At this moment, on the outskirts of Spirit City.
Inside a rapidly moving carriage.
"Zhu Yun, is this really okay?"
A deep shadow of gloom flickered in Dai Weisi's eyes. He was now the well-known Waste Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire. Even those ministers who secretly supported him in the court, after learning that his cultivation had made no progress, their attitudes gradually became ambiguous overnight.
"There's no other way now."
Zhu Zhuyun sighed. Currently, the only power that could contend with the Star Luo Empire was Spirit Hall.
After learning about Dai Mubai's character from Zhu Zhuqing, she knew that once Dai Mubai ascended, they would definitely not have good days. In desperation, they could only go to Spirit Hall for refuge.
As for the Heaven Dou Empire, they would surely treat them as breeding stock for Spirits. Rather than that, it was better to surrender to Spirit Hall.
"Damn it, Father Emperor is so heartless."
A hint of unwillingness flashed in Dai Weisi's eyes. He had worked diligently for over a decade, only to end up preparing a wedding dress for someone else.
He didn't understand. Even if he became a Waste, Father Emperor could have banished him to a remote place to be a Waste Prince. But Father Emperor didn't. He wanted to ensure Star Luo's stability.
Zhu Zhuyun was not as angry as Dai Weisi. She had long seen that the Star Luo Emperor was not a person who valued emotions, so she said, "I hope Spirit Hall can be a place for us to stay."
"I just don't know how little sister is doing now?"
There was some worry between Zhu Zhuyun's brows, after all, Zhu Zhuqing had never told her who the power behind her was.
But back and forth, the possibilities were only a few: the Heaven Dou Empire, the Upper Three Sects, and now the continent's strongest power, Spirit Hall.
"Don't worry, Zhu Zhuqing's current strength is far greater than ours. She must be highly valued by the power behind her, definitely much stronger than us."
Dai Weisi waved his hand. Zhu Zhuqing's current talent and strength, no matter which power, would be cherished and taken good care of like a treasure. How could she be like him, a fleeing Crown Prince?
As the carriage drove into Spirit City, Dai Weisi's mood eased. He got out of the carriage with a sense of relief, seeing that Father Emperor had not been so ruthless as to directly kill him.
Arriving in front of the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Dai Weisi was still a little apprehensive. He wasn't sure if the Supreme Pontiff would help him, but at this point, he had no retreat.
Just as he was about to enter, he was stopped by the Palace Guard Knight.
The Palace Guard Knight blocked Dai Weisi with his spear and said sternly, "This is the Supreme Pontiff Palace. No entry without permission."
Dai Weisi's expression showed no displeasure. A person under the eaves has to bow their head, especially this Crown Prince who was about to be deposed. He said,
"I am Dai Weisi, the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire. Please inform him."
Fortunately, his title as Crown Prince was still somewhat useful, otherwise he might not even have been able to meet Qian Xunfeng.
The Palace Guard Knight didn't ask further. Instead, he slowly walked into the Supreme Pontiff Palace, and after a long wait, finally came out. Looking at the anxious Dai Weisi, he said calmly, "His Majesty the Supreme Pontiff has asked you to enter."
"Thank you."
Dai Weisi dared not be disrespectful in the slightest. He thanked him and then led Zhu Zhuyun into the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
As he gradually walked into the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Dai Weisi felt more and more anxious, until at the end he saw Qian Xunfeng with golden hair sitting calmly at his desk.
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Supreme Pontiff."
Standing truly before Qian Xunfeng, Dai Weisi felt an unprecedented pressure, several times greater than the pressure his father had given him.
Dai Weisi subconsciously swallowed, cold sweat appearing on his forehead. He was stunned for a long time without speaking, until Qian Xunfeng grew impatient and said lightly, "Dai Weisi, as the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire, why have you come to see this Supreme Pontiff?"
Hearing Qian Xunfeng's voice, Dai Weisi could no longer control himself. He immediately knelt down and said with tears streaming down his face, "Please, Your Majesty the Supreme Pontiff, save my life and Zhu Zhuyun's!"
"Oh?" Qian Xunfeng naturally knew about the actions on the Star Luo Empire's side, but still pretended not to understand and said, "You are the Star Luo Crown Prince, why are you seeking help from our Spirit Hall?"
"Your Majesty the Supreme Pontiff, you do not know. The Star Luo Great Emperor is immoral. Seeing that I had no further potential for improvement in my cultivation, he prepared to establish Dai Mubai as the Crown Prince. Knowing I had no retreat, I came to Spirit Hall to beg the Supreme Pontiff for a chance to live."
"Is that so?"
Qian Xunfeng feigned difficulty, tapping the table with his finger, and said awkwardly, "Our Spirit Hall is a neutral power, it's not good for us to interfere in the affairs of other countries."
"This!" Dai Weisi's heart sank halfway when he heard Qian Xunfeng's words, but then he saw Zhu Zhuyun wink at him from the side and immediately reacted.
"If Your Majesty the Supreme Pontiff is willing to help me, I am willing to pledge lifelong allegiance to Spirit Hall and keep the White Tiger Spirit within Spirit Hall."
As he spoke, Dai Weisi's eyes flashed with cold light. Since the Star Luo Empire and his father wanted to put him to death, he couldn't be blamed for being disloyal.
"Dai Weisi possessed Innate level eight spirit power. If he hadn't been injured, and with the resources of the Star Luo Empire, he would have been a rare Title Douluo powerhouse in the future. It's a pity he was ambushed by Tang San in the Soul Master Competition, which can be considered an oversight on our Spirit Hall's part."
Qian Xunfeng said unhurriedly. He was just racking his brains for a reason to attack Star Luo, and now it was good. Dai Weisi, this Crown Prince, delivered himself to his doorstep. It was truly a pillow delivered when one was sleepy.
Qian Xunfeng looked at the stressed Dai Weisi with a half-smile, and asked in a somewhat seductive voice, "Dai Weisi, do you want to be the Emperor of Star Luo?"
When the voice fell, Dai Weisi thought he was hallucinating. He raised his head in disbelief to look at Qian Xunfeng in front of him, his body trembling with excitement.
Seeing Qian Xunfeng's affirmative gaze, he was immediately overjoyed, uttering a hoarse voice filled with almost uncontrollable joy: "Yes! I really want to be Emperor!"
Dai Weisi's expression gradually became frantic, but his voice was respectful as he spoke to Qian Xunfeng, "If I become Emperor, Spirit Hall will be the state religion of the Star Luo Empire, and you will be the Supreme Pontiff of Star Luo. The Supreme Pontiff will become the most revered person in Star Luo!"
Looking at the almost frantic Dai Weisi, Qian Xunfeng let out a light breath, and his calm voice entered Dai Weisi's mind: "Go back and rest. The Star Luo Emperor was misled by treacherous officials, causing chaos in the court and colluding with Evil Soul Masters in an attempt to achieve immortality. Crown Prince Dai Weisi discovered this and was ostracized from Star Luo, barely surviving. Later, he received help from Spirit Hall to purge the treacherous officials and rectify the court!"
After speaking, Qian Xunfeng looked at Dai Weisi: "Go back and write all of this down. That will be Spirit Hall's reason for sending troops for you."
After speaking, he struck out a spirit power, which healed Dai Weisi's injuries.
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Supreme Pontiff."
Dai Weisi stood up with a sigh of relief. Not only were his injuries healed, but he felt a sudden clarity in his heart, as if the throne of Emperor was right before his eyes. Even after walking out of the Supreme Pontiff Palace, his steps felt somewhat unsteady, as if he were dreaming. Was becoming Emperor really that simple?