Seeing It Through to the End / The Blue Silver Emperor's Innate Ability

"This Advanced Soul Master Tournament is different," Qian Xunji explained.

"This Advanced Soul Master Tournament involves the succession struggles of two major empires."

"The Star Luo Empire is using this Advanced Soul Master Tournament as a battleground for its two princes; whoever wins will become the next emperor."

"The Heaven Dou Empire's royal family does not judge strength by force, but they are using the team they support this time as an important investment in their competition for the throne."

"But that alone isn't enough to get so many resources. There's an even more important reason, Xiao Xue, can you guess?" Qian Xunji said with a smile.

"Hmm? Why?" Qian Renxue raised her small face, puzzled, and tried hard to think.

"Could it be to get the Spirit Hall to show mercy?" Qian Renxue asked uncertainly after comparing the strength of both sides.

"You guessed half right." Qian Xunji nodded. "To be precise, it was a bribe!"

"Bribery!?" Qian Renxue's eyes widened. "Dad, you agreed to fix the match?"

"Thump!" A flick of the forehead landed on Qian Renxue's little head.

"Am I the kind of person who throws matches?" Qian Xunji was speechless. How could he possibly do such a thing?

"The main reason is that the eldest prince of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Weisi, wants me to arrange some powerful opponents for his younger brother Dai Mubai, to eliminate them in advance."

Even if Dai Weisi doesn't win the championship, as long as he loses later than Dai Mubai, it's considered a victory.

"The situation is similar on the Heaven Dou Empire side. The First Prince Xue Qinghe hopes that I can eliminate Heaven Dou Second Team ahead of time, while the Second Prince and the Third Prince, on the contrary, hope that I can help eliminate Heaven Dou First Team, which is supported by the First Prince Xue Qinghe, first."

In short, while I cannot improve my own strength, I can make things more difficult for my opponents.

This can be considered a victory in a different way!

"How complicated! Are all the princes in the royal family so scheming?" Qian Renxue's head was spinning. This was the first time she, who was focused on cultivation, had heard of such intricate and covert struggles.

"But Father, who did you promise to accept so much?"

It's alright if only Dai Weisi Star Luo Empire, but in the Heaven Dou Empire, two forces are making demands.

"They've all agreed!"

"Well!?"

"Heaven Dou First Team and Team 2 make it to the finals, I will arrange strong opponents for both teams. I will definitely not take the money for nothing," Qian Xunji said confidently, a bright smile on his face.

This was the first time Qian Xunji had ever encountered someone accepting money to sabotage their opponent's operations.

Qian Renxue swallowed hard as she looked at her smug father.

Sure enough, this is something Dad would do.

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Chapter 152 Carry it through to the end

Qian Renxue always felt that if her father hadn't been the powerful Pope the Spirit Hall, he would probably have been killed every time he had a sudden inspiration.

For example, this bribe would absolutely not have been accepted by my grandfather Qian Daoliu.

but...

That seems to make a lot of sense!

Qian Renxue nodded thoughtfully.

Having received education from both the upright and Qian Xunji Qian Daoliu and the astonishingly wise Qian Xunji, Qian Renxue has grown increasingly distorted.

Qian Xunji ignored his daughter's little scheme and continued to explain his brilliant plan with a smile.

"I can also let them specify their opponents. For example, Dai Weisi can help Dai Mubai choose his opponents, but it will cost extra. Xue Qinghe can also specify opponents for the Heaven Dou Second Team, which will also cost extra."

"In professional terms, this is called business development."

Qian Renxue touched the conscience that her grandfather had instilled in her, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate, Dad?"

"Since we've decided to pull off this scheme, we must see it through to the end. Xiao Xue, you can't be a merciful general. As the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, you need to be ruthless when necessary. Don't be like your grandfather. That guy locked himself in the Worship Hall for so many years; he's long out of touch with the times," Qian Xunji instructed.

"I understand, Dad, but what does 'a kind heart cannot command an army' mean?"

"I've forgotten, just understand the general meaning."

"Oh, right, if we're pulling this stunt, will they still participate in the Advanced Soul Master Tournament we organize in the future?" Qian Renxue asked, touching her forehead, which had been reddened from being hit.

"They will attend..."

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Inside the Star Luo Empire Palace, in the Star Luo Imperial Palace.

After receiving the letter from his mother, Dai Weisi read it carefully, his smile undisguised.

He hadn't considered this approach before, given the Spirit Hall's excellent reputation on the continent and the fact that every previous competition had been fair and just, with no private connections to the two great empires.

However, this generation's Pope, Qian Xunji, was an exception. He had a close relationship with his mother and secretly gave her Soul Power Breakthrough Pill.

Although his mother's talent had stagnated after breaking through to the Titled Douluo, it was still great news for Dai Weisi.

With the support of his Titled Douluo mother, even his father, who was also Titled Douluo and the Star Luo Emperor, would make appropriate concessions.

Unlike Soul Douluo, Titled Douluo wield considerable power. Dugu Bo of the Heaven Dou Empire, a level 92 Titled Douluo, was someone even Prince Xue Xing had to curry favor with. The Heaven Dou Royal Family went to great lengths and used many favors to barely manage to make Dugu Bo a royal retainer.

Although the Star Luo Empress, who became Titled Douluo, was still suppressed, she had gained a certain amount of influence and provided Dai Weisi with considerable support.

This gave Dai Weisi a significant advantage in the competition. The royal family, in order to ensure fair competition, would not allocate too many resources. However, after his mother became Titled Douluo, Dai Weisi secretly obtained two Soul Bone. As for their source, that cannot be disclosed.

With a six-year age difference and a disparity in resources, what difference does it make if Dai Mubai is more talented?

If it weren't for the abundance of prodigies who have suddenly emerged in recent years, and Dai Weisi's fear of unforeseen circumstances, he wouldn't bother with such underhanded tactics.

Dai Mubai has yet to decide which advanced Soul Master Academy's spot he should borrow to participate in the competition.

With so many geniuses emerging in the Heaven Dou Empire in recent years, Dai Weisi was genuinely worried that Dai Mubai might suddenly realize his mistake, join the ranks of those geniuses, and have a chance to turn the tide.

If I remember correctly, Shrek Academy, where my younger brother attends, not only has only six students, but one of them is also Soul Grandmaster.

With these students' talent and age, they would definitely amaze everyone in the next Advanced Soul Master Tournament. But in this competition, they are destined to be mere supporting characters. Oh, no, they might not even get a ticket.

Dai Weisi secretly hoped that his younger brother would continue to fight tooth and nail at the Shrek Academy.

Of course, the deal with the Spirit Hall also served as a form of insurance for himself.

Star Luo Empress watched from the side, feeling a pang of heartache for her child.

Every mother loves her child. Ever since learning about Dai Mubai's talent, her eldest son, Dai Weisi, has been living in constant fear. He appears strong and confident, but as a mother, she clearly sees the fear in her child's heart.

Especially as Dai Mubai gradually surpassed his peers, his father began to pay attention to Dai Mubai, Dai Weisi couldn't sleep soundly, so he could only constantly suppress and control him, affecting his cultivation.

Star Luo Empress also put pressure on the Zhu Family to choose Zhu Zhuqing, a talented but young girl from the Zhu Family, as Dai Mubai's fiancée.

This deal with the Spirit Hall was her idea first; Dai Weisi was initially unaware that his mother had a secret connection with the Spirit Hall.

"Thank you, Mother. I will definitely not lose." Dai Weisi smiled and thanked his mother for all her hard work for him.

"It's good that you understand. Your father can't know about this. He's always been dissatisfied with the Spirit Hall, and if he finds out, he'll definitely be unhappy with you. He has more than just you and Dai Mubai as children."

It's just that Dai Weisi and Dai Mubai have the best talent, which is why they were put forward to compete.

"Your subject understands, Mother, please rest assured!" Dai Weisi replied. He wasn't stupid; the fewer people who knew about this kind of cheating, the better. He hadn't even told Zhu Zhuyun.

Star Luo Empress said no more, skipped the topic, chatted with Dai Weisi for a while, and then sent him away.

Dai Weisi left the Star Luo Imperial Palace and returned to his own residence.

He was almost twenty-one years old, but he had not yet officially married his fiancée Zhu Zhuyun.

Throughout history, princes involved in succession struggles would never touch their fiancées before the formal duel.

It's not that I don't want to, but that I'm afraid to.

The beauty of the Zhu Family women is undeniable, but it would be a joke if they couldn't control their desires, got pregnant, delayed their cultivation, and lost the duel.

There are so many beautiful women out there, just find someone else. There's no need to gamble with your future.

Dai Weisi has maids who serve him in his mansion. A few days ago, he bought several beautiful catwomen, which he originally intended to give to the two geniuses he had recently won over, but they refused, so he could only keep them for himself.

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Heaven Dou Empire

Although Xue Qinghe also received a letter from the Spirit Hall, he was not happy.

He was nearly twenty-nine years old, and his father had always encouraged him, saying that he regarded him as the future crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire and entrusted him with many affairs...

After working diligently for so many years and eating flatbread for just as long, the Emperor now values the intelligent and exceptionally talented Second Prince more, and the Third Prince whose cultivation talent surpasses the average level of the Heaven Dou Royal Family.

To put yourself in competition with them?

What about all my previous efforts?

Having worked diligently for so many years without a formal position, having fallen behind in his cultivation, and without the title of Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe is now somewhat insane.

Xue Qinghe knew that he had already lost from the start; Xue Ye had no intention of making him the crown prince.

Having acted as the heir apparent and handled numerous state affairs, he should have been rightfully appointed as the crown prince long ago.

She probably deceived herself before because she wanted to give the second and third princes time to grow up.

Xue Qinghe expressionlessly put away Qian Xunji's letter.

How hateful! Father, your heart is truly cruel!

Chapter 153 The Blue Silver Emperor's Innate Abilities

Without hope, there is no despair!

Xue Qinghe knew from the beginning that he was mediocre. His only merits were his refined and noble demeanor and his respectful attitude towards scholars, which helped him attract many talented people.

He knew from the beginning that he couldn't compare to his two younger brothers, but his father gave him hope anyway.

Now you want to kick yourself out, haha...

Xue Qinghe's eyes darkened, his usual affability gone. He clutched the letter tightly in his hand. "If I can't have it, I'll destroy it."

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Sunk costs don't participate in decision-making, but the sunk costs are too high. Xue Qinghe can't turn back now. He is nearly thirty years old and has been busy with politics and social affairs for many years. His cultivation level is low, he has no children, and his relationship with his brothers is extremely bad because of the struggle for the position of crown prince. If he backs down now, he will have nothing left, and it is hard to say whether he can save his life.