Chapter 160: Have to Surrender
Seeing his only Titled Douluo severely injured, Emperor Xue Ye immediately panicked.
"Stop! I'll give it to you!"
By this point, Emperor Xue Ye no longer cared about losing face.
If he truly remained stubborn and unyielding like a dead duck, both the Royal Family's reputation and their lives might be lost.
"Wouldn't it have been better to do this earlier? You truly are stubborn, only moving when I force your hand!"
Hearing Emperor Xue Ye's willingness to hand over the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, Panic nodded in satisfaction, retracted his Spirit, and mocked them.
"You~!"
Emperor Xue Ye nearly spat blood from Panic's taunt.
When had anyone ever dared to speak to him like that? It was truly the first time he had heard such unpleasant words.
"What 'me'? If you keep babbling, it won't just be the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud anymore."
"..."
Emperor Xue Ye immediately swallowed the words he was about to say. If his babbling led to even greater losses, it would be a huge deficit. It was better to send these plague gods away as soon as possible.
Emperor Xue Ye had considered whether he could repel the enemies by delaying until Dugu Bo and Wang Chengkun, who resided in Heaven Dou City, arrived.
Unfortunately, that idea was destined to fail.
When they first arrived, Lightning Douluo had secretly informed him that the strength of these three individuals was all above Level 95 Titled Douluo. Even if Wang Chengkun and Dugu Bo came, their side would not be a match.
Moreover, these two were not members of the Heaven Dou Royal Family's Snow Family, so it was impossible for them to wholeheartedly risk their lives for the Snow Family.
Wang Chengkun was slightly better, having come from a direct lineage of the Empire, but Dugu Bo was merely a guest elder. If they truly faced an unmatchable powerhouse, Dugu Bo would definitely back down.
Emperor Xue Ye immediately summoned his trusted subordinates to retrieve the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud from the Royal Family's treasury.
Before long, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was brought over.
"Sirs, this is the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. I hope you can keep your promise."
"Hmm, as long as it's real, we will naturally keep our word."
Looking at the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in his hand, Panic knew that this item should be real. After all, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud clearly wasn't a simple item at first glance.
Moreover, he believed that Emperor Xue Ye wouldn't dare to deceive him with a fake, otherwise things wouldn't be so simple.
"We have the item, let's go."
Immediately, Panic put away the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, called out to Smilla and Paris, and left the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace directly.
Watching the three leave, Emperor Xue Ye finally erupted.
"They're going too far~! They simply don't put the Empire in their eyes!"
Emperor Xue Ye's neck turned red as he roared.
Panic and the other two were too arrogant, forcefully entering the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace and directly demanding a supreme treasure. Not even Spirit Hall dared to do such a thing!
If Emperor Xue Ye hadn't known that his side couldn't defeat masters of their level, this matter would definitely not have ended today.
"Alas~! Strength, it's still insufficient strength. I have failed my ancestors!"
Emperor Xue Ye once again felt the importance of strength. He believed that if this incident had happened to the Star Luo Royal Family today, they would definitely have fought to the bitter end!
"Cough cough~!"
A weak voice came over.
At this, Emperor Xue Ye immediately remembered that his Imperial Uncle, Lightning Douluo, was currently severely injured and waiting for treatment!
"What are you still standing around for? Go quickly and find a healing-type Spirit Master!"
Seeing his subordinates still in a daze, Emperor Xue Ye became furious and immediately roared at them.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Everyone scattered in a hurry, running to find a healing-type Spirit Master.
Just as Panic and the other two were releasing their aura in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, the masters residing throughout Heaven Dou City all sensed it.
Dugu Bo's mansion.
"Oh? There are strong individuals heading towards the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace?"
As a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo still possessed this level of perception.
However, after sensing the aura of Panic and the other two, Dugu Bo thought for a moment and decided to wait before going.
After all, if these three masters were intent on eliminating the Heaven Dou Royal Family, it was better for him not to get involved.
He merely owed Prince Xue Xing a favor, and it wasn't worth risking his own life. Wasn't it better to live well?
Even if the Heaven Dou Empire ceased to exist, with his strength as a Titled Douluo, no matter where he went, he would be a revered Excellency!
So Dugu Bo decided to observe first, and only go after these three unfamiliar masters had left, to avoid accidentally getting himself into trouble.
Wang Teng's home.
Wang Chengkun and Li Chan also sensed the commotion from the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
The two discussed it. Li Chan stayed home to await news, while Wang Chengkun prepared to go to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace to see.
After all, Wang Chengkun had previously come from the Heaven Dou Empire's military, so he couldn't very well stand by and do nothing.
Crown Prince's residence.
Qian Renxue had not long returned from Sky City and was about to rest, but unexpectedly, such a big commotion came from the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
Just as Qian Renxue was wondering, She Long and Ci Xue arrived.
"Young Master, three Titled Douluo have gone to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace."
"..., do you know who they are?"
"We don't know, but their aura is very strong. They should be Titled Douluo above Level 95."
"Alright, then don't meddle in their affairs. Just wait patiently."
After thinking for a moment, Qian Renxue felt that she shouldn't get involved. She was Qian Renxue, not Xue Qinghe. Even if something happened to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, it had nothing to do with her.
In fact, if something happened to the Heaven Dou Royal Family, she might even be able to ascend to power earlier?
However, for safety's sake, Qian Renxue took out a communication crystal and notified Wang Teng.
After all, if they were targeting the Heaven Dou Royal Family, her identity as the Heaven Dou Crown Prince would definitely be one of the major targets, and she would inevitably have to face these three masters.
Although she had Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo protecting her, it wasn't entirely safe. The two of them were only Level 92 Titled Douluo at the moment and couldn't defeat three Titled Douluo above Level 95.
"Wang Teng, three powerful Titled Douluo have appeared here at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace."
Wang Teng, far away in Sky City, received the message from Qian Renxue.
"Uh, little Xue'er, don't worry, you don't need to bother with them."
"??? Why not?"
"Alright, I sent them. You don't need to worry about them, just pretend they don't exist."
"Oh!"
Since they were Wang Teng's people, Qian Renxue felt relieved. She planned to go and see how 'her imperial father' was doing after the matter settled down.
After Panic and the other two left, Wang Chengkun arrived at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace. As for Dugu Bo, he sensed that the three had left and was now also on his way, but still en route.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. May I ask what happened here?"
Wang Chengkun looked at Emperor Xue Ye and the severely injured Lightning Douluo beside him, feeling somewhat puzzled.
"Alas~, three strong individuals came and forcibly demanded the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."
As soon as this was brought up, Emperor Xue Ye felt indignant. The Heaven Dou Royal Family had truly lost a lot of face tonight.
And so many people had witnessed it, so he couldn't keep it a secret even if he wanted to. He might as well just say it directly.
"..., the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?"
Wang Chengkun had heard of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and knew it was a treasure of the Royal Family. However, he was a bit confused. Did the three strong individuals only come to snatch the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud? What could that thing be used for?
"By the way, do you know what features these three had?"
"They were all wearing black robes, so I couldn't see their true faces. But one of them attacked, and their spirit rings were seven black and two red. Their Spirit looked like a metal lump, I don't know what specific Spirit it was, it looked very strange."
On the Douluo Continent, the identity of a Titled Douluo could basically be discerned from their Spirit, revealing which power they belonged to. However, Emperor Xue Ye had never heard of Panic's Spirit: Eye of Death.
"..."
Listening to Emperor Xue Ye's description, Wang Chengkun's pupils contracted. Wasn't this Panic, the one beside his precious son?
Not only were the Spirit features similar, but the spirit rings were also exactly seven black and two red. How could there be such a coincidence in the world? It must be Panic, no doubt.
Of course, Wang Chengkun didn't show it.
He couldn't let Emperor Xue Ye know that this matter was done by someone close to his son.
However, Wang Chengkun was puzzled. Was this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud very important? Did it have some unknown secret?
Soon after, Dugu Bo arrived belatedly.
"Oh? Poison Douluo is here too?"
Wang Chengkun looked at Dugu Bo with a forced smile.
One had to know that Dugu Bo's mansion was much closer to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace than his own home. Coming only after everything was over clearly meant he was just here to watch.
"Cough cough, this old man was delayed by something."
Dugu Bo knew that what he did was not honorable, arriving only after everything was done.
But if he chickened out, he chickened out. There was nothing to be ashamed of. He wasn't afraid of others looking down on him; there were plenty of Titled Douluo who looked down on him, and he didn't care. Anyway, this didn't affect his status in the Heaven Dou Empire.
Moreover, the Heaven Dou Royal Family hadn't given him many benefits. If they wanted him to risk his life, this price wasn't enough. They needed to add more money!
Not long after, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, arrived at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace with her guards.
After all, with such a major incident, it wouldn't make sense for her, as the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, not to come.
When Qian Renxue found Emperor Xue Ye, Prince Xue Xing was also there. As for Wang Chengkun and Dugu Bo, they had already left.
"Greetings, Imperial Father, Imperial Uncle."
Qian Renxue saluted Emperor Xue Ye and Prince Xue Xing.
"Hmm, Qinghe, you've come."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded, his face no longer showing the anger from before. After all, he was the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire and wouldn't let everything show on his face.
Prince Xue Xing, on the other hand, appeared very cold. He and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe were not from the same faction.
After Spirit Hall's people poisoned and eliminated the Second Prince and Third Prince, Emperor Xue Ye had sent Prince Xue Xing to thoroughly investigate the matter.
From the fact that the greatest beneficiary after the deaths of the Second Prince and Third Prince was the First Prince Xue Qinghe, he could tell that the one who secretly poisoned the two princes was definitely Xue Qinghe, no doubt.
Unfortunately, this was just his suspicion, and there was no clear evidence.
It was for this reason that he felt Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was outwardly kind but secretly ruthless, so the two sides were not on the same path.
"Imperial Father, may I ask what happened earlier?"
Although she knew that Wang Teng had sent people to do this tonight, Qian Renxue truly didn't know why Wang Teng would do such a thing, nor did she know the specifics of what happened.
"Alas~, earlier, three unknown strong individuals forcibly entered the Imperial Palace and demanded our Royal Family's treasure — the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."
"The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?"
Qian Renxue knew about this item, but wasn't the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud just a high-level spirit tool? Did Wang Teng really need to send three great masters to forcibly snatch it?
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