"Tap tap tap..."
A series of hurried footsteps approached from afar, breaking the deathly silence in the hall.
Everyone perked up and turned their gaze toward the doorway.
Bai He rushed in again, his face even paler than before.
His forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, and his chest was heaving violently, clearly indicating that he was expending a great deal of soul power to travel at his limit.
"Old White Bird!"
Titan darted forward, his large, fan-like hand supporting the white crane's shoulder, and asked in a deep voice.
"How is the situation? Have you found out everything?"
Baihe waved his hand and pointed to the teacup on the table.
Oscar quickly poured a glass of water and handed it to him.
Baihe took the water cup, drank it all in one gulp, and only then did he catch his breath, his face bearing an extremely complex expression.
"We've found out."
His voice was a little hoarse.
"Blue Silver King Tang Qing issued a 'Proclamation Against the Traitors' to the entire continent yesterday!"
"The proclamation lists the four major crimes of our four sects: 'betrayal, collusion with rebels, treacherous intentions, and wreaking havoc on the empire,' and calls upon the people and soldiers of the world to jointly condemn them!"
"What?!"
"A proclamation denouncing the traitors?"
Niu Gao's eyes widened in disbelief.
"What right does he have? Who does he think he is! How dare he call us thieves?"
Bai He gave a wry smile and continued, "Not only that, but at dawn today, he personally led 100,000 'Blue Silver Guards' from the Northern Frontier Camp."
"They should already be on their way."
These words immediately caused an uproar in the council chamber.
"He...he actually dared to come!"
"How dare they! They completely disregard us and the Haotian Sect!"
Yang Wudi placed his hand on the sword hilt, his soul power surging around him.
Tang Hao, who had been silent all along, slowly spoke, his voice as deep as rolling thunder.
"This Blue Silver King is far too domineering."
"This is outrageous!"
Tang San's eyes remained remarkably calm as he stared at the white crane and asked the most crucial question.
"Senior Baihe, have you ascertained how many powerful figures the Blue Silver King brought with him on this expedition, besides Poison Douluo Dugu Bo?"
This question silenced everyone, and they all turned to look at the white crane.
This is the key to determining the course of the battle.
The white crane took a deep breath, seemingly shocked by the information it had discovered.
He shook his head and said, slowly and deliberately:
"there is none left."
"Besides Poison Douluo, who served as the vanguard, and the Title Douluos..."
"Only the Blue Silver King."
quiet.
A deathly silence.
Everyone was stunned, wondering if there was something wrong with their ears.
"Wh...what?"
Tang San's pupils suddenly contracted, and for the first time, a look of astonishment appeared on his face.
"He was alone?"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Ma Hongjun burst into exaggerated laughter, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.
"Him alone? Does he really think he's a god? That he can turn the world upside down?"
Dai Mubai was also stunned, muttering, "He's gone mad, this Blue Silver King must be insane."
Oscar chimed in, "He dares to come alone? He's just here to die, isn't he?"
"Arrogant!"
Yang Wudi, the clan leader of the Po clan, was so angry that his face turned ashen.
"Although Poison Douluo is a Title Douluo, I alone am enough to stop him! Does that Blue Silver King really think that my four great families are all worthless cowards?"
"This Blue Silver King is far too arrogant!"
Tang Hao suddenly stood up, and a terrifying aura soared into the sky, causing the beams of the council hall to creak.
His eyes were filled with surprise and anger.
Tang San's expression also became extremely strange. He looked at the map and slowly said, "Yes, it's really too arrogant."
"He came alone, and he will face more than just the four major sects."
"There's also the attitude of the Heavenly Dou royal family, the pressure exerted by my Haotian Sect, and even... the Star Luo Empire, which is eyeing us covetously, might take this opportunity to interfere."
"Under these circumstances, how dare he venture deep into enemy territory alone?"
Tang Hao paced back and forth in the hall, completely baffled.
"Arrogant! Utterly arrogant!"
"Blue Silver King, where exactly do you get your confidence from?"
He simply couldn't understand what gave this Blue Silver King such confidence to look down on all the heroes of the world.
If you can't figure it out, then stop thinking about it.
Tang Hao stopped in his tracks, his eyes revealing a murderous intent.
"Hmph, since he's come here to die, then so be it!"
"If he is truly alone, then this Heavenly Dou City will be his burial ground!"
He opened his right hand, and a small hammer, entirely black with dark gold patterns, appeared in his palm, radiating an aura of destruction.
"My Clear Sky Hammer is itching for action."
Tang San looked at the martial soul in his father's hand, which symbolized the strongest attack on the continent, and a sinister smile appeared on his lips.
"The arrogant Blue Silver King."
"You will soon pay the price with your life for your arrogance."
In an instant, the heavy atmosphere that had been there before vanished from the council chamber.
In everyone's eyes, Tang Qing, who came alone, was already a dead man.
...
Two days later, outside Tiandou City, in Tianshui City.
The iron torrent rolled on, and smoke and dust filled the air.
The march of the 100,000-strong army caused the entire land to tremble slightly.
The army slowly halted five miles from the city wall. The dark, imposing formation exuded a suffocating aura of killing intent, soaring straight into the sky.
Tang Qing pulled on the reins, and the Fenglin horse beneath him let out a low neigh, pawing restlessly.
He gazed at the majestic city in the distance, its walls towering high and its banners fluttering, the last and most fortified barrier of the Heavenly Dou Imperial City.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Tang Qing turned his head and said calmly to Dugu Bo beside him.
"If it weren't for you, the vanguard, clearing away all obstacles along the way, our army's march would not have been so smooth."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo immediately bowed, adopting an extremely humble posture.
"Your Highness is too kind. This is simply my duty."
His expression carried a hint of heartfelt reverence.
During the two days of forced march, he truly witnessed the terrifying nature of this "Blue Silver Guard".
The strictness of their military discipline, the speed of their actions, and the unity of their will were simply unheard of.
What's even more terrifying is that this army of 100,000 seemed to be an extension of Tang Qing's arm, obeying orders without the slightest hesitation.
Zhu Zhuqing urged her horse forward and came to Tang Qing's other side.
Her figure was alluring; even wrapped in tight leather armor, her breathtaking curves were still fully revealed, creating a strange fusion with the grim and bloody battlefield.
"Your Highness, this is Tianshui City, the bridgehead of Tiandou City."
Her clear and melodious voice added a bright touch to the oppressive atmosphere.
"This city is responsible for protecting the imperial city. It is the closest city to Tiandou City and its strategic location is extremely important."
Dugu Bo interjected, "As far as I know, the garrison commander of Tianshui City is named Xuefeng. He is a trusted confidant promoted by Emperor Xueye and is extremely loyal."
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