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

Chapter 172 Vast Ocean Universe Cover, Power Animal
"No, Father already has too many things to deal with, and I don't want to trouble him with my own affairs."

Xue Ke wiped away her tears and whispered.

It's likely true that Xue Ke didn't tell Xue Ye, but it's even more impossible that Xue Ye was completely unaware of what was happening in the palace.

Most likely, Xue Ye knew about this matter but did not want to offend the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, which was at its peak, because of his daughter Xue Ke.

As the ruler of a country, and a pure power-hungry individual, it's not hard to understand why Xueye made this choice.

He wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice his daughter, Xueke, if necessary.

"You can stay in my side hall for the next few days. You don't need to worry about the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect harassing you while you're here."

Xue Ke looked up at Ning Qiuyang, her still slightly red eyes filled with surprise.

But soon, she lowered her head again and whispered:
"No, I'd rather not stay with my brother. There's a good chance I'll implicate him."

As a princess of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Xue Ke had never suffered such humiliation before. She was not stupid and knew why her father refused to protect her.

Although her elder brother wanted to help her, the kind-hearted Xue Ke was unwilling to implicate Xue Qinghe.

"You are my imperial sister. If I can't even protect my own sister, what's the point of being the crown prince?"

Ning Qiuyang said in a gentle voice.

Xueke's eyes reddened again.

But this time it wasn't because of sadness or grievance, but because of overwhelming emotion.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xueke's tears did not fall, and a bright smile appeared on her delicate face.

"So I'm really going to move to a side hall of the Crown Prince's palace?"

"Go."

Xue Ke left with light steps. Although the problem was not fundamentally solved, her mood brightened considerably after talking with Ning Qiuyang.

outside the temple.

The Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo exchanged glances again.

Porcupine Douluo: "The young master is even more Xue Qinghe than Xue Qinghe. His pity and love for the imperial sister is just like that of a real brother."

Serpent Spear Douluo: "Still calling me Young Master? You should address me as His Holiness the Pope."

Porcupine Douluo: "Damn it, I wasted such a great opportunity, and you beat me to it by helping me become a dragon."

Serpent Spear Douluo: "This is fate. You might as well accept it."

"..."

"Come in."

After Xue Ke left, Xue Qinghe's voice could be heard inside the hall.

The Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo immediately stopped exchanging glances and entered the hall.

"Your Highness."

"What happened in Heaven Dou City after I left? How did the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan's strength change after obtaining the divine throne inheritance?"

The Porcupine Douluo quickly replied:
“After you left Tiandou City, specifically after you succeeded as Pope, many sects came to Tiandou City, and it seems they intend to stay for a long time.”

"These forces are colluding with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, as if they regard the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect as their leader."

"As for the strength of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan, I've heard that Yu Yuanzhen broke through to level 96. With his talent, it's hard to imagine. Yu Luomian also broke through to the Title Douluo level..."

The Prickly Porcupine Douluo reported on all the noteworthy matters.

"Your Highness, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan has seized power from the royal family and intends to target our Spirit Hall. Shouldn't we strike first, notify Spirit City, and wipe out the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan as soon as possible?"

"Snake Spear Douluo asked."

The Spirit Hall had previously underestimated the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan, but now that they dared to act so arrogantly, they had to be taught a lesson they would never forget.

No, the dead don't need memories. Ning Qiuyang said, "I have my own plans. The matter of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect is not about them, but about the divine realm behind them."

"Yes."

Both Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo knew about the battle of the gods that occurred when Qian Renxue succeeded to the position of Pope, and they had no doubt about it.

The targeting from the God Realm sounds terrifying, but our Spirit Hall isn't without backers. Didn't those seemingly mighty gods of the God Realm suffer a crushing defeat last time?

Ning Qiuyang had a general understanding of the current situation of the two great empires and the schemes of the God Realm, and a plan targeting the God Realm gradually came to mind.

"Let's go to the royal treasury."

……

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan had only been in the imperial court for a short time, and because their strength was unmatched, they quickly seized considerable power.

But since the foundation is still shallow, Xueye is also able to tolerate it, turning a blind eye to her daughter being harassed, and the two sides have not directly broken off relations yet.

On the way to the Imperial Treasury, Ning Qiuyang had the Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo distinguish between the two, and there were not many personnel changes.

It seems that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan has not completely lost its mind, and has still given Xue Ye some face, temporarily refraining from interfering in the palace defense.

"This servant greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."

The person guarding the inner treasury was a trusted confidant of the royal family. Xue Qinghe had the right to freely enter and exit the inner treasury without any hindrance.

Just as the Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo were about to follow, Ning Qiuyang said:

"You all stay outside and don't let anyone disturb me."

"Yes."

After entering the inner vault, Ning Qiuyang carefully sensed the various auras.

Although the Heaven Dou royal family's own martial soul strength is not very high, it is, after all, one of the two great empires, and its royal treasury contains many rare and precious materials.

Although it cannot compare to the various celestial treasures at the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, there are still quite a few second- or third-grade treasures.

Amidst the auras of various rare and precious materials, Ning Qiuyang quickly discerned a unique aura and headed deeper into the inner treasury.

"Sure enough, it's here."

Ning Qiuyang opened a stone box deep inside the inner vault, and a precious light immediately emanated from it, illuminating half of the vault.

Inside the stone box, a crystal-clear blue triangular crystal rippled with patterns like water waves.

This is the national treasure of the Heavenly Dou Empire, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

Although it is said to be a national treasure, it has only had a symbolic meaning over the years. After all, without the "main character" present, how can the true function of the divine object be demonstrated?

Ning Qiuyang picked up the Vast Ocean Universe Cover and placed it in his palm.

He could sense the power contained within, as well as a hidden consciousness.

Ning Qiuyang didn't know, nor did he want to know, why the Sea God's legacy was in the hands of the Heavenly Dou royal family.

After staring at the Vast Ocean Universe Cover in his hand for a while, Ning Qiuyang made a decision.

He extended his index finger, and without even cutting it, a golden drop of blood appeared at the tip.

"No."

With a thought, Ning Qiuyang caused the golden blood droplets to quickly dim, turning into a magnificent red like a gemstone.

"The power contained in the blood is still too great."

The blood droplet's color dimmed a bit more, finally becoming almost indistinguishable from ordinary blood.

The blood droplets fell onto the Vast Ocean Universe Cover and quickly disappeared into it.

Outside the treasure vault, the Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo sensed something and looked into the vault.

A deep blue light filled the entire treasure vault, illuminating a large area outside like a giant flashlight.

(End of this chapter)