Tang San could clearly sense the power within his great-grandfather's body surging sharply. It was an explosive method that was practically self-destructive.
"Great-Grandfather!" Tang San broke out in a cold sweat. He knew that once Tang Chen detonated his rings, the consequences would be unimaginable.
At that critical moment, Dai Mubai suddenly began struggling and shouted in a hoarse voice.
"Senior Tang Chen! Save me! I'm the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire. As long as you save me, I'm willing to acknowledge you as my master and lead the remaining forces of Star Luo against the Spirit Hall Empire!"
Tang Chen's movements paused slightly. His gaze fell upon Dai Mubai's terrified face, and a trace of icy coldness flashed through his eyes.
Hearing Dai Mubai beg for mercy, Tang Chen's lips curled into a mocking smile, and the force in his hand increased once more.
"A puppet emperor thinks he deserves to negotiate terms?"
Before his words had even faded, Tang Chen abruptly turned around. Ignoring Tang Xiao and Bo Saixi behind him, he dragged Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Oscar into a secret passage deep within the imperial palace.
The entrance to the passage was concealed behind an artificial rockery. It was clearly an escape route Tang Chen had prepared long ago.
Bo Saixi watched Tang Chen's disappearing back, a complicated emotion flickering in her eyes before she returned to her icy composure.
She instructed Guang Ling Douluo, "No need to pursue them. If Tang Chen truly intends to fight for his life, we won't gain anything from it either."
"Deal with Tang Xiao first. Take over the remaining forces of the Star Luo Empire and ensure Ye Xuan's divine trial is completed smoothly."
"Yes, Grand Pontiff."
Guang Ling Douluo answered respectfully. The Ice God Breaker in