Reincarnation Paradise: The Void Debt Collector

After all, the old emperor once faked his death, which resulted in the dethronement of the crown prince at the time.

Against this backdrop, the three decided to join forces to find out the truth.

They led their respective entourages and passed through the layers of checkpoints in the palace.

Faced with their tough attitude, the guards and servants of the palace did not dare to stop them and could only watch them break into the room where the emperor's coffin was placed.

The door of the room slowly opened, and a cold air mixed with the unique scent of incense from the mourning hall blew in, as if reminding everyone that this was the boundary between life and death.

The coffin lay quietly in the center of the room, surrounded by white candles. The flickering candlelight added a touch of mystery and solemnity to the solemn scene.

Prince Longte took a deep breath and stepped forward first.

He stared at the coffin with his hands clenched, as if confirming the unbelievable fact before him - the big brother who once had power over the world and was feared by countless people was really dead.

The other two followed closely behind, their eyes lingering on the coffin with a bit of awe and curiosity.

They wanted to see with their own eyes whether the emperor who once ruled a vast empire was really no longer alive.

As the lid of the coffin was carefully pushed open, the old emperor's serene and pale face came into view.

His eyes were closed, as if he had simply fallen into a deep sleep rather than gone forever.

Prince Longte and the other two stared at this face, and couldn't help but feel a surge of inexplicable emotion in their hearts.

"The bastard is finally dead."

After confirming that the old emperor had really passed away, Prince Longte cursed in his heart.

He glanced at the Seventeenth Prince and the Crown Prince beside him, then flicked his sleeves and walked away.

The seventeenth prince had a blank expression on his face, as if he was not surprised or sad about his father's death.

He glanced at the prince calmly, his eyes revealing an indescribable emotion, then silently followed Prince Longte out of the room.

The prince stood there in a daze, obviously unable to accept this sudden reality.

He looked at his father in the coffin blankly. How could he, who was full of energy just two days ago, suddenly pass away?

His heart was filled with doubts and confusion, but more of it was a deep sense of powerlessness.

In the vortex of this power struggle, he seemed like a helpless little boat that could be swallowed by the huge waves at any time.

With the departure of Prince Longte, the Seventeenth Prince and the Crown Prince, the entire Holy Dragon City began to surge with undercurrents. Various forces began to take action, and a battle for power quietly unfolded.

In Prince Longte's residence, advisers came from all directions and gathered together to plan how to force the prince into a desperate situation.

They discussed various strategies and tactics and made careful plans to ensure victory in this struggle for power.

Prince Longte's eyes were very cold. He sat in the main seat, looking down at the advisers who were giving him advice.

He knew very well that in this cruel struggle for power, only the strong could survive and only the wise could win.

He was determined to use all available resources to gain the upper hand in this contest.

The seventeenth prince was more secretive.

He does not directly participate in the head-on conflict, but manipulates everything behind the scenes.

Using his spies in the court and the country, he carefully spread rumors, created chaos and division, and tried to further deepen the rift between Prince Longte and the Crown Prince, so as to reap the benefits.

As the legitimate heir to the throne, the crown prince is facing unprecedented pressure at this moment.

Not only did he have to deal with Prince Longte's blatant military threats, but he also had to be on guard against the Seventeenth Prince's secret conspiracies.

Fortunately, the prince was surrounded by a group of loyal ministers who vowed to protect him to the death and resolutely safeguard the dignity and authority of the royal family.

Regrettably, the prince himself seems to lack sufficient political wisdom and skills, and behaves like a hopeless case.

In the early hours of the morning a day later, everything was quiet and the entire city was still immersed in sleep.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried horse hooves broke the silence of the night, and the army led by Prince Longte began to move.

They blocked all the city gates, and with the heavy sound of the gates closing, the whole city seemed to be shrouded in a solemn and murderous atmosphere.

The air was filled with tension and anxiety. People were awakened from their sleep but did not dare to go out to check.

Prince Longte led his elite troops and headed straight for the Prince's Palace.

The sound of horse hooves echoed in the empty streets, stirring people's hearts like war drums.

Their goal was clear: to force the crown prince to abdicate.

Inside the Prince's Mansion, the originally quiet night was broken by the noise outside.

The prince woke up from his deep sleep, with an ominous premonition in his heart.

He hurriedly got up, put on his clothes and walked out of the room, only to see Prince Longte's army rushing into the Prince's Palace like wolves and tigers.

The sound of armor colliding and the shouts of the soldiers echoed in the night sky, and the entire Prince's Mansion fell into chaos.

Prince Longte was riding on a tall horse, dressed in military uniform, and his eyes were coldly scanning everything in the Prince's Mansion.

He rode his horse forward, and came in front of the prince in a menacing manner, before slowly stopping.

Their eyes met in the air.

The prince felt the coldness in Prince Longte's eyes and his heart tightened.

"He who knows the current situation is a hero." Prince Longte said coldly, "If you abdicate now, I can guarantee you a life of wealth and glory."

The prince's legs were shaking, but he still shook his head.

Upon hearing this, a hint of cruelty flashed in Prince Longte's eyes.

He suddenly pulled out the knife in his hand and instantly put it on the prince's neck.

The cold blade was pressed against the prince's neck. The prince was cowardly to begin with, and after being frightened by Prince Longte, his face turned pale, with fear and helplessness in his eyes.

His body seemed to be drained of strength and he collapsed to the ground, completely losing the dignity and aura of a prince.

"I... I give up the throne..." the prince said in a trembling voice, his eyes full of helplessness and unwillingness.

Prince Longte coldly signaled his men to bring up the paper and pen that had been prepared in advance.

Under the coercion of everyone, the prince reluctantly picked up the pen and wrote the abdication edict.

His handwriting was slightly trembling, revealing his inner struggle and helplessness.

Prince Longte took the imperial edict and carefully examined every word.

A satisfied smile appeared on his face, as if he had already seen the moment when he would ascend the throne.

"Very good." He sneered and said, "The prince really knows how to deal with the current situation."

The moment Prince Longte left the Prince's Mansion, the surrounding soldiers acted quickly and surrounded everyone in the Prince's Mansion.

This sudden change terrified the people in the Prince's Mansion. They tried to find a chance to escape, but it was too late.

The soldiers raised their swords that flashed with cold light and began to kill the people in the Prince's Mansion without mercy.

Screams and shouts rang out one after another, the smell of blood filled the air, and the entire Prince's Mansion fell into chaos and massacre.

Prince Longte would never allow anyone who could threaten his position to exist.

He knew very well that as long as the prince was alive, the news that he had come to the throne illegitimately would continue to affect his ruling position.

As for the public opinion of killing the prince, it will disappear on its own in a few years.

Therefore, after obtaining the abdication edict he wanted, Prince Longte ordered the elimination of the prince's forces in order to completely eliminate future troubles.

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As the situation changed, the seventeenth prince sounded the clarion call for counterattack.

In the past two days, the Seventeenth Prince has been quietly accumulating strength in the dark, waiting for the right opportunity. He will only take action after Prince Longte eliminates the Crown Prince.

It was because he saw through Prince Longte's ambition and the Crown Prince's cowardice and incompetence.

Therefore, the Seventeenth Prince did not move his troops so that he could deal a fatal blow to the enemy at this moment.

Just when Prince Longte was feeling complacent and thought the world was settled, the Seventeenth Prince gave a decisive order.

In an instant, half of Prince Longte's army, which he thought was as solid as a rock, began to turn against him.

This sudden change was like a bolt from the blue, catching Prince Longte off guard, and his dream of becoming emperor began to crumble.

The once unified army is now split into two factions. The conservatives remain loyal to Prince Longte, while most of the younger grassroots officers have sided with the Seventeenth Prince.

The armies of both sides confronted each other on the streets of the city. The tense atmosphere was like a dark cloud covering the city, making it hard to breathe.

On the city wall, the soldiers were lined up in neat rows with serious faces. The archers' fingers were tightly gripping the bowstrings, ready to shoot thousands of arrows at the command.

War horses on both sides of the street raised their heads and neighed loudly, and the sound of armor colliding echoed in the silent night.

The generals waved their weapons and flags and led their soldiers to charge towards each other.

Every collision and every clash of swords was accompanied by splattering blood and screams.

The moon was obscured by thick clouds, as if it was unwilling to witness this tragic scene.

This night was destined to be a sleepless night filled with swords, sabers, and blood.

"Seventeenth nephew, why do you and I have to fight each other like this? Why don't we join forces? I will manage the country for the first thirty years, and you will manage the country for the next thirty years. How about that?"

Prince Longte tried to use family affection as a bargaining chip to shake the determination of the Seventeenth Prince, but this strategy seemed too naive.

The seventeenth prince did not grow up under the aura of the royal family. His childhood memories are filled with the tyranny and ugliness of the nobility.

Amid the ridicule of his peers, the Seventeenth Prince experienced the warmth and coldness of human relationships within the royal family at an early age, which gave him a profound understanding of power and status that transcended his age.

The seventeenth prince, who grew up in such a special environment, had deep doubts and distrust about the concept of "family affection" advocated by the royal family.

In this royal family full of power struggles, the so-called family affection is often ruthlessly crushed by power and interests.

The Seventeenth Prince witnessed too many unscrupulous attempts to gain power and profit, and the endless intrigues and betrayals among family members.

These experiences made him deeply realize that in this cruel palace, the struggle for power is the eternal law.

Therefore, when Prince Longte tried to use family affection as a bargaining chip to sway him, the Seventeenth Prince just found it disgusting.

Ever since his biological mother was forced to submit to those despicable dignitaries for a living, the Seventeenth Prince made a vow in his heart: he would completely overthrow this corrupt country and expose all the injustice and darkness in broad daylight.

And now, everything he did was just the first step in realizing this grand plan.

The seventeenth prince raised his right hand and swung it down suddenly: "Shoot!"

The soldiers drew their bows and arrows in an orderly manner, and then, dense arrows flew towards the direction of Prince Longte like a storm.

Arrows streaked across the sky, whizzing and making sharp, piercing sounds, as if they were going to tear the sky apart.

Prince Longte was not unprepared.

The elite soldiers in front of him were well-trained, and they did not panic in the face of the sudden rain of arrows.

Instead, they formed a solid defensive formation, raised their shields, and formed an impenetrable barrier.

The arrows hit the shields and defensive facilities hard, making a deafening metal collision sound and accompanied by sparks.

"Good! This is my royal heir!"

After enduring this wave of attacks from the Seventeenth Prince, a complex look of regret finally emerged on Prince Longte's face.

He looked at the young and powerful prince, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.

The royal family has finally produced such an outstanding descendant, but unfortunately he is destined to perish here today. This is truly a pity.

To be honest, Prince Longte did have the idea of ​​winning over the Seventeenth Prince deep down in his heart.

Being able to build such a huge force by one's own requires talent and courage that is rare.

If the Seventeenth Prince could really join forces with Prince Longte, then the Longteng Empire would be as solid as a rock for the next hundred years, and no one would be able to shake it.

However, I will not allow others to snore beside my bed.

Although Prince Longte deeply admired the talents and abilities of the Seventeenth Prince, his years of political experience told him that one of him and the Seventeenth Prince must fall today.

Otherwise, the Longteng Empire will soon fall into a chaotic situation of division, which is something Prince Longte absolutely does not want to see.

The Seventeenth Prince also understood this principle very well, so he chose to defend the Holy Dragon City instead of breaking out of the city and engaging in a decisive battle with Prince Longte somewhere else.

This historic city became the battlefield where the two men fought to the death.