Wuhun Luo Sanpao? I am the Dragon Emperor!

Chapter 387 Ancient Dragon Clan's Inherited Combat Techniques; Yu Xiaogang Leads the Team to the Fortress
I don't know how much time passed; it felt like an instant, yet also like millions of years.

Time seemed to lose its meaning here, with only the endless howling of a storm woven from the remnants of countless dragon souls.

Yu Xiaolie kept his eyes tightly closed. His consciousness was like a small boat, struggling to move forward in the turbulent waves composed of countless fragmented memories and violent wills.

Too much, too heavy.

He "saw" a large number of fragments of the dragons' remaining battle memories and will.

He "heard" countless fragmented yet sharp dragon chants, ancient dragon magic that had long been lost, containing fragments of the power to manipulate elements and tear apart space.

They surged in chaotically, nearly bursting his consciousness.

He even "sense" the extreme anger and resentment of a shadow dragon in its last moments.

The icy touch and the feeling of emptiness as consciousness rapidly dissipated made Yu Xiaolie's heart clench.

They are violent, chaotic, and full of destructive power.

However, under the relentless onslaught of this pain, something deeper is being painstakingly peeled away, absorbed, and integrated.

The Dragon Emperor bloodline within Yu Xiaolie surged at an unprecedented speed, emitting a deep and joyful roar.

Once the raging dragon power and fragments of will that surged in from outside entered his body, they were forcibly suppressed, tempered, and purified by the supreme power of the Dragon Emperor, ultimately transforming into the purest nourishment to replenish himself.

Some inherited combat techniques belonging to the supreme dragon race, which were originally dormant in the deepest part of the Dragon Emperor's bloodline, began to reveal a glimpse of themselves to him, like an ancient door being opened with a key.

That wasn't a specific soul skill's operational route, but rather more like an instinctive combat memory, a realization of the ultimate application of power.

Countless fragments of chaotic thoughts flooded in, but were quickly sorted and integrated by the instincts of the Dragon Emperor Martial Soul, and imprinted on Yu Xiaolie's combat consciousness.

This is a wonderful process of passive absorption, yet active integration.

The pain persisted, but the immense joy of the gains and the sense of fulfillment from the rapid increase in strength sustained him and kept him going.

Meanwhile, the Dragon Emperor Martial Soul beneath him was undergoing subtle yet continuous changes in its massive body.

The dragon's body appears more refined, with smoother and more perfect lines, exuding a sense of power.

The blazing sunlight in his left eye was even more intense, as if it could incinerate everything.

The blood moon in his right eye was even more profound and cold, containing a chilling aura that could freeze the soul.

A supreme imperial might that commanded all dragons and surpassed all things rippled outwards like waves, causing even the raging dragon souls and remnants around to instinctively flinch and hesitate.

……

The mortal realm, Douluo Continent.

The situation of the Heavenly Dou Empire is like a candle flickering in the wind, teetering on the brink of collapse.

Riding high on their victory, the Star Luo Empire's iron cavalry advanced triumphantly, capturing dozens of cities in succession.

The Starry Sky Forest, originally located in the buffer zone between the two great empires, now has most of its border area (the forest border) covered with the black flag of the Star Luo Empire with a white tiger.

The dense primeval forest became the best cover and supply line for the Star Luo army.

Once the Star Dou Great Forest falls completely under the control of Star Luo, the Heaven Dou Empire will completely lose this enormous resource.

This not only means that future Soul Masters of the Heaven Dou Empire will need to acquire Soul Rings, but also that these Soul Master talents must first enter the territory of the Star Luo Empire.

This also means that the Heaven Dou Empire will lose the supply of important strategic materials such as soul beast meat, rare medicinal herbs, and even captive soul beast cubs, and its national strength will inevitably plummet, making it difficult to recover.

Frontline of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Central Command Post.

The atmosphere was so oppressive it could be squeezed out of you; Xue Beng was in a terrible state, pacing back and forth in front of the map and sand table.

He has long lost the pride he once had as a prince. His magnificent armor is covered in dust and dried blood, and his fingernails are bitten unevenly from anxiety.

"The Star Luo Army has reached the edge of the Star Dou Forest! If we retreat any further, we won't even have a place to raise young soul beasts!"

At this moment, an old general, clad in tattered armor and covered in dust, stepped forward, his tone leaving no room for argument:

"Your Highness! The Star Dou Great Forest must not be occupied by the Star Luo Empire! No matter what, we must defend that border territory!" Xue Beng's bloodshot eyes were fixed on the Star Dou Great Forest area on the map.

How could he not know its importance?
But where would he find any spare troops?
The frontal defenses of Heaven Dou City are under immense pressure, and every Soul Master is a valuable asset!

His gaze swept across the tent, finally settling on a figure in the corner who also looked tense but was trying to stand up straight to make his presence known.

A crazy idea instantly seized the avalanche.

With no one available at the moment, regular generals must remain to guard the main defensive line.

This "master" possesses a mysterious "Dragon Cub Martial Soul," and seems to have the shadow of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan behind him.

Perhaps a miracle can be created?
Even if it doesn't work out, sending him over there to hold the line can temporarily appease the calls in the military to protect the resource line. If it fails, we can just shift all the blame onto him!

A dead horse is treated as a live doctor!

Avalanche took a deep breath, as if he had made a tremendous decision; his voice was slightly hoarse due to the deliberate heaviness.
"Grandmaster!"

Yu Xiaogang jumped in surprise and immediately stepped forward: "Your Highness!"

"The situation is critical, as you have seen with your own eyes."

Avalanche walked up to him, patted him hard on the shoulder, and gave him a heavy look that said, "The fate of the empire rests on your shoulders."

"You're the only one I can trust now! I'm giving you this order to immediately lead two Soul Master teams to reinforce the southern camp of the Star Dou Great Forest! You must hold it for me no matter what! Can you do it?"

The enormous "surprise" struck Yu Xiaogang's heart like a heavy hammer!
Command two complete Soul Master teams!
Execute strategic missions independently!

This was the opportunity he had been dreaming of!

This is the perfect stage to prove his wisdom and military talent!
A surge of intense excitement instantly clouded his judgment, causing him to completely ignore the extreme danger behind the mission and the fleeting calculation in Avalanche's eyes.

His cheeks flushed with excitement, and he almost shouted in reply:

"Your Highness, please rest assured! Yu Xiaogang will not fail in his mission! He will surely keep the Xingluo army outside the national defense border!"

……

One week later, in the Star Dou Great Forest, at the southern camp of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Yu Xiaogang led two Soul Master teams and finally arrived, covered in dust from their journey.

For this elite team of Soul Masters, a week of forced marching was still within their tolerance.

The group traveled using their soul power, their speed far exceeding that of a fine horse.

However, for Yu Xiaogang, whose soul power was weak, it was nothing short of hellish torture.

To keep up with the speed of the fellow Soul Masters, he felt like all the bones in his body were about to fall apart. His excessive Soul Power had been exhausted, his legs felt as heavy as lead, his face was as pale as paper, his lips were cracked, and he almost collapsed as soon as he stopped.

"Quickly... quickly take me to the camp..."

He weakly gave orders to the camp adjutant who came to greet him. At this moment, he had forgotten about the battle situation and the defense deployment. His only thought was to lie down immediately.

The adjutant looked at this "Imperial Envoy Master" from the capital in such a state, a hint of surprise and disdain flashing in his eyes, but he still respectfully led him to the best tent.

Yu Xiaogang practically collapsed onto his cot, not even having time to take off his boots. His muddy feet dangled off the edge of the cot, and almost instantly he began to snore loudly, sleeping like a dead pig.

On the open ground of the camp, the team's Soul Masters, who had just finished their journey and were adjusting their breathing to recover their Soul Power, all looked extremely grim as they gazed in the direction of their commander's tent.

A tall and strong level 84 Soul Douluo, Lei Dong, whose Martial Soul is the Flaming Lion.

He spat on the ground: "Pah! What a piece of trash! Doesn't he tell us to run and exercise every day? We're not even moving that fast, so how come he's so tired?"

His wife, Shen Wan, is a level 66 Soul Emperor with the Martial Soul Frost Fox.

She gently tugged at Lei Dong's lip and whispered:
"Ah Dong, say less. After all, he is the commander personally appointed by His Highness, and... we have both seen his martial spirit, so he may really have some great background. Since we're here, let's hear what his plans are."

(End of this chapter)