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

Chapter 23 A soft heart will never make you a great emperor; I want them all dead! [Please continue reading]

"Two Soul Saints at level 75, and an army of nearly 20,000 Soul Venerables surrounding them!"

"These guys may be ugly, but their strength should not be underestimated."

Looking at the tens of thousands of figures in front of her, all bowing respectfully, their ranks orderly, their armor imposing, and their hands wielding double forks, forming a formidable array of bull-headed and horse-faced warriors, Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes slightly.

"How strange. Our Spirit Hall has stood for so long, why have we never heard of such a large army?"

"Where did Qin Zheng summon such an army from?"

"How many more such powerful armies does he command?"

At this moment, Qian Renxue's usually undisturbed mind was stirred by waves as she looked back at Qin Zheng.

She couldn't understand Qin Zheng at all.

Qian Renxue originally thought that the ten thousand Yin Ghost Envoys in front of her were already Qin Zheng's peak army.

But with the appearance of the Soul Reaper, she realized that she had never seen through this young man at all!

As the daughter of the Pope of the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue knew that even Tang San's identity as the biological son of the Haotian Douluo could not be kept from her for long, let alone such a large army.

But before Qin Zheng summoned the army, there was not a single word of news. It was as quiet as if such an army had never existed in the world, as if it had come out of the underworld.

An army with such stealth capabilities is enough to make everyone wary.

Nobody wants to fall asleep at home and wake up to be surrounded by tens of thousands of troops!

"Qin Zheng"

How many more secrets are hidden behind you?

【…】

Qin Zheng, dressed in black, stepped out of the carriage.

Looking at the dark mass of Ox-Head and Horse-Face warriors at the Soul Venerable realm before him, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"King Qin Guang, tell me!"

"If I need you to capture five cities within an hour and defend them for a day."

"You, could you possibly do it?"

These words made Qian Renxue look deeply at Qin Zheng, her eyes flashing with a myriad of emotions.

Upon hearing Qin Zheng's words, King Qin Guang, who had remained silent throughout, dared not hesitate and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I will certainly not disappoint you!"

"If we cannot capture these five cities, I will fight to the death rather than retreat!"

The sound was like thunder in the void, deep and violent, its killing intent almost tangible, filled with oppressive force.

Clearly, he was serious about what he said!

Qin Zheng looked at him, smiled indifferently, and his eyes shone with a dazzling light.

"Well said!"

Who in the world can withstand the terrifying killing intent of a Limit Douluo?

Qin Zheng also has high expectations for this.

"All troops, heed my command!"

"From this moment forward, follow King Qin Guang. At all costs, conquer the surrounding five cities!"

"Anyone who resists or defies orders will be killed. Not a single one will be spared!"

"We will not turn back until we have defeated the enemy!"

As Qin Zheng finished speaking, tens of thousands of bull-headed and horse-faced beasts responded loudly, their fierce killing intent soaring to the heavens. Their dark golden eyes were cold and piercing, their fighting spirit overwhelming!

"Your Majesty, we humbly obey your decree!"

"We will not turn back until we have defeated the enemy!"

Qin Zheng observed all of this and then waved his sleeve.

"Divide your forces and capture five cities!"

"Yes, sir!" The twenty thousand bull-headed and horse-faced demons instantly merged with their shadows on the ground and vanished from the spot.

It cannot be seen, heard, or smelled!

Only Qin Zheng, blessed by the destiny of the [Emperor of the Underworld], could clearly see that the tens of thousands of soul-reaping troops had already fled into the underworld, splitting into four groups and running wildly at a terrifying speed.

"This trip may result in widespread death and destruction."

Qian Renxue stood beside Qin Zheng, watching as the previously sinister Soul Reaper army vanished. Suddenly, she spoke, but it was unclear what she meant.

"What?" Qin Zheng looked at her, a half-smile playing on his lips. "Does my decision frighten you?"

"No." Qian Renxue shook her head. She had long since become indifferent to human lives. "What I'm more curious about is why, when you were clearly able to crush Tiandou, you..."

"We must risk our lives to attack the remaining cities."

"You should know that this approach clashes with your military campaign under the pretext of 'purging the court of corrupt officials'!"

"You're very smart, and what you say is true, but don't forget..." Qin Zheng paused, his eyes growing even deeper, filled with a cold indifference that seemed to have seen through the ways of the world.

"Purge the court of corrupt officials—this is what I declared to the world. It is also the key reason why I want to become emperor."

"But it is also a fact that my grandfather died at the hands of nobles, on that snowy night!"

"No matter what my thoughts or motives are, the family feud must be avenged! I will send troops to the surrounding cities, and I will only kill those who resist. This is my final ultimatum to them."

"Those who understand will submit. Those who don't will be killed! If the people of that land all want to rebel against me..."

"hehe--"

"If I were to abandon my revenge for the sake of those ignorant people, I would be unable to face my grandfather in the afterlife!"

Qin Zheng said calmly, then looked ahead, his eyes devoid of the youthful vigor they once held, filled with coldness.

Will the nobles and the Heavenly Fighting Army collapse without a fight and submit to him?

will not!

This wasn't a guess, but a certainty; Qin Zheng was absolutely certain that these guys wouldn't submit to him.

The long-standing imperial rules have bent their spines.

Being too soft-hearted, thinking the enemy would abandon the city and surrender? Constantly holding back?

This kind of person can never become a great emperor!

Qin Zheng is not that kind of person.

Therefore, the Soul Reaper will only kill and will not stop in this battle!

"Oh--"

"You ghost messenger, obey my command and continue forward!"

"I must arrive at Tiandou City before tomorrow!"

With a flick of his sleeve, Qin Zheng turned around and sat back down in the carriage.

Five thousand troops continue their advance towards Tiandou City!

【…】

Behind her, Qian Renxue watched Qin Zheng's departing figure, remaining silent for a long time.

These words were completely at odds with his previous acts of saintly virtue in order to subdue the people.

But ironically, she couldn't refute it.

Because what Qin Zheng said makes a lot of sense.

Taking the city was simply a matter of revenge, revenge against the nobles!

To be honest, if her grandfather Qian Daoliu had been killed, even if she was no match for him, she would have fought with all her might to kill that person, and no one could criticize her for it.

"only."

"Could the hatred of a clan's annihilation really transform a boy of about ten years old into a born emperor who can calculate every detail of the future so meticulously and flawlessly?"

"I'm a little skeptical."

【…】

"General, that brat Qin Zheng failed to keep the news secret; our spies have already investigated thoroughly!"

"All the nobles in Lingcheng have been killed!"

"His Highness the Crown Prince mobilized 30,000 troops, all of whom perished in the Battle of Lingcheng!"

"That brat Qin Zheng, leading a victorious army of five thousand, is marching towards Tiandou City with unstoppable momentum!"

The Soul Sect general, who was walking back and forth with an anxious expression, heard this news and his face immediately darkened. He looked at the man and asked, "He... didn't come to my Yang City, did he?"

It would be a lie to say I'm not worried.

Qin Zheng could slaughter the entire army of 30,000 led by the Soul Emperor, let alone him.

As for sending troops? Whether Tiandou City is destroyed or not, what does that have to do with him?

As long as that damned Qin Zheng doesn't come to my territory, everything will be fine!

"No!" the scout honestly reported.

"Excellent!" The Soul Sect's garrison commander laughed, the heavy weight that had been hanging over his heart finally lifted. "Then it seems we don't need to close the city gates! Great!"

Can……

When he laughs, it is the place of reincarnation in the underworld.

Countless hooves of horses and oxen trampled the city gate.

The countless bull-headed and horse-faced figures surveyed the bustling city, a bloodthirsty smile playing on their lips.

"kill."

(End of this chapter)