Xue Xing was speechless after hearing this, because he knew that everything his elder brother said was true.
"Then...what about Qinghe?"
Prince Xuexing immediately thought of another candidate, "Qinghe is now considered to have outstanding talent in martial spirit cultivation, and he is also the Crown Prince, so let him do it..."
"He's even worse."
Emperor Xueye's eyes suddenly turned icy cold.
"I am not at ease with Qinghe's character."
"Especially since Qinghe has only been back for a short time, we need to observe whether he is secretly up to something!"
He made no attempt to hide his words from Ning Liu and Dugu Bo.
This is both a show of sincerity towards Ning Liu and a tacit gesture of goodwill and taking sides.
Prince Snowstar was completely dumbfounded.
The Emperor is no good, and neither is the Crown Prince.
"In that case, the princes in the royal family have even less hope..."
He muttered to himself, his face full of sorrow.
Who else could it be?
It couldn't have been him, could it?
Just then, Emperor Xueye turned his head, his eyes fixed intently on his younger brother, and spoke each word with resounding force.
"The right person is you, Xuexing."
"ah?"
Prince Xuexing was struck dumb, completely stunned, and pointed at himself.
"Me? Your Majesty, you're not kidding, are you?"
Emperor Xueye wore a complex smile, a mixture of relief, emotion, and a hint of guilt.
"Xuexing, I have never been so serious as I am at this moment."
He stepped forward, patted Xuexing on the shoulder, and said in a deep and sincere voice:
"People say that the most ruthless families are those of emperors. But it is not so for you and me, brothers. Look at the Dai family of the Star Luo Empire. For the throne, brothers killed each other, and rivers of blood flowed. How tragic was that?"
"And you, Xue Xing, my imperial brother. You hold the reins of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy and are in charge of military affairs. Your power is considerable, yet you have never had the slightest thought of disloyalty. You have always shared my burdens and worked tirelessly for the empire."
"I trust this loyalty!"
"You are nearly twenty years younger than me, in the prime of your life, full of energy and vitality, the best age to challenge for the title!"
"The most important point,"
Emperor Xueye's gaze became incredibly firm.
"Even if I were to entrust the future of the empire into your hands, I would rest assured!"
These words struck Prince Xuexing's heart like a heavy hammer.
Looking at the trust and expectation in his elder brother's eyes, a surge of emotion rushed from his chest to his eyes.
From childhood to adulthood, he had always lived in his brother's shadow, wholeheartedly assisting him, never imagining...
But now, this opportunity has been personally pushed in front of him by his most respected elder brother.
"Brother..."
Xuexing was having trouble controlling her emotions.
He took a deep breath, bowed deeply to Emperor Xueye, and then turned to Ningliu, solemnly clasping his hands in greeting.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Sect Leader Ning!"
He did not refuse again.
Because he understood that this was not just an opportunity for him personally, but also carried the future and hope of the entire Heaven Dou Royal Family.
Then, with trembling hands, he took the Narcissus Jade Bone from Ning Liu's hand.
A deal that determined the fate of the empire was thus settled.
Ning Liu watched this scene without any emotion.
He put away the brocade box, his fingertips gently stroking its surface.
The vast ocean covers the universe, the heart of the sea god.
This thing was prepared for the inheritor of the Sea God's legacy; it's time to ask Xiao Wu to give it a try.
However, just as this thought crossed his mind, there was a knock on the door of the owner's office.
"My lord."
Li An's respectful voice came from outside the door:
"The final stage of the auction is about to begin, and all VIPs are in place. Is there any change to the final, highlight item?"
An auction?
Ning Liu was suddenly stunned.
He glanced at the brocade box in his hand, then thought of Xiao Wu, who was still waiting in the rest area.
Should I take it and let her try it now?
Why not... just put it up for auction?
Let's see what this divine artifact will make the system return to him!
However, why have I been so forgetful lately?
How could I forget about the system auction refund!
How could a grown man be harmed by wine and women?
Starting tomorrow, I will abstain from alcohol!
Then, Ning Liu had Li An open the door and come in, casually handing over the brocade box he had just received and hadn't even warmed up yet.
"There have been changes."
"Add this in as the second to last item."
Li An instinctively took the brocade box: "My lord, this is..."
"The Heavenly Dou Empire's national treasure, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover."
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