Xue Ye's End, Qinghe Ascends the Throne

"What?! What's wrong with Father Emperor?!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe was overjoyed, but on the surface, he still pretended to be extremely anxious. The years of ambush had reached the final moment, and he could not afford to fail at the last hurdle.

Due to the butterfly effect brought about by Su He's arrival, Dugu Bo has been successfully recruited by the Spirit Hall. The Heaven Dou Empire has lost a Titled Douluo- level Grandmaster like Dugu Bo, and with the successive mysterious deaths of his offspring, Xue Ye's health is much worse than in the Original Work, which makes his death even earlier.

In the Original Work, Xue Ye's body could not hold on any longer until Tang San was over sixty levels. It was only Ning Fengzhi used a secret technique to consume his lifespan that he regained consciousness and took charge of the overall situation.

However, in this life, Qian Renxue's plan is even bolder, and the dosage of poison is also larger. This poison is colorless and odorless, leaves no trace, and is extremely difficult to neutralize.

"Your His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Majesty summons you to his room. Please go immediately!"

The emperor's personal eunuch, standing nearby, spoke anxiously to Xue Qinghe.

Xue Qinghe nodded, quickened her pace, and walked to Xue Ye's palace. With a determined look, she pushed open the door and gave Su He a look before going in, reassuring her.

Su He nodded and waited at the door.

He had expected to see Xue Ye on the verge of death, but to his surprise, the Xue Ye on the bed showed no signs of dying. His eyes were bright and alert, and his voice was full of energy. Moreover, Xue Qinghe could even faintly read a trace of his youthful ambition in the Xue Ye's eyes.

But more than anything, it's probably the frustration of unfulfilled ambitions.

"Hehe, Xue Qinghe, you've arrived."

When Xue Ye saw Xue Qinghe enter the room, he waved for the palace officials to leave.

"Father! Your health..."

Xue Qinghe was determined to carry on the act until the very last moment, and he did indeed fool everyone.

"Alas, he's nothing but a dying old fool..."

Xue Ye shook his head and muttered helplessly.

Upon hearing this, four words appeared in Xue Qinghe's mind.

Momentary Revival!

This is a trait that may appear in people who are about to die. When they are about to die, their brains no longer take any resistance measures but choose to block out the pain, so that the dying person can die less painfully. Therefore, Xue Ye does not look unhealthy at all, as if he has returned to his youth.

But his hunched body and the black eye bands, thick with toxins, had already foreshadowed his death.

"Xue Qinghe, you are the most capable of my sons... You don't usually show off your talents, but you always manage to impress people at crucial moments. Now, with a young and powerful helper like Su He by your side, the future of my Heaven Dou Empire is promising..."

"Father, you..."

"Listen to me, child."

Just as Xue Qinghe was about to speak with concern, he was interrupted by Xue Ye.

"The imperial family is the most ruthless place... Having lived for over a few decades, how could I not understand this truth?"

"Xue Qinghe, I know you did those things, and it breaks my heart."

The words spoken by Xue Ye caused Xue Qinghe's pupils to shrink sharply.

It turns out that Xue Ye had known all along.

"When did my Heaven Dou Imperial Family become like those heartless fellows from the Star Luo Empire, devoid of any human warmth?"

"Over the years I have tried my best to play the role of a father, but I have ultimately failed."

The Xue Ye, clinging to his last breath, let out a silent sigh.

"Father, you know everything..."

"It's no use saying all this now, but Xue Qinghe, as my only heir, promise me you won't harm Ke'er, okay?"

"She's your most obedient sister; she poses no threat to you!"

Xue Qinghe didn't say much, but simply nodded silently, then knelt down and kowtowed three times to Xue Ye.

For this absurd and ridiculous "father-son relationship".

"Now that I have this, I can rest assured..."

Xue Ye reached out and took out an imperial edict from the side, handing it to Xue Qinghe.

"This is the edict of succession, which I actually wrote many years ago. After your elder brother passed away unexpectedly, I never intended to pass the throne to either of them... Alas, why do you do this?"

"Xue Qinghe, you are my last son. Promise me that you will take good care of the Heaven Dou Empire and its people."

Xue Qinghe accepted the imperial edict and nodded emphatically.

"I will, Father."

"That's good, that's good indeed!"

Upon seeing Xue Qinghe in this state, Xue Ye nodded with relief, and the last breath he had been sustaining, held by his final Momentary Revival, finally dissipated.

"If there is an afterlife, I would never again wish to be born into an imperial family..."

Xue Ye's body fell heavily backward, and then he closed his eyes forever.

"Father!"

"His Majesty!"

"Quickly, quickly summon the imperial physician!"

Three days later, at the morning court session.

"The late emperor passed away suddenly, returning to the Five Elements. During his reign, he worked diligently to govern the country, resulting in peace, prosperity, and a wealthy populace. However, a country cannot be without a ruler for even a day. Therefore, on the eve of his passing, the late emperor personally wrote the edict of succession."

"During my more than forty years on the throne, the country has been peaceful and the world at peace. The people are content and all nations are submissive. The government is efficient and the relationship between the ruler and his ministers is harmonious. My virtue is comparable to that of the ancient sages, and my achievements are even more worthy of our admiration. Crown Prince Xue Qinghe has been exceptionally intelligent since childhood, and his character is noble. He is very much like me, and his will is unyielding and his heart cannot be swayed by great temptations."

"I intend to pass the throne to Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. All my beloved ministers should work together with one heart and one mind to support the new emperor, diligently assist him, and jointly safeguard the nation."

After the eunuch read out the decree of succession, Xue Qinghe respectfully accepted the dying decree of Xue Ye, knelt down, and inherited the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire, which had been held by the former for more than forty years.

"Welcome, Your Majesty!"

The assembled officials knelt in obeisance, and the two sect leaders of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan also bowed in respect.

The eunuch behind him took out the imperial crown and placed it on Xue Qinghe's head. Thus, Xue Qinghe officially ascended the throne, marking the end of one era and the beginning of another.

The Spirit Hall's Usurpation Plan was also perfectly completed.

Xue Qinghe and Su He, who was kneeling in worship, exchanged a glance, and the joy hidden deep in her eyes could no longer be concealed. After the court session ended, the moment Xue Qinghe and Su He returned to their palace and closed the door, she could no longer suppress her joy, dropped her pretense, and snuggled into Su He's arms.

"He'er, we did it!"

"We succeeded! I came to the Heaven Dou Empire to infiltrate when I was ten years old, and now twelve years have passed. This matter has finally been resolved!"