Douluo Continent: My Days in the Tang Sect.

Chapter 1249 Xu Tianran's Madness

Xu Tianran's expression remained unchanged when he heard Kong Deming's question, as if he had known all along that Kong Deming would come to him and question him.

And indeed, that is the case.

Holding the edict personally signed by Xu Tianran, Kong Deming stood in the Great Sun Hall and questioned the emperor who sat high on the throne.

Xu Tianran lowered his eyes slightly, concealing his dissatisfaction.

He was the Emperor of the Sun and Moon, how dare Kong Deming question him?

"Elder Kong, the Empire's main military force is currently very valuable, while the Star Luo Empire and the Heavenly Soul Empire are using a large number of low-quality soldiers or even civilians as their armies, wielding Tang Sect's charged soul tools to fight against my elite troops!"

"That's just collecting a bunch of useless scraps! Wasting my elite troops!"

"Since the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Star Luo Empire dare to do this, I must find a way to counterbalance them!"

Upon hearing this, Kong Deming trembled, his eyes filled with rage.

That wasn't anger directed at the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Star Luo Empire, but rather anger directed at Xu Tianran!

Xu Tianran's meaning was clear: to draw civilians or low-level soldiers from the Sun Moon Empire to form cannon fodder teams to consume the soul tool resources of the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Star Luo Empire!

The Heavenly Soul Empire's supply of soul tools is gradually decreasing, clearly due to insufficient replenishment. While the Star Luo Empire has not yet experienced a reduction in supply, it is also gradually showing signs of fatigue.

Xu Tianran must seize the opportunity and open up a favorable situation in one fell swoop.

All of this would simply require the consumption of some of the empire's useless citizens.

It's all worth it for the sake of victory in the war, since war inevitably results in death.

Kong Deming felt a burning rage within him at Xu Tianran's cold-blooded and cruel methods, a rage so intense it felt like it would burn through his chest.

He knew that war meant death, but he couldn't condone the method of throwing civilians directly into the war!

He worked hard to develop soul tools so that the empire's army could be equipped with newer and better soul tools, all in order to protect the empire!

Through this period of ideological exchange with Xiao Ye No. 1, he also realized the importance of the people of the empire.

A bunch of capable old men are hiding in the back, letting the common people rush forward. What are these people doing cultivating?!

"I disagree!"

Kong Deming gripped the decree tightly in his hand, his face ashen.

Xu Tianran is also getting angry. Who is the Emperor of the Sun and Moon, Kong Deming or Xu Tianran?

"You have no right to disagree; this has been reviewed by various departments," Xu Tianran said coldly.

"Moreover, I am the Emperor of the Sun and Moon!"

Kong Deming pointed at Xu Tianran, his anger turning into laughter.

Such is the Emperor of the Sun and Moon!

He, Kong Deming, has failed the previous emperors and imperial tutors!

"Am I not qualified?"

Kong Deming murmured something to himself, and then a golden whip appeared in his hand.

"I possess the King-Beating Whip bestowed by the late Emperor! If Your Majesty remains obstinate, do not blame me for showing no mercy!" Kong Deming's aura surged, intimidating the guards within the Great Sun Palace.

The next moment, a tall, slender figure emerged from the shadows and stood in front of Kong Deming.

"The Grand Master of Ceremonies attacked the Emperor; this is tantamount to treason!"

This person is Xu Tianyou, the leader of Xu Tianran's secret guards.

"Treason? I never imagined that I, Kong Deming, would dedicate my life to the empire, leading it onto the fast track of soul tools and making the Sun Moon Empire the undisputed leader in soul tools! Half of the soul tools in this empire were researched by me!"

"I am still the Great General of the Empire, the Sun and Moon General!"

Kong Deming's body shone with a silver light, exuding a magnificent aura.

Xu Tianyou felt immense pressure, and in order to counter it, he had no choice but to take action against Kong Deming.

Even though he knew he was bound to lose.

A crimson soul-guided sword fell into Xu Tianyou's hand and was used to attack Kong Deming.

A dragon's roar resounded within the Great Sun Palace.

Xu Tianyou is the closest relative of Xu Tianran, and his martial soul is the Crimson Dragon Sparrow with the bloodline of the Dragon Pearl.

Kong Deming stared at Xu Tianran and snorted coldly.

An imposing aura locked onto Xu Tianyou.

The King-Slaying Whip, imbued with soul power, struck out, directly whipping Xu Tianyou, who had transformed into a crimson light, away.

"Having spent half my life in the military, I know the cruelty of war!"

"But! Your Majesty's actions will not only lose the hearts of the people, but will also cause unrest and unrest among them!"

"Have all the good men of the empire died? Are they sending civilians to their deaths?"

Kong Deming, holding a golden whip, walked step by step toward Xu Tianran.

With each step he took, Xu Tianran felt the pressure increase by ten percent.

Xu Tianran's pupils had now transformed into vertical pupils, and purple flames flickered on his body.

He was also somewhat wary, knowing that although he was strong, he was still quite a bit weaker than Kong Deming.

What puzzled him was that Kong Deming hadn't put that much pressure on him before, so why did it feel like he was facing a giant now?

The news of Kong Deming fusing with his natal soul tool did not spread.

His original intention was to announce the method after finding a relatively stable one.

This composure, ironically, made Xu Tianran even more wary of him.

It has even escalated to the point of threatening the imperial throne.

Facing Kong Deming walking towards him, Xu Tianran forcibly suppressed the panic in his heart.

Kong Deming's strength exceeded his expectations, but he also had his own unique skills.

"How dare you! Kong Deming! Look at this!"

Xu Tianran suddenly pulled out a token from his pocket.

When Kong Deming shifted his gaze to Xu Tianran's hand, the anger in his heart subsided instantly, transforming into a sense of sorrow.

The token in Xu Tianran's hand was the identity token of the previous Sun and Moon Emperor.

The proof of the Great Emperor.

Seeing this token is like seeing the Great Emperor.

Kong Deming's positions were all granted by the previous Sun and Moon Emperor.

Xu Tianran was well aware of this, and since Kong Deming was responsible to the empire, he knew that if he presented the token of the previous Sun Moon Emperor, Kong Deming would surely obey.

"In the name of the late Emperor, I hereby revoked all your duties! I order you to remain in the Hall of Worship for reflection!"

Xu Tianran, holding the Emperor's Certificate, walked step by step toward Kong Deming.

"It is your duty to contribute to the empire, not for you to question me!"

"Where have you placed me?!"

As Kong Deming listened to these accusations, he longed to lash Xu Tianran's face with a whip.

But faced with the identity token of his former best friend, he sighed and threw away the King-Beating Whip.

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"Give me the town's token."

Xu Tianran readily tossed his identity token—the token of the previous Sun and Moon Emperor, Xu Weizhen—to Kong Deming.

Kong Deming took the token and carefully put it into his pocket.

He gave Xu Tianran a deep look.

"You'd better watch yourself; don't let your ancestors' legacy be ruined in your hands!"

After saying this, Kong Deming left the Great Sun Palace, feeling utterly dejected.

This relieved Xu Tianran.

Fortunately, Kong Deming still remembered the late emperor's last order, and the Emperor's certificate was able to give Kong Deming a final command.

Now that I have dismissed Kong Deming from all his posts and imprisoned him in the Hall of Worship, I believe there is no force in the court that can stop me.

But why does that old man Kong Deming repeatedly oppose me?

Xu Tianran stood there, lost in thought.

A moment later, he waved away the guards and the Sun and Moon Soul Master Corps who came to his rescue, closed the Great Sun Palace, and left himself alone.

"Sure enough, no matter where you put it, it's a potential hazard!"

An order was issued from within the Great Sun Hall.

The Sun and Moon Royal Soul Master Corps immediately sprang into action, coordinating with the Dark Guards to surround the Hall of Worship.

An adjutant cautiously entered the shrine.

"What is the order?"

Ye Yulin carried a small stool and sat by the door, his eyes filled with coldness as he looked at his adjutant.

Stared at by Ye Yulin, even this battle-hardened adjutant couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Lord Starry Sky Douluo, we have come on His Majesty's orders to arrest the traitor Ye Nanxiao!"

"Oh, that's it. Wait a minute, I'll call him out." Ye Yulin nodded, turned around and shouted into the doorway.

"Young Ye, you should be in the dungeon!"

Inside the ancestral hall, Kong Deming sat slumped on the ground, looking utterly dejected, showing none of the bearing of a high-ranking official.

Xiao Ye No. 1 closed the book in his hand and tapped the blackboard behind him.

"Little Innocent, that concludes today's lesson. Remember to review what you've learned to gain new insights; then you can become a teacher."

Xu Tianzhen had clearly guessed something; she looked at Ye Nanxiao with a face full of reluctance, her eyes filled with tears.

Although she disliked the fact that her teacher assigned her so much homework during their short time together, which was very serious about her studies, she still found it difficult to get along with him.

He genuinely wanted to improve himself and would teach himself how to establish himself in the palace, how to protect himself, and how to read people's hearts.

It can be said that the imperial tutors in the palace didn't teach that much or that much detail.

Xiao Ye No. 1 placed the book on the table and greeted Kong Deming, "Old Kong, I'm leaving. If I'm still alive, bring some liquor when you come to the dungeon."

Kong Deming looked up at Xiao Ye No. 1, and his previously melancholy demeanor suddenly froze.

"You little brat, get out of here!"

He knew that the Ye Nanxiao in front of him was actually an avatar.

Why is the clone getting all sentimental?

Perfect, let this kid bother Xu Tianran, maybe it will have some effect.

Xu Tianzhen watched as Xiao Ye No. 1 walked out of the laboratory with a flourish, and felt a strange, indescribable sadness in her heart.

"Grandpa Kong, will our teacher never come back?"

Born into royalty, she knew how cruel some things could be.

Upon hearing this, Kong Deming shook his head slightly. "That kid will come back, but you should also remember to impress him."

"That's the only way to leave a lasting impression on this kid."

Kong Deming was aware of some of Xu Tianzhen's ulterior motives.

He will not only not oppose it, but will also agree to it.

Because if that succeeds, it will bind Ye Nanxiao to the Sun Moon Empire.

Xiao Ye No. 1 walked out of the gate, greeted Ye Yulin, and then walked towards the adjutant.

"Let's go, brother. Should I get dungeon cell number one or number two?" (End of Chapter)