Tang Shan Storms the Worship Hall? Ning Fengzhi Shocked: Xue Qinghe Died Twice?!

This sudden turn of events made Chrysanthemum Douluo, who had been about to strike, freeze mid-motion. Everyone instinctively looked up at the sky again.

On the left side of the Heavenly Screen was a live broadcast of the current scene—Tang San and the others were like lambs awaiting slaughter, desperate and miserable.

On the right side of the Heavenly Screen, a new image slowly unfolded.

It was also before the Pope's Palace.

But unlike before, Tang Shan in the image was no longer a youth. He had grown into a tall, handsome man with an imposing bearing.

Tang Shan stood alone in the center of the Pope's Palace plaza, one hand behind his back.

Opposite Tang Shan stood Bibi Dong, her scepter in hand and killing intent surging, along with several Spirit Hall offerings!

Yet, facing such a lineup, Tang Shan showed not the slightest fear. Instead, he smiled faintly and raised one hand. In his palm, the Meteor Hammer wrapped in golden lightning trembled slightly.

Tang Shan looked at Bibi Dong and casually spoke words that made both worlds tremble:

"Mother-in-law, if you still refuse to stop, then this Pope's Palace... your son-in-law will tear it down and rebuild it."

[Current World · Spirit City · All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament · Finals Spectator Seats]

Completely unlike the suffocating atmosphere of drawn swords and imminent life and death in the Original World,

although the finals venue in the Current World was also stirred by the Heavenly Screen's images, there was more excitement and reverence over the gossip surrounding a powerful figure's past.

Dressed in luxurious brocade robes, Tang Shan lounged lazily in the spacious seat reserved for the Clear Sky Sect, idly playing with an exquisite jade cup.

Watching the "himself" on the right side of the Heavenly Screen stand before the Pope's Palace and domineeringly threaten Bibi Dong, Tang Shan could not help but laugh soundlessly and shake his head.

"Tsk, I was still too hot-blooded back then..."

He took a sip of tea, a trace of nostalgia appearing in his eyes.

"When I first went to Spirit Hall to propose marriage, I wanted to support Xue'er and intimidate those stubborn old offerings, so I really was a little too overbearing.

I kept talking about tearing down my mother-in-law's home. Looking back now, Mother-in-law was already remarkably patient for not immediately taking out the Rakshasa Demon Scythe and chopping me down."

To be precise, it had not been to support Qian Renxue.

After all, Qian Renxue's status in Spirit Hall did not require it at all.

To be precise, it had been to display his own strength.

At the time, Tang Shan had already cultivated to the rank of Titled Douluo. With his own strength alone, he could crush every Titled Douluo below the peak limit.

Not to mention that Tang Chen had already called Qian Daoliu out alone for a "heart-to-heart talk."

Although the people of Spirit Hall opposed Qian Renxue being with Tang Shan,

there was nothing they could do about it.

Tang Shan's tone was relaxed and casual, as though that had not been a confrontation that shook the continent, but an ordinary visit to his wife's family.

Hearing the Young Sect Master's boastful remarks, the surrounding Clear Sky Sect disciples straightened their backs, their faces full of pride.

However, at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect seating area not far from the Clear Sky Sect, the atmosphere was somewhat strange.

Ning Fengzhi still maintained his refined demeanor, but the corners of his mouth, usually adorned with a gentle smile, were twitching slightly.

Ning Fengzhi quickly swept his gaze over the surrounding audience and even observed the reactions of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family delegation nearby.

What he found unbelievable was that everyone was focused on matters such as "Tang Shan is so domineering," "Tang Shan actually dared to threaten the Pope," and "So Tang Shan and Qian Renxue had long since fallen in love."

And yet... not a single person showed the proper shock at the fact that "Qian Renxue had disguised herself as Xue Qinghe"?!

"Fengzhi, stop looking."

Just as Ning Fengzhi was utterly baffled, a deep, aged voice entered his ears.

It was Bone Douluo Gu Rong beside him.

Gu Rong's expression was grave. He did not speak aloud, instead using Sound Transmission by Line to send his voice directly into Ning Fengzhi's mind.

"It seems the truth exposed by this Heavenly Screen has untied a knot that has plagued us for years."

Ning Fengzhi tilted his head slightly, questioning him with his eyes.

Gu Rong looked at the stunning woman on the Heavenly Screen, now restored to women's clothing and standing beside Tang Shan. He took a deep breath and continued transmitting his voice.

"Do you remember the sudden 'Imperial Family Tragedy' in the Heaven Dou Empire several years ago?"

Ning Fengzhi's pupils abruptly contracted. How could he possibly forget?

Several years ago, Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince who had originally been gentle and refined and deeply favored by Xue Ye, encountered an "accident" during an inspection trip and tragically died.

Even stranger, Xue Beng, the fourth prince who had always been an unruly wastrel fond of causing trouble, also suddenly died in another "accident" during the same period.

Within that short month, two major princes of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family fell one after another, shocking the entire nation!

Xue Ye went gray overnight, overcome with grief.

In the end, amid this vacuum of heirs to the throne,

Xue Ke, the princess originally least likely to inherit the throne, instead became the only choice. She was urgently named Crown Princess, becoming the current Crown Prince.

"What happened back then was far too suspicious. Everyone thought it was either internal strife within the imperial family or an assassination by the Star Luo Empire."

Gu Rong's voice carried a bone-chilling coldness.

"But now that I have seen this Heavenly Screen, this old man finally understands."

"So, the death of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe back then was not an accident at all.

It could even be said... it was a carefully orchestrated 'cicada shedding its shell'!"

Ning Fengzhi suddenly clenched the scepter in his hand, his knuckles turning white as stormy waves surged in his heart.

Gu Rong's analysis continued, every word striking at the heart.

"The real Xue Qinghe likely died more than a decade ago. The one who had been living before our eyes all this time was this Young Master of Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue!"

"And that 'death' several years ago was merely because she had settled matters with Tang Shan, or rather, because the Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall had reached some sort of understanding.

She no longer needed the mask of 'Xue Qinghe,' nor did she need to continue stealing the Heaven Dou Empire."

"So, she let 'Xue Qinghe' die."

"As for that Xue Beng..."

Gu Rong sneered.

"I suppose that boy's act of playing the fool had been seen through by Qian Renxue, and she simply disposed of him as trash before leaving."

"So this was the so-called 'second death'..."

Listening to Gu Rong's analysis, Ning Fengzhi felt a chill run down his spine.

So the entire Heaven Dou Empire, even their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, had been kept in the dark for all these years!

If Tang Shan had not appeared out of nowhere and disrupted Qian Renxue's plans with overwhelming strength, the Heaven Dou Empire would likely have long since taken the surname Qian!

"No wonder..."

Ning Fengzhi looked at Crown Prince Xue Ke in the distance, her face full of happiness, his emotions tangled and complicated.

"No wonder Xue Ke managed to pick up such an enormous bargain. So the masterminds behind all of this were actually those two and their 'marriage alliance.'"

"In this world, Tang Shan's existence changed everything."