Qian Renxue was not exactly unfamiliar with the Killing God Domain.
After all, her mother, Bibi Dong, had also mastered the Killing God Domain. And Qian Renxue vaguely remembered that when she was young, Bibi Dong had returned from the Slaughter City and, for a period of time, her aura was somewhat similar to that of the two before her, Mu Yang and Shui Bing'er. Though, back then, Bibi Dong's condition had been even more serious.
Naturally, she had not forgotten that childhood experience largely because Bibi Dong had given off an aura reminiscent of a man-eating Demon Spider, leaving a deep impression.
"Have you investigated the whereabouts of Mu Yang and the girl recently?"
After pondering for a moment, Qian Renxue continued asking.
"Your Highness, a little over a month ago, Young Master Mu and Miss Shui left Sky water Academy. Later, they were seen in the southwestern region of the Stelu Province.
They resurfaced about ten days ago within the borders of the Balak Kingdom. After that, the two arrived in Heaven Dou City."
Recalling the intelligence that had been gathered, 'Overlord Flower' replied.
"!!!"
Qian Renxue's eyes widened in disbelief. "In just one month, the two of them became Killing Gods from Slaughter City?"
That 'good little brother' of hers was really that formidable?
"Right when did Hu Liena go to Slaughter City?"
Qian Renxue asked again.
"It seems she went there after the Soul Master Tournament ended. Based on our speculation, she left Slaughter City at the same time as Young Master Mu and the girl, so most likely they joined forces."
After recalling for a moment, 'Overlord Flower' answered.
There were no real conflicts between Spirit Hall and Blazing or Sky Water Academies, and Hu Liena had no enmity with Mu Yang and Shui Bing'er. So it wasn't impossible that the three would cooperate when facing trials.
Hu Liena left Slaughter City at the same time as Mu Yang and Shui Bing'er. ?
Qian Renxue grew thoughtful. "What are the prerequisites to leave Slaughter City?"
"There's an arena in Slaughter City known as the Hell Slaughter Arena. The arena doesn't limit the soul power levels of the duelists. Each match consists of ten people fighting to the death, and only the final survivor is considered the winner.
After achieving one hundred consecutive victories in the Hell Slaughter Arena, the trial taker must then pass through an unknown challenge called the Hell Road. Only upon success will they obtain the Killing God Domain, which allows them to freely enter and exit Slaughter City without being affected by the restriction that disables soul skills within the city."
"Are there many Killing Gods in the soul master world?"
"Other than His Holiness the Pope and those three new Killing Gods, the only recorded Killing God still alive in Spirit Hall's archives is Tang Hao."
Upon hearing that, Qian Renxue fell silent.
Only five Killing Gods existed in the current era, and Mu Yang's trio had just recently become Killing Gods. This clearly demonstrated how valuable the Killing God title from Slaughter City was.
Moreover, since Hu Liena had left Slaughter City at the same time as Mu Yang and Shui Bing'er. Qian Renxue had good reason to suspect that Hu Liena was simply carried through by Mu Yang.
After all, compared to Bibi Dong and Tang Hao, Hu Liena was clearly lacking by more than a small margin.
Not to mention, Hu Liena had spent a whole year in Slaughter City, yet just happened to leave together with Mu Yang and Shui Bing'er at the end.
Barring any surprises, her 'good little brother's' strength far exceeded her expectations!
Qian Renxue couldn't help but ask herself: For such a monstrous talent, did she really have a chance to win him over?
After a long period of contemplation, Qian Renxue's expression turned resolute. She lifted her head to glance at the blazing sun in the sky, then turned and said to 'Overlord Flower': "Send the order. Accelerate the plan. Complete all preparations within three months."
All this time, Qian Renxue had always believed that with her innate twentieth-level soul power, she was the most talented soul master on the continent bar none.
But Mu Yang, who had reached six-ring Soul Emperor level at just fifteen years old and possessed the Killing God Domain, made her feel immense pressure.
The older generation of soul masters had the advantage of age, so she could accept being inferior to them. But if she lost to a peer especially one even younger than herself wouldn't that be a disgrace to her unprecedented cultivation talent? Wouldn't that be unworthy of her identity as the heir of the Angel Clan?
'It's time to end this game!'
Clenching her fists, Qian Renxue gazed toward the most majestic Hall of Political Affairs in the distant imperial palace, eyes blazing with determination as she thought silently.
"Your Highness, aren't you going to discuss this with the Grand Offering and the others?"
Hearing Qian Renxue's sudden intent to accelerate the plan, 'Overlord Flower' was shocked and couldn't help but ask.
Qian Renxue waved her hand and said solemnly, "Sixteen years it's been long enough. Besides, three months is more than enough to prepare everything."
She had been undercover for this plan for sixteen years already. How many sixteen years does one have in a lifetime?
Qian Renxue felt she could no longer afford to wait. Because the sacred angelic radiance was already on the verge of completely fading.
"Yes, Your Highness."
'Overlord Flower' bowed and accepted the order.
Time flew by swiftly. In the blink of an eye, three months passed.
Within a luxurious palace in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace
"Sigh~"
Leaning against the headboard, having just finished a bowl of bland porridge under the service of the palace maids, Emperor Xue Ye, whose hair was graying and face haggard, let out a feeble sigh.
Starting over a month ago, Emperor Xue Ye had been feeling his body deteriorating further and further.
After summoning the imperial physicians for a thorough diagnosis, the result he received left Emperor Xue Ye feeling somewhat unwilling to accept it.
He was getting old, and coupled with years of tirelessly handling state affairs day and night, his body had broken down.
Though he had already cultivated an outstanding heir and the empire wouldn't be left without a successor, as long as one is still alive, who would be willing to die?
Suddenly, from outside the hall came the report of the palace guards: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Prince Xue Xing and His Eminence Poison Douluo seek an audience."
"Let them in."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xue Ye was momentarily dazed, but then gave a command to the palace maid beside him.
Soon after, Xue Xing and Dugu Bo entered the hall and gave a slight bow: "Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities."
Emperor Xue Ye waved his hand.
"Imperial Brother, those imperial physicians say your body's simply exhausted. I refuse to believe it. They're just a bunch of quacks what real diagnosis can they make? It's perfect timing that Poison Douluo just returned from a trip. Let him take a close look at you."
Looking at Emperor Xue Ye's weary appearance, Xue Xing spoke in a grave tone.
Eleven years ago, his clever and intelligent second nephew had suddenly passed away.
Ten years ago, his third nephew, who had awakened a mutated martial soul and had an innate soul power of level eight with a future full of potential to become a Title Douluo had also suddenly passed away.
And now, more than ten years later, is it going to be his own elder brother, His Majesty the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, who "suddenly" passes away?
As early as half a month ago, upon learning that Xue Ye's health had collapsed, Xue Xing had already started growing suspicious, and had even locked onto a prime suspect.
One must understand, his brother Xue Ye was the Emperor of Heaven Dou, and the number of physicians paying attention to his health was not small. How could his body suddenly collapse with almost no warning?
It was just that Dugu Bo had been away from Heaven Dou City at the time. Otherwise, Xue Xing would have certainly brought this master of pharmacology, especially skilled in poisons, to investigate the matter at once.
And now, Dugu Bo had just returned to Heaven Dou City and Xue Xing had immediately dragged him to the palace in great haste.
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