The murderous aura Zhou Chen exuded instantly silenced the entire palace, and even the noble ladies who were playing waltzes stopped plucking their strings.
Everyone stared in astonishment at the scene, gasps of surprise escalating, and many began to whisper amongst themselves.
How dare someone threaten Hilo so openly!
You should know that Hilo is not just a prince; he is also the regent of the Silves Kingdom!
Nine years ago, the King of the Silves Kingdom and his three princes who had the right to inherit the throne all contracted the plague and died one after another, leaving behind only a seven-year-old princess.
After the princess ascended the throne, she was too young and needed a guardian, so the power of state affairs fell into the hands of the king's only adult brother, Prince Hilo.
Currently, under Prince Hilo's rule, the Silves Kingdom boasts an army of 300,000, and the royal family also maintains a mysterious Soul Master Legion.
It is said that this Soul Master Legion not only has many powerful members, but also leaves a trail of bloodshed wherever they go, and their ruthlessness and brutality are astonishing.
Moreover, Hilo himself is said to be an extremely powerful Soul Master, with Soul Power of at least level 70 Soul Saint!
With a strong army, numerous experts, and formidable strength, even Xue Ye was quite wary of Hilo!
The handsome young man in purple robes before us was even more arrogant than the emperor, and he was willing to fight to the death with Hilo on the spot for the sake of a woman!
That would be rather unwise.
However, while many people were not optimistic about Zhou Chen, many others felt that this mysterious young man in purple might not be without his own backing.
Don't forget, standing next to him is that girl from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family!
Being able to associate with the daughter of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, who possesses True Dragon Bloodline, suggests that her background and strength are certainly not simple.
At this moment, Yu Tianmeng gave Zhou Chen a strange look.
Zhou Chen is usually a very calm and cautious person who doesn't get angry easily. Why is he acting like he's on fire today, wanting to kill Hilo right away?
Could it be that this Hilo offended Zhou Chen before?
Oh, poor Hilo, you're dead meat.
Yu Tianmeng glanced at Hilo with pity, then said nothing more.
Not far away, the Platinum Bishop Salas, who knew Zhou Chen's identity, smiled strangely and did not step forward to persuade Hilo.
Instead, he stood there, holding a crystal wine glass, gently swirling it, looking like he was watching a good show.
"I've long heard that Prince Hilo is a Soul Saint- level expert. What, you have the audacity to harbor ill intentions towards my woman, yet you can't even grant a simple duel request?"
Zhou Chen glanced at Hilo sideways, his tone calm and gentle.
But anyone could see that this statement was full of provocation and disdain.
Such condescending remarks naturally enraged Hilo.
However, it was impossible for him to agree to Zhou Chen's challenge to a duel.
Once he reveals his Martial Soul, his identity as Blood Soul Master will be exposed, and he will die without a burial place!
If he refuses the duel, his reputation for being a coward who avoids battle today will likely spread throughout the entire Heaven Dou Empire.
He will lose all face then.
Ordinary people may not care about reputation, but for a ruler who decides the fate of a kingdom, honor and face are extremely important; they are one of the foundations of his rule.
"Either agree or get out. Don't stand here like a flagpole; you're really an eyesore."
Looking at Hilo, whose face was gloomy but who hesitated to accept the duel, Zhou Chen said coldly.
"You..."
Hilo's face flushed red with anger, but he didn't know how to retort. A surge of rage was burning within him!
In fact, Hilo was known for his coldness and rationality, and was not usually so reckless and easily angered. It was just that for some reason, this purple-clad youth could often hit him where it hurt with just a few words, making him unable to suppress his anger.
At this moment, his face was already flushed red and purple. He stood there, unsure whether to lash out or not.
After a long silence, Hilo finally managed to utter a sentence, muttering resentfully in a low voice, "Boy, don't be so smug. Once you leave the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, you'll realize what a mistake it was to offend me! Then, you'll have no chance to regret it!"
"Alright, alright, now that you've said those harsh words, you can get lost."
Zhou Chen waved his hand, completely ignoring Hilo's threat. He thought he could just walk out of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace? He had a dream on!
If I don't kill you in the palace, I'll write my name backwards.
Zhou Chen's nonchalant expression made Hilo feel the humiliation of being ignored, and he was so angry that he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
Just as he gritted his teeth, racking his brains to squeeze out a few more harsh words, a cold female voice came from behind him:
"He told you to get out, didn't you hear him?"
Hilo turned around and saw a girl.
Her dark purple short hair made her look like a tomboy, but paired with her youthful and pretty face, it made her look exceptionally beautiful.
Wearing a jade-green lace jumpsuit, the hem of which trailed on the red carpet in the palace, she looked stunning against her fair skin. Her tall and graceful figure was perfectly showcased by the long gown.
However, the beautiful woman's emerald green eyes were filled with coldness.
"Who are you? How dare you interfere in my affairs?"
Hilo was furious. How dare anyone talk back to him?
That boy was, and so was this green-eyed woman in front of me!
Upon hearing this, the green-eyed woman didn't reply. Instead, a cold smile curled at the corner of her lips, and she suddenly shouted, "Grandpa, someone is bullying me!"
"Who?!"
A loud shout rang out from the back of the palace. The next moment, a green figure suddenly appeared beside Hilo, and a hand was placed directly on his shoulder!
"Bang!"
In an instant, Hilo felt an irresistible force on his shoulder, and he was forced to his knees!
Only then did those present get a clear look at the green figure that had suddenly appeared.
"That's... Dugu Bo?"
In the distance, the Platinum Bishop Salas suddenly spoke up to remind him.
Dugu Bo!
He's Dugu Bo?!
Hilo had certainly heard of that name.
Dugu Bo, also known as the Poison Douluo, is said to be unparalleled in poison and Dugu Bo in group battles!
With a titled Douluo standing right in front of him, pressing him down so much that he couldn't straighten his back, how could Hilo dare to have the slightest bit of arrogance?
"Apologize to Yan'er, and I will spare your life."
Dugu Bo said with a cold laugh.
At this moment, he held down Hilo with one hand and put the other hand behind his back, his whole body like a javelin, sharp and piercing!
Upon hearing this, Hilo immediately understood that the green-eyed girl in front of him was Dugu Bo's only relative, Dugu Yan.
What bad luck I've had today? I actually provoked this ruthless woman who dared to Roasted Swan in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace and even invited the emperor to eat Swan on Xue Ye.