Civilian Soul Masters in Douluo World

Chapter 394 Settlement
A scorching storm of fire swept in from the inside out, and the so-called formation proved utterly vulnerable in that instant.

"As expected of a genius soul master who is hailed as being able to rival the Golden Generation, the difference in strength between them is so great, even though they are both at the Soul Saint level."

The vice general of the Spirit Empire couldn't help but speak up. As a vice general, his strength was second only to the three Soul Saints, and his soul power level was as high as level 68.

The deputy generals of the Spirit Empire all possessed the cultivation level of a Soul Emperor, while the commander of the Heaven Dou Empire was only a Soul King, which clearly demonstrates the gap between the two sides.

On the side of the Spirit Empire, both individual spirit masters and the entire nation are ahead of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire.

Without the formation, the army of the Heavenly Dou Empire was powerless to resist, and the situation presented an absolute crushing defeat.

Tie Wu led the Martial Soul Empire's army straight into the rear of the Heaven Dou Empire's defenses.

"My lord, should we wait for the other armies to unify their defenses? If we advance directly into the rear of the Heaven Dou Empire's defenses, it may cause our defenses to become disunited, and we may be besieged by the Heaven Dou Empire."

The deputy general was startled when he saw Tie Wu leading his troops straight into the Tian Dou Empire, and immediately began to explain.

He thought that Tie Wu was too eager for quick success and wanted to expand his gains.

He was a genius in cultivation but lacked military experience, so as his deputy, I naturally had to offer him advice.

Tie Wu understood what he meant. If he led his troops to take Manno City directly, the next line of defense of the Heaven Dou Empire would have an opening, which they could not allow. They would definitely send troops to Manno City first to wipe out the army of the Martial Soul Empire and unify the defense line.

But Tie Wu was worried about his parents in the city and didn't want to delay any longer.

The longer the time, the more changes will occur.

Tie Wu was determined to take Mano City directly, and he just chuckled at his deputy's advice.

"As far as I know, the city lord of Manno City is only a fourth-ring Soul Master, posing absolutely no threat to us. Why not take advantage of the battle merits that are already on the surface?"

"My lord, times are different in wartime. Manno City, as one of the Heavenly Dou Empire's defensive lines, is definitely not just..."

"You talk too much nonsense. Just follow my orders. If we encounter any tough enemies, I'll handle them."

Tie Wu didn't give him a chance to continue speaking. In this regard, the deputy general was definitely experienced. If he continued, he would ruin his reasons for sending troops.

The soldiers have just defeated the Heavenly Dou Empire's formation and are in high spirits, making this an opportune moment.

Tie Wu's advance was swift; he would reach Mano City within just a few hours.

"Report, a letter from the head coach."

Suddenly, a messenger arrived at the side of Tie Wu's army at full speed. His voice was deep and powerful, possibly related to his martial spirit.

Tie Wu frowned and glanced at the deputy general beside him.

The lieutenant pretended not to see Tie Wu's look, immediately took the envelope, and handed it to Tie Wu.

The messenger didn't leave immediately; he added a sentence.

"The head coach said that you should lead the team to prepare for battle and not be impatient for quick success."

Tie Wu glanced at the envelope in his hand, and suddenly flames blazed up, turning the envelope to ashes in an instant.

"This is not called being impatient for quick success; this is called speed in warfare."

Tie Wu's words clearly indicated a rejection of the Northern Route Commander's order. Ordinary generals who disobey their commander's orders would be severely punished, if not killed.

However, Tie Wu's position was special; otherwise, the commander of the northern route would not have specially sent a messenger soldier, who not only delivered a verbal message but also included a written letter.

“Sir, what you’re doing might ruin the commander’s plans,” the messenger soldier hurriedly said. “Plans? Why weren’t you told to me about them in the first place? If you dare to obstruct me again, I will consider you traitors who are disrupting morale, and don’t blame me for being impolite.”

Tie Wu's tone left no room for negotiation. The deputy general said nothing more, but gestured to the messenger to leave quickly.

"Sir, the soldiers are exhausted from battle. Should we rest for a while before setting off again?"

“We are less than three or five miles from Mano City. If we rest here, Mano City will likely discover us and make it difficult to attack the city.” Tie Wu directly rejected the deputy general’s request.

But this statement makes sense. The lord of Manor City would never have imagined that the front line would be breached so quickly, and that the enemy would attack Manor City without stopping.

A surprise attack can sometimes be surprisingly effective.

Tie Wu even quickened his pace, and when the army appeared outside the city of Mano, there were only a few dozen soldiers on the city walls.

When the army of the Martial Soul Empire came into view, it immediately caused panic.

"Oh no! Oh no! The Spirit Empire has invaded!"

"Go and inform the city lord immediately, something terrible has happened."

"It's too late, the enemy has already started their attack on the city."

Seeing that the defenses on the city wall were lax, Tie Wu launched an attack. Two yellow, two purple, and three black soul rings appeared beneath him.

The Soul Saint's oppressive aura put immense pressure on the soldiers on the city wall, causing them to tremble and even become sluggish.

Three-colored flames surged forth, transforming into fiery wings on their backs, and they flew directly onto the city wall.

The Soul Kings and Soul Emperors in the team entered their Martial Soul Possession state, clinging to the city wall and leaping straight to the top.

Because of Tie Wu's special status in Wuhun City, when he came to the army, the Northern Marshal had to take extra care of him, and the team he led was of the highest quality, and he was assigned the most Soul Emperors and Soul Kings.

"boom"

With a deafening roar, three-colored flames burst forth like fireworks, engulfing the soldiers on the city wall, who lost their lives.

"Go and open the city gates."

"it is good."

Upon hearing a loud bang, the city lord of Mano City in the city lord's mansion sensed something was wrong and immediately looked in the direction of the sound. He saw figures on the city wall, and the colors of the spirit rings beneath them were extremely dazzling.

"Oh no, something's happened!" The city lord of Manno City was shocked. It was too late to organize soldiers to fight against the army of the Martial Soul Empire.

The look in his eyes began to show hesitation.

Surrender to the Spirit Hall? How can I still be the lord of Mano City?
It's impossible to hold out to the death. I don't want to die. I want to live. How could the forces of Mano City possibly stand against the powerful army of the Martial Soul Empire?

If I were to run away, and then feign a desperate resistance, pretending that I had no choice but to flee...

Having made his decision, the city lord of Manor immediately entered the city lord's mansion. From the beginning, he had prepared secret passages to guard against emergencies and to ensure he could escape Manor in time.

As for his wife, children, and parents, the city lord of Mano decisively abandoned them.

Taking you with me doesn't guarantee a successful escape; even if I could take you to the next city, how would I explain my excuse for swearing to defend Mano to the death?
You've already vowed to stay and fight to the death, how can you bring your wife, children, and parents along?
Since you might not die even if you stay, you might as well let me be safe first.

In less than three hours, the city of Mano was completely under the control of Tie Wu.

Looking at the familiar city of Manor, Tie Wu's first thought was to find his parents.
(End of this chapter)