The Tree Realm Descends on Douluo Continent

Chapter 226 Cleaning Up the Surroundings, Aiming at Blue Lightning

It was around eight or nine o'clock at night, but the Tiandou City Imperial Palace was brightly lit.

As soon as Li Xun and Ning Fengzhi entered, they were invited to the Imperial Study by the attendants with the highest level of courtesy.

Qian Renxue was already standing outside the door. Seeing Ning Fengzhi and Li Xun approaching, she quickly stepped forward to greet them, saying, "Teacher and Junior Brother, you must have had a long journey. You could have rested for the night before coming!"

"Soul Masters aren't that fragile; national affairs are more important." Ning Fengzhi smiled and led Li Xun forward.

The three of them staged a scene in front of the imperial study, demonstrating respect for their teacher and brotherly devotion.

Inside the Imperial Study, a small, exquisite table was set up in the spacious hall, with tea, pastries, and other refreshments laid out on it. A small charcoal stove was also there, boiling water.

Li Xunning, Feng Zhi, and Qian Renxue sat facing each other, recounting their experiences during their trip to Wuhun City.

After a long while, the conversation ended, and Qian Renxue looked worried: "Teacher, what should we do next? Should we appease the Kingdom of Barak and the Kingdom of Sylvis, or quell the rebellion?"

"Suppress the rebellion first. If these people can betray us once, they will do it again. Appeasement is just a last resort." Ning Fengzhi smiled and put down his exquisite teacup.

"Teacher, won't this have an impact on the empire?" Qian Renxue couldn't help but worry.

Having just enjoyed the benefits of power and witnessed the scene of 80,000 people bowing their heads, she couldn't help but feel reluctant and heartbroken for the empire that was about to split apart.

Li Xun and Ning Fengzhi exchanged glances secretly.

On the way here, the two had already discussed this issue, but most of the conversation revolved around Qian Renxue's personality.

Although Qian Renxue now holds the reins of the Heaven Dou Empire and serves as the young master of the Spirit Hall, she is still relatively inexperienced. While her personality has changed somewhat recently, she still lacks the charisma and skill of a mature ruler.

It's normal to feel anxious and helpless in the face of an impending war within the empire.

Not to mention that most of the important positions in the Heaven Dou Empire are now occupied by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Without Ning Fengzhi or Li Xun by their side, any orders issued by Qian Renxue would be delayed again and again.

Even the memorials submitted from below were basically what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School wanted Qian Renxue to see.

"Your Highness, compared to the strength we possess, these two kingdoms are merely a minor issue. As long as we kill the ringleader, their armies will crumble," Ning Fengzhi said with certainty.

It seems she was still affected by her anxiety and fear of loss, but Ning Fengzhi's words have awakened her.

Qian Renxue pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded. Her eyes brightened as she looked at Ning Fengzhi: "I understand, teacher, but there's one more thing. What do you think should be done with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect?"

Ning Fengzhi frowned, caught in a dilemma. Although he had already discussed this matter with Li Xun, he still couldn't help feeling a little reluctant when it came to making a decision.

"Teacher, hesitation only leads to more trouble. We have many conflicts with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect. The best choice is to nip the danger in the bud as soon as possible," Li Xun said, seeing Ning Fengzhi's hesitation.

Ning Fengzhi is good in every way, except that he can be a bit sentimental at times. Li Xun guessed that this might be a symptom of aging.

But his teacher was sentimental, and he couldn't go along with him. The timeline of this world had been rewritten because of his appearance, and Li Xun was unsure about what would happen in the future. He needed to have everything under his control to feel at ease.

Yu Yuanzhen's behavior was too normal, which was very different from the neurotic Douluo powerhouses.

Li Xun would not allow such normal people to exist in Douluo Continent.

As for Yu Xiaogang, Li Xun never took him seriously. If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't afford to offend Bibi Dong, who had already started her divine trial, he would have killed this so-called master long ago.

As for that saying "He who obtains the master obtains the world," that's utter nonsense!

"The teacher was a little too soft-hearted!"

Ning Fengzhi sighed, a flash of guilt crossing his face: "Your Highness, Yu Yuanzhen, the sect leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, casually killed my Heavenly Dou Royal Knights, which is a blatant disregard for the authority of the Empire. I suggest that Your Highness send troops to wipe out this unjust sect."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's smile gradually broadened, and the hesitation in her heart instantly dissipated: "Then I will follow the teacher's advice."

She might not be able to bring herself to do other things, but she has absolutely zero tolerance for Lan Dian and Yu Xiaogang.

This isn't just about Yu Yuanzhen killing the Royal Knights; it also involves the ambiguous relationship between Yu Xiaogang and Bibi Dong. Although Qian Renxue vaguely knows that her father's death might not be simple, this isn't a reason for Yu Xiaogang to be suspected of having an affair with her mother.

A mere level 21 Great Soul Master was able to enjoy treatment by his mother's side that he had never received before. This was not only an insult to his father but also an insult to himself.

She knew that the army had no advantage against Soul Masters, but with the strength of the Heavenly Battle Army, even if they couldn't completely wipe out the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan, they could still remove the sect from the continent.

"Teacher, which one should we deal with first?" Qian Renxue asked.

"Let's start with the kingdom, quell the rebellion, and then, relying on the fierce aura of our soldiers, march on the Blue Lightning Overlord Clan."

The capital of the Kingdom of Barak was in a state of panic, completely devoid of the prosperity and bustle that a major city should have.

It's because war is about to break out.

The people were filled with resentment towards their aging king, and curses and insults poured out of their hearts, soon becoming uncontrollable.

Small groups began to gather and discuss their own and their families' future: "I think the old king is senile. He's so old, yet he still dreams of achieving unparalleled dominance. It's laughable."

"Damn it, his actions have really ruined us lowly people. I heard that the Heavenly Dou Royal Family sent a total of five titled officials this time, three of whom are coming to our side."

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"More importantly, they are followed by 50,000 Royal Knights and 100,000 elite troops, determined to wipe out the Barak royal family in one fell swoop."

"Hiss~ How am I supposed to fight this?"

"I think it's best to make plans as soon as possible."

There are many small groups gathered together like this, and they are filled with anxiety, fearing that they might accidentally fall into the meat grinder of the battlefield.

Even some high-ranking officials and nobles in the Kingdom of Barak were affected, and they all began to plan for their families.

Twenty days later, on a hillside on the Barak border.

A large banner suddenly emerged in full view. Then, a square formation of knights clad in gleaming silver armor slowly appeared on the horizon.

As the formation slowly took shape, Li Xun, along with Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Poison Douluo, floated gently above the heads of the 150,000 people. Their appearance was like a powerful stimulant, propelling the army's morale to the heavens.

Yang Wudi, clad in armor and positioned at the very front of the legion, embodies their courage.

"Xiao Xun, when are we going to launch the attack?" Dugu Bo asked excitedly.

"We are waiting for a signal. I sent our message long before the operation, in order to give the people and nobles of the Barak Kingdom an opportunity to surrender."

Li Xun looked up at Gaso City: "Grandpa Dugu, please don't get involved in this battle. They are all subjects of Tiandou, and it would truly be against the harmony of Heaven."

"I called you here only as a deterrent."

Dugu Boton found it uninteresting: "We went straight through the Kingdom of Sivirs and you talked about deterrence, and now you're talking about deterrence here? Do you think deterrence alone will make them surrender?"

"Why not? Look." Li Xun pointed to the slowly opening gate and the white flag gradually rising on the city wall.

"These are all our own subjects; it's best not to take action if possible."

(End of this chapter)