Jun Xuehan's gaze fell upon the river below, a dark look creeping into her eyes. Tang San, this Child of Destiny, was like an unkillable Little Strong; whenever he faced a crisis, someone would always appear to rescue him.
However, this situation requires consuming one's own luck. A person's luck cannot be endless, and even Child of Destiny is no exception.
"Sea God, we'll see. I remember the Whale Pearl of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King seems to be able to reforge the Heart of the Sea God. Without the Sea God Trident and without the Heart of the Sea God, let's see how your divine position will be passed down." Jun Xuehan withdrew the Silver Dragon Spear in his hand, glanced deeply at the river below, and headed straight towards the direction of Heaven Dou City.
In the Imperial Palace of Heaven Dou City.
The shouts of the Imperial Guards gradually ceased. Tang Xiao's body was pierced by countless spears from the hands of the Imperial Guards. Crimson blood flowed from Tang Xiao's body, and Tang Xiao's body collapsed limply to the ground.
Within the imperial palace stood four Titled Douluo and 100,000 Imperial Guards, among whom Zi JI's strength surpassed even Tang Xiao's. Under the siege of these four Titled Douluo and the 100,000 Imperial Guards, even Tang Xiao, a level 96 Titled Douluo, could not escape exhaustion and certain death.
Outside the palace, any remaining members of the Tang Sect who had escaped were all killed by the Wind Snow Pavilion Soul Master who had blocked the streets. The Tang Sect, which had been established for less than three years, was almost completely wiped out at this time.
Jun Xuehan returned to the palace, surveyed the situation, and went straight to Xue Qinghe, giving him a slight bow.
"Your His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Xue Ye has been assassinated and fallen. As the saying goes, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a family cannot be without a head for a day. I suggest that all civil and military officials in the Imperial Court be summoned to bury Xue Ye, and Your Highness should Ascend the Throne the His Royal Highness the Crown Prince tomorrow." Jun Xuehan looked at Xue Qinghe, his voice light and casual.
"Isn't this a bit too hasty?" Xue Qinghe thought for a moment and asked hesitantly.
"Your Highness, this is an emergency. We must keep things simple. If we follow the rules and wait for several months, many unavoidable problems may arise throughout the Heaven Dou Empire," Jun Xuehan said with a gentle smile.
"Imperial Guard Commander, send men to all the ministers in the Imperial Court to hold a meeting, and while you're at it, clean up the corpses in the Imperial Court." Xue Qinghe feigned deep thought, gently waving his hand to signal the Imperial Guards to take care of it.
"Your Highness, what should we do with this little fat boy and Dai Mubai, the Third Prince of the Star Luo Imperial Family?" She Long walked slowly to Xue Qinghe and asked softly.
"Didn't I just say? No mercy!" Xue Qinghe waved his hand dismissively, his voice full of nonchalance.
Now that Evil Soul Masters Ma Hongjun has been captured, there's no way he'll be let go. As for Dai Mubai, he's a guy who can't even protect himself, so keeping him around is pointless.
"Yes, Your Highness!" She Long replied and went to deal with Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai.
Jun Xuehan and Xue Qinghe exchanged a glance before heading towards the main hall of the palace.
The two arrived at the main hall of the palace. Xue Qinghe sat directly in the main seat, while Jun Xuehan stood at the head of the table below, Silver Dragon Spear in his hand, and seven Soul Ring —five black and two red—shimmering beneath his feet, as he quietly awaited the arrival of the officials.
About an hour later, all the officials in the Imperial Court had arrived. Xue Qinghe glanced down and said softly, "Just now, the Tang Sect and the Clear Sky Sect, together with the Star Luo Empire, attacked my Heaven Dou Imperial Palace. Xue Ye also perished in their assassination attempt."
"The Imperial Advisor said that a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a family cannot be without a head for a day. Therefore, he asked me to inherit the throne tomorrow. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, an official immediately stepped forward from the crowd and said, "Your Highness, according to etiquette, we need to bury Xue Ye first, and then the officials will select an auspicious day before Your Highness can Ascend the Throne the throne."
As Jun Xuehan listened to the official's words, silver Soul Power appeared in his hand. The Silver Dragon Spear trembled slightly, and spear flowers bloomed at the tip of the spear. A huge aura was released from his body without reservation, spreading throughout the entire palace hall.
"The silver spear in my hand is quite beautiful, and it has a special feature: it kills without shedding blood. Who among you would like to see it?" Jun Xuehan's words were extremely gentle, but her eyes were quietly fixed on the official from before.
The official who had just spoken, upon sensing Jun Xuehan's imposing aura, immediately changed the subject without hesitation, saying, "Your Highness, the Imperial Advisor's words are very reasonable. A country cannot be without a ruler for a day, nor can a family be without a head for a day. Given the current special circumstances, I believe that everything should be kept simple, and Ascend the Throne tomorrow would be a very wise decision."
As he spoke, the official couldn't help but wipe away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead, his gaze cautiously fixed on Jun Xuehan.
"What do you think?" Xue Qinghe asked softly, his gaze sweeping across the area below.
"We second your proposal and request Your Highness to Ascend the Throne tomorrow and take charge of the country's affairs," the other officials said in unison after exchanging glances.
In the current situation, no one is a fool. Anyone who opposes at this time will certainly not be able to leave the palace. Even if they could leave, they would offend the future emperor, Xue Qinghe. Therefore, no one will stand up and disagree at this moment.
"In that case, let us Ascend the Throne tomorrow and bury my father, Xue Ye, in the Imperial Mausoleum tonight." A faint smile appeared on Xue Qinghe's face, while Jun Xuehan silently put away the Silver Dragon Spear in his hand at this moment.
"Yes, Your Highness!" The ministers replied and immediately began preparations for Xue Ye's burial.
Meanwhile, the entire palace was bustling with activity.
The news that the Tang Sect and the Clear Sky Sect, in alliance with the Star Luo Empire, had attempted to assassinate Xue Ye spread like wildfire throughout the entire Heaven Dou City.
As the night passed, the entire palace ceased its busy activity. Xue Ye's body had been buried, and Xue Qinghe had officially Ascend the Throne the throne, becoming the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Around ten o'clock in the morning, Xue Qinghe, dressed in a gorgeous light yellow outfit, sat in the main seat, his gaze quietly sweeping across the room below.
"Dispatch the Imperial Guards to annihilate the remaining forces of the Tang Sect in Heaven Dou City. Also, assemble the armies of the major duchies within the Heaven Dou Empire. Anyone who disobeys should report to me." Xue Qinghe's gaze swept across the crowd below as he announced his first decree since Ascend the Throne.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The official below responded and immediately went to make preparations.