"..."
Seeing that Tang Qing did not answer, Xue Beng became even more smug, thinking that the other party was intimidated by his status as a prince.
"I now command you to immediately read out the imperial edict, and then take your troops back to your northern fiefdom!"
Otherwise, don't blame me for punishing you for a grave offense of disrespect!"
"..."
Tang Qing finally spoke. His voice was soft, yet it reached the ears of everyone present clearly.
"What if I do not retreat?"
The avalanche was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage.
"Insolence! How dare you defy the imperial decree?!"
He pointed at Tang Qing's nose and cursed, "Tang Qing, don't push your luck!"
Who do you think you are?
"He's just a dog raised by the Xue family! Kneel down right now to thank them, then get lost!"
After hurling insults, he seemed to feel it wasn't enough, so he stepped forward, puffed out his chest, and said in an extremely provocative tone:
"Today, either you obediently withdraw your troops, or you cut off my throat!"
Avalanche was certain that Tang Qing would never dare to kill him!
To murder an imperial prince in front of an army of 100,000 and the entire city's inhabitants is an undeniable act of treason!
No matter how arrogant Tang Qing is, he can't bear this crime!
A strange light flashed deep in Xue Qinghe's eyes.
She never expected that her foolish younger brother would be so "brave".
However, she did not say anything to stop it.
She desperately wanted Tang Qing to actually kill Xue Beng in a fit of anger.
In that case, there would be no room for maneuver between Tang Qing and the Tian Dou royal family.
Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Bo were also watching with bated breath, both very curious about how the prince would handle such a situation.
Just then, Xue Qinghe suddenly spoke, saying in her gentle voice:
"Blue Silver King, although my fourth brother's words were harsh, they are true. You should withdraw your troops to avoid putting Father in a difficult position."
These words, though seemingly meant to offer advice, were actually adding fuel to the fire.
Hearing the Crown Prince's "support," Xue Beng became even more smug. He even stretched his neck and leaned closer to Tang Qing.
Come on! I'll stick my neck out here!
"If you've got the guts, then go ahead and chop here!"
"If you don't have the guts, then get out of here, you prince..."
"Whoosh—"
Before the word "get lost" could be uttered, a dazzling sword light, faster than anyone's visual limit, flashed by in an instant.
The sound of the avalanche stopped abruptly.
Time seemed to stand still at that moment.
The next second, a line of blood shot out from Avalanche's neck, staining the sky red.
"Uh...you..."
Xue Beng stared wide-eyed, his face filled with astonishment and confusion.
He clutched his neck, blood gushing from between his fingers.
"You...how dare you...kill me..."
"I… am… a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire…"
"Thump."
The avalanche's body crashed heavily to the ground, its life force rapidly fading away.
He died unable to understand how Tang Qing could actually dare to kill him.
Tang Qing slowly withdrew his hand, and a long sword appeared in his hand at some point. A drop of blood was sliding down the tip of the sword.
He casually flicked his wrist, wiping the blood droplets off the sword, and spoke calmly.
"A mere prince dares to obstruct me!"
The entire room fell silent.
All the onlookers were stunned; their mouths were agape, but they couldn't utter a sound.
The Blue Silver King... not only did he not retreat, but instead... killed the current emperor's son in the street!
The spies from various forces, including the Tang Sect, the Spirit Hall, and the Star Luo Empire, who were hidden among the crowd, were also deeply shocked.
Their pens were frantically writing on the paper.
"He's gone mad! The Blue Silver King has gone mad!"
"This Blue Silver King is too domineering! Too powerful!"
Zhu Zhuqing stood behind Tang Qing, her delicate body, wrapped in a tight-fitting long dress, trembled slightly.
She was deeply shaken as she looked at the bodies that had fallen in the avalanche.
Your Highness... is truly domineering!
Having been by the prince's side for so long, enjoying his favor and protection, she had almost forgotten.
The man before her was none other than the ruthless warrior who had fought across battlefields with unparalleled ferocity, who had forced the Star Luo Empire to cede territory and sue for peace, and who had even sent her to serve him as a war trophy!
Zhu Zhuqing's somewhat smug thoughts were instantly pulled back to reality, and she became extremely upright.
Those who defy the Blue Silver King shall die!
I must be wholeheartedly devoted to serving the prince well.
Dugu Bo looked at the head lying on the ground with its eyes wide open in death, and felt a chill run down his spine.
As expected of the Blue Silver King!
Fortunately, fortunately we are not enemies.
He was incredibly grateful that his decision to submit had been so wise.
His own granddaughter, Dugu Yan, even became his disciple.
If... if Yan Yan could catch the prince's eye, then the Dugu family would truly soar to new heights.
Xue Qinghe was also startled.
She had imagined countless possibilities, but she never expected that Tang Qing would kill Xue Beng so decisively and without the slightest hesitation.
After a brief moment of shock, a surge of ecstasy welled up inside me.
Kill them!
He actually killed Avalanche!
This time, Blue Silver King Tang Qing and the Heaven Dou Empire have completely broken off relations, with no possibility of reconciliation!
The world is finally going to descend into chaos!
Then my chance, Qian Renxue, has come!
Tang Qing... you really haven't disappointed me. Just wait, one day I will conquer you with my own hands!
Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts, Tang Qing's gaze slowly turned to Xue Qinghe.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
He asked calmly.
"Could it be that you also intend to stop me?"
Xue Qinghe's heart tightened, and he instantly snapped out of his euphoria.
She felt a palpable killing intent locking onto her, instantly soaking her clothes with cold sweat.
She had no doubt that if she dared to say "yes," the man's sword would be at her neck the next moment.
She was afraid that Tang Qing might act impulsively and kill her too, which would be such a terrible injustice.
Although she was determined to conquer this man, she was still far from being his match.
"No... I wouldn't dare."
Xue Qinghe quickly lowered his head and answered respectfully.
"The Blue Silver King's campaign against the rebels is to rid the country of a scourge; how dare Qinghe obstruct him?"
Upon hearing Xue Qinghe's sensible reply, the sharp murderous aura on Tang Qing's face vanished instantly, replaced by a gentle smile.
"hehe."
He laughed and stepped forward.
Alarm bells rang in Xue Qinghe's mind, and his body tensed up instinctively, yet he dared not take a single step back.
Tang Qing reached out and patted her chest lightly.
"Slap! Slap!"
"I knew it, His Highness the Crown Prince is a smart man."
"He's my good brother!"
"..."
Tang Qing's tone was as warm as if he were greeting an old friend he had known for many years.
However, Xue Qinghe froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.
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