Chapter 187

The royal situation changes in an instant.

Those ministers who originally supported Prince Xue Beng, seeing the situation turn bad, with Emperor Xue Ye already dead and directly collapsed; they, with their puny arms and legs, could they possibly fight back? Moreover, Xue Qinghe has even sought out the Breaking Heaven Sect.

Looking at it, Prince Xue Beng's chances of winning are hardly left at all.

For the continuation of the family, for the noble titles to bless their descendants; every step these royals, nobles, and ministers take must be extremely cautious.

Under these circumstances, Xue Qinghe can almost be said to have turned the tables and grasped both the chessboard and the player in his palm.

Victory is in hand.

Prince Xue Beng's chances of winning plummeted in a straight line, causing many of the fence-sitters who had been won over to defect directly and join Xue Qinghe's camp.

The Tian Dou Empire can now be said to have internal troubles and external threats.

The troops secretly dispatched by Xue Qinghe have already taken over the imperial palace; as a prince, Xue Beng ought to personally attend to his filial duties before the late Emperor Xue Ye.

But once he enters, he may never be able to get out again.

At this moment, A Li, far away in the borderlands, is rushing toward Tian Dou City at great speed.

What a joke—if at this point Prince Xue Beng were to be taken out by Xue Qinghe in the imperial palace courtyard, how could the drama of the two dragons contending for the throne continue? Not to mention, if Qian Renxue were to truly join forces with the Spirit Hall, all those kingdoms under the Tian Dou Empire

By then, the Star Luo Empire might not necessarily be a match.

Just as Prince Xue Beng faces a decision, if he does not enter the palace to pay his filial respects to Emperor Xue Ye, it will be difficult for him to ever set foot inside again.

A Li stood in the void wearing a black robe, slowly descending from the air.

Within the earth fire there is also a Titled Douluo named Mad Blood, but this guy is completely unsuitable for handling today's affairs; letting him fight is fine.

Still, A Li must come in person.

The enemy we will face this time is probably not weak.

No one knows just how big a trump card Qian Renxue will use to keep Prince Xue Beng completely confined in the imperial palace.

Prince Xue Beng walked into the imperial palace worried and heavy-hearted, maintaining a mournful expression; as a son, how could he be nonchalant after his father's death?

A Li followed silently at his side.

The two arrived before the palace; the guards at the door had long been replaced by Xue Qinghe's people, and upon seeing Prince Xue Beng approach, their gazes clearly changed.

"Fourth Prince, the Crown Prince has been waiting for you in His Majesty's chambers for quite a while."

One of them, obviously a captain-level imperial guard, spoke in a low voice, his lowered head making his expression indiscernible.

Prince Xue Beng's heart tightened, but seeing A Li at his side from the corner of his eye relaxed him a little; he also wasn't completely unprepared.

Just then.

The imperial guards lifted their heads to look at Alay, who was completely shrouded in a black robe: "Your Majesty has passed away; the Fourth Prince should naturally attend to filial duties; outsiders have no business here."

Impudent!

With a wave of Alay's hand, the so-called leader of the imperial guards before him was engulfed and consumed by flames, turning to ash in the blink of an eye.

Two yellow, two purple, three black, and two red—nine soul rings fell one after another from around him, undulating.

Everyone around who saw and heard was shocked and stared at Alay.

A Title Douluo with two 100,000-year soul rings; where did this old monster come from, or is it a newly grown freak?

How could he be this strong, possessing two 100,000-year soul rings; could this be some kind of illusion?

Snowslide also saw Alay's soul rings for the first time; regardless of authenticity, this strength alone is truly boundless. 'Even I, can you stop me? The two stick-wielders who appeared from the shadows, how long will you keep hiding?'

Alay's gaze flashed like lightning toward the sky ahead.

Two staffs descended from the heavens, reaching Alay and Snowslide in an instant; but Alay casually flicked them away with a swing.

Snowslide suffered no injury at all.

'Steady, I never expected this person's strength to be so great; today I, Snowslide, might not necessarily die here—as long as I don't die, I haven't lost everything.'

Seeing the attacks of the two Title Douluo easily blocked like that.

For a moment, Snowslide's confidence swelled to its peak.

Xiangmo, Qianjun; I know you two brothers, Title Douluo of the Spirit Hall's Worship Hall, rank Super Douluo; Qian Daoliu's two loyal dogs.

Alay sneered mercilessly.

However, such painless words have been heard countless times by Xiangmo and Qianjun over the years; they are utterly ineffective.

Grabbing the returning staff, he pointed it at Alay: 'Where did you come from, nameless junior? Cultivating such skill is no easy feat; leave now, and we brothers can let bygones be bygones.'

Watching Xiangmo and Qianjun, Snowslide couldn't help but feel nervous; after all, the opponents were two Title Douluo.

Xiangmo and Qianjun were also communicating secretly; they felt nothing of the specific soul power level of Alay, who had just blocked their two attacks.

If they could make the opponent leave like that, it would spare them from having to fight.

It's a pity that the two don't know how strong Alay is, while Alay is extremely familiar with them.

A scorching heat erupted around them, instantly sweeping over the entire guard unit at the gate; they didn't even get to cry out before dying on the spot.

Not even ashes were left behind.

The voice issuing from Alay's black cannon showed no gender difference: 'The entire imperial palace has already been taken over by your Spirit Hall's people; if I were to leave now, the Tian Dou Empire would likely fall into the hands of the Spirit Hall.'

'Although I don't know how Xue Qinghe got involved with your Spirit Hall, today I am here; no one can move Snowslide.'

'Earth fire, I'm not afraid of your Spirit Hall.' Alay waved his hand, and towering flames surged toward the two in the sky.

Yang Yun stood on a certain building at a height, watching this scene with interest.

They had to eat yesterday.

But that doesn't mean Yang Yun will side with Qian Renxue today to help the Spirit Hall; bear in mind that Qian Renxue hasn't given up on the Spirit Hall's interests and returning to break the Heaven Sect.

What right do they have to abandon the Breaking Heaven Sect's interests to favor the Spirit Hall? Speaking of it, the relationship between Yang Yun and Qian Renxue is said to be complicated yet not complicated; simple yet not simple.

Neither side can ignore their own interests to sacrifice for the other, yet Yang Yun happens to like Qian Renxue's body, and Qian Renxue appreciates Yang Yun's strength and talent.

Thus speaking.

Even if she became the Angel God, this lovesick Qian Renxue might not truly stand on her own opposing side.

After all, the conflict of interests between the two sides has not reached an irreconcilable point.

The main problem still lies with Bibi Dong of the Rakshasa God; this psycho beauty, under the influence of Rakshasa God's power, is simply inhuman; destroying the Spirit Hall is her ultimate goal.

Perhaps we could use this to sway Qian Renxue a little.

The chance of a mother-daughter confrontation is not high, but having Qian Renxue restrain Bibi Dong so she doesn't get that crazy is still possible.

(End of chapter)