Douluo Dalu: Seven Kills

Chapter 349: Mirror Red Dust: I Have Become a Big Enemy Again

Empire of the Sun and Moon.

"In just one night, such a huge loss was caused! What on earth do you do for a living?!"

In the court, Xu Tianran was furious!
At this moment, he no longer concealed his cultivation, and the aura of a Titled Douluo was revealed. The aura of destruction that spread everywhere frightened many civil officials, and they dared not speak at all. Because most of the civil officials did not know what had happened, they only knew that when they woke up, the whole Mingdu had changed!

The old emperor died and the new emperor ascended the throne; most of the Sun and Moon Palace was destroyed; the palace's underground warehouse, armory, and Mingde Hall were stolen; the legions stationed in the southeast, northwest, northeast and southwest were attacked, and even a legion commander of a ninth-level soul engineer was killed... All in all, the suspension of the Fighting Soul Competition was the smallest thing.

Anyway, now, all the ministers who are related to all the bad things are keeping silent, for fear that the new emperor will arrest them and take the blame.

Of course, some people who knew part of the inside story gradually became dissatisfied with Xu Tianran, the newly ascended emperor. If it weren't for your tricks, the empire would not be in such a situation now.

Sitting on the dragon throne, Xu Tianran could see the expressions of all the ministers at a glance.

But the court was full of dangers, and every minister was walking on thin ice, so even if some ministers or princes were dissatisfied, they would not show it on their faces, otherwise they would face death.

Xu Tianran stared without saying a word.

All the ministers lowered their heads, not daring to look him in the eye.

In this way, Xu Tianran's eyes became more and more dangerous. Until Kong Deming returned and broke the dull atmosphere in the court.

"His Majesty."

"Mr. Kong, what's the situation?" The fierceness in Xu Tianran's eyes disappeared completely, and a hint of expectation could not help but appear in his tone.

He does not show his joy or anger on his face.
It doesn't exist at all for him now.

However, Kong Deming's shaking head made Xu Tianran's heart sink to the bottom, and it was the kind that could not be salvaged no matter what.

"Although we intercepted them at that time, someone summoned a thunderbolt at the last moment, which caused our ambush to fail."

"That is to say, all the soul guides and fixed soul guide shells of our Sun Moon Empire were brought back safely by them?"

Kong Deming nodded and then kept silent.

Now, Xu Tianran’s heart was completely dead.

This meant that they would not be able to start a war for at least ten years. And if a war broke out within fifty years, the Sun-Moon Empire and the three great empires would both suffer losses.

In other words,
It would take a hundred years to return to the previous favorable situation.

But a hundred years!
If Xu Tianran could really live that long, he would probably be half buried! And Kong Lao, the pillar of the Sun Moon Empire who was closest to a level 10 soul master, had also reached the end of his life. Who could inherit his legacy in the next generation of the empire? No one!
But what about the three great empires?

With the "gift" from the sun and the moon, they began to pay attention to soul guides and made rapid progress. In addition, with the addition of those souls...

During the competition, Xu Tianran saw it clearly.

If it is allowed to continue to develop and reach a huge scale, coupled with the cooperation with soul guides, it will be enough to completely surpass them!
The most important thing is the next generation of the three empires.

Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Shrek Academy, and Body Sect!

How many Ultimate Douluo who can use soul guides can emerge?

How many Super Douluo who can use soul guides can emerge?

After a quick thought, Xu Tianran didn't dare to think about it anymore.

Thinking of this, his eyes suddenly became sharp!

No matter what, the war must be started!
In addition to not being able to see the future of the Sun-Moon Empire, he also did not want to leave the achievement of unifying the continent to future rulers!
If I really can’t do it…

In that case, even if I don’t ask for a lasting reputation, I would rather be infamous for eternity!
So, "Pass on my decree. From now on, all chambers of commerce in this empire can vigorously develop military industry, but all soul guides and fixed soul guide shells manufactured must be sold to the empire."

"Your Majesty, no! If the Chamber of Commerce is allowed to develop arms, it can quickly replenish the losses, but if the Empire does not control it, it will inevitably lead to..."

As soon as Xu Tianran finished speaking the first point, a minister rushed out to oppose the decree that was about to be issued.

But Xu Tianran didn't even listen to the end and just waved his hand.

"Drag him out and kill him!"

For a moment, the entire court was shocked!

Although the ministers knew that this was the new emperor killing a chicken to scare the monkeys, but...

He was beheaded just after he objected without any charges! ?

Your Majesty, are you being too reckless as an emperor?

However, Xu Tianran just glanced at him calmly and said, "This man is exaggerating and wants to curse the empire into chaos. I must kill him!"

Desire, what a good desire.

The ministers bowed their heads and dared not speak.

"Secondly..."

Xu Tianran paused for a moment, then continued as usual.

"I originally wanted to make peace with the three empires, and promised in my name that the Sun-Moon Empire would not start a war within a thousand years and would coexist peacefully with all countries. As for the empire's development of arms, it was announced to the outside world that it was only for the purpose of national defense. At the same time, caravans were allowed to communicate with each other again. However, the empire must still remain independent of external resources. This independence must be maintained for thirty years!"

Thirty years?
Difficult!

All the ministers felt bitter in their hearts.

Although caravans can communicate with each other, you are not allowed to rely on external resources, which will undoubtedly prevent many merchants in the empire from making big money.

People are all profit-seeking and their hearts are unpredictable.

If you don’t make any profit, you lose money.

In this case, who would be willing to do that?
But now that His Majesty is in this state, we have no choice but to do it even if it is not difficult!

After the order was issued, Xu Tianran also began to investigate the incident. The first thing he did was to investigate Xu Guozhong's responsibility. He was not to blame for the theft of the arsenal!

So, except for his title, he was stripped of everything.

In the end, he could only be an idle prince at home. The same was true for other royal relatives. After all, such a big thing happened in the empire, and every royal relative with responsibilities could be held accountable to some extent, so Xu Tianran was not polite at all and dismissed them all and sent them home.

Everyone is aware of this behavior.

Xu Tianran was simply worried that these royal relatives in power would have evil intentions because of this incident and then attack the throne.

Therefore, all the royal relatives were allowed to stay at home.

In addition, Xu Tianran also punished other relevant officials and promoted some officials to ensure that there would be no vacancies in their positions. After doing all this, he announced his retirement from the court.

However, he let Xue Chen leave Jing Hong Chen alone.

"His Majesty."

Jing Hongchen walked into Xu Tianran's study, feeling nervous.

He is worried about one thing now.

I just hope that Xu Tianran now will never mention it.

But unfortunately, this is not what he wants.

"Master Hongchen..."

Xu Tianran suddenly sighed, and then changed the subject.

"Do you still remember the promise you made to me?"

coming!

Hearing this, Jing Hongchen secretly groaned in his heart.

But on the surface he pretended to be calm and said, "Remember."

"Well, just remember."

Xu Tianran nodded and seemed to be joking.

"I thought you wouldn't admit it."

"Your Majesty is joking."

Xu Tianran did not reply, but asked again.

"What about the person you promised me?"

"People... this..."

Jing Hongchen opened his mouth to speak, but stopped abruptly after uttering a few words. The bitterness in his heart was as if he had swallowed three or four bitter galls.

How could he have the time not to arrest people?!
Besides, the army he had sent to the east of Mingdu was also ordered by Xu Tianran himself. By the time the rescue was over, Shrek's people had already run away. What could he do?
He wanted to say these things, but he couldn't.

Because Xu Tianran knew?

Of course he knows!
But in the end, he still brought up the matter.

"You didn't catch it, did you?"

Jing Hongchen had no choice but to admit his mistake.

"It's my incompetence."

Xu Tianran turned around and looked at Jing Hongchen calmly, "If that's the case, then you should also fulfill your promise."

"His Majesty…"

Xu Tianran said: "Master Hongchen, the then crown prince, the then regent is also the current monarch, and the monarch, no joke."

With just one sentence, Jing Hongchen swallowed it back.

Of course, Xu Tianran also made a promise.

If Meng Hongchen could give birth to a boy in her first pregnancy, he would promote Meng Hongchen to queen, and the Hongchen family would become royal relatives and be promised to share the same fate with the country.

Jing Hongchen walked away with heavy steps.

He knew very well why Xu Tianran changed his mind and made such a promise. It was simply because the current political situation might be unfavorable to him and he needed strong supporters.

Since Kong Deming is not suitable, Hongchen Family becomes the first choice.

Because if you don't count the Holy Spirit Church, his strength in the Sun-Moon Empire can be ranked in the top three, and his grandchildren are also the pride of the Sun-Moon Empire. Even if he grows old, the Hongchen Family will have successors.

It’s a pity that his granddaughter has become a political resource.

"Alas, Meng, Grandpa is sorry for you."

"His Majesty."

After Jing Hongchen left, a figure appeared next to Xu Tianran in the study. It was Shadow Douluo Xuechen.

Xu Tianran's eyes were cold. "How's it going?"

"It's been arranged."

"Very good." His killing intent seemed to surge from his body, "No matter what, I'd rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go!"

"Yes!"

Now that the situation has turned out like this, there must be a spy among the ministers.

So Xu Tianran ordered Xue Chen to form a team with strong cultivation, equipped with the most advanced concealed soul guides, to monitor all the ministers, regardless of size, without exception.

Behead first and report later, imperial authority has granted!
Of course, he would not even let go of the royal family.

Just not because they would be spies.

(End of this chapter)