The night was deep.
Inside the Crown Prince's Residence, there was silence, broken only by the occasional sound of the wind.
Xue Qinghe sat in the study, his gaze cold and stern.
"Ci Xue, how is Emperor Xue Ye's condition?" Xue Qinghe asked indifferently.
Porcupinefish Douluo cupped his hands slightly and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the effect of the mixed poison is unsolvable by anyone. At most, in three more days, Emperor Xue Ye will breathe his last."
His tone carried a trace of smugness. "Even a Titled Douluo cannot detect the peculiarity within."
Xue Qinghe nodded, a sneer curling up at the corner of his mouth. "Very good. When Xue Ye passes away, I will record a great merit for you."
Immediately, his gaze turned to the side. "She Long, how are the arrangements inside the palace?"
Snake Lance Douluo nodded slightly and said, "The Imperial Guards of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family have all been replaced by our people. One hundred and twenty Imperial Guards, none weaker than level fifty."
Hearing this, a smile appeared on Xue Qinghe's face.
Changing the subject, he asked, "Any movement from Xue Beng's side?"
Although Xue Beng had always portrayed the image of a hedonistic son, Xue Qinghe intuitively felt that Xue Beng had been disguising himself.
If it weren't inconvenient to continue acting after persecuting two princes consecutively, he would have sent Xue Beng to hell long ago.
Porcupinefish Douluo sneered. "Just some small actions. He thinks he can turn the tables by winning over Shrek Academy? Truly laughable. Shrek Academy is just a mob, unable to achieve anything big."
Hearing this, a trace of contempt flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes. "Shrek Academy? Heh, that waste Yu Xiaogang, and that Tang San, are nothing but clowns."
As he spoke, his words were full of ice. "If they know what's good for them, perhaps they can keep their lives. If they insist on opposing me, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Porcupinefish Douluo nodded. "Rest assured, Your Highness, everything is under our control."
As their voices fell, the two Titled Douluo slowly withdrew from the room.
Xue Qinghe walked to the window, raised his head, and looked quietly at the sky.
No expression could be seen on his face, but he couldn't help getting excited inside.
He had come to the Heaven Dou Empire since he was nine, more than ten years ago. Planning step by step for so many years, he finally waited for this day.
The next day.
Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
Soldiers guarded the palace majestically. Especially outside Emperor Xue Ye's sleeping quarters, a team of soldiers in sturdy attire stood spiritedly, looking straight ahead.
At this time, a shout broke the silence.
"I want to see Imperial Father! You actually dare to stop me, aren't you afraid of losing your heads?" Xue Beng pointed at a soldier's nose and cursed loudly.
The captain of the soldiers said coldly, "Fourth Prince, His Majesty is already resting. His Highness the Crown Prince ordered that no one is allowed to enter the palace to disturb him."
His eyes turned cold, tone showing no respect at all. "Violators will be killed without pardon."
Xue Beng was stunned for a moment, then his face flushed red rapidly.
Growing up, no one had ever dared to speak to him like this.
"Can't you see the words on the token in my hand?" Xue Beng held the token high in his hand and shouted at the top of his lungs.
Four big characters were engraved on the golden token: Like the Emperor in Person.
Unexpectedly, the captain's face was as calm as water, showing no intention of making way.
At this time, Tang San pulled Xue Beng's sleeve and whispered, "Fourth Prince, I'm afraid things are bad."
Xue Beng scratched his head and asked doubtfully, "What's wrong?"
Tang San's heart trembled. "If I guessed correctly, the entire palace has been controlled by Xue Qinghe. We must prepare for the worst."
Xue Beng frowned. "Then what should we do?"
Tang San's eyes narrowed slightly. "Kill our way in. With the charge of Xue Qinghe murdering the Emperor, take him down directly. It's best to kill him on the spot!"
"What!"
Xue Beng was greatly shocked instantly. "Is there no other room?"
Tang San shook his head. "Your Highness, there is no retreat. I guess Emperor Xue Ye has already been controlled by them. If you don't resist now, I'm afraid the final outcome won't be good either."
Hearing this, Xue Beng lowered his head in thought for a while.
Before long, he raised his head abruptly. "Okay, Tang San, I'll listen to you!"
"Mhm." Tang San nodded heavily, then signaled to several men in black beside him.
Just then, Xue Qinghe strode out, with Porcupinefish and She Long following closely behind him.
"Who is making a racket?" Xue Qinghe frowned, tone carrying a trace of displeasure.
The gazes of the two Titled Douluo turned towards Tang San's direction.
In an instant, their brows furrowed simultaneously.
Flender and the others from Shrek Academy were subconsciously ignored by them. But they actually couldn't see through the two men in black behind Xue Beng.
However, the two black-robed men had deep auras, obviously possessing considerable strength.
"Your Highness, be careful."
Snake Lance whispered in Xue Qinghe's ear.
"Mhm." Xue Qinghe nodded.
Immediately, he looked directly at Xue Beng and said, "Xue Beng, what are you doing here? Don't you know Imperial Father needs rest?"
"Xue Qinghe, your conspiracy has been exposed!" Xue Beng's expression was exceptionally stern, not giving way at all.
Xue Qinghe's expression changed slightly, but quickly returned to calm.
He sneered, tone carrying mockery. "Fourth Brother, what do you mean by this? Bringing people to break into the palace, could it be you want to rebel?"
Xue Beng's gaze was like a knife. "The one rebelling is you! Xue Qinghe, you colluded with Spirit Hall, poisoned Imperial Father, intending to usurp the throne!"
Hearing this, a trace of killing intent flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes, but a faint smile still hung on his face. "Fourth Brother, do you know what crime it is to slander the Crown Prince? If there is no evidence, just based on these words of yours, I can punish you for the crime of rebellion!"
"Evidence?" Xue Beng sneered. "After taking you down, I will naturally explain to Imperial Father!"
Immediately, he waved his hand, and the two black-robed men behind him stepped forward, soul power surging.
The next moment, two dark heavy hammers appeared in their hands.
"Clear Sky Hammer?" Xue Qinghe's expression finally changed.
He didn't expect that Xue Beng had actually won the support of the Clear Sky School.
Immediately, his gaze suddenly shifted to Tang San. Xue Qinghe suddenly realized that Tang San's second Martial Soul was exactly the Clear Sky Hammer.
Xue Qinghe's gaze was stern, tone carrying a trace of grief and indignation. "Xue Beng, didn't expect you to actually collude with outsiders. What do you want to do now? Kill your way into the palace?"
Xue Beng's face darkened. He didn't expect Xue Qinghe to make false countercharges.
He sneered, "Hmph, Xue Qinghe, you poisoned the two Imperial Brothers first, and imprisoned Imperial Father later. I invited the seniors of the Clear Sky School to act today to expose your true face."
Just then, a man in black beside him took a step forward. The Clear Sky Hammer in his hand slammed fiercely onto the ground, making a deafening roar.
His gaze was torch-like, tone firm. "Tang Ming, level 94 Titled Douluo!"
The other person also took a step forward, carrying his Martial Soul on his shoulder, tone carrying a trace of disdain. "Tang Qing, level 94 Titled Douluo!"
Xue Qinghe's face finally darkened completely.
He didn't expect the strength of these two to reach such a level.
The Clear Sky School all these years, it seemed their treacherous hearts hadn't died!
However, a trace of fighting intent flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes. "Since that's the case, don't blame me for being ruthless! Two seniors, act together!"