Chapter 770: Xingluo Empire Submits! Iron-Blooded Tactics!!_1
Within the Xingluo Empire's imperial palace.
Dead silence.
An absolute stillness, a group of power ministers trembled and knelt on the ground.
Their Star Dou Sovereign, on the other hand, had eyes filled with fear and panic and knelt on his high seat.
Only Luo Yu stood in the center of the hall, becoming the absolute focus.
Two stunning goddesses served as a foil by his side.
Luo Yu sighed.
"How much better it would have been for you to surrender when Zhu Qing and Zhu Yun asked you, why go to such unnecessary lengths?"
He spread his hands out, his gaze sweeping around.
"I initially wanted to interact with you all as a commoner, but it seems that won't work now."
"I'll ask one more time."
"The Xingluo Empire submits to me, who's in favor, who's against?"
The Star Luo Sovereign instinctively wanted to retort, but seeing the two Titled Douluos kneeling before Luo Yu, he swallowed his words back.
To subdue two Titled Douluos with just an imposing aura and without even unleashing any Soul Power, what kind of terrifying existence could this be?
Is this even something humans can achieve?
The Star Luo Sovereign now gritted his teeth with resentment, desperately wanting to know how they had unwittingly provoked such a fearsome enemy.
As for the ministers, they were even less daring to speak out.
Each one of them possessed Cultivation Level, which allowed them to keenly feel the terror of Luo Yu's strength that brought them an incredible sense of oppression.
At this point, who would dare to underestimate him based on his handsome and youthful appearance?
Luo Yu's brows furrowed.
"What does no one speaking mean?"
"Refusal, huh."
Upon hearing this, everyone shuddered, with Patriarch Zhu being the first to express his allegiance in a rush of words.
"I am willing to submit, I am willing to lead the entire Zhu Clan in surrender to you."
Luo Yu's lips twitched.
Why does it feel like my future father-in-law is a bit too disgraceful? Should I just quietly dispose of him?
It's embarrassing to bring him out in public.
Zhu Zhuqing and the Zhu Yun Sisters also appeared somewhat unable to hang on, with Patriarch Zhu's spineless flip-flopping and obsequious behavior being truly nauseating.
Even though they had long been aware of the ethos and morals of their own family.
Regarding Patriarch Zhu kneeling on the ground, they snorted coldly, turned their heads aside, and neither looked at him again nor did they attempt to stop him.
"Tap, tap, tap!"
Luo Yu walked step by step towards the higher ground, each step feeling as though it landed on everyone's hearts.
For a moment, there was a palpable anxiety, and not one dared to breathe too loudly.
Luo Yu walked up to the kneeling Star Luo Emperor.
Looking down from above, he commanded:
"Lift your head."
Being so humiliated in front of his many ministers, the Star Luo Emperor shivered with anger in every cell.
Yet, he was also filled with deep fear and dared not resist.
With humiliation, he gritted his teeth and lifted his head.
"The Xingluo Empire has no quarrel or grudge with you, why target us?"
"No quarrel or grudge?"
Luo Yu let out a cold laugh.
"Your son was plotting against me behind my back. Fortunately, I am astute. Otherwise, I would have nearly been killed by his schemes."
The Star Luo Emperor's body shook, and he almost burst out swearing.
Plot against you?
How could he not know of his own son's Cultivation Level?
How could such plotting ever kill a being as terrifying as you?
It's utterly impossible.
Luo Yu shook his head.
"Sorry, it might be that I've been too low profile usually, leading your son to think he could crush me easily."
"Since he intended to harm me, what's wrong with me killing him?"
The Star Luo Emperor now felt both grief and rage.
It was saddening that his son was dead, but more than that, he was furious. His son had tried to bring him down by provoking such a terrifying being.
Was he trying to get his father killed?
Such a fool.
Not just the Star Luo Emperor, all the ministers were cursing in their hearts.
"I can feel that you are not convinced."
Luo Yu's deep and profound eyes stared at the ruler of the Xingluo Empire.
"Convinced, Your Majesty... no, I am convinced now."
"I am willing to lead the entire Xingluo Empire in declaring our submission to you," the Star Luo Emperor said, trembling all over, looking completely docile.
Luo Yu shook his head.
"No, your eyes tell me that you would be a venomous snake, waiting for the right moment to bite me twice."
The heart of the Star Luo Emperor skipped a beat, as if his little schemes had been seen through, and then he vehemently shook his head as he explained.
"No, it won't happen."
"Now that I have declared my surrender, I will definitely be loyal to your leadership without a second thought."
"Tsk tsk."
A smile crept onto Luo Yu's lips, looking at the kneeling ministers below.
"Come, listen, you group of ministers. Do you find what this guy is saying believable?"
The ministers did not respond, too afraid to even raise their heads.
Luo Yu's eyebrows furrowed, and he let out a cold snort.
"Whoever keeps silent, I will just..."
The group of ministers below immediately shuddered, and they each began to speak their minds.
"Unbelievable!"
"How could an emperor who has suffered such humiliation be willing to accept this? It's merely a delaying tactic."
The Star Luo Emperor felt a wave of killing intent coming from Luo Yu and shivered all over, cursing loudly at the ministers below.
"You're talking nonsense!"
"I truly harbor no thoughts of rebellion and wish to submit."
"Are you treacherous officials trying to force me into a corner to my death?"
At that moment, one of the ministers knelt down and, in a sycophantic tone, said:
"Reporting to the great lord, I suggest putting the Star Luo Emperor to death, lest he causes trouble sooner or later."
Luo Yu nodded.
"That's actually a pretty good idea."
The Star Luo Emperor's face turned pale with fear, and just as he was about to speak, Luo Yu's foot flew out like lightning, kicking him in the face, sending him flying.
The Star Luo Emperor shot out like a cannonball, smashing into the wall of the palace. The wall cracked, stained with a bloom of blood.
The once-proud Soul Douluo level emperor had barely a thread of breath left after being kicked by Luo Yu; he could draw breath in but not out.
This ruthless and bloody scene profoundly intimidated the gathered ministers.
The minister who had suggested the idea to Luo Yu felt a surge of joy, thinking that he had made a good impression on the new ruler.
Luo Yu raised his hand and motioned with his fingers.
"Come here, you."
"Me?"
The minister's face lit up with even more pleasure, feeling appreciated, and he hurried over excitedly.
"What are your orders, my lord?"
"Boom!"
The minister's eyes bulged as he was struck and sent flying, crashing to the ground, coughing up blood in mouthfuls.
"Why?"
"Why did you do this?"
Luo Yu's eyes flashed with a mocking light as he coldly said:
"If you can turn against him so quickly today, you can just as easily turn against me tomorrow. I cannot keep such a fickle person around."
"Don't tell me you think you're the smartest in the world."
Luo Yu's unhesitatingly vicious actions completely deterred everyone present.
They all understood something: this man not only possessed overwhelming strength but was also iron-handed and autocratic.
Luo Yu clapped his hands and said with a smile:
"Alright, get up now."
No one dared to stand up, paralyzed with fear of dying.
"Stand up."
Only then did everyone hurriedly get to their feet.
Luo Yu spoke in a gentler tone:
"You see, I'm a reasonable person. If you all behave honestly, nothing will happen to you."
"But if you harbor any other intentions, think about the consequences for yourselves."
"In a few days, someone from the Martial Soul Hall will come to incorporate the Xingluo Empire. Just cooperate with them, and don't try any tricks."