Douluo Continent: Gretchen at the start, empowered by the Star God.

Chapter 145 Clash of Armies

"People of Xingluo City, war is about to break out. I'm giving you half a day to escape. Pack your belongings and leave Xingluo City temporarily to avoid harming innocent people!"

"Repeat it!"

"People of Xingluo City, war is about to break out. I'm giving you half a day to escape. Pack your belongings and leave Xingluo City temporarily to avoid harming innocent people!"

……

Outside Xingluo City, Lang Lei's voice boomed above the city.

The people in Xingluo City looked up in confusion, not knowing what had happened.

"They're fighting! They've started fighting!"

With a man's shout, the people of Xingluo City began to panic. Sensing the heavy atmosphere outside the city, they hurriedly ran home, preparing to flee Xingluo City with their families.

Emperor Xingluo stood at the highest point of Xingluo City, overlooking his capital.

"Your Majesty, look..." Grand Eunuch Li Ming bowed behind Emperor Xingluo.

"Let them go..." The Star Luo Emperor was ruthless, but not stupid.

He will not open the city gates unless the people are released this time.

Regardless of victory or defeat, his standing in the hearts of the people of the Star Luo Empire will be significantly diminished.

"yes!"

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Star Luo Royal Academy

"No, I have to go help my father!" Davis slammed his hand on the table and, ignoring his teammates' attempts to dissuade him, immediately ran towards the Star Luo Palace.

He was the crown prince of the Star Luo Empire, and no matter what, he didn't believe that the other party would let him go.

Zhu Zhuyun gritted her teeth and followed.

"Alas... these are troubled times..." an old teacher sighed, gesturing for the students to pack up and leave.

Outside the city—

The people looked at the disciplined and imposing army outside and couldn't help but swallow a few times.

"Make way for the people to leave!" Lang Lei ordered.

"yes!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the army immediately cleared a 99-meter-wide road for the people to pass through.

"Gentlemen, I apologize for the trouble my actions have caused you," Lang Lei's voice rang out again. "I have set up temporary shelters and sufficient food supplies behind the army lines. You may rest for a while!"

"Say it again!"

"I have set up temporary accommodations and sufficient food supplies behind the lines. You may rest for a while!"

After his speech, Lang Lei, who was clearly on the side attacking the city, managed to gain a good impression from the people.

This general is actually quite nice!

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"Lang Lei, my Star Luo Empire has no grudges against you in the past or present, so why have you sent troops to attack our country?!" The Star Luo Emperor stood on the city wall, confronting Lang Lei who was flying in the air.

As expected of someone who has been an emperor for so long, he still knows how to maintain his composure in the face of Lang Lei.

"The world, after a long period of division, will inevitably unite; to act on behalf of Heaven, is there anything wrong with that?"

"Very well, then let's see who's the best!" Emperor Xingluo's face darkened as he realized there was nothing more to discuss.

At this moment, Lang Lei unleashed the aura of a level 99 Limit Douluo, instantly pressing down on the opposite side. The Star Luo Emperor and his generals on the city wall all changed color.

"I'll give you a chance. I'll only stop you high-level Soul Masters; I won't attack your city. If you can withstand my soldiers' onslaught, I'll withdraw. How about it?"

"Okay! No going back on your word!"

A gentleman's word is his bond.

-

The setting sun, like blood, illuminated the smoke-filled battlefield of Xingluo City.

The war drums thundered, the horns blared, and ten thousand horses galloped, raising clouds of dust. On this land, which had been ruled by the Star Luo Empire for countless years, the two armies clashed in a life-or-death struggle.

As the defending side, the Star Luo Empire naturally held some advantages, but Lang Lei's side was composed entirely of Soul Masters, resulting in an extremely uneven power distribution.

Lang Lei's soldiers, leading the attack, raised their ladders and surged towards the city walls like a tidal wave. Catapults roared deafeningly, and boulders rained down on the walls, raising clouds of dust and the screams of the defending soldiers.

Lang Lei wasn't stupid; he naturally used his abilities to create some tools before attacking the city.

The moment the ladders reached the city wall, Langlei's soldiers swarmed up like ants, engaging in fierce hand-to-hand combat with the defenders. Spears pierced flesh, blood splattered, and shouts of battle and cries of agony mingled into a tragic symphony of war.

On the other side—

On the open battlefield, the cavalry of both sides charged like the wind. Where their hooves pounded, nothing grew, only billowing dust. Warriors, wielding spears and swords, slashed left and right; amidst the flashing blades, men fell frequently, their blood staining the yellow sand. Battle flags fluttered fiercely in the wind, as if cheering on the warriors.

Suddenly, a hail of arrows rained down from the sky, striking the charging cavalry. Horses struck by arrows neighed and fell, while knights either tumbled to the ground or were hacked to pieces by the enemy. The arrows were as dense as locusts, their sharp, piercing sound sending chills down one's spine.

On the other side of the battlefield, infantry formations stood in perfect unison, their spears like a forest and their shields like a wall. They advanced slowly, their steps perfectly synchronized, like an insurmountable Great Wall of Steel. At their commander's orders, the spear formations surged like waves, piercing the enemy ranks with unstoppable force.

Night fell, but the battle continued. Torches illuminated the battlefield, revealing weary yet resolute faces. The soldiers of Langrei were tireless; they continued to fight, for they knew only victory—this was the will of Langrei, their very will.

Suddenly, Lang Lei took a bamboo tube from his body, tilted it, and beans rolled out of the tube. Under the incredulous gazes of Emperor Xingluo and the others, the beans transformed into soldiers and charged towards Xingluo City once again.

"This, this..."

The Star Luo Emperor no longer dared to guarantee his victory; with this one move, his opponent had already secured an invincible position...

In the world Lang Lei lived in his previous life, heroes emerged from battles like this. Historical generals such as Yue Fei and Han Xin, with their outstanding military talents and noble character, became heroes celebrated throughout the ages.

Yue Fei's army, outnumbered yet fiercely skilled in battle, struck fear into the hearts of their enemies. Han Xin, a master strategist, decisively defeated the Zhao army in a battle with his back to the river, creating a legendary tale.

But Lang Lei didn't have their wisdom or military talent, so all he could do was frantically mass-produce troops.

"You, you, you're a liar!" Emperor Xingluo said, pointing at Lang Lei.

The next moment, Emperor Xingluo's finger was sliced ​​off by a wind blade, and he let out a muffled groan.

"I don't like being pointed at," Lang Lei scoffed. "Besides, when did I say I couldn't build weapons?"

Emperor Xingluo was horrified. When had he ever seen such methods? So he didn't pay attention to this point, but he probably wouldn't have the chance to pay attention to it again.

Judging from what we just saw, the Star Luo soldiers were not facing an ordinary army, but a Limit Douluo with unpredictable abilities!

Even a titled Douluo can be killed by a pile of ordinary people.

But judging from the other party's appearance and the mysterious introduction from before, the other party doesn't look like an ordinary Title Douluo at all!

(End of this chapter)