Douluo Continent: The World Shines with Stars

Chapter 86 The Arrival of the Sun and Moon Emperor

As the Ninth Elder's injuries gradually healed, the First Elder sensed the increase in the number of patrols in the city and knew that he could no longer wait like this.

"Ninth Brother, get ready, we're about to break out."

A squad of soldiers clad in golden armor were patrolling the outskirts of Sunrise City. They knew they were looking for two wanted criminals, but from the city lord down, no one seemed particularly interested in the mission.

These junior soldiers followed suit, casually taking a walk around the streets every day, which was equivalent to clocking in for work.

"Captain, how long do you think we'll have to keep Sunrise City under lockdown? We're running low on supplies."

"I don't know. I heard we're waiting for a big shot from above, but I don't know who it is."

"A big shot? Who is it?"

"Why are you asking so many questions? Hurry up and finish patrolling this street, then we'll go for a drink."

The two elders, hidden in the shadows, listened to the soldiers' conversation and felt their hearts sink even more. This big shot must be at least a top-tier Soul Douluo. If they waited for him to arrive, it would be even more difficult for the two of them to leave.

The Grand Elder was somewhat dazed. In the hundred years before he came to the Sun Moon Continent, he never imagined that one day, after becoming a Title Douluo, he would be hunted by a group of Soul Douluos.

A dozen days ago, after he and the Ninth Elder escaped from Mingdu, they were preparing to go to the Moon Viewing Mountains to meet up with Xu Mingxi, but they were unexpectedly intercepted on the way.

The Grand Elder initially thought that the person who intercepted him was a Soul Douluo, and that he could quickly deal with him and leave. However, he did not expect that this Soul Douluo had a Soul Power of Level 89 and, with his Level 8 Soul Tools, managed to hold the Grand Elder back.

In a short while, the pursuers arrived in their flying soul tools, and the First Elder and the Ninth Elder were surrounded.

In the end, it was the Ninth Elder who, despite being injured, briefly controlled the leading Soul Master, and the First Elder used his Ninth Soul Skill to open a way out.

The two fled into Sunrise City and mingled among the residents, hoping that this would make the Sun Moon Empire's army wary and give them a chance to catch their breath.

Unexpectedly, just as the two were planning to recover from their injuries and find another opportunity to leave, a soul-guided shield rose above Sunrise City, trapping them inside.

As the golden-armored soldiers departed, the Grand Elder focused his attention on the blue soul-guiding shield not far away, activating his Martial Soul True Form and causing his ninth soul ring to flash.

His body was surrounded by surging waves of energy, and starlight from the night sky seemed to gather above his head as if endless points of light were falling.

Such an unusual phenomenon naturally attracted the attention of the city's guards. Warning soul-guided fireworks bloomed in the sky, and all the Soul Saints and above in Sunrise City began to gather here.

Before they arrived, the Grand Elder had already launched his attack. His ninth soul skill, Great Desolate Starfall, ripped a large hole in the soul guide shield and completely destroyed that section of the city wall.

The deafening roar of the explosion echoed throughout the city. The two elders leaped into the air and rushed out of the city. As the eldest elder fled for his life, he looked back and saw that although the pursuers were still far away, they were getting closer and closer. His already unpleasant expression became even more gloomy.

"Damn soul tools!" the Grand Elder cursed inwardly. It had been like this before; these Soul Douluos piloting soul tools were flying faster than him, a Title Douluo.

Fortunately, it was nighttime for the Star Crown Martial Soul, and the First Elder's speed and endurance had greatly improved, so he wouldn't be caught up for a while. He led the Ninth Elder to flee towards the Demon Forest, intending to use the soul beasts there to completely shake off the pursuers.

Xu Mingxi and his companion rushed to Sunrise City, but they were still a step too late. Looking at the breached city walls and the chaos engulfing the city, a surge of rage rose within Xu Mingxi. After capturing the official maintaining order, forcing him to reveal the whereabouts of the two elders, and killing him, the two quickly headed towards the Demon Forest.

At this moment, Xu Mingxi's heart was filled with anxiety and fear. Whether in his past life or this life, he had never experienced the death of a loved one. Even though he had seen many deaths in this life, this was still different.

"Grandpa, you must wait for me."

……

On the other side, as time went by, only a few high-level Soul Douluos remained among the pursuers, but the Ninth Elder's soul power was almost exhausted.

The First Elder's soul power had been depleted by more than half. He carried the Ninth Elder on his back and ran wildly towards the Demon Forest. He no longer felt disgust for the soul tool, but instead felt an infinite longing for it.

If he also possessed a flying soul tool like the pursuers, they would definitely not be able to catch up with him.

"Elder, you can go on your own. Don't worry about me."

"Ninth Brother, what did you say? Our Star Crown Sect will never abandon any disciple. Hang in there a little longer, we'll be at the Demon Forest soon."

The Grand Elder frantically squeezed out the soul power within his body. With the Demon Forest right in front of them, how could they give up?

Suddenly, he felt a huge crisis coming from behind. Before he could turn around, he threw the Ninth Elder away in a panic. He tried to leave, but it was too late.

A purple divine light, filled with destruction, swept past, completely obliterating the Grand Elder's left arm without leaving a trace.

Using his soul power to temporarily stop the bleeding from his wound, the First Elder forced himself to turn around sharply, only to see a powerful figure descending from the sky flicking a purple light at the Ninth Elder in the distance.

"No!!"

The Grand Elder used up his last bit of soul power, and his fourth soul ring lit up. He extended the Star Guardian to its maximum extent, and the purple light collided with the Star Guardian, stirring up a lot of dust.

The Ninth Elder was temporarily saved, but the First Elder, already severely injured, attacked with all his might, which only exacerbated his injuries. He couldn't help but spit out another mouthful of blood, his face turned as pale as paper, and his aura instantly weakened.

The Ninth Elder, having recovered, slowly walked over and helped the First Elder up. The two calmly looked at the man standing in the sky, his purple hair flamboyant and his whole body exuding majesty.

Xu Mingxi has already obtained the opportunity to become a god. Their purpose in coming to the Sun and Moon Continent has been achieved. Compared to death, they are more afraid of Xu Mingxi suddenly rushing out, but they are no match for the man in front of them.

The Grand Elder watched as the three high-level Soul Douluos who had been chasing them caught up, then controlled his flying Soul Guidance Device to land below the man. He knelt on one knee and addressed him as "Your Majesty." He knew that he was most likely doomed this time.

He could sense that the emperor of the Sun Moon Empire in front of him had a similar soul power level to himself, both at level ninety-two. However, his long escape had depleted his soul power, and the sneak attack he had just suffered had left him severely injured. He had no strength left to fight back.

The elder suddenly sneered. If he had known, he would have stayed in Sunrise City instead of running away. He could have used his ultimate move to drag a few Soul Douluos down with him and made half the city pay with their lives. He wouldn't have been chased to this point by a few Soul Douluos. It would be a laughing stock if word got out.

(End of this chapter)