"No!"
Ah Yin's voice was choked with sobs.
"No! Hao! You can't do this!"
"Whether he is our son or not, you cannot kill people arbitrarily!"
Tang Hao remained unmoved, merely letting out a cold snort.
"If he isn't, then he deserves to die."
"If he really is..."
There was no trace of fatherly warmth in Tang Hao's eyes, only a cold indifference.
"Then it is his duty as a son to resurrect you!"
"I have never raised this child for a single day, and I have no feelings for him whatsoever."
"What does it matter whether he is our son or not?"
A-Yin's leaves swayed wildly, as if she couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"You...you actually want to kill your own son?"
Tang Hao took another big gulp of wine and let out a long burp.
"Everything he has is given to him by us—his life, his martial spirit, his bloodline!"
"Now, isn't it only right that he dedicates his life to you?"
"What does it matter to me whether he lives or dies?"
"As long as you can be resurrected, that's enough!"
"You...you're a madman!"
Ah Yin's mind was filled with despair and pain, and there was no more sound in the cave.
...
The Heavenly Dou Empire, the Golden Palace.
Civil and military officials lined up on both sides, creating a solemn atmosphere.
On the dragon throne, Emperor Xueye, dressed in a dragon robe, had a majestic expression, but deep in his eyes, there was a trace of barely perceptible fear.
His gaze kept drifting towards the figure standing at the head of all the officials.
Tang Qing, dressed in a purple royal robe, stood tall and straight like a pine tree. He stood there quietly, exuding an imposing and awe-inspiring aura that made all the civil and military officials in the court feel a little breathless.
Emperor Xueye's gaze met that of Prince Xuexing below.
Prince Xuexing immediately understood, stepped forward, bowed, and began to speak.
"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Champion has been away from the capital for four years. Now he has returned in triumph, which is truly a blessing for our Tiandou."
However, the Marquis of Champion's fiefdom, 'Blue Silver,' is in dire need of reconstruction. I believe His Highness the King of Blue Silver should also visit his fiefdom as soon as possible."
As soon as these words were spoken, several members of the imperial family immediately echoed them in the court.
"That's right, His Highness is absolutely right."
"The Blue Silver Region is the foundation of the Prince's power; he cannot leave it for long."
Emperor Xueye listened and nodded inwardly.
We can no longer let this jinx stay in Tiandou City.
He commands the Xuanjia Heavy Army and his own strength is unfathomable. Keeping him in the capital is like a sword hanging over one's head.
He, the emperor, couldn't sleep peacefully for a single day.
He would never forget the scene four years ago when Tang Qing stabbed the censor to death with a single sword in front of the entire court.
That swift and decisive sword strike still haunts him to this day, giving him recurring nightmares.
He was terrified that one day that sword would fall on his neck.
Emperor Xueye cleared his throat and spoke in the gentlest possible tone.
"King Lan Yin has made great contributions and should be resting well in the capital."
"However, what Prince Xuexing said makes sense; your fiefdom does indeed need you as its master."
"I wonder... what does the Blue Silver King think?"
After he finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.
All eyes were on Tang Qing, curious about his answer.
Tang Qing slowly raised her eyes, her gaze calm.
"Can."
In short, it was decisive and efficient.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xueye was overjoyed, but he maintained the composure of an emperor.
"Alright, since that's the case..."
He had already planned everything out in his mind.
He deliberately designated Tang Qing's fiefdom in the southeast of the Heaven Dou Empire, right next to the sphere of influence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
The purpose was to create a conflict between them over territory and interests.
Once Tang Qing goes to his fiefdom, given his domineering nature, he will inevitably clash with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
At that time, would those two old guys, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, just sit idly by?
As long as they make a move, no matter how strong Tang Qing is, he will inevitably suffer a loss.
At that time, his prestige as the "Invincible God of War" will be damaged, and I will be able to weaken him by secretly using some political maneuvering!
Prince Xuexing and Prince Xue Beng, who was standing next to him, both showed joy on their faces.
The others in the court were either happy or disappointed, their expressions varying.
"Court adjourned!"
With a loud shout from a palace attendant, the tense morning court session finally came to an end.
Tang Qing turned around and walked straight out of the hall.
"Tang Qing, wait a minute!"
A cold voice came from behind.
Xue Qinghe quickly caught up and blocked Tang Qing's path.
He looked at Tang Qing, his brows furrowed.
"Are you stupid?!"
How could you agree to go to the fiefdom?
"Do you know whose territory your fiefdom borders? It's the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!"
"Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong are both Title Douluos above level 95! Especially that Sword Douluo, whose attack power is said to be the strongest on the continent!"
Xue Qinghe's tone carried a hint of anxiety and worry that she herself was unaware of.
Tang Qing found her appearance somewhat amusing.
Let's not even talk about the Xuanjia Army under his command.
In terms of personal strength alone, his soul power has now reached level 97, and his actual combat strength far exceeds his level.
Let alone Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, even if the two of them joined forces, they probably wouldn't be able to force me to use my full strength.
Tang Qing merely glanced at Xue Qinghe, who was looking anxious, a playful smile curving her lips.
"how?"
"Your Highness, are you worried about me?"
Looking at Tang Qing's nonchalant, even somewhat enjoyable, expression, Xue Qinghe felt a nameless anger rise in his heart.
She felt like a clown who was more anxious than the emperor.
Looking at his refreshed appearance, with that lingering languor between his brows, there was not a trace of the sharpness he displayed in the imperial court.
It's obvious that he must have spent the night with that Zhu Zhuqing last night.
snort!
Xue Qinghe sneered inwardly, a surge of sourness welling up uncontrollably.
"I think you've been bewitched by a woman; you're no longer the Blue Silver King who swept through seventy-two cities!"
She left those words behind.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is not as simple as you think. You'd better watch yourself!"
After saying that, Xue Qinghe didn't look at him again, turned and left, her back view showing obvious anger.
Tang Qing stood there, touching his nose, somewhat helpless.
baffling.
Why is this woman so angry?
...
The news that Blue Silver King Tang Qing was about to head to his fiefdom spread like wildfire throughout the entire Heaven Dou City.
Heaven Dou City, Shrek Academy.
In the simple wooden cabin, Shrek and his friends gathered together once again.
"Have you heard? The Blue Silver King is going to his fiefdom!"
Ma Hongjun said excitedly.
"His fiefdom seems to be right next to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!"
Tang San nodded, his expression somewhat complicated.
"Yes, that's His Majesty's arrangement."
(End of chapter)