Douluo Continent: Reincarnated as the Rock King Emperor, Wandering the Mortal World

Chapter 358: Prelude to the Coronation

Time passed quickly, and before long it was the day of the succession on a snowy night.

During this period, Tiandou City saw the emergence of many prominent families, as well as top nobles from many kingdoms and duchies.

They came to Tiandou City for only one purpose: to witness the succession of the throne, which was a grand event.

Although Emperor Xueye is already in his twilight years, his age and physique are more than enough to sustain him for another ten or eight years.

Is the succession now being forced by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe?

This isn't just a thought held by one or two people; many powerful and influential people share this view.

With the powerful Martial God Douluo as a guest advisor, it's not impossible for the Crown Prince to force Emperor Xueye to abdicate in favor of "him".

For some, only three days have passed, while for others, three years have already gone by.

Tang San, currently in the eighteen levels of hell, is experiencing the first level, the Hell of Tongue-Pulling.

His body was only punished for three days, but he experienced the same thing in the illusion for three whole years!

Tang San opened his eyes, a sign that someone else was about to cast an illusion on him.

Tang San, whose eyes were once filled with light and boundless yearning for the future, now had lifeless eyes.

Three years! Who knows how he survived those three years, even though only three days had passed in the outside world.

Three years later, there are still more than a thousand years to go!

Tang San didn't know if he could persevere; in just three years, his spirit had almost collapsed.

If it were a normal sentence, he would have completed it by now, based on the time frame.

But this punishment is not normal!

"I don't want to become a god anymore, abandon me, let me go..."

At this moment, Tang San's speech was somewhat incoherent, not only because he was in the Tongue-Pulling Hell, but also because he had not communicated with anyone in the spiritual world for three whole years.

Even if I wanted to shout, I couldn't.

If this is the price of becoming a god, he would rather not become a god; it's just too unbearable.

The soul within Tang San's soul ring was now completely sealed away.

Because the rule of the Killing City is to seal soul rings.

If it weren't for the fact that she was "connected by blood" with Tang San, Xiao Wu would have suspected that Tang San was dead.

Tang San should be thankful that during the time Xiao Wu's spirit rings were sealed, she couldn't hear or sense anything from the outside world.

Otherwise, his deception in obtaining spirit rings would likely have been exposed.

No matter how Tang San shouted, no one paid any attention to him. Seeing his reaction, they worked even harder.

As illusion-type evil spirit masters, they already took pleasure in tormenting others' spirits, and after the changes in the Killing City, they were really holding their breath.

Now that they have Tang San, this wronged... cough cough, test subject, they're too excited to even think about it.

"Tang San, enjoy yourself. You were personally chosen by Yama, the King of Hell."

When Tang San fell into the illusion again, the person who cast the illusion laughed.

Although it was a waste of soul power, it was worth it to see Tang San being tortured like this.

What?

Why treat Tang San like this when there's no grudge between them?

They were just following orders, and besides, they liked it.

"I'm going to recover my soul power first. You need to hold on for a while."

"No problem, my mental and spiritual strength is enough to last until you fully recover."

This "project" was not managed by just two people, but by several people, who had a clear division of labor and worked in an orderly manner.

"That would be best!"

Tang San, having entered the illusion once again, began a new round of torment.

He had become numb, but the mental anguish was unavoidable.

Even with his immense mental strength, he was still no match for this group of evil soul masters.

Because the other party used special methods to severely reduce his mental strength, leaving him no chance to resist.

What can Tang San do in this situation?

Unable to resist, they could only silently accept the punishment.

"I don't want to become a god anymore, please let me go..."

Tang San kept pleading, but gradually he forgot how to plead. He only knew that he was being tortured, and he gradually forgot why he was being tortured...

In Tiandou City, today is a day of festive decorations and nationwide celebration.

On the street, a group of people attracted attention.

It should be noted that riding horses is prohibited within Tiandou City, but today is an exception.

The person on horseback was none other than "Xue Qinghe," who was described as spirited and ambitious.

No, she was just stunned, looking completely bewildered.

With the long-planned throne about to be in his hands, Xue Qinghe felt the burden on his shoulders had become much heavier.

She carries the weight of the entire Heaven Dou Empire on her shoulders!

Am I really ready?

Xue Qinghe pondered to himself, momentarily lost in thought.

Is the throne truly what she desires?

From beginning to end, all she wanted was Bibi Dong's approval...

Although her purpose has changed after reopening, it is still not for the sake of these people.

They were given high hopes, but these people weren't on my mind...

"No, it shouldn't be like this."

"I will become the God of Angels. God loves the world, how can my love be so shallow?"

"The world is wonderful because of humanity; my focus is wrong."

"Start today, I will learn to be God..."

She had become a god, but she did not fulfill her divine duties; instead, she chased after an insignificant killer.

If everything in her dream is real, then she's really adorably silly.

To put it bluntly, it's foolish.

"Strange, why does the Crown Prince not seem very happy?"

"This is a momentous occasion of ascending the throne; shouldn't the Crown Prince be happy?"

The onlookers, seeing Xue Qinghe with a sullen face, said with some confusion.

They really didn't understand what was going on.

The crown prince became emperor, but "he" was unhappy.

It's really hard to figure out.

The fourth prince, Xue Beng, and Prince Xue Xing, in particular, had many doubts.

Could it be that they really misunderstood Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, and that he truly had no interest in the throne?

The deaths of the other two princes were also unrelated to "Xue Qinghe"?

Logically speaking, "he" should be riding high, and this should be the day. Why is he looking like he has lost his father?

Avalanche and Snowstar exchanged a glance, but they didn't know what message to convey, leaving them only with endless confusion and bewilderment.

"Your Highness, please don't get distracted!"

Not far from Xue Qinghe were Meng Shenji and his two companions, who were being quietly reminded by Meng Shenji.

Today is a huge event, and Xue Qinghe should not be in this state no matter what.

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe snapped out of her reverie. She nodded subconsciously, a professional smile appearing on her face. The change was so dramatic that it left everyone speechless and unable to process it for a moment.

"This guy..."

Xue Beng's eyes twitched slightly. So this is how Xue Qinghe's smile was formed.

Subconsciously, he felt he should smile.

This shows that Xue Qinghe subconsciously learned to use smiling as a form of pretense.

"How hypocritical! Pshaw!"

(End of this chapter)