Chapter 373 The Golden Dragon King's Regret
Meanwhile, an avalanche occurred at the residence of a prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
He was idly fiddling with the jade pendant in his hand, still maintaining his usual playboy and unruly demeanor.
Trying to avoid everyone's gaze.
The moment the golden light from the sky above shone down, the word "avalanche" came into view.
The jade pendant in his hand clattered to the ground, and he froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.
His face turned deathly pale instantly.
"How...how could this happen!"
Avalanche trembled all over, his pupils contracted sharply, and his eyes were filled with disbelief and panic.
He painstakingly cultivated his image for many years, disguising himself as a useless prince with no ambition and only interested in pleasure, enduring humiliation and hardship.
He never revealed this secret, hidden deep in his heart, to anyone.
Even his own father was kept in the dark, so how could the heavens reveal everything to the public?
This is completely over!
His years of pretense were completely destroyed in one fell swoop!
Everyone knew his playboy lifestyle was an act, and everyone understood his deep scheming nature.
From then on, he had no more barriers of pretense in the Heavenly Dou Empire and was completely exposed to the sunlight.
What alarmed him even more was...
As soon as Tianmu finished speaking, two invisible forces descended upon him.
A chilling aura entered his body, while another directly impacted his innate talent.
Avalanche felt a sudden dizziness.
The already meager soul power within his body became even more sluggish, and his perception and cultivation speed were rapidly declining.
I became a bit sluggish.
He instantly felt a pang of despair. He was of mediocre talent and was inconspicuous among the royal family's children.
Now, with the sky further diminishing his talent and luck, it's like adding insult to injury!
To cultivate oneself into a talent in the future will be even more difficult than ascending to heaven!
But in an instant, he saw the words "Future Emperor of the Heavenly Dou Empire" in the sky, and a strange joy welled up in his heart.
Originally, he was destined to ascend to the supreme throne and become the ruler of the Heavenly Dou Empire!
This temptation made him unable to suppress the excitement in his heart.
But this joy lasted only a moment before vanishing.
He knew that the sky clearly indicated what was written there.
He was able to ascend the throne entirely thanks to Tang San's help; he relied on the power of this chosen one.
But now, Tang San has offended the Spirit Hall, and he can hardly protect himself.
Being hunted down by the Spirit Hall every day, and in a precarious situation, where would he find the strength to assist him?
Hoping that Tang San would help him seize power was now a pipe dream.
What's even more troubling him is how to clean up this mess?
His father would surely summon him to the palace for questioning, the court officials would point fingers at him, and the imperial family would re-examine him.
There's also the Spirit Hall, where Qian Renxue previously disguised herself as Xue Qinghe, determined to eliminate the royal family.
Now that his disguise has been exposed, Qian Renxue will definitely turn her attention to him and secretly try to kill him!
"Damn it! What kind of lousy screen is this, determined to reveal my secret!"
Xue Beng pounded his chest in frustration, his face full of bitterness and helplessness.
He had been trying to hide his talents, hoping to live a peaceful life and find an opportunity to protect himself, but now he has been pushed to the forefront and is in a dilemma.
After much deliberation, Avalanche had no choice but to grit his teeth and make a decision.
We cannot stay in the prince's residence right now; we must hide immediately and avoid trouble.
He quickly changed into an inconspicuous set of plain clothes, avoided the servants in the mansion, and quietly left through a secret passage in the backyard.
I'm planning to find a secluded villa to hide in for a while!
Once the storm has passed, we'll figure out how to deal with the subsequent troubles.
...
Meanwhile, within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Ning Fengzhi stood by the window, gazing at the sky.
His face was full of surprise.
"I never expected it, I really never expected it, I actually misjudged him."
Ning Fengzhi murmured to himself, his tone full of emotion.
He had been keeping a close eye on the movements of the Heavenly Dou Empire's royal family. In his eyes, Xue Beng was an utter wastrel, utterly useless, and he never took him seriously.
But who would have thought that this person was hiding so well?
He feigned madness for years, fooling everyone.
Upon hearing this, Sword Douluo Chen Xin nodded slightly and said calmly.
"This is understandable. Qian Renxue disguised herself as Xue Qinghe and stirred up trouble in the Tiandou royal family, harming many princes and relatives. If Xue Beng had not disguised himself in this way, he would probably have met with misfortune long ago."
"To be able to endure such danger for so many years, this mental fortitude is indeed far beyond that of his peers. However, using this cunning to scheme against others is ultimately not a matter of integrity."
Bone Douluo nodded in agreement, a knowing glint in his eyes.
The Heavenly Dou Empire is a very complex entity. The reason it survived the avalanche was not because of incompetence, but because of its forbearance.
Ning Fengzhi sighed softly, already having made a plan in his mind.
Regardless of the avalanche, fate has changed, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School only needs to cling to the Big Dipper Academy.
Following in Lu Xiao's footsteps is enough to handle any storm.
They don't need to get too involved in the power struggles within the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family.
...
Starry Sky Forest, Core Area.
The Golden Dragon King had already turned away, intending to find a secret realm to retreat into seclusion and heal his wounds, repairing his damaged dragon body and essence.
But the golden light emanating from the sky and the uproar in the world made him stop in his tracks.
He turned to look at the dazzling and majestic sky, his eyes filled with curiosity and apprehension.
He couldn't help but turn to look at Gu Yuena and ask.
"Gu Yuena, what exactly is this thing?"
"I can feel a supreme power emanating from it, a power that transcends the rules of the plane. Even as an avatar of the Dragon God, I am far from being able to match it at my peak, and it even fills me with awe."
"I have been trapped in the God Realm for millions of years and have never heard of such a being."
Gu Yuena followed his gaze to the sky, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes, before slowly beginning to explain.
"I don't know the true origin of the Sky Curtain either. It suddenly appeared on the Douluo Continent. No one knows where it came from or why it appeared."
"But since its appearance, the entire Douluo Continent has undergone earth-shattering changes. It will publish various lists from time to time, such as the talent list, strength list, and killing list. Those who are on the list will receive incredible rewards."
"Divine artifacts, elixirs, immortal herbs, soul bones, and even opportunities for cultivation breakthroughs—everything is available."
"I was seriously injured before, and the Soul Beast race was gradually declining. I was able to recover from my injuries quickly and break through to the God King realm, thanks to the opportunity presented by the Heavenly Curtain."
"It can be said that the current situation on the mainland has been changed entirely because of it. Even Dean Lu Xiao's strength has advanced by leaps and bounds thanks to the rewards from the Sky Curtain."
Upon hearing this, the Golden Dragon King was utterly shocked. His pupils dilated, and his face was filled with disbelief.
Such a wondrous existence?
It can bestow divine artifacts and medicines at will, change people's fates, and see into the past and future.
This power is comparable to that of a creator god!
A deep sense of regret welled up in his heart, and he couldn't help but sigh with regret.
"What a pity, what a pity! I've been trapped in the Forbidden Land of Gods for millions of years, missing out on so many opportunities."
"If I had escaped earlier, with my bloodline and strength, I would definitely have made it onto the Heavenly Ranking, received massive rewards, and my strength would have recovered quickly, perhaps even surpassing my peak!"
Thinking about how he had missed countless opportunities to improve his strength, the Golden Dragon King was filled with regret and resentment.
But since things have come to this, he can only accept reality.
The most important thing right now is to go into seclusion as soon as possible to heal and recover my strength.
Only then can they secure a place in future catastrophes.
Just as the Golden Dragon King was filled with regret.
"Boom boom boom!"
The sky and the heavens trembled violently once more, golden light surged, and the list of hypocrites continued to be updated!
The eyes of the entire continent were once again focused, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the next person to be listed.
(End of chapter)