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

Chapter 152 The Guardian Soul Beast Ice Fiend, Star Luo and Spirit Hall Join Forces?
During the flight.

Sikong Zhen closed his eyes to rest, no longer cultivating the power of soul restoration, but instead comprehending the way of thunder.

After obtaining the Black Thunder Drum, as well as the 100,000-year-old external soul bone and the Thunder Swamp Domain, his understanding of thunder deepened considerably.

I reckon we should be able to ring the thunder bell nine times in a row.

"Master, Heavenly Dou City is just ahead." The voice of the Ice Fiend Bear pulled him back to reality.

"Ah."

Sikong Zhen opened his eyes.

On the distant horizon, a magnificent city gradually came into view, with towering walls, fluttering banners, and a resplendent palace shining brightly in the morning sun.

The defenders on the city wall also discovered their presence, and horns sounded throughout the sky.

"Let's go."

Sikong Zhen instructed, "We will land directly in the Imperial Palace Square."

Ice Fiend Bear nodded in understanding.

Sikong Zhen controlled the Thunder Eagle, causing it to slow down.

As the distance closed, it became clear that the palace square was filled with civil and military officials, with the leader being none other than Sikong Mingde, dressed in a dragon robe.

"Zhen'er!"

After ascending the throne, Sikong Mingde was extremely pleased with himself, and his face was full of smiles.

The Thunder Eagle landed steadily, stirring up a gentle breeze.

Sikong Zhen leaped down lightly.

The Ice Fiend Bear also jumped down amidst the shocked gazes of the officials. Anyone could see that this ice bear, which was only two meters tall, was definitely not simple!
"grandfather."

Sikong Zhen smiled and waved.

Sikong Mingde strode forward and, just like before, patted him on the shoulder without any awkwardness, his eyes full of relief and joy: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!"

Sikong Zhen's gaze swept over the important officials present, finally settling on his grandfather's face. He said in a deep voice, "Grandpa, let's talk alone."

Sikong Mingde understood and waved away his attendants: "Let's go, the two of us will go to the Imperial Study."

On his way to the Imperial Study, Sikong Zhen noticed that the palace guards seemed much stricter than usual.

A faint sense of impending doom could be felt.

It seems that during his absence, Heaven Dou City, or rather the Heaven Dou Empire, has not been peaceful.

……

In the imperial study, the scent of sandalwood wafts through the air.

Sikong Zhen glanced around at the surroundings and chuckled, jokingly saying, "Grandpa, now that you're the emperor, you know how to enjoy life even more!"

"Go away, let's get down to business!"

Sikong Mingde smiled easily and contentedly.

Sikong Zhen's expression turned serious, and he began to recount his experiences in the far north, while Sikong Mingde's expression gradually became solemn.

"The Snow Empress, the leader of the Three Heavenly Kings of the Far North, is actually as powerful as Qian Daoliu?"

The old emperor tapped his fingers lightly on the dragon throne, his brow furrowed. "It seems the far north is more dangerous than we imagined."

"Not only that."

Sikong Zhen said in a deep voice, "I suspect that there are also unknown powerful soul beasts hidden in the Star Dou Great Forest. The Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape are likely just the guardians in the open."

Upon hearing this, a hint of shock flashed in Sikong Mingde's eyes: "Zhen'er, do you mean..."

"The Star Dou Great Forest, as the largest gathering place of soul beasts on the continent, should not be weaker than the far north."

Sikong Zhen picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued, "I suspect that there are likely soul beast powerhouses there comparable to the Three Heavenly Kings, or even stronger!"

Sikong Zhen fell into deep thought, then nodded.

"Makes sense."

In addition to the three Heavenly Kings of the far north, there are other soul beasts that are 100,000 years old.

The Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape of the Star Dou Great Forest are rather inferior; there is no comparison between the two.

For a long time,

Sikong Mingde raised his eyes and said, "There's one more thing, about Bibi Dong, whom you mentioned."

“She has the aura of divine inheritance.”

Sikong Zhen put down his teacup, his eyes flashing with lightning. "Although I'm not sure which deity it is, it must be a somewhat evil one." Just as the grandfather and grandson were talking, the Ice Fiend Bear let out a low growl from outside.

Sikong Zhen smiled slightly: "Grandpa, what do you think of the companions I brought back this time?"

Sikong Mingde stroked his beard and smiled, "To be valued so highly by you, one must be extraordinary."

"Ice Fiend".

Sikong Zhen called out.

The door to the Imperial Study opened silently, and the Ice Fiend Bear strode in with steady steps.

“This is my grandfather, the emperor of the Heavenly Dou Empire. You must not offend him in the future,” Sikong Zhen introduced.

Ice Fiend Bear patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, your grandfather is my grandfather!"

"Ok?"

Sikong Zhen raised an eyebrow; something really didn't sound right.
"No, I don't have a brat!"

Sikong Mingde's lips twitched, and he gave the Ice Demon Bear a disgruntled look.

He could sense that Ice Fiend was a powerful 100,000-year-old soul beast, but that didn't mean he was willing to take on a "grandson".

"Then... shall I call you Master?" the Ice Fiend Bear said, sounding a little aggrieved.

"Well, this is fine."

Sikong Mingde nodded in satisfaction.

Sikong Zhen smiled slightly, "Don't worry, we won't treat you like a servant. You can just call me 'Your Majesty'."

The Ice Fiend Bear gave a憨厚 (honest and simple) smile, but its ferocious aura was anything but honest.
Subsequently.

Sikong Zhen looked at his grandfather and continued, "Bing Sha's cultivation is close to two hundred thousand years, and his strength is comparable to a level 96 peak expert."

"I want it to serve as the guardian spirit beast of the Heaven Dou Empire."

"Oh?"

Sikong Mingde's eyes narrowed, his dragon robe fluttering even without wind. "Peak level 96?"

This strength exceeded his expectations.

The significance of a level 96 peak combatant to the Heavenly Dou Empire is self-evident.

The Ice Fiend Bear raised its head proudly and said, "If we were in the far north, with the advantage of the environment, I could fight against a level 97 opponent."

Sikong Mingde took a deep breath, calmed himself, and solemnly said:
"Welcome to the Heavenly Dou Empire."

"Just provide food and lodging." Bing Sha had no other ambitions and did not expect the Heavenly Dou Empire to find him rare and precious materials.

Sikong Mingde laughed loudly, "Haha, there's plenty of soul beast meat!"

"Really?"

"My word is as good as gold!"

Sikong Mingde said confidently, in his opinion, no matter how much the Ice Fiend Bear could eat, it couldn't possibly eat the national treasury out of business.

Compared to a level 96 peak guardian spirit beast, spirit beast meat is insignificant.

However, Sikong Mingde had never seen the Ice Fiend Bear's true form, which was a super giant bear with a body length of thirty meters.
Just now.

Hurried footsteps could be heard outside the hall.

A guard knelt on one knee: "Your Majesty, urgent military report!"

Sikong Mingde took the secret letter, quickly glanced at it, and his expression changed drastically: "The Star Luo Empire has amassed a large force on its border, and three elders from the Spirit Hall have suddenly appeared in the Star Luo Imperial City!"

"really."

Sikong Zhen was not surprised. "They finally couldn't hold back any longer."

Sikong Mingde handed the secret letter to his grandson: "Zhen'er, what do you think?"

Sikong Zhen quickly scanned the contents, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "The Spirit Hall is full of powerful experts, and the Star Luo Empire has a strong military. If the two forces join forces, they will be an unprecedented formidable enemy."

"but."

"But what?" Sikong Mingde asked.

Sikong Zhen paused for a moment, then continued, "The Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire are bound to have their own ulterior motives and cannot possibly cooperate sincerely."

"If war really breaks out, we're not afraid; we can just stall for time."

(End of this chapter)