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Chapter -58.

In the heart of Tiandou's Imperial City stood a grand round castle, designed in a Western style. Its towering pillars and intricately shaped arches conveyed a sense of strength and grandeur. However, the small windows created a striking contrast with the expansive interior, casting a dim light that gave the castle an air of mystery and darkness.

Guided by a guard, Ye Chen walked down a lengthy corridor and entered the vast hall at the center.

The space felt empty and silent. After ushering Ye Chen in, the guard stepped away, leaving only a white-haired elderly man seated prominently and a blond young man at his side.

As soon as the old man sensed Ye Chen's presence, he opened his eyes, instantly unleashing a heavy pressure that felt like the weight of a mountain bearing down upon Ye Chen.

An aged voice echoed through the hall. "Is the Spirit Hall out of their minds? Sending a kid who killed my son here to look for trouble. Aren't you Bibi Dong's disciple? What's going on?"

The man's piercing gaze hinted at years of authority and command. His sturdy form, clad in golden armor, only intensified his impressive aura.

"Are you attempting to send him to assassinate my last remaining son?"

As he spoke, the elderly man turned his gaze towards the young man beside him, suspicion deepening in his expression.

"I, Ye Chen, pay my respects to the Snow Night Emperor."

With a respectful bow and hands clasped, Ye Chen thought to himself, "Do you really think I wanted to come here, if not for Bibi Dong's orders?"

He lifted his head to meet Xue Ye's eyes, elaborating, "It's because I accidentally killed the Fourth Prince that my master sent me here to atone for my actions and clear any misunderstandings the empire has about the Spirit Hall."

"Accidentally killed? Misunderstanding?" The Snow Night Emperor raised an eyebrow, his anger flickering just beneath the surface. "If you seek atonement, perhaps you should consider taking your own life to appease my son's spirit in the afterlife."

With a resounding 'clang,' a long sword was tossed in front of Ye Chen. Coldly smiling, Xue Ye remarked, "Bibi Dong was able to exert pressure on the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect for you, indicating your importance to her. Only your demise can honor my Bing'er's life."

Xue Ye recalled a recent conversation with Ju Douluo from the Wuhun Hall, who had suggested sending Ye Chen to him to serve the Heaven Dou Empire, a way to offset the crime of killing Xue Beng.

How foolish! Does Bibi Dong really think keeping someone from an opposing faction close by is wise?

As these thoughts crossed his mind, an intense glimmer filled Xue Ye's eyes, making Ye Chen feel exposed, as if he were being scrutinized.

At that moment, the golden-haired youth standing next to Emperor Xue Ye spoke up, "Father, the elite competition of the Advanced Soul Master Academy is approaching. While Ye Chen may have killed Fourth Brother, he has talent. Why not make use of him?"

"You're mistaken, Qing He. He's Bibi Dong's disciple; how can we use him? Just end his life."

Before Xue Ye could finish, Xue Qing He shook his head, arguing, "Father, while I acknowledge this person might not be trustworthy, our Heaven Dou Empire hasn't won the championship in the Advanced Soul Master Academy competition in years. The rewards this year are incredibly generous. I heard the Wuhun Hall is offering three pieces of ten-thousand-year soul bones, including an astonishing sixty-thousand-year soul bone. The value is beyond imagination, Father."

Xue Qing He's points were valid, but Xue Ye was more focused on his only son. Acknowledging that he was growing older, Xue Ye felt it necessary to prepare Qing He to lead the Heaven Dou Empire in the future.

Yet, the wise Qing He saw potential in Ye Chen, though precautions were essential.

With a slight nod, Xue Ye turned to Ye Chen and declared, "Qing He has presented a strong argument. You may live, but Ye Chen, you must promise me that you'll win this competition. If you fail, regardless of how much Qing He values you, I will show no mercy."

Hearing this, Ye Chen secretly gave Xue Qing He a thumbs-up. He then bowed again, expressing, "Thank you, Emperor, for sparing my life. From this moment on, I, Ye Chen, will commit myself to the Heaven Dou Empire and dedicate my efforts to winning the Advanced Soul Master Academy competition."

Bibi Dong's bold move to send him here aimed to back Xue Qing He, part of Qian Renxue's scheme to take the throne.

With Ye Chen's accidental killing of Xue Beng, the royal family was left only with Xue Qing He as the remaining prince. Technically, he didn't need any aid; Qian Renxue could ascend the throne on her own.

However, the Wuhun Hall's plans were urgent. Bibi Dong, or more accurately, the Elder Hall, could not afford to wait for the throne's natural succession, which explained Ye Chen's presence in the Heaven Dou Imperial City.

After leaving Ye Chen alive, they had attempted to strike him down again, only to be thwarted by Bibi Dong. This time, using the excuse of Ye Chen's act against the Fourth Prince, the Elder Hall sent him to assist Qian Renxue, leaving Bibi Dong in a difficult position of defense.

If Ye Chen's mission failed, the Elder Hall could eliminate him through the Heaven Dou Empire. If successful, they could accelerate their plans, achieving two objectives in one move.

"Excellent! With a talent like you in the Heaven Dou Empire, we have every reason to be confident about winning the championship!"

A glimmer of excitement sparkled in Xue Qing He's eyes. After years of solitary scheming, he finally found an ally, easing some of his loneliness.

"Qing He, as the heir to the throne and future leader of the Heaven Dou Empire, you must handle everything with care and prudence. You seem a bit agitated today."

"My apologies, Father. I just feel a surge of happiness thinking about the potential for our Heaven Dou to win the championship in the upcoming competition."

"Next time, exercise more caution, alright?"

Xue Ye sighed and took out a small glass vial from beneath his seat's cushion, tossing it to Ye Chen casually.

"Take this 'Nine Corpse Transformation Pill.' You are now part of my Heaven Dou Empire. Moving forward, you are to follow Qing He and assist him to the best of your abilities. If you step out of line, just a thought from me could seal your fate."

As Ye Chen caught the small glass bottle, an overpowering stench wafted from it, making his eyes water and almost causing him to gag.

Seeing the unyielding look in Xue Ye's eyes and Xue Qing He's helpless demeanor, Ye Chen's heart sank, coming to terms with the fact that he couldn't escape taking the 'Nine Corpse Transformation Pill.'

If he refused to consume the pill, Xue Ye would quickly lose trust in him, and no defense from Qian Renxue would help. But if he took the pill, he would be putting his life at risk—yet he felt he had no choice.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Chen gritted his teeth, opened the vial, tilted his head, and swallowed the noxious pill.

"Good!"

As soon as he downed the poison, the doubt and wariness on Xue Ye's face began to fade, replaced by a long-lost grin. Now that the poison was in Ye Chen's system, he had countless ways to ensure the boy would pose no threat.

With this thought, Emperor Xue Ye patted Xue Qing He on the shoulder, whispered a few instructions, and smiled, "I'm counting on you, Qing He. How you choose to make use of him is up to your judgment." After speaking, Xue Ye left the hall without a backward glance.

After swallowing the pill, Ye Chen was immediately enveloped by a potent medicinal force that seemed to penetrate deeply into his mind. Yet, just as it was about to fully invade, a blazing energy surged from within him, constantly pushing back against the invading force with a notable strength.

While the effect was only faint, Ye Chen could feel that his Extreme Fire Body was indeed providing protection against the toxicity!

"Are you Ye Chen?"

Xue Qing He stepped down from the throne and regarded Ye Chen quietly.

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