#256 - Shenmeng is in turmoil and the dynasty is divided

Chapter 256: Internal Strife in the Divine Dream, the Dynasty Splits

Inside the main hall, everyone stared dumbfounded at the head on the ground, expressions of disbelief etched on their faces.

“This… this is the Southern Pacification King's man?”

“How is this possible? Why would the Southern Pacification King attack his own imperial nephew? This makes no sense!”

“Could it be that the Southern Pacification King really intends to rebel?”

Duan Ming lowered his head and said, “Your Majesty, this humble servant believes that the Southern Pacification King expanded our Divine Dream Dynasty's territory in the past, made unparalleled contributions, and guards the southern borders to prevent foreign invasions. His loyalty to our Divine Dream Dynasty is absolute and unwavering. He would never do such a thing!”

Lie Huan roared, “Impossible? Then what is going on? Are you suggesting this head is fake?!”

Duan Ming cupped his hands and remained silent.

The ministers exchanged glances, their eyes flickering.

Duan Ming was right. The Southern Pacification King was indeed loyal to the Divine Dream Dynasty. If it weren't for him, the Divine Dream Dynasty wouldn't have its current foundation.

But…

The Southern Pacification King has always been ambitious, wanting to annex other dynasties and expand the Divine Dream Dynasty into an imperial dynasty, but he has always been rejected by Lie Huan, limiting his ambition. I'm afraid he has long harbored resentment.

The Southern Pacification King's loyalty is to the Divine Dream Dynasty, but he doesn't really care who sits on the throne.

“Then do you even know why these people were chasing after Xiang'er and Yan'er? Knowing they are my children, they still dared to take the risk. Even if Lie Mang is stupid, he wouldn't do such a thing, right!”

Lie Huan took a deep breath and asked.

Duan Ming said, “Reporting to Your Majesty, this humble servant has already investigated. It was because the Eldest Princess and the Second Prince accidentally obtained a seventh-grade spiritual herb and wanted to offer it to Your Majesty as a birthday gift, but they were discovered, which led to the events that followed.”

Seventh-grade spiritual herb… Birthday gift!

Lie Huan's pupils suddenly constricted, as if he had thought of something, and he stared sharply at Duan Ming: “I asked you to investigate the Third Prince before. What have you found?”

Duan Ming narrowed his eyes slightly, cupped his hands and said, “Reporting to Your Majesty, the Third Prince has shown no abnormalities.”

He knew that Lie Huan's suspicion had been aroused, and nothing he said could change that.

“No abnormalities…”

Lie Huan sneered and shouted, “Someone, immediately bring the Third Prince here!”

Immediately, someone outside the hall soared into the sky.

The ministers were all shocked.

Why did it involve the Third Prince again?

Soon, the person from before returned and reported, “Reporting to Your Majesty, the Third Prince is not in the residence. According to the people in the residence, he left in a panic several hours ago.”

Upon hearing this, the ministers' hearts skipped a beat.

Could it really be related to the Third Prince?

Standing in place, Duan Ming's expression suddenly changed slightly. He took out a communication talisman, listened intently for a moment, and suddenly cupped his hands and said, “Your Majesty, this humble servant has received a report from his subordinates, saying that they saw the Prince meeting with a group of mysterious people, and then he left with them.”

Upon hearing this news, Lie Huan staggered again, as if he had aged tens of thousands of years in an instant, his face full of sorrow and anger: “It really is him! It really is him! Fratricide, I never thought such a tragic event would happen to my own son. Third son, you have disappointed me too much… Pfft!”

Lie Huan raised his head and spat out a mouthful of blood. In his fury, even his spiritual power couldn't suppress it.

“Your Majesty!”

The ministers were shocked and rushed forward to check.

Lie Huan waved his sleeve to push everyone away, his expression becoming full of murderous intent and ruthlessness, and he said with a ferocious voice: “Pass on my decree, order the Southern Pacification King to immediately hand over Lie Yao and Yan'er. If he doesn't hand them over, the Divine Dream Dynasty will no longer need a Southern Pacification King from now on!”

…

Inside the Southern Pacification King's mansion.

Lie Mang, with his hands behind his back, stood in the courtyard. Behind him stood an old man with a hunched figure. This person was Lie Mang's steward and also his absolute confidant, the second Integration Realm Venerable in the Southern Pacification King's mansion, Qiu Rang.

“How long until Lie Yao arrives?” Lie Mang asked indifferently.

Qiu Rang said, “He is already on his way and should arrive soon.”

Lie Mang's eyes flashed with shrewdness: “This time, accidentally killing Lie Xiang, although it was an accident, is also an opportunity. Lie Huan will definitely be furious because of this. I heard that Duan Ming has already taken the head to the main hall, confirming that it was my people, but he is not a fool. I wouldn't attack my own imperial nephew for no reason. He will definitely guess that Lie Yao asked me to borrow people. In this way, their father and son have reached an irreconcilable point. If Lie Yao doesn't escape, he will surely die. Now I am his only way out!”

As he was speaking, several streams of light descended from the sky, and several gray-robed men landed. The gray-robed man in the middle pulled off his hood, revealing a young face.

It was the Third Prince, Lie Yao.

“Uncle, you have really put your nephew in a terrible situation this time!”

Lie Yao's face was extremely ugly.

The Southern Pacification King's mistake had pushed him into an irreversible situation.

He knew that his imperial father would definitely suspect him. It was useless for him to deny it. The Second Prince was dead, and his imperial father might use the Soul Searching Secret Technique. At that time, he would probably only face death.

So, after learning of Lie Xiang's death, he immediately requested the Southern Pacification King's protection.

Now, only he could protect him.

Lie Mang patted Lie Yao on the shoulder and sighed, “Yao'er, don't worry. The matter started because of me, so I naturally won't abandon you. Xiang'er was accidentally killed by my people. It has nothing to do with you. It will be fine when your imperial father's anger subsides.”

“I hope so…” Lie Yao gave a wry smile.

Qiu Rang next to him suddenly flipped his hand and took out a communication talisman, his expression changing slightly after listening: “Your Highness, there is an imperial decree. His Majesty wants us to immediately hand over the Third Prince to them.”

Lie Yao's face instantly turned pale, and he looked at Lie Mang for help.

At this moment, his heart was full of fear and anger.

He didn't kill anyone, so why was his imperial father staring at him so intently!

Upon hearing this, Lie Mang slowly turned his head and looked over, sneering: “It seems that Lie Huan is really furious to the extreme this time and has lost some reason. Tell him, how would I know where the Third Prince is? He doesn't know how to manage his own son. What does it have to do with me!”

Qiu Rang hesitated: “This time, His Majesty is probably really angry. If we don't hand over the person, I'm afraid he will attack us. After all, that head is solid evidence.”

Lie Mang narrowed his eyes at Lie Yao and suddenly said: “Yao'er, your imperial father has gone mad, even wanting to attack his own brothers, flesh and blood. I don't think he is suitable to continue holding the throne. I have always thought you are a heaven-defying genius with great ambitions. If I am willing to help you ascend to the throne, what do you think?”

Lie Yao's body shook violently, and he looked at Lie Mang in disbelief, his eyes slowly widening, his gaze filled with hesitation, fear, but even more with ecstasy.

Since birth, his imperial father had always preferred the Second Prince, Lie Xiang, perhaps because his personality was purer, but he was somewhat distant from the ambitious himself, and had repeatedly expressed his intention to hand over the position of crown prince to Lie Xiang, which had long made him resentful.

In his opinion, Lie Huan, who was content with the status quo, was not worthy to be an emperor. If he became the emperor of the Divine Dream Dynasty, he would definitely expand the territory and build a wider foundation!

Now, Lie Mang's words made his heart race.

“Uncle… is this true?”

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