Douluo Continent: Five Thunders Shake the Drums, I am the Thunder Emperor!

Chapter 136: Feng Xue Beng, Lingling King, Sikong Mingde Proclaims Himself Emperor!

Sikong Mingde's gaze was as deep and unfathomable as an abyss, with a hidden killing intent in his eyes.

As if telling the avalanche—

"If you dare to utter a single wrong word, today will be your death day."

Avalanche shuddered, all the words stuck in his throat.

He had no doubt that if he dared to expose his disguise, Sikong Mingde would kill him without hesitation, leaving no future trouble!
Avalanche! I can't take the risk!

Finally, Avalanche's legs gave way, and he collapsed to his knees, his forehead pressed against the cold ground, his voice trembling as he cried out.

"I am aware of my limited talent and poor character, and I do not wish for the empire to decline under my rule. Therefore, I request that the Duke of Zhenguo be proclaimed Emperor!"

"Your subject...pays respects to Your Majesty!"

Upon hearing this, the entire court fell silent.

Then, the officials bowed their heads even deeper, shouting respectfully, "Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!"

Sikong Mingde's lips curled up slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

The situation is settled; there are no further changes!
As Xue Beng knelt on the ground, his fingernails dug deep into his palms, blood dripping down, yet he was completely unaware.

He was utterly defeated.

"Cough cough."

Sikong Mingde coughed lightly and raised his hand to signal the ministers to be quiet. The sound in the hall immediately disappeared, becoming eerily quiet.

Inside the main hall, the courtiers held their breath, awaiting the new emperor's decree.

Sikong Mingde's gaze was majestic as he slowly swept over the assembled ministers, finally settling on Xue Beng, who was still kneeling on the ground.

"avalanche."

A deep voice echoed in the hall.
Avalanche shuddered, his forehead pressed against the ground, too afraid to look up.

"Considering your lineage from the late emperor, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Prince of Lingling, granting you a mansion and a fief of a thousand households."

Upon hearing this, Xue Beng felt bitter, but he had no choice but to kowtow and express his gratitude, not daring to show the slightest dissatisfaction: "Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace."

The title of Prince of Lingling may seem prestigious, but it actually carries no real power.

Lingling is located in a remote area, far from the core power circle of Tiandou City. Sikong Mingde's move is both an appeasement and an exile.

but.

Avalanche breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this conferment.

With such a powerful but powerless title, as long as he doesn't cause trouble, his life will be basically safe.

To have enough to eat and wear and live a wealthy and comfortable life in one's later years is not bad at all.

Sikong Mingde nodded slightly and continued, "Although I have ascended the throne and become emperor, the name of the country remains unchanged, still Tiandou."

Upon hearing this, the courtiers exclaimed, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Not changing the country's name meant that the new dynasty would continue the legal system of the Heavenly Dou Empire, which both appeased the old officials and avoided turmoil.

Sikong Mingde's gaze was deep as he continued, "I am deeply grieved by the passing of the late emperor. I have ascended the throne today and must prioritize the well-being of the nation."

"Pass on my order——"

"A general amnesty is granted, taxes are reduced for three years, and the army is rewarded!"

"Furthermore, the late emperor is posthumously honored as the 'Benevolent and Martial Emperor' to commemorate his virtue."

The courtiers knelt and bowed again: "Your Majesty is benevolent and virtuous; may Heaven grant you eternal prosperity!"

Sikong Mingde nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Sikong Zhen beside him: "Zhen'er."

Sikong Zhen stepped forward, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "Your subject is here."

"I hereby appoint you as King Wu, General of the Heavenly Strategy, and Grand General Who Protects the Nation, to command the entire Tian Dou Army, to wear a sword and shoes in the palace, and to not bow before the Emperor."

"My lord, take the order!"

Sikong Zhen responded in a deep voice.

King Wu, General of Heavenly Strategy, and Grand General Who Protects the Nation—these are all titles and honors.

But the subsequent phrase "not bowing to the emperor" warmed his heart, as he knew that his grandfather didn't want them to become estranged because of the throne.

After all, the grandfather and grandson were very close in the past, and there was never any talk of kneeling or bowing.

Then, Sikong Mingde looked at Yu Yuanzhen and Dugu Bo and said with a smile, "The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family and the Dugu family have made meritorious contributions to protecting the country. They are hereby granted the title of Duke, which will be inherited in perpetuity!"

"From this day forward, both Clan Chief Yu and Poison Douluo shall be Guardian Douluos, and shall not bow before the Emperor." "Furthermore, Dugu Yan shall be granted the title of Princess, and Yu Tianheng shall be granted the title of Marquis!"

Yu Yuanzhen and Dugu Bo exchanged a glance and bowed in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Followed by.

Sikong Mingde continued, "Five days from now, the grand ceremony of offering sacrifices to Heaven will be held, and I will officially ascend the throne!"

"According to the order!"

After the court session ended, the officials withdrew.

Avalanche walked out of the main hall in a daze, looked up at the sky, and felt dizzy from the blinding sunlight.

"King Lingling...ha..."

He gave a self-deprecating laugh and staggered away from the palace.

Inside the main hall, Sikong Mingde stood with his hands behind his back, watching Xue Beng's departing figure, a cold glint in his eyes.

"Mingde, should we..."

Dugu Bo asked in a low voice, tracing a line across his neck, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Sikong Mingde shook his head slightly: "No need. A powerless and idle prince can't cause any trouble."

"Right now, our main enemy is the Spirit Hall, or more precisely, Bibi Dong."

Beside him, Sikong Zhen nodded, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit: "If the Spirit Hall dares to invade, we will make sure they never return!"

Without the intervention of the Hall of Offerings, Bibi Dong and the elders of the Spirit Hall alone cannot do anything to them.

even,

Even if the Hall of Offerings and Thousand Paths were to intervene, they would still have ways to retaliate, but that would mean fighting to the death.
Sikong Mingde looked at Yu Yuanzhen and smiled faintly: "Old Long, our previous cooperation should continue. Next, we should mobilize resources from all over the country to refine more mechanical robots."

"it is good!"

Yu Yuanzhen nodded emphatically.

The Spirit Hall has a large number of Spirit Masters, enough to form an army, and the best countermeasure is the Storm Army's mechanical robots!
……

The sacrificial ceremony to Heaven has not yet taken place.

But when Sikong Mingde ascended the throne, Xue Beng was enfeoffed as the Prince of Lingling, and the Tiandou royal family became history, such a bombshell news spread rapidly.

The Spirit Hall, the Star Luo Empire, the Lower Four Sects, and other forces quickly learned of this news.

……

Wuhundian

Inside the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong sat high on the papal throne, her scepter slamming heavily onto the ground with a dull thud.

"Sikong Mingde dares to usurp the throne and declare himself emperor!"

Bibi Dong's voice was deep, and her purple eyes were filled with rage.

The fluctuations in his soul power and the chilling killing intent caused the temperature in the entire hall to drop several degrees.

Below, Yue Guan spoke up: "Your Holiness, the Heavenly Dou Empire has just quelled its internal strife, making this the perfect time for us to make our move."

"good."

Frost Douluo chimed in, "We don't need to go to war with them directly. We just need to spread the word that the Sikong family is the culprit behind Xueye's murder, and that they are rebelling to seize power."

Hear the words.

Bibi Dong pondered for a moment: "Send the order to assemble the Knights Templar and at the same time notify all branch temples to strengthen their defenses."

"And spread the news that the Sikong family rebelled and seized power, and that Emperor Xueye died at the hands of Sikong Zhen."

Bibi Dong slowly stood up, her papal robes fluttering even without wind: "They only have the combat power of four Title Douluo, how can they possibly stand against my Spirit Hall?"

"Those who disrupt our plans must be prepared to face the wrath of the Spirit Hall!"

……

worship hall

Qian Renxue stood quietly by the window, her long golden hair cascading down to her waist, her knuckles slightly white as she held the intelligence report that had just arrived in her hand.

She had been an undercover agent in the Heaven Dou Empire for over a decade, only to lose everything in one fell swoop. How could she remain calm?
Previously, the reason Sikong Zhen was betrayed was merely to protect a few elders of the Spirit Hall, not because he didn't care about the Heaven Dou throne.

(End of this chapter)