The surrounding generals, soldiers, and Titan and the others all looked at Qian Renxue.
Waiting to see how she would respond.
Qian Renxue showed no trace of panic, remaining perfectly calm: "Uncle, I know you've always been unwilling to accept that His Majesty's condition is beyond cure.
Even after Clan Chief Dugu's definitive diagnosis and Ning Zongzhu's treatment, you still refuse to believe it.
His Majesty is my father—do you think I'm not heartbroken?
But I understand even more that we must maintain the empire's stability now. If we lose our rationality due to emotions, we'll give opportunities to those with ulterior motives!"
Qian Renxue spoke with earnest persuasion.
Vividly portraying the image of a crown prince who endures humiliation to prioritize the nation over personal family matters.
Her slightly reddened eyes and weary complexion were visible to everyone present.
These sincere words actually made many people believe her.
"Qinghe, no need for lengthy explanations. I just ask you—are you going to stop me or not!"
Prince Xue Xing went straight to the crucial point.
Qian Renxue cursed inwardly, wishing she had secretly eliminated Prince Xue Xing earlier.
Causing trouble at this critical moment.
On the surface, Prince Xue Xing commanded Heavy Armored Infantry with his left hand and had Dugu Bo with his right.
The power he controlled was truly formidable.
Yet she couldn't deploy Snake Spear Douluo or Pufferfish Douluo, nor could she use the Soul Master Legion to suppress him—military action would arouse suspicion.
After rapid consideration, Qian Renxue decided to trust Dugu Feng.
Since Dugu Feng had already gone to find Ge Long, she believed results would come soon.
As for Dugu Bo, she would let Dugu Feng handle persuading him later!
"Since you insist on treating His Majesty again, Uncle, why would I stop you? I too hope my father can recover completely!" Qian Renxue turned to look at Titan and the others.
Her gaze was calm, yet it made Titan feel tremendous pressure.
He clearly understood they had been dragged into the imperial family's power struggle.
"Three!"
Before he could think further, Prince Xue Xing directly began the countdown.
"Two!"
"Nock arrows!"
The creaking sounds suddenly intensified the tension in the air.
Titan could no longer remain seated, quickly sending a voice transmission into the residence.
Prince Xue Xing was serious about taking action!
Simultaneously, he thought helplessly—why hadn't that old goat Yang Wudi come out yet?
You were only supposed to pretend to be injured by Medicinal Poison, not actually get hurt.
Meanwhile, inside the residence.
Yang Wudi, dressed in a gray robe with a pale complexion, leaned against the doorframe with one hand, large drops of cold sweat beading on his forehead.
He was bewildered!
When he, along with Titan, Bai He, and Niu Gao, sensed Prince Xue Xing approaching with troops, they immediately knew they couldn't avoid this.
They had to give the other side some explanation no matter what!
So Yang Wudi promptly took out several medicinal herbs and consumed them. When mixed together, these herbs contained some toxicity, though not particularly strong.
They were only meant to make him appear slightly weakened.
After completing this preparation, they felt secure enough to let Titan handle negotiations with Prince Xue Xing.
If the pressure became too great, Yang Wudi would have to go out himself.
Just moments ago, he had heard the exchange outside the residence.
With Prince Xue Xing taking such a firm stance, he knew he had to emerge.
But at that moment, Yang Wudi suddenly felt the toxicity of these herbs intensifying, a sharp pain shooting through his meridians.
"Oh no, could it be that these medicinal herbs are conflicting with the accumulated medicinal poison in my body?"
His only hobby was alchemy, and he usually had a fervent interest in it.
But his Martial Soul was the Soul Breaking Spear, not a plant-based or poison-related Martial Soul. Prolonged alchemy had accumulated some medicinal poison in his body.
Yang Wudi was well aware that this medicinal poison would eventually erupt, but he never expected it to happen at such a critical moment.
The pain was bearable, but the medicinal energy was wildly damaging his meridians and devouring his original Soul Power.
If he didn't immediately cultivate to heal, it would cause severe harm to his future cultivation.
Yang Wudi inwardly cursed his misfortune.
This was really bad timing.
"Senior, what's wrong with you?" asked Tai Nuo, who was beside him.
He naturally knew the inside story—Yang Wudi's injury was just a cover!
So why was Clan Leader Yang acting so pained?
His acting was way too convincing.
"Support me, quickly! Prince Xue Xing is about to get serious!"
At this point, Yang Wudi could only endure the pain and walk out.
But the farther he walked, the faster the poison in his body acted up.
"Our Destruction Clan is skilled in using poison—could it be that today I'm suffering from its backlash?"
Helpless, Yang Wudi took out a healing and detoxifying potion and quickly swallowed it.
But instead of helping, the potion sent a violent surge of medicinal energy straight to his brain, causing his mind to go dizzy.
"Senior! Senior!"
Tai Nuo watched as Yang Wudi suddenly collapsed to the ground and panicked.
He realized that Yang Wudi wasn't pretending—it seemed like the medicinal poison had really erupted.
Gritting his teeth, Tai Nuo could only carry Yang Wudi on his back and head out of the residence.
But this delay made Titan, who was outside the residence, anxious. Prince Xue Xing's crossbows were already loaded, yet Yang Wudi still hadn't emerged.
"Your Highness, please rest assured, I will definitely make Old Goat come out!"
Titan hurriedly spoke appeasingly.
Prince Xue Xing glanced suspiciously at Titan and the people from the Li Clan, Defense Clan, and Min Clan beside him.
In his impression, Titan would never lie to him.
Since Titan had promised to make Yang Wudi come out, he would surely do so.
But after such a long time with no movement, he began to doubt.
Qian Renxue, who was nearby, was also puzzled. The Four Single Attribute Clans had not sworn allegiance to her, so they would definitely not deceive Prince Xue Xing because of her arrival.
Suddenly, an idea struck her, and she revealed a faint, almost imperceptible smile.
This smile appeared just as Prince Xue Xing glanced her way.
Prince Xue Xing was instantly enraged—she was definitely mocking him!
Mocking him for failing to make Titan yield, even though he had brought heavy armored infantry and Dugu Bo.
Could it be that Titan had already secretly pledged allegiance to Xue Qinghe?
That's why he was deceiving him like this!
Prince Xue Xing could no longer hold back: "Fire! Attack and capture Yang Wudi alive!"
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
The sound of bowstrings vibrating filled the air as several-meter-long giant crossbow bolts shot out fiercely.
"No!"
"Retreat!"
Titan, Niu Gao, and Bai He were horrified.
They never expected Prince Xue Xing to actually attack, especially since they had already agreed to let Yang Wudi enter the palace to treat Xue Ye the Great.
The three immediately activated their Martial Soul Avatars.
The aura of three Soul Douluos with eight Spirit Rings was still formidable.
Moreover, they were not entirely unprepared.
The three raised their hands simultaneously, and a series of mechanical twangs erupted as over a dozen pitch-black shadows shot forth before each of them.
These shadows were arrows from the Zhuge Divine Crossbows, directed under their control to assault the Giant Crossbows positioned to their left and right.
Though the sudden attack ordered by Prince Xue Xing could undoubtedly be withstood by the three of them,
their clansmen would surely face calamity.
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