Inside the main hall, there was deathly silence.
You could hear a pin drop.
All eyes were focused on the still-warm corpse. Emperor Dai Tianfeng of the Star Luo Empire, the man who had ruled the empire for decades, had died so casually.
Davis, slumped on the ground, trembled like a leaf in the autumn wind.
His pupils contracted sharply, reflecting Tang Qing's calm, expressionless face.
Fear, like icy seawater, instantly engulfed him from his feet to his head.
That's wrong.
Everything was wrong.
All his previous arrogance and confidence were shattered into dust at this moment by that azure spear.
His military strategy was so brilliant that, after a seven-day agreement, he arrived at the city gates on the fifth day.
No, from the time it took to conquer the city to the time it took to enter this court, it didn't even take the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
This is hardly a war.
This was clearly a crushing defeat, a massacre!
Power blinded him, making him forget the terror of the man before him.
He remembered.
That nightmare of sweeping away all opponents on the battlefield by himself and being exceptionally named "Champion Marquis"!
That man is more than just the Blue Silver King!
"No...don't kill me!"
Davis finally broke down. He crawled toward Tang Qing on all fours, tears streaming down his face, looking utterly pathetic.
"I was wrong! Champion Marquis! Lord Blue Silver King! I will never dare to do it again!"
He kowtowed repeatedly, his voice hoarse.
"I am willing to submit! The Star Luo Empire is willing to submit! Please spare my life! I am willing to serve you like a slave!"
Tang Qing lowered her eyes, looking at the prince at her feet who had no dignity whatsoever, her gaze unchanged.
He didn't even say a word.
It was just a flick of the wrist.
Pfft.
The Blue Silver Overlord Spear, like a phantom, pierced Davis's throat in an instant, forever silencing his remaining words.
The light in Davis's eyes dimmed quickly, his body twitched a few times, and then he fell silent.
Tang Qing sheathed his spear, a drop of blood sliding down its tip and spreading into a small red plum blossom on the polished floor.
His gaze swept over the silent nobles and ministers of Xingluo in the main hall.
"The entire Dai royal family will be executed."
His voice was calm, yet it sounded like a judgment from the depths of hell, sending a shiver down everyone's spine.
"All nobles with titles of marquis or above, and their immediate family members, shall be executed."
"In the imperial court, any official of the third rank or above who resists or harbors disloyalty shall be killed."
He issued commands clearly and without the slightest hesitation.
Xue Qinghe stood behind him, watching this man methodically cleanse the upper structure of a thousand-year-old empire, his heart filled with turbulent waves.
Ruthless and decisive.
This is his true style of doing things.
"Pass on my orders."
Tang Qing's gaze turned to the outside of the hall, and his voice echoed throughout the entire palace and even the entire Star Luo City.
"The entire army must be disciplined and must not disturb the people, loot, or kill innocent people indiscriminately."
"Those who disobey the order will die."
Once the order was given, the black-armored soldiers, who had been like killing machines, instantly became orderly in their actions.
They only targeted the noble mansions and imperial guards that resisted, and did not harm the common people on the streets.
Overnight, the sky over Xingluo City changed.
...
Deep within the palace lies the national treasury.
The massive metal door was pushed open, and a blinding light instantly illuminated Tang Qing and Xue Qinghe's faces.
Gold Soul Coins were piled up like mountains, and various rare ores shimmered with a captivating luster.
What's most eye-catching are the soul bones displayed on the shelves, each of varying ages, yet all radiating astonishing energy fluctuations.
In addition, there were massive amounts of resources confiscated from the treasuries of various noble families and sects in Xingluo City.
Countless herbs that have existed for millennia and rare creatures that have been preserved for thousands of years.
"The Star Luo Empire's millennia of accumulation is indeed substantial."
Looking at everything before him, Xue Qinghe sighed sincerely.
A smile finally appeared on Tang Qing's face.
"good."
He slowly walked into the national treasury, his gaze sweeping over these treasures that ordinary people could only dream of.
"With these, my cultivation level can advance to the next level."
He ordered the soldiers behind him, "Move all the resources to the council hall."
"yes!"
Soon, the council hall was filled with a small mountain of cultivation resources.
Tang Qing dismissed everyone, leaving only Xue Qinghe to guard the temple outside.
He sat cross-legged in the very center of the resource pile, and slowly closed his eyes.
The next moment, a powerful suction force erupted from his body!
The blue-silver domain quietly unfolded, enveloping the entire hall.
The pure energy within those soul bones, herbs, and spiritual objects seemed to be drawn in, transforming into torrents of multicolored energy that surged wildly into Tang Qing's body.
Tang Qing's aura began to rise at a visible rate.
The fluctuations of soul power spread outwards in waves, becoming increasingly powerful and profound.
His goal was very clear.
With the support of this empire's resources, break through the limits in one fell swoop and step into the legendary level ninety-nine!
...
at the same time.
Several dozen miles outside Xingluo City.
A figure in emerald green descended from the sky and landed on the official road; it was none other than Dugu Bo.
He frowned, gazing in the direction of Xingluo City.
"Strange, why is the city so quiet?"
He received news that something major seemed to have happened in the Star Luo Empire, which is why he rushed over to investigate.
Just then, a farmer carrying a load on a shoulder pole ran out from the direction of the city gate, looking flustered.
Dugu Bo flashed forward and blocked his way.
"Fellow villager, what's going on in the city?"
The farmer was startled. Upon seeing Dugu Bo's appearance, he stammered, "You...you are a Soul Master?"
"The city...the city has changed!"
"The world is changing?" Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow.
"Yes!" the farmer said with lingering fear, "Last night, a black-armored army appeared out of nowhere and breached the city in no time!"
"I heard... I heard that the Emperor and the Crown Prince were both killed!"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's pupils contracted.
"Where did this army come from? From the Spirit Hall?"
"No, no," the farmer waved his hands repeatedly. "I heard it's...it's from the Heavenly Dou Empire, someone called...Blue Silver King!"
"What?!"
Dugu Bo's facial muscles twitched.
"What a joke! Lord Blue Silver King is far away in Tian Dou, how could he possibly be at the city gates overnight?"
The distance between them is more than ten thousand miles!
"It's absolutely true, sir!" the farmer exclaimed urgently. "His soldiers are everywhere in the city! But they don't kill us common folk, they only kill the officials and nobles!"
Dugu Bo said no more, and with a flicker of his body, he transformed into a green shadow and sped towards Xingluo City.
He cautiously sneaked into the city and was stunned when he saw the Blue Silver King's banner fluttering on the city walls and the black-armored soldiers patrolling the streets.
It's true.
The farmer was not lying.
Lord Tang Qing has truly breached Xingluo City!
How did he manage to do that?!
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