harleyscars Chapter 73 The Emperor Ascends the Throne
Chapter 73 The Emperor Ascends the Throne
Chapter 73 The Emperor Ascends the Throne
This battle raged until the sky darkened, it was a battle of epic proportions, and it reached the southern part of the entire Douluo Continent, where no one dared to claim supremacy!
The entire Star Luo City was buried. The magnificent palace built by the White Tiger family with the blood and tears of the people, the imposing city walls, the royal auction house, the imperial prison—all of that was destroyed.
They were all buried in dust and turned to ashes!
From this day forward, there will be no more Star Luo City, nor Star Luo Empire, nor White Tiger Family. Only "Star Fall Ruins" will remain on the map, a testament to this achievement and the people's victory.
After spending twenty days in Xingluo City, Zhongli led the Thousand Rock Army and the Immortal Army warriors away, determined to pursue the fleeing enemy and begin the purge of the entire Xingluo Empire and the remnants of the White Tiger Dynasty. Millions of enemies were slain, their swords still stained with blood!
"Only today did I realize that His Highness the Fifth Prince also possesses such a ruthless and decisive side."
Looking back at the ruins of Xingluo City, Zhongli's student Jiangzhu sighed softly and said.
"This is precisely Master Li's true righteousness and benevolence towards all living beings. Do you remember? His Highness once said to us, 'Only with swift and decisive actions can one reveal the heart of an immortal!'"
Dugu Yan gazed at Zhong Li's imposing figure in the distance, her eyes becoming somewhat misty, and said softly.
A sudden realization dawned on Jiangzhu's mind. Perhaps, after this cleansing, the entire Douluo Continent would become brighter and cleaner than ever before.
This war lasted for almost a year. The iron hooves of the Thousand Rock Army and the Immortal Clan trampled across almost the entire Star Luo Empire, stretching from the central Douluo Continent all the way to the South China Sea coast of the Star Luo Empire. When they saw the rolling waves of the South China Sea, the warriors of the Thousand Rock Army and the Immortal Clan all felt a sense of disorientation.
At this moment, they were no longer a group of hot-blooded young men, but a seasoned, battle-hardened, and invincible army, their battle prowess unmatched. Each warrior's robe was stained with the blood of their enemies. The sea breeze ruffled the warriors' braids, and suddenly everyone felt as if something was stuck in their throats.
"Gong Jin'ou,
Cheng Yanyou,
People and things rejoice in the ducks and algae.
I like my fellow countrymen.
The Lantern Festival was disrupted.
The former King of Slaughter, now Tian Shu Xing, gazed at the sea and suddenly began to sing loudly. This melody was not from the Douluo Continent, but came from another world; he had heard the Emperor hum it once and remembered it.
"Jin Xihao,
Liyue Sky Protection
Tianheng is high,
"Clouds come in torrents"
The warriors of the Thousand Rock Army and the Immortal Army sang loudly towards the vast sea, as if a great civilization was about to stand on this land, with the majestic figure of the Emperor behind them.
It is higher than Haotian Peak and wider than the Demon Whale Sea.
Now, everyone feels a sense of peace and prosperity. News of the events in Tian Dou City has already reached the army, further boosting morale. Now, nothing can stop the arrival of the glorious era of Liyue.
When they arrived, they possessed only burning passion and swords ready to be drawn. Now, their spoils of war, the wealth they had created, were too vast to be contained even by storage devices; the carts, horses, and goods stretched as far as the eye could see, like an ocean. Truly, "They gathered their children like wolves and tigers, and returned to their homeland laden with pearls."
Zhongli led his army northward, returning triumphantly to Tiandou City. When they were still five miles from the city, they saw officials and citizens lining the streets to welcome them, and the road was strewn with flowers. Many people knelt on both sides of the road, weeping uncontrollably, offering various precious gifts to the triumphant immortal warriors.
As the army passed through the gates of Tiandou City, cannon salutes resounded from within the city, and dazzling fireworks bloomed in the sky. Beautiful young women, dressed in light clothing, danced along the roadside to welcome the victorious warriors. In the distance, one could see that the statue of the founding emperor of the Tiandou Empire had been toppled and smashed in the wide square outside the palace, while the imposing golden sculpture of Zhongli Wei and the triumphant pillars commemorating the immortal warriors were under construction. Although not yet completed, their grandeur was already evident. This was all thanks to the people's goodwill.
"Clang!"
Mounted atop his tall horse, Ma Hongjun drew his sword and brandished it before launching into the Immortal Army's battle song. The warriors' faces beamed with pride and valor, and the powerful song resounded throughout Tiandou City, bringing tears to the eyes of countless people.
"On the summit of Tianheng Mountain"
Looking down at the layers of clouds and mist,
In the distance, the celestial cranes soar proudly.
Walking through the deep forest
Draw the hard bow that bestows the Emperor's blessing.
O sage who draws the bow of Amos,
Run proudly!
The entire Heavenly Dou City was immersed in a sea of joy, celebrating for seven days and seven nights. The achievements of the Thousand Rock Army and the Immortal Warriors were beyond description; they were a feat never before accomplished in history.
The Star Luo Empire was completely conquered and utterly destroyed. It can be said that this conquest was thorough and left few hidden dangers. The Star Luo Empire's royal family and nobles had all been wiped out. Apart from Dai Mubai, who was hiding within the Heaven Dou Empire, and Davis, who had fled with the Grand Tutor Zheng Sen and whose whereabouts were unknown, the White Tiger family had been completely erased from this world.
It can be said that, at least on the surface, the entire continent has been unified, united under Zhongli's banner. Of course, not the swan banner of the Heaven Dou Empire, because the Heaven Dou Empire no longer exists.
The Heaven Dou City is now completely under Navelette's control, and the influence of the Xue family has been largely eliminated. The imprisoned "First Prince Xue Qinghe" has also been secretly released and restored to his identity as Qian Renxue of the Spirit Hall.
At the urging of the officials led by Navelette, Zhongli declined the throne three times before finally ascending to the throne and becoming the emperor of this world. He changed the name of the Heavenly Dou Empire to "Tianli" and carried out sweeping reforms throughout the country.
For the first time, the entire Douluo Continent was unified, and many things were unknown and needed to be explored anew. Fortunately, with a wise and virtuous ruler like Zhongli who had ruled Liyue for thousands of years, and a wise and capable minister like Navilay who had served as the Grand Inquisitor of Fontainebleau for five hundred years, the Douluo Continent was extremely fortunate.
The newly established Tianli Empire did not relax its military efforts, nor did it simply lay low its troops in the North Sea and let its horses graze in the South Mountain after unifying the continent. On the contrary, Zhongli and Nawilet knew that the challenges facing the new Tianli regime were yet to come. The entire empire underwent a new round of mobilization and a large influx of surrendered troops from the former Xingluo Empire into the Qianyan Army.
Although the Thousand Rock Army appears to be far weaker than the true Asura clans, Zhongli still values them highly. Back in Liyue, the second and third generations of the Asura clans, having lived among humans for so long, had gradually been assimilated and lost the invincible prowess of their ancestors. At that time, Liyue's true main fighting force had begun to shift towards the Thousand Rock Army, rather than relying entirely on the Asura clans.
While the world appears unified and peaceful, a hidden crisis lurks beneath the surface. Zheng Sen, the sorcerer of the Star Luo Empire, has abducted Crown Prince Davis and Crown Princess Zhu Zhuyun, along with the remnants of the Star Luo Empire's army, and escaped by sea, their whereabouts unknown.
And then there's the Spirit Hall. While they appear to be holding back, Zhong Li knows they're definitely preparing something, and another major battle could erupt at any moment. Even beyond the ocean, there are likely threats from Seagod Island and the Sun Moon Continent. The newly established Tianli People's Government, though seemingly peaceful, is far from being able to rule passively and enjoy tranquility.
(End of this chapter)