Douluo Continent: I Have a Nameless Law

"Moreover, there must be a master in charge, especially in the defense of the palace. It must be one of our own. Your Highness Xuexing should know the implications of this matter."

"Don't worry, I will cover part of the army to enter and take control of the palace, but I need at least one Soul Douluo to cover for me."

Xue Xing nodded. This matter required caution. Even with their superior high-level combat power, their plan would be ruined if the palace coup were exposed.

To control the emperor's bedroom, one must first replace or bribe the guards outside the bedroom.

However, the imperial guards in this palace are the emperor's confidants, and even the crown prince has no right to mobilize them, so it would probably not be easy to bribe them.

That's why Xue Xing needs a powerful protector to prevent the enemy from suddenly attacking and taking her down.

"Leave this to me."

Ling Yuan planned to take action herself, as this was the most crucial step and absolutely no accidents could be allowed to happen.

Afterwards, the group spent another afternoon discussing and considering all possible scenarios and devising countermeasures.

"That's settled then. The Soul Master army has begun to enter the city one after another, just waiting for the Crown Prince to fall into their trap."

Ling Yuan stood up and settled the matter.

The sooner the better, so after everyone had discussed it, the plan began to unfold.

The following night, the hundred-strong Soul Master Legion, led by Xue Xing, quietly entered the palace.

Xuexing and Lingyuan ordered the army to hide, and then appeared alone, heading to the emperor's bedroom.

"Halt! Who goes there?"

The captain of the Imperial Guards led his men to stop Xue Xing and Ling Yuan. He was the captain of the Imperial Guards responsible for protecting the emperor's bedroom. Although he only had a hundred men under his command, it was a very important position.

Among these hundred people, there are more than ten Soul Masters and more than thirty Great Soul Masters, and he himself is a five-ring Soul King. He can be said to be the elite of the elite in the Imperial Guard.

"It is I, the Fourth Prince Xue Xing. I have come to visit my father."

Xue Xing remained humble and did not act arrogantly despite having a titled Douluo following behind her.

"So it's the Fourth Prince. I'm sorry for the intrusion."

The captain raised his hand, and the guards on both sides sheathed their weapons and stood straight behind him.

"May I ask who this person behind Your Highness is?"

His gaze was filled with doubt; the woman was wearing a mask, which was far too suspicious.

"This is my newly recruited retainer, responsible for protecting my safety."

"Well, since Your Highness is here to visit His Majesty, please go in. However, this person will remain outside."

The captain didn't delve into it. Although Prince Xuexing was known as a wise prince, his reputation for womanizing was also well-known. The woman behind him was a stunning beauty just by looking at her figure, and she was probably more than just a retainer. However, none of this concerned him.

Even if the other party is Xue Xing's concubine, he cannot go in. During this special period, he absolutely cannot relax his vigilance in the slightest.

Xuexing turned around and exchanged a glance with Lingyuan, who immediately set up a soundproof barrier around the area where they were.

"Haha, Captain Ye, let's not beat around the bush. There are only a few of us here at the palace gate, so I might as well make things clear."

"Do you want to die, or do you want to live?"

Xuexing immediately dropped the pretense and spoke directly.

"What does Your Highness mean?"

Team Leader Ye's gaze darkened, and the six guards behind him immediately stood at attention.

boom!!

A terrifying pressure erupted, instantly forcing all the guards behind Captain Ye to kneel on one knee.

Ling Yuan released her soul power at just the right time and with precision, deliberately avoiding Team Leader Ye.

"Your Highness, are you plotting a rebellion?!"

Upon seeing this, Captain Ye immediately realized that the person behind the other party was a powerful figure. He quickly questioned loudly, trying to attract the attention of the other patrolling guards.

"Heh, Captain Ye, what are you saying?" Xue Xing sneered. "To be honest, Captain Ye, your wife, children, and elderly parents have been captured by my men. If you can join me, I can bestow upon you the title of Earl and grant you high rank and generous salary after the matter is settled. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Hmph! Your Highness is indeed plotting a rebellion. It seems His Majesty was right; your usual virtuousness is all an act. Sooner or later, you will show your fangs."

Just as Captain Ye was about to activate his Martial Soul, a terrifying pressure descended upon him, forcing him to kneel on one knee, his face filled with shock.

His gaze was fixed on the nine soul rings slowly rising beneath Ling Yuan's feet, his heart pounding like a stormy sea, unable to find peace.

"A Title Douluo...!"

Xue Xing walked up to the group with her hands behind her back and said, "Gentlemen, if you are willing to help me, I will offer you high-ranking positions and generous salaries after the matter is accomplished. With your current status and cultivation level, you probably won't even be able to obtain a viscount or a baron in your entire lives. Why bother?"

"If you help me, you will be meritorious officials who have helped me rise to power, and titles will be within your grasp. As long as the Heavenly Dou Empire exists, your descendants will inherit these titles and enjoy wealth and honor for generations to come."

“If you are unwilling, now that you know my purpose, I have no choice but to kill you. As punishment, your relatives and friends will also die with you.”

"You only have these two paths, choose one."

"Captain...let's surrender."

"Yes, anyway, the Fourth Prince is also a member of the royal family and has the right to inherit the throne. If we side with him, it won't be considered a rebellion."

The six guards had long been controlled by Xue Xing's coercion and enticement. They could not resist the temptation of the title, nor did they want to die, let alone cause their families to die because of them.

Team Leader Ye's facial expression twitched slightly, his gaze complex. He was loyal to the emperor, not to the royal family.

but……

His gaze hesitated, and as he listened to the advice coming from behind him, his resolve began to waver.

Yes, what was his reason for joining Tiandou?

Isn't it just about high-ranking positions and generous salaries?

Now, a tremendous opportunity has presented itself. The Fourth Prince has recruited a Title Douluo from who-knows-where, and a palace coup is inevitable. The side with the Title Douluo has a very high chance of winning.

If he doesn't agree, he'll probably die a horrible death.

With that thought in mind, Captain Ye gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

“I…I am willing to submit to the Fourth Prince.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the oppressive aura pressing down on him vanished. Captain Ye breathed a sigh of relief, but did not stand up. Instead, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xue Xing.

"Your Highness, please feel free to give me any instructions on what you need me to do."

Seeing that the other party knew what was good for them, Xue Xing immediately put on a fake smile and helped the other party up.

"Captain Ye, please rise."

"What I want you to do is very simple: without my order, no one is allowed to enter the Emperor's bedroom, especially the Crown Prince's men."

"Can it be done?"

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, no one may enter His Majesty's bedchamber without your order."

Captain Ye's attitude changed quickly. Since he had already decided to take a gamble, he would unconditionally support Xue Xing. There was no turning back for him.

Following Xue Xing means either wealth and glory or death.

If he doesn't follow Xue Xing, he'll only face death. Rather than that, he might as well take a gamble.

Chapter 95 The Storm Is Brewing

After the competition ended, all the Soul Masters who had come to watch left.

As time went by, the old emperor was on his deathbed, the candle of his life flickering precariously, and he could die at any moment.

The entire Tiandou City seemed to be shrouded in an invisible haze. The usual hustle and bustle was nowhere to be seen in the streets and alleys. People seemed to sense something was wrong, and they hurried along, their eyes filled with worry and unease.

Many unfamiliar faces appeared in Tiandou City, and they had already begun to surround the entire imperial palace.

Xueye had been navigating the power struggles of the palace since childhood, making him extremely perceptive. He had already noticed the changes in Tiandou City, which only intensified his unease.

"Your Highness, recently, I have discovered that quite a few Soul Masters have infiltrated Heaven Dou City, which is probably not a good thing."

Golong's gaze was deep and his eyes held an unprecedented solemnity.

Xueye snapped out of his worries and said, "Come, follow me into the palace."

He was extremely anxious at this moment. For some reason, a strong sense of unease was driving him to go to his father's palace immediately.

However, when he rushed to the outside of the palace, he was blocked by the Imperial Guards, who were like an iron wall. The leader was Captain Ye, who knelt on one knee and spoke in a voice that left no room for doubt.

"Your Highness, His Majesty has decreed that no one is allowed to enter without authorization."

Upon hearing this, Xue Ye frowned immediately, raised her hand to signal Ge Long not to rush, suppressed the unease in her heart, stared at Captain Ye with a cold gaze, and questioned, "Even I, the Crown Prince, am not allowed?"

"Now that my father is seriously ill, as the crown prince, am I not even entitled to visit him?"

Captain Ye dared not meet Xue Ye's gaze, lowered his head, and repeated, "Your Highness, this humble general is merely acting under orders."

"Hmph, how dare you! I can tell you're plotting a rebellion!"

Golong snorted angrily, drew his sword from his waist, pointed it at Captain Ye, and shouted, "Get out of my way, or don't blame me for being merciless!"

Click click!

The Imperial Guards instantly formed a battle formation, their momentum rising dramatically, no less than that of Goron.

Captain Ye's gaze was sharp as he asked in a deep voice, "Your Highness, do you intend to defy the imperial decree and rebel?"

"General Golong, you must not be rude."

Xueye shouted, reached out and pressed down on Golong's sword, signaling with his eyes not to act rashly.

Golong snorted coldly and sheathed his sword.

But the Imperial Guards did not disperse their battle formation; their swords were pointed diagonally.

Xue Ye's eyes flickered as he scrutinized Captain Ye for a moment. Seeing that the other man dared not meet his gaze, he became even more certain of his guess.

"In that case, I, the Crown Prince, will not disturb Father's rest any longer."

After saying that, Xueye turned and left with Gelong.

Xuexing emerged from the shadows, staring at Xueye's departing figure, a playful smile playing on her lips.

"Everything is going according to plan, brother. Let's see how long you can hold out."

Bone Douluo stood on the roof of his palace, with Ning Fengzhi, Gu Han, and Bibi Dong by his side.