Chapter 111: with translation of chapter title

Battle Spirit Continent, Star Net Empire.

Star Net City, Imperial Palace.

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened, something terrible has happened, something terrible has happened."

"Panicking, what decorum is this!", the words of Emperor Star River, although they carried a reproachful tone, he did not become angry because of it.

On the contrary, his mood was somewhat pleased.

Through his cooperation and mutual benefit with the Clear Sky Sect, the Star Net Empire's army now has no fewer than a thousand Zhuge Giant Crossbows equipped.

And the Clear Sky Sect continues to produce Zhuge Giant Crossbows nonstop; the Star Net Emperor believes that as long as the Star Net Empire is given enough time, the Zhuge Giant Crossbows can be equipped in every city.

By then, the Star Net Empire's defenses will be impregnable; if the Wu Hun Empire dares to invade, it will surely let the Wu Hun Empire's army see how formidable the Star Net Empire is, ensuring that the Wu Hun Empire's army comes but never returns.

……

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened.", the eunuch repeated again, but this time his tone was noticeably calmer, without the previous panic.

Speak, what exactly happened that made you panic like this?

Your Majesty, something terrible has happened, the Tian Dou Empire has been completely annexed by the Wu Hun Empire.

Now, the Wu Hun Empire's army is marching toward our Star Net Empire.

It won't be long before they reach our Border City.

The Tian Dou Empire was actually annexed by the Wu Hun Empire so quickly.

It's truly a pity; I thought they could hold out longer, giving us more time to build Zhuge Giant Crossbows, but I never expected they'd be annexed by the Wu Hun Empire so quickly.

The Star Net Emperor couldn't help but sigh, then immediately spoke boldly: "But there's nothing to fear; our Star Net Empire already has over a thousand Zhuge Giant Crossbows."

"I've seen the power of the Zhuge Giant Crossbow myself; even the Wu Hun Empire's Steel Giants can only be pierced through."

"The Wu Hun Empire's Steel Giants are few; we've long known their numbers, and as long as we eliminate those Steel Giants, the Wu Hun Empire is nothing to fear."

"This time the Wu Hun Empire's invasion gives us a chance to tell them that our Star Net Empire is not a soft persimmon, not something they can knead at will."

"Your Majesty has gained confidence, and I, the old servant, have too; this time the Wu Hun Empire invades, we will surely make them come and never return.", the old eunuch immediately began flattering the Star Net Emperor.

"That's right; this time the Wu Hun Empire's invasion will surely make them come and never return."

"But before that, we still need to make some arrangements, tightening the defenses is key, to avoid unnecessary casualties.", the Star Net Emperor left his sleeping quarters happily.

"Your Majesty is wise.", the old eunuch hurriedly kept pace with the Star Net Emperor, continuing to flatter him.

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After the Star Net Emperor arrived at the court, he began urgent arrangements: first he inspected the defenses, abandoned some unnecessary cities, and then sent over a thousand Zhuge Giant Crossbows to the first line of defense.

……

Three days later.

The Wu Hun Empire's army arrived at the Star Net Empire's first line of defense; this time the leaders were still She Mao and Mo Xiong.

The only difference is that, for this attack on the Star Net Empire, because the Tian Dou Empire is gone, all the Steel Giants have been dispatched, a full fifty of them.

Besides these fifty Steel Giants, there are over three thousand Soul Saints, Soul Emperors, and Soul Kings.

On the Star Net Empire's side, the Star Net Emperor personally came to the first line of defense to witness the Wu Hun Empire's defeat; as for troop numbers, they are a hundred times that of the Wu Hun Empire, numbering over three hundred thousand.

The distance between the two sides gradually closed until it was only about a kilometer, when She Mao used soul power transmission to mock: "You think having more troops guarantees victory, little knowing you're just a bunch of shrimp soldiers and crab generals, not worth a single blow."

"You, surnamed Dai, do you also want to make a last-ditch stand like the Tian Dou Empire?"

"Hmph, making a last-ditch stand, times are different now; I won't fear your Wu Hun Empire. If you dare step forward again, I'll let you know the might of my Zhuge Giant Crossbow.", the Star Net Emperor retorted without yielding, then beckoned the troops behind him.

Only to see on the city walls appear one after another Zhuge Repeating Crossbows, each about ten meters high.

Each Zhuge Giant Crossbow was loaded with ten bolts, aimed at the Wu Hun Empire's army.

She Mao sneered: "You, surnamed Dai, think you can defeat the Wu Hun Empire with this scrap metal? You must be out of your mind."

"Since you refuse to surrender, I'll let you understand what fate awaits those who oppose the Wu Hun Empire."

"Officers, hear my command; follow me to trample the Star Net Empire and let the one surnamed Dai know our might." She Mao waved his arm, taking the lead with two Ninth‑Rank Soul Tools in hand.

One defensive, one offensive.

The offensive soul tool is a pair of shoulder‑mounted Soul Power Convergence Cannons.

Each of his attacks is no weaker than a Limit Douluo's full‑force strike, with no cooldown; after firing once, he can immediately recharge and launch the next attack.

Of course, the premise is that his soul power must be sufficient.

The Soul Douluo who commands the Steel Giants also promptly took out the Steel Giants, entered them, and piloted these steel constructs to follow She Mao and Mo Xiong.

"Officers, release the arrows!", the Star Net Emperor shouted loudly upon seeing the Wu Hun Empire's army advance, his eyes fierce.

The trigger was pulled, and in an instant, tens of thousands of bolts rained down like a storm upon the Wu Hun Empire's army.

The power of this arrow rain is terrifying; even a Sixth‑Rank Soul Tool combined with the wielder's own strength reaching the Soul Emperor level would be killed on the spot if slightly inattentive.

The Snake Spear's expression changed slightly; he hadn't expected this pile of scrap metal to have such power.

But that's all it can do.

She Mao shouted loudly: "Steel Giants, form groups of three for defense; everyone else, hide within the Steel Giants' protection."

"Once your own safety is secured, find the opportunity to destroy all the metal objects on the city walls for me."

"Yes, General.", at once all of the Wu Hun Empire's personnel moved, and the arrow rain could no longer harm them.

The Steel Giants are not only capable of defense; they also have offensive means.

Only to see dark holes appear on the legs of these Steel Giants, each firing a Soul Power Shell straight at the Zhuge Giant Crossbows on the city walls.

Although the Star Net Emperor didn't know what these shells were, he knew they were certainly not good and could not be allowed to strike.

"Officers, block them, block them!", the Star Net Emperor shouted.

The Star Net Empire's officers acted on the order, aiming their Zhuge Giant Crossbows at the incoming Soul Power Shells and pulling the triggers.

The Star Net Emperor's face showed a smile; he secretly thought the Clear Sky Sect's Zhuge Giant Crossbow was truly effective.

Just as he was secretly pleased, however, something happened that shocked him.

(End of chapter)