106: Seeking revenge against the Azure Dragon Temple? (Two-in-one)

"!!!"

Pairs of horrified eyes watched this scene.

More noble ministers fainted from fright.

Dead without a whole corpse... The Heaven Dou Empire's pillar of stability, dying so cleanly and decisively?!

Simply for expressing dissatisfaction with the Azure Dragon Temple in the court.

To end up like this... For a moment, fear inevitably sprouted in the hearts of the noble ministers, spreading like thorns.

Ning Fengzhi also tensed up, secretly relieved.

If he had just failed to resist the temptation and stepped forward to shield Grand Marshal Ge Long,

Would he too have been obliterated by the Divine Lightning?

Even now, he dared not be certain if the Azure Dragon Divine Lord had left.

Or if the anger would continue to spread.

He swallowed hard, the sound quite audible in the grand hall.

"Uncle Jian..."

Ning Fengzhi hesitated, sending a voice transmission.

Sword Douluo shook his head slightly, gazing outside the hall, and said, "He should have already left..."

Sword Douluo also breathed a sigh of relief. Sensing the intense threat earlier, he had even felt the impulse to grab Ning Fengzhi and flee.

The Azure Dragon Divine Lord's power was too terrifying, not something Mortals could withstand.

Only then did Ning Fengzhi feel somewhat reassured, a bitter smile immediately appearing on his face.

"The Heaven Dou Empire... is going to fall into chaos..."

Killing the Heaven Dou Empire's foremost noble right in the court hall.

Shocking and unheard of!!!

Only the Azure Dragon Divine Lord could perform such an earth-shattering deed.

Now, without the nobles needing to apply pressure, as long as the Heaven Dou Imperial Family didn't want to lose all dignity, they had to do something.

Behind a large pillar on the other side, Poison Douluo's face alternated between green and red, his Soul Power in disarray, all evident on his countenance.

He grunted, the toxins within his body beginning to flare up, bringing him intense pain.

Witnessing the Azure Dragon Divine Lord's Divine Punishment had terrified him!

"Hah... hah..."

Poison Douluo knelt on one knee, gritting his teeth fiercely, his eyes seeming to spit fire as he glared at Prince Xue Xing on the ground.

It was all this bastard's fault for making him step forward. If the Azure Dragon Divine Lord held a grudge, he would surely die too!

Prince Xue Xing slept peacefully, completely unaware of the events unfolding outside.

"The Divine Lord has left. It's safe now..."

Ning Fengzhi spoke.

Only then did the nobles hiding by the walls hurriedly scramble out.

The first noble minister to exit the door was not struck by Divine Punishment.

Thus, all the conscious ministers crawled and stumbled their way out of the palace.

Once outside, they saw the distant palace complex ravaged and collapsed by the Azure Dragon Divine Lord, their hearts filled with even greater terror!

The Azure Dragon Divine Lord had not merely executed a noble in the court hall.

Even the imperial palace itself was not worthy of his regard!

...Evening.

In a secret chamber within the imperial palace.

Emperor Xue Ye, his face pale, reclined on a throne, covered with a thin yellow blanket.

Opposite him, Prince Xue Xing, "Xue Qinghe," and several trusted ministers stood.

They recounted everything that had happened in the court hall.

Especially the news of Grand Marshal Ge Long's death.

And the destroyed throne along with it.

It was evident that the Azure Dragon Divine Lord held the Heaven Dou Empire in complete contempt.

Anyone who dared act against him would face Divine Punishment!

"Damned...!" Emperor Xue Ye showed an angry expression, but his voice was weak and powerless.

After such a fright, he now lacked much strength.

Prince Xue Xing said, "If we swallow this humiliation, the dignity of our Heaven Dou Empire will be lost..."

Emperor Xue Ye glanced at him coldly and said:

"We... naturally will not tolerate it..."

"Boom...!"

Suddenly, a loud thunderclap sounded outside.

Emperor Xue Ye and the others all paled drastically, scrambling to hide behind pillars, fleeing in panic.

"Xue Qinghe" hurried to Emperor Xue Ye's side, supporting him and soothing, "Father, it's just ordinary thunder."

Emperor Xue Ye's old face flushed red as he realized, then pointed at Prince Xue Xing and the others, annoyed:

"What disgraceful behavior is this?!"

"Just a simple clap of thunder, and you're this terrified? If you truly encountered the Azure Dragon Divine Lord descending Divine Punishment, would you even have the courage to resist?"

"..."

Prince Xue Xing and the others looked ashamed and hung their heads.

Inwardly, they couldn't help but complain.

And you talk about us... If "Xue Qinghe" hadn't just held you down, you'd probably have run faster than anyone, right?!

Emperor Xue Ye glared at Prince Xue Xing, then leaned back into his dragon throne, saying faintly, "Enough, you... Xue Xing, since you stirred this up, I entrust this matter to you. No matter what, do not disappoint me again..."

"Your Majesty, I..."

Prince Xue Xing was dumbfounded.

The Azure Dragon Divine Lord had displayed such terrifying power.

For him to handle it would be sending him to his death, wouldn't it?

Emperor Xue Ye glared at him, "What? Do you wish to defy the imperial decree?"

"...No, no, it's just that I fear... I fear I might fail your trust, Your Majesty..." Prince Xue Xing smiled, looking more miserable than if he were crying.

"Do your best... All of you, leave. We are weary."

Emperor Xue Ye waved his hand weakly.

After such a scare, his vigor and Spirit had diminished considerably... Prince Xue Xing accepted the order and left the palace, his face devoid of any smile.

Now that the Azure Dragon Divine Lord had done such a major deed, ordinary nobles might not face Divine Punishment immediately, but the ringleader would absolutely not escape.

He immediately took a carriage to see Poison Douluo.

At Poison Douluo's residence, he found Poison Douluo, whose face was even paler than Emperor Xue Ye's, lying weakly in bed.

"Mr. Dugu, what happened to you?"

Prince Xue Xing hurried to the bedside, looking at Poison Douluo anxiously.

That Emperor Xue Ye was scared into such a state was somewhat understandable.

But how could Poison Douluo be in worse shape than Emperor Xue Ye?

Prince Xue Xing grasped Poison Douluo's wrist, concerned, "I'll summon the imperial physician, the best healing-type Spirit Master from the palace..."

"Shut up..."

Poison Douluo said irritably, sitting up, his entire body trembling slightly.

Looking at Prince Xue Xing, he felt ten thousand grievances.

If it were anyone else who had nearly caused him to offend the Azure Dragon Divine Lord, he would have killed them outright, taking their head to the temple to beg the Divine Lord for forgiveness.

But But this person was his life-saving benefactor... Prince Xue Xing gave an awkward smile, also aware that his actions were less than honorable.

"Mr. Dugu, I also never imagined that the Azure Dragon Divine Lord would be so ruthless, showing no face to the Empire at all..."

Prince Xue Xing looked embarrassed, hesitating to speak.

"What else do you want to say?" Poison Douluo asked coldly.

"It's like this, His Majesty has assigned me a task..." Prince Xue Xing then explained his predicament.

Poison Douluo immediately pushed Prince Xue Xing away and said:

"If you still intend to oppose the Azure Dragon Temple, I absolutely will not help you again, no matter how sweet your words!"

"This time, I've already walked through the gates of hell once. I no longer owe you my life."

"If it concerns the Azure Dragon Divine Lord, I will definitely not get involved again!"

Poison Douluo stated his position directly.

He hadn't lived long enough yet!

He hadn't seen his granddaughter get married, hadn't seen her become a powerful Spirit Master... If he died because he offended the Azure Dragon Divine Lord, that would be too pitiful!

"Thud...!"

Prince Xue Xing suddenly knelt down, grabbing Poison Douluo's hand and not letting go.

Tears streamed freely down his old face.

He looked at Poison Douluo sorrowfully, choking up, "Mr. Dugu, after all these years of friendship, if even you won't help me, then I'm truly going to die..."

Poison Douluo instantly felt extremely disgusted, his face darkening.

He very much wanted to slap him, but the other wasn't wrong; after all, it was decades of friendship.

Throughout his life, his actions had been a mix of good and evil, and he truly didn't have many friends.

And Prince Xue Xing could barely be counted as one... Prince Xue Xing wept and pleaded, then even tried to kowtow.

Poison Douluo pulled him up, annoyed, "Enough! I can help you with some things, but I absolutely will not stand opposite the Azure Dragon Divine Lord like today!"

Prince Xue Xing hurriedly nodded, "Brother Dugu, how could I possibly harm you? Just accompany me on this trip. With you by my side, I'll feel safer, won't I?"

Poison Douluo snorted coldly, reluctantly accepting.

"Then let's set off now. First to the Spirit Hall. I heard that Grand Marshal Ge Long's friend, Holy Dragon Douluo, has arrived... Their friendship is extremely deep; he'll surely help..."

A glint flashed in Prince Xue Xing's eyes.

As long as he could drag the Spirit Hall into this, his task would be half completed!

"Alright..."

Poison Douluo nodded in agreement.

Setting up an Elder of the Spirit Hall... he was very willing... Heaven Dou City Spirit Hall.

Prince Xue Xing and Poison Doulro paid a visit together.

Stating directly that they sought Holy Dragon Douluo.

Holy Dragon Douluo received them in a reception room.

"I've only been here two or three days, and I didn't expect such distinguished guests to visit..." Holy Dragon Douluo said with a smile.

He had a rugged appearance and a resonant voice.

He was a rare Elder in the Spirit Hall with military talent and was also a good friend of Grand Marshal Ge Long. They had once jointly commanded armies to resist invasions from the Star Luo Empire.

Prince Xue Xing rubbed his eyes, making them red, and let out a long sigh.

As soon as Poison Douluo sat down, he closed his eyes to rest, not participating in anything.

Holy Dragon Douluo was taken aback, puzzled, "What does Your Highness the Prince mean by this?"

"Elder Holy Dragon, I wonder about your relationship with our Grand Marshal Ge Long? Are you close friends?"

"Grand Marshal Ge Long once said that in his entire life, he only admired two and a half people. One was his mentor, half was my Elder brother, and the remaining one was... you, Elder Holy Dragon."

"He said the days he missed most were when he led troops with you to resist the Star Luo invasion..."

Prince Xue Xing spoke sorrowfully, looking into Holy Dragon Douluo's eyes.

Holy Dragon Douluo was slightly startled. Hearing this from Prince Xue Xing, he showed a pleased expression. Grand Marshal Ge Long was a figure he himself respected.

To hold him in such high esteem, even above Emperor Xue Ye!

This was simply the pinnacle of flattery.

He immediately nodded, "Grand Marshal Ge Long and I are naturally the closest of friends!"

"Sigh, I thought so too. That's why, after Grand Marshal Ge Long's death, I came to tell you first..."

Prince Xue Xing continued.

"What?!"

Holy Dragon Douluo abruptly stood up, staring at Prince Xue Xing in shock, "What are you saying? I drank with Brother Ge Long just two days ago. How could he suddenly die? This is no joking matter!"

Prince Xue Xing stood up, two more lines of tears tracing his face, and sighed deeply, "No one wanted this to happen, but it did! Because that Azure Dragon Temple actually sent someone to assassinate Grand Marshal Ge Long..."

"Such insolence!!!"

Holy Dragon Douluo flew into a rage, his face flushing red.

Just having been buttered up by Prince Xue Xing, and originally having a good relationship with Grand Marshal Ge Long, he now wished he could immediately avenge him!

In his anger, the aura of a Titled Douluo erupted.

Prince Xue Xing hurriedly hid beside Poison Douluo.

"That madman is too powerful. Although our Heaven Dou Empire could sweep away the temple, we have to consider the retaliation of a top-tier expert, making it difficult to avenge Grand Marshal Ge Long..."

"So, I came here, hoping to tell Elder Holy Dragon. If Elder Holy Dragon could avenge him, it would fulfill the friendship between you."

Prince Xue Xing continued to fan the flames.

Holy Dragon Douluo showed an angry expression and suddenly punched the wall beside him.

"Bang...!"

A large crater instantly appeared in the wall.

Holy Dragon Douluo gritted his teeth, "Brother Ge Long's body is not yet cold. It's Just right for me to bring that madman's head to offer in sacrifice! Where is that madman...?"

Prince Xue Xing said, "He is likely at the Azure Dragon Temple outside Heaven Dou City!"

"This one will go find him! I must avenge Brother Ge Long!"

Holy Dragon Douluo gnashed his teeth, furious to the extreme.

He violently pushed open the door and strode out with large steps.

Prince Xue Xing watched his retreating back, a trace of smugness appearing on his face.

Thus, regardless of whether Holy Dragon Douluo succeeded or not, the Spirit Hall would be dragged into this!

Suddenly, a woman's voice sounded from outside the door.

"Holy Dragon! Where are you going?"

Prince Xue Xing's face changed, and he hurried out of the room.

Seeing a woman in the corridor outside blocking Holy Dragon Douluo's path, his heart sank.

That was... the Spirit Hall's Spirit Kite Douluo!

"I'm going to avenge my closest friend, Ge Long! Don't waste my time!" Holy Dragon Douluo said coldly.

"Avenge against whom? Go where?" Spirit Kite Douluo frowned.

Holy Dragon Douluo pushed Spirit Kite Douluo aside impatiently, "Spirit Kite, you've changed, becoming nagging! I'm going to the Azure Dragon Temple! I..."

Prince Xue Xing hurried to Spirit Kite Douluo, positioning himself between the two.

"The profound friendship between Grand Marshal Ge Long and Elder Holy Dragon is truly moving. If he can avenge Grand Marshal Ge Long, it will be a tale passed down through the ages..."

Prince Xue Xing said.

"Slap...!!!"

A large slap landed on Prince Xue Xing's face.

Prince Xue Xing crashed into the wall, immediately seeing stars and nearly fainting.

Poison Douluo instantly flashed to Prince Xue Xing's side, helping him up.

"Why did you go up there?"

"Stop her..." Prince Xue Xing whispered.

Spirit Kite Douluo shouted angrily, "Elder Holy Dragon! You're being used as a pawn! Come back! Don't act impulsively...!"

Looking for trouble with the Azure Dragon Temple?

The Supreme Pontiff hasn't even recovered from his injuries yet, and you want to provoke the Azure Dragon Temple again?

She tried to chase after Holy Dragon Douluo.

Her path forward was suddenly blocked by Poison Douluo.

Poison Douluo said calmly, "Since it's something Holy Dragon Douluo wants to do, why interfere?"

"Move aside!!!"

Spirit Kite Douluo directly released her Spirit, terrifying flames instantly erupting, brilliant firelight and scorching heat sweeping through... Poison Douluo hastily retreated, shielding Prince Xue Xing.

"Boom...!!!"