At this moment, outside Wuhun City.
On a speeding carriage.
"Zhu Yun, is this really okay?"
A deep shadow flashed in Davis's eyes. He was now known throughout the Star Luo Empire as a useless crown prince. Even the ministers who secretly supported him had become increasingly ambiguous overnight after learning that his cultivation hadn't improved.
"There's no other way now."
Zhu Zhu Yun sighed. The only one who could stand against the Star Luo Empire now was the Spirit Hall.
From what she had learned about Dai Mubai's character from Zhu Zhu Qing, she knew that once Dai Mubai ascended to the throne, they would have no good days. Left with no other choice, they could only seek protection from the Spirit Hall. As for
the Heaven Dou Empire, they would definitely be used as breeding stock for spirit cultivation. It was better to submit to the Spirit Hall than that.
"Damn it, Father is so heartless."
A trace of resentment flashed in Davis's eyes. He had worked diligently for over a decade, only to have it all go to someone else's benefit.
He didn't understand. Even if he were crippled, his father could have easily exiled him to a remote place to be a useless prince, but his father didn't. He wanted to ensure the stability of Xingluo.
Zhu Zhuyun wasn't as angry as Davis. She had long seen that the Xingluo Emperor wasn't a sentimental person, so she said, "I hope the Spirit Hall can provide us with a place to stay."
"I wonder how my little sister is doing now?"
Zhu Zhuyun's brows furrowed with worry. After all, Zhu Zhuqing had never told her who her backing was.
But it could only be a few possibilities: the Heaven Dou Empire, the Three Upper Sects, and the Spirit Hall, currently the strongest power on the continent.
"Don't worry, Zhu Zhuqing is much stronger than us now. She must be highly valued by her backing. She's definitely much stronger than us."
Davis waved his hand. With Zhu Zhuqing's current talent and strength, any power would cherish her like a treasure. How could they treat her like he was, a prince on the run?
As the carriage entered Spirit City, Davis relaxed and got off the carriage with a sigh of relief. It seemed his father wasn't heartless enough to kill him directly.
Arriving before the Papal Palace, Davis was still slightly uneasy. He wasn't sure if the Pope would help him, but he had no way out.
Just as he was about to enter, he was stopped by the Paladin Knights.
One of the knights blocked Davis's path with his spear, saying sternly, "This is the Papal Palace. No entry without permission."
Davis showed no displeasure. He had to bow his head under someone's roof, especially as a soon-to-be-deposed crown prince. He said,
"I am Davis, Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire. Please announce my arrival."
Fortunately, his title as crown prince still held some value; otherwise, he might not even have been able to see Qian Xunfeng.
The Paladin Knight didn't ask any further questions but slowly walked into the Papal Palace. After waiting for a long time, he finally emerged, looking at the anxious Davis, and said calmly, "His Holiness the Pope allows you to enter."
"Thank you."
Davis dared not be the slightest bit rude, thanked her, and led Zhu Zhuyun into the Papal Palace.
As they entered, Davis grew increasingly tormented, until finally, at the end, he saw Qian Xunfeng, with blond hair, calmly sitting at his desk.
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Pope."
Standing truly before Qian Xunfeng, Davis felt an unprecedented pressure, several times greater than the pressure his father had instilled in him.
Davis swallowed hard, cold sweat beading on his forehead. He remained silent for a long time, stunned. Finally, Qian Xunfeng, growing impatient, said calmly, "Davis, as the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire, what brings you to this Pope?"
Hearing Qian Xunfeng's voice, Davis could no longer control himself. He immediately knelt down, tears streaming down his face, and cried, "Please, Your Majesty, save my life and Zhu Zhuyun's!"
"Oh?" Qian Xunfeng naturally knew about the Star Luo Empire's actions, but pretended not to understand, saying, "You are the Crown Prince of Star Luo, why are you begging our Spirit Hall for help?"
"Your Majesty, you are unaware that the Star Luo Emperor is immoral. Seeing that my cultivation has no further potential for improvement, he plans to make Dai Mubai the Crown Prince. Knowing I have no way out, I came to the Spirit Hall to beg Your Majesty for a chance to live."
"Is that so?"
Qian Xunfeng tapped the table with his finger, feigning embarrassment, and said, "Our Spirit Hall is a neutral force; it's not appropriate for us to interfere in the affairs of other countries."
"This!" Davis's heart sank upon hearing Qian Xunfeng's words, but then he saw Zhu Zhuyun give him a wink and immediately understood.
"If His Holiness the Pope is willing to help me, I am willing to pledge my lifelong loyalty to the Spirit Hall and keep the White Tiger Spirit within the Spirit Hall."
As he spoke, a cold glint flashed in Davis's eyes. Since the Star Luo Empire and his father wanted to kill him, he wouldn't hesitate to act ruthlessly.
"Davis possesses innate eighth-level spirit power. If he hadn't been injured, coupled with the resources of the Star Luo Empire, he would undoubtedly have become a rare Title Douluo powerhouse in the future. It's a pity he was ambushed by Tang San in the Spirit Master Competition; it's also a dereliction of duty on the part of our Spirit Hall."
Qian Xunfeng said unhurriedly. He was just worried about not having a reason to attack Star Luo, and now, Davis, the crown prince, had delivered himself to their doorstep—a perfect opportunity.
Qian Xunfeng looked at the immensely stressed Davis with a half-smile, and asked in a somewhat seductive voice, "Davis, do you want to be the emperor of Xingluo?"
As soon as the words fell, Davis thought he had misheard. He looked up in disbelief at Qian Xunfeng, his body trembling with excitement.
Seeing Qian Xunfeng's affirmative gaze, Davis was instantly overwhelmed with excitement, his hoarse voice almost bursting with barely contained joy: "I want to! I really want to be emperor!"
Davis's expression gradually turned frenzied, but his voice remained respectful as he addressed Qian Xunfeng: "If I am emperor, the Spirit Hall will be the state religion of the Star Luo Empire, and you will be the Pope of Star Luo. The Pope will become the most exalted person in Star Luo!"
Looking at the almost delirious Davis, Qian Xunfeng breathed a sigh of relief, his calm voice entering Davis's mind: "Go back and rest. The Star Luo emperor was misled by treacherous officials, causing chaos in the court and colluding with evil spirit masters in an
attempt to achieve immortality. Crown Prince Davis discovered this and was ousted from Star Luo, barely escaping death. Later, with the help of the Spirit Hall, he purged the court of corrupt officials and restored order!" After speaking, Qian Xunfeng looked at Davis: "Go back and write all of this down; that will be the reason the Spirit Hall sends troops to help you."
With that, he released a burst of spirit power, instantly healing Davis's injuries.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Davis stood up with a sigh of relief. Not only were his injuries healed, but he also felt a sense of liberation, as if the throne were within his grasp. Even after leaving the Papal Palace, his steps felt unsteady, as if he were dreaming. Was becoming emperor really this easy?
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