Douluo Continent: Building a Divine Kingdom Starting from the Spirit Hall

What did that kid do this time?

Why did Emperor Xuesheng suddenly make such a promise?

Chapter 175 The Emperor of Deception

Inside the main tent, Emperor Xuesheng hosted a banquet for Tian Hao and Chen Xin, as he wanted to have a good talk with both of them.

Needless to say, Chen Xin, as a titled Douluo with the potential to become a Super Douluo, is someone who must be won over.

Gai Zongheng possesses exceptional talent, even Chen Xin admires him and takes him as a disciple, making him a worthwhile person to win over.

"Sect Master Chen, I have already sent people to find your wife, but unfortunately she passed away from illness more than ten years ago. However, she had a son named Tang Jian, and I am sending more people to investigate. I believe we will have results soon."

After several rounds of drinks, Emperor Xuesheng revealed the news he had just received.

It wouldn't be difficult for the royal family to investigate someone, unless the person was someone who had always lived in seclusion deep in the mountains and forests. Otherwise, as long as they had contact with the outside world, they would definitely be able to find them.

After searching through numerous files, and even enlisting the help of people planted in various branches of the Spirit Hall, they quickly found the woman. Unfortunately, she had already passed away, but she had a son.

Interestingly, none of the records show that Tang Yuan was married. People were sent to her mountain village to inquire, but no one knew her husband. Coupled with Chen Xin's statement, it's easy to guess.

"Your Majesty, please help me find him. I am willing to do everything in my power for the Empire, no matter who the opponent is."

After bowing his head and gathering his emotions for a while, Chen Xin made a plea with tears in his eyes.

"Sect Master Chen, please rest assured, as long as that child is still alive, I will find him and bring him to you even if I have to dig three feet into the ground."

Emperor Xuesheng was delighted to receive the promise, but his expression remained unchanged, and he even made the promise with greater solemnity.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

With grateful thanks, Chenxin picked up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

Tian Hao, who witnessed all of this, felt something was off. Although he was the one who proposed the plan, experiencing it firsthand was quite a different story...

It has to be said that the Spirit Hall is very efficient. They created two characters out of thin air, and even made the files look very real. They even sent a spirit master with a mental ability to hypnotize and create false memories in a mountain village. Everything was seamless, just waiting for Tang Chen to fall into the trap.

“You young people are quick-witted and have some different perspectives. What is your view on the current situation of the empire?”

After exchanging words with Chen Xin for a while, Emperor Xuesheng looked at Tian Hao on the other side.

This kid managed to humiliate Ye'er once and even persuaded Zhan'er to come up with such a bold idea; he's definitely not lacking in intelligence.

Listening to these suggestions might give you some new ideas.

Tian Hao was taken aback by the question, and then hesitated.

"This is not a formal occasion, and it's just the three of us here, so we can speak freely without any reservations."

Seeing that Tian Hao seemed hesitant, Emperor Xuesheng laughed heartily, indicating that he could say anything.

"Then I shall offer my humble opinion."

Making a relieved expression, Tian Hao organized his thoughts and said, "The situation of the empire is not that important. We must focus on the whole world now."

Because the cataclysmic changes that occurred more than 20 years ago affected the entire world, the current Soul Master system has also been affected, becoming even more powerful. Various forces are all stirring up trouble, and their conflicts are constantly intensifying. In the end, it will inevitably lead to a great chaos that sweeps across the entire world.

That was an unstoppable trend; although the empire was powerful, it was difficult to resist such an overwhelming force.

At this point, Tian Hao paused, and seeing Emperor Xuesheng deep in thought, he continued his charade.

"The arrival of great chaos is both a crisis and an opportunity. As the saying goes, the world, after a long period of division, tends to unite, and after a long period of unity, tends to divide. All forces will be reshuffled. Even nations and empires, as long as they have the last laugh, will be able to accomplish unprecedented feats..."

Emperor Xuesheng's old eyes gleamed as he listened; he thought the same thing.

What do you think of Xueye and Xuezhan?

After listening for a while, Emperor Xuesheng asked after Tian Hao stopped.

I want to see what this kid thinks of his two sons, especially his eldest son, Xueye.

Although he wanted to continue to hold the throne and did not want to pass it on too early, birth, aging, sickness and death were inevitable. Even a titled Douluo would eventually reach the end of his lifespan, and the throne would eventually have to be passed on.

Moreover, chaos was brewing, and even as the emperor, he could not guarantee that he would not be killed, after all, there were still some powerful beings in the world who were invincible.

For example, a peak Douluo at level 99, or even the high priest who came from Seagod Island last time—once such a person harbors murderous intent, he has absolutely no chance of surviving.

Therefore, the two sons must be kept alive so that even if he passes away, the Xue royal family's lineage can be secured.

"Personality determines the path one can take in the future. Although Prince Xue Zhan is still very young, he has the potential to become an emperor who expands the territory. If he is properly nurtured, he may become the second Emperor of Tian Dou."

His Highness Xueye is shrewd and calculating, and his political skills are also quite good. In the past, he would have been a qualified ruler who could maintain the status quo and safeguard the foundation of the empire. His achievements would certainly not be inferior to His Majesty's.

However, with the world in turmoil and undercurrents surging, a single ruler who merely maintains the status quo cannot safeguard the future of the empire. Therefore, Your Highness Xueye needs to improve your own abilities.

Your Majesty can carefully design assessments for them to promote their rapid growth and see who can grow to a level that satisfies Your Majesty first..."

Tian Hao continued to deceive him. Although he couldn't control Xue Sheng's thoughts, he could at least subtly guide him.

It wasn't that his intelligence and scheming surpassed Emperor Xuesheng's, but rather that he possessed more information, making him like an outsider who could see things very clearly. In reality, he simply imitated those treacherous officials, saying what people wanted to hear, making him easier to fool, especially those top-tier treacherous officials who were outwardly loyal but inwardly wicked.

Tian Hao is now striving to become a top-tier treacherous minister who appears loyal despite his wickedness, in order to relieve the Emperor's worries and troubles.

"I have the same thought."

Emperor Xuesheng was in a great mood.

That's right. The reason I'm delaying the succession to the throne is because my son Xueye's abilities are not yet sufficient to lead the empire through future crises, establish unprecedented achievements, complete what our ancestors failed to do, and unify the entire Douluo Continent.

Therefore, I will carefully design an assessment for Ye'er to promote his growth, while resolving the rift between the two brothers, so that they can join hands to grow stronger and create a brilliant future together.

What kind of assessment do you think can better promote growth?

Emperor Xuesheng grew increasingly fond of the young man before him, feeling as if they had known each other for a long time.

"For a man, the best test is hardship, and there are only a few kinds of hardship in life."

Birth, aging, sickness, and death; separation from loved ones; encountering those you hate; and not getting what you want.

Most people are born into a life filled with countless hardships, and aging is one of them, especially for those with great ambitions. Illness goes without saying, but death is not to be underestimated either.

As the saying goes, there is great terror between life and death. When people face death, they will have a profound realization and understand many things that were difficult to understand before. I think Your Majesty can make some arrangements to let the two princes experience death, or at least what they perceive as death, that is, to fake death. They will surely gain a lot afterward.

Separation from loved ones means being separated from friends, lovers, and relatives by life or death. Meeting with those you hate is the opposite; having to live with enemies you have grudges against and see their faces every day is undoubtedly a torment.

The most unbearable thing is not getting what you want; the greatest torment is wanting something but not being able to have it. But once you get through it, the mental growth you gain will be unprecedented…

Tian Hao got more and more into it, almost to the point of openly helping to design the assessment content.

Emperor Xuesheng's brows twitched as he listened, and even with his composure, he couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart.

Leaving aside whether these hardships will drive the two sons insane, they might even become gods if they manage to overcome them.

I've heard that there are tests for the succession of gods to see if the successor is qualified enough. I wonder if there are any tests that are that intense.

"..."

On the other side, Chen Xin was drinking and eating with a blank expression, but inwardly he really wanted to complain.

Junior Brother's ability to deceive people is getting more and more terrifying. Now he can even fool someone like Emperor Xuesheng.

Will they be able to fool even gods in the future?

Chapter 176 Borrowing Another Five Hundred Years from Heaven

"I think Xueye and Xuezhan will hate you for the rest of their lives."

After seeing off the satisfied Emperor Xuesheng, Chenxin secretly communicated with Tian Hao using his spiritual power. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel sympathy and pity for the two poor kids, Xueye and Xuezhan, especially Xueye.

Why did you have to mess with this guy?

"I think they'll be grateful to me for the rest of their lives."

Tian Hao offered a different perspective, saying, "I'm doing this for the good of the two brothers."

At the same time, he thought to himself that the song should further inspire Emperor Xuesheng's ambition and make him more determined to make up his mind.

Looking at his junior brother's serious expression, Chen Xin grinned. This guy is getting more and more inhuman.

Leaving aside the two on this side, on the other side, Emperor Xuesheng returned to the palace and saw his eldest son, Xueye, kneeling at the palace gate as soon as he entered his bedchamber.

Without even glancing at his son, Emperor Xuesheng walked swiftly into his bedchamber.

"Father!"

Seeing that her father was ignoring her, Xueye became anxious and quickly called out to him.

After the opening ceremony of the Soul Master Competition, he came here and knelt down, waiting for his father's return. But who would have thought that his father would ignore him? This was not a good omen.

"Get in here!"

He gave a cold shout, his voice filled with disappointment.

Seeing that her father had finally responded, Xueye hurriedly got up and went into the bedroom.

"His Majesty!"

The Empress looked at her son Xueye with heartache, then sat down beside her husband, preparing to say a few words on his behalf.

Lately, she has also been confused by her husband's actions.

"go out."

He coldly gestured for the Empress to leave, even using a commanding tone.

The Empress had never seen Emperor Xuesheng treat her like this before, but seeing his cold expression and merciless eyes, she trembled, dared not say anything, and got up to leave.

This display of power startled Xueye, who had never seen her father like this before.

"Follow."

With a cold remark, Emperor Xuesheng activated a mechanism within his palace, revealing a secret passage leading downwards. He stepped down and soon arrived at a secret chamber.

Xueye followed closely behind, and then saw his father sit down, staring coldly at him. That cold and ruthless gaze was chilling, making him feel flustered.

"If you inherit the throne, could you surpass my achievements?"

He stared indifferently for a long while, until sweat beaded on Xue Ye's forehead, before Emperor Xue Sheng finally spoke.

"How could your son possibly surpass your father's achievements in both civil and military affairs?"

Her heart skipped a beat, and Xueye lowered her head, not daring to look at her father.

"Raise your head and look at me!"