"Greetings, Your Majesty." All the officials knelt before Xue Qinghe.
When Xue Qinghe saw the old man, he was startled. He immediately put down his scepter, walked to the old man's side, and helped him up. "Grand Secretary Feng, what brings you here today?"
"Your Majesty, my intrusion into the palace today is a capital offense, but I have something I must say."
The old man's name was Feng Juxu, a highly respected figure in the Heaven Dou Dynasty. His life was full of legendary stories. Decades ago, he fought alongside Xue Ye to pacify the Heaven Dou Empire. His most legendary feat was leading a thousand-man squad in a surprise attack on Star Luo City, almost capturing it. If the then- Star Luo Emperor hadn't returned as Titled Douluo, he would have truly achieved the feat of "Sealing the Wolf and Dwelling in the Mountain".
Once the country was completely stable, Feng Juxu to the position of prime minister, earning the respect of everyone. Xue Ye even granted him the special privilege of not kneeling before the emperor. This veteran minister did not disappoint Xue Ye's expectations, managing the court with great efficiency. After everything was settled, he chose to retire gracefully from the court and enjoy a peaceful life in Heaven Dou City.
Today, however, this elderly Grand Secretary barged into the main hall, looking solemnly at Xue Qinghe and the assembled officials.
"Your Majesty, I implore you to immediately remove the Imperial Advisor from his position and expel him from the Heaven Dou Empire. Furthermore, do not wage war against the Spirit Hall Empire." Upon hearing these words, the assembled officials were greatly alarmed. Although they shared these thoughts, they dared not utter them aloud. After all, the Imperial Advisor was a level 99 Titled Douluo, the person with the strongest Soul Power in the world today.
Xue Qinghe's expression changed slightly. "Grand Secretary Feng, I understand your meaning, but I cannot do this."
The old minister sighed deeply, "Your Majesty, I was entrusted by the late Emperor to ensure that this empire would not perish in my lifetime, but I see it on the verge of destruction!" At this point, tears welled in the old minister's eyes. "If that Tang San is not eliminated, this empire will surely suffer immense devastation!"
"Grand Secretary Feng, I understand this principle, but... but..." At this point, Xue Qinghe's expression turned grim. Feng Juxu's face also became desolate. "Your Majesty, that Tang San not only harmed the people, but also killed my veterans who had rendered meritorious service in the Heaven Dou. Such actions are no different from those of Evil Demon."
"Today, this old minister dares to speak frankly to Your Majesty, precisely because this old minister is anxious. The Heaven Dou Empire beset by crises. If Tang San is not eliminated, the empire will surely perish!" As he said this, Feng Juxu's eyes suddenly burst with intense killing intent, as if he had returned to the era of conquering Star Luo Empire.
Xue Qinghe's expression also turned grim. "Grand Secretary Feng, I understand your meaning, but now..." Feng Juxu sighed, "Your Majesty, as you know, although my Heaven Dou Empire appears prosperous on the surface, it is actually weak inside. The foundation of my Heaven Dou Empire is far inferior to that of the Star Luo Empire, let alone the Spirit Hall Empire."
"Although Tang San is powerful, his character is no different from that of Evil Demon. Even if he is Titled Douluo, he will still lead our Heaven Dou Empire to Destruction."
These words immediately sparked a murmur of discussion within the hall. Then, Feng Juxu knelt down, and with him, all the officials in the hall followed suit. "Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, this old minister humbly requests that you remove Tang San Preceptor, from your post. This would be the best course of action!" Xue Qinghe's face also turned extremely ugly. He knew that if he could not give Feng Juxu a satisfactory answer today, he feared that the officials in the court would no longer be under his control.
Just then, a figure in red robes appeared in the palace hall. It was Tang San. He seemed to have arrived at just the right time, having overheard Feng Juxu's words.
"So, you old fogies want to kill me?" Tang San said calmly. A fierce glint flashed in Feng Juxu's eyes. " Tang San, you've harmed the common people and slaughtered veterans. This is an outrage against both gods and men! Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, you'll be hunted down by everyone in the world!"
Tang San's face also turned ugly. " Feng Juxu, do you really think you are the prime minister of this court? You are nothing but the late emperor's dog, an old dog!" "You!" Feng Juxu's face also turned ugly. Although he was old, his prestige in the court was still there.
" Tang San, watch your attitude. This is my Heaven Dou Empire, not yours." A hint of anger appeared on Xue Qinghe's face.
"That's not the case now." Tang San conjured the Asura Blood Sword in his palm and slashed at Xue Qinghe.
"Puff!"
Blood gushed out as Tang San severed Xue Qinghe's head with a single sword strike. His pale face instantly contorted into a ferocious expression. "Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty!" A chorus of exclamations erupted in the hall. All the officials were stunned; no one had expected Tang San to actually dare to attack Xue Qinghe. The hall was now in complete chaos. Tang San, however, remained unmoved, the Asura Blood Sword in his hand gleaming with a faint crimson light.
" Tang San, how dare you..." Feng Juxu looked at Tang San with indignation, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"Why wouldn't I dare?" Tang San sneered, slashing his Asura Blood Sword at Feng Juxu. As the sword flashed, a jet of blood spurted from Feng Juxu's body. "Old dog, you'd better die too!" Tang San's eyes were filled with indifference.
Inside the main hall, all the officials had scattered and fled, and Feng Juxu lay on the ground, already dead.
Tang San remained calm, "A bunch of trash!" His words caused all the fleeing officials in the hall to stop. A surge of blood energy erupted, and all the officials present were instantly crushed to dust by the oppressive force, then absorbed by Tang San.
The rich blood energy was absorbed by Tang San to nourish his Asura Demonic Sword.
Inside the main hall, blood flowed like a river. Feng Juxu, Xue Qinghe, and all the officials had died at Tang San's hands. At this moment, Tang San was like Asura descending to earth, utterly bloodthirsty. In his hand, Tang San now held a jade seal, the Imperial Seal of the Heaven Dou Empire.
He immediately raised the imperial seal high, his voice as cold as frost, "From this day forward, I am the true ruler of the Heaven Dou Empire."
As soon as the words were spoken, a figure appeared outside the main hall. Immediately afterwards, two figures walked in from outside the main hall. The one in the lead was none other than the former eldest prince of the Star Luo Empire, now the Star Luo Emperor, Dai Weisi, and the other was Ning Fengzhi, Xue Qinghe's teacher.
Dai Weisi saw Xue Qinghe's dead body beside the dragon throne and a contemptuous smile appeared on his face. "Brother Tang, I see your determination. Our Star Luo Empire is willing to join forces with the Heaven Dou Empire to fight against the Spirit Hall Empire."
(End of this chapter)