The coronation ceremony is set to take place a month later, and the news of Xue Ye's abdication has spread throughout the Douluo Continent.
The main reason for holding the ceremony a month later is to give the kings and dukes of the various kingdoms and principalities time to attend the new emperor's coronation.
This is also Xue Ye's way of laying a solid foundation for "Xue Qinghe" to ascend the throne.
The truth is, there are too many kingdoms and principalities within the Heavenly Dou Empire.
If these factions aren't intimidated during the coronation, they might rebel at any moment.
The fact that the Heavenly Dou Empire later split into the Heavenly Soul and Douling Empires wasn't without reason.
The root cause lies in the systemic issues of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
If every emperor had the power to suppress all the kingdoms and principalities, there would be no trouble.
But who can guarantee that every emperor would possess such capability?
In the current situation, Emperor Xue Ye is not the least bit worried.
No one has ever ascended the throne as securely as "Xue Qinghe."
Even when he himself ascended, two kingdoms rebelled, but thanks to his exceptional talent and strategy, he managed to subdue them.
As for "Xue Qinghe" taking the throne, with Elder Zhongli sitting there, who would dare to rebel?
This is also why Xue Ye decided to abdicate.
He has come to a realization!
By abdicating while he is still alive, he might be able to save Xue Beng and Xue Xing's lives.
If he were to die, who could possibly contend with Xue Qinghe?
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect supports Xue Qinghe without any hesitation.
Zhongli also supports Xue Qinghe, and that's that.
The combined influence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Body Sect is enough to make everyone take notice.
There's another reason that solidified Xue Ye's decision to abdicate!
Two kingdoms secretly contacted him, saying that the Spirit Hall had recently sent envoys to persuade them...
What can one even say about this?
The Spirit Hall has sinister ambitions and will never give up so easily.
Launching an attack on the Spirit Hall could provoke a strong retaliation, potentially leading to a decapitation strike.
Xue Ye isn't afraid of death, but he fears that after his death, the empire would be left without a leader.
He also worries that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, upon ascending the throne, might not be able to suppress the troublemakers.
With Zhongli protecting the Crown Prince, the Spirit Hall isn't a concern. By then...
"Qinghe, next month, I will pass the throne to you. Go back and prepare well. Remember to invite the Martial God to attend the ceremony."
Xue Ye summoned the Crown Prince to the palace late at night, and his words left "Xue Qinghe" utterly bewildered.
What kind of twist is this?
In her memories, in her previous life, she had schemed meticulously, only to have her identity exposed by that scoundrel Tang San, causing her plans to fall apart.
Now, without doing anything, she has naturally obtained the throne, which makes her feel somewhat uneasy.
Things that are obtained too easily are often not cherished and can easily arouse suspicion.
Indeed, after leaving the palace, "Xue Qinghe" was filled with doubt, fearing that Xue Ye might have some ulterior motive.
After all, Xue Ye is no simple man, this is her experience from "two lifetimes."
Early the next morning, "Xue Qinghe" arrived at Zhongli's residence.
Zhongli's guess was correct; Xue Ye had indeed come to a realization.
After hearing Zhongli's words, Qian Renxue's anxious heart finally settled a bit, and she returned to prepare.
As for what to prepare, there wasn't much to do except to adjust her mindset.
Meanwhile, on Tang San's side.
When Tang San, Tang Hao, and Tang Xiao appeared at the entrance of Slaughter City, they were visibly stunned, especially Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.
Although Tang Xiao had never entered Slaughter City, he had been to its entrance before.
But today, he felt an inexplicable chill down his spine.
It wasn't that there was anything unusual here; in fact, there was nothing at all.
Yet, there was an overwhelming sense of sorrow and desolation.
"???"
"Something's not right!"
Normally, the entrance to Slaughter City would often have vicious individuals lurking around, drinking "tea" and waiting for prey to fall into their traps.
But now, there wasn't a single soul in sight.
"Second Brother, I feel something strange."
"Big Brother, I feel the same."
The two exchanged a glance but then shook their heads.
In the face of absolute strength, what does it matter if something is strange?
They could still dominate as they pleased.
Tang San had never been to Slaughter City, so he didn't understand its rules.
This place should have someone to "receive" visitors, requiring them to drink a cup of Bloody Mary before officially entering Slaughter City.
But now, there wasn't even a receptionist.
Wasn't this deliberately allowing people to break the rules?
"Xiao San, that's the entrance to Slaughter City. You go in. Your uncle and I won't be joining you."
"Remember, in Slaughter City, don't trust anyone. Every single person there is your enemy."
Tang Hao spoke with grave seriousness.
When he passed the trial of Slaughter City back in the day, it was a life-and-death struggle.
Even now, thinking about it sends chills down his spine.
Now that Tang San has the "Death God's" protection, his situation is much better than Tang Hao's was back then.
"I understand, Father."
Tang San was determined to obtain the Death God's Domain.
With such a powerful domain, combined with his Blue Silver Domain, he would undoubtedly achieve great things.
Fighting above his level wouldn't be a problem either.
To challenge Xiao Feilian, he must obtain this domain.
"Remember, show no mercy!"
Tang Hao's final warning was that Slaughter City had no place for saints.
They would be the first to die.
"Yes, Father!"
Seeing that Tang Hao had nothing more to say, Tang San bid farewell to Tang Hao and Tang Xiao and jumped into the entrance of Slaughter City.
The two brothers exchanged a glance and quietly followed behind Tang San.
They were also curious to know if something had changed in Slaughter City.
When Tang San woke up in a daze, the first thing he saw was a dimly lit path.
He knew that ahead lay Slaughter City, and he was merely at its entrance.
Without hesitation, and without anyone stopping him, Tang San walked out of the path.
The first thing he saw upon exiting the path left him momentarily stunned and confused.
"This... isn't this Slaughter City?"
For a moment, Tang San stood frozen, instinctively taking two steps back.
"Am I... dead?"
Tang San looked down at his hands, his confusion deepening.
As soon as he stepped out of the passage, he saw three large characters: "Gate of Hell."
"Kid, welcome to the Underworld. Rest assured, you're not dead yet."
At that moment, two burly men, each as tall as a mountain, spoke to Tang San.
They looked fierce and menacing. If they were in the outside world, no one would doubt they were villains...
"But once you're here, there's not much difference between being alive and dead."
"???"
Not dead, but no different from being dead?
What does that mean?
Wait, this is the Underworld. Isn't this supposed to be Slaughter City?
"What do you mean by that?"
Tang San snorted coldly, his voice icy.
"Kid, you really don't know how to read the room, do you?"
"What do you mean?"
"Isn't it obvious?"
"This place isn't much different from where you'll end up after you die!"