Spirit Hall Empire! Emperor Xue Ye's World-Shaking Vision!

This crisp and decisive rejection was like a bucket of ice water poured over Xue Ye's head, which was already burning with madness.

The ecstasy and smugness on his face froze instantly.

He was frozen in place, as if under a spell, unable to move for a long time.

He abruptly turned his head, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Qian Renxue, his voice filled with incomprehensible astonishment and absurdity.

"No... don't want to?"

"Qinghe, why?"

Upon hearing this address, Qian Renxue's beautiful brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

A golden light flashed around her, and her familiar prince's robes vanished instantly, transforming back into her magnificent and pure golden gown.

Her brilliant blonde hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and her stunningly beautiful yet haughty face was filled with impatience.

"To correct you, my name is Qian Renxue, not Xue Qinghe."

Xue Ye nodded subconsciously, but then, as if shooing away a fly, he impatiently waved his sleeve.

That's not the point!

He took a step forward, his old face full of a "Are you still half asleep?" expression, his voice rising eight octaves.

"The point is, I'm giving you the entire Heaven Dou Empire! Why would you refuse?"

"This is an entire empire!"

Seeing Xue Ye's heartbroken expression, as if he had missed out on the whole world, Qian Renxue simply rolled her eyes dismissively.

She slowly picked up a piece of tender fish, put it in her mouth, and savored it.

On that stunningly beautiful face, an expression of utter, heartfelt enjoyment was revealed.

Only after swallowing the fish did she lazily lift her eyelids and look at Xue Ye with an expression as if she were looking at an idiot.

"Going to be that damn emperor, working yourself to the bone every day, dealing with a bunch of messy things, is nowhere near as comfortable as being a peaceful customer in your senior's shop."

"Not to mention..."

"Dining here not only allows you to savor unparalleled delicacies, but also brings you all sorts of unimaginable benefits."

Becoming a god is not out of reach.

She extended her slender finger and tapped her temple, her eyes looking down at him with disdain.

"Tell me, can your lousy throne give me these things?"

Upon hearing this, the entire restaurant fell into an eerie silence once again.

Everyone's eyes were instinctively drawn to the steaming, fragrant food in front of them.

Yes.

Compared to the delicious food and incredible opportunities in the restaurant of my predecessor, a mere empire is nothing!

"Call--"

A long, relieved sigh broke the silence.

Dai Tianfeng plopped back into his chair, slumped there limply as if his bones had been removed.

He raised his sleeve and fiercely wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, feeling that those few short minutes had been more exhausting than a lifetime of fighting.

Thank goodness, thank goodness this girl wasn't bewitched by that old bastard Xue Ye!

As for Xue Ye, he was completely speechless.

He stared blankly at Qian Renxue, his mind a complete blank.

Because... everything Qian Renxue said was absolutely true!

Not to mention Qian Renxue, even he himself, the moment he tasted that Mapo Tofu, had the thought that "it's better not to be emperor."

To be honest, if I could help him break through to Level 90 like that old bastard Dai Tianfeng...

No, you don't need Level 90!

Even if it only allows him to live another ten or eight years, he wouldn't mind not being emperor!

However, he simply couldn't swallow this insult!

He absolutely could not stand by and watch the Heaven Dou Empire, which he had protected his entire life, be swallowed up by that bastard Dai Tianfeng after his death!

In just a few seconds, the Xue Ye's eyes underwent a dramatic transformation, from despair to struggle, and then to a desperate gamble.

He moved closer again, his old face devoid of any imperial majesty, replaced only by an almost obsequious fawning.

He rubbed his hands together, adopting an extremely humble posture.

"Um... Your Saintess Hall."

Even the Xue Ye's voice carried a hint of negotiation.

"I know, I know that your food is divine cuisine, and eating it can even have the benefit of defying fate."

He began to patiently guide and persuade.

"You have to consider the future of the Spirit Hall, and the His Holiness the Pope's long-term cause, don't you?"

"You see, although your Spirit Hall possesses the strongest Soul Master force on the continent, its territory... cough cough, is only this small area of Spirit City."

In the eyes of the Xue Ye, the flame of "scheming" was rekindled.

"Don't you want to expand further, acquire more territory, and let the Spirit Hall's flag fly over every corner of the continent?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue paused slightly, her chopsticks poised to reach for the next dish.

She put down her chopsticks.

She rested her chin on her hand, a thoughtful glint in her golden eyes.

"Hmm..."

What you said... seems to make some sense?

There's hope!

Upon seeing this, Xue Ye was overjoyed and excitedly slapped his thigh!

"That makes more than just a little bit of sense!"

He pressed his advantage, his voice becoming increasingly impassioned.

"That makes absolutely, completely true!"

"Think about it! Why would the Star Luo Empire, and those Upper Three Sects, dare to challenge our Spirit Hall and go against us?"

"It's all because..."

"Cough cough!"

Before Xue Ye could finish speaking, a sudden cough came from the side.

Ning Fengzhi, who had been trying to keep a low profile and watch the show quietly, could no longer sit still.

He jumped up from his chair, his old face flushed red, and he no longer cared about maintaining the demeanor of a sect leader, pointing to the sky and gesturing wildly as he loudly clarified.

"Your Majesty! It's the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan! This doesn't include our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

He suddenly patted his chest and gave Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue a genuine smile, brimming with a "will to survive."

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has always been the Spirit Hall's most steadfast and reliable ally!"

These words were spoken with unwavering conviction and resounding force.

Are you kidding me!

He finally managed to connect with his senior's shop and become familiar with the big shots at the Spirit Hall.

If that old madman Xue Ye were to drag us into a ditch with just a few words and treat us as enemies, what would become of us?

Xue Ye then remembered that Ning Fengzhi and the others were still here.

His face flushed red, he coughed dryly, and somewhat embarrassedly changed his words, saying, "In short! I suspect that they look down on us because our Spirit Hall territory is small!"

His voice, once again, became impassioned and inflammatory.

"Your Saintess Hall, accept the Heaven Dou Empire!"

"I've thought of everything for you!"

In the eyes of the Xue Ye, a mad light known as "ambition" gleamed. He opened his arms as if to embrace the entire future!

"Once you inherit the throne, our Spirit Hall will be officially established as a nation! The Heaven Dou Empire will be renamed the Spirit Hall Empire!"

"At that time, you will be the founding empress, and your name will be sung for all eternity!"

"With your command, we will integrate the resources of the two major forces, march south, and crush the Upper Three... cough cough! The Upper Two Sects!"

He glanced at Ning Fengzhi again, and seeing the other's nervous expression, he changed his mind once more.

"And while you're at it, wipe out the Star Luo Empire!"

"To accomplish the unprecedented unification of this continent!"