The Temptation of the Throne

Du Busi glanced sideways at Xuan Zi and snorted coldly:

"I'm giving Shrek this time. Don't try to come up with any other excuses when we get back from Star Dou!"

Xuan Zi, who was staring at Tang San not far away, waved his hand impatiently. "I know."

Du Busi words, he grabbed Yu Tao, lifted him up, and vanished in a streak of light.

Xuan Zi withdrew his gaze and glanced at Yan Shaozhe: "Send a message to the academy, ordering them to quickly send someone to take over Sunset Forest. Once this place is settled, we'll set off for Star Dou."

Yan Shaozhe lowered his head slightly. "They're already on their way. Judging by the time, the people taking over should arrive soon."

Once he had confirmed that all bystanders had left, Dai Hao finally made his move. He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and walked to Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe's side, bending his back slightly.

"Xuan Zi, Dean Yan," Dai Hao began, speaking slowly.

"We can't wait any longer with the Star Luo Empire. His Majesty's prolonged absence is causing unrest in the court, and sooner or later, the palace will send someone to inquire."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the spot where Xu Jiawei had just died, concealing the turmoil in his eyes:

"We still need to make some plans as soon as possible."

Xuan Zi turned around and said directly:

"Once you return from the Star Dou Great Forest, the academy will send someone to accompany you back to the Star Luo Empire to oversee things on your behalf," Xuan Zi said calmly.

"I promised to protect the Dai Family, and I certainly won't forget."

Dai Hao's eyes flickered slightly, but before he could reply, Xuan Zi threw out the next sentence:

"However, you cannot sit on this throne just yet."

Dai Hao's breath hitched, and his fingernails dug into his index finger, the pain allowing him to maintain the calm on his face.

He should have guessed it sooner.

What Shrek values is the Dai Family's reputation and its historical value passed down for thousands of years, not Dai Hao himself.

But he was a marshal commanding tens of thousands of troops. Which soldier didn't want to be a general? And which general with a large army didn't want to sit on the dragon throne and unify the world?

A hint of sadness flashed in Dai Hao's eyes. Even though Xuan Zi had now broken through this barrier, he could only swallow his pride.

Yan Shaozhe stepped forward at the opportune moment, standing between Xuan Zi and Dai Hao, his tone much gentler:

"Brother Dai, Yueheng and Huabin are both students of Shrek."

"The academy has taken note of their character and talent."

Upon hearing his two sons' names, Dai Hao's tense shoulders relaxed slightly.

Yan Shaozhe continued, "We can discuss who will inherit the throne. We'll discuss the specific selection after things are settled."

Dai Hao's facial muscles twitched, and he forced a wry smile.

This is Shrek's bottom line.

It's true that they helped the Dai Family reclaim the imperial power, but ultimately, it's up to Shrek Academy to decide who should wield that power.

However, thinking of Yueheng and Huabin, Dai Hao felt a warmth in his heart.

It's better for the son to be emperor than for the Dai Family to forever remain subservient to others. In this way, the Star Luo Empire throne returned to the Dai Family after a thousand years, and Dai Hao will have left his mark in the history books.

Thinking about all this, Dai Hao tried to console himself, finding some solace in the political exchange.

"Yueheng steady and reliable, Huabin is also very promising." Dai Hao accepted the offer.

"The two children owe their success to the academy's nurturing."

Yan Shaozhe nodded, then added, "Once the final decision is made on who will ascend the throne, the academy will present another Immortal Herb as a congratulatory gift."

"The bond between the Dai Family and Shrek was established ten thousand years ago, and today, they must help and support each other even more."

Dai Hao looked up, his eyes instantly brightening, and the wry smile on his face suddenly seemed more genuine.

Immortal Herb!

The scene of various forces vying for the Immortal Herb is still vivid in my mind. A single Immortal Herb is enough to lay the foundation for a Titled Douluo or even Hyper Douluo.

In another ten or twenty years, when the Star Luo Empire unite as one, Dai Family produces Titled Douluo, what a magnificent sight that will be!

The resentment of not being able to personally become emperor was also covered up by a series of grand promises, some drawn up by others and some drawn up by himself.

Dai Hao solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute and bowed, saying, "The entire Dai Family will forever remember the academy's kindness!"

Just a few steps away, in the shadow cast by the boulder.

Huo Yuhao stood quietly, hearing the entire conversation clearly.

But his face was gradually darkening.

Dai Yueheng!

Dai Huabin!!

These two names again.

Huo Yuhao's gaze was fixed on Dai Hao's face, which was full of relief and gratitude. When that man mentioned his two sons, the pride and expectation in his tone were impossible to hide, and even his smile became so dazzling.

Where was he when his mother was beaten by the first wife, vomited blood in the woodshed, and fell ill without even a thick quilt?

Where was he when his mother breathed her last, dying with her eyes open on that cold, chilly night?

Now, with just a few casual words, these people are about to hand over the imperial power of the Star Luo Empire to their two sons, and have even prepared rare and precious Immortal Herb for them.

Meanwhile, Dai Huabin, that murderer, is probably still enjoying himself in Shrek City!

Why! Why!

Why do these bad people always seem to get better and better?

A throne fell from the sky! And the Immortal Herb fell from the sky too!

What kind of world is this?!

Anger exploded from the depths of his heart, surging up his blood.

Huo Yuhao felt as if a ball of fire was burning inside his chest, causing pain in his internal organs.

If anger could be materialized into Martial Soul, he would undoubtedly be the possessor of the Ultimate Fire —the ultimate rage! The ultimate resentment! The ultimate hatred!...

"Yuhao." Within the Sea of Spirit, the voice of the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm rang out at the opportune moment, carrying a hint of seduction.

"If you step forward now, your chances will be the greatest."

Huo Yuhao's pupils contracted slightly, as if a new door was opening towards him:

"You are also Dai Hao's son."

"Your talent, your Ultimate Ice, far surpasses that of Dai Huabin."

"Shrek values you, Body Sect is also eyeing you. Since the throne is destined to be supported by Shrek Academy, why shouldn't it be your turn?"

Yu Xiaogang immediately jumped out from the corner, his tone excited:

"That's right! That's a Immortal Herb!"

"Yuhao, you may not realize your extraordinary talent, but I certainly don't. Once you sit on the throne of the Star Luo Emperor, with the entire nation's resources at your disposal, what will you have to worry about regarding cultivation resources?"

Huo Yuhao's breath hitched for a moment; he automatically ignored Yu Xiaogang's daydream.

The throne, the Immortal Herb, the supreme power of the Star Luo Empire, and those things he never dared to touch when he was a servant in the Duke's Mansion.

Now all he needs to do is take a few steps forward.

If he goes over there and confesses that he is the illegitimate son of the White Tiger Duke, Shrek will surely bet the throne and the Immortal Herb on him, given the talent he has shown so far.

What should I say as my first sentence?

He even quickly went through the draft in his mind.

Huo Yuhao's right toe twitched, moving forward half an inch.