After the extensive reconstruction,
Emperor Xue Ye's spiritual form looked down at the pile of removed organs at his feet—
Each and every one of them stained with ominous seven-colored poison.
At that moment, he fully understood.
The method might have been brutal,
But there was no doubt—Tang Lan had saved him.
Just looking at that pile of "blackened organs",
He could hardly imagine how he had even survived this long.
No wonder Tang Lan had ignored the imperial orders and forcefully barged into the palace.
He must have received some information, realized Xue Ye was at death's door, and thus acted immediately.
So…
When Tang Lan finally finished,
Emperor Xue Ye immediately bowed his spiritual form.
"I have wrongly blamed you!"
"Lord Tang, you went through great trouble to save me—thank you!"
"I shall reward you greatly!"
Tang Lan blinked.
Huh.
He hadn't even started deceiving him yet—Xue Ye had already made up his own conclusion?
Tang Lan went along with it without hesitation.
"My domain ability allowed me to sense something was wrong, so I came to check."
"Luckily, I had some breakthroughs in my cultivation this past year—otherwise, I really wouldn't have been able to handle this poison."
"Now that you have time, Your Majesty, you should consider who might be responsible."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded, his brows deeply furrowed.
His own poisoning, Xue Beng's attack…
These two events were clearly connected.
Though there was no direct evidence,
If he simply reversed the logic and asked:
"Who benefits the most from both incidents?"
The answer was undeniable—Crown Prince Xue Qinghe!
With his only rival incapacitated and the Emperor deceased,
Xue Qinghe would be forced to ascend the throne.
But one thing didn't make sense to Emperor Xue Ye—
Why?
Why would Xue Qinghe do this?
To him, Xue Beng posed no real threat.
Even with Tang Lan's support,
From Emperor Xue Ye's perspective, Xue Beng had been idle and unremarkable for years.
For the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe was still the best choice.
He had even begun allowing Xue Qinghe to participate in state affairs—
This was a clear signal that he was preparing him for the throne.
And Emperor Xue Ye was getting old—his cultivation level was not high.
At most, he could last another ten years.
Even if he survived, he would no longer have the energy to rule.
Xue Qinghe would naturally inherit the empire.
So why take this unnecessary risk?
Emperor Xue Ye couldn't figure it out.
In fact, he even started to doubt himself.
Could this actually be a trick by Xue Beng?
A desperate ploy to make him suspicious of Xue Qinghe?
For a moment—
Emperor Xue Ye's soul-form face looked like a flashing neon sign, cycling through emotions.
Little did he know…
Tang Lan had just discovered a hidden function of his eighth spirit ring—
He could read the thoughts of any soul bound by his Blue Silver Emperor.
Essentially—mind reading.
But there was a limitation—the target's soul had to be far weaker than his own.
So everything Emperor Xue Ye had just thought…
Was completely exposed to Tang Lan.
He couldn't help but admire Qian Renxue's meticulous deception.
Even at this stage,
Emperor Xue Ye suspected himself, suspected Xue Beng…
But barely doubted Qian Renxue at all.
Fine, then.
If he forced Qian Renxue into action now,
She would have no choice but to return to Spirit Hall,
Find her unstoppable grandfather, and inherit the Angel God's position.
That would force Tang Lan to accelerate his ascension to godhood.
Which was bad for his plans.
Better to stall for time.
"Your Majesty."
Tang Lan suddenly said—
"Recently, I obtained some information—beyond the Douluo Continent, there exists another land known as the Sun and Moon Continent."
"The two continents are separated by vast oceans,
So they have remained out of contact for thousands of years."
"But the Sun and Moon Continent's spirit tool technology is highly advanced."
"There is a possibility that some of their agents have already infiltrated the Douluo Continent."
As he spoke—
Tang Lan silently activated his Soul Spirit Domain.
Using his absolute soul suppression,
He manipulated his Blue Silver Emperor's spiritual tether
To subtly implant suggestions into Xue Ye's subconscious.
Under Tang Lan's careful guidance—
Emperor Xue Ye "realized" something on his own.
—"Foreigners can never be trusted!"
Perhaps agents from the Sun and Moon Continent had sneaked into the palace and poisoned him…
To throw Douluo into chaos!
So that the Sun and Moon Continent could invade while they were weakened!
Once this thought took root, it became unstoppable.
Emperor Xue Ye became increasingly convinced that this must be the truth!
"Lord Tang!" Emperor Xue Ye pressed.
"Can you tell me everything you know about this Sun and Moon Continent?"
Tang Lan Didn't Hold Back—He Started "Teaching."
With a wave of his hand, he condensed a sphere of soul power.
Pointing to a landmass within it, he said—
"This is the Douluo Continent."
Then, to the west of Douluo Continent, he formed a small island.
"This is Sea God Island, where I am currently training."
"There, one can inherit the legacy of a deity.
And, as it turns out, the Haotian Universe Cover that Your Majesty once gifted me...
"Was the key to obtaining the Sea God's Nine Trials."
As Tang Lan spoke, he unleashed his Sea God's Mark,
Activating it to release a divine radiance.
Emperor Xue Ye's soul form froze.
…What?
The Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure…
Was actually left behind by a god?!
But after a moment, he calmed down.
"That artifact has remained in Heaven Dou for thousands of years without finding a true master.
It simply means none of us were worthy."
"That Sect Master Tang has earned such a divine opportunity is a testament to your talent."
"I just never imagined…
That gods actually exist in this world?"
Tang Lan was a little surprised by how accepting Emperor Xue Ye was.
So he didn't bother with unnecessary explanations.
He shifted his attention further west,
And formed another continent within the soul power sphere.
"This here is the Sun and Moon Continent."
"If one sails in the right direction, they can reach it in about a year."
"But the sea is vast and treacherous.
Without precise navigation, finding the Sun and Moon Continent is pure luck."
"So…"
Tang Lan left the sentence unfinished.
Emperor Xue Ye understood immediately and didn't doubt him at all.
—Tang Lan's knowledge and intelligence were widely acknowledged across the continent.
"I will assemble a fleet to search for the Sun and Moon Continent."
"And I will order an investigation within the empire—
To root out any possible Sun and Moon spies."
As for what would happen next…
It would all depend on how things played out.
Tang Lan said no more.
—He had successfully fooled him.
"Alright!"
Tang Lan released his Soul Extraction ability,
Allowing Emperor Xue Ye's soul to return to his body.
The Emperor stood up and stretched—
His face lit up with joy!
Before, he had constantly felt dazed and sluggish,
And he had assumed it was just old age.
But now, he realized—
It was all because of the poison!
After Tang Lan's "Minimalist Organ Removal Therapy",
He now felt rejuvenated—like he was back in his prime!
He even felt as if he could go seven rounds in one night!
"Sect Master Tang, this is all thanks to you!"
Emperor Xue Ye spoke gratefully.
"Please, see to Xue Beng as well—I will reward you handsomely!"
"Sure."
Tang Lan nodded.
Emperor Xue Ye then looked over at the three frozen guards.
"And what about them…?"
Tang Lan gestured to the Ice and Snow Emperors,
And they instantly returned to his body.
With the loss of soul power support—
The three guards desperately tried to break free…
But were shocked to discover—
(End of Chapter.)