Chapter 37: Entering the Heaven Dou Palace
Falling Devil Douluo and Fifteen Ton Douluo stood above Heaven Dou City, gazing down at the Heaven Dou Palace, which occupied the city's most central and prosperous location.
Looking at the orderly palaces, the two standing above these grand structures couldn't help but exchange smiles.
"I've never seen the Heaven Dou Palace from above. Seeing it today, it truly is the symbol of the Heaven Dou Empire's power!" Falling Devil said, admiring the magnificent buildings, though worry crept into his voice:
"I wonder if Miss's plan will work. If the Ye family patriarch isn't in the Heaven Dou Palace, we're in for trouble!"
"Trouble?" Fifteen Ton Douluo sneered. "What trouble? Does Bibi Dong dare come to Heaven Dou City and face us?"
"Alright, take it out! I trust Miss wouldn't act without certainty!"
Falling Devil Douluo smiled slightly, holding a bronze mirror and injecting soul power into it.
The next moment, the spiritual power within erupted, transforming into a beam of light that struck a palace in the Heaven Dou Palace with lightning speed.
"Boom!"
"Who dares?!"
An angry shout echoed through the palace! An aura nearly at Titled Douluo level surged, spilling out in all directions!
Following this earth-shaking roar, the entire Heaven Dou Palace descended into chaos.
One after another, soul master auras rose from various palaces, rushing toward the Ye family patriarch's location!
"Haha! Found him!" Fifteen Ton and Falling Devil felt the aura, grinning with excitement!
The old turtle was indeed hiding in the Heaven Dou Palace.
…
Heaven Dou Palace, study.
Emperor Xue Ye, handling government affairs, heard the roar resound through the palace. Recognizing the voice, his heart trembled.
"Not good!"
He stood abruptly, staring sternly toward the Ye family patriarch's direction, his expression grim. "Who is it? Star Luo? Or Spirit Hall?"
"Your Majesty!"
Xue Ye strode out of the study, facing the imperial guards rushing to protect him. He ordered swiftly:
"By my command! Deploy all imperial guards in the Heaven Dou Palace to Ye Hou's side! Ensure his safety!"
"Your Majesty, what about you?"
"I have others here; you're not responsible for my safety!"
"Yes!"
Under Xue Ye's commanding gaze, the guard commander led his men toward the Ye family patriarch's location!
Xue Ye watched them go, unease growing as he looked toward the commotion. He could only reassure himself:
"This is the Heaven Dou Palace. Even a Titled Douluo can be stopped here!"
…
By the time Falling Devil and Fifteen Ton reached the Ye family patriarch's location, a crowd of Heaven Dou Empire masters had gathered!
Soul Douluo and Soul Saints stared intently at the two. One Soul Saint shouted:
"Who are you? Don't you know this is the Heaven Dou Palace?"
The old man at the center, the Ye family patriarch, sighed inwardly, sensing Fifteen Ton and Falling Devil's auras.
Two Titled Douluo—only Spirit Hall could muster such a force.
He recalled Emperor Xue Ye's warning two years ago.
Back then, he thought his son-in-law was overthinking!
Now, Xue Ye's foresight was clear.
If he were still at the Ye family estate, he'd have been killed silently!
The patriarch looked at his protectors, then at Fifteen Ton and Falling Devil, offering a wry smile:
"Two Titled Douluo—Spirit Hall really thinks highly of an old man like me!"
"What? Two Titled Douluo?"
"Spirit Hall?"
"How can this be? Spirit Hall Titled Douluo?"
Instantly, the Soul Douluo and Soul Saints' faces changed, some panicking.
Facing two Titled Douluo, the continent's peak combat power, few could stay calm.
If not for being in the Heaven Dou Palace with only two opponents, some would've fled!
Not everyone had the courage to face Titled Douluo head-on!
Fifteen Ton Douluo eyed the patriarch and smiled faintly. "Given your status, I'll offer you a dignified death. End it yourself!"
"You jest, Your Excellency!"
The patriarch's face darkened. "May I know your titles?"
"Falling Devil!"
"Fifteen Ton!"
They didn't hide it. Since the group suspected Spirit Hall, there was no point.
"Falling Devil, Fifteen Ton?"
Repeating the names, the patriarch frowned. Why hadn't he heard of these titles?
But now wasn't the time for that. He clasped his fists toward them and said:
"Your Excellencies, Falling Devil Douluo and Fifteen Ton Douluo, though you're Titled Douluo, this is the Heaven Dou Palace!"
"I'm surrounded by comrades and protected by the Heaven Dou Imperial Guards!"
"Are you truly not afraid you won't leave Heaven Dou City after killing me?"
The patriarch stared calmly at them.
As a level 89 Soul Douluo, nearly Titled Douluo, he knew their combat strength well!
Sent to kill him in the Heaven Dou Palace, they might be stronger, but… how much stronger?
Could they kill all the Soul Douluo and Imperial Guards?
He didn't believe it, nor did the other Soul Douluo!
"Heh!"
Hearing the veiled threat, Fifteen Ton Douluo laughed.
"Not only do you refuse to end it, but you dare threaten us?" He smirked sarcastically at the emboldened group, a surge of tyranny rising in him!
Infuriating!
Falling Devil looked indifferent, saying calmly, "Let's do it! It's been decades since we acted. Seems the continent's forgotten us."
"Spirit! Possession!"
"Spirit! Possession!"
Falling Devil and Fifteen Ton each gripped a Coiling Dragon Staff, nine soul rings rhythmically circling their bodies.
Yellow, purple, black, black, black!
Yellow, purple, black, black, black!
The nine neatly arranged soul rings showcased their power!
The terrifying aura of level 96 Titled Douluo pressed down on the Soul Douluo!
Fifteen Ton hefted his Coiling Dragon Staff onto his shoulder, laughing loudly.
"Today, my brother and I will tear down the Heaven Dou Palace!"
"Begin!"
[end of the chapter]