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Hearing this, Davis nodded with satisfaction and smiled. "Indeed. If you two want Emperor Xue Ye to wake up, this is the only way!"
Prince Xue Xing sighed and said, "Your Highness, just tell us. What exactly should we do to overthrow Xue Qinghe?"
"Hmm..." Davis pondered for a moment, then mused, "Xue Qinghe has reached some sort of agreement with Spirit Hall and has the support of their Titled Douluo. Although we have heavily injured the Lion Douluo, we can't rule out the possibility that there are other Titled Douluo by his side. Therefore, we must have enough manpower..."
At this point, Davis seemed to think of something. His eyes suddenly lit up as he exclaimed, "The Star Moon Sect! That's right, how could I forget the Star Moon Sect..."
Davis opened a map and checked the location of the Star Moon Sect. It wasn't far from Heaven Dou City. If they moved quickly, the disciples of the Star Moon Sect could reach Heaven Dou City in less than three hours!
Having made up his mind, Davis immediately said to Dugu Bo, "Senior Dugu, I must trouble you to make a trip to the Star Moon Sect. Bring every Spirit Master with a cultivation of Spirit Ancestor or above to Heaven Dou City to serve as our reserve force!"
"No problem!"
Dugu Bo nodded slightly. He was already an honorary elder of the Star Moon Sect, so this was a trivial matter for him. Moreover, within the Star Moon Sect, there were four Spirit Douluo from the Clear Sky School holding the fort, along with a large group of Spirit Masters. It was indeed a force not to be underestimated.
"Remember, have them enter Heaven Dou City in batches to avoid alerting the city guards."
"Understood. Leave it to this old man."
With that, Dugu Bo crossed more than ten meters in a single stride, rushing out of the council hall and into the courtyard. Then, channeling his soul power, he rose into the air, transforming into a streak of green light as he flew toward the Star Moon Sect.
After Dugu Bo left, Davis turned to Prince Xue Xing and said, "Prince, you have only one task: gather all the patrol troops and every trustworthy man you can find. Then, tomorrow night, under the cover of darkness, march on the Imperial Palace!"
After thinking for a moment, Davis added, "Since we've already decided to storm Emperor Xue Ye's sleeping quarters, we might as well go all the way and frame the opposition!"
He paused, then continued to instruct Prince Xue Xing, "Prince, find some trustworthy people. While we are storming the palace, have them shout in the streets that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe is planning to assassinate Emperor Xue Ye and intends to rebel.
"Proclaim that all Spirit Masters, nobles, and commoners of Heaven Dou City are ordered to immediately enter the palace to save the Emperor and crusade against the traitors! Anyone who beheads a traitor and achieves merit, whether noble or commoner, will receive a generous reward! But if anyone colludes with the traitors, their entire family within nine degrees of kinship will be executed!"
"Ah, this..." Prince Xue Xing hesitated. "Your Highness, will this work? Will the nobles and commoners really believe us and help?"
"Let's give it a try. Out of ten people, there will always be one or two who believe it. Besides, whether they help or not isn't important. What's important is to throw Heaven Dou City into chaos.
"Once Heaven Dou City is in chaos, the soldiers outside won't be able to rush in to support the palace so easily. Objectively, this weakens the power Xue Qinghe controls, giving us more time and making it easier for us to rescue Emperor Xue Ye!"
"Good! We'll do it!" Prince Xue Xing's eyes lit up. He accepted Davis's suggestion and immediately set about making preparations. Meanwhile, Davis continued to study the map of Heaven Dou City, striving to make his plan as foolproof as possible.
The next night arrived quickly. The weather was perfect for their purpose; the sky was pitch black, as if covered by an inky curtain.
Thanks to Xue Qinghe, who had imposed a curfew to fully control the forces inside and outside the palace, the area around the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace was now completely dark. You couldn't even see your hand in front of your face.
Davis arrived outside the palace. Looking at the heavily guarded structure, he couldn't help but sneer, murmuring, "It seems Xue Qinghe really went to great pains to prevent Xue Beng from waking Emperor Xue Ye. He's actually surrounded the palace tight as an iron barrel."
"Hehe, but in front of me, these elite soldiers are no different from useless sacks of wine and rice..."
Davis chuckled. His palm brushed over the soul guidance ring on his other hand, and suddenly, three incendiary bombs appeared in his grip.
In order to inflict heavy damage on Heaven Dou and obtain the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, he had made ample preparations.
"Holy White Tiger!"
He abruptly released his martial soul, then spread his wings of ice and fire, swooping toward the soldiers guarding the palace like a silver bullet.
In the blink of an eye, Davis appeared in the sky above the guards. He pulled the fuses of the incendiary bombs with force, then hurled them heavily at the soldiers below!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
In just a few seconds, as the incendiary bombs landed among the soldiers, they exploded abruptly, emitting thunderous blasts. The resulting flames transformed into a sea of fire, instantly swallowing the surrounding soldiers.
"Enemy attack! There's an enemy attack! Everyone be careful!"
"Help! Save me! I don't want to die yet..."
"The palace is on fire! Quick! Put out the fire!"
"Enemies are raiding the palace at night! Go notify His Highness the Crown Prince... Argh!"
After throwing over a dozen incendiary bombs in succession, Davis immediately flew to Prince Xue Xing and instructed, "Prince, you may begin!"
"Good! Slay the treacherous ministers and rescue His Majesty! Establish merit and build your careers—the time is now! Soldiers, charge!"
"Kill!"
"Charge!"
Instantly, the sounds of killing shook the heavens. A full force of over a thousand patrol troops, their blood boiling as if injected with stimulants, charged toward the palace. They clashed with the palace guards, determined to rescue Emperor Xue Ye!
At this moment, Dugu Bo also waved his large hand. Behind him, the disciples of the Star Moon Sect received the order and charged into the palace alongside the main force!
To prevent friendly fire, everyone wore an armband on their right arm before the operation began. Engraved on it was the character "Dai" from Davis's name. Thus, united in purpose, the crowd attacked the palace together!
The four Spirit Douluo from the Clear Sky School within the Star Moon Sect moved out simultaneously. The Clear Sky Hammers in their hands danced ceaselessly, swinging so fast they left afterimages. With every strike of a Clear Sky Hammer, the resulting force crushed at least two or three enemies to death.
With these four berserkers present, the palace guards were utterly defeated in less than three minutes, practically wiped out to the last man.
Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing seized the opportunity to rush into the palace. Under the cover of the soldiers, they reached the Emperor's sleeping quarters and found the unconscious Emperor Xue Ye.
Now was not the time for treatment. Xue Beng immediately hoisted Emperor Xue Ye onto his back and, covered by the group, retreated toward the outskirts of Heaven Dou City.
Heaven Dou City was now in complete chaos. Without a doubt, an even larger battle was about to erupt. The city was teetering in the wind and rain, extremely dangerous.
For Emperor Xue Ye's safety, they had to take him and withdraw from Heaven Dou City.
Meanwhile, inside the Crown Prince's Residence.
Xue Qinghe, who had already gone to bed, was startled awake by the earth-shaking sounds of killing. He quickly ran out to check what was happening.
Just then, a guard suddenly ran over and reported, "Report! Your Highness, Prince Xue Beng is plotting rebellion! He has led the patrol army to attack the palace and has taken Emperor Xue Ye!"
(End of Chapter)