Inside the imperial palace, the inner court's personal guards were fighting the garrison soldiers, and the flames of battle raged everywhere.
Dugu Bo was locked in fierce combat with Demon Subduing Douluo, while two Soul Douluos held off Snake Lance Douluo's attacks. Prince Xue Xing knelt beside Xue Ye, supporting the emperor, who had collapsed to the ground. Xue Qinghe stood on the highest step, watching the battle without a trace of pity for Xue Ye below.
On both battlefields, the gap in soul power between the opposing sides was enormous. Dugu Bo and the two Soul Douluos were at a disadvantage, barely managing to hold on.
Just then, Demon Subduing Douluo struck the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor down with his staff. The serpent emperor dissipated, and Dugu Bo was sent flying backward. The two Soul Douluos fighting Snake Lance Douluo were also knocked to the ground.
"Dugu Bo, I advise you to leave while you still can. Otherwise, don't blame me when my staff shows no mercy," Demon Subduing Douluo said.
"I have always kept my word. Seventh Consecrator, there is no need to say more," Dugu Bo said with difficulty, down on one knee. He had been fighting Demon Subduing Douluo head-on for some time. With his soul power at rank ninety-six, Demon Subduing Douluo was far stronger than him, and Dugu Bo had suffered serious injuries.
"Father, if you're being treated for an illness, then focus on your treatment. Why insist on sneaking out of the palace at night?" Xue Qinghe asked Xue Ye mockingly.
With Prince Xue Xing's help, Xue Ye struggled to rise from the ground. Leaning against the prince, he glared up at Xue Qinghe.
"Who are you? What have you done with my son?" Xue Ye shouted fiercely. After everything that had happened,