Douluo Continent: I Have a Nameless Law

Thinking of this, Xuexing slowly spoke:

“The three education commissioners are highly respected, and I have always admired them greatly.”

"As long as the three of you are willing to point out the Crown Prince's crime of leading troops into the palace on a snowy night with the intention of rebellion, I will forgive and forget. Not only will I preserve your positions in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but I will also confer upon you the title of First-Class Marquis of my Heaven Dou Empire, so that you may continue to serve Heaven Dou and cultivate talents for Heaven Dou."

Faced with Xue Xing's offer of recruitment, the three education committee members merely snorted coldly, lowered their heads, and refused to utter a single word.

Seeing that the three did not respond immediately, Xue Xing's eyes flashed with a sinister look, and then he raised his stakes.

"If the three of you can serve me, your families will become even more powerful and continue to enjoy wealth and glory on the land of the Heavenly Dou Empire."

“But if you are unwilling…” Xue Xing’s gaze turned fierce at this point, “I’m afraid your families will also be implicated. Your families will be disgraced and your relatives will suffer. It’s all because of your single thought.”

"I'm sure the three education commissioners wouldn't want their families to be disgraced because of their own actions, would they?"

Upon hearing Xue Xing's offer to recruit the three education committee members, Gu Han had originally planned to secretly recruit or assassinate them if they actually submitted.

But Xue Xing's last words made Gu Han's lips twitch, and he gave Xue Xing a strange look.

However, among those present, perhaps only Gu Han, the transmigrator, could have found this point to criticize.

Below, Meng Shenji and the other two had extremely complicated feelings.

Originally, they helped Xueye out of a desire to uphold the legitimacy of the royal family, hoping to gain a reputation for loyalty and righteousness amidst this upheaval and achieve merit by following the emperor.

But they never expected that the forces Xue Xing had won over would be the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall.

Now that the tide has turned against them, Xuexing has offered a double-edged sword.

On one hand, there is the guarantee of the academy's status, and on the other hand, there is the title of marquis and the prosperity of the family. These temptations are undeniably alluring.

On the other hand, the threat of collective punishment faced by the family is like a sharp blade hanging high, which could fall at any time.

Under such coercion and enticement, the bottom line of the three people who had only come for fame and fortune was broken.

The three of them exchanged glances. Having known each other for many years, they could all see through each other's inner thoughts.

At such a time, if one insists on disobeying, not only will one's own life be in danger, but one's family will also suffer annihilation.

Faced with a life-or-death decision, the three abandoned loyalty and righteousness, but fortunately they could comfort themselves by saying that Xuexing was also a legitimate member of the royal family.

After receiving the message from his two old buddies, Meng Shenji sighed and said with feigned helplessness, "Alas, fine, we agree to your request."

Upon seeing this, Xue Xing immediately revealed a smug smile and ordered her men to untie the three of them.

"Those who understand the times are wise. Rest assured, as long as you do as I say, you will be rewarded with wealth and honor."

After saying that, Xue Xing turned his gaze to Gu Han and the others, his eyes seemingly filled with a desire to claim credit, something he probably didn't even realize himself.

Gu Han and Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, a hint of disdain flashing deep in their eyes, but they did not show it.

These three education commissioners may hold a place on the mainland, but in the eyes of the Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which have Title Douluo in charge, they are nothing more than large ants.

If they know what's good for them, they might get some benefits; if they don't, they're just a big ant that can be crushed with a flick of the wrist.

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Following this, another massacre began. Xue Xing used Xue Ye's betrayal as a pretext to launch a frenzied massacre and recruit the Crown Prince's remaining followers in the city.

In an instant, panic gripped the city of Tiandou, and chaos reigned on the streets.

The army entered the city, and squads of soldiers rampaged through the city, searching house to house.

Anyone who had even the slightest connection with Prince Xueye, or who had ever spoken ill of Xuexing, was mercilessly slaughtered.

The wails of the old man, the weeping of the woman, and the terrified screams of the child mingled together, echoing in every corner of Tiandou City.

In this life-or-death struggle for imperial power, many innocent people also suffered tragic fates.

Upon learning of the failed palace coup, Lady Xueye was struck dumb, her heart filled with despair and fear.

But looking at Xue Qinghe, who was only a few months old and still in swaddling clothes, her maternal instincts quickly calmed her down.

She knew that Xue Xing would not let her and Xue Qinghe go now, and she had to take the child and escape this calamity to leave a bloodline for Xue Ye.

Su Qingyi hurriedly found a piece of clothing that ordinary people wore and dressed up her child, Qiaozhuang.

Under the cover of night, she carried Xue Qinghe and escaped from the Crown Prince's residence alone. Along the way, she cautiously looked around, avoiding the soldiers who were rampaging through the city.

She was also a Soul Master, though not very strong, but more than enough to evade the searches of these ordinary soldiers.

However, she knew that this was only temporary safety, and to truly escape her predicament, she had to flee the city as soon as possible and find a safe place to stay.

Suddenly, a large, powerful hand, like an eagle's claw, gripped her shoulder.

Su Qingyi was startled, a chill ran through her. She tried to resist, but found that a powerful, suffocating soul force was firmly suppressing her, making it impossible for her to move an inch.

She turned her head with difficulty and saw a tall, mysterious man standing behind her.

The person who arrived was none other than Qingluan Douluo, who had received the secret message and rushed from Sunset Forest. At this time, he had already broken through to level 98, and his strength was terrifying.

He wore a long blue robe embroidered with a phoenix pattern, which made him look noble and mysterious. He had a handsome face, sharp eyes, and a cold demeanor, giving people a feeling of being unapproachable.

"Who...who are you?"

Su Qingyi's voice trembled slightly, and her beautiful face showed a look of fear.

Qingluan Douluo did not answer directly. His gaze fell on Xue Qinghe in her arms, a hint of pity flashing in his eyes. He sighed at the ruthlessness and cruelty within the royal family.

He put his index finger to his lips in a shushing gesture and whispered, "Don't make a sound, I'll get you out of the city."

Su Qingyi instinctively hugged Xue Qinghe tightly and struggled desperately, but found herself powerless like an ant in front of this mysterious man.

"Who...who exactly are you?"

Qingluan Douluo looked at Su Qingyi with a calm yet unwavering gaze, and said succinctly, "I'm here to save you. You don't need to know anything else."

After saying that, before Su Qingyi could react, a gentle surge of soul power flowed into Su Qingyi's body through Qingluan's arm, instantly causing Su Qingyi's vision to go black and her to collapse.

The Azure Phoenix Douluo steadily carried Su Qingyi on his shoulder, his movements light and swift.

With his other hand, he carefully lifted Xue Qinghe into his arms.

The little one was sleeping soundly in his swaddling clothes, completely unaware of everything happening around him.

Subsequently, the Azure Phoenix Douluo, like a blue phantom, moved freely through the chaotic Heaven Dou City.

He had mastered the art of concealing his presence to the extreme; the soldiers and soul masters searching everywhere couldn't detect his existence at all.

Cleverly bypassing everyone, Azure Phoenix Douluo arrived at the edge of Heaven Dou City. Then, he instantly soared into the air, transforming into a streak of azure light and disappearing into the night.

His main purpose in coming here was to take away Xue Ye's son, Xue Qinghe.

Xue Ye is dead, and Xue Xing's ascension to the throne of the Heaven Dou Dynasty is a foregone conclusion. However, the Spirit Hall cannot fail to guard against the possibility that Xue Xing might join forces with the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect to betray them in the future.

This child is Xueye's bloodline. Taking him away is a means to control Xuexing should she have any ulterior motives in the future.

They've already helped Xuexing launch a palace coup, and wouldn't mind launching one again.

However, if Xue Xing simply indulges in extravagance and pleasure, then they won't play this card.

As long as they release even a little information, letting the other side know that Xueye's son is still in their hands, it will leave a thorn in Xuexing's heart, preventing her from betraying them.

The old emperor had actually been dead for three days, but Guangling had frozen him with ice, which prevented him from decomposing.

After a night of bloodshed and carnage, Tiandou City seemed to be shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere.

Xuexing was unusually worried at this moment, because he had not found his elder brother's son since last night. This was like a thorn in his heart, making him restless.

Xuexing knew that as long as the child was alive, he would always be a threat to him.

However, at that moment, Gu Han, Ning Fengzhi, Ling Yuan, Bone Douluo and others found him.

They naturally knew what Xuexing was worried about, but they didn't dwell on it. Instead, they brought up the matter of ascending the throne.

"Your Highness Xuexing, the most urgent matter is your coronation ceremony. As for that child, in the vast sea of ​​people, he is just an infant now and cannot cause any trouble for a while. You should first secure your throne and then search for him slowly."

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly and chimed in, "That's right, Your Highness. This is the crucial moment for you to ascend the throne. Don't let a small matter cause you to lose sight of the bigger picture. Once you're on the throne, the world will be in your grasp. Why would you be afraid of not finding a child?"

After hearing what the two said, Xuexing was still somewhat unwilling, but she understood the importance and urgency of the matter. She took a deep breath, suppressed her worries, and nodded.

"it is good."

Subsequently, with everyone's careful planning, a forged imperial edict was quickly produced, stamped with the emperor's seal, and everything was accomplished.

Soon, the edict was posted at the Imperial Edict Office in Tiandou City. At the same time, outside the main hall of the imperial palace, a eunuch unfurled the edict, looked at the kneeling officials below, and read it aloud.

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"

"Since my ascension to the throne, I have worked tirelessly day and night, devoting myself to the cause, wishing only for the prosperity of the Tiandou Empire and for the people to live in peace and happiness."

"Alas, the world is not long-lived. I have recently been afflicted with a chronic illness that has not been cured despite long-term treatment. I feel that my time is near. At this critical moment when the foundation of the nation is in jeopardy, I had hoped that all the princes could be of one mind and work together to assist the country."

"Unexpectedly, on a snowy night, the Crown Prince, harboring wolfish ambitions, took advantage of my critical illness to plot a rebellion and usurp the throne. He gathered his followers, secretly mobilized the Imperial Guards, and infiltrated the palace, intending to assassinate the emperor and seize the throne. Such acts are intolerable to Heaven and Earth and arouse the wrath of both gods and men!"

"Fortunately, the Fourth Prince Xue Xing is loyal to the emperor and loves his country. He has a strong sense of righteousness and, after discovering the Crown Prince's conspiracy, he made a decisive move to contact the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall, two major forces, to join hands in defending the emperor."

"Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Gu Han, the disciple of the Pope of the Spirit Hall, are both exceptionally intelligent and resourceful. Bone Douluo, Spirit Kite Douluo, Light Feather Douluo, and many other heroes, including the three instructors, are brave and fearless in their fight against the enemy."

"With their strong support, we successfully thwarted the Crown Prince's plot to rebel on a snowy night, saving my country from danger."

"Prince Xuexing remained calm in the face of danger, displaying the demeanor of royalty. He is truly my right-hand man and a pillar of the nation. His character is noble, closely resembling mine, and I believe he is capable of shouldering great responsibilities."

"Now, I hereby issue this edict, deposing Crown Prince Xueye and stripping him of all titles and powers."

"Furthermore, the Fourth Prince Xue Xing shall immediately assume the regency and manage state affairs on my behalf. After I pass away, Xue Xing may inherit the throne and ascend the throne to appease the hearts of all subjects."

"After Prince Wangxue ascends the throne, he should learn from history, be close to virtuous ministers, keep away from treacherous people, work hard to govern the country, and continue the glory of our Tiandou Empire. I also hope that all subjects of the world will obey my decree, perform their duties, and not disobey. Anyone who harbors rebellious intentions and attempts to disrupt the court will be executed without mercy!"

So be it!

The edict quickly spread throughout the city. After the chaos of the previous night, the people were filled with anxiety and were skeptical of the news. However, under the pressure from Xue Xing and his cronies, as well as the accusations from the three highly respected members of the Education Committee, no one dared to raise any objections.

Two days later, news of the old emperor's death spread throughout the land.

With the Tian Dou Kingdom in mourning, preparations for He Xuexing's coronation ceremony have begun in earnest.

But Xuexing still had a complex mix of emotions in her heart.

He was thrilled at the prospect of ascending the throne, but the disappearance of the Crown Prince Xueye's son remained a constant worry in his mind.

But at this point, he had no time to worry about anything else; he could only devote himself entirely to the preparations for the coronation ceremony, to sit on the throne as soon as possible, and to take control of the entire empire.

On the other side, Gu Han and his senior brother Bibi Dong, led by a special person, arrived at the treasure vault of the Heaven Dou Empire.

The Heart of the Sea God possesses a unique aura and is a national treasure, so it is placed at the very top of the treasury.