Chapter 39: Star Luo Did It All!
Heaven Dou City.
Temporary command post.
"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"
Xue Ye roared, recalling Falling Devil and Fifteen Ton's parting words. His anger and murderous intent surged infinitely!
Too arrogant!
The Heaven Dou Empire produces a Titled Douluo, and Spirit Hall kills one?!
What did they take Heaven Dou for?!
Did they think Heaven Dou was weak and could be bullied?!
"Does Spirit Hall really believe my Heaven Dou Empire won't dare wage war?"
Their palace was attacked, destroyed! His father-in-law, murdered! If Xue Ye did nothing, he couldn't face his people, his soldiers, or preserve the Heaven Dou royal family's dignity!
Facing the generals before him, Xue Ye's eyes burned red as he shouted:
"You have three days to devise a battle plan! This time, I'll show Spirit Hall the might of Heaven Dou!"
Hearing his words, several young armored generals' eyes turned bloodshot, infected by his fury!
"Your Majesty! No need for three days! Give me ten thousand soldiers, and I'll march to Spirit Hall today for answers!"
"Your Majesty, issue the order! I'll personally lead the charge to crush Spirit Hall!"
"Your Majesty, command me, and I'll bring you the head of Heaven Dou City's Spirit Hall Bishop!"
…
The young generals pleaded passionately!
Today's events enraged more than just Xue Ye! They were livid!
Two men killed the Emperor's father-in-law, destroyed the palace, and wiped out a thousand imperial guards!
Such humiliation drove them to want to attack Spirit Hall immediately!
Compared to the young generals, the older ones were steadier.
Hearing the young ones' words, they couldn't hold back.
Bring the Bishop's head?
How bold!
One bishop, two vice-bishops, plus Spirit Hall's staff—a Soul Douluo, two senior Soul Saints, and a group of Soul Emperors and Soul Kings.
That force could crush Heaven Dou City's army!
Of course, with a high-level Soul Master leading, it'd be different!
But after Falling Devil and Fifteen Ton's sweep, how many Soul Douluo and Soul Saints remained?
Aside from these generals, the rest were either gravely injured or unconscious!
Youngsters were too impulsive!
An older, highly respected general coughed and looked at Xue Ye.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"Reconsider? How?" Xue Ye's gaze snapped to him, his rage making the Soul Saint general's heart tremble.
Facing Xue Ye's murderous look, the general spoke.
"Your Majesty, I don't believe these assassins were necessarily from Spirit Hall!"
"Hm?"
Xue Ye's eyes narrowed. "Not Spirit Hall? Then who else could send two Titled Douluo to Heaven Dou Palace?!"
"Star Luo!"
The general named his suspicion outright.
"Star Luo?" A young general scoffed. "If they're from Star Luo, their empire, including the Emperor and Empress, would have four Titled Douluo!"
"With that strength, why would Star Luo fear Spirit Hall? They'd have waged war with Heaven Dou long ago!"
"General Hao Hu, are you scared of Spirit Hall?"
Hao Hu's face darkened at the young general's words.
Damn it! If your father weren't a duke, I'd end you now!
Seeing the young general's fearless expression, Hao Hu scolded:
"What do you know? Even with four Titled Douluo, what's the use? Wasn't the Clear Sky Sect the same? Didn't Spirit Hall force them to seal their gates?"
"Tang Hao's father, the former Clear Sky Sect leader, was a level 96 Titled Douluo! Wasn't he forced to death?"
"I believe this is likely Star Luo's hidden power!"
"Their words in Heaven Dou City were meant to spark conflict between Heaven Dou and Spirit Hall! Or even war! Then Star Luo reaps the benefits!"
"Hidden power?" The young general was skeptical. "If it's hidden, why reveal it now? Why not wait until the Ye patriarch breaks through, then assassinate?"
Hao Hu's anger flared at the pushback.
"Fool! You think Spirit Hall's people are that stupid?! Kill someone and announce their identity?! Letting the whole city know, as if we wouldn't guess!"
"It's blatant provocation! Star Luo wants to disrupt the situation and start a war between Heaven Dou and Spirit Hall!"
"I—"
The young general was speechless!
Indeed!
Who'd be foolish enough to kill and reveal their identity?!
No matter how weak Heaven Dou was, it was one of the two great empires!
War with Spirit Hall would tear a layer off them!
No one's that stupid!
Could a Titled Douluo be a fool? Never!
So, were they really from Star Luo?
The once-outraged crowd fell silent!
Spirit Hall? Or Star Luo?
Xue Ye looked deeply at Hao Hu, then addressed everyone:
"Leave us. General Hao Hu and I will discuss the plan."
"Yes!"
Alone in the command post, Xue Ye and Hao Hu sat in silence.
Xue Ye sighed. "Is it really Star Luo?"
Hao Hu's tone was firm. "It must be Star Luo! It has to be!"
"…"
Xue Ye looked at him, pain and confusion in his eyes!
Seeing this, Hao Hu lowered his voice:
"A Star Luo Titled Douluo infiltrated our Heaven Dou Palace, slaughtering our warriors! Before leaving, they slandered the friendship between Spirit Hall and Heaven Dou!"
"Your Majesty! I beg you to issue the order! Fight Star Luo! Wash away today's shame!"
"Send an envoy to Spirit Hall, inform them, and request reinforcements to prove our eternal friendship!"
Seeing Hao Hu's unwavering eyes, Xue Ye's expression shifted unpredictably!
"When will Gelong and Xue Beng return?"
"Within three days!"
"One last time! Are you sure it's Star Luo? I want the truth!"
"Your Majesty left me alone here. Doesn't that prove it? If not Star Luo, who else?"
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