The Nation-Stealing Plan Nears Its End, Calling the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to Account

The message reached the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan at midnight on the third day after the incident.

The messenger, riding at breakneck speed, arrived at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan after a full day and night. The horse was so exhausted it was foaming at the mouth.

The envoy was thrown from his horse and, without even a sip of water, was led into the Meeting Hall of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Five people were seated in the Meeting Hall. Clan Chief Yu Yuanzhen sat in the main seat, flanked by four Elders.

After the envoy presented the secret letter, Yu Yuanzhen opened it, glanced at it, and as he read its contents, his face grew increasingly grim. He then began to read aloud:

"Xue Ye was assassinated. Dragon aura and lightning-summoning Immortal Herb were discovered at the scene. The Crown Prince has ordered the sealing off of Heaven Dou City, and Yu Tianheng has been imprisoned."

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is suspected of regicide. The Crown Prince demands the immediate handover of the murderer, or face the consequences."

Yu Yuanzhen the letter on the table and roared, "What utter nonsense!"

He suddenly stood up, causing the chair to tip backward and crash to the ground with a loud thud. The four Elders looked grim, and upon hearing Yu Tianzhen's words, their faces were filled with anger.

"This is absolutely a frame-up!" the First Elder said angrily. "I have never heard of anyone sending someone to assassinate Xue Ye. How can you hand over this assassin!"

"Furthermore, although our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon has a past grudge against the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, we would never resort to such methods. This matter is definitely a trap!"

"Nonsense!" Yu Yuanzhen interrupted him angrily, pacing back and forth in the hall. "The crucial issue is that all the evidence points to us. Even if we deny it, no one will believe us!"

The Second Elder frowned deeply and said, "Clan leader, is it possible that the Spirit Hall did this?"

"The Spirit Hall, that's somewhat possible," Yu Yuanzhen sneered. "But if the Spirit Hall wanted to kill Xue Ye, would they need to frame us?"

"Why don't they just storm into Heaven Dou City? This tactic seems more like someone is deliberately trying to sow discord between us and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family."

The Meeting Hall fell silent for a few moments.

After a long silence, the Third Elder spoke urgently, "Regardless of who did it, the most urgent task now is to clear our names."

"After all, this matter has nothing to do with us. If we can produce evidence and send someone to Heaven Dou City to explain in person, I believe the Heaven Dou Empire won't do anything to us."

"An explanation?" Yu Yuanzhen shook his head. "Do you think they need an explanation? Do you think they'll listen to our explanation? They won't believe anything we Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon say now."

Upon hearing this, the Elders anxiously asked, "What should we do then? We can't just be unfairly blamed, can we?"

"Hmph..." Yu Yuanzhen was silent for a while, then finally said in a deep voice, "It seems I need to go to Heaven Dou City myself."

The four Elders looked up at the same time, their faces filled with urgency.

"Clan leader, you mustn't!" the First Elder exclaimed urgently. "Heaven Dou City is now under lockdown. Without your presence to oversee the clan, we risk annihilation if we encounter any danger!"

"That's why I haven't set off yet," Yu Yuanzhen interrupted him, "Let me think about it some more. The main Tian Heng is still in their hands. If we do nothing, Tian Heng will be in danger."

"If only we could get in touch with Erlong, isn't she at that Blue Tyrant Academy now?"

He sat back down in the main seat, tapping his fingers on the table, and finally calmed down. "First, send people to the outskirts of Heaven Dou City to gather information and find out what the Crown Prince is up to. Without my order, no one is allowed to make any rash moves!"

After the Elders nodded, they quickly dispersed and began to convene a meeting of the clansmen.

Three days later, in the Heaven Dou Imperial City.

Qian Renxue sat on the throne as regent, with a thick stack of memorials laid out before her.

The officials in the hall stood solemnly, even quieter than at the last court assembly. For the past three days, Heaven Dou City had been under lockdown and martial law, with a city-wide search underway, and everyone was on edge.

"Gentlemen," Qian Renxue said slowly after a moment of silence, "There has been new progress regarding the assassination attempt on Father Emperor three days ago."

She tapped the table and said in a deep voice, "During the Imperial Guards' search, they discovered a token of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan along the assassin's escape route."

"Based on the residual dragon aura and the lightning strikes at the scene, it can be confirmed that the assassin who killed my father was an assassin sent by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

Upon hearing this, a commotion erupted within the hall.

A minister inquired, "Your Highness, is there any conclusive evidence?"

"I think we have enough evidence now." Qian Renxue glanced coldly at the minister. "Don't you think it's enough?"

The minister wanted to say something, but someone next to him tugged at his sleeve, forcing him to back down.

Qian Renxue exhaled, slowly stood up, and announced loudly, "Effective immediately, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is hereby declared a traitor."

"All properties, strongholds, and personnel of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan within the Heaven Dou Empire are hereby seized and impounded. Anyone who resists will be killed without exception."

Qian Renxue surveyed the entire scene and coldly declared, "Furthermore, send an envoy to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to deliver a decree demanding the surrender of the assassin who murdered my father. Otherwise, I will send the Heaven Dou Army to crush the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"

After the court session ended, only Qian Renxue, Snake Lance Douluo, and Porcupinefish Douluo remained in the main hall.

Snake Lance Douluo stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, the first step of the Nation-Stealing Plan has been completed."

The Porcupinefish Douluo nodded beside him, his tone filled with undisguised satisfaction. "Heaven Dou City is now in your hands, and the army is under the control of the Crown Prince's Residence."

"Prince Xue Xing is far away in the Northern Border. Once the envoy arrives, he probably won't be able to cause any trouble."

Snake Lance Douluo paused for a moment, then said, "However, Your Highness, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is unlikely to admit guilt."

"I know Yu Yuanzhen. He won't just sit and wait to die, and he absolutely won't confess."

"Of course I know," Qian Renxue finally spoke, her tone calm. "Didn't I tell you before? I never expected him to confess."

"Whether Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon confesses or not is irrelevant," Qian Renxue said slowly as she stood up. "Whether he confesses or not, I will kill him even more."

"Once this letter of accusation is sent out, no matter how Yu Yuanzhen responds, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is doomed. I have already told my grandfather about this, and he said he will secretly send someone to meet them to prevent any unforeseen circumstances."

"Remember to meet them when the time comes, just in case anything goes wrong."

Upon hearing this, Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo nodded in unison and said, "Rest assured, leave this matter to us."