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

Chapter 147 Taking Down Xingluo

The result was almost entirely predictable: Lang Lei quickly captured Xingluo City and then held a sword to the neck of the Xingluo Emperor.

"You lost," Lang Lei laughed.

Emperor Xingluo's lips moved, but in the end he said nothing.

"The victor is king, the loser is villain, so... what do you think I should do with you and all of you?" Lang Lei looked at the Xingluo Emperor and the group of ministers behind him with amusement.

"Do you really think that as long as you take over Xingluo City, you can seize the Xingluo Empire?" At this moment, the young and impetuous Davis shouted.

Lang Lei looked over and a face that looked very similar to Dai Mubai came into view.

"You must be Davis? I've met Dai Mubai before, no wonder they're brothers." Lang Lei nodded.

Davis was taken aback. Was the other person referring to his incompetent and cowardly younger brother?

But then, Lang Lei's words came through again—

"That guy offended my men, so I crippled him on the spot." Lang Lei dismissed the sword in his hand. "But then I thought it was too easy on him, so today I'm attacking him."

Emperor Xingluo and Davis both turned pale. Even many princes and ministers cursed Dai Mubai in their hearts, thinking, "Why did you have to mess with this evil star?"

"I am deeply disturbed by the way the Star Luo Empire's royal family educates its offspring. After all, I live in Star Luo City now. If all the princes are like this, it is truly disgusting." Lang Lei's face showed a helpless expression.

"Oh, right, you were just saying that the Star Luo Empire also has numerous duchies and border generals, right?" Lang Lei feigned sudden realization, as if he had just remembered something. "It's quite comprehensive, but it's a pity..."

I sent three Limit Douluos to personally teach them a lesson; surely none of them will be unable to count.

Just as Davis was about to say something, he was stopped by the Star Luo Emperor.

Putting aside the terrifying strength behind Lang Lei, he himself is already a formidable force.

Davis was young, but he saw things clearly. The other party was just making up an excuse. At least he didn't believe that someone with such power would go to such lengths for a female companion.

After all, some of the other party's information is still on his desk, and the previous avalanche caused by the Fourth Prince of Tiandou had made him quite happy.

But the truth is quite the opposite. Lang Lei attacked Xingluo City for two reasons: to vent his anger and, incidentally, to speed up the process.

"Your Excellency, just as you said, the victor is king and the loser is villain. What do you want?" The Star Luo Emperor looked at Lang Lei with admiration. The Limit Douluo, who was not even ten years old, had no reason to lose.

There was no time to marvel at the opponent's talent, after all, they were already at the city gates.

Although he was asking Lang Lei, Emperor Xingluo already had the answer in his heart.

Although it was a siege, almost all the soldiers on the Star Luo Empire's side were knocked unconscious and rendered incapable of fighting; otherwise, the enemy could have won the war much faster.

This move is likely to avoid depleting national strength and... to win over the hearts and minds of the people.

If Emperor Xingluo hadn't had absolute confidence in his intelligence network, and if Lang Lei hadn't had no intention of hiding anything, Emperor Xingluo would have doubted whether the information he received was genuine.

"I don't want to say anything, but the next plan might require your cooperation," Lang Lei replied.

"What if I don't cooperate?" Emperor Xingluo took a deep breath and probed.

"I wonder if Your Majesty has ever heard of a soul skill called the Nine Clans Separation Technique?" Lang Lei said with a sinister smile. "This method is too cruel, and I don't want to use it unless absolutely necessary."

Emperor Xingluo's face twitched. This so-called "Nine Clans Separation Technique" is nothing but the extermination of nine generations of a family!

He's the emperor, how could he not know!

I never imagined that I would be threatened with this tactic. Truly, fortunes change...

"I understand..." Emperor Xingluo said somewhat dejectedly, "I will cooperate."

Lang Lei was somewhat surprised. He had originally thought that the Iron-Blooded Emperor Xingluo wouldn't care about these things.

Sigh, all those tools I prepared will never be used...

Emperor Xingluo looked at Lang Lei, whose face showed disappointment, and his face twitched. He was glad that he had not chosen the second path.

"Now, begin drafting the edict, announcing your abdication and handing over the throne to me," Lang Lei said.

Emperor Xingluo nodded, showing no surprise.

After all, they've already come so close, what else could there be?

"I'm giving you one day. I want to see the results by tomorrow afternoon."

After saying this, Lang Lei disappeared from the spot, along with the army below.

Seeing these unpredictable and mysterious methods, everyone fell silent once again.

-

Early the next morning, news that shook the Douluo Continent spread from the Star Luo Imperial Palace.

It was the Star Luo Emperor who issued the imperial edict:

The Star Luo Dynasty, having weathered storms, still shines with glory. I, of meager virtue, have been deeply favored by the late Emperor. Since ascending the throne, I have been cautious and apprehensive, fearing to fail the nation. Now, feeling my health waning and my strength waning, I know I am no longer able to lead the empire forward. Fortunately, we have the wise ruler Lang Lei, a man of both virtue and talent, wisdom and courage, deeply loved and respected by the court and the people. His exceptional intelligence, profound learning, and remarkable talent are a true blessing to the Star Luo Empire. I am greatly comforted and have decided to abdicate in favor of the wise ruler Lang Lei, wishing him to lead the Star Luo Dynasty to an even more glorious future.

Although I have abdicated, I remain full of hope for the future of the Empire. I believe that under the wise leadership of Lord Lang Lei, the Xingluo Dynasty will become even more prosperous and peaceful. I also hope that all my subjects will unite as one, assist the new ruler, and jointly create a new chapter for the Empire. May the Xingluo Dynasty, under the guidance of Lord Lang Lei, be innovative, benefit the people, and achieve a great and lasting legacy.

From this day forward, the Dai family will no longer be the royal family of Xingluo. May all subjects of the realm faithfully fulfill their duties, assist the new ruler, and work together to create a great future. May the Xingluo Dynasty last forever!

This is hereby announced to the world.

Star Emperor

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This edict caused a huge uproar across the entire continent, and with Lang Lei's deliberate promotion, it quickly spread to various parts of the Douluo Continent.

But all of this was temporarily irrelevant to the Star Luo Emperor. At this moment, he sat dejectedly on his throne, looking down at Star Luo City.

The Star Luo Empire, once a glorious empire, no longer belongs to the Dai family. The Star Luo Emperor stood atop the capital, his eyes filled with sorrow and despair.

This city, once his pride and a symbol of his power, now stands only in desolation and loneliness. The streets, once bustling, remain untouched by the carnage and ruins of war. In the palace, the magnificent golden structures still stand, silently recounting their former glory.

The Star Luo Emperor gazed upon the imperial capital before him, his heart filled with pain and helplessness. He had once dreamed of leading the empire to even greater heights of glory, but now he could only watch helplessly as it was surrendered to others. He had once possessed unparalleled power and wealth, but now only loneliness and despair remained…

(End of this chapter)