"No, I've been framed! It was him! Ren Woxing killed His Majesty and pinned the blame on me!"
As the guards hauled him out, Yu Xiaogang's face streamed with tears and snot. He had descended into hysterical madness.
Liu Erlong and Flender looked stunned. They could not believe for a moment that Yu Xiaogang had killed Emperor Xue Beng, but the evidence was conclusive. Emperor Xue Beng's body lay quietly to one side, Ning Fengzhi beat his chest and wailed, and the other Titled Douluos and officials were all overcome with grief. No one wanted to hear their explanations.
Ren Tao had not withdrawn. The grand performance of Soul-Bone King Fishing was about to end, but it still needed a powerful finale. Leaving now might cost him his final control over the situation.
Even if Qian Daoliu awaited him afterward, he had to finish the performance. That was the professionalism an actor ought to possess.
The Heaven Dou Empire's side was in chaos. Everyone was mourning, so no one paid Ren Tao any attention. Things were hardly better on the Star Luo Empire's side. Star Luo Emperor Dai Rong lay limp. Fortunately, Ren Tao had not pushed things too far; he had carried Dai Rong away at the critical moment without cutting off his dick. But Dai Rong had now lost all his soul power, and the Orca Shattering Fang Slash had shattered every meridian in his body. He would be no better than a cripple for the rest of his life.
The seaside had grown chillier since autumn began. At some point, the moon had climbed into the sky, illuminating the tear tracks on the Star Luo Emperor's face.
"Your Majesty, give the order! Let us kill Ren Woxing! Even if our entire army perishes, we will never disgrace