Douluo Jueshi: Who let him join Shrek!

"Your Majesty! This...this is intelligence sent back by Hall Master Kong Deming from the front lines! I...I just..."

The soldier kneeling before Xu Tianran trembled all over, his back already soaked with sweat, his eyes filled with fear and panic.

Everyone in the palace knew that when their emperor was emotionally unstable, he would go on a killing spree!
When the news of Elder Ye Yulin's death in Lingdou City reached Xu Tianran, anyone who reported this news to Xu Tianran would be courting death!
But he was ordered here by his superiors, and if he didn't obey the orders, he would die on the spot!
There is no way!

"What are you afraid of? Am I that scary?"

Xu Tianran's voice still sounded very calm, but the soldiers kneeling on the ground did not relax in the slightest.

This emperor has killed many times with a smile, let alone this kind of expressionless killing.

"No, of course not! I was just too nervous, too nervous."

The soldier tried to support his body, but the deepest fear in his heart could not be relieved. His voice and body continued to tremble.

"Alright, you may leave now. I need some peace and quiet."

Xu Tianran suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, the soldier felt as if he had been granted a pardon. After kowtowing several times, he quickly stood up and walked out of the palace.

Then, just as he was about to step out of the palace gate...

Without any warning, his body turned into countless blood mists and disappeared into thin air.

Inside the palace, only the sound of soldiers' clothes falling off could be heard.

These blood mists, as if drawn by some force, entered Xu Tianran's body.

"Ugh"

Xu Tianran sighed softly, a hint of bloodlust flashing in his eyes.

He had a premonition that something was wrong as soon as Jiang Ming appeared in Qingshui City.

If it were people from both empires who were to take action, Ye Yulin could hold out for a few days.

But with Jiang Ming appearing in Qingshui City, it's hard to guarantee that Shrek Academy won't take action.

Given Shrek Academy's strength, Ye Yulin would have a hard time resisting, which is why he instructed Kong Deming to open the lifeline as soon as possible.

But it was too late.

"His Majesty."

Orange walked in from outside the palace, glanced at the clothes that had fallen at the door, and frowned slightly.

Xu Tianran turned his wheelchair around and looked at Ju Zi, the blood-red light in his eyes quietly fading.

"Ju Zi, Ye Yulin is dead."

Upon hearing this, Orange's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.

"Elder Ye is one of the top three level nine soul masters in the empire, how could he..."

She was well aware of Ye Yulin's strength. As long as she didn't run into Jiang Ming or a Limit Douluo, even if she was no match for him, she wouldn't be unable to escape!

"I estimate that Shrek Academy and Body Sect launched a joint attack on Spirit Fighting City, otherwise Ye Yulin wouldn't have died so quickly with his strength."

Upon hearing this, Orange had a similar thought in mind.

The people of the two great empires did not have the strength to kill Ye Yulin quickly, but Du Busi of the Body Sect was a super strong person. If he joined forces with Shrek Academy, it would be a dead end for Ye Yulin!

"Sigh, Orange, the plan has failed."

Xu Tianran sighed again and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Orange walked behind Xu Tianran and pushed Xu Tianran's wheelchair out of the palace.

She knew that Xu Tianran must be extremely angry. First attack the Douling Empire, then devour the Tianhun Empire, and finally destroy the Xingluo Empire. This was a plan that had been in the works for several years, and Xu Tianran had mobilized a massive amount of resources for this plan.

Originally, Lingdou City had already been captured, and all that was needed was to open a route to the Douling Empire for the plan to proceed smoothly.

But Jiang Ming blocked Kong Deming's marching route and delayed Kong Deming for several days!
If Jiang Ming hadn't been there to hold them off in Qingshui City, once Kong Deming entered the Douling Empire, the combined might of two peak level nine soul masters would have been a formidable opponent, even for a Limit Douluo!

But now, with only a few days of delay, the plans of the Douling Empire have already failed by more than half, and there is no longer any chance.

"Your Majesty, there may still be an opportunity! In any case, Elder Ye has already slaughtered the entire royal family of the Douling Empire. There must be chaos in the Douling Empire now, and we can look for opportunities in that situation!"

Orange's military insight is quite accurate.

Ye Yulin is dead, Lingdou City is lost, and those Soul Masters in Lingdou City are probably doomed as well. But at the same time, the royal family of the Douling Empire is also wiped out! Even most of the princes and ministers are dead, and the Douling Empire's own power structure has completely collapsed!
Under such circumstances, internal strife is bound to erupt within the Douling Empire! Even the Tianhun Empire and the Xingluo Empire might get involved.

"Yes, Orange, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. Your military talent is exceptional. However, we still need to investigate the situation on the Douling Empire's side. They suffered heavy losses in this battle and need to recuperate for a while. Also, have someone recall Elder Kong. I want to hear what's going on with Jiang Ming now."

Xu Tianran leaned back in his wheelchair, closed his eyes, and spoke softly.

Orange frowned. Her idea was to have Kong Deming's Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps and the Terror Claw Soul Master Corps on the front lines of the Heavenly Soul Empire join forces to forcibly tear open a gap in the Heavenly Soul Empire's territory!
While they might not be able to break through the road to the Douling Empire, they could still capture a few cities within the Douling Empire and gradually conquer them – a plan they could devise at their own pace.

But clearly, after his failure with Ye Yulin, and especially after hearing the news of Jiang Ming's appearance, Xu Tianran's mind was in turmoil!
At the front lines, Kong Deming's Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Corps, at Ju Zi's urging, still arranged to go and join forces with the Terror Claw Soul Master Corps.

However, Kong Deming himself was urgently recalled by Xu Tianran to personally report on relevant matters at the front.

Meanwhile, on the opposite side, after confirming that Kong Deming would not pose a threat to Tiandou City, Du Busi of the Tianhun Empire quickly returned to Tiandou City and continued his journey toward the Douling Empire.

It wasn't that the Sun Moon Empire had more Soul Masters attacking Lingdou City, but rather that Tianyang Douluo, the Guardian Douluo of the Douling Empire, had gathered several armies of the Douling Empire in the past few days and was preparing to take back Lingdou City from Ye Yulin.

But upon arrival, they discovered that Lingdou City had already been occupied by the people of the Heavenly Soul Empire.

Even though Du Busi left behind several Title Douluo powerhouses for Vina and Long Aotian, Tianyang Douluo was, after all, a Super Douluo with a cultivation level of 97. The Title Douluos he left behind did not exceed level 95, so it would still be difficult for them to have a direct confrontation.

That's why Poison couldn't kill him, so he rushed over to keep order!
Outside Lingdou City, Tianyang Douluo, leading tens of thousands of troops he had gathered over the past few days, looked at Princess Vina and Long Aotian on the city walls with a very unpleasant expression.

This is clearly the capital of the Douling Empire! Yet it's being fought over like a toy!

“Princess Vina, we are very grateful for the support your Heavenly Soul Empire provided in helping us defeat the Soul Master Legion of the Sun Moon Empire. However, Spirit Fighting City is, after all, the capital of my Spirit Fighting Empire. Shouldn’t it be returned to us now?”

Tianyang Douluo used his soul power to amplify his voice and converse with Vina from a distance of several hundred meters.

Clearly, he wanted the Heavenly Soul Empire to hand over Lingdou City, and it seemed he was only making empty promises. Vina stood on the city wall of Lingdou City, looking at Tianyang Douluo with a smile on her face.

"Senior Tianyang Douluo, there's no need to be so polite. The Sun Moon Empire has invaded the Douling Empire, and as a neighboring country, we should naturally lend a helping hand. However, there are still many hidden dangers in Lingdou City that have not been completely eliminated. We will welcome you into the city after we have cleared away the hidden dangers within Lingdou City."

Upon hearing this, Tianyang Douluo's expression immediately darkened.

He knew that Vina had no intention of handing over Lingdou City.

“Princess Vina, there are hidden dangers in Lingdou City. The army I have brought is not to be underestimated. We can completely eliminate these hidden dangers together!”

Tianyang Douluo said in a deep voice.

Vina still smiled and said, "No need for that. We can eliminate these hidden dangers. Please wait outside the city for a while. As for the specifics, Senior Tianyang Douluo, please come into the city to discuss them."

After saying that, Vina stopped talking and walked down the city wall with Long Aotian.

Upon seeing this, Tianyang Douluo outside the city glanced at the army behind him and said in a deep voice, "I'll go in and take a look. You all wait outside. If I don't come out, retreat immediately!"

After giving a few instructions, Tianyang Douluo flew up and entered Lingdou City.

Soon, Tianyang Douluo followed Vina to the vicinity of the royal palace in Lingdou City.

Vina walked in front, with Long Aotian beside her, and several titled Douluo from the Body Sect guarding her, their eyes fixed on Tianyang Douluo.

They will act immediately if Tianyang Douluo makes any unusual moves!

"Senior Tianyang Douluo, look at this palace."

Vina stopped outside the palace, the ruins lying at her feet.

Tianyang Douluo looked at the palace, now reduced to ruins, and a deep hatred flashed in his eyes.

He couldn't help but recall the tragedy that had occurred in Lingdou City a few days earlier.

Three level-nine fixed-position soul-guided cannon shells annihilated the entire Douling Empire royal family and numerous princes and ministers at the Douling Empire emperor's birthday banquet!
Even titled Douluo couldn't retreat.

It can be said that the Douling Empire has never suffered such pain since its establishment!
Now, the magnificent palace of the Douling Empire has been reduced to ashes, and the ruins have buried most of the high-ranking officials of the Douling Empire!
"What does Princess Vina want to say?"

Tianyang Douluo said in a deep voice.

Vina withdrew her gaze and said softly, "Senior Tianyang Douluo, the entire royal family of the Douling Empire has been buried in these ruins. Do you think the Douling Empire still has any reason to exist?"

Upon hearing this, Tianyang Douluo's eyes instantly sharpened!
"Vina! You're asking for it!"

A powerful aura swept towards Vina in an instant, and the Title Douluos around Vina immediately erected a soul power shield to isolate the scorching aura released by Tianyang Douluo.

However, the level 97 Tianyang Douluo was still too strong. Even if several titled Douluos from the Body Sect attacked together, it would be difficult to contend with him.

The main problem is that these Title Douluos of the Body Sect are not good at defense.

Just as these Title Douluos of the Body Sect were about to collapse, an aged and majestic voice rang out behind them.

"Tianyang, you try it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the scorching aura that had been pressing down on Vina and the others vanished instantly.

On the contrary, Tianyang Douluo's expression suddenly changed.

"Who?!"

He looked behind him with a wary and serious expression, and saw an elderly man with long dark green hair walking towards him.

"Poison can't kill?!"

Tianyang Douluo exclaimed in surprise.

He was naturally familiar with the poison that could not be killed.

In fact, he and Du Busi were from the same era, but he was several decades younger than Du Busi. When Du Busi and his brother led the Body Sect's experts to fame across the continent, he was just beginning to make a name for himself.

"Tianyang, what are you going to do to the princess of our Heavenly Soul Empire?!"

Poison Undying snorted coldly, and the terrifying aura of a Limit Douluo was instantly released, precisely suppressing Tianyang Douluo!
The higher a Soul Master's cultivation level, the greater the difference between levels.

Not to mention that their cultivation level is below that of a Title Douluo or even a Super Douluo!
Don't be fooled by the fact that the level 97 Tianyang Douluo and the level 99 Du Busi are only two levels apart in soul power. The difference between those two levels of soul power is probably greater than the difference between a level 91 Title Douluo and a level 97 Super Douluo!

boom!
Instantly, Tianyang Douluo's body was suppressed.

"you!"

Tianyang Douluo felt immense pressure on his body, and even felt as if he was being rejected by heaven and earth.

He immediately understood!

"You're unkillable by poison?! You've broken through to the Limit Douluo level?!"

If the poison hadn't killed him, he would still be a level 98 Super Douluo. Even if it could suppress him, it wouldn't have been able to suppress him so severely!

This is not the power of a level 98 Super Douluo at all!
Poison Undying said calmly, "Otherwise, why do you think I was able to take over Lingdou City so quickly?"

As he spoke, he looked at Vina and said in a deep voice, "Vina, you continue to tell him that with me here, he can't do anything!"

This is the confidence of a Limit Douluo!

Upon hearing this, Vina nodded and looked at Tianyang Douluo.

"Senior Tianyang Douluo, I'll say it again: the Douling Empire's royal family is gone. Rather than letting the Douling Empire fall into chaos, it's better to merge it into my Tianhun Empire!"

Upon hearing this, Tianyang Douluo, despite the pressure exerted by Du Busi, resolutely declared, "I knew your Heavenly Soul Empire had ill intentions! Merge into the Heavenly Soul Empire? Dream on!"

Vina shook her head helplessly and said, "Senior Tianyang Douluo, you must have forgotten that the Tianhun Empire and the Douling Empire were originally one empire thousands of years ago! It was just that they split into two empires for some reason, and now it is time for them to unite as one."

I can promise you that after the Douling Empire merges into the Tianhun Empire, the Tianhun Empire will be renamed the Tiandou Empire, and these deceased members of the Douling Empire's royal family will still be buried with royal rites!
Furthermore, the original city lords, generals, and nobles of the Douling Empire will not be subject to any repercussions.

Vina didn't want to waste too much time with Tianyang Douluo. If they couldn't resolve the Douling Empire's situation quickly and dragged out a large number of troops here, the Tianhun Empire itself would be in danger! (End of Chapter)