LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 169: The Star Luo Emperor’s State of Mind Crumbles, What Have We Done
Chapter 169: The Star Luo Emperor's State of Mind Crumbles, What Have We Done
Star Luo Empire.
Within the palace.
The Star Luo Emperor was seething with rage. "Useless, all of them are useless! So many people infiltrated the palace to assassinate, and not a single one was caught?"
"Your Majesty, please calm down."
"Yes, Your Majesty, it's not that we are too weak, it's just that the enemies are too strong."
The Star Luo Emperor, seated at the head of the table, observed his courtiers in a state of disarray.
"Forget it, relying on you all, I probably won't even know how I'll die."
Despite his anger, the Star Luo Emperor gradually regained his composure.
"You don't know who carried out the assassination, but I do."
"Among the assassins in the past few days, there were at least five or six strong members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"What do you think we should do now?"
After uttering these words, the Star Luo Emperor looked at the courtiers in the hall and fell silent.
His words, however, elicited quite a response.
"Who? The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
"Weren't they supposed to be neutral? How did we provoke them?"
"Isn't this just pouring oil on the fire?"
A series of exclamations filled the hall.
They all understood that the Star Luo Empire had provoked a formidable enemy and suffered losses among its strongest members. Now, being targeted by a powerful force like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, what good could come of it?
What a disaster.
"Silence!"
The Star Luo Emperor's anger flared again, "Does panic solve any problems?"
The hall fell silent once more.
After a moment, someone finally spoke up.
"Your Majesty, I believe we should first communicate with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to understand the root of the problem. Then we can work towards resolving it."
"I agree."
"This colleague makes sense."
With these words, many reconsidered their stance.
Communicating and solving the problem—wasn't that the way to go? Or were we just seeking peace by bowing down? The flames of anger flickered in the Star Luo Emperor's eyes. "Enough! Do I need your advice on seeking peace?"
The courtiers: "..."
In truth, the courtiers were speechless.
They thought the Star Luo Emperor wanted peace but couldn't swallow his pride, so he let someone else say it, giving himself a way out.
"Your Majesty, with the Star Luo Empire facing such a powerful enemy, we no longer have the strength to deal with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. At this point, only the support of our ally, the Haotian Sect, can completely resolve the problem."
Another minister suggested.
The Haotian Sect, but the Haotian Sect hasn't paid any attention to us. The Star Luo Emperor fell silent for a long time before asking again, "Is there any other way?"
No one at the lower end of the table could answer.
What's the point of answering? Can't beat them, no strong support, don't want to submit, isn't this just being stubborn?
The Star Luo Empire was on the verge of collapse.
"Sigh."
After a long time, the Star Luo Emperor sat slowly on the throne. At this moment, he seemed to have aged ten years.
"Who is willing to go to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and find out why they want to assassinate me?"
"I am willing."
"So am I."
Half a month later.
The envoy returned and brought back a message.
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is determined to never reconcile with the Star Luo Royal Family."
When the Star Luo Emperor heard this news, his mentality collapsed.
"What a damn disaster!"
"What grudge, what hatred, they actually want to have an endless feud with my Dai Family?"
He racked his brains but couldn't figure out what was going on.
"Father, what should we do now?"
The former prince, now the Star Luo Crown Prince Dai Weisi, asked cautiously.
"What else can we do?"
After a long time, the Star Luo Emperor sighed, "Prepare to leave the Star Luo Imperial City at any time. This place, we can't stay here anymore."
Five months later.
Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
"Grandpa, now that more than half of the clan's disciples are dead or injured, do you still want to continue attacking the Star Luo Royal Family?"
Yu Tianxin came to Yu Luomian's side, his expression grave.
"Tianxin, it's already started, there's no turning back now."
Star Luo Empire.
Within the palace.
Yu Luomian let out a long sigh.
In reality, what he wanted to say wasn't that he ordered the attack on the Star Luo Royal Family. It was the moment when Yu Xiaofeng decided to help Yu Tianheng that there was no turning back.
"However, if we want to rely on our strength to fight the Star Luo Royal Family to the death, the cost is too great for me to bear."
To Yu Luomian's surprise, the Star Luo Royal Family was still quite powerful.
With the assistance of the Dark Devil Tiger and the Star Crown, he was no match. Although there weren't many strong individuals within the Star Luo Royal Family, they still had a considerable number of soul masters.
If Yu Yuanzhen hadn't died, if Qin Xiao hadn't killed hundreds of disciples of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, they would have easily dealt with the Star Luo Royal Family.
Unfortunately, there were no "ifs."
"Grandpa, then why did you say there's no way to stop?"
Yu Tianxin couldn't understand.
"It's difficult for me, but that doesn't mean no one else can do it."
After hearing Yu Luomian's words, Yu Tianxin vaguely guessed his thoughts. "Grandpa, are you suggesting we ask for help?"
"That's right."
Yu Luomian nodded heavily, somewhat melancholy. "Yes, I intend to ask for your aunt's help."
"Me, Auntie?"
Yu Tianxin was stunned.
Even Yu Luomian, a pure-blooded member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, couldn't solve the problem. Would it be useful to seek help from Liu Erlong, the mutated Fire Dragon?
However, it seemed that Yu Luomian didn't intend to consult Yu Tianxin's opinion. He just left with a sentence, "During my absence, you'll temporarily take charge of the sect. I'll be gone for a while."
Time passed.
Nine months later.
Haotian Sect.
"Hahaha, I've made it, I, Tang Chen, have made it!"
With a burst of laughter, a streak of red light shot out of the cave, hovering above the ruins of the Haotian Sect's mountain gate.
His blood-colored cloak billowed wildly behind him.
His eyes gleamed with a breathtaking light.
"Welcome back, Patriarch."
"Congratulations on the Patriarch's return to the peak!"
"Congratulations, Patriarch!"
As respectful voices rang out one after another, figures began to appear.
Tang Hao and Tang San stood at the forefront, looking at Tang Chen with complex expressions.
Excitement, excitement, anticipation.
"Little San, thanks to you, without you, I would never have been able to restore my cultivation."
Tang Chen looked at Tang San, solemnly saying, "From today onwards, you are the Vice-Patriarch of our Haotian Sect. When your cultivation reaches the realm of Titled Douluo, you will be able to succeed the position of Patriarch."
"Thank you for your grace, Patriarch."
Tang San bowed respectfully.
Tang Chen nodded in satisfaction and then turned to Tang Hao. "Hao'er, you will temporarily assume the position of Patriarch of the Haotian Sect. Little San is still young and needs your guidance to excel."
"Yes, I will follow your orders, Patriarch." Tang Hao also bowed respectfully.
Then, Tang Chen's gaze fell on Tang Hu.
Tang Hu's body trembled.
During this time, after the sect's destruction, he had been in charge of everything, from major matters to minor affairs, and even the livelihoods of hundreds of disciples.
In his twenties, his hair was already streaked with gray.
"What kind of reward will the Patriarch give me?"
"Will he teach me the supreme Great Xumi Hammer technique, or perhaps the Haotian Nine Supremes?"
Tang Hu pondered silently.
As a core disciple, he didn't think it was unreasonable to learn one of the Haotian Nine Supremes.
However.
After a moment of contemplation, Tang Chen finally spoke, "Tang Hu, you've done well. Without you, the disciples of the sect would still be scattered. You've contributed greatly to the survival of the sect during these times."
"For the sect."
Tang Hu's expression became solemn as he replied loudly.
Excitement began to rise in his heart.
After all, the more Tang Chen said he had worked hard, didn't that mean the greater the rewards would be?
Tang Chen pondered for a moment before continuing, "From today onwards, you don't need to manage the affairs of the sect anymore. Rest and relax for a while. Focus on cultivation. Let your Uncle Hao and your Third Brother handle the busy work."
"Yes, understood."
Tang Hu subconsciously nodded.
But.
He soon realized that something was amiss.
Tang San was promoted to Vice-Patriarch, Tang Hao was temporarily appointed Patriarch, but it seemed that apart from a verbal reward, he hadn't received anything at all?
Where were the sect's secret techniques? Not even one was going to be taught to me?
He looked up at Tang Chen, puzzled.
"Hahaha, look at me, what a memory lapse."
Tang Chen seemed to suddenly remember something and slapped his forehead.
On the other hand, Tang Hu's face once again revealed a hopeful expression.
"I forgot, the Patriarch must have forgotten! He should reward me with the sect's secret techniques now, right?" Tang Hu became excited again.
However.
He was surprised to find Tang Chen's gaze falling on Tang San instead. "Little San, you're proficient in medical skills, help your brother Hu with his physical condition."
What? Help me with my physical condition?
Tang Hu was stunned; this was not the outcome he wanted.
The secret techniques of Haotian Sect, what I wanted were the secret techniques of Haotian Sect!
"Yes."
Tang San agreed and directly took out a bottle of medicine, coming to Tang Hu's side. "Brother Hu, I noticed your health wasn't good. This is a pill I refined for you, called the Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill. It's very nourishing."
Tang Hu was bewildered. Do I need nourishment? I'm not weak!
He refused the Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill.
But Tang San insisted on stuffing it into his hands.
"Alright, Hao'er, Little San, stay."
"Everyone else, withdraw."
As Tang Chen spoke, he slowly descended.
Tang Hu's eyes flickered for a moment, but in the end, he didn't say anything and turned away.
However, in his heart, he had developed some resentment.
There was resentment towards Tang Chen, as well as towards Tang San and Tang Hao.
These three generations of ancestors completely disregarded him as a person.
Soon.
On the ruins of the Haotian Sect, only Tang Chen, Tang Hao, and Tang San remained.
"Patriarch, is this treatment of Tang Hu a bit..."
Tang Hao hesitated for a moment, unable to help but ask.
The people present were not simple characters, and naturally noticed Tang Hu's abnormality.
"Is it a bit too much?" Tang Chen asked in return.
Tang Hao nodded.
But Tang Chen shook his head. "I don't think it's too much. After all, Tang Hu knows too much. Even if we don't act, I already have plans to deal with him."
At these words, Tang Hao and Tang San were both taken aback.
Indeed, during this nearly year-long period, Tang Hu had taken care of their daily lives. Who knows what Tang Hu had discovered? After all, they sacrificed many disciples of the sect to extend their lives by replacing their blood. If this matter were exposed, their reputation would be completely ruined. How could they continue to thrive in the world of soul masters?
"Forget it, let's not bother with him for now. Just observe him more in normal times. I'm keeping you two here because there's something important to discuss."
As Tang Chen spoke, Tang Hao and Tang San both focused their gaze on him, waiting for his next words.
Tang Chen continued, "Thanks to Little San, I've managed to eliminate the threat of the Blood Poison and suppress that damn creature inside me over the past year."
"However, I've only managed to suppress it tightly, not eradicate it completely."
"What!"
"That creature's strength is so formidable!"
Tang Hao and Tang San were both shocked.
They had thought that a year would be enough for Tang Chen to fully recover, but it seemed they were far from it.
Seeing the nervous expressions on his son and grandson's faces, Tang Chen smiled, "Don't worry, although the hidden danger still exists, it no longer poses a threat to me. As long as I don't go all out against anyone, that creature won't have a chance to take advantage of me."
"Moreover, I have a way to eradicate it."
Tang San asked eagerly, "Really?"
"Of course." Tang Chen nodded with a smile. "I'm going to visit Sea God Island and ask the Sea God Pavilion's Grand Elder, Bo Saixi, to use the Sea God's Light to completely refine that beast. After that, I'll return to the City of Slaughter and open the Ninth Trial to inherit the godly position."
"When I return, it will be the moment when all enemies tremble under my feet. I will make the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's blood flow like a river, and I will make Qin Xiao pay a thousandfold!"
Tang Chen's voice was filled with hatred and cold killing intent.
Tang Hao and Tang San trembled involuntarily.
"In that case, Hao'er and Little San, wait for me to return triumphantly at Haotian Sect!"
Tang Hao clasped his hands together and bowed slightly.
"We'll wait for the Patriarch's triumphant return." Tang San followed Tang Hao's lead.
"Hahaha, both of you wait to reign supreme with me."
Tang Chen laughed heartily, his voice filled with undisguised pride.
He could already envision that upon his return as a god, all living beings in the world would prostrate themselves before him.
Amidst the laughter.
Tang Chen's figure turned into a streak of light and shot towards the sky.
After a long time.
When Tang Chen's figure completely disappeared, Tang Hao and Tang San slowly retracted their gazes.
Suddenly, Tang San remembered something, "Father, the plea for help from the Star Luo Empire, you didn't show it to the Patriarch."
Tang Hao waved his hand indifferently, "I intentionally didn't show it to the Patriarch. The Patriarch is currently in a critical situation. Once he successfully ascends as a god, the situation in the continent of Douluo will undergo earth-shaking changes. By then, whether the Star Luo Empire can survive remains to be seen."
"So, the current chaotic situation in the Star Luo Empire, let them solve it themselves. Even if they can't solve it, it doesn't matter if it's destroyed. For us, the more chaotic the future situation is, the more suitable it is for our Haotian Sect to grow!"
After hearing Tang Hao's words, Tang San silently nodded, "I understand."
He knew there was no need to say more.
Tang Hao's words contained great ambition.
But.
He liked it.
(End of this chapter)
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