Chapter 187 Reinforcements from the Xingluo Empire, Xiangjia Sect's Hu Yan Zhen_2

"It is as it should be; we would also like to appreciate the local customs of Xingluo City."

Hu Yan Zhen patted his chest, indicating there were no problems.

"Rest assured, my lords, I have made preparations and will certainly not disappoint you."

The Star Luo Emperor spoke and then clapped his hands. Immediately, a dozen scantily clad young girls entered the hall, followed by several musicians.

"Please take your seats and watch; the banquet will start soon."

"What are you all waiting for?"

"Play the music!"

"Dance!"

The Star Luo Emperor gestured for everyone to sit down and watch, as arranged by the attendants.

For a moment, the Imperial Palace Hall was filled with song and dance.

Everyone was enjoying the delicious food, fine wine, and beautiful women. It was a delight.

However.

This scene did not last long before the doors to the hall burst open.

"Your Majesty, terrible news."

"Your Majesty."

A guard, drenched in blood, rushed into the hall, shouting loudly.

The hall instantly fell silent as death.

"Speak, what has happened?"

The Star Luo Emperor's face turned icy, his eyes nearly reduced to slits.

"Those people, they've come again. This time, they are exceptionally strong; we simply couldn't hold them back...."

"Where are they now?"

However, before the guard could answer the Star Luo Emperor's question, a noisy commotion had already erupted outside the hall.

The Star Luo Emperor looked towards the hall doors.

He knew the assassins had arrived.

"Gentlemen, join me in facing the enemy!"

Hu Yan Zhen suddenly stood up, an explosive wave of Soul Power bursting from him.

Eight shimmering Soul Rings reassured the Star Luo Emperor considerably.

Seeing Hu Yan Zhen fully prepared for battle, those at his side also showed no signs of weakness.

They all unleashed their Martial Souls, summoning their Soul Rings.

The Star Luo Emperor was dazzled for a moment, then immense surprise flooded over him.

Among these more than twenty people, there were a full six Soul Douluo level experts. The rest were all at the Soul Sage level.

"Hahaha, Your Majesty, how about that? Are you moved by our sincerity?"

Hu Yan Zhen noticed something unusual on the Star Luo Emperor's face, feeling somewhat proud inside.

After all, these powerful figures were not just from the Xiangjia Sect, Fire Leopard Sect, and Wind Sword Sect; some were also personally recruited by him from far and wide, at a considerable cost.

It was all done to ensure nothing would go wrong.

"Sect Leader Hu Yan has indeed not disappointed Us."

The Star Luo Emperor's lips curved into a slight smile, displaying his satisfaction.

He believed that with so many strong warriors joining, the crisis of the Xingluo Empire could be resolved.

Just then, a loud yelling came from outside the hall:

"The dog emperor of Xingluo, come out and die!"

"Gentlemen, follow me outside to see who dares to be so presumptuous."

Hu Yan Zhen, with a wave of his hand, led the way out of the hall.

Outside the hall.

Liu Erlong, Yu Luomian, and Zhao Wuji stood shoulder to shoulder.

Behind them were Flander and more than a dozen Soul Sage level experts from the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan.

Each one of them was stained with blood, belonging to enemies and themselves alike.

Without a doubt, this mission had resulted in substantial losses, including five or six at the Soul Sage level.

"There are several powerful presences inside the hall; the Xingluo Empire is indeed a tough old bug that refuses to die."

Liu Erlong frowned as he looked at the Imperial Palace Hall and said gravely.

Indeed, there were no weaklings present, and everyone could feel the powerful auras rising from within the hall, even without being told.

"An arrow does not return to the bow; whomever stands opposite us is an enemy, no matter who they are."

Yu Luomian's tone remained resolute.

"Haha, I was wondering who was so arrogant. It turns out to be the Second Master of the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan."

As the group was conversing, Hu Yan Zhen emerged.

Upon seeing Yu Luomian, his pupils shrank suddenly, and a smile appeared on his face.

In his heart, he was already cursing the Star Luo Emperor. The old rascal hadn't been straightforward with them, not revealing that those who had moved against them were from the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan!

"Hu Yan Zhen, is it you?"

Yu Luomian and the others also recognized Hu Yan Zhen.

Even those who followed Hu Yan Zhen out of the hall were familiar to them.

"Sect Leader of Wind Sword Sect..."

"Fire Leopard Sect Master..."

"..."

The people at the front, without exception, were all Soul Douluo level experts, and their combat strength was formidable.

The ones behind them were no slouches either, to pick out any would be to reveal a Soul Sage.

For a moment, the Xingluo Empire had more powerful warriors than they did.

"His Majesty has arrived!"

Just as both sides were in a standoff, a voice sounded from behind Hu Yan Zhen and the others.

Instinctively, everyone made way.

The splendidly dressed Star Luo Emperor appeared, accompanied by a woman in her forties or fifties.

"Second Master of the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan?"

"Well then."

"I didn't expect to catch such a big fish in our net today."

The Star Luo Emperor wore a smile on his face.

"Attack!"

Without waiting for Yu Luomian to say anything, Liu Erlong shouted in a deep voice.

The next moment, she transformed into a humanoid tyrannosaur, swinging her fists crackling with electricity at the Star Luo Emperor.

To capture the thieves, capture the king first!

"Everyone, follow me and stop him!"

Speaking, Hu Yan Zhen took position in front of the Star Luo Emperor, charging at Liu Erlong, "I'm actually curious to see how hard this young maiden's fists are!"

What followed was a shocking move; channeling Soul Power, he head-butted Liu Erlong's fist.

As everyone knew, Hu Yan Zhen's Martial Soul was the Diamond Mammoth, whose defense was renowned throughout Soul Land; even a Titled Douluo would struggle to break his defense, given his current power level of 89.

Liu Erlong's aura was impressively strong, but no matter how strong, she was still just an eight-souled Soul Douluo.

Among the Soul Douluos, who could shatter his defense?

Hu Yan Zhen believed no one could.

Still, even a Titled Douluo would have a hard time breaking his defense without some effort.

"Haha, Patriarch Hu Yan truly lives up to his name as the owner of the Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul, such domineering strength is unmatched."

"If I had such a formidable defense, I too would choose to storm my way through."

"Without Yu Yuanzhen of the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan himself coming, who could be a match for the sect master?"

"..."

Without a doubt, the spectators all favored Hu Yan Zhen.

What about using his head to meet a fist head-on?

Was a fist as hard as a head?

But, the next moment, they didn't think so anymore.

Clang!

The collision between Hu Yan Zhen's head and Liu Erlong's fist actually produced a sound like metal striking metal.

Immediately afterward, instead of the sight of Liu Erlong being knocked away, it was her uppercut, swinging upwards from the ground, that sent Hu Yan Zhen flying.

"What the..."

"Who is this woman? How is she so fierce?"

On the Xingluo Empire's side, the warriors from the Fire Leopard Sect, Wind Sword Sect, and others were dumbfounded.

Were there such characters in the world of Soul Masters?

"How can she have such tremendous strength..."

As for Hu Yan Zhen, he was also stunned.

However, before he could think further, he felt something tight around his ankle, as if it had been caught...

He instinctively looked down, correcting his thoughts.

It wasn't as if...

His ankle had indeed been grasped by Liu Erlong.

"What does she want to do?" A thought popped up in Hu Yan Zhen's mind.

He didn't wait long before Liu Erlong demonstrated the answer through her actions.

Using herself as the center, she swung Hu Yan Zhen around like a punching bag, from left to right.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

The very ground shook from the impact.

The hearts of the onlookers pounded along with Hu Yan Zhen's body as it smashed repeatedly into the earth, stirring up their anxiety.

"What are you standing around for?"

"Waiting to be served a meal?"

"Hurry up and lend a hand, save Patriarch Hu Yan!"

The Star Luo Emperor's eyelids twitched as he roared with urgency.

"Right!"

"All together, take them down!"

Awakened by the Star Luo Emperor's words, the Sect Leader of Wind Sword Sect, brandishing a green sword, and the Fire Leopard Sect Master, transformed into a leopard wreathed in flames, charged ahead.

Then many other powerful warriors from various factions followed suit.