Chapter 174 Caesar: Kill! Kill! Kill!
"This is outright killing! What a fine line: 'Challenge me, or submit to my judgment...'"
"This is just right for me!!"
"If you challenge Caesar and you can't defeat him, you die. But if you obey Caesar's judgment, he will sentence you to death, and that's also death!"
In the grand hall of the Star Luo Empire's palace, the Star Luo Emperor was beaming with excitement, his eyes shining brightly.
Their Star Luo Empire is a nation that values strength above all else.
Caesar's methods of using violence to control violence and his decisive and ruthless approach delighted him and made him extremely fond of them.
Emperor Xingluo slammed his palm down on the dragon throne, causing the hard throne to tremble slightly.
A sinister and ruthless glint flashed in his eyes, and he let out a heavy, cold snort, his tone violent and overwhelming.
"On the land of my Star Luo Empire, these ignorant people are able to live in peace and prosperity thanks to the protection of my Star Luo royal family!"
"Now they dare to defy my orders and openly incite a rebellion. They deserve to die!"
"What do you think enabled my Star Luo royal family to rule this empire for tens of thousands of years and rise to power?"
"To ascend to the throne, I was even willing to kill my own brothers!"
"You lowly, foolish people, how dare you openly defy my decree! You all deserve the death penalty!!"
In the celestial canopy, Caesar's thunderous methods not only intimidated all sides but also subdued countless forces, bringing him unparalleled glory.
Such actions could not help but stir the heart and make the ambitious Star Luo Emperor eager to act.
Especially recently, ordinary people and lower-level Soul Masters on the mainland are unwilling to get involved in the conflict between the two great empires and the Spirit Hall.
They fled their homeland, banded together, and wholeheartedly wanted to support the leader from beyond the heavens as their leader.
They attempted to establish a brand new Ohema Empire on the Douluo Continent.
In the eyes of the Star Luo Emperor, these people were just ungrateful and unruly commoners.
It seems that not enough people have died. Their previous peaceful life made them too comfortable, which is why they dared to harbor rebellious thoughts!
"Father, you mustn't!"
Just as the Star Luo Emperor sternly ordered the complete eradication of all those with ulterior motives within his territory.
His Highness's eldest son, Davis, suddenly changed his expression, and rushed forward in great fear, sternly trying to stop him.
"Father, nowadays all those people worship gods from beyond the heavens!"
"Let's not even talk about whether our actions will provoke a furious attack from powerful beings from beyond the heavens."
"With our current national strength, the Star Luo Empire is no match for those people at all!"
"Although most of them are ordinary people, it is precisely because they are ordinary people that their numbers are so staggering!"
"Our Star Luo Empire doesn't even have a single Title Douluo. How can we possibly contend with an army of millions?"
Davis was both anxious and angry, feeling that his father had become blinded by greed and was no longer reasonable.
He is not the invincible Caesar in the heavens; now he cannot even unite the people within his own territory.
Taking action at this moment will only make those people more resentful and push the empire into an abyss of no return!
Emperor Xingluo's gaze was as cold as a knife as he stared intently at Davis, a deep sense of disappointment welling up inside him.
His two sons were truly both utterly useless.
One of them had already fled the Star Luo Empire in a panic and disappeared without a trace.
The son before her was even more indecisive and soft-hearted.
They didn't kill Dai Mubai back then.
If he truly understood imperial power politics and royal honor, he should have executed Dai Mubai long ago, allowing him to die a glorious death!
"I am the supreme emperor, and you are merely subjects who bow down and submit!"
"My decree is not open to questioning or rebuttal!"
"So what if they have a million soldiers? They're nothing but a pathetic rabble!"
"Our Star Luo royal family has many experts, and we have dispatched them all to capture and bring to justice those traitors who led the rebellion!"
"I want to see who dares to step forward, who dares to obstruct, who dares to resist—kill them all without mercy!"
As the Star Emperor finished speaking, eight dazzling soul rings instantly appeared around his body.
A violent, ferocious, and suffocating aura of terror swept through the entire hall like a tsunami.
The overwhelming power and pressure terrified all the civil and military officials and generals below, who were all trembling with fear and remained silent, none daring to show the slightest intention to disobey.
Every emperor of the Star Luo Empire climbed to the supreme position by stepping over the corpses of his own brothers.
None of them were cowards who feared death.
In stark contrast, in the imperial palace of the neighboring Heavenly Dou Empire, Emperor Xue Ye, after witnessing this scene, turned pale, his face filled with despair, and he was at a loss for what to do.
He himself is now in a precarious and dangerous situation.
If one were to emulate Caesar in the heavens, and ruthlessly kill anyone who displeases them or obstructs their path...
That would be tantamount to courting death and bringing about one's own destruction!
Emperor Xueye had completely given up on the idea of clinging to the throne.
He even had a bold idea: to find Little Gray and willingly hand over the throne to him.
When the world talks about the new emperor of Tiandou City, Little Gray Hair, they will surely mention him as the abdicated former emperor.
What a glorious and historic achievement that would be!
The more Emperor Xueye thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and his mind immediately became active.
As long as it pleases the gods from beyond the heavens, what does it matter if I give up everything, let alone a throne?
People from beyond the heavens have long lifespans and can easily live for thousands or even tens of thousands of years.
He could extend his life by one or two hundred years if he received even the slightest favor.
This is hundreds or thousands of times better than being a subservient emperor on this continent!
He was also very clear in his heart that he, as an emperor with only five spirit rings, had a noble status but no matching strength.
Secretly, countless powerful soul masters looked down on him from the bottom of their hearts.
If he didn't have the title of emperor and possess countless cultivation resources, he probably wouldn't even be as good as Yu Xiaogang.
Those people even felt that if they had used the resources they possessed on someone else, that person would have already achieved something extraordinary!
Meanwhile, in the celestial display...
Witnessing the High Priest of Law being burned to ashes filled the hearts of those under the sky with endless sorrow.
Little Gray Fur also had a furrowed brow, his face full of worry and gloom, and his expression was solemn.
"Lord Duanfeng, collect this man's ashes and scatter them among the temple and the crowd."
Caesar gave the order indifferently, his tone completely flat.
She stood with one hand on her hip, her expression cold and icy, devoid of any emotion.
"Inform all the people that the High Priest was blinded by greed and attempted to usurp the citizenship granted to everyone by Caesar. His current predicament is entirely deserved."
"yes!"
Rabinus, the Lord of the Broken Blade, responded in a deep voice and immediately went to carry out Caesar's orders meticulously.
"As for these two, they are 'guests' who have mistakenly entered the execution ground..."
After Duanfeng Jue left, Caesar slowly turned his head, his gaze first falling on Little Grey and Xilian.
Then, she looked at Heather beside her and gave the order in a cold voice.
"Sword Banner Lord, make your move."
"I will obey your orders—" Heather bowed and accepted the command with utmost respect.
As the little gray-haired boy watched Heather slowly walk towards him, a look of disbelief flashed in his eyes.
Then, she rubbed her forehead helplessly, looking like she had a headache, as if she was already used to this kind of start.
"I knew it, it'll start like this again."
Beneath the sky, all the onlookers were horrified and their faces were filled with astonishment.
Didn't Little Grey Fur and Xilian come here to gain Caesar's trust?
Why is it that right from the start, he is to be publicly judged by Caesar and his life is in danger?
The crowd grew increasingly confused, completely unable to see through the current situation.
Hathaway and the others had clearly stated this during their previous argument with the law priests.
They appeared here on Caesar's orders, awaiting the prophesied Savior from beyond the heavens.
And Little Gray Hair is that savior from outer space.
Now that he wants to execute Little Grey right away, this Caesar is truly a bloodthirsty, murderous, and capricious tyrant!
However, although the people under the canopy were nervous, they did not have much worry or fear.
After all, Little Gray Hair was standing alive and well on the Douluo Continent.
This is enough to show that Caesar certainly did not succeed in killing Little Grey and the others.
Sure enough, a change occurred in the sky in an instant.
"thump--"
A dull thud sounded as something was thrown hard to the ground.
Xi Lian subconsciously looked down, her pupils suddenly contracted, and her face was full of shock.
"Huh, what's this...?"
On the ground lay a woman, lying quietly.
Her hair was almost entirely white, her face serene, but she was long gone.
When the crowd under the sky saw the woman's face clearly, they were instantly filled with rage and righteous indignation.
This person looks exactly like Katniss!
Katniss's despicable and vicious behavior had long aroused the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people. Countless people wished they could capture her and torture her to vent their hatred.
Little Gray Fur stared at the corpse on the ground, her beautiful eyes suddenly widening.
She instantly transformed from a melancholy, frowning woman into a cute, big-eyed girl.
Upon seeing that familiar face, Little Gray exclaimed in disbelief.
"…Kainese?!"
(End of chapter)