LRAB Chapter 244 I desperately want to be emperor, I dream about it all the time.
Chapter 244 I desperately want to be emperor, I dream about it all the time.
Chapter 244 I desperately want to be emperor, I dream about it all the time.
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When Huo Yuhao heard Xue Beng's words, he was truly shocked.
He thought to himself, "This avalanche is far too reckless; it's simply unbelievable."
Huo Yuhao even mentally gave Xue Beng's behavior an 8.4 out of 10, because this guy really did have a 1.6.
Emperor Xueye's luck was truly terrible; he had to be born with a son like Xue Beng. Huo Yuhao couldn't help but feel sorry for Emperor Xueye, thinking that this emperor's fate was truly unfortunate.
Although Qian Renxue was also poisoning Emperor Xueye, she was not related to him by blood. She was not the true crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire; she was merely an outsider.
However, Xue Beng was different; he was the biological son of Emperor Xue Ye, a fact that shocked Huo Yuhao even more.
As the emperor's own son, Xue Beng's ruthlessness was simply unacceptable. Huo Yuhao couldn't help but feel sympathy for Xue Ye's situation.
Perhaps sensing Huo Yuhao's surprised gaze, Xue Beng immediately acted as if he was in excruciating pain.
He rushed to Huo Yuhao, wiping away his tears with his sleeve as he cried. His face was covered in tear stains, and he appeared extremely agitated.
At this moment, Avalanche's eyes were filled with despair and helplessness, as if the whole world was pressing down on his shoulders, making it hard for him to breathe.
He knew he had to leave a deep and good impression on Huo Yuhao, so he began to spare no effort to slander the image of Emperor Xue Ye and Xue Qinghe in an attempt to win Huo Yuhao's sympathy and support.
His voice trembled, and his words were filled with despair and helplessness.
"Your Holiness, you must believe me. I am not a heartless person; it's just that I have no other choice!"
The sound of the avalanche trembled, his hands shook incessantly, the roars from his throat were filled with pain and despair, his eyes were bloodshot, and he looked extremely haggard.
Then, Xue Beng staggered and fell down in front of Huo Yuhao, his hands tightly gripping Huo Yuhao's trouser legs as if he had grasped the last straw.
Even Prince Xuexing's eyes gleamed with a hint of surprise; he hadn't expected Xue Beng's acting skills to have reached such a level.
It seems my nephew hasn't disappointed me.
"Your Majesty, you have no idea how dire my situation is. My father only has eyes for my elder brother; he only recognizes him as his successor. If my brother were to truly ascend the throne, I would surely die, I would surely die!"
The sound of the avalanche was tinged with sobs, and his words were filled with fear of death and a longing for survival.
His eyes gleamed with fear, as if he could already see his tragic future.
"Holy Son, I don't want to die, I really don't want to die—" Xue Beng's eyes were filled with pleading, his voice low and trembling, as if he were begging Huo Yuhao for a chance to live.
His whole body was trembling, as if he might collapse at any moment. His expression was filled with despair and helplessness, and his eyes revealed fear of the future and resistance to death.
His voice was full of pleading, as if he were begging Huo Yuhao for help, hoping that he could understand his situation and give him a glimmer of hope.
While crying to Huo Yuhao, Xue Beng continued to prepare his expression.
"Your Majesty, you absolutely, absolutely cannot let your elder brother become emperor! Otherwise, given his ambition and cruelty, he will definitely start a war and attack the Spirit Hall! Your Majesty, you must not underestimate Xue Qinghe's wolfish ambition!"
"The sound of the avalanche trembled, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the bottom of the heart."
Upon hearing Xue Beng's words, Huo Yuhao's face immediately showed surprise: "Oh, Xue Qinghe really has such wolfish ambitions? He dares to wage war against our Spirit Hall?"
Huo Yuhao's voice carried a hint of disbelief.
Seeing that Huo Yuhao seemed to be wavering, Xue Beng was overjoyed, and then cried even more heartbreakingly: "Holy Son, you have no idea how cruel my eldest brother is. The mysterious deaths of my second and third brothers were definitely all done by my eldest brother."
The sound of the avalanche was filled with grief and anger.
He described in detail to Huo Yuhao how his brothers had fallen one by one due to their elder brother's conspiracy. A painful memory flashed in his eyes, as if those tragic scenes were replaying before his eyes.
"Your Holiness, his next target is me. I really don't want to die. If I die, no one will be able to stop Xue Qinghe's ambition. Your Holiness, he is the kind of person who would even turn against his own brother. If he becomes emperor, it will be a disaster for the entire continent. With his ambition, he will not rest until he unifies the continent, Your Holiness."
Avalanche's words were filled with fear of the future.
Immediately afterwards, Xue Beng described to Huo Yuhao a dream he had, saying that it was a message from the former emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire.
In his dream, he saw the entire continent engulfed in war and chaos, and the one who started it all was his elder brother, Xue Qinghe.
The sound of the avalanche carried a desperate tremor, as if the whole world was trembling in his fear.
Then, Xue Beng added that Xue Qinghe's ambition and cruelty had already been widely rumored in the shadows.
If such a person were to wield supreme power, then the Spirit Hall and even the entire continent would face an unprecedented crisis.
After Xue Beng finished recounting his story, Huo Yuhao stared at him with a playful smile and sharp eyes, as if he could see into the deepest secrets of Xue Beng's heart.
Under the pressure of Huo Yuhao's gaze, Xue Beng lowered his head even further.
He cursed inwardly, "Damn it, just how strong is this Holy Son of the Spirit Hall? Just one look from him and I can't even lift my head."
Huo Yuhao sneered and said, "Heh, Fourth Prince, stop beating around the bush. If you really want me to stand on your side, then you'd better show me your sincerity first."
Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's words, Xue Beng became even more agitated, tears streaming down his face like broken pearls. He choked back sobs, his voice trembling as he explained, "Your Majesty, I confess to you that my father and elder brother have long harbored resentment towards the Spirit Hall. For years, the Heaven Dou Empire has been engaged in open and covert struggles with the Spirit Hall. The conflict between us has reached an irreconcilable point."
Xue Beng's lips drooped slightly. He tried to control his emotions, but his voice still trembled with emotion: "But I am different from them, Your Majesty. If I am fortunate enough to ascend the throne, I will obey your every command—I, I am willing to obey you."
Xue Beng's words became fragmented; he was so excited he could barely speak, his hands trembling, tears and his voice mingling: "I will, I will cooperate wholeheartedly with the Spirit Hall. I will ensure that, in the future, the Spirit Hall will be the only ally of my Heaven Dou Empire."
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and continued, "Angels will become the sole faith of our Heavenly Dou Empire. And you, Holy Son, will become the most powerful person on the entire Douluo Continent."
Your status will surpass that of the Imperial Emperor, even exceeding that of the previous Popes and patrons. I will wholeheartedly respect and believe in you.
Xue Beng's words were filled with admiration for Huo Yuhao.
"I will usher in a new era in which the Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire will cooperate closely, and you will stand at the pinnacle of power, becoming the leader in everyone's eyes."
Avalanche even began to outline future plans, intending to share the resources of the Heaven Dou Empire with the Spirit Hall to jointly cultivate more powerful Soul Masters and further solidify the Spirit Hall's position on the Douluo Continent.
Xue Beng's words grew increasingly intense, his emotions so volatile he could barely control his pace and tone: "You, you are my adoptive father... I, I really don't want to lose this opportunity. I know that doing this might be letting my father down, but... I, I really want to be emperor so badly, I, I dream of it!"
The sound of the avalanche was filled with urgency and longing, as if every word carried the strongest desire in his heart.
Xue Beng was completely out of control at this moment. His hands trembled slightly as he tightly gripped Huo Yuhao's trouser leg, as if seeking support and comfort.
His eyes were filled with longing and eagerness, a thirst for power that seemed to burst forth from them. A near-mad light shone in his eyes, as if he were willing to pay any price to achieve his ambitions.
Looking at the avalanche before him, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration. He had to admit that the avalanche was indeed an ambitious man.
To gain Huo Yuhao's help, he went to such lengths, even lowering himself and violating his own moral bottom line.
This ruthless determination to achieve his goal, even at the cost of his own life, earned Huo Yuhao's admiration. He saw an almost insane persistence in Xue Beng, a persistence that both terrified and inspired his respect.
To be honest, deep down, Huo Yuhao felt that if Xue Beng were to become emperor as Xue Beng had suggested, it might be a good thing for the Spirit Hall.
If Xue Beng's ambition and desires are properly guided and utilized, they could become a powerful force for the Spirit Hall within the Heaven Dou Empire. His ambition can be a powerful tool for the Spirit Hall to achieve its goals, and his desires can be a powerful driving force propelling the Spirit Hall forward.
However, Huo Yuhao still harbored deep doubts about the veracity of Xue Beng's words. After all, the loyalty of someone who would poison his own father for the throne was a joke.
How credible are the promises and vows of such a person? Huo Yuhao knew that Xue Beng's ambition and desire were bottomless pits. Once he obtained the power he wanted, whether he would still remember his former allies or keep his promises was unknown.
He might betray everyone who has ever helped him in an instant, just to satisfy his own lust for power.
Fortunately, Huo Yuhao had something that could absolutely suppress the avalanche: his own absolute strength.
Even disregarding the presence of Qian Daoliu, Huo Yuhao's current strength is enough to suppress the entire Heaven Dou Empire, so he doesn't need to worry about the future avalanche backfiring on him.
There's a saying that goes something like this: In the face of absolute power, everything else is insignificant.
Huo Yuhao was now thinking about a deeper issue. He knew that if Xue Beng really ascended to the throne, it could become an accelerator for the destruction of the Heaven Dou Empire.
If a country is ruled by an ambitious, ruthless monarch with weak political abilities, then the stability and prosperity of that country will be difficult to guarantee.
Avalanche's rise to power may further intensify the internal conflicts within the Heavenly Dou Empire, and could even trigger a civil war, leading to the disintegration of the entire empire.
This outcome might be exactly what the Spirit Hall wanted.
In Huo Yuhao's mind, a meticulously planned scheme was quietly brewing.
The avalanche may have been a catalyst for the Heaven Dou Empire's submission to the Spirit Hall.
The Spirit Hall's original plan was to have Qian Renxue ascend the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire, and through her influence and power, gradually gain control over the entire empire.
However, while the plan appears ingenious, it is actually fraught with uncertainty and risk.
Huo Yuhao was keenly aware of this. He knew that to truly conquer a country and achieve rule over the continent, scheming and intrigue alone were far from sufficient.
Huo Yuhao preferred to take the mass line, consolidating his rule by winning the hearts and minds of the people.
He believed that a country could only be stable and prosperous when the people truly supported and trusted their rulers.
Therefore, he had an even bolder idea: to place Xue Beng on the throne and then use Xue Beng to accelerate the demise of the Heaven Dou Empire. Huo Yuhao believed that compared to making Qian Renxue the emperor, using Xue Beng, a seemingly incompetent heir to the throne, might be a more effective way to achieve the Spirit Hall's goal.
The internal conflicts within the Heaven Dou Empire have now reached a breaking point. Huo Yuhao only needs to add fuel to the fire at a crucial moment to plunge the entire empire into chaos.
He believed that once the situation in the Heaven Dou Empire got out of control, other forces on the continent would respond and join the Spirit Hall in attacking this once-powerful empire.
Huo Yuhao's plan will not only hasten the demise of the Heaven Dou Empire, but also allow the Spirit Hall to establish greater prestige on the continent.
Not only that, Huo Yuhao also opened up a completely new idea: if Dai Mubai, whom Huo Yuhao considered a useless piece of trash with no ability, were to become the emperor of the Star Luo Empire, and Xue Beng, who was equally incompetent, were to ascend the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire, then the victory of the Spirit Hall would be almost within reach.
This arrangement will undoubtedly give the Spirit Hall an absolute advantage in future struggles, thus enabling it to achieve dominance over the entire continent.
"Alright—since Prince Avalanche is so sincere, I'll agree. However, I still need to see how sincere you really are—"