The villains from Douluo
Chapter 290
Chapter 290
When Cheng Yue learned that the prince of the Sun and Moon Empire had organized millions of people and was still ready to fight, Cheng Yue was a little puzzled by disrespect.
To be honest, he didn't understand where the courage of the prince of the Sun Moon Empire came from.You know, in the battle not long ago and the battle on the Douluo Continent, Cheng Li has eliminated more than 100 million soul masters of the Sun Moon Empire.
Even if the production rate of soul masters in Sun Moon Empire is much higher than that in Douluo Dalu, in Cheng Li's opinion, 100 million should be the limit.But according to the news, it seems that the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire still has 50 elite soul masters, which is really hard for Cheng Yue to understand.
In fact, Cheng Li's guess was right, the 100 million soul masters were almost all the elite soul masters of the Sun Moon Empire, and the 50 soul masters were just fake soul masters.But it is a pity that Cheng Yue did not have a formed intelligence organization in the Sun Moon Empire, and most of them could only be heard through hearsay.
If Cheng Li knew that these 50 soul masters were all fake soul masters, he would not be so cautious.To be honest, even if it is the number of 50, the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire.Apart from the 30 false soul masters taught by the Holy Spirit, only a few thousand remnants of the Sun Moon Empire's Royal Guards remained in the hands of the Sun Moon Empire's prince.As for the rest, most of the mercenary regiments were forcibly recruited.Even so, it will definitely not exceed 35.
This number of 50 was just used by the prince of the Sun Moon Empire to boost morale.
In fact, even the prince of the Sun Moon Empire is immersed in the beautiful dream he has woven.Perhaps only in real hand-to-hand combat would he understand how vulnerable these so-called 50 elite soul masters are.
Cheng Li didn't know the truth, so in line with the principle of seriousness, Cheng Li chose to prepare for the battle with all his strength.
After all, if the Sun Moon Empire really hides 50 elite soul masters, it is not impossible.At this time, Cheng Yue had a bold guess in his mind, that it was very possible to send the troops brought back from the border between Sunset Forest and Sun Moon Empire.In fact, this is not impossible.
Although according to Cheng Li's news, the two soul master legions had no intention of mobilizing.But Cheng Li knew that the time he came to the Sun Moon Empire was still short.It is also difficult to imitate those people who want to fool themselves, but it is very easy to fool their own eyes and ears.It's impossible for me to stare at that place all the time.
"I really hope that Sunset Forest really sent them here. In that case, we can catch them all in one go!"
Cheng Li murmured.
If it wasn't for Sunset Forest, Cheng Li would be worried about the IQ of the prince of the Sun Moon Empire.When marching and fighting, everyone understands a very simple truth, that is, you can't fight fires with salary.
At this time, the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire was obviously doing this.
First, Wu Qi was asked to quell the rebellion, but the result was dismal.Then he led a legion to conquer, but not only returned without success, but even almost wiped out the whole army.
And now, he organized a group of people.If this is really the last strength of the prince of the Sun and Moon Empire, Cheng Li is quite admirable, and has the courage to break the boat.
If not, then Cheng Li would probably understand that the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire is a complete idiot.
If it was Cheng Li, he would put these 50 soul masters on the cutting edge and find a way to contact the two armies at the border.Then unite together and come to conquer again.
In that case, Cheng Li's chance of victory is very slim.
But now, it is obvious that the prince of the Sun Moon Empire is not as smart as Cheng Li thought.
That being the case, let's fight!
Cheng Li didn't care whether the power in the hands of the prince of the Sun and Moon Empire was hidden or came from the border.There is only one thought in Cheng Yue's mind, that is to come and kill as many as possible.
Cheng Li's 40 elite soul masters did not suffer much setbacks, with only a few thousand casualties.Such casualties are not even an itch for a force of this size.
But using these 40 elite soul masters to face the soul master of the crown prince of the Sun-Moon Empire is a bit impersonal.
But there is no way, this is the real next battle.
Cheng Yue could only pin all his hopes on them.
If it doesn't work, Cheng Yue is even ready to do it himself.
But if he did it himself, he might leave a charge here.As he said that, Cheng Yue's eyes flashed coldness.In this world under the fields, I would rather take responsibility for the world by myself than give it to myself by the people of the world!
This sentence obviously came from Cheng Li's judgment.
Get started!
Cheng Li said lightly.Countless soul masters rushed from behind Cheng Li, and a large number of soul masters went straight to the member Cheng Li pointed at.
That person is here.
At this time, everyone turned their attention to him, only to see him follow suit.
Three days later, a huge war finally kicked off.At the border of the Sun Moon Empire and the Wuhun Empire.
Millions of people have been softened together like a meat grinder, and people have lost their lives because of this all the time.But as a game of great powers, what is the use of a few human lives.
In Cheng Yue's hands, perhaps in this environment, many people's dispositions are already different from before.
But at this moment, Cheng Li finally understood how useless the 50 soul masters of the Sun Moon Empire were.
Cheng Yue saw with his own eyes that two ordinary soldiers could beat them to pieces.
Seeing this, Cheng Li actually still has some reasons for not understanding.It wasn't until Cheng Yue personally captured several such soul masters that Cheng Yue finally understood everything.This kind of soul master is not a soul master at all.It's just that after awakening the martial soul, the soul power is forcibly poured into the body of the awakened person, pretending to be an innate soul power.
Through this, you can deceive the soul power that exists in your body.It's just that this is of no great use at all, it can only improve their strength a little bit, making them stronger than normal people.But when it comes to real soul masters, I'm afraid it won't be a problem if one hits ten.
Moreover, their increased strength was achieved by overdrawing their own vitality.That is to say, even if they succeed, they may only live to be 40 years old.
But as long as you become a soul master, you will not have to worry about food and drink for the rest of your life.Wouldn't it be much better to be able to live happily for 40 years than to live in a wimpy way for decades.Thinking of this, many people were shaken.
Facts are naturally irreversible over time.
The 50 elite soul masters and the 400 million army that made the prince of the Sun Moon Empire full of confidence collapsed the moment they came into contact with Cheng Lifang's army.
Twice as many people as Cheng Lifang.But he was killed in a mess.
In addition to lack of strength, the most important thing is that there is no determination not to be afraid of death.Most of those people are just farmers and servants, and they have not undergone systematic training.Wouldn't it be courting death to come here like this?Even if human life is worthless, it will not reach this point.
Thinking of this, even Cheng Li felt a little resentful.
"No, how could this be? Who will give me an explanation!"
The crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire was both shocked and angry. At this moment, he looked at the drastic changes on the battlefield, his eyes were full of fear.
"You guys, you already knew about it, right? Why didn't you tell me earlier!"
The prince of the Sun Moon Empire has once again turned on the throwing pot mode.
This time, those people still did not say a word.It's not that they don't want to talk, but that if they talk, they may lose their lives.
If you ask the reason, it can be traced back to before, and it is not that no one has advised.It's just that the people who gave advice were all killed by the sun and moon prince to confuse the army's morale.
At this time, although the prince said so, everyone was smart and kept silent.
Because they understand that whoever speaks at this time will be blamed.
"It's over, it's over, it's over!"
Prince Sun Moon staggered back in a daze.
He couldn't believe everything in front of him, he couldn't believe that the huge Sun-Moon Empire was ruined in his own hands.
You know, the Sun Moon Empire has been passed down for thousands of years.Under the offensive of the rebels, they didn't even hold on for half a year.
In fact, in the final analysis, it was because the Sun and Moon royal family had too much power.
The most obvious one is that the Sun and Moon Imperial Family controls three kinds of power at the same time, so that other forces can only listen to the Sun and Moon Imperial Family's actions.
If you don't agree, I'm afraid you will die.
The obvious difference between the Sun Moon Empire and the Spirit Empire is that the Spirit Empire did not completely suppress the power of the sect.Zongmen is a unit formed by the world of soul masters. If the sect is completely in shambles, no matter how many soul masters there are, they will never be considered strong.Only by making these units truly come alive, will the Sun Moon Empire become truly stronger.
The current strength is nothing but a dream that the Sun and Moon royal family created for themselves.The reason why this dream can last ten thousand years is because the soul beasts don't want to invade the human world at all, and the second is because there is no second human race country around.There is a saying that lives in sorrow and dies in peace.
At this moment, Cheng Yue looked at the Sun Moon Empire's rebels fleeing wildly in the distance, and there was some embarrassment in his eyes.
To be honest, even Cheng Yue didn't expect to collapse at the first touch.
I didn't expect these people to be so spineless.
"Catch up, this time we can't let the prince of the Sun Moon Empire escape!"
Cheng Li believes that now is the time to close the net.
After closing the net at this time, even if Xu Zifeng came back to life again, it might be useless.
At this moment, Cheng Li suddenly thought that it was impossible for the Sun Moon Empire to use these useless fake soul masters to guard the border.You must know that people may still be able to achieve the goal of victory through lies.But those soul beasts will never reason with you.
For those soul beasts, human soul masters are the fattest food in their mouths.
Therefore, Cheng Li knew that the two soul master legions guarding the border were absolutely strong.There is Cheng Li's confidant's serious trouble.
What Cheng Li can think of, even if this idiot prince can't think of it, then the deputy leader of the Holy Spirit Cult can think of it.
He came to the side of the very depressed and hopeless prince, and said slowly.
"Prince, don't worry, we still have a chance!"
Hearing the words of the deputy leader, the prince did not cheer up in the slightest.
"Opportunity, there is no chance. Your soul master of the Holy Spirit Cult is too useless, and you can't even defeat those ordinary armies. I really don't know why my father wants to make your Holy Spirit Cult the state religion!"
The prince complained.
Hearing the prince's words, although the deputy leader was very dissatisfied, he didn't speak.
In any case, the one in front of him is still the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire after all.
But there is one sentence that he has not said, and this is what the deputy leader wants to say to the prince.
"Most of the elites of our Holy Spirit Sect were taken away by your father, and the rest were stupid to death by you!"
A quarter of the soul masters in the Imperial Guard Corps of the Sun-Moon Empire were from the Holy Spirit Sect.
But it's a pity that all were ruined because of the wrong command of this idiot prince.
But even though he was scolded bloody, the deputy head of the Holy Spirit Sect swallowed his words back.
"Your Highness, our chance is at the border!"
"Border?"
The prince hesitated at first, and then suddenly realized.
He vaguely remembered that Xu Zifeng had mentioned it.In fact, the most powerful soul masters in the Sun Moon Empire are not the Royal Guards, nor the four-attribute legions, nor are they those sects that have been squeezed to the extreme.
It is the two major soul master legions that have been stationed at the border all year round to fight against those ferocious soul beasts.
These two soul master legions are the real powerful combat power of the Sun Moon Empire.Because the battle between life and death can sharpen and transform a person.
"Yes, let's go to the border. When the time comes, I will bring them back to fight. I don't believe it, and I can't win!"
After hearing this sentence, there was only one sentence left in the heart of the deputy leader of the Holy Spirit Cult at this time, that is, children cannot be taught.
After these few battles, hasn't this prince learned his lesson? Doesn't he understand that refueling tactics are not advisable?
But saying this now will definitely make the prince disgusted.At that time, maybe I will end up in a bad situation.You know, the Holy Spirit Church is almost exhausted now.At this time, he has become a polished commander.
If he really made the prince unhappy, he might kill himself at that time.
After all, those barbarians at the border are only loyal to the royal family of the Sun Moon Empire.
For these soul masters inside the empire, they are more accustomed to calling those soul masters who have been fighting with soul beasts at the border all year round as barbarians.Because they are all five big and three rough, and they can't see the appearance of a soul master at all.Look at the soul masters living in the empire, which one is not in vain and tender.Those big bastards deserve to be called soul masters?
In fact, while they were complaining, they forgot who was helping them keep the soul beasts out.Now at this time, they began to turn their faces and deny people.
To put it bluntly, it is owed a fight!
If this kind of thing happened in Wuhun Empire, Cheng Li would definitely choose to throw those people to the extreme north for a few days, and then let him speak.
(End of this chapter)
When Cheng Yue learned that the prince of the Sun and Moon Empire had organized millions of people and was still ready to fight, Cheng Yue was a little puzzled by disrespect.
To be honest, he didn't understand where the courage of the prince of the Sun Moon Empire came from.You know, in the battle not long ago and the battle on the Douluo Continent, Cheng Li has eliminated more than 100 million soul masters of the Sun Moon Empire.
Even if the production rate of soul masters in Sun Moon Empire is much higher than that in Douluo Dalu, in Cheng Li's opinion, 100 million should be the limit.But according to the news, it seems that the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire still has 50 elite soul masters, which is really hard for Cheng Yue to understand.
In fact, Cheng Li's guess was right, the 100 million soul masters were almost all the elite soul masters of the Sun Moon Empire, and the 50 soul masters were just fake soul masters.But it is a pity that Cheng Yue did not have a formed intelligence organization in the Sun Moon Empire, and most of them could only be heard through hearsay.
If Cheng Li knew that these 50 soul masters were all fake soul masters, he would not be so cautious.To be honest, even if it is the number of 50, the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire.Apart from the 30 false soul masters taught by the Holy Spirit, only a few thousand remnants of the Sun Moon Empire's Royal Guards remained in the hands of the Sun Moon Empire's prince.As for the rest, most of the mercenary regiments were forcibly recruited.Even so, it will definitely not exceed 35.
This number of 50 was just used by the prince of the Sun Moon Empire to boost morale.
In fact, even the prince of the Sun Moon Empire is immersed in the beautiful dream he has woven.Perhaps only in real hand-to-hand combat would he understand how vulnerable these so-called 50 elite soul masters are.
Cheng Li didn't know the truth, so in line with the principle of seriousness, Cheng Li chose to prepare for the battle with all his strength.
After all, if the Sun Moon Empire really hides 50 elite soul masters, it is not impossible.At this time, Cheng Yue had a bold guess in his mind, that it was very possible to send the troops brought back from the border between Sunset Forest and Sun Moon Empire.In fact, this is not impossible.
Although according to Cheng Li's news, the two soul master legions had no intention of mobilizing.But Cheng Li knew that the time he came to the Sun Moon Empire was still short.It is also difficult to imitate those people who want to fool themselves, but it is very easy to fool their own eyes and ears.It's impossible for me to stare at that place all the time.
"I really hope that Sunset Forest really sent them here. In that case, we can catch them all in one go!"
Cheng Li murmured.
If it wasn't for Sunset Forest, Cheng Li would be worried about the IQ of the prince of the Sun Moon Empire.When marching and fighting, everyone understands a very simple truth, that is, you can't fight fires with salary.
At this time, the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire was obviously doing this.
First, Wu Qi was asked to quell the rebellion, but the result was dismal.Then he led a legion to conquer, but not only returned without success, but even almost wiped out the whole army.
And now, he organized a group of people.If this is really the last strength of the prince of the Sun and Moon Empire, Cheng Li is quite admirable, and has the courage to break the boat.
If not, then Cheng Li would probably understand that the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire is a complete idiot.
If it was Cheng Li, he would put these 50 soul masters on the cutting edge and find a way to contact the two armies at the border.Then unite together and come to conquer again.
In that case, Cheng Li's chance of victory is very slim.
But now, it is obvious that the prince of the Sun Moon Empire is not as smart as Cheng Li thought.
That being the case, let's fight!
Cheng Li didn't care whether the power in the hands of the prince of the Sun and Moon Empire was hidden or came from the border.There is only one thought in Cheng Yue's mind, that is to come and kill as many as possible.
Cheng Li's 40 elite soul masters did not suffer much setbacks, with only a few thousand casualties.Such casualties are not even an itch for a force of this size.
But using these 40 elite soul masters to face the soul master of the crown prince of the Sun-Moon Empire is a bit impersonal.
But there is no way, this is the real next battle.
Cheng Yue could only pin all his hopes on them.
If it doesn't work, Cheng Yue is even ready to do it himself.
But if he did it himself, he might leave a charge here.As he said that, Cheng Yue's eyes flashed coldness.In this world under the fields, I would rather take responsibility for the world by myself than give it to myself by the people of the world!
This sentence obviously came from Cheng Li's judgment.
Get started!
Cheng Li said lightly.Countless soul masters rushed from behind Cheng Li, and a large number of soul masters went straight to the member Cheng Li pointed at.
That person is here.
At this time, everyone turned their attention to him, only to see him follow suit.
Three days later, a huge war finally kicked off.At the border of the Sun Moon Empire and the Wuhun Empire.
Millions of people have been softened together like a meat grinder, and people have lost their lives because of this all the time.But as a game of great powers, what is the use of a few human lives.
In Cheng Yue's hands, perhaps in this environment, many people's dispositions are already different from before.
But at this moment, Cheng Li finally understood how useless the 50 soul masters of the Sun Moon Empire were.
Cheng Yue saw with his own eyes that two ordinary soldiers could beat them to pieces.
Seeing this, Cheng Li actually still has some reasons for not understanding.It wasn't until Cheng Yue personally captured several such soul masters that Cheng Yue finally understood everything.This kind of soul master is not a soul master at all.It's just that after awakening the martial soul, the soul power is forcibly poured into the body of the awakened person, pretending to be an innate soul power.
Through this, you can deceive the soul power that exists in your body.It's just that this is of no great use at all, it can only improve their strength a little bit, making them stronger than normal people.But when it comes to real soul masters, I'm afraid it won't be a problem if one hits ten.
Moreover, their increased strength was achieved by overdrawing their own vitality.That is to say, even if they succeed, they may only live to be 40 years old.
But as long as you become a soul master, you will not have to worry about food and drink for the rest of your life.Wouldn't it be much better to be able to live happily for 40 years than to live in a wimpy way for decades.Thinking of this, many people were shaken.
Facts are naturally irreversible over time.
The 50 elite soul masters and the 400 million army that made the prince of the Sun Moon Empire full of confidence collapsed the moment they came into contact with Cheng Lifang's army.
Twice as many people as Cheng Lifang.But he was killed in a mess.
In addition to lack of strength, the most important thing is that there is no determination not to be afraid of death.Most of those people are just farmers and servants, and they have not undergone systematic training.Wouldn't it be courting death to come here like this?Even if human life is worthless, it will not reach this point.
Thinking of this, even Cheng Li felt a little resentful.
"No, how could this be? Who will give me an explanation!"
The crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire was both shocked and angry. At this moment, he looked at the drastic changes on the battlefield, his eyes were full of fear.
"You guys, you already knew about it, right? Why didn't you tell me earlier!"
The prince of the Sun Moon Empire has once again turned on the throwing pot mode.
This time, those people still did not say a word.It's not that they don't want to talk, but that if they talk, they may lose their lives.
If you ask the reason, it can be traced back to before, and it is not that no one has advised.It's just that the people who gave advice were all killed by the sun and moon prince to confuse the army's morale.
At this time, although the prince said so, everyone was smart and kept silent.
Because they understand that whoever speaks at this time will be blamed.
"It's over, it's over, it's over!"
Prince Sun Moon staggered back in a daze.
He couldn't believe everything in front of him, he couldn't believe that the huge Sun-Moon Empire was ruined in his own hands.
You know, the Sun Moon Empire has been passed down for thousands of years.Under the offensive of the rebels, they didn't even hold on for half a year.
In fact, in the final analysis, it was because the Sun and Moon royal family had too much power.
The most obvious one is that the Sun and Moon Imperial Family controls three kinds of power at the same time, so that other forces can only listen to the Sun and Moon Imperial Family's actions.
If you don't agree, I'm afraid you will die.
The obvious difference between the Sun Moon Empire and the Spirit Empire is that the Spirit Empire did not completely suppress the power of the sect.Zongmen is a unit formed by the world of soul masters. If the sect is completely in shambles, no matter how many soul masters there are, they will never be considered strong.Only by making these units truly come alive, will the Sun Moon Empire become truly stronger.
The current strength is nothing but a dream that the Sun and Moon royal family created for themselves.The reason why this dream can last ten thousand years is because the soul beasts don't want to invade the human world at all, and the second is because there is no second human race country around.There is a saying that lives in sorrow and dies in peace.
At this moment, Cheng Yue looked at the Sun Moon Empire's rebels fleeing wildly in the distance, and there was some embarrassment in his eyes.
To be honest, even Cheng Yue didn't expect to collapse at the first touch.
I didn't expect these people to be so spineless.
"Catch up, this time we can't let the prince of the Sun Moon Empire escape!"
Cheng Li believes that now is the time to close the net.
After closing the net at this time, even if Xu Zifeng came back to life again, it might be useless.
At this moment, Cheng Li suddenly thought that it was impossible for the Sun Moon Empire to use these useless fake soul masters to guard the border.You must know that people may still be able to achieve the goal of victory through lies.But those soul beasts will never reason with you.
For those soul beasts, human soul masters are the fattest food in their mouths.
Therefore, Cheng Li knew that the two soul master legions guarding the border were absolutely strong.There is Cheng Li's confidant's serious trouble.
What Cheng Li can think of, even if this idiot prince can't think of it, then the deputy leader of the Holy Spirit Cult can think of it.
He came to the side of the very depressed and hopeless prince, and said slowly.
"Prince, don't worry, we still have a chance!"
Hearing the words of the deputy leader, the prince did not cheer up in the slightest.
"Opportunity, there is no chance. Your soul master of the Holy Spirit Cult is too useless, and you can't even defeat those ordinary armies. I really don't know why my father wants to make your Holy Spirit Cult the state religion!"
The prince complained.
Hearing the prince's words, although the deputy leader was very dissatisfied, he didn't speak.
In any case, the one in front of him is still the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire after all.
But there is one sentence that he has not said, and this is what the deputy leader wants to say to the prince.
"Most of the elites of our Holy Spirit Sect were taken away by your father, and the rest were stupid to death by you!"
A quarter of the soul masters in the Imperial Guard Corps of the Sun-Moon Empire were from the Holy Spirit Sect.
But it's a pity that all were ruined because of the wrong command of this idiot prince.
But even though he was scolded bloody, the deputy head of the Holy Spirit Sect swallowed his words back.
"Your Highness, our chance is at the border!"
"Border?"
The prince hesitated at first, and then suddenly realized.
He vaguely remembered that Xu Zifeng had mentioned it.In fact, the most powerful soul masters in the Sun Moon Empire are not the Royal Guards, nor the four-attribute legions, nor are they those sects that have been squeezed to the extreme.
It is the two major soul master legions that have been stationed at the border all year round to fight against those ferocious soul beasts.
These two soul master legions are the real powerful combat power of the Sun Moon Empire.Because the battle between life and death can sharpen and transform a person.
"Yes, let's go to the border. When the time comes, I will bring them back to fight. I don't believe it, and I can't win!"
After hearing this sentence, there was only one sentence left in the heart of the deputy leader of the Holy Spirit Cult at this time, that is, children cannot be taught.
After these few battles, hasn't this prince learned his lesson? Doesn't he understand that refueling tactics are not advisable?
But saying this now will definitely make the prince disgusted.At that time, maybe I will end up in a bad situation.You know, the Holy Spirit Church is almost exhausted now.At this time, he has become a polished commander.
If he really made the prince unhappy, he might kill himself at that time.
After all, those barbarians at the border are only loyal to the royal family of the Sun Moon Empire.
For these soul masters inside the empire, they are more accustomed to calling those soul masters who have been fighting with soul beasts at the border all year round as barbarians.Because they are all five big and three rough, and they can't see the appearance of a soul master at all.Look at the soul masters living in the empire, which one is not in vain and tender.Those big bastards deserve to be called soul masters?
In fact, while they were complaining, they forgot who was helping them keep the soul beasts out.Now at this time, they began to turn their faces and deny people.
To put it bluntly, it is owed a fight!
If this kind of thing happened in Wuhun Empire, Cheng Li would definitely choose to throw those people to the extreme north for a few days, and then let him speak.
(End of this chapter)
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