Douluo Continent: Reborn as Yuhao, I will never die in a battlefield.

Chapter 316 Turmoil in the Mingdou Mountains: A Prelude to War

Over the past few years of cultivation, Ning Tian has reached an extremely high level in developing his own martial soul.

The Nine-Treasure Glazed Pagoda in its normal state, and the Nine-Treasure Glazed Mace in its first stage.

He could easily transform his martial soul, and he had made great achievements in developing soul skills. Moreover, the soul skill that could remove the buffs of soul masters was completely engraved on the Nine Treasures Glazed Mace by Ning Tian.

Ning Tian has more than one passive soul skill like this.

Seeing Xiao Hongchen's brows relax, Huo Yuhao slowly withdrew his gaze.

When he was making "Unit-01", he added too many things and maxed out Blue's growth potential.

In addition, Xiao Hongchen spent a lot of money feeding Xiao Lan an unknown amount of high-grade spirit-forged metal.

Xiao Hongchen's latest achievement is chasing after someone who has just been promoted to the ninth level of Soul Master, which shows his strength.

However, Ning Tian is his disciple after all, and this is a team competition, so...

Sigh, let Xiao pray for good luck. Anyway, with Xiao Lan around, he won't die.

Thinking this, Huo Yuhao slowly withdrew his gaze and continued to focus his attention on Miss Angel.

As expected, Miss Angel's breakthrough is more important right now.

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Just as the Mingdu Soul Master Competition was in full swing, on the other side, in a military camp in the Mingdou Mountains, a dignified yet somewhat gloomy figure sat in his tent, his face showing a hint of unease.

"What exactly is the Sun Moon Empire trying to do?! This is the sixth time they've harassed us this month!"

The lieutenant standing to the side didn't dare to speak. Ever since the First Madam became a vegetable, the Eldest Young Master was killed, and the Second Young Master had his arm broken during the Seven Monsters selection, and his will was completely broken, rendering him practically useless, his Duke's emotions had become increasingly unstable.

He's fine when he's normal, but he becomes very impulsive when he gets angry.

At this point, his best option was to remain silent.

After a long while, the anger in Dai Hao's eyes gradually subsided, and reason returned to his mind. He sighed slightly and his gaze fell on the message in his hand again.

This is the Mingdou Mountain Range, a natural defensive line formed after the collision between the Sun Moon Continent and the Douluo Continent.

Because of the almost irreconcilable conflict between the Sun Moon Empire and the Douluo Three Kingdoms, both the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire deployed their troops here. Basically, every ten days or so, a small-scale conflict would occur between the two sides.

It can be said that the Mingdou Mountains have never been peaceful since the day they were born.

But there have been far too many small-scale clashes these past few days!

In the past, small-scale conflicts involved only a dozen or so soldiers fighting briefly, after which both sides sustained minor injuries and eventually returned to their respective positions.

There will be no deaths during the entire process; at most, there will be injuries, just like going through the motions.

The soldiers and even the generals on both sides tacitly accepted this rule and remained peaceful.

However, now, the Sun Moon Empire has taken the lead in violating this long-standing tacit rule, provoking conflict time and time again!

This is really abnormal.

At first, it was just a simple conflict between a few people, then it became a conflict between small teams of more than ten people, and later it inexplicably escalated into a conflict between a company of one hundred people.

Several soldiers even died along the way!

The problem was far too obvious, but it was precisely because it was so obvious that Dai Hao was unsure, since war wasn't something that could be started on a whim.

He, the Duke of the White Tiger, did indeed hold a high position in the army and enjoyed great prestige, seemingly enjoying extraordinary prestige. However, in reality, during this "peaceful period," he had no right to act rashly without imperial decree.

After a brief silence, Dai Hao looked at the adjutant beside him and calmly said, "I have already written to His Majesty. Judging by the time, it should arrive soon. We just need to wait a little longer for a reply. As for the time in between..." Dai Hao paused slightly, his tone becoming more serious, "Double the number of patrol and garrison troops. If the Sun Moon Empire comes to provoke us, do not engage in conflict. If they cross the border, kill them on sight!"

A hint of menace was revealed, and the general's heart trembled. He immediately replied:

"Yes, Your Grace!"

Dai Hao nodded and waved his hand: "Go down."

"Yes!" With that, the officer quickly left.

Inside the tent, Dai Hao's gaze fell once again on the letter recording the news in his hand, and his eyes unconsciously darkened again.

"Empire of the Sun and Moon. Empire of the Sun and Moon"

Dai Hao murmured to himself that if his eldest son hadn't died, he would be under his command by now, and he could try to gradually give his eldest son power.

If his second son had not become a despondent and useless person, he would surely have achieved success in cultivation. In that case, even if his eldest son had an accident, there would still be a successor.

But the truth is, there aren't that many "what ifs".

Although he has another son who is training in the military, he is still quite inferior to his other two sons.

Ugh.

The most pressing matter is still concerning the Sun Moon Empire. I hope Your Majesty can provide a satisfactory response.

Dai Hao shook his head, gradually suppressing the distracting thoughts in his mind, and continued to handle official business.

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Xingluo City, Imperial Palace.

After dismissing everyone, Xu Jiawei slowly handed the urgent letter in his hand to Xu Jiujiu, who was standing to the side.

What do you think?

After reading the letter, he remained silent for a long time, then hesitated for a moment before finally speaking:

"Since the Sun Moon Empire slandered my Star Luo for assassinating the Sun Moon Emperor's heir more than half a year ago, there have been constant conflicts on the border for the past six months."

"But these conflicts were all confined to a certain scope, yet this one suddenly escalated. Perhaps... the Sun Moon Empire is considering war?"

"It's not that simple anymore."

Xu Jiawei shook his head: "If I were the emperor of the Sun Moon Empire, I would never make such a 'grand show' before the war."

"The best option would be to gather information, maintain the status quo, and then launch a surprise attack!"

"And now, if the conflict escalates like this, everyone will subconsciously wonder if it is the prelude to war, and then everyone's attention will be focused on the border."

"What's the point of doing this?"

Never underestimate your opponent; this is what Xu Jiawei learned in the struggle for succession.

Could an emperor who ascends the throne be a good-for-nothing? He knew that the current emperor of the Sun Moon Empire had nearly twenty brothers back then, and this emperor had fought his way out of the encirclement. How could he be a pushover?

Was this intended to draw my attention to the border? Or did they anticipate my thoughts and do this on purpose, betting on whether I would fall for their trick?

Xu Jiawei fell into deep thought.

If this were Go, then it would be like the stars and the sun and moon each holding black and white pieces, locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle, when the sun and moon suddenly placed a piece in a strange place.

Nobody knows whether it's a bad touch or a brilliant one.

(End of this chapter)