I, Dai Yao, have returned today to collect my debt!As the Qinglian Sect disciples gathered behind him, Dai Yao smiled with satisfaction, a burning fighting spirit surging within his chest. Today was the day of revenge!
Not far ahead, the majestic Star Luo Imperial Palace appeared and disappeared amidst the wind and snow. In an instant, soul power flowed into his entire body. Dai Yao raised his head, and the eight wings of the white tiger on his back were suddenly released. With a slight tremor, the sound of air being torn apart rang out, and he soared straight into the sky.
Through the curtain of wind and snow, he looked down at the Star Luo Imperial Palace, and memories of the past gradually surfaced in his mind.
With a cold snort, his soul power surged, and the fourth black soul ring lit up. A rumbling thunderclap echoed in the sky, and the next moment, a pillar of lightning piercing the heavens and earth slammed into the palace walls.
boom--
With a deafening roar, earth and stones flew from the city wall, and a gap suddenly appeared in the originally thick wall.
Many soldiers were wounded and fell to the ground, wailing miserably. They hadn't seen anything just now, only a black light flashing in the wind and snow ahead, followed by lightning.
Inside the palace, many of the imperial officials who were preparing to attend court looked in surprise at Dai Yao's direction, sighing inwardly at how audacious he was.
"Enemy attack!"
The surrounding soldiers, hearing the commotion, hurriedly called out.
In an instant, amidst the howling wind and snow, the clanging of armor and the sound of clashing weapons rang out, and soon hundreds of soldiers gathered outside the palace gates.
The thunderous roar echoed endlessly above Star Luo City, drawing the attention of countless onlookers. Many nobles dispatched their men to peer into the distance, eager to know what was happening within the Star Luo Imperial Palace. Such powerful fluctuations of soul energy appearing in Star Luo City were highly unusual.
Any Soul Master who dares to use force in Star Luo City will be suppressed by the royal family.
Outside the palace, the thunder that pierced the heavens and the earth dispersed the wind and snow in the area, and the soldiers' field of vision suddenly opened up.
Looking up at the figure suspended in the sky, a soldier's leader, weapon raised, roared at Dai Yao:
"Who are you, daring to trespass into my Star Luo Imperial Palace? Do you want to die?"
Dai Yao indifferently looked down at the numerous soldiers; these people were not his target. He turned his gaze to the interior of the palace, which was obscured by the wind and snow. Sensing the powerful auras rising into the air, a cold smile appeared on his lips.
Buzz—
The sound of air being torn apart rang out continuously, and several streaks of light shot out from inside the palace.
The First Elder led the way, followed closely by four elders at the Soul Douluo level. Two eunuchs in magnificent robes also floated in mid-air. From the inner palace, a woman emerged, who appeared to be from the Zhu family.
The Grand Elder's eyes were slightly closed, his face expressionless. However, his heart was far from calm.
"This kid lives up to his reputation. A simple strike, yet its power is extraordinary. This is definitely not a soul skill that a Soul Emperor could unleash! It seems this kid was prepared for revenge long ago."
The two eunuchs were filled with hostility, the second elder exuded murderous intent, the third elder's eyes showed regret, the fourth elder was lost in thought, his gaze devoid of joy or sorrow, and the fifth elder stared blankly at Dai Yao, filled with remorse. If he had stood up for Dai Yao back then, the situation might be completely different now.
The woman from the Zhu family, though her face was cold, subtly displayed a hint of curiosity. In fact, the Zhu family had two Soul Douluos. One was the family head herself, and the other was the Grand Elder who had chased down Dai Yao.
However, upon hearing that Dai Yao was about to return to the Star Luo Empire, the Zhu family elder immediately left Star Luo City and warned her not to get too involved with the Dai family, or her clan would be wiped out. Although she was very curious about what the Grand Elder had seen that made her so afraid of Dai Yao, the Grand Elder remained silent, which only fueled her curiosity.
Despite the elder's warning, the Zhu and Dai families had been linked by marriage for generations, and if the Dai family was in trouble, the Zhu family had to step up. However, the elder's words kept echoing in her mind, making her hesitate about whether to go all out in the upcoming battle.
Nearly ten Soul Douluos formed an incomparably vast aura and suddenly attacked Dai Yao.
However, despite this imposing aura, Dai Yao remained as immovable as a mountain.
Under the watchful eyes of numerous court officials, Emperor Xingluo halted the court assembly, donned a majestic white tiger robe, and walked step by step out of the palace gate.
Looking in Dai Yao's direction, he snorted coldly, let out a long howl, his burly body sank slightly, and then suddenly leaped into the air, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Grand Elder.
Looking at Dai Yao, the Star Luo Emperor's expression remained calm, but his heart was churning with turmoil. The uncontrollable sharpness and domineering aura emanating from Dai Yao were simply too dazzling; even he himself in his prime was somewhat inferior.
Despite their blood ties, Dai Yao was determined to die, and he wouldn't mind granting Dai Yao his death.
His tiger-like eyes were filled with coldness as the Emperor said in a chilling voice:
"Dai Yao, I didn't expect you to actually dare to come back. But, are you all alone, here to die?"
Upon hearing this, Dai Yao laughed heartily. Just as Dai Yao was laughing, a long spear suddenly pierced out from the wind and snow, instantly shattering the invincible aura formed by the ten people. Its chilling light suddenly shot towards the Star Luo Emperor!
The black spear stirred ripples in the surrounding space, completely dispelling the snow and wind swirling around it. No one among the assembled Soul Douluos was confident they could easily withstand such an attack. This was especially true for the Star Luo Emperor, who was locked onto by the Soul-Shattering Spear; his heart pounded, sensing a deadly threat.
Although he had ruled the country for many years without ever taking action, he was once a renowned and powerful figure. The owner of this gun possessed the strength to threaten his life!
The Grand Elder's eyes narrowed, and he flashed before the Emperor, his fingers forming claws as he slammed them into the spear. With a soft hum, the immense force caused the Soul-Shattering Spear to change direction. Seeing that it could not achieve its purpose, the spear ceased its advance. At its master's command, the spear hummed and trembled, then with a whoosh, it returned to the snowstorm.
Who goes there?
The Grand Elder opened his eyes, his expression slightly grave, and shouted.
A sharp whistle echoed through the wind and snow, and Yang Wudi's figure slowly appeared, leaping to Dai Yao's side, his eight soul rings shining with breathtaking light.
"Yang Wudi, a level 82 Power Attack-type Battle Soul Douluo, please give me your guidance."
Yang Wudi grinned, and although he said he was giving pointers, he did not hide the killing intent in his eyes in the slightest.
Immediately afterwards, two figures emerged from the wind and snow. One was burly, the other slender, both adorned with eight spirit rings; they were none other than Niu Gao and Bai He.
"Level 84 Defense-type Battle Soul Douluo, Niu Gao, please give me your guidance."
Niu Gao sneered.
"White Crane, a level 82 agility-based Soul Douluo, please give me your guidance."
The white crane stood with its hands behind its back and said calmly.
Just then, a dark green figure slowly emerged from the snowstorm, and only after appearing before everyone did he slowly ascend into the air. As he ascended, rings of spirit rings appeared one after another. When all nine spirit rings appeared simultaneously, everyone was horrified!
Nine rings, a titled Douluo!
Dugu Bo silently hovered beside Dai Yao and said calmly:
"Dugu Bo, a level 93 control-type titled Douluo, please give me your guidance."
The appearance of numerous powerful figures caused Dai Yao's golden hair to fly, and a surge of heroic spirit welled up within him. His laughter, like thunder, spread through the wind and snow. The soaring killing intent and heroic spirit he exuded terrified everyone in the city.
"Dai family, Zhu family, I, Dai Yao, have returned today to collect my debts!"
Dai Yao's words were like a boulder thrown onto a calm lake, and the entire Star Luo City, after a moment of tranquility, erupted into a frenzy.
That taboo name, sealed away for many years, leaped into everyone's minds. The force of the clash between the several people swept away the entire snowstorm, and the many powerful figures of Star Luo City, looking at the figure surrounded by several powerful individuals, gradually had memories of the past flood their minds.
"It really is the Fourth Prince! He's actually back!"
Countless people were horrified.
Beside Dai Yao were three Soul Douluos, plus one Title Douluo, and below them were four or five hundred Soul Kings and above. Everyone gasped in shock.
It's only been a few years, yet such a group of powerful individuals has gathered. The strength they've displayed so far is something only the top three of the seven major sects can match.
"This is Dai Yao? The Dai Yao who defected back then?"
"That's him. Although he looks much more mature, you can still vaguely see his appearance from back then. I heard that the Fourth Prince's mother was killed by the current Empress, and he's probably back for revenge! I didn't expect that in just a few years, the Fourth Prince has not only increased his strength so much, but he's also managed to gather such a group of powerful people!"
"It seems the royal family is in quite a bit of trouble today!"
"Trouble? Heh heh, you underestimate the royal family. Although the Fourth Prince's power is considerable, even having a Title Douluo, it's still no match for the royal family. This revenge might just be courting death!"
"Hiss, in that case, we must lend the royal family a hand, lest they settle scores with us after they win."
"Hey, that's not necessarily true. The Fourth Prince isn't stupid. He managed to escape the Empire's pursuit and grow stronger. He must be very confident in his revenge this time. He might even have some trump cards up his sleeve. We need to assess the situation carefully before we make any decisions."
Aside from those who decided to remain indifferent, some nobles and powerful figures from Star Luo City, as well as ministers within the imperial palace, wanted to rush out and aid the royal family. They were allied with the Star Luo Empire, and Dai Yao's actions at this moment would be a slap in their face. If these people intervened to help the royal family, Dai Yao would have absolutely no chance of winning.
After all, even if Dai Yao's forces were strong, they only had five hundred men, which was already a stretch against the combined power of the Dai and Zhu families. If these Soul Masters were added, defeat would be inevitable.
Just then, in the Spirit Temple of Star Luo City, Ferdinand, his face ashen, looked at the intelligence reports rapidly being handed to him. He slightly raised his head, gazed at the two opposing camps on the imperial city, and calmly gave the order:
"I said, don't move!"
Ferdinand's order, like lightning, spread throughout Star Luo City in an instant. The forces that had been eager to help the Star Luo royal family immediately fell silent. The many ministers in the palace exchanged glances, their expressions varied, as if they hadn't seen what was happening in the sky.
Hearing the discussions in Star Luo City, the Star Luo Emperor's face gradually darkened. With so many forces in the empire, and the Spirit Hall exerting only slight pressure, not a single one dared to come to their aid. His gaze towards Dai Yao was filled with undisguised chill, and he said coldly:
"You wretched child, it seems I was merciful to spare your life back then. However, since you are determined to die, I will grant you death! Today, you will not leave alive!"
A glance at the group of Soul Masters gathered by Dai Yao made his eyelids twitch. There were nearly five hundred Soul King-level Soul Masters; even the soldiers guarding the palace only numbered a little over a thousand. If Dai Yao continued to lie low, the troubles ahead would only be greater.
He couldn't help but feel fortunate that he had managed to lure Dai Yao back in time.
Although he didn't know why the Spirit Hall hadn't directly helped Dai Yao, he realized that now was the best time to get rid of Dai Yao!
Currently, they have a level 96 Super Douluo on their side, and even if no one from Star Luo City helps them, they still have ten Soul Douluos. On the other hand, that scoundrel's side only has a level 93 Title Douluo and three Soul Douluos.
The advantage lies with me!
"Who lives and who dies is still uncertain! Today, I will take your and the Empress's heads to offer as a sacrifice to my mother's spirit in heaven!"
Dai Yao's gaze was equally cold as he answered without any politeness.
Although there were only three Soul Douluos, their teamwork, along with Yang Wudi's presence, was enough to bridge the gap in the number of Soul Douluos. And while Dugu Bo wasn't a Super Douluo, his threat level in group battles far exceeded that of the Grand Elder.
Upon hearing Dai Yao's disrespectful words, even the Emperor, with his excellent composure, turned quite grim.
Having lived a life of luxury for many years, no one had ever dared to speak of taking his head. His face darkened, and his gaze swept over the figures behind Dai Yao. Looking at their martial spirits and spirit rings, he immediately recognized their identities:
"The Breaking Clan? The Defending Clan? The Agile Clan? You are the four single-attribute clans that were once affiliated with the Haotian Sect? Very well, you dare to oppose me? Are you courting death?"
Upon hearing the Star Luo Emperor's threat, Yang Wudi felt as if he had heard a foul fart:
"Don't mention the Haotian Sect to me. There's no such thing as the Broken Clan anymore, only the Azure Lotus Sect. The sect leader's grudge is my grudge! Are we courting death? You old emperor, you'd better worry about yourself!"
Niu Gao and Bai He nodded in agreement.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor frowned, then turned his gaze to Dugu Bo and questioned him:
"Azure Scale Douluo, you have no connection with my Star Luo Empire. Why are you helping this wicked creature? Aren't you afraid of bringing annihilation upon your Azure Scale clan?"
Dugu Bo's pupils narrowed, becoming like those of a snake, as he stared intently at the Star Luo Emperor. His family was his Achilles' heel, for the Azure Scale Serpent's venom had sparse members. He hated nothing more than anyone using his family to threaten him!
Dugu Bo's cold gaze was like that of a venomous snake, chilling to the bone. The Grand Elder immediately stepped in front of the Emperor, coldly saying:
"Old poisoner, I advise you not to get involved in this mess. Otherwise, you won't be able to bear the consequences!"
Seeing that his mental attack had failed, Dugu Bo let out a cold snort, his hoarse voice sending chills down one's spine.
"Hehe, you old sick cat, don't try to threaten me. I don't fall for that kind of thing. Let me tell you the truth, Dai Yao is my granddaughter's husband. If you want to kill him, you'll have to get past me first!"
The Grand Elder frowned slightly and said:
"Old poisoner, it seems you're determined to be an enemy of my Star Luo Empire. Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being ruthless!" (End of Chapter)