"Old Bonehead, aren't you being a bit too..."
"It's fine, don't worry about me, just handle it yourself."
Gu Rong chuckled inwardly, 'Just wait, Old Sword Man, you're in for a treat later.'
At this moment, Ning Bei also threw over the Soul Power ball, three meters in diameter, in his hand. Amidst Chen Xin's nonchalance and Gu Rong's solemn anticipation, the cold mist on the surface of the Soul Power ball gradually merged into it, turning into a nearly ten-meter-diameter ice sphere, its surface covered with jagged ice thorns.
"Even so, it shouldn't be enough to..."
The power of this Soul Skill seemed to have increased quite a bit, but Chen Xin still didn't think it could threaten him.
Just then, Ning Bei opened his palm and raised it slightly in front of him.
"Bone Grandfather, carelessness can be costly."
"Art is an explosion, Extreme Ice Burst!"
As Ning Bei clenched his hand into a fist, the huge ice ball in front of him exploded directly, the terrifying power causing the entire Ice God Hall to tremble, emitting a dazzling cold light.
The air was filled with ice shards and cold ice mist, along with the residual explosions constantly brought about by the attached Ice Burst Technique.
For a time, the entire Ice God Hall was like a celebration of the New Year, with explosions ringing out one after another.
Just from the look of this explosion, one could feel that the two people at the center of the explosion were definitely not having a good time.
Fortunately, Ning Bei's words at the last moment awakened Chen Xin, and the Seven Kill True Body, along with the defense of the Sword Array, was instantly released, preventing him from taking the explosion head-on.
Several minutes later, the aftermath finally dissipated, the pitted Ice God Hall began to self-repair, and the figures of the two people at the center of the explosion were revealed.
Gu Rong's Spirit Avatar had been shattered beyond recognition, his old face was covered with surprise, and his whole body was covered with frostbite and scratches.
Chen Xin, whose defensive ability was not as good as Gu Rong's, was even more miserable, with ice covering his body, mixed with blood.
However, the injuries on the two men's bodies did not last long. Just before the impact of the explosion dissipated, they hurriedly swallowed the Life Restoration Pill in their mouths, and were now rapidly recovering.
"Good kid, I knew that the Soul Power you specially sought out us two Old Boneheads to test wouldn't be simple."
"With this power, an ordinary Titled Douluo would instantly be blown into ashes and merged with the ice shards in the sky, right?"
Gu Rong's words also resonated with Chen Xin beside him, who nodded in agreement, while secretly resolving in his heart that if this brat ever asked him to practice Soul Skills again, he would go all out from the start.
No, it's best not to start at all.
After apologizing to the two elders, the three returned to the Sect.
"Why have you been researching Self-Created Spirit Abilities lately, kid? Why haven't I seen you for three days?"
"Two Grandfathers, this is the content of my Ice God Seventh Trial. The assessment is to create Self-Created Spirit Abilities. The stronger the power and the greater the number, the better the reward will be."
"I see."
After the two were surprised, they revealed a look of realization. In this way, it was not surprising that Ning Bei would suddenly start studying Self-Created Spirit Abilities.
In the following days, Ning Bei spent his time in constant experimentation. These days also made Gu Rong and Chen Xin miserable. What kind of good person drags others into a small ice house every few days just to beat them up?
But it must be said that the power of the Soul Skills developed by this brat is really not bad, at least at the Titled Douluo level.
Such days lasted for several weeks. Just when Chen Xin and Gu Rong couldn't bear it anymore and were about to protest, Qian Renxue's message rescued them.
Ning Bei rushed to the Crown Prince Residence and came to the secret room with Qian Renxue.
"Xue Ye's nerves are weakening, and death is only a matter of these two days."
"Oh? What are your arrangements afterward?"
The Little Angel's pretty face was full of seriousness as she recounted her plans in detail.
"I have basically taken control of the garrison generals of Heaven Dou City, some through coercion and others through enticement. As soon as Xue Ye dies, I can immediately control all the troops that can be mobilized in Heaven Dou City."
"The only variable is that old bastard Xue Xing, but he is not to be feared. At most, he is just a Soul Douluo."
"When I ascend the throne in Xue Qinghe's identity, I will immediately execute him and Xue Beng. By then, no one else will be able to stir up any big waves."
Ning Bei thought for a moment and then offered his opinion.
"I think you can hide for a while first, and let all those who secretly support Xue Xing and Xue Beng come to the forefront, and then..."
A smile appeared on the corner of Qian Renxue's mouth. She and her man had just thought of the same thing.
"That's what I was thinking too. We'll do it that way when the time comes. After I ascend the throne, there will be plenty of time to slowly gather all the power of Heaven Dou City. When that time comes, the opportunity to destroy Star Luo will have arrived."
"Alright, I'll stay in the Crown Prince Residence these days, just in case."
"Mm."
During these days, Qian Renxue and Xue Beng often stayed in the Imperial Palace. Xue Beng was looking forward to his father's recovery, while Qian Renxue was waiting for Xue Ye to breathe his last.
It wasn't until late on the third night that Xue Ye, with a flushed face, summoned Xue Qinghe and Xue Beng into his bedroom. No one knew what the Heaven Dou Emperor had said to his two children. That night, Xue Ye entered the Yellow Springs, and Xue Beng didn't even have time to mourn before rushing back to his mansion under the cover of night.
Xue Beng looked at the richly dressed old man in the hall and hurriedly stepped forward to express the panic in his heart.
"Royal Uncle, Father Emperor has passed away. He left the throne to Xue Qinghe."
"Hmph, wasn't this expected? It doesn't matter. We'll act tomorrow on the day of the enthronement ceremony. We must not let that traitor sit firmly on the throne."
"Royal Uncle, is there any news from Poison Douluo Your Excellency?"
When Dugu Bo was mentioned, a trace of dissatisfaction flashed across Xue Xing's face, but he quickly concealed it.
"Your Excellency Dugu probably doesn't want to participate in the imperial family's struggle and has already announced his retreat in advance, but it doesn't matter. The strongest under Xue Qinghe is just a few Soul Sages. I have already won over several Soul Douluos from the border, and they have already rushed back overnight."
Hearing this, a smile finally appeared on Xue Beng's face, and his heart was also slightly more at ease.
"Royal Uncle, that's great. If that bastard Xue Qinghe sits firmly on the throne, he won't let us go."
"Beng'er, you are going to become an emperor in the future, you must learn to be more steady."
"Yes, Royal Uncle!"
After Qian Renxue cried crocodile tears all night, she claimed to be unwell and was escorted back to the Crown Prince Residence by her subordinates. This scene was also seen by some neutral ministers.
Compared to Xue Beng, who panicked and rushed back as soon as his father died, clearly wanting to plot something, this Crown Prince was obviously more filial.
Didn't you see Xue Qinghe crying himself hoarse in front of Xue Ye's remains?
Back at the Crown Prince Residence, Xue Qinghe changed from his overly grief-stricken state and walked straight into the secret room, interrupting Ning Bei, who was meditating with his eyes closed.
"Xue Ye is dead, the plan can proceed smoothly, but several guards from the Heaven Dou and Star Luo borders have left their posts, presumably on Xue Xing's instructions."
"It's nothing serious, just a few Soul Douluo. If they know what's good for them, spare their lives; if they don't appreciate it, just crush them."
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