"Silence!"
"You have a wolf's ambition, yet you are without virtue or ability. Do you really think you are fit to sit on the imperial throne?"
"From this moment forth, you are no longer a prince of the Empire, nor are you my son."
"Guards, take him away. Choose a day to banish him to the barren frontiers, never to return to Tian Dou Imperial City!"
Emperor Xue Ye pointed at Avalanche and said coldly.
"What!"
"Father, please reconsider, I am your flesh and blood."
"Father, Brother, I know I was wrong, please forgive me!"
"I am willing to return to my fief and live out my days in obscurity."
Avalanche's face was a picture of panic, and he kept kowtowing and begging for mercy.
Being exiled to the barren frontiers was not a trip of leisure and luxury.
It meant hard labor.
And with the remote and harsh environment of the frontiers, in Avalanche's eyes, it was even worse than death.
However.
It was all in vain.
"Take him away."
Emperor Xue Ye did not wish to say more and waved his hand.
"Yes."
Zhi Lin stepped forward and, like picking up a chick, carried Avalanche away.
"Xue Xing, do you realize your wrongs?"
At that moment, Emperor Xue Ye's gaze fell on Xue Xing.
Wrongs?
Xue Xing was momentarily stunned and then nodded, "I was wrong, I indeed was wrong."
As he spoke, he looked at Qin Xiao, "I was wrong to have heeded Avalanche's slanders and provoked such a formidable enemy."
This was Xue Xing's greatest regret.
If it were not for a formidable opponent like Qin Xiao standing against him, how could he possibly have lost?
"My fault, is it?" Qin Xiao shrugged indifferently.
"Guards, take Xue Xing away as well. Tomorrow I shall judge him publicly!"
Emperor Xue Ye, massaging his temples with a hint of a headache, spoke in a deep voice.
"Yes."
Upon hearing this, Bai Baoshan solemnly complied.
However.
Before he could approach, Xue Xing suddenly burst into laughter, "Hahaha, judge me? I, Xue Xing, even in defeat, am not someone you can point fingers at, and no one has the right to judge me!"
As his voice fell, Xue Xing's body once again erupted with a powerful soul power fluctuation.
"Protect His Majesty!"
Dream Divine Machine and Bai Baoshan, one on each side, quickly shielded Emperor Xue Ye behind them.
However.
Xue Xing had no intention of making a desperate last stand...
To the shock of everyone, he used his Soul Power to shatter his own meridians.
His life force quickly faded away.
"He committed suicide."
Qin Xiao quietly noted in his heart.
One had to say, Xue Xing's end was unexpected.
The scene immediately quieted down.
Thud thud thud.
After an indeterminate amount of time, a series of rapid footsteps came from outside the imperial palace.
Instinctively, everyone looked over.
Figures clad in Battle Armor were hastening toward them.
"Protect the Emperor!"
"Quick, protect the Emperor!"
These people were crying out one after another.
Only...
Before they could flex their muscles, they were all rooted to the spot in shock.
The battle, it seemed, was over?
"Your Majesty, your servant has arrived too late!"
At that moment, an old man in Battle Armor, exuding a commanding presence, emerged from the crowd and knelt on one knee before Emperor Xue Ye.
His face was full of shame.
"Ge Long, rise. It is good that you've returned,"
"Besides, am I not unharmed?" Emperor Xue Ye finally showed a relieved smile.
So this is Empire Marshal Ge Long? Qin Xiao nodded slightly, noting the man's imposing demeanor.
"President Meng, Commissioner Bai, thanks to you both for ensuring His Majesty's safety,"
"Ge Long offers his thanks to you both!" After hearing Emperor Xue Ye's words, Marshal Ge Long gratefully looked toward Dream Divine Machine and Bai Baoshan, who stood beside the Emperor.
Yet, both of them shook their heads at the same time.
"Marshal, you are too kind..."
"In fact, the person you should thank the most is not me, but Mr. Qin," Bai Baoshan said, not daring to take the credit.
Without a doubt, if it had not been for Qin Xiao, they were not even sure they could have left their bodies intact.
"Yes, if Mr. Qin had not taken action, Xue Xing, that wolf-hearted man, might really have succeeded," Dream Divine Machine also thought back to the previous events with a shudder of fear.
"Mr. Qin? Who is this Mr. Qin?"
Ge Long was surprised, as he did not remember a powerful character named Qin in the Tiandou Empire.
"Ge Long, Mr. Qin is right behind you,"
Emperor Xue Ye reminded Marshal Ge Long.
"Behind?"
Marshal Ge Long subconsciously turned to look.
The first person he saw was Qin Xiao.
"This young man indeed possesses an extraordinary aura. Among the crowd, he stands out as a crane among chickens, a promising seedling."
Marshal Ge Long silently appraised in his heart, but quickly shifted his gaze elsewhere and continued searching.
He did not believe that Qin Xiao was the Mr. Qin held in high esteem by the two great Education Committee members and Emperor Xue Ye.
In his view, to fit such credentials, it would surely have to be an aged Titled Douluo-level Expert, right?
Seeing this, everyone helplessly shook their heads. Was Qin Xiao, who was so prominent, really invisible to him?
If his eyes were no longer useful, he should donate them to someone in need.
"Fleet Admiral, this is Qin Xiao, Mr. Qin."
Just as Marshal Ge Long was at a loss for words, a pale-faced Xue Qinghe came to Qin Xiao's side to introduce him to Marshal Ge Long.
"What?"
"Is it really this kid?"
Marshal Ge Long was shocked and turned pale.
He was completely stunned by Xue Qinghe's words.
"Ge Long, do not be disrespectful to Mr. Qin. Despite his young age, he is a genuine Titled Douluo-level Expert."
Emperor Xue Ye's voice resounded throughout the area.
Of course, it also reached Marshal Ge Long's ears.
"Your Majesty, you... you're not joking with me, are you?"
"He... no, this Mr. Qin, at such a young age, is really a Titled Douluo Expert?"
Marshal Ge Long numbly looked towards Emperor Xue Ye.
Just to see, not only was Emperor Xue Ye's face serious, but also those like Bai Baoshan and Dream Divine Machine beside him were very serious,
Clearly...
It was not a joke.
Glug!
Marshal Ge Long forcefully swallowed his saliva.
He believed it; it was real.
This... this was actually true?!
Immediately, he gave Qin Xiao a bow, "Marshal Ge Long has been offensive, please do not take offense, Mr. Qin."
Qin Xiao shook his head, "Ignorance is not a sin."
Then.
He said to Emperor Xue Ye: "Now that the matter here is over, Qin is after all an outsider, so I will take my leave."
He proposed his farewell.
After all, his business was done, and he did not wish to deal with the ensuing mess.
"Mr. Qin, please do as you like."
"Xue Ye will surely repay you generously in the future."
Emperor Xue Ye said to Qin Xiao with respect.
In response, Qin Xiao nodded slightly.
He turned and walked towards the exit of the imperial palace, and the crowd spontaneously cleared a path for him.
In almost every person's eyes were filled with respect and admiration.
Qin Xiao, like a deity descending to earth, with his overwhelming figure, they would never forget in their lives.
Even Xue Qinghe's eyes contained unstoppable wonder.
The figure of this man had unknowingly become imprinted in his heart.
But, perhaps because he was too relaxed,
a feeling of fatigue and weakness suddenly surged into Xue Qinghe's heart.
He felt darkness closing in before his eyes, and his whole person plunged into an endless abyss of darkness.
"Crown Prince!"
"Your Highness, what's wrong with you!"
"..."
Not having gone far, Qin Xiao heard a series of exclaims from behind him.
He turned to look and found that Xue Qinghe had collapsed on the ground, seemingly having lost all consciousness.
It must be said that this was a very dangerous situation for Xue Qinghe.
"Damn it."
"What is this? It's very dangerous. Big brother... darn, big sister, are you trying to reveal your identity just after I settled the matter for you?"
"Avalanche isn't dead yet."
Qin Xiao was already beyond words, and at the same moment, he thought of many things.
If someone were to touch Xue Qinghe, it could very likely expose his true identity.
In such a case,
the throne of the Tiandou Empire, would fly away again...
He looked at Dream Divine Machine, Bai Baoshan, and others who were rushing towards Xue Qinghe and immediately shouted, "Wait!"
Even sparing no effort, he used his Soul Power to project his voice with a thunderous sound.
His voice, accompanied by powerful Soul Power, made people's heads buzz.
But it must be said, this method was also very effective.
Everyone instinctively stopped in their tracks, looking at Qin Xiao with confusion.
"Your Highness, what is this?" Dream Divine Machine dared to ask.
"What I mean is..."
"Let him go, let me do this!"
Qin Xiao spoke, and with one step, the next moment he crossed a distance of several dozen meters and appeared in front of Xue Qinghe.
...
I'll organize my thoughts today and add more tomorrow.
"The heartbeat is slowing, the breath is weak; these are the symptoms of severe injuries,"
When Qin Xiao reached out to touch Xue Qinghe's wrist, he immediately detected an abnormality.
It was worse than he had imagined.
Normally, with Xue Qinghe's strength, it should not have come to this.
Unfortunately, Xue Xing, that Old Silver Coin, suddenly made a move.
Directly hitting Xue Qinghe's vital spot.
"To suffer such a grave injury and still hang on until now before collapsing; he's truly a tough man,"
Qin Xiao's estimation of Xue Qinghe couldn't help but rise a few notches.
But now was not the time for hesitation; if no treatment was administered now, it was likely he wouldn't survive.
Qin Xiao asked in a deep voice, "The Crown Prince is gravely injured; I wonder if there is a healing soul master in the imperial palace that can treat him?"
"What!"
"The Crown Prince is severely wounded?"
'...'
The crowd all showed looks of surprise and panic.
"Is there a healing soul master present?"
Emperor Xue Ye asked again in a deep voice.
It was then that everyone started to regain their senses from the shock.
However, no one spoke up.
"Your Majesty, we do have a powerful healing soul master at the Sky Dou Royal Academy, the owner of the Nine-heart Asiatic Apple, whose healing abilities are unmatched throughout the Tiandou Empire,"
Just as everyone was at a loss, President Meng suddenly spoke up.
"Nine-heart Asiatic Apple?"
Emperor Xue Ye's eyes lit up, "Quick, bring Ye Lingling here now, we must save Qinghe at all costs!"
Urgency filled his voice.
"Yes."
President Meng nodded solemnly and was about to leave.
But Qin Xiao stopped him, "There's no time, take the Crown Prince directly to the Sky Dou Royal Academy."
"Alright."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded gravely, "Then I will have to trouble Mr. Qin."
Qin Xiao nodded and looked at President Meng: "President Meng, I will wait for you at the entrance of the Sky Dou Royal Academy."
As his voice fell, Qin Xiao vanished on the spot with Xue Qinghe.
Boom, boom, boom...
It was then that a series of thunderous noises came from afar.
"Gulp."
Fleet Admiral Ge Long swallowed hard, his heart filled with astonishment.
"Is this Mr. Qin's true strength? Such speed is terrifying."
Subconsciously, he imagined what would happen if Qin Xiao attacked him.
The thought made him shudder.
He believed that it would be difficult for him to withstand even a single move from Qin Xiao.
Such a powerhouse was indeed terrifying.
"Your Majesty, what's the matter?"
After President Meng and Qin Xiao left, Bai Baoshan's tiny eyes suddenly showed shock.
He exclaimed in surprise while rushing to Emperor Xue Ye's side to support him.
"Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty!"
At this moment, Ge Long and the others were also intensely anxious.
They saw that Emperor Xue Ye now had a pale complexion, dim eyes, and seemed to have lost all his vitality.
"Cough cough."
"Cough cough cough."
Emperor Xue Ye could not help coughing.
Everyone watched with terror in their hearts.
They feared that Emperor Xue Ye would be unable to catch his breath and die on the spot.
Sigh...
After a long while, Emperor Xue Ye finally caught his breath, "It's alright, everyone. Don't panic. As you can see, my time is almost up."
"Your Majesty, don't say such things."
"You will certainly be fine."
'...'
Hearing everyone's words, Emperor Xue Ye suddenly smiled, "No need to comfort me any longer; today is my final day."
"I have but one wish, that you all devote your hearts and strength to supporting Qinghe. He is a good child, and the future of the Tiandou Empire will surely become even more prosperous in his hands."
"Yes!"
Marshal Ge Long, Bai Baoshan, and others all had looks of deep emotion on their faces.
Some even had tears sliding down their cheeks.
"Haha, good, very good."
"I leave the future of the Tiandou Empire in your hands."
"In this life of mine, I have no regrets."
With varying volume, Emperor Xue Ye slowly closed his eyes.
"Your Majesty!"
People cried out in grief.
...
"Yanzi, you've been gone for so many days, where did you go?"
"There was no news from you; I was really worried about you."
Inside the Sky Dou Royal Academy, Dugu Yan stepped into a small training field.
Upon the field, several figures all looked towards her. Among them, a tall young man dressed in a blue tight-fitting outfit asked with concern on his face.
He was the captain of the Star Luo Royal Team, Yu Tianheng.
Even as he spoke, he moved to give Dugu Yan a big hug.
But she stopped him, "Yu Tianheng, we're not that close, okay? Even if you're concerned about me, please keep an appropriate distance."
(This timeline is a bit early; in my setting, Yu Tianheng was pursuing Dugu Yan at this time.)
"Eh?"
Yu Tianheng was taken aback, "Yanzi, what do you mean by this?"
In his view, Dugu Yan had a good impression of him, so why had she suddenly become so distant?
Dugu Yan shook her head, "It means nothing more than keeping the distance that classmates should."
"Classmates?"
"I consider you my future girlfriend, yet you see me as just a classmate?"
"I've been pursuing you for so long, do you really have no feelings for me at all?"
Yu Tianheng's mentality collapsed in an instant.
In his mind, winning over Dugu Yan didn't seem far off, so why was there suddenly such a distance between them?
Meanwhile, Dugu Yan's eyes flashed with a hint of awkwardness.
Previously, she indeed had quite a positive view of Yu Tianheng.
But imperceptibly, she found that another figure had appeared in her heart.
That person was young and handsome, powerful, and what was more important, he had saved her and her grandfather's lives...
Simply perfect.
"To tell you the truth, there's already someone in my heart, and there's no room for you any longer."
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