Douluo Continent: We agreed on a simulation, but they've come to life?

Rumors of Jing Hongchen's treason had been circulating for some time, causing Meng Hongchen's reputation to plummet. Now, with official confirmation, many disciples of the Sun Moon Empire's Royal Academy, who already despised Jing Hongchen's treason, were unlikely to stand up to help him and scattered like birds and beasts.

Only Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan remained standing in front of him.

"If you still refuse to hand over the person, then don't force us to take action..." The captain sneered and stepped forward.

A dozen or so red figures surrounded them.

They blocked their escape route.

"Old Ji."

At this tense moment, Lu Cheng spoke softly, calmly observing the Fire Phoenix captain opposite him.

"Get out of the way..."

"Hehe, you're smart enough to know what's good for you, pretty boy." The woman in the lead smiled.

Ji Juechen glanced at Lu Cheng with some surprise, but slowly sheathed his black sword and stood solemnly to the side.

The red-armored female guard swaggered forward, gave the latter a provocative look, and escorted Meng Hongchen away. Ji Juechen frowned slightly, his hand gripping the hilt of his sword tightly, turning slightly white.

He truly considered Lu Cheng and Meng Hongchen as friends.

So after those guys left, he looked at Lu Cheng with some confusion: "Why did you let them take Meng Hongchen away? We could have fought our way out."

"And then? Where to go?"

Lu Cheng's gaze remained fixed on the direction in which the figures had departed, and he asked calmly.

“The entire Mingdu is a united front. Master Jing is being held in prison, and even his former relatives and friends dare not come to his rescue. What makes you think that after rescuing him, you can leave Mingdu alive?”

"So you're not going to save him?" Ji Juechen was even more puzzled.

If they didn't know Lu Cheng's identity, it would be understandable, but the problem is... this guy in front of them is the one who turned the entire competition upside down a few years ago, not to mention the Body Sect's surprise attack on Mingde Hall, which was orchestrated by this guy...

"Save them, and save them in a grand and spectacular way."

Lu Cheng slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

"How could I possibly let that old man get what he wants..."

……

the other side.

In a forest outside Mingdu.

Numerous figures in black robes were scattered on an ancient tree. Unlike last time, this time the Body Sect had almost emptied its coffers. There were six upper elders, six lower elders, the sect leader Du Busi, and law enforcement elders, totaling thirty-four people, including twenty-three titled experts and eleven Soul Douluo peak combat power.

Among them are two Limit Douluo.

That's right. After returning, with the help of Du Busi, the Grand Elder also successfully advanced and broke through to the Limit Douluo level. Super Douluo who can reach level 97 are not particularly weak, let alone those with a true spirit. After obtaining the immortal herb, he practically swept through everything without encountering any hurdles...

These dozens of people, gathered together, would be enough to wipe out most of the kingdoms' nobles across the entire continent; it's truly terrifying.

But by sheer coincidence, they ended up being brought together by the Body Sect.

"Xiao Cheng, so shall we just rush straight in through the city gate tomorrow? We haven't been to the old emperor's palace of the Sun Moon Empire yet," a white-haired elder said with a grin.

“No, that would be too ostentatious, and it wouldn’t leave a lasting impression on the Sun Moon Empire.” Lu Cheng smiled.

He stood with his hands behind his back, dressed in a blue robe.

Despite his youth, he showed no nervousness in front of many veterans, instead acting as if he were a leader among them.

He waved.

To everyone's astonishment, a pitch-black door appeared out of nowhere.

"This is another world, filled with the dead. Elders, just wait here for the night and await the calamity tomorrow," Lu Cheng said with a smile.

"..."

As the pitch-black gate slowly opened, many powerful members of the Body Sect felt the chilling aura of the dead within, their eyes twitching. They looked at the handsome and gentle young man again. If they didn't know that this kid was their sect's young sect leader, their first reaction would probably be that he was some kind of evil soul master.

After all, with such a strong aura of the dead, no one would argue that he is an evil spirit master.

After Lu Cheng patiently explained, the crowd reluctantly began to believe him.

They all stepped into it.

Lu Cheng remained calm, his gaze fixed on Mingdu.

A mocking smile curled at his lips.

"Trial? Execution of nine generations of your family? Heh... I'm here to cause trouble for you, you old bastard. The simulator forced me to join the Holy Spirit Cult. It's time to settle this score."

……

The next day.

Sunlight shines on Mingdu.

The square was packed with people.

At the very center, dozens of figures, their hands and feet shackled, were being herded to the playground with faltering steps. At the very front was Jing Hongchen, whose once jet-black hair had turned completely white, and whose eyes held a trace of vicissitude and despair. Who could have imagined that a single incident of the Mingde Hall invasion would drag him and his entire family into hell?

Meanwhile, the Mingdetang researchers he saved were cursing him behind his back, looking like they wanted to fight to the death but were forced to back down.

The world is so cold.

Not long ago, he was the revered head of Mingde Hall, but now he has fallen into the mire and is despised by everyone.

He glanced reluctantly at his granddaughter, whose head was still hanging low, and sighed softly, "Girl, it's Grandpa's fault."

"No, it's me who's sorry to Grandpa..." Meng Hongchen raised her head, her big eyes filled with tears.

"Grandpa, if the Body Sect really comes to save you, would you be willing to leave?" Meng Hongchen asked in a daze.

“Hehe…” Jing Hongchen shook his head with a wry smile.

Those old geezers have always been lawless and impulsive; they had no motive to save themselves.

"If they really come to rescue you, are you willing to leave?" Meng Hongchen bit her red lips and stared intently at Jing Hongchen as she asked.

"..."

The smile on Jing Hongchen's face slowly froze and stiffened.

Looking at his granddaughter's slightly apologetic eyes, he suddenly understood something...

It's the darkest place right under your nose!

That makes sense. The map of Mingde Hall is only in his office, and the only people he can directly access, besides himself, are his most beloved granddaughter. He has never doubted her, until now…

Jing Hongchen's eyelids twitched wildly, but he wasn't angry. After all, he had been in prison for the past few days and had learned that he was going to be executed along with his entire family, becoming a weapon for that old beast to consolidate his military power. His loyalty to the Sun Moon Royal Family had long since dropped to zero.

"Ameng, what you said... is it true?!"

Meng Hongchen nodded.

Before Jing Hongchen could ask any more questions, they had already arrived at the execution site.

Cold nooses hung in mid-air, surrounded by the guards of the Sun Moon Empire's Royal Soul Guidance Legion, who were driving them away, their faces expressionless and their voices icy.

"You won't even leave me the last shred of dignity?" Jing Hongchen glanced at the figure on the high platform, and the last trace of hesitation in her heart was completely severed.

"it is good!"

Chapter 199 Poison Never Dies: 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 rotten 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 exorcising movements.

Many ministers could not bear to look and turned their heads away.

He was, after all, a senior official, a veteran of three reigns. Just a few days ago, we were standing together in the court, working together. 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 just taps the handle quietly with his fingers and looks down indifferently.

Many of the ministers of the Sun and 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's Royal Soul Guidance Corps around them 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 gritted 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 vigor, glanced at the bespectacled Hongchen with a cold smile. "You old bastard, 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...

"Om..."

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 square, 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 turning them to ashes bit by bit.

"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 and Moon Empire? This is a contempt for the imperial authority of the Sun and 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?