"You two must keep this thing properly and never leave it at will." Elder Yunlong solemnly told Lin Yi and Su Xiao after getting on the carriage. "By the way, can this coin really bring eternal life?" Lin Yi stroked the white coin in his hand. Although the hint of the Reincarnation Paradise showed that it did have the ability to grant eternal life, it also came with huge negative effects. Just looking at those hints, Lin Yi felt that this was not an auspicious thing. "It can indeed bring eternal life, but the price should also be extremely heavy. Eternal life is not that simple." Elder Yunlong said in a deep voice, "I don't know whether Hal Adam is right to do this." As the carriage slowly left, the news of the emperor's sudden death spread in the imperial city that night. This sudden change made the entire imperial city fall into deep shock. As night fell, the seventeenth prince, Prince Longte and the crown prince, three heavyweights in the court, gathered in the palace. They were full of doubts and uneasiness, because no one was sure whether the old emperor had really passed away. After all, the old emperor had faked his death, which resulted in the then crown prince being deposed.
Against this background, the three decided to join forces to find out. They led their respective followers and broke through the layers of checkpoints in the palace. Faced with their tough attitude, the guards and servants of the palace did not dare to stop them at all, and could only watch them break into the room where the emperor's coffin was placed. The door of the room slowly opened, and a cold air flow mixed with the unique incense of the mourning hall came to the face, as if reminding everyone that this is the junction of life and death. The coffin lay quietly in the center of the room, surrounded by white candles, and the flickering candlelight added a bit of mystery and solemnity to this solemn scene. Prince Longte took a deep breath and walked forward first. He stared at the coffin, clenched his hands, as if confirming the incredible fact in front of him-the big brother who once dominated the world and made countless people awed was really dead. The other two followed closely behind, their eyes lingering on the coffin with a bit of awe and curiosity. They wanted to see with their own eyes whether the emperor who once ruled a huge empire was really no longer alive. As the lid of the coffin was carefully opened, the old emperor's peaceful and pale face came into view. His eyes were closed, as if he had just fallen into a deep sleep, not gone forever. Prince Longte and the other two stared at this face, and couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion in their hearts. "The dog thing is finally dead." After confirming that the old emperor really passed away, Prince Longte cursed in his heart. He glanced at the seventeenth prince and the crown prince beside him, then threw his sleeves and walked away. The seventeenth prince had a blank expression on his face, as if he was not surprised or sad about his father's death. He glanced at the crown prince lightly, revealing an indescribable emotion in his eyes, and then silently followed Prince Longte out of the room. The prince stood there in a daze, obviously unable to accept this sudden reality. He stared blankly at his father in the coffin. How could he suddenly pass away when he was still full of energy two days ago?
His heart was full of doubts and puzzlement, but more of a deep sense of powerlessness. In this vortex of power struggle, he seemed to have become a helpless boat, which could be swallowed by huge waves at any time. With the departure of Prince Longte, the seventeenth prince and the prince, the entire Shenglong City began to surge undercurrents, and various forces began to move, and a contest for power quietly unfolded. In Prince Longte's mansion, counselors came from all directions and gathered together to plan how to force the prince into a desperate situation. They discussed various strategies and tactics and made careful plans to ensure victory in this power struggle. Prince Longte's eyes were very cold. He sat in the main seat and overlooked these counselors who gave him advice. He knew that in this cruel struggle for power, only the strong can survive and only the wise can win. He was determined to use all available resources to gain an advantage in this contest. The seventeenth prince was more secretive. He did not directly participate in the head-on conflict, but manipulated everything behind the scenes. Using his spies in the court and the public, he carefully spread rumors, created chaos and division, and tried to further deepen the rift between Prince Longte and the prince, so as to reap the benefits. As the legitimate heir to the throne, the prince was facing unprecedented pressure at this moment. He not only had to deal with Prince Longte's blatant military threats, but also had to be on guard against the seventeenth prince's secret conspiracy. Fortunately, the prince was surrounded by a group of loyal ministers who swore to defend the prince and resolutely guard the dignity and authority of the royal family. Unfortunately, the prince himself seemed to lack sufficient political wisdom and skills, and was a bit of a useless person. In the early hours of the morning a day later, everything was silent and the whole city was still immersed in sleep. Suddenly, a burst of rapid horse hoofbeats broke the silence of the night, and the army led by Prince Longte began to move. They blocked all the city gates, and with the heavy sound of the city gates closing tightly, the whole city seemed to be shrouded in a solemn atmosphere. The air was filled with tension and anxiety, and the people woke up from their sleep, but did not dare to go out to check. Prince Longte led the elite army and headed straight for the Prince's Mansion. The sound of horse hooves echoed in the empty streets, stirring people's hearts like war drums. Their goal was clear, which was to force the prince to abdicate. In the Prince's Mansion, the originally quiet night was broken by the noise outside the mansion. The prince woke up from his deep sleep, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart. He hurriedly put on his clothes and walked out of the room, only to see Prince Longte's army rushing into the Prince's Mansion like wolves and tigers. The sound of armor colliding and the shouts of soldiers echoed in the night sky, and the entire Prince's Mansion fell into chaos. Prince Longte rode on a tall horse, dressed in military uniform, and his eyes swept through everything in the Prince's Mansion with a cold look. He rode forward, came to the prince in a menacing manner, and then slowly stopped. The eyes of the two met in the air.
The prince felt the coldness in Prince Longte's eyes, and his heart tightened. "He who knows the current situation is a hero." Prince Longte said coldly, "If you abdicate now, I can guarantee you a lifetime of wealth and glory." The prince's legs trembled, but he still shook his head. When Prince Longte heard this, a trace of cruelty flashed in his eyes. He suddenly pulled out the knife in his hand and instantly put the knife on the prince's neck. The cold blade was close to the prince's neck. The prince was originally cowardly. After being frightened by Prince Longte, his face turned pale, and his eyes showed fear and helplessness. His body seemed to be drained of strength, and he collapsed to the ground, completely losing the prince's majesty and momentum. "I... I give up the throne..." The prince said in a trembling voice, his eyes full of helplessness and unwillingness. Prince Longte coldly signaled his men to bring the paper and pen prepared in advance. Under the coercion of everyone, the prince reluctantly picked up the pen and wrote the abdication edict. His handwriting was slightly trembling, revealing his inner struggle and helplessness. Prince Longte took the edict and carefully examined every word. A satisfied smile appeared on his face, as if he had seen the moment when he ascended the throne. "Very good." He sneered and said, "The prince really knows the times." The moment Prince Longte left the Prince's Mansion, the surrounding soldiers acted quickly and surrounded the entire Prince's Mansion tightly. This sudden change made the people in the Prince's Mansion terrified. They tried to find a chance to escape, but it was too late. The soldiers raised their swords flashing with cold light and began to slash and kill the people in the Prince's Mansion without mercy. Screams and shouts came one after another, the smell of blood filled the air, and the entire Prince's Mansion fell into chaos and massacre. Prince Longte would never allow anyone who could threaten his position to exist. He knew that as long as the prince was alive, the news that he had obtained the throne illegitimately would continue to affect his ruling position. As for the public opinion of killing the prince, it would disappear by itself in a few years. Therefore, after obtaining the abdication edict he wanted, Prince Longte ordered the elimination of the prince's forces in order to completely eliminate future troubles.