Xu Tianran: Finally Here
Ming Capital, the Sun Moon Imperial Palace.
Now that the old emperor is bedridden, all affairs of state, large and small, have been entrusted to the regent Xu Tianran.
The regent, who was in a wheelchair, was extremely diligent, working day and night. The lights in the Hall of the Diligent Governance Hall often stayed on until late at night, and everyone in the palace had long been used to it.
However, tonight, a deafening explosion suddenly shattered the tranquility of the palace.
The loud noise came suddenly and violently, like an invisible giant beast descending from the sky, overturning the elegant Diligent Governance Hall building along with the surrounding ground.
Gravel and rubble flew everywhere in the firelight, and thick smoke billowed up, shaking the roofs of the surrounding side halls so badly that dust fell from them.
The Diligent Governance Hall, where Xu Tianran frequently handled government affairs, was instantly reduced to ruins.
But this was far from over. Before the aftershocks of the explosion had even subsided, dozens of figures suddenly emerged from around the ruins.
Their movements were swift and coordinated, drawing everyone's attention to the ruins.
A figure shrouded in a transparent light shield sat in a wheelchair, his face calm, as if the explosion that had just crushed everything was nothing more than an insignificant breeze.
The figure was surrounded by nine Soul Ring, which gleamed with an unusual light in the firelight.
Everyone was astonished. This disabled regent, who spent all his time in a wheelchair, was actually a Titled Douluo?!
Xu Tianran looked at the familiar figures around him, and a cold smile slowly crept onto his lips.
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a calmness, as if he had been waiting for this moment for a long time. "It's finally here."
The people around felt a sudden chill in their hearts upon hearing this; it seemed as if he had anticipated their arrival.
Sure enough, just as Xu Tianran finished speaking, powerful auras suddenly erupted from the shadows.
Among them are Soul Engineer of the Sun Moon Empire realms, as well as Evil Soul Master with Evil God King auras, but they all share a common characteristic: the auras they exude are extremely powerful.
Finally, a colossal black dragon coiled above the palace, its golden eyes surveying everything below like an ancient god looking down upon ants.
Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao has also made his move!
The group that came to assassinate Xu Tianran then realized that they had fallen into Xu Tianran's trap.
This so-called "assassination" was entirely within the other side's expectations from beginning to end.
The Body Sect Sect Master, Du Busi, hovered in mid-air, feeling the overwhelming pressure of the Abyss Limit Douluo descending from above.
His rugged face showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he let out a cold snort, his voice filled with undisguised mockery. "I never imagined that the Dragon Emperor Douluo, renowned throughout the continent, would become a mere watchdog of the Sun Moon Empire Sect."
The enormous black dragon hovering above the palace lowered its head slightly, Long Xiaoyao, standing atop its head, coldly fixed his gaze on him.
Described in such a manner, Long Xiaoyao retorted in an unfriendly tone, "If you wish to die, then I will grant your wish today. From now on, there will be no more Body Sect on the continent!"
Compared to Du Busi Bu Si's unyielding stubbornness, Xuan Zi below was much calmer at this moment.
His gaze swept rapidly around, sensing the powerful auras emanating from the shadows, and he decisively shouted, "It's no use... Retreat!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Shrek Academy students quickly retreated without any hesitation.
However, this move infuriated Du Busi, who was preparing to fight with Du Busi might. Without Xuan Zi, he alone was no match for Long Xiaoyao.
He gritted his teeth, finally swallowing his anger, and roared gruffly, "Withdraw!"
The people of the Heavenly Soul Empire followed closely behind and retreated outwards. The powerful figures of the Dou Ling Empire and the Star Luo Empire also sought their own escape routes and scattered before the powerful figures could surround them.
This assassination plan, which had been meticulously planned by the Three Douluo Kingdoms for a long time, was executed and declared a failure in the short span of half a cup of tea.
Xu Tianran sat in his wheelchair amidst the ruins, watching the receding figures, a calm smile playing on his lips.
He then gave the order, "Chase them! Don't let a single one escape."
The powerful figures of the Sun Moon Empire and the Evil Soul Master of the Holy Spirit Cult scattered in pursuit, their figures sweeping across the sky above the palace and disappearing into the night in different directions.
Xu Tianran then turned his head slightly to look at the black dragon that was still circling in mid-air, and said politely, "Elder Long, I'll Spirit Pagoda to you."
Long Xiaoyao didn't say much, only nodded slightly. Then, his huge dragon body swung in the air, transforming into a dark stream of light, and sped towards the Sun Moon Spirit Pagoda.
After everyone left, Xu Tianran sat alone in his wheelchair, looking up at the night sky.
The weather is perfect tonight. The bright moon hangs high in the sky, and the sparse yet bright starlight is like a few scattered diamonds on a clean piece of black velvet.
He looked at the clear night sky and suddenly burst out laughing.
"Hahaha!"
The laughter echoed across the empty ruins, carrying a sense of heartfelt, unbridled joy.
He didn't seem angry about the assassination attempt that had just occurred in the Three Douluo Kingdoms; on the contrary, he seemed quite pleased.
After the laughter subsided, he composed himself and called out, "Ju Zi."
A bright yellow figure slowly walked out from the shadows in the distance. Ju Zi was wearing a bright yellow long dress, the hem of which trailed on the ground, outlining her graceful and exquisite figure.
She moved forward with light steps.
As she walked up to Xu Tianran, he suddenly reached out and grabbed her, pulling her into his arms.
Ju Zi gasped unexpectedly, her cheeks flushing slightly, but she didn't struggle.
Xu Tianran held her close, lowered his head and whispered in her ear with a smile, "So it was Three Douluo Kingdoms who sent someone to assassinate me. Spread this news throughout Ming Capital tomorrow."
Ju Zi nestled in his arms, her eyes flickering slightly before she whispered, "Yes."
She knew that Xu Tianran was preparing to start a war.
This was indeed a perfect pretext for launching a military campaign: the crown prince assassinated, the palace bombed, and the people in shock. What could be more suitable than this to raise the banner of conquest?
Then, Xu Tianran's smile gradually faded. Ju Zi felt the force around her waist gradually weaken, so she wisely stood up, took a half step back, lowered her eyes, and waited for the next instruction.
Xu Tianran was silent for a moment, then spoke calmly, "Father should be on his way."
Upon hearing this, Ju Zi's pupils contracted slightly, and she bowed slightly in response, "Yes."
She then turned and left, her bright yellow skirt casting a long shadow in the moonlight.
After tomorrow, she should no longer be the Regent's Consort, but the Empress of the Sun Moon Empire!