The Situation in Heaven Dou, Part Two
Dugu Bo asked in confusion, "Does young friend perhaps believe that Xue Qinghe will inherit the throne?"
After all, it's clear to everyone that Xue Beng has a better chance of winning.
Chen Mo nodded. "Xue Qinghe can't possibly lose. As for why, there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. Mr. Dugu will understand later."
Don't be fooled by Xue Qinghe's current weakness; her true identity is Qian Renxue, backed by the entire Spirit Hall. It would be a miracle if she lost.
Now that Xue Ye is dead, Xue Qinghe is the best choice, both legally and in terms of personnel.
As long as Xue Qinghe doesn't reveal Qian Renxue's identity, she can't lose.
As for the rumors of collusion with the Spirit Hall, such matters can be serious or minor.
If Xue Beng had won, public opinion would have stated that the deposed Crown Xue Qinghe was guilty of heinous crimes, colluding with the Spirit Hall to betray the interests of the Heaven Dou Empire Heaven Dou Empire its people. Fortunately, Prince Xue Xing and a group of loyal ministers cooperated sincerely. For the future of the Heaven Dou Empire Heaven Dou Empire, they finally eliminated the traitor Xue Qinghe, restoring peace and prosperity to the people of the Heaven Dou Empire...
If Xue Qinghe wins, then it will be even simpler.
For the prosperity, peace, and happiness of the Douluo Continent, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Hall will unite, help each other, and strengthen their cooperative relationship. For the future of the Douluo Continent, both sides will maintain this harmonious relationship, develop together, cooperate for mutual benefit, and promote unity...
As long as Qian Renxue doesn't do anything foolish and reveal her true identity, even if the Spirit Hall intervenes, it won't be a big problem. After all, Xue Ye and many high-ranking nobles are basically all dead, and the Heaven Dou Empire is already half-crippled. It simply doesn't have the power to stop the Spirit Hall's interference.
Once Xue Qinghe ascends the throne, everything will settle down, and public opinion will shift to one side.
At that time, even if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wanted to take sides, it could only side with Xue Qinghe; otherwise, it would have to accompany Xue Beng and Xue Xing on their journey.
On the other side, Qian Renxue, who had been asleep for a long time, finally woke up.
"Young Master, you're finally awake..."
Soon someone told her everything that had happened in the Heaven Dou Empire during this time.
Qian Renxue: "Xue Beng and Xue Xing are nothing but clowns. Now that Xue Ye is dead and the imperial nobility has suffered a near-devastating blow, no one can stop me from ruling the Heaven Dou Empire, except... that person."
Qian Renxue felt a sense of fear whenever she thought of Chen Mo. Neither his direct attack on the morale of the Heaven Dou Empire nor the Apollo he left behind before his departure were forces she could contend with.
If Chen Mo intervenes, I will definitely not be able to ascend the throne.
Qian Renxue asked again, "How is that person?"
The guard asked, somewhat puzzled, "Who?"
Qian Renxue: "Chen Mo!"
The guard respectfully replied, "According to the latest information, Chen Mo recently visited the Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire."
The Spirit Hall sent back a message that the Withered Vine Douluo and Snowflake Douluo had died in battle, and that the Pope and the Great Enshrined had both been defeated by him. Apart from that, there were no other casualties. Moreover, the Great Enshrined personally promised that no one from the Spirit Hall would dare to harm his family until someone could defeat him.
As for the Star Luo Empire, Star Luo Empire have always been wary of us, and it has been difficult for our people to obtain useful intelligence. They only know that Chen Mo did not stay in the palace for long.
After Chen Mo left, the Star Luo Emperor immediately executed several Wudou generals and issued an order, "Anyone who dares to offend Chen Mo or his relatives shall have their entire family exterminated."
After listening, Qian Renxue pondered for a moment.
He muttered to himself: It seems he has no intention of interfering with the situation in Douluo Continent; on the contrary, he seems to have little time left and is about to leave this world.
Qian Renxue: "By the way, how are Elders She Long and Ci Du doing?"
If it weren't for these two uncles risking their lives to protect her, Qian Renxue would have surely died under those raging Lie Yan. Qian Renxue was also very worried about their safety, hence the question.
The guard answered haltingly, "She Long is seriously injured and is currently recuperating. As for Elder Pufferfish, he..."
Qian Renxue asked sternly, "What happened to Elder Pufferfish?"
The guard stammered, "According to Elder She Long, Elder Pufferfish perished on the spot while trying to save you, young master..."
Qian Renxue couldn't help but shed tears. During her time as an undercover agent in Heaven Dou, it was always her two uncles, She Long Ci Du, who protected and cared for her. Now, having lost one of her loved ones, Qian Renxue was overwhelmed with grief...
A few days later, at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Reporting to the Sect Master, His Highness the Crown Prince has come to pay a visit."
A disciple came to Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi was currently covered in bandages from head to toe, and wore a mask on his face.
The explosion completely disfigured him, as did Bone Douluo Gu Rong and Snake Lance Douluo She Long.
The only exception was Qian Renxue, who was fortunate enough to avoid being disfigured when she was swallowed by the Martial Soul Avatar of the Porcupinefish Douluo.
If it were just ordinary flames, Soul Master could restore the burned panel to its original state. However, Apollo has a certain amount of radiation, so even a healing-type Soul Master cannot completely eliminate it.
Ning Fengzhi: The Crown Prince has finally woken up. It's time for me to have a good talk with this 'good student' and find out how much he's still hiding from his teacher.
Ning Fengzhi said calmly, "Please invite His Highness the Crown Prince over."
Looking at Ning Fengzhi's wretched appearance, Xue Qinghe asked with concern, "Teacher, how did you become like this?"
Ning Fengzhi said calmly, "It's already a miracle that I'm alive. As for this body, it's completely ruined."
Unlike you, you remain as radiant as ever.
Xue Qinghe narrowed his eyes slightly. "Teacher, you flatter me. If it weren't for the two elders of the Spirit Hall risking their lives for each other, let alone this physical body, I certainly wouldn't have been able to save my life."
Ning Fengzhi's expression changed slightly. "So, Bone Douluo saw that day was all true. You really did collude with the Spirit Hall. How long has this been going on?"
Xue Qinghe smiled, "More than half of the Spirit Hall's members come from the Heaven Dou Empire. As citizens of the Heaven Dou Empire Heaven Dou Empire, what's wrong with sharing its burdens?"
Ning Fengzhi a deep voice, "The Spirit Hall is ambitious and has great plans. Cooperating with them is no different from asking a tiger for its skin or inviting a wolf into the house."
Even when Xue Ye was alive, he was extremely wary of them. How can you do this to Xue Ye? How can you face the Heaven Dou Empire? How can you face the hundreds of millions of people of the Heaven Dou Empire?"
Xue Qinghe laughed heartily, "My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror; everything I do is for the benefit of the people of the Heaven Dou Empire."
Xue Qinghe continued, "Heaven Dou Empire is facing a great calamity. Externally, the powerful Star Luo Empire is eyeing it covetously, while internally, countless treacherous individuals are occupying mountains as kings, plundering the people, and destroying their homes."
I now intend to unite with the Spirit Hall to repel the Star Luo Empire externally and suppress disloyal individuals internally, so as to restore peace to my Heaven Dou Empire.
Besides, even when my father was alive, he cooperated with the Spirit Hall. If Qinghe did what my father did, why can't he do the same?
"If that's the case, then why not?"
"Furthermore, given the current Heaven Dou Empire, don't you bear any responsibility, teacher?"