Douluo Continent: The Ten Kings of Hell, I am the Emperor of the Underworld

Chapter 170 A Deception That Deceives the Real: Ning Qiuyang Becomes the Crown Prince

"You want to be Xue Qinghe?" Qian Renxue asked in surprise.

"So you've got your eye on the crown prince position too? The emperor of the underworld isn't enough for you; you want to be the emperor of the mortal world too?"

Despite making teasing remarks, Qian Renxue obediently transformed into Xue Qinghe's appearance.

"There is indeed a slight difference, and some minor adjustments are needed."

Ning Qiuyang adjusted his current state in front of the image of Xue Qinghe that Qian Renxue had transformed into.

"Your disguise skills are truly amazing, even better than using soul bones for disguise."

Before long, Ning Qiuyang had transformed himself into exactly the same person as "Xue Qinghe".

"Perfect."

Ning Qiuyang and Qian Renxue stood in front of the mirror, looking at the two identical figures in the mirror, a strange yet harmonious scene.

"Now you can tell me what use Xue Qinghe's identity is, right?"

Ning Qiuyang stroked his somewhat awkward chin and said:

"There are two purposes. One is that the Heavenly Dou Empire's imperial palace has what I want, but that is a secondary reason."

"The main reason is that the divine realm has made another move. I received a message from the Star Luo Empire's undead souls who recently entered the underworld."

Qian Renxue's eyes darted around, a malicious smile playing on her lips.

"Are you going to scam people again?"

Ning Qiuyang nodded gently.

"We'll have to wait until I get to the Heaven Dou Empire to discuss the specifics. I'll let you know if there are any plans."

After discussing it with Qian Renxue, Ning Qiuyang was about to leave when Qian Renxue quickly said:

"Wait, I'll have Serpent Spear Douluo go with you. He's been by my side for many years. If he suddenly disappears, it will arouse suspicion."

When Qian Renxue returned to the Spirit Hall from the Heaven Dou Empire, she only brought Serpent Spear Douluo with her; the Porcupine Douluo remained in the palace.

"Very well, thank you for your help, Your Majesty the Pope."

"Virtue."

Qian Renxue rolled her eyes at Ning Qiuyang and sent someone to summon the Serpent Spear Douluo.

"Young Master... I mean, what does His Holiness the Pope want with me?"

Serpent Spear Douluo muttered to himself on his way here.

After Qian Renxue succeeded as Pope, his status in the Elders' Hall, as Qian Renxue's confidant for many years, immediately rose significantly.

However, with his old friend, the Porcupine Douluo, absent, he had no one to consult with.

He guessed that His Holiness the Pope was looking for him because he wanted him to go and find the Porcupine Douluo.

"Your subordinate greets Your Holiness the Pope."

Upon entering the Papal Palace, Serpent Spear Douluo composed himself and performed a meticulous bow.

Although he had followed Qian Renxue for many years and was regarded as her loyal confidant, he should not be arrogant because of her favor, especially at times like these.

Not only the other elders in the Elders' Hall, but probably even the Pope himself was watching him.

At this time, he absolutely must not show any incompetence in shouldering such a great responsibility.

"Your Holiness, Young Master, no, Your Holiness the Pope, how come you've turned into Xue Qinghe's appearance again?"

When Serpent Spear Douluo looked up, he realized that the person sitting on the Pope's throne was Xue Qinghe.

Xue Qinghe raised his hand.

"Get up."

After Serpent Spear Douluo stood up, Xue Qinghe walked to his side and said:
"Let's go, come with me to continue our mission."

Serpent Spear Douluo was utterly speechless.

When we asked you to complete your mission properly, you would disappear every few days. Now that you're the Pope, you're thinking about completing your mission again.

What kind of boss would personally go undercover?

"Your Holiness, wouldn't you like to reconsider? A country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and the Spirit Hall cannot do without the Pope for a day either."

Xue Qinghe waved his hand.

"With the High Priest of the Spirit Hall here, my departure for a while is no big deal." "Yes."

Since His Holiness the Pope has said so, what can Serpent Spear Douluo do? He can only obey orders.

However, considering that he would have to complete this long-term mission again, Serpent Spear Douluo remained calm and composed, as if it had become a natural part of his life.

Is it a bit inhumane to make the former pope, who was so old, retire and find new jobs?

After Xue Qinghe and Serpent Spear Douluo left, another figure appeared in the Papal Palace, none other than Qian Renxue.

She discussed it with Ning Qiuyang and decided not to tell the Serpent Spear Douluo the truth.

After all, if he knew that Xue Qinghe had become a different person, his attitude towards Xue Qinghe might change, which could arouse suspicion from others.

It's better to let him think that he is still following the "young master," let him be confused, what difference does it make?

Qian Renxue gazed outside the palace for a long time before finally sitting back down on the papal throne.

Just as she was about to flip through the book, Qian Renxue couldn't help but smile, as if she had remembered something.

……

Tiandou City.

royal palace.

The porcupine douluo felt numb, and it had been numb for a long time.

After learning what happened on the day of the final of the Spirit City Soul Master Competition, the Porcupine Douluo was filled with remorse and wished he could slap himself twice.

Who knew that the young master's trip back home would suddenly turn into a coup d'état, and he would officially succeed as Pope.

He had followed the young master for so many years, yet he missed out on the most important task of supporting the new leader, making all his hard work in the first half of his life go to waste.

He greatly envied the Serpent Spear Douluo who followed Qian Renxue back to Wuhun City. After all, they were both the young master's confidants. But with one leaving and the other staying, their future status in the young master's heart could be worlds apart.

But he dared not leave without permission.

The Spirit Hall suffered a series of misfortunes and didn't have time to send him a message, or perhaps they simply forgot he even existed.

So even though he was extremely anxious, he couldn't leave and could only wait.

He also sent messages to Wuhun City several times, but so far, he has not received a response.

Feeling frustrated, the Porcupine Douluo was about to leave the palace to clear his mind.

His position as the Crown Prince's personal bodyguard was not low; although the Crown Prince was not present, he still had the freedom to enter and leave the palace.

But before they even stepped out of the palace gates, they heard a young eunuch running by, saying:
"His Highness the Crown Prince has returned to the palace."

"Ok?"

The Porcupine Douluo was greatly alarmed.

"His Highness the Crown Prince is back. Didn't the Young Master become the Pope? Why does she still have the mind to return to the Heavenly Dou Empire?"

He thought he would eventually be summoned back to the Spirit Hall, but he never expected His Holiness the Pope to return.

Whether it was true or not, he hurriedly ran out to greet him.

"Your Highness, you're finally back."

Looking at Xue Qinghe's familiar appearance, the eyes of the Porcupine Douluo became moist. Looking at the spirited posture of the Serpent Spear Douluo, he felt both envious and heartbroken.

"Well, I'm back."

Ning Qiuyang nodded slightly.

The Porcupine Douluo's heart skipped a beat.

Oh no, the young master seems a bit cold towards me. Could it be because I missed the opportunity to help him ascend the throne and was excluded from his inner circle?

It's all that damned fallen soul master's fault. If he hadn't been devouring soul masters around Heaven Dou City, I would definitely have returned to the Spirit Hall with the young master.

In fact, Ning Qiuyang and Qian Renxue had similar attitudes towards the Porcupine Douluo; it was entirely the Porcupine Douluo's own confusion that caused the problem.

After entering the palace, Ning Qiuyang did not return to the Crown Prince's palace, but went to see Emperor Xueye.

In the Snow Star Palace.

Upon hearing the news of Xue Qinghe's return, Emperor Xueye was somewhat excited.

"Quickly, let my son in."

(End of this chapter)