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"Why not give it up now and become a prince?"
The third prince cursed angrily: "Do you think you can still be a prince? Don't you know what kind of character Xu Tianran is?"
"Since he began to control the government, how many dissidents has he eliminated? How many ministers has he killed? He doesn't even care about the ministers who once served him well. He doesn't even give them the chance to be demoted. He kills them whenever he wants."
“Now, you tell me that we, the brothers who once competed with him for the throne, can still be idle princes. Do you believe it yourself?”
"Have you forgotten what happened to my second brother?"
The fifth prince was silent. He opened his mouth but could not say anything.
Xu Tianran is a cruel, cold-blooded tyrant.
He still remembered the scene when the second prince crippled his legs and then slaughtered the palace with blood not long after.
The fate of this pair of brothers who competed with Xu Tianran for the position of crown prince would probably not be much better.
From the moment of fighting for the throne, it was a pipe dream to get away with it unscathed.
The third prince was very disappointed with his brother. After scolding him, he sat on the chair with a gloomy face, and no one knew what he was thinking about.
"Third brother, do we still have any chance?" asked the fifth prince.
The Third Prince calmed his emotions and analyzed carefully: "We still have a chance."
"All officials obey Xu Tianran because they are afraid of him, but there are many officials who are dissatisfied with him."
"The emperor's uncle and others also support us. The Sun and Moon Royal Family is not a one-man show for Xu Tianran."
"To bring him down completely, a simple mistake is not enough; a serious mistake is needed."
The fifth prince asked: "Brother is always cautious in what he does, how could he make such a big mistake?"
The Third Prince pondered for a moment and said slowly: "The next Continental Soul Master Competition will be held in Mingdu. Xu Tianran will be in charge of all matters related to this competition."
"By then, the participating teams from the three continental countries will gather in Mingdu. The competition is grand and it concerns the reputation of our Sun Moon Empire."
"But Xu Tianran wanted to take this opportunity to detain all the contestants as hostages and start an all-out war."
The fifth prince seemed to understand something and said, "Third brother, what you mean is..."
The Third Prince paused and said, "Xu Tianran and my father are both in favor of war. Although the two of us are neutral, the vast majority of officials and ministers, as well as the people of Mingdu, are against war. They do not want to provoke a war, at least not at this stage."
"Starting a war now is not a good option. We in the Sun-Moon Empire don't need to be so anxious to take the initiative to start a war."
"There's a rumor coming out from the Sun Moon Academy that the overall strength of the spirit masters in the Three Douluo Kingdoms has basically remained at the same level, while our spirit guides are constantly improving, developing, and innovating."
"We can rest and recuperate for a few more decades. When soul guidance technology makes a big leap, it won't be too late to start a war."
"We can win over these anti-war ministers and generals, as well as senior soul mentors."
The fifth prince followed his meaning and continued, "So, third brother, are you planning to ruin eldest brother's plan?"
The Third Prince snorted disdainfully: "It's not that I intend to ruin his plan. His plan was just a fantasy to begin with."
"This competition is unprecedented. There must be at least thousands of participants, including their entourage. Is it possible for him to keep all of them in Mingdu?"
"Even if he really has that ability, what should we do if these mermaids are desperate and wreak havoc in Mingdu?"
The fifth prince nodded in agreement.
The Third Prince said: "I dare to assert that his plan will fail. We can then take the opportunity to impeach him."
"Okay, third brother."
There was a hint of determination and unwillingness in the third prince's eyes.
"I'm afraid this is our last chance."
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Xingluo Empire, Xingluo City, Xingluo Royal Academy.
Xu Jiujiu sat in a VIP room, looking at Huo Yuhao in front of him with a complicated expression, and asked softly.
"What should I call you? Yuhao, or...the Son of the Holy Spirit Church?"
"My name is Huo Yuhao."
Huo Yuhao snapped his fingers, and his blue hair instantly turned black, and his facial shape also changed slightly.
"This identity is called the Holy Son of the Holy Spirit Church."
Xu Jiujiu spread his hands, chuckled and said, "Well, Yuhao, you're finally back. Although I often see you sending messages, I really miss you when I can't see you in person."
"Are you coming back this time to lead Xing Luo to win the championship of this Soul Master Competition?"
Huo Yuhao returned to his original appearance and said calmly, “I’m sorry, Princess, do you want to hear my truth?”
"Go ahead." Xu Jiujiu said lazily.
Huo Yuhao said seriously: "I sincerely suggest that you do not participate in this competition."
"Why?" Xu Jiujiu frowned.
The red-haired old lady beside her, Xingyun Douluo, also said in a deep voice: "The Soul Master Competition is a grand event for the entire continent. It is held every five years. We have never missed it in thousands of years. How can we withdraw so easily?"
Huo Yuhao said solemnly: “Because the Sun-Moon Empire will attack all participating teams in the competition, and then use the opportunity to launch an all-out war.”
While answering, he initiated mental suggestion.
Xu Jiujiu and Xingyun Douluo's faces changed, and they asked in unison: "Are you serious?"
Huo Yuhao nodded slightly and said calmly, “You were originally going to lead the team to Mingdu, right? Mingdu will be very dangerous by then, so you shouldn’t go.”
Nebula Douluo asked: "Friend Huo, this competition has introduced a sect team. Does the Sun-Moon Empire have such a big appetite to eat so many people?"
Huo Yuhao said coldly: "Of course they have an appetite, because they are cooperating with the Holy Spirit Church."
Xu Jiujiu's face was solemn: "This Holy Spirit Church has more than 20 Titled Douluo, and even an Ultimate Douluo. It is indeed possible to have such a big appetite."
Nebula Douluo also sighed and said, "Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao... Why would he get together with the evil soul master?"
Huo Yuhao stretched out a finger and shook it: "No, no, no, not an Ultimate Douluo."
Xu Jiujiu was stunned for a moment, and before she could react, Huo Yuhao added one finger to the number he extended in front of her astonished gaze.
"They are two Ultimate Douluo."
"What?" Xu Jiujiu could no longer remain calm. He slammed the table and stood up.
"how is this possible?"
Huo Yuhao said: "So I suggest you don't participate in the competition this time, and just stay in Xingluo."
Xu Jiujiu's eyes became more complicated, filled with doubt, confusion, and absurdity.
Chapter 311 The Eve of the Competition
Xu Jiujiu felt her heart sink, but the psychological quality cultivated by years of royal life allowed her to calm down quickly. She thought about the response plan with a gloomy expression.
Nebula Douluo standing aside also had a solemn expression on his face.
The Holy Spirit Church, which was in cahoots with the Sun and Moon Royal Family, had such strong high-end combat power that it far surpassed the Xingluo Royal Family's Worship Hall.
Not only the Xingluo royal family, but the three kingdoms on the continent combined may not be able to put together a strong lineup that can contend with the Holy Spirit Church.
After a while, Xu Jiujiu said, "Grandma Manyi, please tell my brother and Grandpa Tian that matters of this magnitude have reached the point where the Worship Hall should hold a meeting."
"Yes, Princess." Nebula Douluo nodded heavily.
Huo Yuhao said: “My advice to you is, don’t participate in this competition.”
There was another brief silence.
Xu Jiujiu shook his head and said, "No, we have to go."
Huo Yuhao was stunned for a moment and asked in confusion: "Why?"
Xu Jiujiu replied: "In the past thousand years, although there have been occasional frictions between countries, the Youth Spirit Master Competition has never been stopped or postponed, and the tradition of holding it every five years has remained unshakable."
"Even in previous years when there was a war on the border with the Sun and Moon Empire, Xing Luo never refused to go to Mingdu to participate in the competition."
"It can even be said that the Soul Master Competition has eased some of the relations between the two countries, because before the competition begins, there will be a tacit truce on the border, and the conflicts between the two countries will also shift from the battlefield to the competition field."
"In fact, the spies we sent to Mingdu also reported back that the Sun-Moon Empire might use this competition to attack the participating players, but we didn't expect that there would be helpers like the Holy Spirit Church."
Huo Yuhao asked in a deep voice: "In that case, do you still plan to participate in the competition?"
After a long silence, Nebula Douluo sighed and said, "Friend Huo, let's talk about this matter after the meeting of the Worship Hall."
Huo Yuhao nodded gently and said calmly: "If you really decide to go, call all the Titled Douluo you can, and leave Mingdu as soon as your own competition is over."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "I will meet you in Mingdu."
Xu Jiujiu asked in surprise: "Are you... planning to go back to Mingdu now?"
Huo Yuhao nodded slightly: "Yes, after all, I am now the Holy Son of the Holy Spirit Church."
Having said that, he stood up and seemed to be leaving.
Nebula Douluo raised his hand in front of Huo Yuhao as if to block him, and stared at him closely for a long time, with a complex emotion in his eyes.
"Your Highness, you're not going to let me leave?"
Xu Jiujiu whispered: "Yuhao, I only have one question for you."
"what?"
Xu Jiujiu's tone suddenly became unusually cold and serious: "How did you become the son of these evil soul masters? Did you become an evil soul master as well?"
The atmosphere suddenly froze. Nebula Douluo's face turned cold and his aura changed slightly, as if he was planning to take down Huo Yuhao at any time.
Huo Yuhao said in a deep voice: “Your Highness, I assure you that I have not become an evil soul master. On the contrary, I have saved many people who were originally going to be killed by these evil soul masters.”
"My purpose in joining the Holy Spirit Church is to completely destroy them."
Xu Jiujiu seemed to be relieved and waved his hand, signaling Nebula Douluo not to stop him.
"Yuhao, I believe you. Grandma Manyi, let him go."
Nebula Douluo hesitated for a moment, but still decided to let him go.
Huo Yuhao looked back for a long time, said thank you softly, then disappeared and left the VIP room.
Only Xu Jiujiu and Xingyun Douluo were left in the room.