Douluo Dalu: The Eyes That Defy Fate

Chapter 285 Preparing for War
"There's nothing I can do. Although my physical strength has reached the level of a demigod, my mental strength and cultivation are still lacking."

"Therefore, the laws controlled by the Evil Emperor and the increase in soul power brought about by its sacrifice are infinitely close to the limit that I can withstand at my current stage."

"If it hadn't been discovered in time and a portion of the soul power and law information hadn't been sealed off, serious injury would probably have been the best outcome."

Looking at the boy surrounded in the center, everyone looked at each other after hearing the reason, and no one spoke for a long time.

The scene fell silent instantly.

Even Zhang Lexuan, who has always unconditionally sided with her younger brother, didn't know how to evaluate him anymore.

There's nothing to say, it's just so infuriating!

The group stood there worried for a long time, fearing that Lin Po might have lost his cultivation path for some special reason and might do something drastic.

Who would have thought he'd actually go to Versailles!
That's why even when they teamed up, they couldn't beat Lin Po; otherwise, they would have rushed up and given him a good beating long ago.

You can't beat them in a fight, and it's not worth getting angry.

As a result, everyone wore a contemptuous expression, glared at Lin Po fiercely, and then dispersed to continue with their work.

The unexpected series of events left Lin Po feeling dizzy and disoriented.

So much so that for a moment he didn't realize what he had just said, and then asked a rather foolish question.

"Sister Erlexuan, what happened to Grandpa Kong and the others?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan's previously helpless face now showed a hint of doting affection.

If it weren't for her quiet personality and her deep-seated affection for her younger brother, she probably would have broken down on the spot.

"Xiao Po, promise your sister that you will think before you speak in the future, otherwise your sister is afraid you will suffer."

The sound of a clear spring rang in Lin Po's ears, giving his chaotic thoughts a glimmer of relief.

I feel like I did something really awful.

At this moment, Lin Po, who had finally sorted out his thoughts, realized that his previous remarks were indeed very strange in the eyes of ordinary people.

He immediately grabbed Zhang Lexuan's arm and began to explain, somewhat embarrassed.

But no matter how you listen to it, it all sounds rather weak and powerless.

"Ahem, this was an accident. I received too much information at once, which made my head a little confused."

"Your sister knows, no need to explain. Little Po, are you hungry? Shall we go eat together?"

Seeing her older sister's knowing look, Lin Po couldn't help but pout, immediately realizing that she hadn't heard a word she said.

He wanted to offer another explanation, but the throbbing pain in his mind forced him to stop thinking.

Finally, in order not to be noticed, Lin Po had no choice but to obediently nod and follow Zhang Lexuan into the living room.

Late at night, Lin Po lay alone in the guest room, his eyes closed, making no movement.

This was because he had completely emptied his mind and forced himself not to think about anything.

In order to seek a moment of peace for the soul.

At the same time, the 'root' floating in the sea of ​​spirit is also constantly releasing vitality, relieving the unbearable pressure.

Lin Po ultimately underestimated the strength of the Ice and Fire Dragon King in his lifetime.

No matter what, that was the power brought by two first-level gods, how could he, a non-god, possibly bear it all?

His ability to maintain normalcy and even go out for a stroll from time to time was entirely thanks to his demigod body.

However, the Evil Emperor's sacrifice nearly broke the already precarious balance.

Although not fatal, it has caused him to suffer from a splitting headache.

Just as Lin Po was tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, a voice that could soothe any pain he might have suddenly rang out in the room.

"Xiao Po, are you asleep?"

"Sister Lexuan? What brings you here?"

Sensing the doubt and panic in her younger brother's voice, Zhang Lexuan stepped out of the shadows and followed the moonlight to the bedside.

"Others may not be able to see through you, but how could your sister not understand you? The aftereffects of the Evil Emperor's sacrifice must be very painful."

"Sister Lexuan"

"Don't talk, does your head hurt? Let me rub it for you."

After saying that, Zhang Lexuan slowly sat down on the edge of the bed.

Then, she gently lifted her hand and carefully moved Lin Po's head onto her lap.

"How's it going? Are you feeling better?"

"Um"

"Next time you're feeling unwell, you can't hide it from your sister again."

"Um"

"Is there anything I can help you with? Like, Da Ming and Er Ming?" "Sister Le Xuan, you guessed it already."

"You, when have you ever kept anything from me since you were a child? It seems that their spirit rings and spirit bones can solve your current predicament?"

Although her words still carried a questioning tone, her tone clearly indicated that she believed her guess was correct.

"Well, before I truly break through to the Title Douluo level, no matter how deep my spiritual power is, I cannot break through to the level of tangible and substantial."

"Therefore, I need their two spirit rings to help me take the final step, at which point all the problems will be solved."

"Oh, I see. I understand."

As the pleasant sounds faded, the empty room once again returned to the tranquility unique to the night.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Po finally fell into a deep sleep, and Zhang Lexuan was finally freed to leave the bedroom quietly.

On the other side, the crowd that had been waiting for a long time was as anxious as ants on a hot pan, pacing around in circles.

Upon seeing the door suddenly open, they rushed to Zhang Lexuan's side without saying a word, and Kong Deming's tone was unusually urgent.

"Le Xuan, how is Lin boy?"

"His condition is not bad, and the solution is the same as I guessed. Xiao Po needs the divine rings and bones of those two divine beasts."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Lexuan's expression turned unusually indifferent, causing Han Ruoruo and Wang Dong'er to instinctively shiver.

The Empress is angry; some beasts are in for trouble!
"Great-grandfather, you know that plans can never keep up with changes! I don't want to wait any longer!"

Upon hearing this, Kong Deming immediately understood.

I?
Normally, his great-granddaughter had never used this special self-reference when chatting with him in private.

It seems that Lin's poor condition is making her anxious.

"Alright, the preparations have come to this point. If we delay any longer, we'll only be able to focus on the details. There's really no need to wait any longer."

"I will immediately gather all the level nine soul masters and deploy them on the border of Xingluo!"

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, great-grandfather."

Before Zhang Lexuan could finish speaking, Kong Deming suddenly took to the air, intending to personally go to the sacrificial hall to issue orders and arrange for all the sacrificial servants to participate in the battle.

Seeing this, Jing Hongchen also got up to leave.

The objective was simple: to mobilize all available Soul Masters within the Mingde Hall to the border.

"Your Majesty, I will go first. Although Mingde Hall is in charge of scientific research, as the elite of the empire, we should always be taken to the battlefield to practice."

"Master Jing, you are very kind. On behalf of Xiao Po, I would like to express my gratitude."

After Jing Hongchen walked out of the Kong Mansion, Zhang Lexuan turned to look at Han Ruoruo and casually took out a jade military talisman from her soul tool and handed it to her.

"Ruo Ruo, I hope you can take my place and guard Mingdu to prevent villains from attacking."

"In addition, you need to keep an eye on the sisters in the Prince's Mansion and make sure they don't worry too much about Xiaopo after they come out of seclusion."

Han Ruoruo: "."

Holy crap?! The Empress is leading the army into battle?! This is a plot you rarely see even in traditional stories!

On the other hand, would Little Po agree to this?
However, the current situation did not allow her to hesitate for a moment, so she immediately accepted the military token and agreed firmly.

"Ruoruo obeys!"

Upon seeing this, Zhang Lexuan nodded slightly.

She knew, of course, that as the emperor of a country, she should not leave the capital so easily, much less follow the army to the front lines.

However, her anxieties made it impossible for her to remain completely rational.

Even if Lin Po blames her afterward, she wants to witness it to the very last moment and retrieve the life-saving 'medicine'.

"Dong'er, you should disguise yourself and come with me!"

"Ah, oh, Wang Dong'er obeys!"

After arranging everything, Zhang Lexuan glanced back at the door, her gaze hardening once more, before striding towards the palace.

. . .

A day later, a group of more than a dozen people stood ready to depart on the plains surrounding the capital.

The most eye-catching of them all was the boy lying on a stretcher, being carried by four level-nine soul masters.

"Um... Sister Lexuan? Empress Sister? I shouldn't be crippled yet."

"Little Po, be good."

"Yes!"

With no other choice, Lin Po could only lie quietly on the stretcher, looking around at the many worshippers whose shoulders were heaving.

Hmph! A bunch of old idiots! I'll remember this grudge!
(End of this chapter)