Chapter 112: with translation of chapter title

Just as the Star Luo Emperor was secretly rejoicing, something happened that shocked him.

When the bolt struck the Soul Power Shell, the Soul Power Bomb exploded outright.

If the blast were farther away, it would naturally not affect the Star Luo Empire's soldiers, but the explosion is only ten meters away now, and each Soul Power Bomb affects at least a thirty‑meter radius.

Thus, the Star Luo Empire's side of the wall formed a unique sight.

Five‑colored soul power burst instantly, forming a gale on the wall.

The gale was so powerful that even the Star Luo Emperor with Title‑Douluo strength was overturned.

Moreover, this gale is no simple wind; it contains tiny iron beads, thin iron flakes, and a toxin that softens a Soul Master's body and blocks soul power.

After this combo, even a Title Douluo who does not employ a defensive soul skill can only be knocked down.

One can imagine how great the Star Luo Empire's losses were from the first wave of Soul Power Bombs.

Ninety‑nine percent of the soldiers operating the Zhuge Giant Crossbow on the wall are ordinary people; these tiny pellets and iron flakes directly rob them of mobility.

Some unfortunate ones even find eternal rest here.

Soul Masters fare no better; even those below Soul Emperor who use defensive soul skills are pierced by the pellets, allowing the toxin to enter.

Even if one luckily avoids the pellets and flakes, the toxin is no joke—it is enough to greatly diminish the strength of Soul Masters below Soul Emperor.

……

"This mist is toxic; wind‑attributed Soul Masters, where are you? Quickly blow away this poison gas!" shouted a Soul Douluo‑ranked general of the Star Luo Empire, his face suddenly changing.

"General, we are here," the wind‑attributed Soul Masters who could still move cried out in pain as they rose.

But just as they were about to unleash their wind‑attributed soul skill, the Wu Hun Empire's second wave of Soul Power Shells swept in.

These wind‑attributed Soul Masters had barely steadied themselves before being blown away again.

The second explosion made their fate even more gruesome, for these Soul Power Shells detonated right on the wall.

Over a hundred Zhuge Giant Crossbows were destroyed because of this.

The Star Luo Emperor had no time to mourn, for the Serpent Spear and Magic Bear had already climbed onto the battlements, rushing toward him at breakneck speed.

He knew he had lost, and lost utterly.

He never imagined the Wu Hun Empire would be so monstrous; the Zhuge Giant Crossbow he had always regarded as a divine weapon proved utterly fragile.

He must flee; if he does not, he will surely be captured alive.

Although he lost this time, the defensive lines he had set up within the Star Luo Empire were more than one.

There were as many as five.

Even if the first line was broken, he still had four.

The remaining four lines were enough for him to escort the nobles of Star Luo City out of the Douluo Continent.

Indeed, after witnessing the terror of the Wu Hun Empire, the Star Luo Emperor planned to take the nobles of Star Luo City straight out of the Douluo Continent, head overseas, find any small island, establish his own petty empire, and live in seclusion.

At this moment, the Star Luo Emperor lamented the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School; they really were clever, knowing to flee in advance.

Of course, the Star Luo Emperor's plan to go overseas and found his own little empire had a precondition: he must escape today's encirclement by the Serpent Spear and Magic Bear.

"All priests, quickly block the Serpent Spear and Magic Bear for this emperor; if you succeed, I will surely reward you handsomely upon returning to Star Luo City."

He flees, they pursue; the Star Luo Emperor finds it hard to escape even with wings.

The Star Luo Emperor felt like crying; had he known, he would not have come to the front lines but stayed quietly in the palace awaiting news.

Now even the last chance seems to be slipping away.

His odds are grim!

…… Douluo Continent, Star Luo Empire.

Clear Sky Sect.

At this moment, Tang Hao was anxiously awaiting news from the Star Luo Empire front lines within the Clear Sky Sect.

Whether the news is good or bad will determine the Clear Sky Sect's future.

Tang Hao had become much wiser; although he had confidence in the Zhuge Giant Crossbow, he did not therefore rush to the front.

What if the Wu Hun Empire possesses some secret weapon?

After all, the Wu Hun Empire is utterly unfathomable.

Soon, the news of the Star Luo Empire front lines' crushing defeat reached the Clear Sky Sect's ears.

An elder hurriedly ran toward Tang Hao's cultivation chamber.

……

Tang Hai saw the elder's frantic appearance, already having a bad premonition, yet still holding a sliver of hope, he asked: "Elder Tang Feng, how is the battle going on the Star Luo Empire front lines?"

"Sect Master, they have lost, lost utterly," Tang Feng began relaying what he had learned without waiting for Tang Hao's question.

"At first, the Star Luo Empire's army, relying on the Zhuge Giant Crossbow, indeed succeeded in suppressing the Wu Hun Empire's forces, but who would have thought the Steel Giants' defense would neutralize the crossbow's attacks and simultaneously fire something explosive, instantly reversing the situation and causing the Star Luo Empire's army to suffer a crushing defeat."

"Sect Master, what should we do now? Quickly decide on a plan."

Tang Hao made his decision, saying: "For now, our only recourse is to follow the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and leave the Douluo Continent."

"We have already grasped considerable soul tool knowledge and gathered plenty of soul tool materials within the Star Luo Empire; if we devote ourselves to study, we will surely surpass the Wu Hun Empire one day."

"When that time comes, it will be the moment our Clear Sky Sect returns to the Douluo Continent to avenge our past humiliation."

"Notify all disciples; while the Star Luo Empire still has four defensive lines, we will depart the Douluo Continent from the south."

"Yes, Sect Master, I will pass on the orders right away," Tang Feng said, then left.

Tang Hao let out a faint sigh, feeling helpless; this is all he can do for now, and he does not know whether, in his lifetime, he will ever see Ah Yin again.

Ah Yin, you will suffer again for a while; the damned Qian Qianji and Qian Renxue—if the two of you ever fall into my hands, I will surely make you wish you were dead.

Tang Hao left the cultivation chamber; he also needed to make preparations for leaving the Douluo Continent.

……

Douluo Continent, Wu Hun Empire.

Martial Soul City.

Papal Hall.

After eight months, Qian Qianji, who had been in seclusion comprehending the law of fire, opened his eyes once again.

It was not because he had successfully comprehended the law of fire, but because of the Sea God's call.

Although he had not comprehended the law of fire, eight months of time also brought Qian Qianji's comprehension progress of the law of fire to fifty-one percent.

The Sea God, through the Divine Soul Controlling Explosive Seal, made contact with Qian Qianji.

"Qian Qianji, you should stop Qian Renxue's actions; annexing the Tian Dou Empire should have stopped already, why are you still going to annex the Star Luo Empire?"

"Shura will never allow the unification of the Douluo Continent; although he has gone out to the divine realm, he occasionally returns, and if he discovers that the Douluo Continent has completed unification, he will certainly descend in his true form to interfere."

"If you have made preparations for all-out war against the divine realm, then treat my words as if they were never spoken."

"If not, then stop at an appropriate point."

……

(End of chapter)