Xue Qinghe: "I'm Laying My Cards on the Table. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Is Dead for Sure"
Inside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Meeting Hall
The four Elders sat on either side, while Yu Yuanzhen stood in front of the main seat, holding the letter of accusation sent by Heaven Dou City. Suddenly, silence fell.
No one spoke in the hall; the four Elders were all waiting for him to speak.
The sky outside the window darkened, and only two lamps were lit in the Meeting Hall. The candlelight flickered in the draft, casting deep shadows on everyone's faces.
After a long silence, Yu Tianzhen threw the letter of accusation on the table and said coldly, "I've made up my mind. I'm going to Heaven Dou City to bring Tian Heng back."
The First Elder was the first to stand up, urgently saying, "Clan Chief, this is absolutely unacceptable! Heaven Dou City is currently under lockdown and martial law; Xue Qinghe is clearly waiting for us to fall into his trap."
"If you go and something unexpected happens, my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan will be leaderless, which would be a true catastrophe!"
Yu Tianzhen snorted coldly and said, "Hmph, the mere Heaven Dou Empire, besides that good-for-nothing Dugu Bo, who else can fight me? Do they really think I'm afraid of them!"
"I'm just going to bring Tian Heng over; I won't stay there long. I don't believe they can stop me!"
The Second Elder urgently advised, "But clan leader, isn't this a bit too radical? Even if you go, you might not be able to rescue Tian Heng..."
Yu Yuanzhen coldly retorted, "Don't worry, if the Heaven Dou Empire can keep me here, what difference will it make if I stay with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? Rather than waiting to die, it's better to take the initiative!"
Upon hearing this, the Meeting Hall fell silent instantly. The First Elders looked at Yu Tianzhen in surprise and asked, "Clan leader, what do you mean?"
"Pass down the order: the entire clan, prepare for war!" Yu Tianzhen slammed his hand on the table and said coldly, "Next, we must prepare for war. Do you understand?"
The First Elder said in surprise, "So, Clan Chief, you plan to bring Heng'er back first, and then officially declare war on the Heaven Dou Empire once you're free from worries?"
"That's right." Yu Tianzhen nodded, then said to the First Elder, "First Elder, after I leave, you will temporarily take over all clan affairs. Do you understand?"
"If something really happens to me, then you also need to prepare for the worst. Whether you live or die will depend entirely on yourselves."
The First Elder opened his mouth, then lowered his head and respectfully said, "Yes, I will definitely protect the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
Yu Yuanzhen turned around and said coldly, "Since that's the case, I'll be leaving tomorrow. You all should start preparing now..."
The Heaven Dou City's Crown Prince's Residence City.
When Lin Chen was summoned to the study by Cao Tian Heng, he saw Qian Renxue sitting behind the desk, with the Snake Lance Douluo standing beside her.
Dugu Bo followed Lin Chen in, a hint of doubt on his face.
Seeing that the Snake Lance Douluo was also there, Lin Chen asked with slight surprise, "Brother Xue, is there something you need from me?"
Qian Renxue nodded, but did not answer. She merely glanced at the Snake Lance Douluo indifferently.
Snake Lance Douluo nodded slightly, stepped forward, and suddenly released his aura.
An aura of power at the level of Titled Douluo instantly swept through the entire study, causing the teacups on the table to vibrate and hum.
Dugu Bo's expression changed instantly. He subconsciously stood in front of Lin Chen, his Soul Power surging, and the phantom of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor faintly appeared behind him.
But the Snake Lance Douluo didn't make a move; he simply stood there, calmly releasing his aura.
"Mr. Dugu, don't be nervous, we are not enemies." Qian Renxue spoke, her voice as gentle as usual, but now carrying an indescribable meaning.
She stood up from behind the desk, raised her hand and gently wiped her face. A layer of pale golden light flashed, and Xue Qinghe's handsome face disappeared.
Instead, she had a delicate young girl's face, with long golden hair cascading over her shoulders, clear and deep pupils, and soft features that exuded an innate nobility.
Upon seeing this face, Dugu Bo was stunned and asked in shock, "You're not Xue Qinghe, who are you?"
Qian Renxue smiled and spoke, her voice returning to its original tone. "My name is Qian Renxue, and I am the Young Master of the Spirit Hall. As for Xue Qinghe, he is merely a disguise for me."
Dugu Bo's pupils contracted sharply, and he took a step back, looking at Qian Renxue warily.
Lin Chen slowly walked to Qian Renxue's side, sighed, and bowed apologetically to Dugu Bo, saying, "I'm sorry, Senior Dugu, for keeping this from you for so long."
"You brat—" Dugu Bo turned to look at Lin Chen, his face full of shock and confusion, "You knew all along?"
Lin Chen nodded and said, "That's right, I already knew, but because this matter is a secret of the Spirit Hall, I couldn't tell Senior Dugu."
Dugu Bo opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything for a long time. He looked at Qian Renxue, then at Lin Chen, and finally fixed his gaze on the Snake Lance Douluo.
Snake Lance Douluo stood there expressionless, his chilling aura undiminished.
"So..." Dugu Bo's voice was somewhat dry, "The person I've been loyal to for over a year is actually the Young Master of the Spirit Hall?"
Qian Renxue shook her head and said, "You have always been loyal to Lin Chen, and have nothing to do with my Spirit Hall. However, if Mr. Dugu is interested in joining the Spirit Hall, we welcome you anytime."
Dugu Bo remained silent for a moment, then slowly exhaled, withdrawing the fluctuations of his Soul Power. He coldly snorted at Lin Chen, "No wonder you were acting so mysteriously all that time. I thought you were hiding something from me."
"It's because of the special circumstances," Lin Chen scratched his head, a little embarrassed.
Qian Renxue said indifferently, "Mr. Dugu, now that things have come to this, I no longer intend to hide it from you."
"The situation in Heaven Dou City is about to change. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will definitely not sit idly by and wait for their doom. If possible, we would appreciate your assistance."
Dugu Bo remained silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "I have already agreed to serve Lin Chen for ten years. As long as he is willing, I will naturally accompany him."
"Then Dugu." Qian Renxue cupped her hands in thanks to Dugu Bo and said with a smile.
Just then, the figure of the Porcupinefish Douluo suddenly appeared. He quickly walked up to Qian Renxue and said, "Young Master, the Spirit Hall has sent intelligence."
"Lord Qian Daoliu has dispatched Sixth Consecration Elder Qian Jun, Seventh Consecration Elder Jiang Mo, and Elder Demon Bear to Heaven Dou City to assist the Young Master. They are expected to arrive tomorrow."
Qian Renxue nodded, her face full of smiles. "I didn't expect Grandpa to actually send three Titled Douluos. It seems Grandpa is serious."
As soon as she finished speaking, Qian Renxue wiped her face again, and a faint golden light flashed, revealing Xue Qinghe's face once more.
She sat back down behind her desk, picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said in her usual calm tone, "Now, all we need to do is wait patiently."
Lin Chen stood in the study, looking at Qian Renxue had transformed back into "Xue Qinghe," his heart filled with excitement.
Keep in mind that six Titled Douluos have come all at once! If they still can't defeat the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he'll just devour them!