Douluo Continent II: You're an evil spirit master, but also a philanthropist?

Xu Jiran glared coldly at Xu Cheng beside him. Although he was somewhat annoyed, he did not regret it.

After all, for those who achieve great things, such setbacks are nothing.

The prime minister beside him also cast a reassuring glance. Xu Jiran looked at the entire court and saw that at least a third of the people were on his side. He felt more confident and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

What does it mean to be destined by Heaven? This is it!

You, Xu Cheng, are only fit to hang out with a bunch of rotten fish and shrimp.

"His Majesty the Emperor has arrived!"

A voice rang out from outside the palace.

Instantly, all the officials knelt down, except for senior officials such as Elder Kong, Elder Cheng, and Jing Hongchen, as well as a few princes, who only needed to bow.

The emperor of the Sun and Moon Empire walked out from outside the door.

He slowly ascended the throne at the very front.

"Everyone who loves me is safe."

The emperor of the Sun and Moon Empire spoke calmly.

"Alright, tell me, what exactly happened today..."

"My fourth brother's Royal Inspectorate suddenly brought me back to the Inspectorate today and prepared to torture me severely in an attempt to frame me and force a confession. There is still evidence in the communication device that has not been destroyed, and Xu Mochen, the captain of the Royal Inspectorate, is the one who did this..."

"..."

Instantly, the court was in an uproar.

Everyone knows that the struggle for the throne among princes is extremely dangerous, with all sorts of underhanded and risky tricks emerging one after another, but the winner takes all.

Like the Fourth Prince, even if a risky move is discovered and the opponent finds a weakness, he's likely to suffer...

"Fourth Prince, what do you think..."

The emperor's voice remained calm.

"Your subject...accepts the punishment!"

Xu Jiran gritted his teeth and knelt down.

The prime minister was from his maternal family's influence, and the person who came to the palace was also instructed on how to speak.

Although he was dissatisfied, he still had considerable trust in the prime minister's political skills.

"Eleventh Prince, what do you think?"

The emperor continued.

“If that’s the case, then slaughter the entire Royal Guard, and kill the person currently in charge of it as well…” Xu Cheng smiled, but his voice turned cold.

"Xu Cheng! Don't go too far!"

Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince stood up and glared angrily at Xu Cheng.

"Hehe, if my teacher had arrived any later today, I'm afraid I wouldn't be in good shape anywhere, and whether I'd live or die would be another matter entirely. I've already given you a lot of face by not wanting you dead..." Xu Cheng said calmly. "Moreover, the Royal Guard should not become a tool for certain people to abuse their power. Let me ask you, besides me, has any other member of the royal family ever been in the guard's cell? I'm afraid it's all just tools for these parasites to profit from, to arrest other innocent people and extort money."

“Hoo…” Xu Jiran took a deep breath and said coldly, “The one in charge is a prince! You have no right to kill him! As for anyone else, I don’t care who dies.”

"..."

sides.

The prime minister, Master Cheng, and others remained silent.

He let the two of them argue.

Even without speaking, just standing there was enough to represent everything.

Some of the generals in the court exchanged glances, a hint of shock in their eyes, as they saw Elder Cheng standing silently behind Xu Cheng.

Unexpectedly, Xu Cheng actually managed to win this person over.

Aside from the Fourth Prince's staunch supporters, many generals and commanders will likely have to consider this more carefully when choosing sides in the future. This is the power that comes with Elder Cheng's status.

After all, the fact that a prince with no power or influence (most people are unaware of the connection between the Holy Spirit Cult and Xu Cheng) could stand on the same platform as the Fourth Prince, who had been developing for over a decade, had his own family backing, a large following, and considerable influence in the court, simply with the support of Elder Cheng, already demonstrates his high status.

"Hmph, Xu Cheng, don't forget that you colluded with evil soul masters to harm innocent civilians of my Sun Moon Empire!"

Finally, Xu Jiran couldn't resist and threw out his trump card.

For a moment, the entire court fell silent.

They all stared at Xu Cheng in shock.

What the hell?! A demonic spirit master?!

This is this...

Seeing the shocked expressions on the faces of all the officials, Xu Jiran smiled and looked at Xu Cheng with an air of smug satisfaction, as if he had the upper hand.

"What evil spirit master? Watch out, or I'll sue you for defamation!"

Xu Cheng said with dissatisfaction.

"What a joke! You're a Holy Son of the Holy Spirit Cult, and you're still a Demon Soul Master?" Xu Jiran's voice rose a few decibels, as if he wanted everyone in the entire hall to know.

But behind him, the prime minister secretly shook his head.

He had instructed them not to reveal the other side's trump card under any circumstances, but this kid got provoked so easily...

Sigh, if it weren't for his own grandson, and the fact that the struggle for the throne involved his own family, he really would have wanted to quit.

Do you really think that the Holy Spirit Cult is evil in everyone's eyes?

What a joke! How childish!

In the face of strength, everything else is insignificant!

Especially for these nobles (the ruling class), in their eyes, evil spirit masters slaughtering the common people? What does that have to do with me? Unless he specifically targets nobles, then it will arouse public outrage!

Zhongli Wu is also exceptionally cunning. In recent years, the Holy Spirit Cult has kept a low profile, forbidding any enmity with the nobles of the Sun and Moon Empire. For the past hundred years, it has been developing in a low-key and unassuming manner, so most people do not have a concrete understanding of how large the Holy Spirit Cult is now.

For example, the Grand Master Long Xiaoyao was unknown to anyone before he appeared in public, having joined the Holy Spirit Cult.

The reality unfolded exactly as the prime minister had feared.

Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials in the court widened their eyes.

Holy Spirit Cult... Holy Son!

This prince, who is usually unknown, is really quite low-key!

Of course, if Xu Cheng were to jump out at this moment and say that he has connections with evil soul masters, most people would probably be skeptical. You say it is, so what?

But Xu Cheng's opponent, Xu Jiran, openly made a statement, which meant they had no choice but to believe it...

For an instant.

Everyone in the court looked at Xu Cheng differently now, and many were even secretly considering whether to take sides in advance.

"You're saying the Holy Spirit Cult is a heretical sect?"

Xu Cheng pursed his lips and smiled.

"Nonsense, isn't the Holy Spirit Cult an evil spirit sect?!" Xu Jiran's voice grew louder as he enjoyed the clamor of the crowd behind him, becoming increasingly smug.

"Oh……"

Xu Cheng nodded, then said calmly, "Elder Long, some people say you are an evil soul master."

Xu Jiran: ? ? ?

The entire court fell silent, all looking at Xu Cheng with great curiosity.

What is this?

And... who is Elder Long?

Does my Sun Moon Empire still have any powerful figures with the surname Long?

But the next moment.

A terrifying pressure suddenly enveloped the entire hall.

Countless court officials turned pale instantly, looking in terror at the sky outside the main hall. Just moments before, the sky had been clear and cloudless, but now it was covered with dark clouds, giving the impression that dark clouds were pressing down on the city and threatening to crush it.

A gentle breeze began to blow, as if a harbinger of a downpour.

A man shrouded in a black robe slowly descended from the sky and then stepped gently into the main hall.

The breeze comes slowly.

The wind slowly lifted the man's black robe and turban, revealing the face of a handsome middle-aged man who appeared to be in his forties.

"Long Xiaoyao..."

Kong Deming's eyes narrowed sharply, and he spoke in disbelief.

"You...you actually joined the Holy Spirit Cult!!!"

at the same time.

The entire court was silent.

Countless ministers stared at Long Xiaoyao with shock in their eyes. The legend of the level 99 Limit Douluo was so widespread and profound on the continent that countless Soul Masters regarded him as a god-like being.