Douluo Continent: Starting with Ten Kings of Hell, Shocking Qian Renxue

Chapter 22 Fate's Decree, Impermanence's Revenge: Summon the Soul-Snatchers, Ox-Head and Horse-Face, to an Audience! [Please Read On]

"As shown on the map, there are five cities of the Heavenly Dou Empire in the vicinity!"

Inside the carriage, Qin Zheng gazed at the map hanging before him.

The map contains the territory of the Heavenly Dou Empire, from cities to villages, and indicates the strength of the garrison, the terrain, and even natural strongholds are marked with red dots.

Although it differs from reality in many ways, it is more than sufficient for military planning!

At this moment, Qin Zheng's gaze fell on the map, on the giant city surrounded by a ring.

The five cities are all located on plains and are close to the imperial city.

If he could capture it, it would definitely increase his most needed military token ability!

This is absolutely beneficial to his rebellion.

"So, what I need to consider now is to summon the Ten Kings of Hell, take over these cities directly, seize the military talisman's energy, and then kill Xue Ye."

"Or perhaps, we should bypass these cities and head directly to the Heavenly Dou Imperial City?"

"Or, could we take a roundabout approach, capturing the surrounding cities first, and then taking Tiandou City last?"

Qin Zheng lowered his eyes and thought that his army, if not counting the Ten Kings of Hell, only numbered five thousand. Attacking the city would only be a waste of manpower.

However, if he were to suppress the Ten Kings of Hell alone in a city, and then send troops there after obtaining the power of the military token, not to mention the time difference, he also didn't want to reveal his trump card too early.

The Qin Dynasty fell not only due to its harsh and tyrannical laws, but also due to other factors...

Most importantly, they played their cards too quickly, destroying all the surrounding countries without eradicating the remaining enemies.

It rotted too quickly from top to bottom.

This led to peasant uprisings, with countless rebel armies emerging one after another, until Xiang Yu finally emerged victorious.

If he were like the Qin Dynasty, he could certainly take over the Heavenly Dou Empire, but the waters there are too deep, and apart from the characters summoned by the system, he dares not use anyone else extensively.

If he doesn't use other people, what use is it to him to take over this empire, apart from obtaining the power of the military token?

The ruler is neither a ruler nor a subject; what is the purpose of his summons?

How else can one obtain the power of the Human Emperor? Or the power of the Underworld Emperor?

"However... if we don't use the methods of the Ten Kings of Hell."

"There is another way, but it's a bit risky."

"If we're not careful, we could be wiped out."

After a moment of silence, Qin Zheng turned his attention to the description of the Soul Reaper's troop abilities.

[Soldier Ability 1: Soul-Hooking, Unpredictable Reaper! Capable of traversing dreams to steal souls, and linked to the Book of Life and Death held by the Ten Kings of Hell, able to seize souls from thousands of miles away!]

[Unit Ability 2: Can blend into the mortal realm, visible to the world; can traverse the underworld, unseen by the world!]

[Unit Ability 3: Kills by stealing souls, briefly summoning the spirit of the deceased with 30% of their former abilities!]

"Want to play...a big one?"

【…】

After thinking for a long time, Qin Zheng spoke to King Qin Guang beside him.

"King Qin Guang, if I were to give you five thousand troops, how long would it take you to conquer these cities?"

"Listen carefully, what I want is for you to defend the city after it's been conquered!"

Upon hearing this, King Qin Guang's eyes narrowed, his gaze falling on the distance to the city on the map: "Your Majesty, if I were to go alone, I would surely kill all the garrison commanders within five breaths!"

"But if we want to quickly capture five cities, and... defend them."

"Your Majesty, I dare not offer any further guarantees!"

"Even you don't dare to say anything more?" Qin Zheng frowned and continued to lower his head.

King Qin Guang saw that Qin Zheng had fallen silent, so he also remained silent.

Although he was the king of the underworld, he was completely ignorant about military campaigns.

After all, in the primordial world, it wasn't the strength of the army that allowed people to conquer the world, but the power of strength!

For example, when Sun Wukong wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace and killed 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals with his staff, that was an example.

Although the exact number of enemies killed will certainly differ from 100,000, whether it is more or less, it can prove that in the primordial world, as long as you are powerful, you can suppress and kill everyone except for the fate of a clan!

Even if one is strong enough to reach the level of Laozi or Hongjun, they can fight against the backlash of the Heavenly Dao, forcibly change the cause and effect of the future, and ignore the laws of destiny!

As for Qian Renxue, she sat opposite Qin Zheng.

Looking into Qin Zheng's eyes, which constantly flashed with contemplation, she saw none of the cowardice or nervousness found in the others. There was only an abyss-like depth and an undisguised flame.

In those flames, she saw Qin Zheng's thirst for power and his desire to kill.

This boy has never known what fear is!

He truly wanted to take over the surrounding five cities directly!

After thinking for a moment, Qian Renxue coughed lightly: "Qin Zheng, within Tiandou City, there is the Elemental Noble Academy, as well as three Soul Douluo instructors from the Tiandou Royal Academy, and many other forces."

"If you advance straight in, you have a high chance of taking them down before they can react!"

In fact, what Qian Renxue wanted to say was that, given Qin Zheng's current situation, the chances of winning an attack on Tiandou City were zero!

However, the battle between the Yin Ghost Envoy and the Heavenly Battle Army that day did have a tremendous psychological impact on Qian Renxue. She had never seen any army so brave and fearless.

That's why Qian Renxue didn't directly deny it.

Because she wanted Qin Zheng to submit to her in a glorious but narrow defeat!

They also wanted to give the other side's Yin Ghost Messenger a chance to unleash his full power!

【…】

but.

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng's brows furrowed again.

"Is that so? In that case, to conquer five cities and obtain the military token's energy..."

"We still have no choice but to rely on the Soul Reaper."

Immediately, under the somewhat puzzled gazes of Qian Renxue and King Qin Guang.

Without any hesitation, Qin Zheng began summoning the Soul Reaper.

"Destiny is a snatcher, and death is a cruel mistress."

"Sign, the soul-reaping messenger of the underworld."

"Put yourself here, and pay homage!"

Tread-tap-

As soon as he finished speaking, a loud commotion suddenly erupted from the surrounding area.

Their roar was like thunder, and their footsteps on the ground created a tremor. Clearly, this was a team with considerable strength and even strict discipline.

"Qin Zheng... he has powerful figures under his command?!"

"Judging from the sound of hooves, they're all cavalry?"

Qian Renxue and King Qin Guang were naturally familiar with the scene of Qin Zhengxuan's audience with the emperor, followed by the appearance of the army.

Upon hearing Qin Zheng mention the Soul-Reaper, King Qin Guang's eyes flashed with a dazzling light!

The Soul Reapers include the Black and White Impermanence and the Ox-Head and Horse-Face, who are directly under his command.

He was very clear about the Soul Reaper's abilities!

If he wasn't confident he could make the round trip quickly before, with the addition of the Soul Reaper, he was now confident he could quickly travel to and from the Five Cities and defend them!

Swah——

Qian Renxue and King Qin Guang were the first to step out of the carriage.

Upon seeing what was happening, Qian Renxue gasped in shock!

"What is this?"

In her gaze, along the official road and through the dense forest, the bodies of horses leaped across the woods, appearing lightly as swallows in the field with a few bounds before slowly coming to a stop.

It wasn't until people kept landing in the arena that Qian Renxue realized that the sound of hooves she had just heard was not from cavalry, but from people!

Or rather... they were horses with human-like physiques, densely packed together.

And, awesome!

Step. Step. Step.

The leader, dressed in silver armor, a burly figure with a horse-faced and bull-headed appearance, walked forward, looking ahead—or more precisely, into the carriage—with a thunderous gaze, bowing his head and cupping his hands in greeting.

"Your Majesty, I am Ox-Head! I am Horse-Face!"

"Leading 20,000 Soul Reapers."

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Their voices were deafening, and a wave of eerie energy swept out, lingering for a long time. The leaves rustled as if innocent ghosts were wailing, sending chills down one's spine.

Meanwhile, the Soul Reaper behind them was also shouting.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying aura erupted, suppressing the entire scene!

A level 75 Soul Saint, a ghost messenger from the underworld, with a bull's head and human hands, two bull hooves, strong enough to move mountains, and wielding an iron hairpin.

Bullhead!

A level 75 Soul Saint, a ghost messenger from the underworld, a horse-headed Rakshasa, wielding a steel fork.

Horse-faced demon!

Along with his 20,000 Soul Reapers, they stood before Qin Zheng.

See you!

(End of this chapter)