The general hesitated for a moment, but still bowed and said, "Yes, sir." The general turned and left. Zhu Nuo also stepped down from the dragon throne. He had made up his mind; rather than wait to die in Star Luo City,
He might as well fight to the death. If he wins, he can defeat Ning Fengzhi and bring down the Star Luo Empire. If he loses, he will not regret it. He can simply die for his country.
Afterwards, Zhu Nuo returned to her palace. Both her mother and daughter, Zhu Zhuyun, wore faint expressions of sadness, having heard about the perilous situation facing the Star Luo Empire.
" Zhu Nuo, are you really going to give your Life for this country that's already a dead country? Have you thought about me? Have you thought about your two daughters?" Juno's mother questioned Zhu Nuo.
"Two daughters? I only have one daughter Zhu Yun," Zhu Nuo sneered, still not forgiving Zhu Zhuqing.
"Hmph, you don't acknowledge Zhu Zhuqing, but I do. I'll just ask you one question: Zhu Nuo, are you willing to leave this Star Luo Empire with us?" Zhu's mother said coldly.
He said.
A resolute look appeared on Zhu Nuo's face as he said calmly, "I will not leave the Star Luo Empire."
"Alright, since you've chosen to stay here, then my daughter and I won't accompany you. Zhu Zhuqing said she'd come to pick us up tomorrow, but you've given up that opportunity, so be it."
Zhu's mother stood up abruptly, about to leave, but Zhu Nuo countered, "I wanted to say something to you before: she's already severed ties with our family, so why are you still contacting her?"
"Hmph, Zhu Zhuqing may have severed her father-daughter relationship with you, but I am still her mother, and Zhu Yun will always be her sister. This relationship will never change." - Mother Zhu
He said coldly, not wanting to waste words with his mother, Zhu Nuo said indifferently, "I was born and raised in Star Luo City Star Luo City. Now that I have become the Regent, I will not desert my post. This is my duty." Hearing this, Zhu Nuo's mother didn't bother with Zhu Nuo anymore. She turned and left with Zhu Zhuyun, while Zhu Nuo walked straight out of the palace. At this moment, he had made up his mind to fight Ning Fengzhi to the death.
Inside the council hall of the Star Luo Imperial Palace, Zhu Nuo and many ministers were discussing how to deal with Ning Fengzhi's army. Star Luo City Star Luo City was now completely besieged, and there were many spies inside the city constantly creating chaos. Although Zhu Nuo had sent troops to suppress them, the effect was not significant.
"Report!" Just then, a general in full armor ran in, holding a document in his hand.
"Your Highness, this is the intelligence we just received," the general said, bowing.
Zhu Nuo opened the document and began to read it, while the ministers in the council hall all looked at Zhu Nuo, waiting for him to finish reading.
After reading it, Zhu Nuo's face showed a resolute expression. The content was simple: another city had fallen. Zhu Nuo was already used to this kind of intelligence. He firmly said, "Send the order down to have all troops assemble at Fengyue Plain. I will personally go there to fight Ning Fengzhi to the death!"
"Ah? Your Majesty, this is no joke. We only have less than 50,000 personal guards in Star Luo City, and even with the troops from other cities, we only have a total of 100,000. Ning Fengzhi, on the other hand, has a full 800,000 border troops. The difference in troop strength alone is eight times." A minister said in surprise.
Zhu Nuo said calmly, "I have already made my decision."
Our Star Luo Empire is now at a critical juncture of life and death. There is no other way. I must fight this battle with our 100,000 troops to the death. If we can kill Ning Fengzhi, then our Star Luo Empire will still have a glimmer of hope. After all, we are border troops. Otherwise, if Ning Fengzhi were to raze the Star Luo Empire to the ground, we Star Luo Empire people would become slaves of a conquered nation. Therefore, I have decided to immediately assemble all troops and head to Fengyue Plain for a decisive battle."
The minister was about to say something more, but Zhu Nuo waved his hand and said calmly, "That's enough. Assemble the army immediately and head to Fengyue Plain first thing tomorrow morning." The ministers in the council hall also left one after another. Although they did not want to go to their deaths, the Regent had made a decision, and they had to carry it out.
Early the next morning, Zhu Nuo led his entire army to Fengyue Plain, a wide plain ideal for large-scale warfare. Zhu Nuo rode to the front and calmly said, "All generals, come before me." The generals gathered before Zhu Nuo, and Zhu Nuo said calmly, "I know this battle is inevitable, but I will not surrender easily. I will fight to the death! I have decided that each general will lead a thousand men in a suicide attack." The generals were stunned. Although they all understood that defeat was inevitable, they hadn't expected Zhu Nuo to issue such an order. Zhu Nuo coldly said, "What are you doing? Am I sending you to your deaths? I'm giving you a chance to kill! If you can kill even one enemy soldier, then you will have rendered a service! I will have my personal guards take your bodies back to Star Luo City." The generals bowed and said, "Your subordinates obey!" Zhu Nuo said calmly, "Very good, depart now!"
Just then, a figure appeared in the sky. She wore a simple black dress, with long black hair cascading down her back, exuding elegance. She appeared to be around twenty years old, with a stunningly beautiful face and a voluptuous figure. Her beautiful eyes were filled with a cool and aloof air.
Some of them recognized her and exclaimed, "That's... Second Miss Zhu Zhuqing?"
"It seems so. I remember she disappeared back then, her whereabouts unknown. How come she's back now?"
"The Second Miss is incredibly lucky to be back; it's a wonderful thing. Moreover, the fact that she can even walk in the air suggests that she has broken through to the Titled Douluo."
"If it's true, then there's hope for us, Star Luo Empire!"
All that could be heard was the soldiers present starting to discuss it amongst themselves, each offering their own thoughts.
Zhu Nuo was stunned. He hadn't seen Zhu Zhuqing Zhu Zhuqing since he left her, and he was slightly surprised to see Zhu Zhuqing now. He really didn't expect Zhu Zhuqing to dare to appear in front of the public.
The dark figure that had appeared in the sky had already landed in front of Zhu Nuo. She looked at Zhu Nuo and said calmly, " Zhu Nuo, my mother sent me to take you away."
Zhu Nuo was stunned. He never expected Zhu Zhuqing to say such a thing. At the same time, he felt a touch of emotion. His wife still loved him. Even if she was going to leave, she would take him with her.
Zhu Zhuqing exuded an air of authority as she calmly said, " Zhu Nuo, although I have severed my father-daughter relationship with you, your mother cannot bear to part with you. Therefore, I am giving you a choice: come with me and leave this place of trouble. I will guarantee your safety for the rest of your life."
(End of this chapter)