Although Xuexing's face showed some tension, it was mostly filled with the smugness of her scheme about to succeed and the throne about to be in her hands.
"Xueye acted exactly as we predicted. He thought himself clever, but he didn't realize that everything was under our control."
His eyes gleamed with greed and ambition.
Gu Han nodded slightly and said, "That's right. From the moment he noticed the abnormality to mobilizing troops and seeking help from the three members of the teaching committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, everything was within our expectations. We even pretended not to see the spies he sent, just to make him feel that everything was under control and to let him walk into the trap with confidence."
"Very well, then we will rely entirely on Your Majesty from now on. As long as I ascend the throne, I will certainly fulfill my previous promises."
Xuexing clenched her fists, as if the throne was already within her grasp.
Outside Tiandou City, the night was deep, and the surroundings were eerily quiet.
With the military tally in his hand, Ge Hu rode at full speed toward the main camp outside the city.
He was well aware of the importance of this matter. The situation in the city was critical, and only by quickly dispatching troops from the main camp could he increase the chances of the Crown Prince winning on the snowy night.
However, as he approached a narrow valley passage, a chilling sword aura struck him. Ge Hu was greatly alarmed and quickly reined in his horse, looking ahead.
Ahead, a tall, slender figure quietly emerged from the darkness—it was Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
The moonlight shone on Chen Xin's cold and stern face, reflecting the chilling killing intent in his eyes.
More than a dozen figures landed on both sides of the valley, surrounding Ge Hu.
hum! !
Soul rings rose from beneath everyone's feet; these Soul Masters were all Soul King level experts.
Especially the nine terrifying spirit rings under Sword Douluo's feet, which made Ge Hu's mood plummet.
Ge Hu's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.
He never expected to encounter Sword Douluo Chen Xin here.
However, what chilled him to the bone even more was that it meant that the one who helped Xue Xing usurp the throne was very likely the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which ranked second among the three upper sects.
It should be known that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has always enjoyed a high reputation on the continent, and its conduct has always been highly respected, but now...
However, since things had come to this point, Ge Hu could only grit his teeth and ask, "Sword Douluo, why...why are you blocking my way here?"
"Does the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School intend to aid and abet evil, and help Xue Xingxing commit this heinous act of usurpation?"
Chen Xin remained calm, and the Seven Kill Sword in his hand trembled slightly, emitting a sword cry.
His voice was cold: "Ge Hu, there are some things you can't understand. The promise Xue Xing made is an irresistible temptation for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
"Damn it, you're aiding and abetting evil, you won't get away with this, I'll fight you to the death!!"
Knowing he was doomed to die, Ge Hu felt a pang of desolation, but then made a resolute decision. Four spirit rings rose beneath his feet, and the phantom of the Yazi Martial Soul appeared behind him. The four spirit rings lit up together as he angrily charged towards Chen Xin.
As Chen Xin gazed at Ge Hu, who was charging towards him with wide, angry eyes, a complex emotion welled up within him.
From a personal perspective, he was an upright and honest man who genuinely disdained acts of usurping power.
However, as the guardian of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the interests of the school are above all else.
The various benefits promised by Xue Xing were related to the future rise and fall of the sect, forcing him to get involved in this unjust court struggle.
With a soft sigh, Chen Xin slowly raised the Seven Kill Sword in his hand.
In an instant, a powerful aura erupted from his body.
Beneath his feet, nine spirit rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—rose and fell in an orderly fashion, radiating a heart-stopping light.
"cut!"
Chen Xin murmured and gently swung the Seven Kill Sword in his hand.
A sharp and incomparable Seven Kill Sword Qi roared out, and the terrifying sword qi instantly tore through the night.
Ge Hu felt an overwhelming force rushing towards him, a force containing a terrifying and sharp aura that stung his skin and made him feel like he was suffocating.
He exerted all his strength, unleashing the full power of his body, trying to shake the tree like an ant trying to stop this fatal blow.
But in the face of an attack from a powerful figure like Chen Xin, everything seemed so futile.
With a flash of sword energy, Ge Hu and his horse were cleaved in two.
The splattered blood was particularly glaring in the cold moonlight.
Even in death, Ge Hu's eyes remained wide open, filled with resentment and anger.
Chen Xin slowly sheathed the Seven Kill Sword, and the nine soul rings gradually disappeared. Looking at Ge Hu's corpse, he felt a mix of emotions.
"This man is loyal and righteous; let him rest in peace."
That's all he can do right now.
"Yes."
The disciples nodded, cleaned up Ge Hu's body, and buried him.
Chen Xin picked up the military token that had fallen to the ground, and with a flash, disappeared into the vast night once again.
Only bloodstains remained, gradually buried by the wind and sand under the moonlight, as if telling the story of the cruelty and ruthlessness of this power struggle.
Amidst this turbulent change and the power struggle surrounding the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, Xue Ye and the others remained completely unaware that an invisible net was slowly closing in on them.
They proceeded with their original plan, splitting into two groups.
Bai Baoshan led three thousand elite soldiers in a feint attack on the main gate of the palace like a tidal wave. Amidst the deafening shouts of battle, the soldiers were in high spirits, their weapons gleaming coldly, as if they wanted to crush all obstacles in their path.
They made a great show of force all the way here, just to attract the enemy's attention and create an opportunity for Xueye and the others to launch a surprise attack.
Meanwhile, Xue Ye, along with General Ge Long, and the two education commissioners Meng Shenji and Zhi Lin, led five thousand elite imperial guards from the other side of the palace toward the emperor's bedroom, attempting to strike at the heart of the matter, expose Xue Xing's conspiracy, and rescue the controlled emperor.
Xueye and the others walked hurriedly and cautiously, their hearts filled with both a desire for victory and a vigilance against unknown dangers.
However, when they arrived outside a spacious palace hall, a surge of figures suddenly appeared in front of them, each with a glowing spirit ring at their feet, revealing a thousand-strong spirit master legion.
Behind the army, Gu Han, Ning Fengzhi, Bibi Dong, and Xue Xing stood on the high platform of the palace.
Gu Han stared coldly at Xue Ye and the others, a sneer playing on his lips.
"Your Highness, how dare you!"
"How dare they openly lead troops into the palace, intending to rebel? What is the meaning of this?"
Gu Han's voice was powerful and resolute, echoing along the quiet palace path outside the sleeping quarters.
Before Xueye and the others could object, he suddenly waved his hand and ordered without hesitation, "Take action! Seize these traitors!"
Even Gu Han himself felt utterly despicable and shameless for saying such things, but there was nothing he could do; he was the villain now.
However, it feels pretty good to be a villain.
Three figures soared into the air. It was Guangling Douluo, Lingyuan Douluo, and Gu Douluo standing in the void, their terrifying auras erupting from them.
Beneath the feet of the three, the nine spirit rings symbolizing Title Douluo lit up one after another.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.
A dazzling yet terrifying light instantly illuminated the entire palace path, and the immense yet oppressive soul power, like a surging wave, rushed towards Xue Ye and the others.
Chapter 98 A Net of Heaven and Earth, Death on a Snowy Night
The aura of the three titled Douluo startled Xue Ye, Ge Long, and the two education committee members, Meng Shenji and Zhi Lin, causing them to turn pale.
Fortunately, the three did not make a move immediately, and the two sides remained in a stalemate. The two education committee members and Ge Long protected Xue Ye in the middle, and the seven spirit rings under their feet shone with dazzling light.
Xueye's gaze swept over everyone, and he saw Gu Han, a disciple of the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong, and Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. He understood everything in his heart.
Xueye's gaze fell on Xuexing, and he immediately trembled with anger, his eyes turning red as he cursed loudly.
"Xue Xing, you despicable and shameless scoundrel! For your own selfish desires, you actually colluded with foreign enemies, betrayed the royal family, and betrayed the Heavenly Dou Empire. How can you face your ancestors and the nurturing grace of your father?"
However, Xue Xing remained unperturbed by Xue Ye's angry outburst, a smug smile playing on her lips: "Brother, this throne should have been mine all along. Father has always favored you, what can I do?"
"Rather than live a life of subservience under you, I would rather ascend the throne myself and achieve great things. As for the royal family and the empire, they will certainly be stronger in my hands than they are for my elder brother. How can this be considered betrayal?"
"You...you all...!"
Xue Ye never expected Xue Xing to be so shameless. She was so angry that she trembled and pointed her finger at the few people behind the Soul Master army.
"You bunch of treacherous bastards who aid and abet evil, even if it costs me my life, I will fight you to the very end!!"
"Charge! Eliminate the traitors and defend the glory of the empire!!"
He roared in the snowy night and drew his sword from his waist.
Gu Han waved his hand, his tone devoid of any emotion.
"Kill them all, leave no one alive!"
"Wow!!!"
Lingyuan Douluo made the first move, and a fiery red phoenix spread its wings and soared into the sky, its cry resounding through the heavens, carrying endless majesty and heat.
"Eighth Soul Skill, Blood Boiling."
Countless feathers burning with intense flames drifted slowly down from the sky like snowflakes.
In an instant, terrifying flames rose from the sky, illuminating the entire palace in a fiery red.
The blazing flames swept over in an instant, and the Imperial Guards brought by Xueye were engulfed by this sudden rain of fire, immediately letting out a series of miserable howls.
At the same time, the Light Feather Douluo also launched an attack without mercy.
He took out the Lightfeather Divine Bow from behind his back, slowly drew back the bowstring, and as an ice-blue magic circle formed in front of the bow, Lightfeather released his grip.
Ice arrows rained down on Xueye and the others.
These ice arrows were silent and incredibly sharp, easily piercing through the ice and freezing the bodies of the Imperial Guards.
Wherever the ice arrow passed, a thick layer of frost quickly formed on the ground due to the force of the ice arrow, intertwining with the blazing flames to create a bizarre scene of ice and fire.
Under this double attack, Xueye's side quickly fell into an absolute disadvantage.
The Imperial Guard suffered heavy casualties and their morale was low.
"Your Highness, let's go!"
Seeing the critical situation, Ge Long, Meng Shenji, Zhi Lin, and Bai Baoshan, who rushed over, knew that if things continued like this, they would only face certain death. They quickly surrounded Xue Ye and tried to break through the encirclement.
However, as soon as they turned around, Bone Douluo's figure appeared strangely in front of them, blocking their way.
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