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Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.
Inside the Crown Prince's palace, Xue Qinghe's room was empty, as if he were talking to thin air.
"Uncle Serpent Spear, is my cousin arriving in Heaven Dou City today?"
A ripple spread through the room. A person with slightly white hair, wearing a bright red dress that only a Title Douluo could wear, appeared. The red dress was inlaid with gold and silver patterns, especially the golden gem on the chest, which was as big as a baby's fist and shone with golden light, exuding an air of nobility.
"Yes, they will storm the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace tonight!"
Half a month ago, Xue Qinghe received a resolution from the Elder Hall of Martial Soul City. The resolution stated that when Salas tried to persuade Emperor Xue Ye, he should abandon his meaningless struggle, preserve the royal bloodline, allow the people of the Heaven Dou Empire to be masters of their own destiny, and abolish the feudal system.
His Majesty Xue Ye immediately denied it and banished Salas from the palace. Xue Qinghe advised from the side that the Heaven Dou Empire was doomed, and if it weren't for the Spirit Hall, the powerful Xingluo Empire would have already marched south and destroyed the Heaven Dou Empire.
The Spirit Hall is not what it used to be.
Some time ago, the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall, led by Tuoba Yan, went to two important places, the City of Slaughter and Seagod Island, for further training. Each of them possessed combat power comparable to that of ordinary Title Douluos, and some even surpassed them.
This is equivalent to the Spirit Hall instantly gaining seven more Title Douluo-level powerhouses.
Then, thirty people, including the elders of the Spirit Hall and the best of the younger generation, went to Seagod Island for further study. When they return, the elders of the Spirit Hall will likely have all advanced to Super Douluo, meaning their soul power will all be above level 95, and there may even be six Limit Douluo.
This is undoubtedly a terrifying thing.
For the Heaven Dou Empire, the Spirit Hall would pose an even greater threat.
The Spirit Hall, which has always benefited the Soul Master world, publicly announced to the Douluo Continent twenty days ago that it would benefit the Douluo Continent by removing the family-based rules of the world and establishing rules where people are in charge, thus truly preventing internal strife.
This statement was met with strong opposition from both empires. Even the kingdoms and duchies that had secretly submitted to the Spirit Hall were lobbying the Spirit Hall elders to halt the decision while simultaneously engaging in close relations with the two empires to pressure the Spirit Hall into abandoning its "erroneous" idea of prioritizing the common good.
Who would willingly lose something they've already obtained?
Therefore, the Spirit Hall's decision was met with collective resistance from the two great empires, kingdoms, and duchies.
Upon learning that Salas had been expelled from the palace by His Majesty Xue Ye, Tuoba Yan immediately issued a challenge to the Heaven Dou Empire, stating that he would storm the Heaven Dou royal family that night and asking His Majesty Xue Ye to be prepared.
Alas.
To target someone and convey your thoughts to that person, someone who wants to kill others is either an idiot, overconfident in their abilities to the point of arrogance, or simply joking!
Undoubtedly, Tuoba Yan and the Spirit Hall belong to the second type.
Was Tuoba Yan an idiot?
Not stupid.
If he wanted to deal with someone, why would he tell others in advance that he was going to kill them?
So, was Tuoba Yan joking?
Tuoba Yan was not someone who had nothing better to do than play a joke on the emperor of a country.
Then there's only one objective left.
deterrence.
The Spirit Hall has always operated with intimidation throughout the Douluo Continent. Tuoba Yan's actions are very much in line with the Spirit Hall's style.
When His Majesty Xue Ye learned of this, he harbored no suspicion. Several days prior, he had already assembled his legion, supported by his unwavering faith, and over 300,000 troops had gathered within Heaven Dou City. Furthermore, 200,000 troops were stationed at the four city gates of Heaven Dou City.
This means that His Majesty Xue Ye did not take it as a joke, but actually mobilized a million troops to prepare for the attack of the Spirit Hall.
"Sigh..." Xue Qinghe sighed and said, "Twenty years of companionship, he has treated me quite well!"
"Miss, please be mindful of your status," Serpent Spear Douluo reminded Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
"I know. I am not plant or tree, how can I be without feelings? My relationship with him as father and son is fake. For twenty years, he has truly treated me as his own son." Qian Renxue lost her father's love at a young age, and her mother, Bibi Dong, has always disliked her.
Having grown up without parental love, Qian Renxue often nearly succumbed to the warmth of Emperor Xue Ye's fatherly affection when she was by his side. She wanted to abandon her undercover mission, to become the real Xue Qinghe, and to become Xue Ye's true son.
To prevent herself from becoming hopelessly entangled in her emotions, Qian Renxue ordered Serpent Spear Douluo to remind her of her true identity if she showed any signs of acting on impulse.
Stealth has always been the hero of the darkness.
These kinds of people are lone warriors.
They live in darkness, unknown and unnoticed.
To the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue, who infiltrated the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, was a hero. To the Heaven Dou Empire, Qian Renxue, who infiltrated their palace to minimize the harm of war to civilians, was also a hero.
"How about... I go to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace and spare his life?"
"Send him on his way." Xue Qinghe understood Emperor Xue Ye's character—stubborn, inflexible, yet wise. Given his personality, surrender was impossible. She also understood her cousin Tuoba Yan's character; once Tuoba Yan decided to do something, unless it was a joke, he would definitely carry it out. "Uncle Serpent Spear, go to the Heaven Dou Palace and help your cousin cause a ruckus tonight. For the sake of our friendship, persuade your cousin to make sure Emperor Xue Ye dies without suffering!"
"Buzz!"
More than a dozen streaks of light swept in from the direction of Martial Soul City.
The Flowing Lights did not enter Heaven Dou City directly. They remained outside the city.
"Your Majesty, I have arrived!"
Tuoba Yan's voice, imbued with soul power, echoed like an ancient bell, reverberating throughout the entire Heaven Dou City.
"In half an hour, we will begin to take your life."
Even though they had already arrived outside the city, Tuoba Yan and his men didn't immediately charge in. They still needed to accurately inform His Majesty Xue Ye of the exact time of their attack.
Is this stupid?
No.
Tuoba Yan continued to exert his influence.
The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.
Of the two great empires, Tuoba Yan chose to use the Heaven Dou Empire to establish his authority. By conquering the Heaven Dou Empire, he could deter the other empires. With his cultivation level, current strength, and the power he held, destroying a country would be far too easy for him.
But he disdained to do so.
He can't do that either.
He caused such a commotion in Douluo Continent for only one purpose: to establish prestige, spread faith, and obtain faith power that is beneficial to cultivation.