Douluo Continent: Five Thunders Shake the Drums, I am the Thunder Emperor!

Chapter 115 The Heavenly Dou Reinforcements Stand By Coldly? Lord Marquis, Rebel! (Leave of Absence)
There was dead silence between heaven and earth.

The Star Luo soldiers were stunned, staring at the thunder giant that Sikong Zhen had transformed into, and the pool of flesh and blood. Their weapons clattered to the ground.

Their emperor is the supreme being of the Star Luo Empire.
He was smashed into mincemeat with a single slap?

"Your Majesty!"

A Star Luo general knelt down, trembling, then suddenly stood up and let out a heart-wrenching howl: "Run! Run for your lives!"

"boom--"

The morale of the Star Luo army completely collapsed.

Banners fell to the ground, armor was discarded, and the few Xingluo soldiers who had been fighting fiercely just moments before were now fleeing frantically in all directions.

Some soldiers even started pushing and shoving each other in order to fight for their escape route.

Sikong Zhen coldly watched the rout of the enemy army and did not pursue them.

The Thunder Giant slowly dissipated, revealing his tall and imposing figure. He descended from the sky and stepped in front of his grandfather.

"Grandpa, please heal your injuries first."

Sikong Zhen turned around and helped Sikong Mingde up, then took out the Dragon Leaf given to him by Dugu Bo from his storage soul tool.

"it is good."

Sikong Mingde did not refuse. He was in urgent need of treatment, otherwise he might suffer from hidden injuries.

Sikong Mingde accepted the dragon mushroom leaf.

He sensed the powerful life energy contained within and immediately swallowed it.

The dragon mushroom leaf melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a warm current that flowed through his limbs and bones, rapidly repairing his damaged meridians and internal organs.

Just a few moments.

Sikong Mingde's pale face regained some color, and his wounds began to heal at a visible speed.

He breathed a long sigh of relief and exclaimed, "What a powerful medicine!"

"These dragon mushroom leaves truly live up to their reputation as a miraculous medicine for healing."

Sikong Zhen smiled slightly: "This was given to me by Grandpa Dugu. It was originally intended for unforeseen circumstances, but it has come in handy now."

Speaking of Dugu Bo.

Sikong Mingde frowned slightly: "Speaking of which, why hasn't the old poisoner arrived yet? I sent him a message long ago; this shouldn't be the case."

"At the speed of a Title Douluo, he should have arrived in Plastic City long ago."

Sikong Zhen also looked thoughtful: "According to Grandpa, either Grandpa Dugu did not receive the message, or something unexpected happened. Grandpa Dugu may have been held up."

The two exchanged a glance, a sense of unease rising within them.

"Let's go back to the city first and then talk about it."

Sikong Mingde said in a deep voice.

Sikong Zhen nodded, and followed his grandfather into the sky, heading straight for Sucheng.

……

On the city wall of the city of Sucheng.

The soldiers of Weiyuan Army were already lined up and waiting.

Upon seeing Sikong Mingde and Sikong Zhen approaching, Zhou Lie was the first to rush forward, kneeling on one knee: "My lord! Are you alright?"

Sikong Mingde waved his hand: "It's alright, thanks to Zhen'er who arrived in time."

Zhou Lie looked up at Sikong Zhen, his eyes filled with reverence: "Young Marquis, your divine might is unparalleled! You killed the Star Luo Emperor with a single move, and your fame has shaken all directions!"

"Your fame is being spread far and wide among the brothers!"

On the city walls and inside the fortified city, the soldiers of the Weiyuan Army shouted in unison: "Young Marquis is mighty! Young Marquis is invincible!"

The sound was like a tidal wave, shaking the heavens.

Sikong Zhen nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the blood-soaked soldiers, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Without their desperate fighting, Sucheng would have been breached long ago.

"Zhou Lie, leave a few elite squads to patrol the city walls, the rest of you return to camp immediately to heal and rest," Sikong Mingde ordered.

"Yes!"

Zhou Lie clasped his hands in acceptance of the order and quickly made the arrangements.

Subsequently.

Sikong Zhen gazed at the fleeing Xingluo army outside the city, then looked towards the distant Xingluo Empire, his eyes flashing with lightning. Although he had won this battle, he knew that the Xingluo Empire might not give up so easily.

The Star Luo Empire has lost its emperor and empress. If a new ruler ascends the throne, he will surely seek revenge in order to appease the people.

……

Back at the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence.

As soon as Sikong Mingde sat down, a maidservant served him hot tea.

He took a sip, his brows still furrowed: "Zhen'er, I have a feeling something's not right. Brother Dugu hasn't arrived, and there's been no news from His Majesty either. This doesn't make sense."

Sikong Zhen pondered for a moment and said, "Grandpa, do you think it could be His Majesty?"

Sikong Mingde shook his head: "It's hard to say. But there's probably something else going on behind the Star Luo Empire's massive attack."

“Although Dai Tianqiong is ambitious, he wouldn’t go to such lengths.”

Just now.

Zhou Lie rushed in, accompanied by a scout.

"My lord."

Zhou Lie hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Sikong Mingde's eyes narrowed, and he asked in a deep voice, "What happened?"

Zhou Lie did not speak, but gave the scout a look. The scout quickly replied, "Reporting to His Majesty, the reinforcements sent by the Marquis are holding back at Qingfeng Gorge, a hundred miles away."

"what!"

Sikong Mingde suddenly stood up, lightning crackling around him.

Sikong Zhen appeared unusually calm, though his fists were clenched tighter, and a barely perceptible coldness flashed in his eyes.

"My lord, this is clearly..."

Zhou Lie was about to speak when Sikong Mingde raised his hand to stop him.

Sikong Mingde slowly rose, gazing towards the direction of Tiandou City, his eyes unusually profound:
"His Majesty's suppression has never stopped. Three years ago, he reduced the food and pay of my Weiyuan Army. Two years ago, he transferred away several Soul Saints under my command. Now he is just putting his methods out in the open."

Zhou Lie's eyes suddenly reddened, and he knelt on one knee: "My lord! Our brothers of the Weiyuan Army will fight to the death, but His Majesty..."

After a pause,
Zhou Lie suddenly looked up, "My lord, let's rebel! You can be the emperor!"

These words were like a thunderclap.

It exploded in the main hall of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion.

Sikong Mingde neither rebuked nor responded immediately.

He walked to the window, gazing intently into the distance, as if trying to look across thousands of miles to meet the gaze of that ruthless emperor.

Sikong Zhen stood to the side, a wisp of lightning flickering slightly at his fingertips, his eyes cold.

a long time,

Sikong Mingde slowly spoke: "Zhou Lie, do you know what you're saying?"

Zhou Lie gritted his teeth and kowtowed heavily: "My lord! I have followed you in battle for thirty years and have never had a disloyal heart!"

"But today, the Star Luo army of 500,000 is pressing in. If the city of Sucheng falls, at least several million people will face the onslaught of the Star Luo army."

"But what about His Majesty? He sent troops here but remained inactive, watching us fight to the death!"

"He's using Xingluo to eliminate the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion!"

Zhou Lie became more and more excited as he spoke.

"My lord, you are more suited to be the emperor than Xue Ye! The 300,000 soldiers of the Weiyuan Army only recognize you, not the Tiandou royal family!"

The hall was deathly silent, save for the heavy breathing.

Sikong Mingde closed his eyes, and countless images flashed through his mind—

Thirty years ago, he led the Weiyuan Army to guard Sucheng and protect the peace of the Tiandou border.

Twenty years ago, he led a lone army deep into enemy territory and killed a general of Xingluo, but was impeached by court officials for "unauthorized provocation of border conflicts".

In recent years, due to the suppression during the snowy nights, the Weiyuan Army's food and pay were reduced year by year, and its generals were transferred away. Fortunately, its military power remained stable...

Even now, the bloody battle of Sucheng continues, but reinforcements are nowhere to be seen!
Sikong Mingde slowly opened his eyes, and deep within them, thunder seemed to surge.

"Zhen'er, what do you think?"

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(Single update. I've been feeling a bit unsettled lately, so I'm taking a day off.)
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