Tang Hao's Revenge Plan

The Heaven Dou Empire, ruler of this ancient continent and a magnificent empire occupying half its territory, would one day meet its end.

Xue Qinghe, disguised by Qian Renxue, walked calmly down the corridor toward the Council Hall, glancing around at everything familiar yet loathsome to her.

The imperial palace was a vortex of power struggles. For the position of Crown Prince, Qian Renxue had devoted countless efforts, even sacrificing the best years of her life. Sooner or later, she would completely overturn this place.

Inside the Council Hall, Xue Ye, his hair snow-white and clad in an Imperial Robe, was speaking with Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Sect Master Ning, this is where you are mistaken. Our Heaven Dou Royal Academy has the most comprehensive cultivation facilities, and its teachers are exceptionally talented. How could you let your youngest daughter travel all the way to Suotuo City to attend some Shrek Academy? Isn't that a waste of talent?" Xue Ye said regretfully.

Ning Rongrong was Ning Fengzhi's daughter and the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. At the age of six, she had awakened the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul and possessed Rank Nine Innate Soul Power, making her a rare genius since the sect's founding.

Having been deeply cherished by Ning Fengzhi since childhood, she was the undeniable choice to become the next Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Xue Ye intended to have Ning Rongrong join Heaven Dou Royal Academy, thereby strengthening the relationship between the imperial family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

The two had become mutually dependent at some unknown point in time.

Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi smiled and shook his head. "I'm afraid I must disappoint Your Majesty. My daughter is mischievous and has been spoiled by me since she was young. Within the sect, she is a Little Devil Girl who fears neither heaven nor earth. If she went to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I'm afraid she would give all the teachers quite a headache."

"Children are at their most mischievous and adorable. Active children are the ones who will amount to something in the future. Look at how lively Xue Beng is at the academy." Xue Ye sounded slightly awkward when he said this. He knew perfectly well what his youngest son Xue Beng was like, but what could he do? The boy was his son, after all.

Ning Fengzhi merely smiled without speaking. If Ning Rongrong really went to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he could guarantee that before long, a mysterious figure called "Big Sister" would appear there—and she would definitely be the one he knew.

Just then, Xue Ye received word that the Crown Prince had arrived.

After receiving the emperor's permission, Xue Qinghe approached the two with elegant yet proper steps.

"Father Emperor, Teacher." Xue Qinghe bowed to them both before speaking respectfully.

Ning Fengzhi was Xue Qinghe's teacher. This had also been a necessary step toward building ties between the next emperor and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Qinghe is here." Ning Fengzhi stood and smiled. "His Majesty and I were just discussing Prince Xue Beng."

"Qinghe, it has been quite a long time since you last saw Xue Beng. Go to the academy later and make sure he has not neglected his studies recently," Xue Ye said.

"Qinghe understands."

Xue Qinghe accepted the order. At present, it was certain that Xue Beng was pretending to be a wastrel. In truth, his mind was as clear as a mirror, and he had likely guessed that the deaths of his other three brothers were inevitably related to her.

Qian Renxue laughed inwardly. So what if Xue Beng knew? With his current influence, he was nowhere near capable of shaking her.

Besides, she had Ye Tianxing, her strategist, at her side. Xue Beng would not be able to stir up any trouble.

How strange?

Ever since returning from Dugu Bo's place, Qian Renxue had been thinking of Ye Tianxing more and more often. Especially that scene in the hot spring, when he passionately kissed her—it was even more embarrassing!

"May I ask why Father Emperor summoned Qinghe?" Xue Qinghe asked.

Xue Ye's expression turned much more solemn. He said gravely, "According to reliable intelligence, the Twin Martial Souls from Spirit Hall is rumored to have set foot on the Douluo Continent for training. Immediately dispatch people to investigate. You must find his whereabouts."

Xue Qinghe was startled inwardly, though her expression remained calm, showing only a trace of surprise. "Six years ago, that Twin Martial Souls named Ye Tianxing should be twelve years old by now. Searching for one person amid such a vast sea of people is no different from looking for a needle in a haystack. Father Emperor, I will send people to search for him."

"Father Emperor, once he is found..." Xue Qinghe asked with concern.

Ye Tianxing's departure from Spirit Hall was top secret, known only to a very small number of people.

Yet Ye Tianxing's whereabouts had been leaked. This meant that Heaven Dou's imperial family must have a spy within Spirit Hall.

"You need not worry about that. Sect Master Ning has his own arrangements." A confident smile appeared on Xue Ye's face, as though everything was already under his control.

"Oh?" Xue Qinghe looked toward Ning Fengzhi. "Teacher, could you tell Qinghe what method you have in mind?"

"Six years ago, Tang Hao, the Clear Sky Douluo who killed Pope Qian Xunji, came to find me..."

Ning Fengzhi slowly explained. In essence, Tang Hao wanted revenge against Spirit Hall. Holy Spirit Village had suffered widespread searches, forcing the father and son to live like stray dogs, constantly fearful and unable to find peace.

Therefore, Tang Hao had taken the initiative to approach him, choosing to cooperate with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and had secretly reached an agreement with Ning Fengzhi.

That agreement was to eliminate Spirit Hall's future.

Ye Tianxing's sudden emergence had shocked the entire continent. A second Twin Martial Souls had appeared in Spirit Hall, and at the time, every sect, noble family, and even the imperial family could no longer sit still.

One Bibi Dong had already crushed everyone so thoroughly that they could barely breathe. Now another Ye Tianxing had appeared—were they supposed to be allowed to live?

Tang Hao had been enraged then and had long since lost his reason. His wife's death and his father's death were both debts to be laid at Spirit Hall's door.

Furthermore, his son Tang San was also a once-in-a-century Twin Martial Souls. Tang Hao would never permit anyone to surpass his outstanding son, especially when the other party also possessed Twin Martial Souls and came from Spirit Hall.

The terms of the deal were simple: Ning Fengzhi would provide Ye Tianxing's location, and Tang Hao would handle the killing.

In the end, Tang Hao would bear all responsibility, while Ning Fengzhi would have nothing to do with the matter.

That was the entirety of the plan.

Xue Qinghe walked back toward her chambers. After hearing the full plan, she felt ice-cold all over. An uncontrollable killing intent erupted like a volcano, no longer able to be restrained.

"What a Ning Fengzhi! What a Tang Hao! Just wait. I'll report this to Grandfather immediately. You will pay for what you have done today!" Qian Renxue was enraged, killing intent surging in her eyes. The luxurious imperial palace before her, filled with royal majesty, seemed to have long become a Death Inferno. Everyone here deserved to die!

Anyone who dared harm Ye Tianxing would die!

Within Sunset Forest, Ye Tianxing strolled about leisurely, completely unaware that disaster was about to befall him. He was still searching for a suitable Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast to serve as his Fourth Spirit Ring.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake.

ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!

A series of roars came from behind him. Holding the Azure Dragon Sword, Ye Tianxing looked up at the enormous body continuously falling from above, a smile appearing at the corner of his lips.

"So this is what they call waiting for a hare by a tree stump. I was just worrying about where to find my Fourth Spirit Ring, yet you delivered yourself right to my doorstep."