Secret Palace Council
After leaving the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Lu Yuan did not linger but returned directly to the Star Blue Hotel. Meanwhile, the Heaven Dou Imperial City was in an uproar because of his affair.
Heaven Dou Imperial Palace!
Xue Ye listened quietly to the report from Meng Shenji below, his face etched with an unyielding iciness!
"So, the reason why the Heaven Dou Royal Academy suffered such a crushing defeat this time, and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's face was trampled on, is all because of the Xue Beng?" Xue Ye's voice was cold, as if devoid of any warmth.
"This is what Lu Yuan said before he left. If it weren't for this reason, he wouldn't have attacked our Heaven Dou Royal Academy without a cause, since we have no grudges between us!" Meng Shenji said.
Upon hearing Meng Shenji's words, Prince Xue Xing, who was standing to the side, wanted to defend Xue Beng but did not know how to speak. He knew that Xue Beng was probably responsible for this, because it was his idea for Xue Beng to pretend to be Xue Beng, but he could not say it out loud!
Why did you, Xue Beng, have to pretend to be a playboy when you were perfectly fine?
Prince Xue Xing was speechless. Moreover, his thoughts were shifting slightly. Xue Qinghe seemed to be doing quite well. He hadn't yet decided whether or not to oppose him.
After all, it was indeed Prince Xue Xing was still somewhat grateful to Xue Qinghe.
Listening to Meng Shenji's report, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, remained calm, but a hint of joy shone in the depths of her eyes. That bastard Lu Yuan really did deliver a blow to Xue Beng before leaving, shifting all the blame for his rampage at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy onto Xue Beng.
That move was truly brilliant!
Not only did they absolve him of responsibility, but they also gave Xue Ye a scapegoat. Since Xue Beng suffered, he naturally benefited, because he was not only the crown prince, but also Xue Ye's only remaining son besides Xue Beng. Although the identity of this son was fake, Xue Ye was unaware of it!
"Is what you're saying true?" Xue Ye stared intently at Meng Shenji.
"Your Majesty, everything I have said is true. You may ask Sect Master Ning and His Highness the Crown Prince. I have not uttered a single falsehood." Meng Shenji spoke righteously, essentially sticking to the Xue Beng.
Anyway, he supports Xue Qinghe, and he is extremely disgusted with Xue Beng's dandy. This time Tiandou Royal Academy has been defeated so miserably, the royal family has lost face. Anyway, if someone has to take the blame, then let Xue Beng take the blame. A dead Daoist friend is not a poor Daoist!
"Qinghe, is what the Education Commissioner Meng said true?" Xue Ye asked.
"Father, that is indeed the case!" Qian Renxue said.
"Sect Master Ning, you were also present at the time, is that right?" Xue Ye turned his gaze to Ning Fengzhi.
"Your Majesty, that is indeed the case!" Ning Fengzhi did not hide anything. In any case, the misfortune was caused by Xue Beng, which had little to do with him. He was Xue Qinghe's teacher, and he had a better relationship with Xue Qinghe.
Hearing that Ning Fengzhi had said the same thing, Xue Ye's face turned even uglier. He said, "Xue Beng caused trouble and led to this crushing defeat for my Heaven Dou Royal Academy. The royal family's reputation has been greatly damaged. I hereby order that he be severely beaten with twenty strokes of the cane and imprisoned in the Prince's residence for three years without being allowed to leave!"
This time, Xue Ye was truly angry. The royal family's face had been trampled on, a royal prince had nearly died, and he, the Emperor of Heaven Dou, had also lost face.
Upon hearing Xue Ye's order, Prince Xue Xing opened his mouth, unsure of what to say. He could only sigh inwardly, knowing that this would likely worsen Xue Beng's impression on Xue Ye, making it even more impossible for him to ascend the throne.
He looked at Qian Renxue not far away, his mind racing, wondering whether he should give up on the Xue Beng.
The saying that there is no kinship in the royal family is not just a saying.
"Now let's talk about Lu Yuan, Qinghe. I heard you agreed to give him the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?" Xue Ye asked in a calm voice.
"Yes, the situation was critical at the time. In order to save my uncle's life, I had no choice but to agree to his request. I have overstepped my bounds, and I beg Your Majesty to calm down!" Qian Renxue said immediately.
"It's not your fault!" Xue Ye said softly, "You handled this very well, showing the demeanor of a crown prince. However, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is ultimately my Heaven Dou Treasure. I'm still somewhat unwilling to hand it over like this."
"Moreover, the disdain this boy showed towards my Heaven Dou Imperial Family in his words has greatly angered me!"
"Gentlemen, do you think I should give him the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?" Xue Ye asked.
"Your subject believes it should be given!" Qian Renxue said.
"Why?" Xue Ye asked.
"There are two reasons. First, we have already agreed to Lu Yuan's request, as many forces present have witnessed. If we don't comply, our royal family will be labeled as untrustworthy, which would be detrimental to our royal family's prestige!"
"Secondly, it is not that I am boosting the morale of others while diminishing my own, but this person has two Titled Douluo by his side, among whom the Dragon Emperor Douluo is even more powerful. He severely injured the Poison Douluo with a wave of his hand. Such strength is too terrifying, and I think it is really not worth provoking."
Qian Renxue explained in detail.
"Xue Xing, what do you think?"
Prince Xue Xing said, "Your Majesty is right!"
"Oh! Lu Yuan almost killed you, and you actually chose to let it go?" Xue Ye looked at Xue Xing as if he were seeing his younger brother for the first time. He knew that his younger brother was always vengeful, but this time he actually chose to let it go. Was this still his younger brother?
"Alas, Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want revenge, it's just that Long Xiaoyao's strength is too great, and I dare not!" Prince Xue Xing said.
Back at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Long Xiaoyao's oppressive aura had already terrified him. Even Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, couldn't withstand a single move. What was he, a so-called prince, compared to that? Preserving his own life was the most important thing. Moreover, given Lu Yuan's reckless nature, if he didn't give him the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, he might actually send Long Xiaoyao to kill him.
Xue Xing hasn't lived enough yet and doesn't want to die anytime soon.
Hearing Qian Renxue and Xue Xing give the same answer, Xue Ye frowned and asked Ning Fengzhi, "Sect Master Ning, is that Long Xiaoyao's strength really that terrifying?"
"Indeed, that Dragon Emperor Douluo's strength far surpasses that of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School's Sword Douluo. According to the Sword Douluo, this Dragon Emperor Douluo's Soul Power has probably reached level ninety-nine, making him virtually invincible in this world!" Ning Fengzhi said.
"Level 99?" Xue Ye gasped. A level 99 Ultimate Douluo might not be able to destroy an empire, but destroying an empire's royal family was easy. Now Xue Ye was truly wary. If that Long Xiaoyao made a move, who in heaven and earth could save him?