Ning Bei sneered inwardly, thinking that this old dragon knew how to assess the situation, clearing himself of all responsibility with a few words.
However, today's Little Angel's Ascension Ceremony was the main event, and he didn't plan to deal with the old dragon here. Anyway, it wouldn't be long before Bibi Dong would clean up the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan along with him.
"Of course, I believe Sect Master Yu's words. Please, help yourself. If you would like to stay and participate in the Ascension Ceremony, you are welcome."
"No, the Sect still has some trivial matters, so I will take my leave first."
Seeing that Ning Bei didn't make things difficult for him, Yu Yuanzhen breathed a sigh of relief and quickly cupped his hands in farewell, leaving the Golden Luan Hall.
On the other hand, Xue Xing and Xue Beng's expressions became even more unsightly. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was now clearly and firmly standing behind Xue Qinghe, and now that Yu Yuanzhen had also deserted, their three Soul Douluos were simply not enough to contend.
"Your Majesty, today's matter was Xue Xing's recklessness, please forgive me. This king and Prince Xue Beng are willing to stay and observe the ceremony."
"That's right, this prince is willing to stay and participate in Big Brother's Ascension Ceremony."
Ning Bei turned his head to look at the uncle and nephew who had admitted defeat, a sneer curling up at the corner of his mouth, and then gave the Little Angel a look of approval.
Qian Renxue nodded, then summoned a team of Soul Master guards to enter the hall.
"Men, Xue Xing and Xue Beng intended to frame this Crown Prince, and even have the suspicion of deliberately usurping the throne. Take them into custody in the Heaven Dou Prison for later trial."
"In addition, the three generals, who have abandoned their posts and left their garrison without permission, causing the empire's borders to be in danger, are also to be taken into custody for later trial."
As Xue Qinghe's orders were issued, the expressions of Xue Xing and his party suddenly changed drastically. They didn't expect that this Crown Prince wasn't even willing to put on a show. Wasn't this the best time to show the new emperor's benevolence?
But they didn't think about it. You're staging this scene at someone else's Ascension Ceremony, and you still expect them to be benevolent and lenient.
"Qinghe, you can't do this. The border still needs the three generals, and the new emperor is cleaning up his siblings and Imperial Clan as soon as he ascends the throne, which will be detrimental to your reputation!"
"That's right, Your Highness, please withdraw your order."
The uncle and nephew and the three guards all knelt down and began to show weakness and beg for mercy, but Qian Renxue would never let go of this fleeting opportunity. She would eliminate this group with lightning speed, and after completely controlling the Heaven Dou Empire, she would have to find a way to deal with Star Luo.
Moreover, when she was at a disadvantage just now, all the officials who secretly supported Xue Xing's uncle and nephew had already been exposed. There was no point in continuing to act. She couldn't possibly remove all these people on the first day of her ascension, could she?
"What are you still waiting for? Take them away."
Qian Renxue ignored Xue Xing and his party, and forcefully issued the order to take them into custody.
After the three guards exchanged glances with Xue Xing, they suddenly erupted and rushed towards Xue Qinghe, intending to kidnap the Crown Prince so that they would have a chance to leave Heaven Dou City.
Anyway, they wouldn't be able to stay in this Heaven Dou City after Xue Qinghe ascended the throne.
The sudden attack of the three did not cause the slightest change in the Little Angel's face. This was already expected.
Ning Bei lightly tapped his feet, and a corner of the Eternal Frozen Domain unfolded, instantly freezing the three in place.
"Attacking the Imperial Heir in public is an even greater crime. Take them away!"
"Yes!"
The guards hurriedly stepped forward and carried the three out of the ice, while Xue Xing and Xue Beng's Soul Power was not high in the first place, so even if they struggled, it would be useless. They were forcibly dragged down by the captain of the guards, who was at the Soul King level.
"Xue Qinghe, you are a patricide, uncle-slayer, and brother-killer. You will not have a good end!"
Seeing that the situation was over, Xue Xing glared at Xue Qinghe with a ferocious look, and cursed him verbally. On the other hand, Xue Beng brought his embarrassment to the extreme.
"Royal Brother, Xue Xing has been forcing me to do this all along. I have no choice. Please spare your royal brother's life!"
Little Angel merely watched the two being dragged away with cold eyes, not uttering a word. After the hall was completely silent, she scanned the ministers in the hall. Some had expressions of wild joy, while others looked as if their parents had just died.
She naturally understood what these people were thinking. Turning her head, she glanced at the Imperial Clan member presiding over the hall and said,
"Continue!"
With Xue Xing and his group falling from grace, Xue Qinghe's Ascension Ceremony proceeded without further interruption. He smoothly donned the Imperial Crown and ascended the throne.
Several days later, news spread throughout the court and the public that Xue Xing and Xue Beng, along with three border garrison generals, had committed suicide in Heaven Dou Prison, confessing their crimes out of fear. Everyone knew very well that Xue Qinghe's position as emperor was now unshakeable.
In the time that followed, Little Angel only needed to deal with those who outwardly complied with his orders but secretly disobeyed.
After that, news came that the Star Luo Empire had seized four cities on the Heaven Dou border. Little Angel didn't care about this. What Star Luo was plotting was just a small gain, while what she wanted was the entire Star Luo Empire.
"What is this?"
Ning Bei was somewhat puzzled as he looked at the tray covered with red silk in front of him.
"Why don't you open it and see?"
Little Angel winked at him and said playfully.
Ning Bei lifted the silk, and a faint blue light instantly filled the entire Secret Chamber.
"This is the Vast Sea Universe Cover (Hanhai Qiankun Cover)?"
"That's right, the Vast Sea Universe Cover (Hanhai Qiankun Cover), known as the Heaven Dou's national treasure, or what you call the Sea God Heart."
Ning Bei picked up the crystal-clear blue, three-dimensional triangular Soul Tool and examined it carefully for a moment. He didn't find anything particularly special about it. It was hard to imagine that this was part of a Divine Artifact. It seemed that only after gaining its recognition could one glimpse its power.
He wasn't foolish enough to use his spiritual power to probe the inside of the Soul Tool directly, like Tang San did. There was Divine Sense inside.
"How do you plan to use this thing?"
"Do you know Nami?"
"That little girl from the Royal Fight Second Team? Your disciple?"
Little Angel stroked her chin and thought for a moment, recalling Nami's appearance.
"That's right. The strength and attributes of her Spirit are very compatible with the Sea God position. We might as well give it a try."
"It's up to you, as long as you don't end up with another Tang San."
Qian Renxue didn't really care who the Vast Sea Universe Cover (Hanhai Qiankun Cover) was given to. She was already the inheritor of the Angel God, and she wasn't interested in the Sea God position.
"Do you think I should focus on fully controlling the Heaven Dou Empire next, or should I send troops to take back the four lost border cities first?"
"There's no need to rush with the border cities. That might startle them, causing Star Luo to strengthen their defenses. It's better to wait for the right opportunity to cripple Star Luo in one go."
"Alright, then I'll send people to appease the local officials in the cities of Heaven Dou first."
Qian Renxue didn't object to her man's suggestion. In fact, that's what she was thinking too.
"Take some time to go back to Spirit Hall. Your mom wants to see you."
"Hmm?"
Bibi Dong wanting to see her was quite unexpected for Little Angel. She glanced at Ning Bei with a strange look.
"What did you say to that woman?"
"Nothing much, just that after she broke free from that crazed state, there were some things she wanted to clarify with you."
Her eyes darted around, and countless guesses appeared in the Little Angel's mind, but she rejected them one by one, or rather, she already had the answer in her heart, but she was just unwilling to believe it.
"I understand. Once things in Heaven Dou settle down, I'll make time to meet with her."
"Alright, there's nothing else here, so I'll head back first and try out this Vast Sea Universe Cover."
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