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Ye Yushui smiled and said, “What we want is very simple.”

“We just need to borrow a bit of the Sun Moon Empire’s strength to help us accomplish a little task.”

“At the same time, I want the Sun Moon Empire to launch a war against Star Luo, Heavenly Soul, and Dou Ling Kingdoms.”

Xu Tianran frowned, “You want to manipulate the empire to achieve your goal?”

“I get it now. You want war to bring slaughter and become nourishment for your strength.”

Xu Tianran clearly understood the methods by which evil soul masters grew stronger.

Especially since Ye Yushui’s martial soul had the power to control resentful spirits.

Naturally, Xu Tianran easily thought of this aspect.

But what he didn’t expect was that Ye Yushui’s appetite was far bigger than he imagined.

“I’ve never denied it. Besides, isn’t that your dream as well?”

“To unify the continent, to achieve a greatness no one before you has ever reached—if this succeeds, you’ll create an unprecedented accomplishment.”

“Your name will be carved in the monument of history, admired by countless generations to come.”

“It’s just sacrificing a few people. For one general’s success, ten thousand bones dry. Xu Tianran, don’t tell me you don’t understand this basic truth.”

Xu Tianran neither agreed nor disagreed.

He was, after all, an ambitious person willing to do anything, sacrificing everything to achieve his goals.

What’s the death of a few people?

 There’s nothing more abundant in this world than cattle and horses.

What concerned him was whether, if he agreed, he would become Ye Yushui’s puppet.

 After all, Ye Yushui was an Ultimate Douluo, while he was quite average in strength.

He had to be careful.

But after only a moment of thought, a ruthless glint flashed in Xu Tianran’s eyes.

So what if you’re bargaining with a tiger?

 Once he’s in power, there will be opportunities to find solutions.

If he didn’t agree, he could only keep wasting away, waiting for death.

As long as he reaches that position, so what if he cooperates with the devil?

 Seeing Xu Tianran’s shifting expression, Ye Yushui understood that he was tempted.

“A wise choice!”

Ye Yushui smiled.

Xu Tianran didn’t answer, only showing a worried look. “Right now, we hardly have any forces we can mobilize.”

“The palace is even more heavily guarded, with the Royal Soul Engineer Regiment and the Imperial Consecration Hall.”

“To achieve our purpose, I’m afraid it won’t be easy.”

Ye Yushui sneered, “They’re just a bunch of clowns. I don’t even see them.”

“You just nod your agreement. Leave the rest to us.”

Xu Tianran’s eyelid twitched. Such arrogance?

 The more confident Ye Yushui was, the more likely their plot would succeed.

He should be happy about that.

But Ye Yushui was too strong. That made her an even greater threat to him in the future.

For Xu Tianran, who already planned to get rid of them in the future, this was not good news.

“What, do you have any other questions?”

Seeing Xu Tianran’s shifting expression, Ye Yushui frowned and asked coldly.

Xu Tianran collected his gaze and shook his head. “No, I’m just surprised.”

Ye Yushui snorted, “You worry too much. You know nothing of an Ultimate Douluo’s strength.”

Xu Tianran wasn’t angry. Instead, he even smiled slightly.

At the moment, Ye Yushui was someone who could help him, so he could ignore her words.

They’d settle things later.

“How does Senior plan to act? Are we just going to charge into the palace with just a few of us?”

“Why not?”

Ye Yushui retorted.

Xu Tianran: “……”

He knew they were bold, but he didn’t expect them to be so reckless.

Even if they were Ultimate Douluo, the Sun Moon Empire’s Soul Engineer Regiment was no pushover.

Cautious as he was, Xu Tianran wanted to make more preparations.

After all, this was a coup. It couldn’t be treated as child’s play, right?

But Ye Yushui had no patience for games.

She was already eager to harvest more resentment and blood energy.

“Get ready. We don’t have much time.”

Ye Yushui urged.

Xu Tianran’s face twitched. So they’re going in head-on?

But at this point, what else could he do if he didn’t board Ye Yushui’s pirate ship?

 Better to take the initiative and fight for it than sit and wait for death.

That throne, it’s not like Xu Tianran couldn’t sit on it.

A ruthless look flashed in his eyes as Xu Tianran spoke in a sinister tone, “Since Senior has made up her mind, I have no other opinions.”

“I think instead of charging directly into the palace, we should first…”

Xu Tianran made a gesture, his ruthlessness clear.

Ye Yushui’s eyes showed some appreciation. “Xu Tianran, you are ruthless. I wasn’t wrong about you—you’re someone who can accomplish big things.”

“You’re right, leave your father with no choice, and he’ll have to choose you.”

As Ye Yushui finished speaking, her blood-red robe swept out. “Let’s go!”

…

That night.

Within the royal city, blood flowed everywhere—bones littered the ground.

Sun Moon Imperial Palace!

Blood dyed the palace halls red.

Xu Tianran, wearing imperial robes, sat in a wheelchair, quietly watching the Sun Moon Emperor, now gravely ill, lying helplessly in bed.

“You… it’s you. You broke into the palace on your own—what are you up to?”

The Sun Moon Emperor frowned at Xu Tianran’s appearance.

If he remembered correctly, Xu Tianran should’ve been imprisoned in the Crown Prince’s residence.

 He dared to defy his orders?

 And Xu Tianran’s dragon robe was blindingly conspicuous.

“Unfilial son, wearing imperial robes—what crime do you deserve…cough cough.”

The Sun Moon Emperor roared but coughed violently due to his agitation.

Xu Tianran wore a gentle smile, speaking softly, “Father, don’t get worked up. Anger is bad for your health.”

The Sun Moon Emperor scolded, “Unfilial son, what are your intentions?”

Xu Tianran smiled faintly, “I’m here to greet you, Father, and I also hope you’ll issue an edict passing the throne to me.”

“Don’t even think about it! You have no foundation—how can you possibly hold the throne?”

The calm vanished from Xu Tianran’s face, replaced by a twisted and ferocious look.

“How did you know?”

This was his biggest secret.

He’d always hidden it well.

Yet first Su Yu figured it out, and then the Sun Moon Emperor also learned the truth.

If this secret got out, even if he claimed the throne, he’d have trouble holding on to it.

After all, an emperor who couldn’t produce heirs would never have a stable rule.

No wonder the Emperor was so quick to abandon him.

It wasn’t just that he’d messed up, but that his secret had also been exposed.

“Was it Su Yu who told you, was it?”

Xu Tianran lost his composure, roaring.

Besides Su Yu, he couldn’t think of anyone else.

The Sun Moon Emperor sneered, “If you don’t want others to know, don’t do it yourself.”

“There is no wall in the world that doesn’t let wind through. The Sun Moon throne can never fall into the hands of a eunuch.”

“Give up, unfilial son.”

Xu Tianran’s eyes instantly turned bloodshot, filled with murderous violence.

His gaze was beast-like, bloodthirsty.

The Sun Moon Emperor was shaken, his voice sharp, “Unfilial son, do you want to commit patricide?”

Xu Tianran stared at the Emperor, then suddenly laughed.

He wore a warm smile, speaking gently, “Father, you must be joking. I’m the most filial of sons—how could I kill my father?”

“I’ve come not only to greet you but to bring you a few gifts.”

The Emperor’s face showed suspicion, clearly not believing Xu Tianran would be so kind.

Xu Tianran smiled, clapping his hands lightly.

With the sound of clapping, several bloody heads rolled onto the floor.

The Emperor looked over, instantly recognizing the faces, his eyes bulging as his face flushed red.

His body trembled, and he spat a mouthful of blood.

He pointed at Xu Tianran, eyes full of disbelief.

“Unfilial son, you… you’re so cruel, you killed them…”

Xu Tianran said nonchalantly, “A man must be ruthless to stand firm.”

“Several royal brothers feared Father would be lonely in the afterlife, so they volunteered to go ahead and clear the way. Father should appreciate their filial piety.”

“As their elder brother, I couldn’t bear to refuse their wishes, so I helped them out.”

“You… you…”

The Sun Moon Emperor was shaking all over, looking at Xu Tianran as if he were a demon.

Then he started screaming hysterically.

“Guards!”

“Guards!”

“Tear this traitor to pieces for me!”

……

But no matter how he yelled, no imperial guards came.

The Sun Moon Emperor finally realized something was wrong.

This was a premeditated palace coup.

“Unfilial son, who have you allied with?”

The Emperor asked unwillingly.

To succeed so easily in a coup was almost unthinkable.

Where did Xu Tianran get such power?

The Royal Soul Engineer Regiment was always under his direct control.

He might not have full control over the Imperial Consecration Hall, but the Soul Engineer Regiment was his trump card.

Yet now, there was no response from the regiment at all.

This was too abnormal!

“Are you surprised?”

Xu Tianran smiled, then said, “Senior Death God, please show yourself and let Father see reality for himself.”

Whoosh!

A blood-robed figure appeared—it was Ye Yushui.

Ye Yushui gave Xu Tianran a look of annoyance. “Xu Tianran, you’re slow.”

“He’s half-dead already. Why not just smother him with a pillow?”

“Why so much pointless talking?”

“You, you! How dare you…”

The Emperor recognized Ye Yushui and grew nervous.

He should’ve expected it.

At this point, who else could Xu Tianran ally with but the Holy Spirit Church?

After all, he had relied on the Holy Spirit Church’s power before.