Reincarnation Paradise: The Void Debt Collector

They all knew that this battle not only concerned personal life and death, but also determined the future fate of the Longteng Empire.

In this fateful showdown, only one person can stand to the end and become the true master of this country.

"It's so noisy outside. I can't sleep well."

Lin Yi sighed and woke up from the single bed in the dormitory. Tonight, there were shouts and screams everywhere in Shenglong City. It would be a problem if he could sleep well.

In fact, not only Lin Yi, but all the students in Holy Dragon College could not sleep tonight.

They gathered in front of the windows, witnessing the fierce fighting between the armies outside and the Holy Dragon City engulfed in flames.

Both the Seventeenth Prince and Prince Longte had personally issued orders strictly prohibiting soldiers from harassing the Holy Dragon Academy, and violators would be severely punished.

Elder Yunlong even activated the Holy Dragon Academy's defense formation, making it the safest place in Holy Dragon City.

Many civilians were eager to enter the Holy Dragon Academy to escape the war, but unfortunately, once the alchemy array was activated, the entire academy entered a state of full defense.

At this moment, people inside the academy cannot go out, and people outside cannot enter.

Holy Dragon Academy seemed to have become an isolated island, cut off from the chaos of the outside world.

The shouts and cries of killing echoed in the night for the entire night, along with the flames and smoke of war, bringing unprecedented turmoil to Shenglong City.

As the dawn gradually rose in the sky, these intense sounds began to slowly fade away and were eventually drowned out by the tranquility of the early morning.

At daybreak, soldiers began to walk out of the trenches, fatigue on their faces.

The streets were in ruins from last night's fighting. The broken buildings, scattered weapons and corpses all over the ground all silently told of the brutality of the battle.

The soldiers began to move silently, collecting the bodies scattered on both sides of the street.

In this era when technology was not yet developed, it was particularly important to handle and bury corpses in a timely manner, otherwise it might cause an uncontrollable plague.

Chapter 428 Condolences (Please subscribe, please vote)

On the street leading to the palace, Prince Longte was riding a horse. His face was covered in blood and his left arm was twisted irregularly, obviously seriously injured.

In his right hand, he held a bloody head - it was the head of the seventeenth prince.

This power struggle ultimately ended with the defeat of the seventeenth prince.

"Young man, let me teach you one last thing. Ideals cannot be eaten after all."

Prince Longte rode on his horse, picked up the head of the seventeenth prince, stared at it with complicated eyes for a moment, then sighed and threw it into the stinky ditch beside him.

Prince Longte had long anticipated that the Seventeenth Prince would plant spies in the army, so he adopted the same strategy.

Unlike the Seventeenth Prince, Prince Longte used the temptation of money and power and successfully persuaded many people who originally belonged to the Seventeenth Prince.

These people betrayed the Seventeenth Prince at a critical moment, allowing Prince Longte to gain the advantage in the battle.

The Seventeenth Prince exploited ideals and hatred. This approach might be attractive to young soldiers, but it was not practical for middle-aged officers in their thirties.

These officers began to pay more attention to practical interests, such as money, power and beauty.

And these are exactly what the Seventeenth Prince cannot promise.

At the critical moment when the two armies were fighting fiercely, following an order from Prince Longte, one-third of the officers under the Seventeenth Prince chose to rebel.

This move undoubtedly dealt a huge blow to the power of the Seventeenth Prince.

The seventeenth prince led his guards in a brave fight and finally rushed to Prince Longte.

As a prince, the rare resources at the disposal of Prince Longte are far beyond what the Seventeenth Prince can compare to.

During the battle, he relied on the assistance of various alchemical potions and rare equipment, and after only more than thirty moves, he killed the Seventeenth Prince.

The final winner of this battle for the throne was Prince Longteng.

Now, at the emperor's funeral, witnessed by all officials, Prince Longte will be crowned king and officially succeed to the throne.

After a short rest, the palace guards and servants began to get busy and slowly opened the heavy gate of the palace.

The entire palace has been decorated in a sea of ​​mournful white in preparation for the upcoming funeral.

On the towering palace walls, long white silk cloths were hung like curtains of mourning tears, swaying gently in the wind.

Above the palace gate, black flags hung low, symbolizing the royal family's remembrance of the deceased monarch.

The interior of the palace was immersed in solemnity.

The corridors and halls were filled with court members and attendants dressed in black and with solemn expressions.

The originally magnificent hall was now covered with white curtains and black gauze.

The golden dragon throne, which once represented the supreme imperial power, is now empty, leaving only a lonely symbol of imperial power.

The emperor's coffin was placed on the ground in front of the seat.

The black coffin lay there quietly, witnessing the end of one era and the beginning of another.

Prince Longte walked slowly into the hall. His eyes stayed on the coffin for a moment, then he waved his hand to signal his men to be gentler.

This was his last respect to the late emperor, his elder brother.

The dead are the greatest. No matter how many disputes and fights there were in life, they have turned to dust at this moment.

Hal Adam, the emperor of the Dragon Empire, was once his rival for power and also his relative. He deserves due respect.

Prince Longte slowly walked to Hal Adam's coffin and stopped to stare.

His eyes were fixed on Hal Adam's eyes, which had been closed forever, as if he was looking for something or trying to convey something.

A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, a conflicting feeling of victory and loss.

He lowered his head, leaned close to Hal Adam's cold and stiff face, and said in a low and emotional voice: "Brother, I won this round."

There was not much expression on Prince Longte's face, but his eyes inadvertently revealed deep sadness.

But this trace of sadness was quickly concealed by Prince Longte. As an emperor, he should not be bound by these things.

Just as Prince Longte was about to start the funeral, a carriage slowly stopped at the gate of the palace.

Elder Yunlong led Lin Yi and Su Xiao down from the carriage.

When his subordinates reported the news of these three people to Prince Longte, he couldn't help but feel a little fear in his heart.

This old man has a very close relationship with Hal Adam, and no one knows why Old Man Yunlong came here this time.

"Dean Yunlong, my brother just passed away. I am a little unwell due to grief. I hope you can forgive me."

Although everyone knew about Prince Longte's actions last night, necessary etiquette and performance were still indispensable on this occasion.

Prince Longte stood beside Hal Adam's coffin, dressed in black mourning clothes, with a sad expression, as if immersed in grief.

Outside the auditorium, cries of grief were heard one after another, creating a sad atmosphere.

Inside the auditorium, more than a dozen high-ranking officials were kneeling on the ground. Their status in the empire was extremely important, but at this moment they were all crying and gasping for breath.

"Meet Prince Longte."

There was no expression on old man Yunlong's face, as if he had simply come to mourn Hal Adam.

Prince Longte remained highly vigilant about this.

He was well aware of the huge gap in information between himself and Old Man Yunlong, which forced him to be cautious when facing Old Man Yunlong.

Although full of doubts in his heart, Prince Longte still chose to agree to Old Man Yunlong's request.

According to etiquette and rules, Old Man Yunlong does have the right to come and pay his respects, and Prince Longte cannot disrupt this tradition because of his doubts.

So, with Prince Longte's tacit consent, old man Yunlong slowly walked towards Hal Adam's coffin and began his condolences.

Old Man Shenglong walked slowly forward and bowed deeply towards Hal Adam's coffin to express his respect for the deceased.

Then he took a coin from his pocket and gently threw it into the coffin.

This is an ancient mourning ceremony of the Dragon Empire, which means paying a toll for the deceased to the world of the dead to ensure that his journey in the other world is smooth.

After finishing his condolences, old man Yunlong quietly stepped aside.

Afterwards, Lin Yi and Su Xiao walked to the coffin. Following the etiquette of old man Yunlong, they observed a few seconds of silence for Hal Adam's body.

Then, each of them took out a special coin from their pocket and gently threw it into the coffin.

Unlike the gold coins thrown by others, Lin Yi and Su Xiao's coins were black and white respectively, which was particularly eye-catching.

The moment the two coins touched Hal Adam's body, the sky suddenly changed.

Chapter 429: Resurrection from the Dead (Please subscribe, please vote)

The sky suddenly darkened, the sun was completely blocked by thick dark clouds, and the palace was suddenly plunged into darkness.

The gathering dark clouds seemed to swallow up the entire sky, bringing people a sense of depression and heaviness.

The originally bright afternoon now seemed like night had arrived early. Only a faint light penetrated the thick clouds, casting mottled light and shadows.

The people in the palace were shocked by this sudden change. They all looked up at the strange sky, their faces filled with fear and confusion.

At this moment, an illusory passage suddenly appeared above the palace, like a crack in reality, which intensified people's fear.

Su Xiao noticed that Hal Adam's fingers seemed to move slightly.

Then, an unbelievable scene happened - Hal Adam actually sat up from the coffin, as if he was resurrected from the dead!

“This! This! This!”

Prince Longte was horrified by Hal Adam's body suddenly sitting up.

He, the seventeenth prince and the crown prince personally examined Hal Adam's body, and the three of them unanimously confirmed that the emperor was completely dead and there was no possibility of resurrection.

Although there are drugs in the Longteng Empire that can cause a state of suspended animation, such drugs can only simulate the state of death, and the body temperature and other vital signs will not change.

But at that time, Hal Adam's body was as cold as ice, without a heartbeat or breathing.

Watching Hal Adam step out of the coffin, Prince Longte couldn't help but feel terrified.

"This sleep was so restless."

Hal Adam yawned, and after the power of death descended and merged into Hal Adam's body, wonderful changes began to happen to him.

However, Hal Adam still looks like an eighty-year-old, and his wrinkles and old skin have not changed at all.

But changes have indeed taken place inside his body. The back that was once bent due to old age is now as straight as a pine tree and full of strength.

Although his eyes were still deep, they sparkled with a bright light, revealing a different look from ordinary people.

Hal Adam at this moment is like a combination of contradictions.

He is both an elderly man and a young man full of vitality.

He embodies both the aging and rebirth of life. This wonderful fusion makes him a unique existence.

"Your Majesty, welcome back."

Old Man Yunlong smiled and saluted Hal Adam. After Old Man Yunlong's reminder, the officials and guards followed closely and quickly saluted Hal Adam to express their respect.

Hal Adam's resurrection caused a huge shock in everyone's heart, and even the power of Prince Longte was shaken.

Many officials and generals who were originally loyal to the prince chose to rebel at this moment and return to the old emperor.

They were clearly aware that there was still a significant gap between Prince Longte's power and influence and that of the old emperor.

The old emperor had been sitting firmly on the throne for more than sixty years. Under his rule, the empire was as solid as a rock, which was enough to demonstrate Hal Adam's extraordinary political skills and leadership.

When he was alive, although there was some corruption in the Longteng Empire, no rebellious force dared to openly challenge his authority.

In contrast, although Prince Longte also possessed certain political ambitions and military talents, in the minds of many officials, he was still difficult to be compared with the old emperor.

It was difficult for Prince Longte to establish the officials' awe and trust in the old emperor in a short period of time.

This trust and awe stems from Hal Adam's stable rule over the years.

Therefore, after the news of Hal Adam's resurrection spread quickly, many officials chose to return to the old emperor's camp.

They knew very well that in this turbulent political moment, only by closely following the old emperor's footsteps could they ensure their own future and destiny.

"Very good! Very good! This time, I lose, brother."

At this moment, Prince Longte's face regained its calm, without any expression of panic.