Du Busi: Brothers, unleash your Martial Souls!

Dark clouds loomed over the city.

The residents of Mingdu surrounded the entire square, but they all glared angrily at the Hongchen Family members who were wearing shackles and walking unsteadily. Some people held up rotten eggs and vegetable leaves and threw them at Jing Hongchen's feet.

The heavily armored guards around them did not take any measures to stop them, but simply formed a human wall to block the people who wanted to rush onto the stage.

Each of them had a cold expression, and made no other move to expel them.

Many ministers couldn't bear to look and turned their heads away.

He was, after all, a high-ranking official, a veteran of three reigns. Just a few days ago, we were standing together in the court, working side by side. Now, things have come to this, and he can't even preserve his dignity before he dies.

That's ruthless, old emperor... he wants him to be infamous for eternity.

Then look at the emperor on the high throne. His face is calm, and it is impossible to tell what he is thinking. He is just quietly tapping the handle with his fingers and looking down indifferently.

Many of the ministers of the Sun Moon Sects hung their heads, seemingly feeling a sense of shared sorrow.

"Begin the execution!"

With a heroic and spirited air, Xu Jiangliu, standing atop the high platform, let out a loud shout.

The guards of the Sun Moon Empire Royal Soul Engineer Legion also began to put ropes around the necks of Jing Hongchen and the others.

Jing Hongchen himself didn't react much, but when he saw his granddaughter with tears in her eyes being put in shackles and looking at him pitifully, his hair stood on end and his anger instantly reached its peak.

I clenched my teeth, hoping... that those lunatics would arrive on time.

Don't come anymore; all we can do is collect their bodies.

Xu Jiangliu, full of pride, glanced coldly at Jing Hongchen, thinking, "That old codger, the grudges from our youth have finally been settled."

But the next moment...

His pupils suddenly contracted.

At the edge of the stage, where the crowd and guards met, chaos suddenly erupted. One of the guards, clad in heavy armor, was struck in the abdomen by an arrow and collapsed to the ground, causing a commotion among the crowd...

"Buzz..."

It was accompanied by a deafening roar that seemed to tear through the air.

Three more crimson arrows shot straight into the center of the plaza, piercing the throats of the guards, including Jing Hongchen. Each arrow sealed their throats, and the men writhed in agony on the ground. The arrows themselves transformed into blazing flames, engulfing their bodies and slowly turning them to ashes.

"A raid on the execution ground! Someone is raiding the execution ground!" Xu Jiangliu was stunned for a few seconds before he reacted and roared.

After all, who would have thought that someone would dare to stage such a show in Mingdu, the headquarters of the Sun Moon Empire? This is a contempt for the imperial authority of the Sun Moon Empire!

And finally, they found the archer.

The man in black robes slowly removed his turban, revealing a strangely handsome face. His blood-red eyes confirmed his identity, and his short, jet-black hair was unruly and unrestrained. The crimson fire bow in his hand was particularly striking and distinctive.

Lu Cheng!!!

How could it be him?

Xu Jiangliu was completely taken aback, but then he saw the young man also looking at him. He slowly lowered his bow-holding arm, revealing a bright smile, and ran two fingers together across his temple.

Meanwhile, another disturbance broke out from the other side of the square.

Purple smoke rose, obscuring the view, and a few seconds later, a dazzling sword mark emerged from the smoke. Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan appeared on the plaza and charged straight towards Jing Hongchen.

"Is he Cheng Lu?"

Jing Hongchen narrowed his eyes, glancing at the handsome young man who had fired several more blazing fire arrows, each carrying the tail feathers of birds and beasts, burning several people beside him to ashes, and slowly spoke.

"Hmm..." Meng Hongchen felt a little guilty and nodded softly.

"You're not wrong, girl." Jing Hongchen sighed, "His Majesty is heartless. Even if I don't defect, there will be a reckoning against me sooner or later. It's better to end it now than to suffer a long pain."

The old emperor broke his heart.

He had long since repaid the favors owed to the previous emperor.

"But if it's just them... I'm afraid it won't be enough." Jing Hongchen pondered. Judging from his performance in the competition, this kid shouldn't be a hothead, right? Did he come here to save people just out of enthusiasm?

"Don't worry, Grandpa." Meng Hongchen smiled gently.

"Brother Cheng will definitely consider everything thoroughly."

"..."

Jing Hongchen shook his head helplessly. This girl even called Brother Cheng) by name. Now that things have come to this, he has long since figured out the key point: he is able to stand here in such a disheveled state entirely thanks to this young man.

The latter... wants to recruit me.

Even though he was unhappy, he knew he had no way out. If the other party was willing to give him a way out, he would just rebel.

"Don't panic! They're just two kids. Suppress them by force!" Xu Jiangliu roared.

"Heh, suppression?"

Lu Cheng's wings trembled as he hovered in mid-air, a hint of mockery in his expression.

Tap lightly with your finger.

A gray-black Soul Ring condensed beneath his feet, and at the same time, the dark aura within his body erupted completely. "Open!"

Accompanied by a loud shout.

In the sky, a gigantic, dark, and sinister gate slowly emerged.

Countless enormous Bone Dragon flew out from it, along with dozens of figures in black robes.

"Brothers, unleash your Martial Soul!!"

The leader, a man in black robes, threw off his cloak, revealing a body covered in dark green tattoos. He swelled up first, as if standing on the ground with his head touching the sky, a sight both awe-inspiring and majestic.

Du Busi laughed loudly, descending upon this place like a blot out the sky.

Behind him followed closely a number of powerful members of the Body Sect.

Terrifying auras erupted from their bodies, like dazzling, blazing stars, which were exceptionally bright in his eyes, as he was also Level 9 Soul Engineer.

This is... Titled Douluo powerhouse!

And there's far more than one!!

"Protect His Majesty!" Xu Jiangliu roared instinctively, but in the next instant, a fist the size of a sandbag slammed straight towards him, as if a mountain had collapsed and the earth had split open. The ground was riddled with cracks radiating outwards from him. The pressure of this Limit Douluo completely froze his body, which was only at the level of Level 91- Titled Douluo, and he was unable to move an inch.

"Pfft..."

Just as he was feeling utterly terrified, the fist didn't crush him to death, but instead smashed into his face. Blood and teeth flew through the air, and the latter's body was sent flying backward, crashing into the guards and smashing the seemingly impregnable defense line to pieces.

The owner of that fist, Du Busi, twisted his body like a demon descending to earth. He was tall and strong, revealing his muscular upper body. He crossed his arms over his chest and looked at the group of shrimp soldiers and crab generals in his eyes with a mocking expression.

"In my eyes, even Hall Master Jing could be called a hero, while you... are nothing but a bunch of worthless scoundrels."

"Protect the emperor! Protect the emperor!"

The old emperor, who was in a high position, was shocked and furious. He pulled the surrounding servants in front of him to shield himself, his whole body trembling, and his voice hoarse as he spoke.

No, when I say you committed treason, it's just a scapegoat charge!

So you're telling me you really betrayed your country?!

Looking at the numerous Body Sect experts who had surrounded him so tightly that there was no way to get through, the old emperor's legs trembled, and his throat bobbed. "I really didn't wrong you, Jing Hongchen."

"Where is Elder Kong? Quickly, summon Elder Kong here!!"

But even if he shouted until his throat was hoarse, Kong Deming couldn't possibly arrive in such a short time.

This time, Jing Hongchen is to be executed. Although Kong Deming has remained silent, he certainly doesn't want to witness his chief disciple being publicly executed, hence his absence. To arrive here, he would need at least...

The situation was completely taken over by the Body Sect in just a few seconds.

There was no other way; under the surprise attack, everyone had to be mobilized again.

Even though nearly Level 9 Soul Engineer fought desperately, it was to no avail. They were knocked unconscious or killed by many Body Sect experts, lying in pools of blood like stray dogs on the roadside.

What makes the Sun Moon Empire so powerful?

It is not the combat power of an individual, but the combined combat power of the Soul Tool.

In individual combat, most Soul Engineer of the same rank are far inferior to Soul Master. And those Soul Guide Corps, before they could even organize a decent resistance, were crushed by the Body Sect experts, forced to remove their armor, and squat on the ground with their hands covering their heads.

The vast square was utterly silent.

The crowd, who had just been throwing rotten eggs, fell silent and trembled with fear.

Lu Cheng stood in mid-air, his fiery wings outstretched. His handsome, even slightly eerie, face looked down at the many people from the Sun Moon Empire below, a smile playing on his lips.

The dozens of powerful Body Sect experts behind him, each exuding formidable cultivation, were the foundation upon which he stood.

However, he will return for the major competition two years later...

But for now, let's collect some interest first.

Lu Cheng landed lightly on the platform, a smile on his face, and walked toward the old emperor who was trembling in the crowd.

With a single kick, the old emperor was knocked to the ground. The surrounding officials were all filled with anger, but under the overwhelming power of the Body Sect experts, they had no choice but to shrink into a corner. Most of them were civil officials; the military generals had already fallen into pools of blood.

Lu Cheng kicked again, grinding the pampered face into the ground, rubbing it back and forth. He slowly squatted down, revealing a smile, "Old beast, do you still remember me?"

"Waaah..." The old emperor's face turned ashen, his anger mixed with shame. He was the ruler of a nation, the supreme being of the Sun Moon Empire. Ever since he murdered his brother, he had never imagined that anyone would dare to humiliate him like this.

All eyes are on us.

With countless eyes watching him intently, how could he possibly maintain control of the empire in the future?

He concealed that cold, venomous gaze, then bowed obsequiously, saying, "I have never seen this young man before..."

"It's alright, you'll recognize me today."

Lu Cheng smiled.

Seeing this, even Jing Hongchen's eyelids twitched wildly.

He knew what Lu Cheng was capable of, but he never imagined the guy would go this far. He's simply... insane!!

Is he really not afraid of provoking a war on the mainland?

However, in any case, from tonight onwards, the eerie peace that once existed across the entire continent will never be maintained again.

Ji Juechen stared in shock and disbelief. He had never imagined that revenge could be so swift and decisive, crushing all the pride of the Sun Moon Empire with the force of thunder.

Jing Ziyan covered her face, afraid of being recognized. After all, she was a disciple of the Sun Moon Empire Royal Academy. Such a betrayal of her master and ancestors would implicate her family.

"Stop..."

A voice drifted Youyou from afar.

A white-haired, burly old man stepped through the air, surveying the surrounding chaos with a complex expression. Behind him followed thousands of elite soldiers, all carrying Flying Soul Tool. Their stronghold had been destroyed by the enemy, and their faces were filled with a grim determination.

"You beast, release His Majesty!" a general roared.

To trample on the old emperor is to trample on the face of the entire Sun Moon Empire.

Many of the generals who arrived were terrified and wanted to take action.

"Stop! Do you want to kill him?" Kong Deming shouted, then looked at Lu Cheng again, his brows furrowing slightly. "Whatever conditions you want, your Body Sect can name them, but don't hurt him."

No matter how ruthless this old emperor was, in his eyes, he met the most basic standard of an emperor. What does it mean for an emperor to be soft-hearted? Just look at the previous emperor.

Therefore, even though the old emperor repeatedly provoked him, Kong Deming never considered deposing him and installing a new emperor.

The court is currently in chaos, with both the Fourth Prince and the Crown Prince having gained considerable power. No matter what I do, it will severely damage the court's vitality.

Therefore, an old emperor was needed to keep order and keep his ambitious sons in check.

Otherwise, the struggle for succession among the nine princes would be an extremely draining undertaking for a dynasty.

"There aren't any conditions, just let me take a few people with me."

Lu Cheng said with a smile.

"How many people?" Kong Deming followed Lu Cheng's gaze and saw the disheveled Jing Hongchen. He shook his head helplessly. "They were already in your hands. Take them away if you want."

Is this the only requirement?

"Just this one," Lu Cheng said with a smile.

"However, Elder Kong... after all these years, you are still so loyal to the empire and its people."

"..." Kong Deming frowned slightly, wondering what Lu Cheng wanted to express.

"But if you lose the most basic emotions, what will you have left?" Lu Cheng sighed softly, lamenting, "I wonder when you'll understand that the most important thing in the empire is people, is the human heart..."

"Once people's hearts are scattered, they can never be won back."