Great Emperor Xue Ye had enfeoffed Tang Yu to the Northwest Three Provinces with the original intention of leveraging the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to keep this lawless god of slaughter in check.
But now, it was like throwing a meat bun at a dog; not only had he failed to restrain him, but he had also handed the Heaven Dou Empire's most powerful trump card directly into Tang Yu's hands!
Tang Yu now held the vast fiefdom of the Northwest Three Provinces.
Under his command were the invincible Black Horse Iron Cavalry.
And now, he had gained the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as a super cash cow, along with the allegiance of two Super Douluo.
Who else in the Heaven Dou Empire could possibly keep him in check?
If he wanted to rebel, half of the Heaven Dou Empire's territory would likely change its surname to Tang by tomorrow!
"Seal the information! Immediately seal all news regarding the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's submission!"
Great Emperor Xue Ye stood up abruptly, pointing at the intelligence chief below and roaring frantically.
"It must not spread!"
"If the ministers in the court or the subordinate principalities below find out about this..."
"The entire Heaven Dou Empire will fall apart instantly!"
"Go! Anyone who lets even a whisper of this leak out, execute them without mercy!"
The intelligence chief, terrified, kowtowed repeatedly before scrambling out of the imperial study.
Great Emperor Xue Ye slumped back into his dragon throne, his entire body soaked in cold sweat.
A sense of trembling fear spread wildly through his limbs and bones.
With Tang Yu this formidable, was the end of the Heaven Dou imperial family already drawing near?
Meanwhile, inside the Crown Prince's East Palace.
Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, was also clutching a piece of intelligence.
Unlike the mourning-like terror felt by Great Emperor Xue Ye, Qian Renxue's face was currently filled with unconcealable fanaticism and excitement.
"Good! This is wonderful!"
Qian Renxue paced back and forth in the study, slamming a palm onto the desk.
Her disguised eyes erupted with a brilliant radiance.
"To think he could actually subdue the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"
"That old fox Ning Fengzhi usually thinks so highly of himself, relying on those two old fellows to back him up, to the point where he doesn't even put Martial Soul Hall in his eyes."
"I never expected that in front of Tang Yu, he wouldn't even have room to struggle, handing over the entire sect!"
Qian Renxue took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart.
She had previously tried to recruit Tang Yu, only to be ruthlessly rejected.
She had been somewhat annoyed at the time.
But now, seeing this battle report, the desire to conquer him in her heart was ignited instead.
This man was too strong.
Stronger than anyone could have imagined.
A level 94 Title Douluo, a 100,000-year red spirit ring, domain skills, and single-handedly defeating two Super Douluo.
This was a true dragon!
She wanted to possess this man so badly.
Qian Renxue licked her slightly dry lips, a look of absolute determination flickering in her eyes.
If she could pull Tang Yu to her side, into the Martial Soul Hall camp.
What were the Heaven Dou Empire or the Star Luo Empire? They would all be nothing but clay chickens and pottery dogs.
This man was worth any price she had to pay to recruit him.
Even if it meant exposing her true identity, she would not hesitate.
A few days later, above the skies of the Northwest Three Provinces, countless carrier pigeons and messenger cavalry scattered in all directions.
The news of the grand banquet at the Blue Silver King Mansion spread as if it had grown wings.
In a very short time, it reached every corner of the Northwest territory and all surrounding powers.
From the major sects and long-standing families, down to the various city lords and local magnates.
On everyone's desk lay a gold-stamped invitation.
For a time, the entire Northwest Three Provinces was on high alert.
The heads of various regional powers gathered together, staring at the thin invitation with expressions grave to the extreme.
No one was a fool.
A new king had ascended, throwing a banquet of this scale with great fanfare and inviting everyone to attend.
This was hardly as simple as just hosting a dinner.
The crowd whispered and murmured, their words filled with deep apprehension.
"This is a test of obedience from Prince Wuyang!"
A white-haired clan patriarch tapped his cane and let out a long sigh.
"He intends to establish his absolute authority here in the Northwest."
A city lord nearby wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, nodding in quick succession.
"This Prince Wuyang is a god of slaughter who carved his way here leading the Black Horse Iron Cavalry."
"The Star Luo Empire ceded territory and paid reparations, and even the Heaven Dou emperor had to grant him a title to appease him."
"This is clearly a trap."
"Whoever dares not attend the banquet is not giving him face."
"It is equivalent to openly declaring themselves his enemy."
"Declaring oneself his enemy? Isn't that just courting death?"
Deep within a secluded and hidden valley.
The waterfall crashed against the rocks, emitting a thunderous roar.
In a dim stone chamber behind the water curtain, a crystal-clear Blue Silver Grass was emitting a soft glow.
Tang Hao sat cross-legged beside the Blue Silver Grass, his rough hand gently stroking the leaves that radiated a pale blue halo.
The weariness and vicissitudes on his face vanished in this moment.
"Ah Yin."
Tang Hao's voice was hoarse as he stared at the swaying blades of grass.
"I have found him, our eldest son."
Upon hearing these words, the Blue Silver Grass, which had been growing quietly, suddenly trembled violently.
Several slender leaves straightened instantly, then excitedly wrapped around Tang Hao's fingers.
A soft yet ecstatic mental fluctuation transmitted into Tang Hao's mind.
"Hao! Is what you say true? Our eldest son, is he still alive? Where is he? Have you brought him to see me?"
Ah Yin's voice echoed continuously in Tang Hao's mental sea, filled with irrepressible maternal love and anticipation.
She had been forced to sacrifice herself by Martial Soul Hall, and the greatest debt she owed in this life was to the two children separated from her at birth.
Now that her eldest son had been found, this joy even diluted the sorrow of her own predicament.
Tang Hao let the grass leaves wrap around his fingers, his gaze fixed tightly on the moss on the stone wall.
He remained silent for a long time.
"He is still alive."
"And he is living better than anyone else."
"His name is Tang Yu. Not only did he lead a great army to subdue the Star Luo Empire and force the Heaven Dou royal family to cede land and grant him a title."
"Just a few days ago, he even went alone and forced the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to submit."
Ah Yin's mental fluctuations became even more intense, filled with thick pride and gratification.
"Our son is actually this outstanding! Hao, bring him to see me quickly. Even if I cannot embrace him in my current state, I still want to hear him call me mother."
Tang Hao took a deep breath and pulled his hand away from the entanglement of the Blue Silver Grass.
His expression turned calm.
"I will not bring him to see you."
"I am going to kill him."
As soon as these words were spoken, the air in the entire stone chamber seemed to stagnate for an instant.
The Blue Silver Grass froze in mid-air, its light flickering violently.
"Hao, what nonsense are you spouting! That is our own flesh and blood! Have you lost your mind?"
Ah Yin's voice became sharp and shrill, her mental fluctuations becoming chaotic due to terror.
The grass leaves whipped about frantically, as if trying to strike the man before her to make him come to his senses.
Tang Hao did not dodge, allowing the leaves to lash against his coarse linen robes.
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