Early morning, just as the sky brightened.
For Qian Renxue, today was an incomparably important day.
From a young age, she had been entrusted with an extraordinary mission. Under the identity of Xue Qinghe, she had been silently weaving a vast web deep within the Heaven Dou Empire, taking each step with extreme caution.
Over the years, she had earned the trust and respect of the imperial family and even the people with her exceptional talent. Secretly, she had been gathering power, waiting for that key moment that could overturn the current situation and realize the grand blueprint of the Spirit Hall.
Today, that moment had finally arrived.
A series of meticulously laid plans began to quietly unfold. The fate of not just the Heaven Dou Empire, but the entire continent, would start to undergo an earth-shattering transformation today.
Yan, along with the Snake Lance Douluo and the Porcupinefish Douluo, followed Qian Renxue as they walked toward Emperor Xue Ye's sleeping quarters.
Half of the palace guards were under Qian Renxue's command.
However, the guards surrounding the inner palace and Emperor Xue Ye's sleeping quarters were all his most trusted men.
But this posed no obstacle to Qian Renxue's plan.
After all, Xue Qinghe was the crown prince of the empire, and no one could stop him from meeting Emperor Xue Ye.
Passing through the dim corridors, the four of them arrived outside Emperor Xue Ye's sleeping quarters.
Surrounding them were Emperor Xue Ye's most loyal guards.
Ten guards stood at the entrance, lined up in two rows on either side.
Each of them possessed spirit power above Rank 70.
Seeing the four approach, the guard leader said sternly:
"Your Highness, His Majesty has given strict orders no outsiders are allowed entry without his command. I ask for your understanding."
Qian Renxue glanced at the Serpent Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo, then instructed: "You two wait here at the door."
She then prepared to take Yan inside.
"Your Highness, this person—"
"Insolent. I have important matters to report. Can you bear that responsibility? Step aside!"
The killing intent and flames on Yan's body were completely restrained, making him appear no different from an ordinary spirit master.
Moreover, since he was brought by the Crown Prince, the guard leader dared not question further.
Soon after, Yan followed Qian Renxue into the room.
Deeper inside the room lay Emperor Xue Ye's private chambers.
Outside that room stood two more guards, both above Rank 70.
Seeing that it was Xue Qinghe, one guard reported:
"Your Majesty, His Highness requests an audience."
"Let him in."
"Yes."
"Your Highness, please enter."
Yan and Qian Renxue entered Emperor Xue Ye's room together.
Emperor Xue Ye was sitting on the bed.
Though healed by Ning Fengzhi's secret technique, he still faced immense pressure from Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire after awakening, and looked visibly aged.
"Father, your complexion doesn't look too good. Did you not sleep well again last night?"
"That's right, I've been suffering from frequent insomnia lately."
As Emperor Xue Ye spoke, he noticed Yan beside Xue Qinghe.
"Qinghe, and who is this?"
"Father, this is my therapist. During the time you were gravely ill, I too suffered from insomnia, and it was he who cured it. I heard your sleep hasn't been good recently, so I brought him along to help you."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded with satisfaction.
Though he had once been severely poisoned, he never suspected Xue Qinghe.
After all, Xue Qinghe was his biological son, the crown prince, heir to the throne there was no reason for him to do such a thing.
During his illness, Xue Qinghe had done much that pleased him.
"Qinghe, that's very thoughtful of you."
"Father, let him begin your treatment now. It'll only take a moment, and you'll feel the effects right away."
"Very well. I do have a bit of a headache it'll be good to ease it."
"Then please lie down."
Without any suspicion, Emperor Xue Ye lay down and slowly closed his eyes.
Little did he know, this time closing his eyes would be forever.
A cluster of black illusory flame silently appeared above Emperor Xue Ye's head.
Yan poured all his spiritual energy into that flame.
The black flame frantically devoured Emperor Xue Ye's spiritual power.
Emperor Xue Ye's soul power was only at the fortieth level. Even though he realized something was wrong, he was powerless to resist.
In the blink of an eye, he lost consciousness.
Seeing Yan cast the Flame of Nihility with her own eyes, Qian Renxue looked astonished.
"That's it?"
"Yes, his spiritual power has been completely drained by me. Right now, he still has a faint breath, but it's impossible for him to wake up. Within an hour, he will completely die."
"Good. I'll send someone to inform Ning Fengzhi and Tang San, and have them enter the palace."
Qian Renxue pushed open the door and said to the two guards:
"His Majesty has a headache and just fell asleep. You two guard this place well. Before Sect Master Ning arrives, do not allow anyone to disturb him."
"Yes."
Qian Renxue and Yan returned outside.
The leader of the guards felt a bit puzzled.
The two of them had only stayed inside for a few minutes.
"His Majesty has a headache and just fell asleep again. Pass on my order summon Ning Fengzhi and Tang Yin to the palace to treat His Majesty."
"Yes."
Meanwhile, at Shrek Academy.
After receiving the message, Tang San went to find Yu Xiaogang.
Yu Xiaogang looked somewhat puzzled:
"His Majesty was perfectly fine why is he suddenly having headaches? Could this be a trick? Did Spirit Hall make another move in secret?"
"Teacher, after His Majesty woke up, he increased security measures. Spirit Hall wouldn't be able to act so easily again. Why don't we find the Sect Master first and hear his opinion?"
Then, the two of them went to find Ning Fengzhi together.
"Uncle Ning, the Crown Prince suddenly summoned us to the palace. Could it be a trap? Wasn't His Majesty already cured by you?"
Ning Fengzhi sighed softly:
"Although His Majesty was cured, the pressure he's under is tremendous. He's been having insomnia lately. Why don't we go to the palace and take a look? We have to go there anyway."
"Alright. But I still think we should be cautious."
"The Master's concerns are not unfounded. This time, I will bring Sword Douluo with us."
Although Sword Douluo had lost one arm, through the insights gained over the past few months, he could still unleash extremely formidable attacks with just one hand. His strength was still above that of Bone Douluo.
With him accompanying, everyone felt more at ease.
Soon after, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, Tang San, and Yu Xiaogang arrived at the royal palace.
The guards inside the palace didn't look any different from a few days ago.
As they approached Emperor Xue Ye's sleeping quarters, the area was guarded entirely by Xue Ye's trusted men, which reassured Ning Fengzhi a little.
"Master, San, perhaps we were overthinking."
"Mm."
Tang San nodded slightly, but still felt that something was off.
As he walked, he continued to look around cautiously.
Soon, the group arrived outside Emperor Xue Ye's sleeping quarters.
Ning Fengzhi tentatively asked:
"Is the Crown Prince still inside?"
Those guards were all familiar to Ning Fengzhi and Tang San.
"Sect Master Ning, His Highness just stepped out for a moment. He said he'll return shortly."
Ning Fengzhi looked over at Tang San and Yu Xiaogang beside him.
"Let's go in first."
The leader of the guards did not stop Ning Fengzhi's group of four, since Emperor Xue Ye had previously ordered that anyone brought by Ning Fengzhi and Tang San be allowed in unconditionally.
The group walked over to Emperor Xue Ye's bed.
Just one glance made Sword Douluo tense up.
"Sect Master, something's wrong! His Majesty's spiritual power has been completely drained. He's not going to make it!"
Just then, Qian Renxue arrived outside Emperor Xue Ye's sleeping quarters.
Accompanying her were not only Snake Lance and Porcupinefish, but also the two Douluo,Devil Bear and Ghost Leopard.
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