Douluo Continent: Reborn as Yuhao, I will never die in a battlefield.

Chapter 336 Xu Tianran: Master Kong, do you want to usurp the throne?

The reason why the Sun and Moon Army stayed in the Star Luo Territory for so long was because they had many matters to deal with there.

For example, the handling of Xu Jiawei and the Xingluo royal family, the handling of many nobles and dignitaries, and the institutional reforms carried out by Kong Deming.

Whether Kong Deming has made a decision is still unknown, but he is attempting to localize Douluo according to the "constitutional monarchy" model given by someone, and is trying it out in the four provinces of Xingluo.

With the help of the army's strong deterrent power and the powerful prestige of the Spirit Pagoda, the implementation of the system was not hindered and the process went relatively smoothly.

In contrast to a monarchy centered on the emperor, a constitutional monarchy would greatly weaken the emperor's power. In a sense, the emperor would become a symbol of the state, but would not possess any real power.

These experimental results made Kong Deming even more hesitant, but he made a decision regarding how to deal with Xu Tianran.

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October of the first year of the Gregorian calendar.

The Sun and Moon Emperor personally welcomed the triumphant Sun and Moon army outside the palace, primarily for Kong Deming's sake.

In front of many people, Xu Tianran took the initiative to stage a scene of deep affection between the emperor and his subject with Kong Deming, revealing the harmony within the Sun and Moon.

It is worth mentioning that Xu Tianran did not sit in his wheelchair, but stood up on his own without relying on any soul tool.

The small number of people who were initially slightly dissatisfied because of the emperor's disability no longer dwelled on the matter, since Xu Tianran's performance now confirmed the news that "the Sun and Moon Emperor found a miraculous medicine to cure his legs."

The fact that the emperor is in good health and in his prime is clearly a blessing for the Sun and Moon Empire.

However, rumors such as the emperor being bloodthirsty and capricious still exist, and there are even "rumors" that the emperor ascended the throne by killing his father and brothers and massacring his clan.

In short, the people of Sun and Moon have mixed opinions about the current Sun and Moon Emperor.

"Master Kong is truly skilled. Even though he is far away in Xingluo, he has managed to gradually divide my ministers from such a distance. I, Xu Tianran, am ashamed of my inferiority."

Xu Tianran spoke calmly, his expression serene, as he walked slowly.

He did not refer to himself as "朕" (Zhen, the imperial "I"). After all, would an emperor without any power be worthy of calling himself "朕"?

Kong Deming remained silent and did not respond.

"I'm curious, since Master Kong has chosen to sideline me and eliminate everything about me, who is he planning to replace me with?"

"Or do you, Master Kong, intend to imprison me, force me to bear children like my father, and then groom a new emperor to suit your taste?"

Xu Tianran paused, his eyes fixed on Kong Deming, his voice still gentle:

"Master Kong, how is this any different from usurping the throne?"

Xu Tianran's words essentially laid bare the conflict between the two of them.

In the past, Xu Tianran would never have done this, but just a few months ago, after he completely killed his good father and even fused with that life alloy, this pillar of the state seemed to have chosen to stand on the opposite side of him.

Although he didn't want to admit it, Xu Tianran knew that he was at his wit's end and didn't even have the right to perish together with his opponent.

The court officials under the jurisdiction of the Hall of Worship, in coordination with the Spirit Pagoda, launched a series of actions against him. His many loyal followers and political resources were completely wiped out under the Hall of Worship's actions.

For the first time, Xu Tianran felt he had acted impulsively.

At that time, in order to consolidate his position as soon as possible after ascending the throne, he killed far too many court officials and nobles. He originally thought that with his unique legitimacy and the merit of personally leading the army to unify Douluo, he could completely secure his throne, and even Kong Deming and the Hall of Worship would not be able to say anything.

After all, this Hall of Offerings is not Kong Deming's Hall of Offerings, nor is it the Hall of Offerings of the Sun and Moon Emperor. It is the Hall of Offerings of the Sun and Moon Empire!

As long as the achievements of this Sun and Moon Emperor are great enough, the Hall of Worship will gradually come under his control!

The achievements of the Unified Douluo are no less than those of the founding emperor of the Sun Moon Empire! He can be called the emperor of "restoration"!

But Kong Deming didn't give him any chance.

The killing of high-ranking officials and nobles of the imperial family was one thing, but the patricide, fratricide, massacre of concubines in the harem, and slaughter of collateral relatives of the imperial family were all known to the surviving high-ranking officials of the Imperial Household Department.

The moment they learned of Xu Tianran's outrageous actions, they felt it was utterly rebellious! They believed Xu Tianran was completely unfit to sit on the throne!

If Kong Deming hadn't been suppressing the Imperial Hall under the pretext of "the legitimate succession of the Sun and Moon," the Imperial Hall probably wouldn't have been so obedient in handling matters related to the Sun and Moon while Xu Tianran was busy consolidating his throne.

They thought that would be the end of it, since Kong Deming was barely supporting Xu Tianran, and he hadn't done anything wrong since taking office.

Thus, seeing that Kong Deming had made his decision, many ministers in the Hall of Worship ultimately chose to trust this veteran of three reigns.

But now, as people learn that Xu Tianran did not kill his father, but imprisoned him, and not just imprisoned him, but used his father as provisions for cultivating the secret techniques of the evil soul master!

What utterly outrageous this is!

Imprisoning one's father is one thing, after all, the Sun Moon Empire has a history of tens of thousands of years, and some capable emperors also imprisoned their fathers before ascending the throne, which can be considered filial piety and a royal tradition.

However, Kong Deming could not tolerate the idea of ​​actively practicing the secret techniques of evil soul masters and completely falling into the evil soul master realm!

After all, when a Soul Master falls into the evil Soul Master category, their Martial Soul undergoes an almost irreversible change, and this change can be inherited!

Within the royal family of the Sun Moon Empire, the inherited martial soul is the Sun, a powerful martial soul that is infinitely close to the ultimate fire, and can even fight by drawing upon the power of the sun during the day.

Currently, the only remaining owner is Xu Tianzhen.

The other one is the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon, which is currently the only owner of it, Xu Tianran.

In a sense, these two martial spirits can represent the orthodox lineage of the Sun and Moon!

However, will Xu Tianran, who has fallen into the path of an evil soul master, still possess the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon as his martial soul? If his offspring are born, will their martial soul be the orthodox Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon?

Kong Deming answered the question in no time.

That means Xu Tianran is no longer worthy of the title of the legitimate successor of the Sun and Moon Sect!

However, Kong Deming still held a glimmer of hope.

"Your Majesty, may I have my eye on your Martial Soul?"

Ignoring Xu Tianran's question, Kong Deming spoke directly.

"Martial Soul? Elder Kong, you don't believe me at all?"

Xu Tianran remained expressionless, his eyes fixed on the pillar of the nation before him.

However, Kong Deming neither dodged nor avoided the situation, his expression dignified.

Following behind Kong Deming, Jing Hongchen and Ye Yulin stepped forward slightly and said together in a loud voice:

"Your Majesty, please reveal your Martial Spirit to demonstrate the legitimacy of the Sun and Moon Sect!"

(End of this chapter)