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Chapter 70 A Visit on a Snowy Night: The Intimidating Power of Fireflies!
Chapter 70 A Visit on a Snowy Night: The Intimidating Power of Fireflies!
Heavenly Dou Empire, Heavenly Dou City.
In stark contrast to the raging war and widespread suffering outside, this most prosperous capital city on the continent is maintaining an almost eerie peace.
The sky outside the city was covered with dark clouds, as if they would collapse at any moment. On the distant horizon, one could occasionally see the dazzling light and fire produced by the explosion of soul skills, and hear the faint roars of soul beasts carried on the wind.
However, all this commotion and carnage vanished instantly upon reaching the outskirts of Tiandou City, as if it had struck an invisible wall of sighs.
Inside the city, the prosperity remained unchanged, and it even appeared more crowded and noisy due to the influx of a large number of refugees.
The shops on both sides of the street were open for business as usual, and the calls of vendors rose and fell, but the faces of pedestrians showed a lingering sense of panic and relief.
In the heart of Tiandou City, where land is incredibly valuable, there is a dessert shop called "Firefly Glimmer".
The shop is small, but its decoration style is quite different from the classical style of Douluo Continent, and is full of a simple yet warm modern feel.
Through the clear floor-to-ceiling windows, you can see a young girl sitting quietly in a corner.
She had long, silver-white hair that gradually turned a light pink at the ends, and a black headband tied around her head.
She wore a seemingly ordinary yet exquisitely tailored casual outfit, her eyes like two clear lakes reflecting the bustling traffic outside the window.
At this moment, she was focused on a slice of cake roll in her hand, savoring it in small bites, her face beaming with a satisfied and happy smile.
She is Liu Ying. The mysterious being who tops the power rankings and single-handedly intimidates the entire continent.
"Ring ring"
The sound of wind chimes at the entrance broke the tranquility inside the shop.
The once bustling street seemed to quiet down for a moment.
An elderly man dressed in casual clothes, yet whose every gesture exuded imperial majesty, slowly entered the shop, supported by two guards.
He is the emperor of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Emperor Xueye.
At this moment, Emperor Xueye had long lost his former high spirits.
His face was gaunt, his temples were gray, and his eyes revealed deep weariness and anxiety.
The tragic state of the Star Luo Empire was like a sword hanging over his head, keeping him awake at night.
He waved away the guards who wanted to clear the area, and walked alone to Liu Ying's table. He did not put on airs as an emperor, but instead bowed slightly respectfully.
"Miss Liuying, I apologize for disturbing you." Emperor Xueye's voice was hoarse and aged.
Liu Ying put down her fork, gently wiped her mouth, and calmly looked at Emperor Xue Ye with her heterochromatic eyes.
She did not rise, but simply nodded politely: "Your Majesty, if it is about that matter, my answer remains the same."
Emperor Xueye gave a bitter smile and bowed even lower: "Miss Liuying, I know your rules. But the situation is critical. The Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena has led her army of soul beasts to conquer the Star Luo Imperial Capital, and millions of lives have been lost."
"If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold; the Heavenly Dou Empire is on the verge of collapse. I am not doing this for the throne, but for the sake of the people of this city. I implore Miss Liuying to take action and repel the beast tide."
The store was deathly silent; everyone held their breath and secretly glanced in their direction.
Liu Ying sighed softly and turned her gaze to the window. Her eyes became deep, as if piercing through the void and seeing the smoke and fire of a distant battlefield.
"Your Majesty," Liu Ying's voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable firmness.
"I am merely a passerby and have no intention of interfering too much in the cause and effect of this world. War is the eruption of long-standing grudges between you humans and the soul beasts."
She paused, and suddenly emitted an extremely faint yet terrifying aura that made even the Snow Night Emperor's soul tremble.
That wasn't the pressure of soul power, but a higher-level force, seemingly originating from the depths of the starry sea, a force of destruction and rebirth.
"However," Liu Ying changed the subject, the sharpness in her eyes fading, and she returned to being the girl next door.
"Since I live here, like the desserts, and like the atmosphere, then—as long as I'm still in Tiandou City, this is a safe zone."
"Gu Yuena is a smart woman; she can sense my presence. As long as the Heaven Dou Empire doesn't provoke us, their war won't reach Heaven Dou City."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xueye's body trembled violently.
He looked up at the seemingly frail girl in front of him, and a profound sense of awe welled up within him.
One person, guarding one city.
No, it was one person who awed an entire realm!
It turns out that the reason why Tiandou City was able to become an isolated island in the chaotic world was not due to luck, but because the fact that this "number one on the combat power list" was enough to make that God-King level Silver Dragon King dare not cross the line even if he just sat here eating cake!
"I understand." Emperor Xueye took a deep breath, his eyes slightly red.
"Thank you for your protection, Miss Liuying. I will take my leave now, so as not to disturb your afternoon tea any longer."
Emperor Xueye left. Although he couldn't persuade Liuying to take the initiative, he gained some reassurance.
As long as this great Buddha statue is properly enshrined, Tiandou City will be as solid as a rock.
And indeed, as the firefly said.
Thousands of miles away, above the ruins of the Star Luo Imperial Capital, Gu Yuena, clad in silver armor and possessing unparalleled elegance, floated in mid-air.
She stared coldly at the ruins beneath her feet, her purple eyes flashing with the satisfaction of revenge.
"My lord," a massive dark gold dinosaur claw bear spoke in human language, asking respectfully.
"The Star Luo Empire has been destroyed. Should we press our advantage and strike directly at the Heavenly Dou Empire?"
Gu Yuena's gaze slowly shifted northward, finally settling on the direction of Tiandou City.
There, she sensed a terrifying aura that even her dragon soul found painful.
It was a pure, extreme destructive energy, as if if she dared to step into that area, she would be instantly devoured by a kind of raging fire called "scorched earth".
A deep sense of apprehension flashed in her eyes.
"No," Gu Yuena said coldly, her voice echoing throughout the army.
"Pass down the order: the army shall halt at the border of Tiandou. Clear out the remaining forces of Xingluo and rest here. Without my command, no one is permitted to approach Tiandou City!"
"yes!"
As time went by, Tiandou City became the last safe haven on the entire continent.
Countless refugees from the Star Luo Empire, with their families in tow, traversed mountains and valleys, all in an effort to escape into the borders of the Heaven Dou Empire.
They had heard that an unparalleled being resided there, and even the ferocious army of soul beasts dared not approach.
Outside Tiandou City, makeshift tents stretched for dozens of miles, seemingly endless.
Although life was hard, at least their lives were not in danger.
People sat around the campfire, talking about the mysterious "Miss Firefly," their eyes filled with awe and gratitude.
However, in this brief period of calm, a sudden change occurred.
The previously gloomy sky suddenly cracked open with a huge fissure without warning.
"Boom—!!!"
The dull thunder was no longer a natural roar, but rather a tremor of some fundamental law.
Immediately afterwards, an extremely dazzling golden beam of light descended from the sky, instantly tearing apart the dark clouds and illuminating the entire Douluo Continent as if it were daytime.
Whether it was Tang Chen and Poseidon enjoying the tranquility on Poseidon Island, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao desperately preparing for battle at the Clear Sky Sect, Gu Yuena who had just occupied the Star Luo Imperial Capital, or even Liu Ying who was eating cake, they all subconsciously raised their heads at this moment.
The golden light spread rapidly across the sky, transforming into a gigantic scroll that blotted out the sun—the heavenly curtain had opened once more!
This commotion is larger than any before.
The golden light was interspersed with black lightning, giving it a solemn and dignified feel, yet also a sense of oppressive judgment.
The people and soul masters of Tiandou City flocked to the streets, pointing and whispering in fear and curiosity.
"The canopy has reappeared!"
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the golden light in the sky slowly receded, and several large, jet-black characters, written with bold, flowing strokes, emerged, carrying a sense of irony and judgment, and were deeply imprinted on the retinas of everyone present.
[Douluo Continent: Top Ten Hypocrites!]
[The roundup is about to begin!]
boom!
The moment those words were uttered, the entire Douluo Continent erupted in excitement!
"Who will be on the list? Could it be those people from the Spirit Hall?"
"Heh heh, I don't think so. Some big shots who usually spout platitudes about benevolence and morality might actually be like that in private—"
The discussion erupted like a tidal wave.
Meanwhile, at the Haotian Sect, Tang Hao stared at those large characters, his eyelids twitching wildly, his unease growing stronger.
At Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang's face turned deathly pale, and his body swayed involuntarily.
In the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, Emperor Xueye narrowed his eyes, lost in thought.
Inside the Flowing Light Dessert Shop, Liu Ying looked at the large characters on the ceiling, tilted her head, and a hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes: "Hypocrites. I'm quite curious, besides those few people, who else could be ranked like that!"
She gently forked the last piece of cake and put it in her mouth, a playful smile curving her lips.
Above the sky, dark lightning rolled, as if brewing the first thunderclap, preparing to reveal the true face of some important figure to the public!
[The tenth place winner will be revealed soon —]