Douluo Dalu: Start with a Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgement

Chapter 451: Demonstration of Zhongli Wu
After hearing what Wang Yiheng said, Xu Tianran, who was originally extremely angry, was slightly stunned. After thinking for a while, he said, "I have an impression of this person. I remember that he has a million-year spirit ring and a spirit skill that can freeze space. He led Zizaimen all the way to the finals. If it weren't for that incident, they should be the champions now. If it was him, it would be understandable that he could escape from the hands of the Titled Douluo, but how did he fight back? What about that big explosion?"

Xu Tianran narrowed his eyes slightly, and a cold light flashed. "He actually came back to save people? That means he is also our enemy. Captain Wang, you get up. You are only responsible for rescue. When you arrive, the overall situation will be decided. This matter has nothing to do with you."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Wang Yiheng stood up and stood aside.

Xu Tianran was indeed very angry now, and he wished he could kill the three captains in front of him to vent his anger, but reason made him restrain this impulse. No matter what, these three captains were all high-level soul mentors, especially Wang Yiheng, who was a ninth-level soul mentor!

A ninth-level soul engineer is a strategic existence even for a country like the Sun-Moon Empire that produces a large number of soul engineers.

Wang Yiheng is the commander of the Evil Lord Soul Mentor Group and is one of the fingers guarding the nation. He himself is naturally a Titled Douluo, with the title of Mad Bull.

Mad Bull Douluo Wang Yiheng is also a famous existence in the soul mentor world.

As for the other two team leaders, both of them were level eight soul masters. Xu Tianran was reluctant to kill them no matter what, but he still had to let them kneel for a while, otherwise he would be unhappy.

Not long after, Zhongli Wu, the leader of the Holy Spirit Church dressed in black and also the imperial preceptor of the Sun-Moon Empire, arrived.

Zhongli Wu did not come alone, he was accompanied by the second elder.

When the second elder returned to Risheng City and learned that the fourth elder and Wu Yu were dead, and one-third of the Evil King's Soul Guide Group were also killed, he knew that the situation was serious, so he hurried back to Mingdu and told Zhongli Wu the news as soon as possible.

Zhongli Wu knew that Xu Tianran would definitely look for him, so he simply brought the second elder over. Of course, the three Zhongli brothers also came.

When he saw Xu Tianran, the Holy Spirit Sect Leader Zhongli Wu simply nodded slightly in greeting.

Xu Tianran's expression eased a little, and he said, "Master, please sit down."

Zhongli Wu sat down at the first table under Xu Tianran, and before Xu Tianran could ask any questions, he took the initiative to say, "Your Majesty, I already know about this matter. It happened suddenly, and there is something strange about it. I will let my men explain it to you first."

As he spoke, he waved to several of his subordinates.

At that moment, the second elder and the three Zhongli brothers explained in detail what they knew.

After listening to their story, Xu Tianran narrowed his eyes and said, "It seems that the hostages were cured of the poison. But, Imperial Master, I remember you told me that the Soul-Destroying Powder is highly toxic and only you have the antidote. Is it possible that someone can research the antidote? Also, the defense of Risheng City is so strict, how did these people sneak into the city and find the water prison? They had a thorough and detailed plan, and even launched a large number of soul-guided weapons from Risheng City to attack. In the end, the soul-guided weapons that were not taken away were destroyed. The whole process was clearly divided into different tasks, and the rescue was completed with strong execution."

"What makes me most angry is that they installed so many soul guides, including level 8 soul guide shells, in Sunrise City, and no patrol soldiers found them. So if soul guide shells are installed in Mingdu as well, will I be blown to death at any time?"

Having said this, the murderous aura that Xu Tianran had suppressed earlier suddenly spread out again, and the two soul guide group leaders who were kneeling below could not help but feel ashamed.

"Your Majesty, calm down." National Master Zhongli Wu said in a deep voice, "I have some ideas about the antidote. My sect once had a third elder who was also a ninth-level soul mentor. He disappeared in the Tianhun Empire. When I sent him on a mission, he had the poison and antidote of the Soul-Destroying Powder I gave him. I think among the people rescued this time, there are people related to him who are missing or dead, which is why the antidote to the Soul-Destroying Powder was leaked. This is also beyond my expectation."

"Most of the masters from the three countries of Douluo Continent are under our surveillance. They were able to sneak into our country, conduct such a rescue operation, and take everyone away. This is definitely not something that can be accomplished by one or two people. There must be huge financial, human and material support behind it. I think it should be a joint action of the three countries of Douluo Continent, and even Shrek Academy and Body Sect are involved. After receiving the news, we sent two beast king level soul guide groups to pursue them. According to the clues, they should have gone to the seaside. After the specific news is passed back, I will let Xiaofeng lead the elite of our sect to cooperate with your soul guide group to pursue them. We must catch up with them before they escape from the country."

Xu Tianran nodded and said, "Let's mend the fold before the sheep are gone. I hope we can stop them."

"Report! Your Majesty, urgent news from the border." A guard knelt outside the palace and reported respectfully.

"Send it over." Xu Tianran was in a bad mood at the moment. What he feared would come true. Something happened at the border again?

Soon, a secret letter was handed to him.

A moment later, Xu Tianran's face turned pale as he slapped the table beside him and broke it. "News came from the border that all the masters from Shrek Academy and Body Sect are missing. Also missing are more than 30 masters above Soul Douluo from Xingluo Empire, Tianhun Empire, and Douling Empire who are under our surveillance. No need to ask, these people must have gone to pick up the hostages."

After hearing what he said, the Holy Spirit Leader fell silent. This plan was too complete and did not leave them any chance.

Xu Tianran said angrily: "The hostages were rescued before there was any news of the disappearance of any strong men. Who were those people who rescued the hostages? Are they insignificant little figures in the soul master world? National Master, it seems that your Holy Spirit Church really needs to reorganize itself." Although he had left room for maneuver in his tone, in his rage, even the Holy Spirit Church Master, whom he had always respected, was questioned.

Zhongli Wu was also very angry. He stood up and said in a deep voice, "I will give an explanation to His Majesty."

After saying this, he turned to the Second Elder and the three Zhongli brothers.

"Right big toe." Zhongli Wu's voice was calm but cold.

Blood burst out, and the four Holy Spirit Cult members tore off their big toes one by one and threw them on the ground. The blood immediately dyed the ground red. They were a Title Douluo and three Soul Douluo-level evil soul masters! Just a word from Zhongli Wu, and they had to hurt themselves.

Zhongli Wu walked slowly forward and came to the two soul masters kneeling on the ground. "The defense was weak and the enemy was at will. We concentrated many resources and let the enemy enter the city. You two are responsible."

The two soul masters listened to his cold voice and couldn't help but raise their heads, their eyes full of fear, and subconsciously looked at Xu Tianran. One of them couldn't help but shout, "Your Majesty..."

Before Xu Tianran could speak, Zhongli Wu had already moved. Two inky black bone claws appeared from nowhere and grabbed the heads of the two level eight soul masters. A powerful aura burst out from Zhongli Wu, suppressing them so that they could not resist.

Although these two soul masters have the cultivation level of eight-ringed Soul Douluo, all their soul guides were confiscated before they came to see Xu Tianran. They are soul masters, and without soul guides, they are far from being comparable to soul masters of the same level, let alone facing a powerful evil soul master like Zhongli Wu.

The two men didn't even make a groan, and just fell to the ground. The two panicked souls were forcibly pulled out of their bodies, and compressed into two balls of light flashing faint white light in the black airflow emitted from Zhongli Wu's hand, and disappeared.

Zhongli Wu then turned around and said to Xu Tianran: "Your Majesty, now that things have come to this, we can only think of a way to deal with it as soon as possible. When the people from our sect come back, I will pass on the news as soon as possible. You should also make plans early. I am afraid that war is inevitable. Goodbye."

After saying this, he turned and left. The second elder and the three Zhongli brothers also endured the pain and followed Zhongli Wu away.

Xu Tianran's face was ashen, and his breathing was obviously much heavier than usual. Looking at the two corpses on the ground in front of him, his fists were clenched tightly.

"Too presumptuous, Your Majesty, he is too presumptuous." Mad Bull Douluo Wang Yiheng could not help but shout out in anger. Although the two eighth-level soul masters were not his subordinates, they were from the same system after all. They were killed by the Holy Spirit Leader in front of Xu Tianran, which made him feel a little grieved.

Xu Tianran snorted coldly and said, "Captain Wang, go down and have a rest."

"His Majesty……"

"Go down!" Xu Tianran shouted with his eyes wide open, and a strong murderous intent immediately filled the entire hall.

"Yes." Wang Yiheng suppressed his inner anger and fear, agreed respectfully, turned around and left.

After Wang Yiheng left, eunuchs immediately came in and carried the two bodies out.

Xu Tianran said calmly, "They were both killed in the line of duty. They were buried with honor and their families were given generous compensation."

"Ah!"

Looking at the bloodstains in the hall, Xu Tianran suddenly sneered, "The Imperial Master is demonstrating to me! Very good, very good, one day..., hum!"

Juzi said softly, "Your Majesty, don't get yourself hurt by being angry."

After hearing what Juzi said, Xu Tianran's very ugly expression eased a little, and he said softly: "Only you never talk too much."

Of course, Juzi would not say anything more, because she knew how smart Xu Tianran was. He knew everything, and there was no need to say anything, he understood everything.

"Juzi, go to the military headquarters and tell them my order. Order all the generals above the rank of corps commander in Mingdu to come to discuss the matter. I'm afraid the war is really about to begin."

(End of this chapter)