Heaven Dou Palace Coup

Compared to the dual-god battle against Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin, Asura's Nine Trials had been as easy as a leisurely stroll for Tang San and Xiao Wu.

After all, the two of them had already shared hardship and joy throughout Sea God's Nine Trials, enduring countless dangers together. They had long since stopped fearing such tests and tribulations.

After two years of tempering and refinement, Tang San had finally inherited the divine position of the Asura God, achieving the coexistence of two gods. Xiao Wu, meanwhile, had shouldered part of the Asura God's coldness and divine power for Tang San, sharing his divine position.

Two gods at eighteen years old!

After Tang San and Xiao Wu were teleported back to the Tang Sect, Tang Wulin filled them in on the Spirit Hall's surprise attacks on the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, including the course of events and their outcomes.

This time, because Tang Hao was present at the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, Spirit Hall's ambush naturally ended in failure. They were beaten into disarray and fled in defeat.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, however, still suffered severe casualties and was greatly weakened due to traitors within its ranks.

Fortunately, with the Tang Sect's hidden weapons defending them and the Clear Sky Sect's full support, although more than half had been killed or injured, it was still far better than having their entire sect wiped out as in the original story.

The next moment, Bai Chenxiang hurried in from outside and said to Huo Yuhao:

"Our Agility Hall has discovered that many soldiers from armies outside Heaven Dou City have recently been entering and leaving the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace. Grandfather thinks something is suspicious, so he specifically sent me to tell you."

After reporting the situation, Bai Chenxiang noticed Tang San and Xiao Wu standing beside Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin. She immediately exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? Cousin, when did you come back?"

Tang San smiled and replied, "Not long ago."

Immediately afterward, Tai Tan's booming voice rang out from beyond the door. "Yuhao, Your Excellency Dugu is looking for you."

Before his words had even faded, Tai Tan entered with Dugu Bo. He too spotted Tang San and Xiao Wu, whom he had not seen in a long time. Patting Tang San on the shoulder, he laughed.

"Oh, the Young Master is back."

After Tang San exchanged a few polite greetings with Tai Tan, he turned his gaze toward Dugu Bo, a faint glimmer flickering in his eyes.

It had been a long time, old monster...

"Prince Xue Xing discovered that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe had recently been visiting Snow Night the Great's bedchamber frequently. He feared that Xue Qinghe might be plotting something, and found that Xue Qinghe often gave Snow Night the Great the same fixed foods."

Dugu Bo continued, "Prince Xue Xing therefore suspects that Xue Qinghe may be poisoning the food and specifically asked me to take precautions in advance. So I came to find you and ask you to help me make a medicine that can grant immunity to poison."

Huo Yuhao clapped his hands and praised, "You actually don't intend to use the pill I gave you that can neutralize all poisons. It seems you want to save it as your final safeguard. I have to say, Senior, you're somewhat clever after all."

Tang Wulin chimed in, "We also discovered the issue with personnel transfers in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace and were just about to tell Senior. Then afterward, let's go directly to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace and expose Xue Qinghe's true face."

Dugu Bo asked in confusion, "The evidence is not conclusive yet. How do you intend to expose Xue Qinghe's treasonous intentions?"

Tang San's lips curled upward. "Of course, we'll wait until Xue Qinghe reveals his fox tail first."

Huo Yuhao then explained the detailed plan to Dugu Bo.

Upon hearing that Tang San had returned, Tang Hao and Ah Yin immediately rushed over together and tightly embraced their son.

Afterward, Tang San used Sea God's Light and the Blue Silver Emperor skill—Everlasting Vitality—to completely heal Tang Hao's old injuries and lingering ailments. Tang Hao and Ah Yin immediately embraced each other tightly in overwhelming joy.

Ten days later.

Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, outside the main palace hall.

As Huo Yuhao displayed his token and prepared to enter the hall, Xue Qinghe suddenly appeared before everyone and said to him:

"I truly didn't expect you to personally try to stop me. Then let us see how this ends—whether you submit to me, or I obey your commands."

The next instant, five Titled Douluo appeared simultaneously not far from Xue Qinghe. They were the two great worshippers, Qianjun Douluo and Devil Subduing Douluo, as well as the three great elders, Snake Spear Douluo, Porcupinefish Douluo, and Spirit Kite Douluo.

Tang San raised an eyebrow. "Huo Yuhao, leave her to you. Wulin and I will deal with those two worshippers. Xiao Wu, I trust you will have no problem handling Spirit Kite Douluo alone."

Xiao Wu nodded at once. "Of course not."

Huo Yuhao gave a light cough. "You're not planning to go easy on them out of respect for history, are you? I remember that both of their martial souls are Panlong Staffs, and it seems neither of them died in battle. The Qiangu Clan of the Spirit Pagoda also possesses Panlong Staffs as their martial souls."

Tang Wulin immediately understood. He looked at Tang San with a face full of dark lines. "You really know how to dig a pit for me."

Although Tang Wulin had not suffered the Qiangu Clan's persecution in this life due to Huo Yuhao's protection, he had naturally heard the stories Huo Yuhao had told.

Therefore, he clearly knew that without Huo Yuhao, his life would certainly have been miserable, and every step forward would have been extremely difficult.

Tang San gave an embarrassed, guilty laugh. "If I said this was purely an accident, would you believe me?"

Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin immediately answered in unison, "Absolutely not!"

Huo Yuhao then said to Tang San, "Go help Dugu Bo deal with Ci Xue first, then accompany Wulin in fighting the brothers Qianjun Douluo and Devil Subduing Douluo."

Likewise, Huo Yuhao had Yang Wudi, as a Soul Douluo, fight the Titled Douluo She Long alone.

After seeing the five battles begin separately, Huo Yuhao finally turned his gaze toward Xue Qinghe.

"Even Bibi Dong is no match for me. Do you think that with your current strength as a Soul Sage, you can create a miracle?"

Xue Qinghe sneered. "So what? I am the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. With a single command from me, every soldier will turn their weapons against you."

As Huo Yuhao fanned himself with the folding fan in his hand, he smiled. "A true powerhouse never cares how many enemies there are. Because in the eyes of the strong, the weak have no place."

Xue Qinghe raised an eyebrow and deliberately provoked him. "Don't you think you sound rather like a villain right now?"

Huo Yuhao shook his head. "It is merely a difference in position and perspective. Just as you wish to recruit me into Spirit Hall, I also hope to recruit you into my camp."

His tone suddenly shifted. "But your ultimate purpose is for Spirit Hall, while I simply want to make you stronger... Regardless of whether you win or lose, this outcome will generally benefit you."

Xue Qinghe's tone softened slightly. "Then you could also join Spirit Hall and help me become stronger."

Huo Yuhao was unconcerned. "You still do not understand. Power will only bind your freedom and limit how high you can soar."

"Young Master!"

Suddenly, a miserable scream interrupted the two, who had been engrossed in their conversation.