Night shift, in front of the mourning hall
Although it was late at night, Star Luo Emperor's concubines and children did not leave, in order to show their 'deep affection' for Star Luo Emperor.
"Your Highness, please go back and rest. I will stay here and keep watch."
Dai Mubai's eyes were slightly red. He looked up at the voice and saw that it was Noble Consort Hu who had just seduced him. His expression lowered slightly as he said, " Aunt Hu, it's alright."
"Your Highness, you should get some rest even if you're not feeling unwell. The future of our Star Luo Empire will depend on you."
Upon hearing her words, Dai Mubai's body suddenly trembled, and he stood up excitedly, rushing out of the mourning hall. He thought to himself: With Father Emperor's sudden death, wouldn't Dai Weisi, who has no father's support, have no backing to compete for the throne?
Given the current situation, the Empress Dowager will surely revive the Guli Clan. Then, with her winning over other nobles, wouldn't I also have a chance to become the Emperor?
After becoming the Great Emperor, wouldn't Zhu Zhuqing become his prized possession again?
Yes, that's what we'll do!
Having made up his mind, Dai Mubai strode into the inner palace, intending to go to the imperial bedchamber to find his mother, but was stopped in front of the hall by two palace maids.
"Your Highness, the Empress is already resting. Please come again tomorrow if you have anything to discuss."
Dai Mubai frowned and said in a low voice, "Get out of the way! I have important matters to discuss with the Empress Dowager!"
"I'm sorry, Your Highness, this is Her Majesty the Empress's order; you cannot go in!"
Dai Mubai was instantly enraged. Who was he? The son of the Star Luo Emperor! Now that the Star Luo Emperor was dead, and his mother was the mistress of the inner palace, who dared to disrespect him in the inner palace?
"I told you to get out of my way!"
Bang!
Dai Mubai forced his way through, and the two palace maids retreated several steps, no longer daring to stop him.
"Uh-huh..."
Upon arriving at the palace, Dai Mubai seemed to hear his mother's scream, and his expression changed drastically. He rushed over, crying, "Mother, what's wrong?!"
"..."
After several dozen breaths, no more sounds came from inside, only the occasional sound of something being knocked over.
"Mother, Mother, are you resting?"
After a long while, they finally heard Dailisi's voice, but it sounded weak and hoarse from excessive grief.
"Mu... Mubai, you should go back. We can talk about it tomorrow."
"Alright~" Dai Mubai had no choice but to turn and leave. Just then, he seemed to vaguely hear a man's voice. He then shook his head. How could his mother be in the same palace with another man in the middle of the night? That's impossible!
The next day, early morning
Lin Chen sat on the dragon bed that originally belonged to the Star Luo Emperor, while the Star Luo Empress stood beside him, naked, to help him get up.
Dailisi's magnetic voice was slightly hoarse. "Master, it's done~"
Lin Chen looked at his attire and nodded in satisfaction. His hair was piled high, he wore a blue brocade robe, his sword-like eyebrows were striking, his posture was upright, and his appearance was handsome, giving him the air of a ruler.
" Dai'er, well done. Prepare yourselves and go to ascend the throne!"
"Yes!"
Dailisi made no attempt to conceal her actions as she began to dress up. In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a beautiful and dignified emperor appeared before him.
Wearing a crown, a white-gold royal robe, and gold crystal shoes, her mature and beautiful face instantly became noble and aloof, but her voluptuous and fiery figure added an allure to her, making her both aloof and seductive, making people's imaginations run wild.
Dailisi gracefully approached Lin Chen, her beautiful face suddenly darkening. "Who are you? How dare you! You dare to bow before me, the Emperor?"
Lin Chen was slightly taken aback, then said with a look of fear, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. This humble subject couldn't help himself when he saw your fairy-like face, and that's why I offended Your Majesty!"
"Hmph~" Dailisi sneered, "Since that's the case, then I'll spare your life, but you won't escape punishment! I'll punish you..."
As she spoke, she suddenly hoisted her long, slender legs onto his shoulders, then leaned her beautiful, mature face close to his. "I'll punish you by making me die again tonight."
Lin Chen swallowed hard and quickly replied, "This humble subject obeys!"
"Giggle, giggle..." Dailisi suddenly giggled and threw herself into his arms. "Master, you acted so well~"
Lin Chen casually patted her pert backside and complimented her, "You're not bad either~"
Whoosh whoosh whoosh... thump thump!
Just then, a wisp of purple smoke suddenly transformed into a bewitching beauty, none other than Zi JI, clad in purple soft armor and boots.
"Master, there's been a small problem~"
Lin Chen raised an eyebrow. " Zi'er, what's wrong?"
Zi JI frowned and explained, "Deep within the palace, I sensed a dangerous territory. There are definitely old fogies from the Star Luo Empire inside, but since they don't come out, I dare not venture in!"
Lin Chen asked in surprise, " The Star Luo Empire still has a place that can threaten you?"
Zi JI slowly explained, "As long as I don't go inside, there will be no problem. Even if I do go in, there will only be a slight threat, nothing serious."
Lin Chen said calmly, "Then there's no rush. Let them continue to cower inside. We can deal with them later, or after they come out."
"Master, should we ask the Pope to send Ghost and Elder Ju here? With their help, I can sweep through that place!"
Lin Chen pondered for a while, then shook his head and said, " The Spirit Hall is currently facing internal and external troubles, Dong'er needs manpower right now. We can't cause her any more trouble."
"Never mind them for now, Dailisi, get to the throne!"
"Yes!"
Deep within the inner palace, Star Luo Empire Forbidden Ground.
In a dimly lit hall, two old men sat facing each other, their expressions extremely solemn, for last night they had sensed a powerful threat scrutinizing the place.
The old man on the left said in a deep voice, "Brother, the third brother's soul tablet is broken. It was probably done by that person last night."
The old man on the right sneered, "Anyone with such an aura must be at least Super Douluo of level ninety-seven or higher. The Spirit Hall has really gone to great lengths to control our Star Luo Empire, even sending such a powerful expert!"
The second brother on the left sighed, "Luckily, we had the protective barrier and killing formation left by our ancestor, otherwise we would have been in grave danger last night."
When the Star Luo Empire Ancestor founded the Star Luo Empire, he left behind a powerful trump card: the Barrier Killing Array. Only members of the Dai family Dai Family family and Soul Master who have reached the Titled Douluo level can control this barrier, and it can even self-destruct, taking the enemy down with it.
This is also why Zi JI felt threatened here. After all, the Star Luo Empire Ancestor was Peerless Douluo a great reputation thousands of years ago, and the foundation he left for the empire should not be underestimated.
The Great Ancestor snorted coldly, "Even a level 97 Titled Douluo cannot arbitrarily control our Dai Family's Star Luo Empire. Second brother, find a way to send a message to the Heaven Dou Empire and the Upper Three Sects, saying that our Star Luo Empire needs support."
"Good!"
The Great Ancestor continued, "We'll deal with the rest after this Super Douluo leaves. I refuse to believe he'll stay by that Spirit Hall brat's side forever. Once he's gone, we'll reclaim the throne!"
"Understood. With the resources left by our ancestors, we can protect ourselves even if we don't leave."