Traveling through Huo Yuhao, my abilities are refreshed every month.

Chapter 456 The curtain rises
When the White Tiger Duke shouted these words, the soldiers below did not show the same fanaticism towards him as in the original novel. Instead, their faces became more serious and solemn, revealing a murderous aura.

Dai Hao also felt something was wrong, but before he could think about it too much, he was interrupted by Xu Jiawei.

"The last time I witnessed the finals of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Fighting Soul Competition in Xingluo City was twenty years ago. At that time, both I and Brother Dai Hao were just young men. Times have changed. Twenty years later, I am already the ruler of a country, and Brother Dai Hao has married my sister and become the first commander of the empire. I have always supported him, both privately and publicly. I hope that he can always be the first commander of the empire."

"Today we are going to witness another showdown between the strongest young men on the continent. I am very excited, as if I am recalling my youth 20 years ago. At that time, I was determined to make the Xingluo Empire even stronger! Today, 20 years have passed. Brother Dai Hao, do you think I have done it?"

Dai Hao pondered the reasons behind Xu Jiawei's words and said calmly, "Your Majesty has certainly done it. Under your leadership, the Xingluo Empire is far better than before, and will become even more prosperous and powerful in the future."

Xu Jiawei showed a satisfied smile, looked around at the audience in the stands, and said:
"I hereby declare that the finals of the All-Continent Soul Master Academy Competition has officially begun. I hope that the players from both teams can present a wonderful game. According to convention, the winner of this final will receive three soul bones and one million gold soul coins as rewards. I have selected ten soul bones from my country's treasure house for the final champion to choose. Brother Dai Hao will be the referee of today's game on my behalf."

"I won't say any more, and now I invite you all to watch with me this duel that will definitely be recorded in history."

As Xu Jiawei finished speaking, Dai Hao also flashed into the venue.

Huo Yuhao looked at Dai Hao in the center of the venue and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Others may not be aware of the undercurrent and murderous atmosphere lurking beneath the entire Xingluo Square, but he knows the truth of the matter and has spiritual detection, so he naturally knows the preparations of the Xingluo Empire.

It has to be said that the Xingluo Empire was well prepared. Xu Jiawei and Xu Jiujiu were protected by three Titled Douluo. There were two other Titled Douluo next to the main stage. The three parties just surrounded Dai Hao, the referee, in the middle.

Among the soldiers who maintain order, there is a team leader with soul power every few times, and judging from their mental state, it is obvious that they are only loyal to the royal family.

Just when Huo Yuhao wanted to observe carefully, a figure flashed to his side and sat down quietly.

Huo Yuhao turned his head to look. The very old Mu had his eyelids drooped, but his eyes were shining with brilliance as he looked at the Titled Douluo of the Star Luo Empire and Dai Hao who were present.

Huo Yuhao was surprised. “Mr. Mu, you are here. Didn’t you say that something happened to the ancient golden tree in the academy?”

Moon En's eyes moved to Huo Yuhao. His eyes were dim and he didn't know what he was thinking. After a long while, he sighed and said, "These are troubled times. The academy is not stable either. I am afraid I don't have a good year left to live. I will tell you about the ancient golden tree after you have dealt with your personal grudge."

Huo Yuhao’s eyes flickered, but he didn’t ask any more questions.

He was giving Mu Lao the opportunity to choose, and he was also giving Shrek the opportunity to choose.

Randomly, he thought of Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui from Xingluo City, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said softly:
"Mr. Mu, do you know that your old friends Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui are in Xingluo City right now?"

There was a look of assurance on Mu Lao's face, and his half-open eyes suddenly widened.

"You said he—they are in Xingluo City?"

"Yes, I saw it with my own eyes."

At this moment, Mr. Mu felt a little happy and excited, but also a little worried.

His eyes were filled with memories, but all he remembered was the figure of his good friend Long Xiaoyao. The appearance of Ye Xishui, which had been vivid in his mind, now seemed a little blurry.

As expected, when people get old, they realize what is more precious. This may be the bond between him and Xiaoyao - friendship.

However, he was also worried about the purpose of his two old friends coming here. The truth about the ancient golden tree in the academy and the message from the Sea God Tang San's father made him, who was already seriously injured, feel a little haggard.

"Yuhao, do you know where they are?" Moon asked.

Huo Yuhao shook his head.

Moon was a little disappointed. The next moment, he couldn't wait to leave the spectator seats, leaving only one sentence.

"Yuhao, I leave this to you. I'm going to meet up with my old friend."

Huo Yuhao blinked. To be honest, he really wanted to join in the fun, but unfortunately, there were more important things to do here.

At the same time, at the distant border of the Xingluo Empire, the major legions under the Central Legion welcomed many envoys.

White Tiger Army. "Deputy Commander Zhu, His Majesty has summoned you to the capital to report on your duties. You are to leave immediately. Commander Li will take over your position for the time being."

"I'm sorry, but I can't leave my post without the order of Lord White Tiger Duke."

"There is no war mission at this time. Are you not going to obey His Majesty's order?"

"Feel sorry."

"Take it!"

Following an order, nine spirit rings rose up, and a Titled Douluo quickly captured Deputy Captain Zhu.

At the same time, all the high-ranking members of the White Tiger Army were experiencing similar scenes. Only a few survived and quickly took over the military power and began to purge these people's cronies.

The same situation also occurred in the major corps under the Central Corps.

This time, the Xingluo Empire directly dispatched five Titled Douluo, hundreds of Soul Douluo and Soul Sage-level powerhouses, and almost all of the empire's high-end combat power, in order to ensure a smooth transfer of military power.

Outside the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, it was still in ruins, and the people in the Duke's Mansion below were busy clearing the ruins.

The Holy Judge Douluo Le Guangling who appeared beside Xu Jiawei that day was standing on the top of a high mountain, looking at this scene from afar.

He is a descendant of the Qian family. Ten thousand years ago, their ancestor was hunted down by the White Tiger Dai family, and finally had to hide his identity and change his surname to Le.

Even so, they, the descendants of angels, still cannot forget the glory of angels. Even if they change their surnames, Le, Ye, Wang, and Yu, thousands of words can be deconstructed from these surnames.

Unexpectedly, today, it was him who took the lead in destroying the Dai and Zhu families.

Although he had long since let go of the hatred from ten thousand years ago, why not avenge his ancestors?

"Great Priest, what are you doing here? Do you have anything to do with the Dai family?"

Behind Saint Judge Douluo is Xuanji Douluo, one of the Xingluo priests. He is also one of Dai Hao's supporters and possesses the strength of a Super Douluo.

"Xuan Ji, Dai Hao wants to commit treason and the Dai family wants to usurp the throne. I am here on the orders of His Majesty to eliminate the Dai family. What is your choice?"

Xuanji Douluo's expression changed drastically, and he quickly said: "Your Majesty, have you misunderstood something? I can testify that Dai Hao definitely does not have such an idea!"

"Really?" Le Guangling looked at the ruins of the Duke's Mansion that stretched for a thousand meters below. It was enough to see the luxury of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. Its scale was even greater than that of the Imperial Palace.

He shook his head and said, "Xuan Ji, whether they have it or not, this is not the time for you to defend Dai Hao, but the time for you to take sides. Have you decided which side you will stand on?"

Xuanji Douluo's soul power attacked Le Guangling, while he quickly retreated and flew towards Xingluo City.

Le Guangling sighed, and angel wings appeared behind him. Nine soul rings, two yellow, two purple, four black and one red, emerged. A blade of judgment appeared in his hand, and he quickly took down Xuanji Douluo.

The Judgment Angel is the one in charge of killing and judgment among all the six-winged angel branches. Therefore, its combat power is the strongest, comparable to that of the Holy Angels.

"Why would you want to be on the wrong side? I've already warned you."

Xuanji Douluo raised his head and said, "The Xingluo Empire originally belonged to the Dai family, not the Xu family. What's wrong with the Dai family wanting to take back what belongs to them? It's just a matter of winners and losers. Great Priest, start."

Le Guangling shook his head and killed Xuanji Douluo with a single sword without mercy. Afterwards, he instructed a general who had appeared beside him at some point:

"From the Dai and Zhu families, all those above the fifth ring will be executed, and those below the fifth ring will be crippled and imprisoned in the Duke's Mansion. The Duchess and the people on this list will be imprisoned."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

(End of this chapter)