Peerless: The Evil Soul Master's Guide to Saving the World

Chapter 208: Actually, we are blood enemies!
"Brother, do we need to mobilize troops from several provinces near the Mingdou Mountains? If necessary, I need to coordinate and mobilize the troops in advance." Nana said softly.

As he spoke, he pointed to several locations on the map.

"No need. These dukes are not good at fighting wars, but they are good at causing trouble." Xu Cheng sneered.

After he ascends the throne, this ruling model of medieval Europe in the original world will come to an end. Under his reforms, these will be completely abolished and then transformed into centralized power.

There are too many drawbacks. Just like the glorious duke who rebelled in the original book, not to mention his own strength, the fact that he could effectively coordinate the military forces of the entire province and raise troops privately shows how much power a duke has in his territory.

Of course, not coordinating them and their weak strength is also one of the reasons.

Dare to launch an attack on the Sun-Moon Empire with more than a hundred three-ring soul masters and ten thousand ordinary troops. Xu Cheng really didn't know whether the glorious grand duke had lost his mind or was influenced by some great power from another dimension.

He didn't want these guys to affect his mood.

“But when the imperial army travels from Mingdu to the border of Mingdou Mountains, they will also pass through these provinces along the way. If we don’t report it, we might get into trouble,” Nana said worriedly.

"That saves us a lot of trouble. Inform Wang Yiheng that anyone who wants to cause trouble for him along the way will be killed if he does not give way within three breaths! Just push them past me!" Xu Cheng took a sip of tea.

To outsiders, his reforms may seem drastic.

But in the final analysis, the Sun-Moon Empire still has many shortcomings, and these pains are necessary if we want to make the Sun-Moon great again.

Besides, strength is respected in Douluo Continent. A group of poor souls who lie in history and refuse to come out will eventually be swept into the dust of the times.

"Who are the people who are scheduled to go on the expedition this time?" Xu Cheng closed his eyes slightly and said slowly.

"The Evil Lord Soul Guidance Group, all 1,200 soul guides of the group are going to the battle, led by the ninth-level soul guide Wang Yiheng." Nana said, "There are a total of 977 soldiers from the four battalions of the Fire Phoenix (including the mecha battalion) and Captain Huo Qing on the front line, 607 soldiers from the two regiments of the Imperial Dragon and Captain Qing Zhi, and 301 soldiers from the first battalion of the Royal Soul Guidance Group and Captain Xu Jiangnian, as well as ordinary soul guide soldiers, a total of more than 10,000 people, and he will be the commander-in-chief this time."

"Um……"

Xu Cheng nodded slightly.

It was his decision to let Xu Jiangnian be the commander-in-chief. Now Juzi was not experienced enough and was too young. The other Aunt Qing was not experienced enough, and so was Wang Yiheng. Only Xu Jiangnian, a veteran at level 94, could suppress these arrogant and powerful generals.

To be able to serve as the leader of the Royal Soul Instructor Corps and protect the safety of Mingdu, one not only needs the trust of the emperor, but also strong personal strength.

A level ninety-four ninth-grade soul master has combat power comparable to that of a level ninety-seven super douluo.

Of course, personal strength is only one aspect. After all, in this war, the joint defense alone is enough to make up for the lack of top spirit masters in the Sun-Moon Empire (Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen will not participate, just to show the military strength of the Sun-Moon Empire.)
"There are also three elders from the Worship Hall who are rushing to the front lines with the Royal Dragon Soul Guidance Group." Nana continued.

Xu Cheng smiled.

Those who can become royal worshippers are naturally above the ninth level soul masters.

In the early stage of the original work, people always feel that ninth-level soul mentors are very scarce, but in the later stage they just become ordinary Titled Douluo, and it is no problem for the entire Sun-Moon Empire to squeeze out twenty of them.

My cheap father Xu Zhen really started to delegate power. After all, only the emperor could command these royal servants...

"In that case, tell Xu Jiangnian that it is now ten o'clock in the evening. When Wang Yiheng arrives early tomorrow morning, we will immediately begin to advance the front line in the Mingdou Mountains. It can be reflected in three words: fast, accurate and ruthless. By this time the day after tomorrow, I hope to receive news that the army has arrived at the Xingluo Imperial Capital..." Xu Cheng tapped the table with his fingertips and said in a steady tone.

The military of the Sun-Moon Empire has deduced the routes of attacking the three countries of the original continent countless times.

The top brass know the tactics by heart.

Not long ago, it was Orange who led the mecha battalion and made Xing Luo a big joke on the mainland. It was equivalent to exploring the way forward, learning lessons and optimizing tactics.

……

Ming Dou Mountains.

In the military camp of the Sun and Moon Empire.

Several figures were sitting there, and the aura they exuded made some of the soldiers nervous.

On the main seat, a middle-aged man wearing yellow armor and looking intimidating without even getting angry sat quietly, looking at the sand table placed among the crowd, a hint of contemplation in his eyes.

When it comes to this battle, he dares to say that he wants to win the most, and no one dares to claim to be second.

No one can understand how far a man who dotes on his sister can go.

Xu Cheng didn't want Zhang Lexuan to leave, so he hoped?

In the big tent, sitting on the other two sides were Huo Qing and Qing Zhi respectively. The only difference was that there was a beautiful girl sitting next to Huo Qing. She was wearing the same scarlet armor as Huo Qing. It was Ju Zi. Compared with a few months ago, there was a hint of toughness in her beautiful eyes after being tempered by the flames of war.

"Report!"

Just as everyone closed their eyes to rest, a hurried voice came from outside the tent.

A messenger walked quickly into the tent and knelt on one knee, "A letter from the imperial capital!"

The four people in the tent looked at him.

Xu Jiangnian raised his hand and a letter appeared in his hand. He opened it and scanned it at a glance. He looked at Huo Qing and Qing Zhi calmly, "Wang Yiheng is leading the entire group to rush here overnight, and there are three more. When they arrive tomorrow, it will be time to launch a war. Your Highness hopes to get news that we have attacked the Xingluo Imperial Capital within two days."

"Two days is already too long. Hehe, if you ask me, it's only one day!" Qing Zhi grinned. He was quite fat and bulged like a ball, just like his martial soul - Pipilong.

"Everyone in my Fire Phoenix Soul Mentor Group is ready, but the safety of His Majesty the Imperial Capital..." Huo Qing frowned slightly.

Now the imperial capital is "empty", and His Highness is only accompanied by the First Battalion of Fire Phoenix and the Third Battalion of the Royal Soul Instructor Corps.

If you run into trouble...

"Captain Huo Qing, I understand your concerns, but the imperial capital has several royal priests, as well as Elder Kong and Elder Jing in charge, so nothing will go wrong." Xu Jiangnian's mouth twitched.

That kid is so smart, if he gets into trouble, I will write my name backwards!

"I only owe the Evil Lord!"

The faith in Xu Jiangnian's hand turned into powder. He walked out of the tent with his hands behind his back, looked at the bright moonlight, and slowly uttered a few words.

……

"Woooooo~"

In the interrogation room.

Fan Yu's eyes were bloodshot as he struggled helplessly, but he was trapped by the shackles. He couldn't exert his strength as an eighth-level soul engineer and could only allow himself to be whipped by the opponent.

All kinds of torture instruments were available, and I got to try them all.

He turned his head and looked at He Caitou and Mo Xuan who were hanging their heads. He wanted to comfort them, but he could only make low sobs.

What made him even more desperate was that he knew something was wrong when the troops imprisoned him here. He was ready to protest with righteous words, but he didn't expect that his mouth would be stuffed with a ball gag. He was not given any chance to defend himself and was severely tortured.

You're asking!!!

I confess everything!

Once Fan Yu's gag was removed, his spit would definitely splash all over the Fire Phoenix team member's face.

But what made him speechless was that looking at the eyes of the Fire Phoenix team members, they did not seem to have any intention of asking any questions at all.

"Okay, stop fighting."

The door of the interrogation room was pushed open, and a familiar face appeared in front of the three people.

"Your Highness..." Several members of the Fire Phoenix team bowed respectfully at once.

"Take it down." Xu Cheng sat leisurely on a chair and waved his hand.

"Yes!" A member of the Fire Phoenix team removed the gags from the three people, and a series of rapid breathing sounds were heard.

Fan Yu took a few breaths and glared at Xu Cheng: "Xu Cheng! They are exchange students from Shrek Academy, and I am the team leader. How dare you punish them privately? I will make you pay the price when we return to the academy!"

"Are you so stubborn?" Xu Cheng asked in surprise.

Then he looked at the Fire Phoenix team members beside him and asked, "Did he confess?"

He patted his head at the latter's bewildered look and said, "Oh, I forgot to say that we have found evidence that Shrek Academy is trying to collude with the former crown prince Xu He and interfere in the internal affairs of the Sun Moon Empire. Now, ask..."

"Yes!" A member of the Fire Phoenix team nodded, and then put on the gag again in front of Fan Yu's horrified look.

“Wuwuwu…” Fan Yu struggled desperately.

But to no avail.

"Tell it or not! Tell it or not!" The Fire Phoenix team member continued to use torture instruments.

Fan Yu: "..."

I%￥#@……

"So, cousin Xu He, do you admit this?" Xu Cheng glanced at Xu He who was pretending to be dead and smiled kindly.

"Well, what difference does it make whether I admit it or not? After all, the evidence is irrefutable." He Caitou opened his eyes and stared at Xu Cheng.

"In the final analysis, I am nothing more than a chess piece in your eyes. I have been involved in the All-Continent Spirit Master Competition since a few months ago, right? Your bloodshot eyes have the effect of bewitching people. If I am not mistaken, you have already found out my subordinates and staged this joke yourself. Am I right? Xu Cheng!!!"

By the end he was hysterical.

"Woo woo woo..." Mo Xuan was almost scared to death.

After hearing this conversation, he finally understood why he and Cai Tou had previously warned others to be careful of Xu Cheng. This once amiable soul guide teacher, a boy of only fifteen years old, was actually so terrifying.

After knowing such shocking news, can he still return to Shrek Academy alive?

Upon hearing this, Fan Yu closed his eyes in despair.

I see! I see!
Xu Cheng had nothing to ask at all.

After all, the evidence had been prepared long ago, so it didn't matter whether he admitted it or not...

"He Caitou, you wouldn't have done that." Xu Cheng shook his head with regret. "I promised my father that I wouldn't touch you, but you challenged my bottom line again and again. From the fact that you repeatedly revealed the royal secrets to Shrek Academy, it shows that your heart is no longer with Sun and Moon."

"Of course, I won't kill you, but it's hard to say what will happen to your men..."

"What are you going to do!" He Caitou said in panic.

"Do you think that the black-robed man, a mere eighth-level soul master, can successfully escape from my hands?" Xu Cheng raised his lips. "He Caitou, there are many remnants of the former party, and now they are distributed in the middle and lower levels, but many of them have surrendered to the current emperor. I don't want to kill them all, but those who were called back by the old guy and risked their lives to save you... must be your confidants' confidants."

"Xu Cheng!!!"

He Caitou's eyes were bloodshot.

shouted angrily.

These were his true roots, the people who truly followed him, and he even remembered the faces of those people in the raging fire when he escaped as a child.

But now...

"No, you killed them." Xu Cheng shook his head and smiled. "In fact, I have been paying attention to these people for a long time."

He put his hands behind his back and said slowly, "But it's difficult to distinguish your diehard fans... Hehe, since you asked about my plot against you, I have to explain it to you."

Xu Cheng took a step forward.

The crimson soul power instantly filled the entire interrogation room.

At this moment, there were only Xu Cheng and He Caitou.

In the sky.

A scarlet moon hung high in the sky.

He Caitou also lost the restraints of the torture instruments and fell to the ground, covered with scars, but he gritted his teeth and looked around at the space, with a flash of shock in his eyes.

Even though his strength was close to that of a fifth-level soul engineer, he could not feel the outside world at all.

Xu Cheng's strength is just as he showed on the field - unfathomable!
The ground was like a pool of blood. When Xu Cheng stepped on it, ripples appeared, spreading outward in circles, rippling, and then slowly stopped in front of He Caitou.

"Cousin, you and I are actually blood enemies."

He Caitou spat out a mouthful of blood and sneered, "That's how it is."

"No, no, no, I mean you and me." Xu Cheng shook his head and smiled faintly: "Because my mother also died at the hands of those remnants..."

He Caitou's pupils suddenly shrank.

Staring at Xu Cheng in horror.

"Your purpose is not to stop Zhang Lexuan, nor to cause trouble for me. All of this is a cover. Your real purpose is revenge!"

"No, from another perspective, I am your real target..."

He Caitou's heart was surging like a tsunami.

Looking up at the young man in front of me, I felt mixed emotions.

It was not until this moment that he remembered that the spy had mentioned this matter when reporting to him, but it was a long time ago, and his hatred for Xu Zhen would never fade because of this incident, so he just snorted coldly at the time and said, "It's better to die..."

"yes……"

Xu Cheng slowly raised his head.

I thought back to fifteen years ago, when I was born shortly before. That warm breath and those bright eyes staring at me contained a mother's blessing, love, and helplessness for her son.

Even if you are a time traveler, you will never forget it.

I was an orphan in my previous life and never experienced the feeling of having family. It is the same in this life...

Xu Zhen was an emperor after all, and there was a father-son relationship, but it was more of a gamble.

"For so many years, I have been investigating who assassinated my father and my mother. Not long ago, I finally got the result..."

"He is hiding among the remnants, and he is my target..."

(End of this chapter)