In the comparison video, when seeing Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, put on a bitter expression...
...stating that some questioned "his" qualifications for Overseeing the State, some were secretly conspiring with ill intent, and others couldn't wait for Emperor Xue Ye to never wake up so they could profit.
Regarding this, whether it was the Black World or the White World...
Many people's mouths twitched, feeling that Qian Renxue was like a thief crying "stop thief."
They believed that someone would question Qian Renxue's qualifications for Overseeing the State.
But to say someone was secretly conspiring with ill intent...
Isn't that exactly what you, Qian Renxue, are doing yourself!
White World, Heaven Dou Imperial City.
"This Qian Renxue murdered two princes of our royal Family and has usurped the position of Crown Prince of our Heaven Dou Empire for many years."
"In this comparison video, she even has the gall to cry'stop thief,' saying others are secretly conspiring with ill intent."
"Isn't she the one doing exactly that?!"
Regarding Qian Renxue's "thief crying stop thief" behavior in the comparison video...
Prince Xue Xing felt nothing but fury.
"Fortunately, under the exposure of the Black World's comparison video, she has been revealed!"
"Otherwise, she really would have succeeded!"
The comparison video continued to play.
[In the tea room, the fragrance of tea curled in the air.]
[Faced with Xue Qinghe's request for guidance, Tang Chuan couldn't help but fall into a brief silence.]
[His knuckles lightly tapped the smooth red sandalwood tabletop, his gaze fixed on the tea leaves floating in the cup, as if weighing and pondering.]
[After a long while, Tang Chuan slowly raised his head, a flash of complexity in his eyes. He sighed softly and said:]
["Your Highness."]
["If speaking as Earl Blue Silver, I should naturally advise Your Highness to act cautiously, consider the bigger picture, balance all parties, and strive for a smooth transition so as not to let the Empire fall into chaos."]
["But setting aside that identity, and speaking only... as a friend, my suggestion is just one word—"]
[Tang Chuan's tone suddenly shifted. While still calm, it now carried a bone-chilling, cold killing intent. He looked directly into Xue Qinghe's slightly constricting pupils and said word by word:]
["That is, kill!"]
[Inside the tea room, the air seemed to freeze instantly.]
["For those who secretly conspire, harbor ill intentions, and seek to act improperly, reasoning with them, talking about balance, or seeking stability is all in vain."]
["They are like maggots on rotten meat; they will only breed frantically and erode the foundation when you are weak."]
["Indecisiveness will only give them more time and courage."]
[Tang Chuan's voice was cold and devoid of emotion, as if stating a simple fact.]
["To be safe, and to avoid even greater turmoil should His Majesty's condition fluctuate, the most effective and thorough method is to uproot these rebellious subjects and kill them all cleanly with thunderous force before they have fully gained momentum!"]
["A problem is only no longer a problem when it is physically solved."]
[At this point, Tang Chuan paused and said with a cold sneer:]
["As for what kind of gossip or backlash this move might trigger, or how the future situation might evolve... Your Highness, extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures."]
["Cutting the Gordian knot might be painful and bloody, but it is better than the problem suddenly exploding at a critical moment, becoming impossible to solve."]
["That would be the real trouble!"]
[Xue Qinghe listened quietly. The usual gentle smile on his face had long since vanished, replaced by a complex gravity.]
[His hands, resting on his knees, unconsciously tightened.]
[Tang Chuan's words were completely different from any advice he usually heard; they were naked, direct, and cruel, yet they felt like a heavy hammer smashing the hesitation in his heart.]
[Rather than letting the problem continue to ferment and form an unsolvable mess later...]
[Cutting the Gordian knot! Physically eliminating the threat was undoubtedly the best way to handle it!]
[Xue Qinghe took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.]
[As he exhaled, Xue Qinghe's eyes also became cold and determined.]
[He slowly stood up, solemnly cupped his hands toward Tang Chuan, and gave a deep bow.]
["Brother Tang Chuan, your words have truly awakened me from a dream."]
["Your suggestion has resolved the greatest confusion and hesitation in my heart."]
["Great kindness cannot be thanked with words. I know what to do regarding the matters that follow."]
[Originally, Xue Qinghe had wanted to keep Tang Chuan to enjoy a lunch banquet at the Crown Princes Mansion.]
[But Tang Chuan politely declined with a cupped-hand salute.]
["I appreciate Your Highness's kindness."]
["However, I have important matters to attend to and need to return to the Azure Emperor Sect, so I must take my leave."]
[Now, because he had successively obtained the Mirror Shadow Beast Torso Bone + external Spirit Bone: heart-protecting mirror, as well as the fourth Spirit Ability of his Second Spirit, the Gold-Eating Heavenly Gang Hammer: Titan Heavenly Gang Transformation...]
[Tang Chuan was eager to return to the Azure Emperor Sect. On one hand, to digest his recent gains, and on the other, to have the Azure Emperor Sect begin preparations.]
[He felt that the continental situation was about to fall into chaos! Weapons, armor, and supplies... they all had to be stockpiled and prepared now!]
[Xue Qinghe could only reluctantly see him off.]
[After leaving the Crown Princes Mansion, Tang Chuan immediately rose into the air, turning into a streak of light and heading straight for the Azure Emperor Sect located in the Earl Blue Silver Territory.]
[At Tang Chuan's speed, he quickly crossed the mountains and ridges, and the mountain gate of the Azure Emperor Sect came into view.]
[Tang Chuan restrained his aura and landed on the plaza in front of the Sect Master's Mansion.]
[As soon as he landed, several beautiful figures who had been waiting there immediately surrounded him; they were Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Zhu Zhuqing, Huo Wu, and Bai Chenxiang.]
[The faces of the girls were filled with obvious concern and anxiety.]
["Tang Chuan! You're finally back!"]
[Dugu Yan, having the most impatient personality, was the first to rush forward. She grabbed Tang Chuan's arm and asked urgently:]
["What exactly did Grandpa want with you in such a hurry? Did something big happen?"]
[Although Ye Lingling didn't speak, her clear eyes were fixed on Tang Chuan, hiding a trace of worry.]
[Zhu Zhuqing stood quietly a bit further back, her beautiful eyes also carrying a hint of concern and inquiry.]
[Huo Wu's brows were slightly furrowed; she had clearly heard some rumors as well.]
[Bai Chenxiang also looked tense.]
[Looking at these beautiful faces—some gorgeous, some cold, some heroic, some spirited—Tang Chuan did not hide anything. He briefly explained what Dugu Bo had told him about Emperor Xue Ye being seriously ill and suspected of being poisoned, as well as his own prediction that the continent might be about to fall into chaos.]
[After hearing this, the girls were all shocked and lost their color.]
[The Emperor poisoned, the Crown Prince Overseeing the State, the court unstable... To them, who came from various great families and knew the dangers of politics well, it was all too clear what this meant.]
["It's... actually that serious?"]
[Ye Lingling murmured. Coming from the Nine Heart Begonia Family, she was sensitive to medicine and toxicology, and understood the terrifying implications behind the Emperor being poisoned even better.]
["Is Grandpa... alright?"]
[Dugu Yan was more worried about Dugu Bo being too deeply involved.]
["Sect Master, what should we do?"]
[Zhu Zhuqing was concise, asking the key question.]
["Soldiers will be blocked by generals, and water will be covered by earth."]
[Tang Chuan's tone was calm, yet it carried a reassuring steadiness.]
["The Azure Emperor Sect has its own ways to cope. The priority right now is to improve our own strength."]
[His gaze swept over the girls, and a faint smile appeared on his face as he asked, "It's been a while, and we've only been talking about these troublesome matters. How has your cultivation been progressing lately?"]
[Since he had broken through level eighty, hunted the Demon Eye Blood Magic Tree in the Star Dou Great Forest for its spirit ring, and obtained the Devouring Spirit Ability...]
[...he had either been in the Slaughter City or back in seclusion, then busy with various other matters.]
[It had been nearly a month since he last saw the girls.]
(End of Chapter)
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