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

Chapter 363: The Rock King Emperor Takes the Blame

Xue Qinghe's second act was to target the nobles, thus affecting the interests of many nobles.

Even with the intervention of the Spirit Hall's "elite team" and the Abyss Order, the situation was still somewhat difficult to contain.

In the eyes of the nobles, weren't slaves just lambs and livestock to be served?

This newly enthroned emperor is actually threatening their interests!

That's what they thought, but they still had to cooperate where necessary, especially with some small and medium-sized noble forces. They knew that if they joined forces, it would be like throwing an egg against a rock, completely useless, so they cooperated very readily.

However, it is very difficult for some noble families to give up such benefits, because this involves their very foundation and shakes their very core.

If they don't rely on this, their money will eventually run out, and then what?

How can future generations lie down and live a life of luxury as nobles?

They don't think about the present, but they are responsible for future generations.

Of course, some nobles also noticed something was amiss!

The companies that had been making the most noise earlier suddenly went silent the next day, and remained silent for the next few days as well.

Upon investigation, they discovered that the entire family had been wiped out!

The cruelty of the methods is rarely seen in the secular world!

If it were just one company, it could be considered an exception, but the fact that all of the most troublesome companies are without exception is something to ponder.

As the saying goes, it's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost.

The grass that swayed in the middle eventually bent towards the corner of the wall.

Immediately, most of the nobles began to cooperate; they didn't want to die without knowing why.

Nobles value their lives and cherish the present moment above all else.

Money can be earned back, but life is gone forever.

These nobles were born to very brave warriors who made great contributions to the Heavenly Dou Empire, which is why they became nobles.

However, as times changed, the nobles developed a system in which they felt they were a cut above, below, or even above others, but never a cut above.

"I don't demand that everyone share resources, nor do I ask them to contribute money or labor. I just want the common people to live a slightly better life, and yet they curse me and rebel against me!"

Xue Qinghe sat on the throne with a dark expression.

Below him stood all the civil and military officials, yet not one dared to utter a sound.

Which of these ministers wasn't from a noble family?

It's impossible to say that I didn't have any thoughts about it.

But they knew far more than ordinary nobles, so they dared not resist and obediently cooperated with the burning of the second fire.

"Your Majesty, this decree is truly a blessing for all people, but the process is a little too fast..."

One minister spoke cautiously, his words also carrying a probing tone.

Let's see what this former crown prince, now the Emperor of Tiandou, is thinking.

If one's will is not strong enough, there may still be room for redemption.

If one is determined, then one should cooperate and wait for someone who might overthrow "him".

Of course, this is almost impossible, unless Zhongli dies or ascends to heaven one day.

A powerful figure like Zhongli could easily live for several hundred years; in any case, they won't live to see it.

"Is the progress fast?"

Xue Qinghe's lips curled slightly upward, his eyes filled with indifference.

"I only regret that the progress is too slow!"

"If it could be done any faster, how many more people would be able to regain their freedom?"

"I know that some of you are two-faced, saying one thing to my face and another behind my back."

"They seem to be taking my orders to heart, but they've only completed half of it and are concealing the other half!"

"If even you are like this, what about the nobles, big and small!"

These words shocked the entire court, and several officials shuddered.

How could His Majesty still discover their secret activities?

"Our loyalty to Your Majesty is as clear as day..."

"Alright, release those people after you return today, and I will let bygones be bygones. But if I find out you are still doing the same thing at tomorrow's morning court..."

Xue Qinghe did not continue speaking. She believed that these ministers understood, and these ministers were certainly not fools.

This is giving them a way out and an opportunity. If they don't seize this opportunity to get out of trouble, the consequences will be unbearable for them.

I've heard that in some places, the moment a noble family shows the slightest sign of rebellion, their entire clan is wiped out!

When His Majesty gets ruthless, he really is ruthless!

It would be impossible to accomplish these things by relying solely on this newly enthroned emperor.

Without a doubt, he must have the support of the Rock King Emperor behind him!

But they were really wrong this time.

Zhong Li was completely unaware when Qian Renxue issued this order.

The person who made the arrangement was also from the Spirit Hall side.

As for the Abyss Order, that was truly an accident.

But the ministers and the people of the world don't think that way. Only the Body Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect have the power to get close to the new emperor.

The most powerful one is the Body Sect.

Or both companies may be involved!

The Body Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect: We've been wronged!

Now, Ning Fengzhi is starting to wonder if the reason why the Emperor didn't invite the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to participate in the things the Body Sect did is because he has some kind of dissatisfaction with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Qian Renxue did this with her own considerations; what if the Spirit Hall clashed with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School...

Why would the Spirit Hall help the new emperor?

As for the Body Sect, Qian Renxue wasn't worried. Zhong Li knew her identity, but she didn't want to bother Zhong Li with such a "trivial matter."

The Body Sect is currently busy dealing with those strange monsters and simply doesn't have that much time or enough personnel.

The underworld, formerly a city of slaughter, is located in the eighteen levels of hell.

It was still the first level of the Tongue-Pulling Hell. Tang San needed to experience each level of hell for two months.

With the aid of illusion magic, he would experience each level of hell for approximately sixty years.

In two more days, he will be able to leave the Tongue-Pulling Hell and proceed to the next level.

Having experienced the tongue-pulling hell for nearly sixty years, Tang San was somewhat dazed.

Sixty years is enough time for him to forget many things, even his original aspirations.

You should know that even if he lived two lives, his combined age wouldn't be sixty.

In his perception, he had remained there for a full sixty years.

The young man, who was originally quite young, now looked like he had grown a lot of white hair and his face was withered, as if he had really aged.

"who I am?"

"What am I supposed to do?"

"This is the Hell of Tongue-Pulling..."

Tang San could no longer remember why he was here, nor why he had been tortured.

For decades, it was the same every day.

"Kid, in two more days... no, I should say two more years, and you'll be going to the next level of hell."

Good luck!

He said "good luck" to everyone, but the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned.

(End of this chapter)