Douluo Continent: The Phoenix God Returns

Chapter 72 Tianwu Empire

After sending Qian Renxue away, Ye Li, disguised as Xue Qinghe, began his own scheme. In his inheritance, there was a secret technique that could control people's souls, and there was no limit to the number of people who could be controlled. Moreover, it could be used on a large scale. What he needed to do now was to seize military power.

Meanwhile, in a secret chamber of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Xing was secretly plotting how to bring down Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. However, no matter how much they schemed, they couldn't escape Ye Li's eyes and ears. From the moment he arrived in the Heaven Dou Empire, he had already planted spies for himself.

Two days later, Ye Li looked at the starry sky and his brows relaxed slightly. In the two days since he came into contact with Emperor Xue Ye, Emperor Xue Ye's vitality has become weaker and weaker. At this point, Emperor Xue Ye's life has entered its countdown. Moreover, Ye Li has also buried a trace of fire to strengthen those toxins.

In the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Ye Li left the Crown Prince's residence and headed straight for Emperor Xue Ye's bedroom. Along the way, there were guards and palace maids bowing and pushing open the door. She saw Emperor Xue Ye unconscious, his face pale and his breath weak. Several royal healing soul masters were treating Emperor Xue Ye.

"Your Highness." The surrounding healing soul masters bowed respectfully as they saw Xue Qinghe enter.

"How is my father?" Xue Qinghe glanced at the surrounding Soul Masters and asked softly.

"Your Highness, His Majesty's condition is not optimistic. It is estimated that he will not make it through tomorrow," one of the healing soul masters said with a heavy expression.

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's expression turned extremely serious, and he said, "Do everything you can to save Father Emperor, without the slightest negligence."

"Yes, Your Highness." The surrounding Soul Masters exchanged glances and immediately agreed.

After Ye Li, disguised as Xue Qinghe, touched Emperor Xue Ye's body, a subtle expression flashed across his face before he left Emperor Xue Ye's bedchamber.

Ye Li arrived at a back garden, where the figures of the Serpent Spear and the Porcupine appeared. He knelt on one knee and said, "Your Holiness."

"How did things go?" Ye Li asked.

"The royal guards have basically all been replaced by our people," said Serpent Spear Douluo respectfully.

"Ninety percent of the Heaven Dou Empire's army has been marked with slavery, and the remaining ten percent consists of Prince Xue Xing's army and Xue Beng's army," the Porcupine Douluo continued.

"Go and plant the slave mark on that ten percent of the army, take over Avalanche and Snow Star directly, and after tomorrow, the Heaven Dou Empire will no longer exist on the Douluo Continent," Ye Li said calmly.

"Yes." Serpent Spear and Porcupine Douluo responded in unison. They really didn't expect their Pope to have such ability, taking over the Heaven Dou Empire with almost no casualties.

After the porcupine and the Serpent Spear Douluo left, Ye Li returned to Emperor Xue Ye's palace, fearing that something might have happened.

At this moment, Emperor Xueye seemed to have a sudden burst of energy before his death, and he looked at Xue Qinghe who was taking care of him. He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Qinghe, come here."

"Father, are you alright?" Xue Qinghe immediately came to Emperor Xue Ye's side and asked.

"Qinghe, from now on, the Heavenly Dou Empire is entrusted to you. This is the seal of our Heavenly Dou Empire's emperor, and the edict of my abdication to bestow upon you your title." Emperor Xueye tremblingly took out the seal and edict that had been prepared in advance and handed them to Xue Qinghe, then began to explain his final arrangements.

"Your subject will certainly not fail the Emperor's trust," Xue Qinghe said solemnly as he accepted the imperial edict and seal.

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A few days later, Emperor Xue Ye of the Tian Dou Empire passed away, and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe ascended to the throne. On the surface, the Tian Dou Empire appeared calm, but underneath, undercurrents were surging.

Ye Li began to deal with the members of the Heavenly Dou royal family. Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing were found to be plotting to usurp the throne, so Ye Li issued an edict to imprison them and execute them.

The only one who escaped unscathed was Princess Xue Ke. On the one hand, Ye Li did not feel that she was a threat, and on the other hand, the situation in the Tian Dou Empire needed to be stabilized. Before long, Ye Li, who had become the emperor, changed the country's name to Tian Wu Empire. For a time, the continent was in turmoil. Some discerning people had already learned of some of the movements, such as Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"As expected of the current Pope, his methods are brilliant."

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Angel Temple in Wuhun City.

"How is Xiaoxue?" Qian Daoliu asked quietly, looking at Qian Renxue.

"Grandpa, it's all your fault! The medicine you told me would work, but as a result, I was outmaneuvered by Ye Li and didn't gain any advantage at all." Qian Renxue crossed her arms and glared angrily at her grandfather, Qian Daoliu.

"It's all because you were too careless. You can't judge Ye Li by ordinary standards. A simple muscle-softening powder isn't enough. You should have sealed his soul power directly." Qian Daoliu said to Qian Renxue, looking at her somewhat disappointingly.

"Grandpa, I'd like to too, but..." Qian Renxue said stubbornly, but didn't continue.

"Alright, the goal has been achieved. It's time for you to undergo the Nine Trials of the Angels." Qian Daoliu raised his hand and pointed. Golden flames released from the long sword in the hand of the statue behind him descended from the sky, completely enveloping Qian Renxue's body.

Golden flames swirled, and Qian Renxue's body was slowly drawn to rise under the light's embrace. The golden light remained unchanged, but nine golden light screens gradually appeared before Qian Renxue.

Upon seeing these nine light screens, a strange and peculiar light shone in Qian Daoliu's eyes. "The Nine Trials of the Angels, the Nine Trials... The Nine Trials that countless generations of Douluo Hall Masters have been waiting for have finally appeared. From now on, for a long time to come, you will have to complete nine trials from the angels. Grandpa will always be with you."

"Yes."

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(End of this chapter)