The Heaven Dou Empire's Crown Prince had colluded with Spirit Hall. He must already have sold out many of the empire's interests.
Once Xue Qinghe ascended the throne, he would most likely join forces with Spirit Hall and wage war to annex the Star Luo Empire. Once the balance among the three powers broke, the Heaven Dou Empire would undoubtedly be the next to fall.
Inviting Spirit Hall in was undoubtedly inviting a wolf into the house. The fear was that Xue Qinghe would fail to drive the tiger to devour the wolf, only for the cuckoo to take over the magpie's nest.
As he spoke, Lei Zhen hurriedly asked, "By the way, Fourth Brother, you've been in seclusion all this time. How did it go?"
Qin Yuan replied with a smile, "I've already broken through to level 90."
Lei Zhen was delighted at first, but his expression soon dimmed considerably. "Ah, I can't leave the Imperial Palace. Your ninth spirit ring, Fourth Brother..."
Qin Yuan shook his head. "I already have a plan for my ninth spirit ring. I won't need everyone's help."
"Second Brother, you suspect Xue Qinghe of colluding with Spirit Hall. If you find evidence, your life will certainly be in danger."
Lei Zhen countered, "His Majesty has treated me sincerely. How could I cling to life and fear death?"
Qin Yuan shook his head. "Even if you survive long enough to deliver the evidence to His Majesty, with him in his current condition, who would take control of the empire? Prince Xue Xing, or Prince Xue Beng?"
"The Heaven Dou Empire already has no worthy successor. Even if you want to deal with Xue Qinghe, you might as well support Xue Beng in secret. If he's willing to turn away from evil and return to