Xue Qinghe's eyes were hazy, and he didn't even dare to open his mouth to breathe, fearing that all the blood within his body would surge out at once.
Yun Ming's violent shattering of the Angel Domain did more than just break the domain; it also shattered his Spirit Avatar, causing his true form to suffer unprecedented, heavy damage.
"Young Master!" x2
She Long and Ci Xue's expressions shifted, and they immediately moved to protect their charge, but Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi blocked their path, preventing them from getting any closer.
Looking at the two men blocking his way, She Long's face turned livid as he roared.
"Yang Wudi, move aside!"
"Otherwise, if the Young Master suffers any harm, you will all pay the price!"
But his threats were useless; Yang Wudi replied nonchalantly.
"If you can beat me, I'll naturally move aside. Come and try."
Dugu Bo also chimed in with a smile.
"That's right, if you can beat us, we'll naturally step aside."
Who would have thought! He, Dugu Bo, would one day be saying this to a Title Douluo.
"You go too far!"
Hearing such arrogant words from Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo, She Long cursed, but he took no further action because he knew he couldn't win.
The original level 82 Yang Wudi could already trade blows with him, but now that Yang Wudi was level 92—plus the debuff Yun Ming had placed on him—he didn't stand a chance. In their previous exchange, he had fallen into a complete disadvantage against Yang Wudi's all-out offensive style, becoming the one on the receiving end of a beating; fighting again would only yield the same result.
The contrast between Dugu Bo and Ci Xue was not as stark as that between Yang Wudi and She Long, but with Dugu Bo's increased strength and the assistance of Yun Ming, he could rely on his raw power to slightly suppress Ci Xue.
There was no outcome between the Title Douluos, so in the end, it all came down to Yun Ming and Xue Qinghe. This brief battle between the two was, without any surprise, won by Yun Ming.
Looking at Xue Qinghe, who could barely fly steadily, Yun Ming spoke up.
"Can you tell me now? The whereabouts of my grandfather, Yang Wushuang."
"Pfft—"
The disoriented Xue Qinghe had just opened his mouth to speak when a large mouthful of black blood sprayed out.
However, after spitting out the stagnant blood, Xue Qinghe felt much better. He quickly adjusted his internal energy while staring at Yun Ming, saying reluctantly.
"Yun Ming, this time, you won. I concede. Yang Wushuang will return to the Breaking Clan soon. However."
"I will remember what happened today."
He had no choice but to concede; seeing Yun Ming's posture, if he continued to resist, Yun Ming would likely just kidnap him. If Yun Ming then used him to trade for the person with his grandfather and Big Sister, he would be humiliated! He, Xue, could not afford to lose face like that, so he could only admit defeat while using empty threats to save his pride.
Seeing that Xue Qinghe had finally become obedient after a beating, Yun Ming smiled. As for the subtle threat, Yun Ming didn't care at all. He said.
"That's more like it. It was just a simple question; there was no need to make it so complicated. Don't do this next time."
Having been beaten and then lectured, Xue Qinghe felt the urge to vomit blood again.
With the matter concluded, Yun Ming's thoughts stirred, and the barrier shrouding the Chamber shattered, turning into specks of light that vanished.
Seeing that the other party had no desire to converse with him, Yun Ming didn't want to say anything more. He glanced at the disheveled Xue Qinghe and continued.
"Since we have reached a consensus and we have seen His Majesty, we won't disturb the Crown Prince's display of father-son affection any longer."
Silver light flickered as Yun Ming teleported to the side of Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo. She Long and Ci Xue also hurried to Xue Qinghe's side, fearing that Yun Ming might strike their Young Master again.
Yun Ming smiled slightly, said nothing, and a Teleportation Array Pattern appeared. Before leaving, he looked at Xue Qinghe and said.
"Please be quick, Your Highness. My grandfather has been separated from his brother for over a decade and misses him dearly. If you are too slow, I will have to come and find you myself."
With that, the teleportation preparation finished, and the three of them vanished.
Hearing Yun Ming's final threat, Xue Qinghe was so angry that his body trembled slightly. This Yun Ming had beaten him, coerced him, and even dared to threaten him before leaving—it was truly audacious. Never in his life had Xue Qinghe suffered such a grievance.
Seeing their Young Master in such a state, She Long and Ci Xue very tactfully hid themselves. They had seen enough of their master's misfortune; it wouldn't do to end up suffering because they had enjoyed the show too much.
Xue Qinghe stomped his feet in frustration for a long while, only regaining his Reason once his internal injuries flared up.
"Ci Xue," Xue Qinghe called out.
"Young Master," the Porcupinefish Douluo reappeared.
Xue Qinghe issued his order.
"Send a message to that woman. Tell her to send Yang Wushuang to Heaven Dou City, and tell her it's my command."
Hearing this order, Ci Xue was not surprised, but he had a question he wasn't sure if he should ask.
Xue Qinghe didn't hear a confirmation and spoke with displeasure.
"What other problem is there?"
Ci Xue didn't really want to say it, but he had to. He said cautiously.
"Young Master, what if Pope Your Majesty refuses?"
The Young Master was, after all, just the Young Master; how could he command the true master? Moreover, the two were not on good terms. If he tried to order his superior, Bibi Dong might just ignore him.
Xue Qinghe sneered.
"She will agree. Otherwise, she can come and seize this Heaven Dou Empire herself!"
After saying this, he flicked his sleeves and left the Chamber, leaving the cleanup work for others to handle.
Ci Xue replied respectfully.
"Yes, Young Master."
On the other side, the Breaking Clan was located at their Residence in Heaven Dou City.
As the silver formation patterns lit up, Yun Ming and the other two returned to the Small Courtyard of Yun Ming.
Concerned about Yang Wushuang, Yang Wudi asked with some worry.
"Ming Er, will that brat really release him?"
Yun Ming reassured him.
"Rest assured! He definitely will. If not, I'll just beat him up again and then use him to trade for the person with the First Elder. It's not difficult anyway; I'll succeed one way or another."
Hearing Yun Ming say this, Yang Wudi felt more at ease.
After pacifying Yang Wudi, Yun Ming looked toward Dugu Bo and said.
"Senior Dugu, I must apologize to you."
"I know that Prince Xue Xing once did you a favor, and the matter regarding Emperor Xue Ye might put you in a difficult position. But Emperor Xue Ye must die; this matter cannot be changed."
Dugu Bo was a man who kept his promises, and the kindness of Prince Xue Xing did indeed make him feel conflicted. However, the world is unpredictable, and since Emperor Xue Ye was standing in the way, there was nothing he could do. He shook his head helplessly and said.
"It's fine! I cannot cure his poison, nor can I save him; this is simply the fate of Emperor Xue Ye."
Regarding Dugu Bo's concession, Yun Ming would not take it for granted, nor would he make things difficult for his own people. He promised.
"Some favors must eventually be settled."
"Afterward, if the Heaven Dou Empire changes hands, you should take Prince Xue Xing and leave Heaven Dou to ensure his survival, repaying the kindness he showed you back then. As for the issues regarding Heaven Dou and Martial Soul Hall, I will block them all."
With Yun Ming making such a promise, Dugu Bo was naturally happy to accept.
"Very well."
As for what Prince Xue Xing would do afterward—whether he would rally remnants to attempt a restoration or live a quiet life—Yun Ming could accept either. Everything would depend on Prince Xue Xing's own choice.
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