Yu Yuanzhen Enters the City, a Turtle Caught in a Jar

The main hall of the Crown Prince's Residence Heaven Dou City.

Qian Renxue sat in the main seat, with Lin Chen and Dugu Bo standing to her side. Footsteps came from outside the hall, and the three of them walked in from the direction of the Courtyard Gate.

Leading the way was a burly middle-aged man dressed in the black uniform of the Spirit Hall. His face was serious and his steps were steady. This man was none other than the Qian Jun Douluo, the Sixth Consecration of the Spirit Hall, Martial Soul was the Coiling Dragon Staff, and who was a level 96 Titled Douluo.

The tall, thin man following behind him was the Seventh Consecration Demon Subduing Douluo, Martial Soul -Coiling Dragon Staff, a level 96 Titled Douluo.

At the very back stood a robust, silent old man, who was none other than the Spirit Hall Elder, Demon Bear Douluo, Martial Soul the Blood Demon Berserk Bear, and who was a level 95 Titled Douluo.

The three entered the main hall. Qian Jun Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo were taken aback when they saw Xue Qinghe on the main seat, but then smiles appeared on their faces at the same time.

"Young Master," Qian Jun Douluo cupped his hands in greeting, his tone carrying the gentle warmth of an elder, "It's been many years. Young Master has already become Soul King. Your progress is truly astounding."

Qian Renxue stood up, a rare genuine smile appearing on her face, "Grandpa Qian Jun, Grandpa Jiang Mo, it's been a long time."

The Demon Subduing Douluo waved his hand with a smile, "Young Master, you've worked hard in the Heaven Dou Empire these past few years. Your grandfather has been thinking of you constantly."

Demon Bear Douluo stood behind, bowed slightly with an expressionless face, and said nothing more.

Qian Renxue nodded, sat back in the main seat, and her gaze swept over the three of them before finally landing on Lin Chen.

"Come, let me introduce you." Qian Renxue beckoned to Lin Chen, "This is Lin Chen, my disciple, and my greatest gain in the Heaven Dou Empire these past few years."

Lin Chen stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting to the three elders, and said, "Junior Lin Chen greets the three seniors."

Qian Jun Douluo sized Lin Chen up and down, raising an eyebrow slightly. "I've heard of you in the Spirit Hall. Now it seems you truly are a genius. The Golden Generation that Bibi Dong trained isn't even worthy of carrying your shoes."

Lin Chen smiled and replied, "You flatter me, senior."

The Demon Subduing Douluo also looked over, his gaze lingering on Lin Chen for a few moments before he nodded. "A steady aura, solid Soul Power —indeed a promising talent."

Demon Bear Douluo remained silent, only glancing at Lin Chen a couple more times.

Qian Renxue glanced at the three elders' attitude towards Lin Chen, a slight smile playing on her lips, before getting to the point. "You three should know why you've come this time, right?"

"Of course I know." Qian Jun Douluo's expression turned serious. "That old Yu Yuanzhen really needs to be dealt with."

The Demon Subduing Douluo nodded and said, " Among the Upper Three Sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has a close relationship with the Crown Prince's Residence, while the Clear Sky Sect has long been in seclusion."

"Only one Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon remains, wavering in the middle. This is the perfect opportunity to take it down."

Demon Bear Douluo finally spoke, his voice low and deep. "Yu Yuanzhen is level ninety-five, his strength is not weak. If he fights back desperately, Heaven Dou City will likely suffer considerable losses."

"That's why I had Grandpa send you over," Qian Renxue said with a smile.

Before she could finish speaking, Cao Tian Heng strode in from outside and whispered a few words in Qian Renxue's ear.

After listening, Qian Renxue's face remained expressionless; she simply nodded and said, "Understood."

She stood up and looked at the three retainers. "Speak of Cao Cao Cao, and he appears! Yu Yuanzhen is already outside the city gate, requesting to enter the city to pick up Yu Tianheng."

Qian Jun Douluo sneered, "He actually dares to come."

"Let him in." Qian Renxue sat back down behind her desk. "If there are other people accompanying him, let only him in."

Cao Tian Heng accepted the order and left.

Heaven Dou City.

The city gates were tightly shut, and archers stood guard on the city walls. Yu Yuanzhen, riding a jet-black steed, stopped in front of the city gate, a broad-backed sword at his waist.

He glanced up at the dense array of archers on the city wall, his face expressionless.

The city gate opened a crack, and the guard poked his head out. "His Highness the Crown Prince has ordered that only Clan Leader Yu to enter the city."

Yu Yuanzhen dismounted, tossed his riding whip to his attendant, and strode into the city gate.

The city gate closed behind him again.

Yu Yuanzhen was led to the main hall of the Crown Prince's Residence. As he entered, he saw a gentle-looking young man sitting in the main seat; it was none other than Xue Qinghe.

Standing beside him was a boy of about six or seven years old and an old man in a gray robe, who was none other than Dugu Bo.

Yu Yuanzhen stopped in the hall, did not bow, and spoke directly, "Crown Prince Highness, I have come today for only one thing, which is to bring back Yu Tianheng."

Qian Renxue picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "Clan Leader Yu, Tian Heng is suspected of assassinating Father Emperor. This matter has not yet been investigated, so I'm afraid we cannot let you take him away."

"Crown Prince Highness, this is a frame-up," Yu Yuanzhen said in a deep voice. "My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has never sent anyone to assassinate Xue Ye."

"Whether it's a frame-up or not, we'll find out after we've investigated." Qian Renxue put down her teacup and said in a detached tone, "But Tian Heng cannot leave until the matter is cleared up."

"What if I said I was going to take him away anyway!" As soon as he finished speaking, nine Soul Rings rose from beneath Yu Yuanzhen's feet, and the aura of a level 95 Titled Douluo instantly swept through the entire main hall. The teacups on the table vibrated and cracks appeared on the ground.

Lin Chen took half a step forward, standing to the side in front of Qian Renxue. Dugu Bo's Soul Power also surged, and the phantom of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor faintly appeared behind him.

Qian Renxue sat in the main seat, motionless, simply watching Yu Yuanzhen quietly.

"Clan Leader Yu," Qian Renxue said coldly, "Since you're here, you're not leaving."

The doors on both sides of the main hall opened simultaneously.

Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo emerged from the left, while Qian Jun Douluo, Demon Subduing Douluo, and Demon Bear Douluo emerged from the right.

The six Titled Douluo simultaneously activated their Soul Rings, and their powerful auras instantly pressed down on Yu Yuanzhen.

"The Spirit Hall?! This is impossible!" Yu Yuanzhen's expression changed drastically, and his Soul Power was forced to retreat step by step by the pressure from the five auras of the same level.

His gaze swept over the six Titled Douluos, finally settling on Qian Renxue's face.

"Xue Qinghe, you--"

"Clan Leader Yu," Qian Renxue interrupted him, her tone still calm, "I advise you to calm down."

Yu Yuanzhen stood rooted to the spot, his chest heaving violently, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white. The aura of the six Titled Douluos pressed down on him like five mountains, making him unable to move at all.

The silence lasted for more than ten breaths.

Finally, Yu Yuanzhen loosened his fist and asked coldly, "What do you want?"

Qian Renxue's lips curved slightly. "Not so good. Until the matter of Tian Heng is investigated, Clan Leader Yu should stay in Heaven Dou City. You don't want the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon to be destroyed because of your recklessness, do you?"