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

Chapter 97 Xingluo temporarily withdraws its troops and returns to Sucheng! (Please continue reading)

"Either retreat or fight!"

Dugu Bo, transformed into the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, hovered high in the sky, his cold gaze fixed on the Star Luo Emperor, his threat evident.

Dai Tianqiong's face was extremely ugly.

But considering Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphorous Serpent King Poison, he still dared not act rashly.

"Damn it. Dugu Bo's existence poses a far greater threat to our Star Luo army than any other Title Douluo!"

Dugu Bo, a titled Douluo capable of poisoning an entire city, is the nemesis of the army.

"Withdraw troops!"

Dai Tianqiong's voice was low and suppressed, as if every word was squeezed out from between his teeth.

Think about it again and again,

He still dared not provoke Dugu Bo.

Upon hearing this order, the 300,000 soldiers of the Star Luo Army looked at each other in bewilderment, most of them feeling extremely aggrieved.

They came in full force, but now they have to retreat in disgrace?

however,
When their gazes fell upon the Azure Phosphorous Serpent King coiled high in the sky, fear ultimately overwhelmed their will to fight.

Wherever that poisonous fog passes, it can corrode even steel; how can flesh and blood withstand it?
"His Majesty!"

A Star Luo general, with a fierce and resolute character, said in a low voice, unwilling to give up, "Your subject is willing to fight to the death to stop Poison Douluo and buy time for the army!"

Dai Tianqiong glanced at him, his voice low and dangerous: "What, you dare to disobey the imperial decree?"

"Don't dare!"

The general immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word.

The Xingluo army slowly retreated, their battle flags drooping, their morale low.

Dai Tianqiong stood with his hands behind his back on the golden chariot, his gaze dark as he looked toward the direction of the city of plastic, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

"Sikong Mingde...Dugu Bo..."

Dai Tianqiong murmured the two names, his eyes surging with murderous intent, "I will settle this score with you sooner or later!"

……

Sculpt the city walls.

With Zhou Lie's retreating Star Luo army, their tense nerves finally relaxed slightly.

He turned to look at the emerald green figure in mid-air, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said loudly, "Thank you very much, Your Majesty Poison Douluo, for your timely assistance! If Your Majesty had not arrived in time, I fear today..."

Dugu Bo retracted his martial spirit form and gracefully landed on the city wall.

He waved his hand, interrupting Zhou Lie:

"No need. I am here to lend a hand at the request of your Marquis."

Hearing this,

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhou Lie's eyes: "Lord Marquis? Didn't he just return to Tiandou City?"

Dugu Bo snorted lightly, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes: "Your Marquis is quite shrewd. He guessed that Xingluo would take the opportunity to make trouble, and specially asked me to make this trip before he left."

Zhou Lie suddenly realized, and then showed admiration: "Your Excellency's foresight is admirable!"

Dugu Bo glanced at the 100,000 troops standing guard below the city and nodded slightly: "The soldiers of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion are indeed quite good."

"Faced with 300,000 enemy troops, not a single person retreated."

Zhou Lie straightened his back, his tone filled with pride: "The sons of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion are never afraid of battle!"

"very good."

Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject: "However, Xingluo will probably not let this retreat go so easily."

“Dai Tianqiong is a vengeful man and will definitely make a comeback.”

"I will finally understand!"

Zhou Lie's expression turned serious: "I have already ordered all battalions to strengthen their defenses, with scouts patrolling day and night, so as not to give Xingluo any opportunity to take advantage."

"Ah."

Dugu Bo nodded, then turned and walked towards the Marquis's residence, leaving behind only one sentence:

"I will remain in the Marquis's residence until your lord returns. If the Star Luo army returns, report it immediately."

"Yes!"

Zhou Lie gazed in the direction Dugu Bo had left and bowed deeply.

He then turned to his adjutant beside him and said in a deep voice, "Pass down the order: the entire army is on high alert! We cannot let our guard down!"

"Yes!"

The lieutenant clasped his hands in acceptance of the order and quickly departed.

On the city wall, Zhou Lie gazed resolutely in the direction where Xingluo's troops had retreated. He knew that this war had only just begun.
……

An hour later, in the city of Sucheng.

Two bolts of lightning ripped through the sky and crashed down onto the city wall.

Sikong Mingde and Sikong Zhen arrived riding on lightning, their bodies still crackling with thunder, exuding an imposing aura.

"Master Hou!"

Zhou Lie was overjoyed and quickly stepped forward to pay his respects.

Sikong Mingde nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the soldiers on the city wall, and said in a deep voice, "You have all worked hard."

Sikong Zhen then looked directly at Dugu Bo, clasped his hands in thanks, and said, "Thank you for your help, Grandpa Dugu."

Dugu Bo flew out of the Marquis's residence, waved his hand, and asked directly, "No need to be so polite, is Yanyan alright?"

Sikong Zhen smiled slightly: "Yanzi is very good."

After absorbing a 50,000-year-old head bone, Dugu Yan's soul power increased significantly, and she will soon become a Soul King.

Hear the words.

Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes: "You gave the soul bone to Yanyan?"

Seeing that Dugu Bo had pointed it out, Sikong Zhen was not surprised and nodded with a smile.

"Thanks."

Dugu Bo's smile widened.

Sikong Mingde laughed heartily, "No need to be so polite. Zhen'er always repays kindness. What is a soul bone?"

"Row."

Dugu Bo waved his hand, "Now that you're all back, I must return to Tiandou City to find my precious granddaughter."

"Well, have a nice trip!"

Sikong Mingde and Sikong Zhen spoke one after the other.

"You should also be careful. After all, the Star Luo Empire is very powerful, and its military strength is much stronger than that of the Heaven Dou side."

After saying that, Dugu Bo's figure flashed, transforming into a streak of emerald light and disappearing into the horizon.

After Dugu Bo left.

Sikong Mingde glanced around at the surrounding generals and said solemnly, "The Xingluo army is pressing in. We must convene a meeting immediately to discuss countermeasures!"

"Yes, sir!!"

The generals responded in unison.

In Sucheng, within the army of the Marquis of Weiyuan, Sikong Mingde was extremely popular, and his prestige was outrageously high.

even,

In the eyes of these 100,000 soldiers, the Marquis's orders were more effective than imperial edicts!

……

The main tent of the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence.

Sikong Mingde sat in the first seat, Sikong Zhen sat in the first seat on the left, and Zhou Lie and several high-ranking generals stood on either side.

"Although the Xingluo army retreated, it did not truly withdraw."

Zhou Lie said in a deep voice, "They are stationed on the plains thirty miles away, clearly preparing for the next siege."

Sikong Mingde tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his gaze cold and stern: "Dai Tianqiong will not let this go. His retreat this time is only out of fear of the old poisoner, not out of fear of my Weiyuan Marquis's Mansion."

"grandfather."

Sikong Zhen suddenly spoke, his voice deep and sharp, "Instead of passively defending, we should take the initiative to attack."

Everyone inside the tent was shocked.

"Take the initiative?"

Zhou Lie frowned. "But the Xingluo army still has 300,000 troops. We are short-handed, and it would be too risky to attack rashly."

Sikong Zhen calmly said, "That's precisely why they didn't expect us to take the initiative."

Sikong Mingde's gaze was deep as he slowly said, "Zhen'er, do you mean... a night raid?"

"good."

A glint of lightning flashed in Sikong Zhen's eyes. "Tonight, the Xingluo army has just retreated, their morale is low, and their defenses are lax."

"If we launch a surprise attack on their main camp, we will surely succeed!"

Zhou Lie pondered for a moment, then a glint of light flashed in his eyes: "My lord, the young master's suggestion is feasible. If successful, it will surely dampen the spirits of Xingluo!"

Sikong Mingde remained silent for a moment, then suddenly slammed his hand on the table, his eyes flashing with sharpness: "Fine! Let's launch a night raid!"

(End of this chapter)