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

Chapter 28 Grand Marshal Goron, it seems you've been doing quite well lately. [Requesting further reading, recommendation tickets, and monthly tickets]

Nobles are not allowed to rule the world together with the emperor.

The news didn't even need Emperor Xueye to spread it; the nobles in Tiandou City had already received the information, and all the civil and military officials put aside their differences and gathered together.

"Absurd! In my decades of experience in officialdom, I have never heard of such a thing!"

"Hehe, young calves are not afraid of tigers. It seems that Qin Zheng still does not have the demeanor of an emperor."

"Even the Duke couldn't break the rules, let alone him."

Many powerful figures from the nobility sat in the inner hall, looking at the imperial edict placed on the table, and shook their heads as they spoke.

They were aware that Qin Zheng would rebel, but even they hadn't imagined he would be so reckless and foolish. Leaving aside his decision to send troops to Tiandou City, he even came up with this kind of theory.

Nobles should not share the rule of the empire with the emperor.

Oh--

If they could previously refrain from sending troops to assist Emperor Xueye for various reasons, considering that Qin Zheng was also a nobleman, now they could no longer tolerate Qin Zheng continuing to live.

Because they all consider themselves the masters of the Heavenly Dou Empire, completely separating themselves from the commoners who have no status, no background, and no foundation.

In their eyes, ordinary people are nothing more than dogs serving them.

Therefore, regarding Qin Zheng's intention to reclaim their power...

No one can tolerate the nobility!

"Over time, some people will inevitably think about challenging our authority."

"But rules are rules; they can be flexible, but they cannot be broken."

"Qin Zheng's trip is doomed to failure!"

"Let's vote on whether to send troops, money, and supplies."

Someone spoke up, a cold glint flashing in their eyes.

Everyone nodded slightly in response.

Passed unanimously.

【…】

tread!tread!tread!

The city gates were wide open, and a chaotic yet overwhelming sound of footsteps echoed throughout the city of Tiandou.

The Royal Guard, fully armed, stepped out of the palace for the first time.

Beside them were the Spirit Hall's teaching committee, led by Meng Shenji, and sect disciples, led by Titan of the Power Clan...

Furthermore, there are powerful soul masters from various advanced soul master academies within the Heaven Dou Empire!

They numbered in great numbers, numbering in the tens of thousands, and gathered outside the city.

The Tian Dou army's banner gleamed under the blazing sun, standing tall against the wind, exuding a chilling desire for slaughter.

The atmosphere was both solemn and flamboyant.

【…】

"Qin Zheng lost both his parents at a young age, and his only grandfather also died."

"You're saying this person is Qin Zheng's closest relative?"

On the top of the city wall, Titan frowned as he looked at the woman in front of him, dressed in a blood-red prison uniform, disheveled, with her eyes downcast, clearly in a deep coma.

"Of course!" Golong smiled, very certain. "However, although she is called a close relative, this woman is more like Qin Zheng's wet nurse, only there to take care of his daily life."

"Because she was a maid who served Qin Zheng's mother, and a dignified level 43 offensive-type Battle Soul Master."

"It's quite interesting that this comes to this. Back then, that old man risked his life to fight me in order to protect her."

"It took me a lot of effort to capture her..."

At this point, Golong couldn't help but shake his head. "It's a pity that so much effort was wasted. I haven't even had a chance to properly interrogate him, and Qin Zheng is already giving me trouble."

"Fortunately! Qin Zheng wants to attack Tiandou City under the pretext of 'purging the court of corrupt officials.' I want to see what he, this young emperor who has declared himself emperor, will do after I send him this white mourning robe..."

"How can I face myself then?"

tread!tread!tread!

Before Goron could finish speaking, heavy, orderly footsteps echoed from afar, their sound imposing and awe-inspiring.

Each time a loud bang resounded, the ground shook violently, sending up clouds of sand and dust.

It was as if even the ground could not withstand the march of such a disciplined and powerful army!

"They're here!"

The Contra Masters noticed the commotion caused by the march immediately and, without further discussion, looked towards the distance outside the city.

Looking into the distance, thousands of figures clad in cold armor gradually came into view.

Their steps were orderly and their military bearing imposing; even before they arrived, a solemn killing intent swept over you.

But at this moment, what Goron and the others were looking at was not this large army, but rather the luxurious, wide carriage that was being protected by this large army in the middle!

"Qin Zheng!"

【…】

The five thousand Yin Ghost Envoys were orderly and imposing. Although they were Yin soldiers, their movements were as intimidating as a pride of lions.

They stopped when they got close to the Tiandou soldiers who were surrounded outside the city.

His gaze was cold and icy as he scanned everyone present, his desire to kill growing stronger.

"This army is very strong."

"Not only is his soul power at the Soul Master level, but his aura alone is not to be underestimated!"

As the most talented and powerful Soul Masters among all the academies of the Empire, and the most elite troops, everyone on the Heaven Dou Empire's side could see the strength of this team.

As a result, a sense of oppression instantly enveloped the hearts of everyone in the Heavenly Dou Empire.

No one dared to underestimate the team under Qin Zheng's command.

Swah——

At that moment, a corner of the curtain hidden inside the carriage was lifted.

Qin Zheng's figure emerged from within.

Qian Renxue, who had been standing beside him the whole time, did not appear.

This is Tiandou City. Qian Renxue still retains the appearance of the emperor. His appearance will inevitably cause a great uproar in the entire city, but this is unnecessary for Qin Zheng.

Threatening the Crown Prince with his status would not force the Heavenly Dou Empire to surrender; this is one reason.

Importantly, his actions will incite considerable resentment among civilians.

For the Qin government, this was more harmful than beneficial.

Moreover...

Qin's government had no need to resort to such despicable tactics.

His army alone was enough to storm Tiandou City, which had no titled Douluo, seven times over!

My thoughts gradually returned to normal.

Qin Zheng first glanced at the 'army' in front of him, whose members were of vastly different ages, and then his gaze fell on the five Soul Douluos on the city wall, who symbolized the soul of the army!

boom--

The two stared at each other, neither willing to yield, their invisible gazes seemingly clashing in the void!

The atmosphere between the two armies at the city gate also froze.

War seems imminent!

"Traitor! No wonder you were able to slaughter the Crown Prince's 30,000-strong army; you actually harbored such a large force!"

"You have the heart of a wolf! How good has the Heaven Dou Empire been to you? Yet your grandfather plotted to assassinate a genius from the Soul Master Competition, and you, in turn, have betrayed him by committing rebellion!"

"So tyrannical, yet you dare to claim you're 'cleansing the court of corrupt officials'? You're not worthy!"

Golong took the initiative, amplifying his voice with his soul power from the city wall and roaring in Qin Zheng's direction.

His actions were clever; before Qin Zheng could even issue the order to start the war, he directly negated all of Qin Zheng's reasons for sending troops and then labeled him a rebel.

only……

"Grand Marshal Goron, your voice sounds so hoarse."

"It seems you've been doing quite well lately."

Qin Zheng looked at him from afar, smiled faintly, and spoke in a calm voice that could be heard far away.

But soon his expression turned cold, and his voice became icy and piercing!

"It's a pity."

"I have had a very difficult time lately."

"Because my grandfather was unjustly killed by you!"

(End of this chapter)