Chapter 523 Reactions from all parties (4k)
There is a premise in the saying "It will not bring harm to the family," that is, it will not bring harm to the family.
Whether actively or passively, since Xu Tianzhen accepted the benefits brought about by his father's rebellion and seizing the throne, he should pay a corresponding price for it.
The reason why Xu Zihuang changed his mind was because he could see the truest thoughts deep in Xu Tianzhen's eyes. Xu Tianzhen, like him before, had no ability to decide his own destiny.
But the difference between him and Xu Tianzhen is that he was born with a unique talent. After getting out of trouble, he was able to use his strength to break through the shackles of fate, and in turn became a being who controlled the destiny of others. And Xu Tianzhen will be bound by his identity throughout his life.
Although Xu Tianzhen's status as the royal princess of the Sun and Moon Empire is noble, she is nothing more than a higher-level canary at best.
It is undeniable that Xu Tianran does love Xu Tianzhen very much. But the more reason is that Xu Tianzhen cannot pose a threat to his status, and can even be used as a marriage tool to further consolidate his rule.
"You want to let me go?" Xu Tianzhen looked at Xu Zihuang's back blankly. She had already made up her mind to die on her own initiative, but now she was a little confused.
Xu Zihuang turned around and met Xu Tianzhen's eyes.
"Isn't that what you've always wanted?"
Xu Tianzhen's pupils shrank slightly, and the gaze he looked at Xu Zihuang suddenly changed, and he murmured to himself: "You know everything? When?"
"That meeting four years ago at the Continental Young Soul Master Elite Competition."
Xu Tianzhen fell into silence. Everyone present listened to the conversation between Xu Zihuang and Xu Tianzhen, all with their own thoughts.
Although it seemed like a joke, Orange had always had a good impression of Xu Tianzhen. Compared with Xu Tianran, who is always scheming and has a dark heart, Xu Tianzhen, who acts willfully, is simply the other extreme. She could tell that it was not entirely Xu Tianzhen's disguise.
Xu Tianzhen could finally reach such an ending, and Orange could feel relieved.
At this moment, Kong Deming couldn't help but remind Xu Zihuang in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, Tianzhen is the only inheritor of the Sun Martial Spirit in the direct lineage of the royal family."
Although Kong Deming was not good at the sophistication of human nature, he also understood the truth behind this. He can express his thoughts in different directions, but he cannot dictate to the future ruler of the Sun and Moon Empire.
Of course, everyone present could hear the implication of Kong Deming's words. The Sun Martial Spirit is the orthodoxy of the royal family, and the inheritance of the Sun Martial Spirit cannot be cut off in the royal family of the Sun and Moon Empire.
It seems that in the end, Xu Tianzhen still couldn't escape the shackles of his origin and destiny.
Xu Zihuang looked at Kong Deming calmly, his eyes were as calm as ever, and his deep eyes seemed to make people feel like they were falling into an abyss.
Kong Deming's figure froze, but the emotion in his eyes was only calm. He said these words without any selfish motives, and it was entirely for the sake of the inheritance of the Sun and Moon Empire.
If the time comes, the Silver Moon Martial Spirit, who has been peerless in the royal family for many years, may even return to the royal family.
Suddenly, Xu Tianzhen returned to his usual carefree demeanor and spoke out to break the slightly dull atmosphere.
"Hmph! I will leave if you ask me to? I won't. I will stay in the palace. If you want to kill me, you can do it at any time."
After saying this, Xu Tianzhen turned around and walked away regardless. The red luxurious palace dress danced elegantly with her movements, like a flaming elf leaping in the dark night.
What no one noticed was the lightness deep in Xu Tianzhen's eyes, which seemed to completely vent the depression in his chest.
It can also be seen from Xu Tianzhen's performance that she really doesn't have much feelings for Xu Tianran.
Ever since Xu Tianran executed his direct brothers one by one, his image in Xu Tiantian's eyes had changed, and an invisible barrier quietly appeared between the two. It's just that Xu Tianran himself has never noticed it.
Including Xu Tianyuan, everyone in the Imperial Dragon Soul Mentor Group looked at each other, and then looked at Xu Zihuang. Seeing that Xu Zihuang never said anything, they did not stop him and allowed Xu Tianzhen to leave.
Xu Zihuang closed his eyes in silence, as if he didn't care about Xu Tianzhen's affairs at all. Ye Guyi and Orange looked at each other in tacit understanding.
The turmoil in Mingdu lasted for several days, but with the intervention of the five soul master groups of the Hand of the Protector, the overall situation was relatively stable.
The news released in the palace is that Xu Zihuang, the only son of King Zihuang, rehabilitated his father and killed Xu Tianran, who had colluded with the evil soul master. With the support of the leader of Mingde Hall, Jing Hongchen and others, he will be held in the southern suburbs of Mingdu seven days later. Sacrifice to heaven and ascend the throne. Xu Zihuang even directly removed the status of the Holy Spirit Sect as the state religion, and immediately announced that after he ascended the throne, he would mobilize the whole country to encircle and suppress these evil soul masters.
For a time, the whole world was in a state of excitement.
Some people in the Sun and Moon Empire are happy and some are worried. The nobles and officials in the southern part of the Sun and Moon Empire were extremely excited because they had an old relationship with King Zihuang. Those who have clearly supported Xu Tianran are always worried that they will be liquidated.
Five days passed quickly. This news spread to almost every corner of the three empires that originally belonged to Douluo Continent.
Early this morning, senior officials from the three major empires and Shrek Academy also received invitations to go to Mingdu to observe Xu Zihuang's enthronement ceremony.
The dormitory building of the Soul Guidance Department of Shrek Academy.
When He Caitou was researching and making soul tools in the Soul Guidance Department of the outer courtyard, he would basically live in this dormitory building not far from the Soul Guidance Department's experimental area.
What is very rare is that He Caitou has stayed in the dormitory for the past few days without going out. He neither drew the design drawings of the soul guidance device nor started making the soul guidance device. Instead, he just sat blankly on the bed in the dormitory, looking up at the ceiling.
Xu Zihuang completed his revenge on Xu Tianran so easily, he couldn't help but feel unreal.
When he learned that his great revenge had been avenged, He Caitou also poured out his emotions crazily at first. But after the incident, he became confused, and it was only today that he recognized his heart.
He found that the only obsession in his heart was that hatred. Nowadays, he no longer cares about his identity as the former crown prince of the Sun and Moon Empire, and hopes to stay in Shrek Academy as He Caitou.
After realizing it, He Caitou suddenly stood up, then sat down again with a wry smile.
"Zihuang, it turns out you have seen it a long time ago."
It was precisely because Xu Zihuang knew what he was thinking that he didn't come to find him.
"Having you ascend the throne is a good thing for the academy and the three original empires of Douluo Continent. At least while you are in control of the Sun and Moon Empire, this peace will continue."
But what He Caitou didn't know was that Xu Zihuang's ambitions went far beyond that.
At the same time, the conference hall on the first floor of Poseidon Pavilion.
The long table was filled with all the elders from Poseidon Pavilion. The four deans, Yan Shaozhe, Xian Liner, Qian Duoduo, and Cai Meier, are also here. Sitting at the lowest positions on both sides of the long table were Zhang Lexuan and Beibei.
According to Mr. Mu's instructions during his lifetime, the Tang Clan will occupy a seat as a member of the Poseidon Pavilion.
Beibei is now a high-level soul saint. With the speed of his cultivation, he will be able to break through to the Eight-ring Soul Douluo realm in the next one to two years, which can be regarded as a breakthrough. The seat of a member of the Tang Sect Poseidon Pavilion was naturally filled by him.
But it is a pity that even with the full support of Shrek Academy, the development of Tang Sect is extremely limited.
After learning about the changes in the Imperial Palace of the Sun and Moon Empire, Mr. Xuan felt significantly relieved.
Mr. Xuan waved his hands, looked at everyone helplessly and said, "To be honest, the development of things was completely beyond my expectation. I didn't expect that the only son of the Zihuang King in the Sun and Moon Empire survived and successfully assassinated Xu. Naturally. Let’s all express our opinions.”
After hesitating for a moment, Mr. Song said in a deep voice: "I have also heard about the Purple Huang King of the Sun and Moon Empire. Under his rule, the southern part of the Sun and Moon Empire was once rich and prosperous. At that time, he also restrained his troops and never The original Douluo Continent that once invaded us. Judging from these circumstances, the news coming out should be correct. The Zihuang King was most likely persecuted by Xu Tianran and the evil soul master in collusion. But the most important thing is that Zihuang King An attitude shown by Wang Duzi. Returning the occupied territory to the Tianhun Empire shows that he does not have the wolfish ambitions of Xu Tianran."
"I agree with Mr. Song's point of view." Yan Shaozhe nodded in agreement, then changed his tone and said.
"But I think that the only son of the Purple Huang King returned the territory of the Tianhun Empire, perhaps more because of the current situation. He stands so firmly on the opposite side of the Holy Spirit Religion and is already under tremendous pressure. He definitely does not want us to The three empires that originally belonged to the Douluo Continent are taking advantage of the situation to counterattack. Rather than being forced to spit out the territory of the Tianhun Empire, it is better to return it voluntarily and sell it as a favor. "
"Yan Shaozhe, at such an old age, I didn't expect you to still judge a gentleman with a villain's heart." Xian Lin'er snorted coldly without giving Yan Shaozhe any face.
"Not to mention whether your conjectures are true, the fact that the only son of the Purple Huang King dares to speak out and mobilize the power of the whole country to destroy the evil soul master shows his righteousness and greatness. If it were you, would you dare to confront two extreme fighters head-on? Is Luo’s Holy Spirit Church?”
Yan Shaozhe frowned and was about to refute, but was interrupted by Mr. Xuan's words.
"Lin'er, what suggestions do you have?"
Xian Lin'er's attitude towards Mr. Xuan was different from before. She sat up slightly and said sternly: "Mr. No. Even if we take a step back, the Holy Spirit Cult has poisoned the continent over the years and killed countless lives. The Sun Moon Empire is willing to eliminate these evil soul masters, which is undoubtedly a good thing for the entire continent. Even if our college does not provide Help, but don’t take advantage of others.”
"Lin'er, haven't you heard of a saying? It's called guarding against others." Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but remind her.
"The only son of the Purple Huang King has been silent for so many years without any news being leaked. His forbearance and courage are extraordinary. Such a person is definitely not as simple as you think."
Zhang Lexuan and Beibei are still junior and obviously will not participate in such a debate. Other seniors expressed their opinions from time to time.
Finally, Mr. Xuan made the final decision, making the conference hall on the first floor of Poseidon Pavilion quiet again.
"What Shaozhe and Lin'er said are reasonable. We must be on guard against others, but it is indeed in line with the righteousness of the Sun and Moon Empire to eliminate the evil soul masters of the Holy Spirit Sect. In order to deal with these evil soul masters, the Sun and Moon Empire will For a long time, we will no longer have the energy to launch an invasion of our original Douluo Continent. In addition, returning the territory of the Tianhun Empire has at least shown considerable sincerity to our original Douluo Continent. So, I Take people to see in person and see the future leader of the Sun and Moon Empire. If nothing else happens, our three major empires that originally belonged to Douluo Continent should also have received invitations. By then, we originally belonged to Douluo Continent With the strong men around us gathering together, the one we need to worry about should be the Sun and Moon Empire."
As the master of Poseidon Pavilion, Mr. Xuan said so, so naturally no one would refute it. And what Mr. Xuan said is indeed very reasonable. In that case, the Sun and Moon Empire would definitely not be stupid enough to confront so many powerful people from the Douluo Continent near the capital. After all, a battle of this level would most likely involve the entire Mingdu.
Before the meeting was about to end, Zhang Lexuan asked Mr. Xuan with some concern: "Mr. Xuan, is there no news about Tianhuang so far?"
She cares from the bottom of her heart for Yu Tianhuang, a rising star who is so outstanding that she has gradually become obsolete. Moreover, she had promised Mr. Mu back then that she would protect Shrek Academy with Yu Tianhuang in the future.
Mr. Xuan shook his head, then smiled and comforted: "Tianhuang killed Zhong Liwu and other titled Douluo evil soul masters in Dragon City. He must have cultivated the complementary second soul core of yin and yang to be able to have such a terrifying battle." Power. With the Yin-Yang complementary soul core and Titled Douluo-level cultivation, I am afraid that there will be no one who can threaten him on the entire continent. Don’t worry, with Tianhuang’s character, it must be because of differences. Things were delayed. Maybe this kid was thinking about replenishing the soul ring for his second martial soul, so he didn't return to the academy in time."
"Speaking of which, the only son of King Zihuang is also extremely talented. He was able to successfully assassinate Xu Tianran. Although we don't know his specific cultivation level, he must be incomparable to Tianhuang." Beibei was also deeply moved, with an expression on his face. Feeling.
Since they met ten years ago, Yu Tianhuang has gradually widened the gap between them. He could be said to have personally witnessed the growth of Yu Tianhuang.
At the same time, the royal families of the Tianhun Empire, Star Luo Empire, and Dou Ling Empire also received invitations from the Sun and Moon Empire.
In the main hall of Tiandou City Imperial Palace.
Vina, wearing a purple gold crown and a gorgeous and graceful palace dress, sat on the throne, with civil and military ministers standing on both sides of the palace.
At this time, Wei Na was reading a handwritten letter from the 'only son of Prince Zihuang'. There was only one sentence on the letter, but when she saw this, she stood up suddenly as if she had been struck by lightning.
"Vina, now you can tell me your choice again."