage, they can infiltrate the Crown Prince's residence directly in front of numerous guards of the Heaven Dou Imperial City.
The secret passage, intended as a precaution, is in such a dilapidated and unrepaired state. How exactly did Qian Renxue implement these security measures?
"..."
Seeing the anxiety on Lin Yue's face, Qian Renxue felt even more guilty.
As the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, she would normally have at least a Soul Saint- level expert as her bodyguard, and her security measures would be extremely comprehensive.
However... because of the presence of the two Title Douluo secret guards, Qian Renxue deliberately left the guard behind, with the aim of better controlling the Crown Prince's residence.
However, no one expected the commotion to be so significant, making it difficult for both the Pufferfish and the Snake Lance to intervene...
"Such a simple exit won't create enough distance. How about this, you go first, and I'll cover the rear."
Lin Yue glanced at the minecart, which could only hold one person, sighed softly, put Qian Renxue down, and turned to stand guard by the tunnel.
Facing Lin Yue's resolute back, Qian Renxue's heart trembled, and she asked softly:
"Are you... really willing to do so much for me?"
"I'm just really annoyed by the Star Luo Empire's domineering style."
Lin Yue gritted his teeth, his aura surging.
He had already prepared a backup plan. Dugu Bo would arrive soon, and he only needed to hold out for a while!
"You mere rat, I can handle you all by myself... um!"
The words that were not yet spoken were completely muffled by Qian Renxue.
The next moment, Lin Yue's body was tightly embraced by Qian Renxue and pulled into the mine cart.
In the confined space, their bodies were intertwined, their skin pressed completely together...
"Wait a minute, Xiao Xue, you..."
"Shut up! Don't call me Xiao Xue!"
In the dark and cramped space, Qian Renxue's face was as red as snow. She tightly hugged the person in front of her and forced Lin Yue to shut his mouth.
"Click--"
The wheels of the mine cart began to turn, and following the contours of the land, it began to bounce and speed away!