Chapter 217: The Emperor Appears on a Snowy Night

The plaza of Tian Dou Huang Gong was in a ferociously intense battle right now.

Originally, Yu Xiaogang and his two companions' golden iron triangle faced the Spirit Vulture Douluo, while the massive Golden Sacred Dragon and Fire Eagle fought each other in the sky, evenly matched.

In comparison, even if Zhao Wuji and Tai Tan gave their all, they could hardly contend with the Ghost Leopard Douluo.

Fortunately, Zhao Wuji and Tai Tan's physical strength is very formidable, their bodily qualities exceptionally outstanding; basically, once they strike they give their all, yet they are still no match for the Ghost Leopard Douluo, both suffering considerable injuries.

Not to mention this is the palace, actually Xue Qinghe's territory, surrounded by many masters, but the battlefield is so intense that they cannot intervene.

However, any observant person can see that under the attacks of the two Title Douluo, defeat is bound to come sooner or later.

In contrast, Tang San is completely suppressed by Xue Qinghe, and it looks like his life could be in danger at any moment.

At the crucial moment, a massive hammer appeared in the sky and slammed onto the ground in front of Xue Qinghe, looking immensely imposing.

Immediately after, a figure descended from the heavens; he looked extremely burly, yet his clothing was ragged, giving him a somewhat downcast appearance, and his muscular body seemed filled with terrifying power.

Xue Qinghe stared intently at the newcomer: "Tang Hao, I never thought that you, the turtle who hides its head, would finally show your face."

Tang Hao's face darkened: "I, Tang Hao, hold no grudge against you and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family; why do you despise me so? If you cannot say anything today, then I will use the Clear Sky Hammer in my hand to teach you a lesson, and let you know what the true Number One Tool Spirit in the World is."

"Don't blame me for bullying the weak; this is the consequence of you despising my Clear Sky Sect."

Xue Qinghe let out a cold snort: "Tang Hao, is it just because you're a bit older that you become so arrogant? Since I dared to trouble you, of course I'm not afraid of you."

Tang Hao roared angrily: "You little brat, let me see how much weight you actually have."

But before Tang Hao could finish speaking, two massive staffs suddenly appeared in the sky and slammed directly at Tang Hao.

These two staffs exuded tremendous momentum, seemingly brimming with endless power, as if the surrounding air were about to be shattered; their aura was even far stronger than the battle between the two Title Douluo.

Tang Hao hurriedly swung the Clear Sky Hammer, but the hammer collided with the two massive staffs; even with Tang Hao's great strength, he was knocked back dozens of meters.

Seeing the two, Tang Hao's eyes showed surprise: "I didn't expect it to be you two."

The newcomers were Qian Jun Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo, elite members of the Qian Dao School sent to assist Qian Renxue.

Normally, a Heaven Dou Palace Coup wouldn't require so many masters, but the situation is now tangled, and Bibidong has no one left at his disposal.

Thus Bibidong went personally to Douluo Hall, hoping the Qian Dao would send experts to protect Qian Renxue, while ensuring the Heaven Dou Palace Coup proceeds normally, and also to relocate the Ghost Leopard Douluo and Spirit Vulture Douluo, facilitating the upcoming operation.

Bringing in Qian Jun Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo also serves to deal with the Tang Sect and the Tang Hao behind it.

Demon Subduing Douluo roared: "Tang Hao, you've been hiding far away all these years, making it easy for us brothers to find you, but after being a turtle for so many years, you finally dared to show your head."

At this moment Tang Hao's eyes were also filled with anger; after Qian Xunji was killed years ago, the Spirit Hall dispatched Qian Jun Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo to hunt him down, leaving him in a terrible plight.

Qian Jun Douluo also spoke: "Tang Hao, today is your death day, and our years of searching you are not in vain."

Then the massive Coiling Dragon Staffs in the hands of Qian Jun Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo combined; the two Coiling Dragon Staffs moved at incredible speed, simultaneously smashing toward Tang Hao.

Tang Hao's eyes hardened, and he swung the Clear Sky Hammer to meet them; the hammer clashed with the two Coiling Dragon Staffs, emitting a terrifying reverberating sound.

Whether it's Tang Hao or Qian Jun Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo, both sides possess extreme power, each wielding a top‑grade Tool Spirit; after multiple rounds of continuous combat, they are perfectly matched.

Now Tang Hao is only Level 95, while Qian Jun Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo have already reached Level 96; purely in terms of soul power, Tang Hao is already inferior, and if it weren't for the exquisite hammer technique of the Clear Sky Sect, he would never be a match for them.

However, even with his hammer technique being extremely refined, Tang Hao was soon suppressed by Qian Jun Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo; especially since Tang Hao still bore many injuries, he could no longer spare a hand to aid Tang San.

At that moment, two figures materialized on the ground out of thin air; they were Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong.

"Yo, it's quite lively here; I wonder if I came at a bad time."

Seeing Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong appear, Xue Qinghe's expression shifted slightly: "Brother Yang Xiong, Tian Dou Huang Gong has been rather busy lately; I'm afraid I don't have time to entertain you."

Yang Xiong shook his head: "Thanks for the concern, Big Brother Qinghe, but this little rabbit has a small connection with me; after all, she was once a classmate, I can't just watch her die without rescuing her."

Xue Qinghe's face changed slightly: "Brother Yang Xiong, this is a ten‑thousand‑year Transformed Soul Beast; in terms of value, I doubt a single sentence could make me give it up."

Yang Xiong appeared unusually calm, while Ning Rongrong beside him was unusually worried: "Xiao Xiongzi, Xiao Wu won't be okay, will she? How did she get caught so carelessly?"

Yang Xiong gently reassured: "This little rabbit will be fine; the real show has just begun, and what's coming next will be truly fun. I'll let you witness a grand transformation of a living person."

Xue Qinghe: …

At this moment Xue Qinghe, somewhat angry, said: "Yang Xiong, this Tian Dou Huang Gong is already under my control. I am the next Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire. If you submit to me, perhaps I can spare a way of survival for your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."

Yang Xiong laughed: "What do you mean by giving my Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect a way to survive? Didn't you already strike against our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect? Do you still think we can coexist peacefully?"

Xue Qinghe's face turned cold: "What do you mean by that? Sect Leader Ning is my teacher, and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has always supported my ascent to the throne. Do you have other plans?"

Yang Xiong looked at the four Title Douluo present: "The Heaven Dou Imperial Family doesn't have that many Title Douluo. These should be Qian Jun Douluo, Demon Subduing Douluo, Spirit Vulture Douluo, and Ghost Leopard Douluo. I actually saw that Spirit Vulture Douluo during the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect war."

The Spirit Vulture Douluo, who was battling the golden iron triangle, roared: "Young Master, be careful; this Yang Xiong's strength is not simple—his power is definitely not weak."

Yang Xiong ignored Xue Qinghe, grabbed Ning Rongrong, flashed his figure, and instantly teleported to Xiao Wu's side.

Yang Xiong struck a wave of soul power from his hand; the soul power that had been suppressing Xiao Wu was instantly shattered, and the unconscious Xiao Wu began to slowly awaken.

Xiao Wu, seeing the strange iron chains around her and recalling how she was captured, showed a flash of terror in her eyes.

But Ning Rongrong quickly comforted: "Xiao Wu, you're safe now; with me here, no one can hurt you."

Xiao Wu immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "Rong Rong, thank goodness you came; otherwise I would have been in trouble."

Ning Rongrong, touching Xiao Wu's rabbit ears, looked as if she were cursing the iron, and said: "We kept telling you to come to our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect earlier, yet you still liked to play outside. Now you've caused trouble; next time you might not be so lucky."

"Xiao Xiongzi, why are these iron chains so strange? Even I can't break them."

Although Xiao Wu was awake, she was still bound by the unusually eerie iron chains, her whole body wrapped like a rice dumpling.

Yang Xiong, with a half‑smile, said: "Little rabbit, it's only been a few days since I last saw you and you're captured again; didn't I tell you not to wander and to hide as much as possible?"

Xiao Wu pursed her lips: "You little Xiao Xiongzi, how dare you mock me? If Brother San weren't absent, how could I have been captured?"

Yang Xiong helplessly shook his head: "Your older brother and his father are being beaten badly right now; he probably can't protect you any longer."

From afar, Tang San, having been continuously attacked by Xue Qinghe, sustained considerable injuries.

Tang San, seeing Xiao Wu rescued, exclaimed excitedly: "Xiao Wu, I will never let anyone hurt you again."

Xiao Wu, seeing Tang San's injured state, felt deep sympathy.

Yang Xiong, seeing the condition of Xiao Wu and Tang San, couldn't help but shake his head; the two had set out for love, left the Star Dou Great Forest, and almost met tragedy again, perhaps due to fate's design.

Yang Xiong grasped the iron chains on Xiao Wu with force; the once extremely sturdy chains in his hand were instantly shredded like paper scraps.

Xue Qinghe's face turned exceedingly grim: "Yang Xiong, why did you rescue this little rabbit? You're not the type to abandon a ten‑thousand‑year Transformed Soul Beast for a classmate's sake, nor are you someone who disregards profit."

Yang Xiong laughed, "Brother Qinghe, you understand me; this Rabbit may be valuable, but compared with the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall, the gap is still too large."

Xue Qinghe shouted angrily, "Then aren't you afraid of offending my Heaven Dou Empire for this, aren't you afraid that my Spirit Hall and your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will never cease, aren't you afraid that your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will face a disaster of annihilation?"

Yang Xiong looked at Xue Qinghe speechlessly and said, "Brother Qinghe—no, I should call you Miss Qian Renxue. On what grounds do you think you can represent the Heaven Dou Empire? These petty tricks are probably ineffective."

Xue Qinghe was startled, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

Yang Xiong heard that and gave a half‑smile, while a voice suddenly echoed from the highest point of Tian Dou Huang Gong.

"Rebel son, I never expected you to be so ambitious, colluding with the Spirit Hall and disregarding the Heaven Dou Empire."

Xue Qinghe turned and saw his complexion change instantly; the newcomer was Emperor Xue Ye.

This Emperor Xue Ye was much better off than when he was first poisoned; around him were endless guards, and even beside him stood the experts Yang Wudi and Gu Douluo.

Xue Qinghe's complexion shifted slightly, "Emperor Xue Ye, so you have long been colluding with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; it seems you have been guarding against me from the start."

Emperor Xue Ye's face showed profound regret, "I only intended to uncover the traitor the Spirit Hall placed within my Heaven Dou Imperial Family, never expecting that the traitor was you, never expecting you to be the root cause of everything."

"I have treated you well, even enfeoffed you as Crown Prince and entrusted you with great responsibilities; why do you follow the Spirit Hall, scheming to seize the Heaven Dou Empire's throne? You are a criminal of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family."

Xue Qinghe snorted coldly, "Your words sound grandiose, yet you have continuously covertly supported Xue Xing and Xue Beng, haven't you, just to counterbalance me?"

Emperor Xue Ye's face showed a hint of bitterness, "They are my younger brother and my son; of course I must consider them, and you are certainly not my son. Who exactly are you?"

"All personnel of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, obey the command: immediately strip Xue Qinghe of the Crown Prince title; anyone who dares to resist shall be slain without mercy!"

Xue Qinghe merely gave a strange smile, "Emperor Xue Ye, you are already old; do you think you still have the final say in the Heaven Dou Imperial Family?"

(End of chapter)