This person was Li Ye who was hiding behind the screen, and Sheng Rao also came out at the same time.

Li Xingchen looked at Li Ye in disbelief. He never thought that Li Ye would come back alive from the Insect Star.

When he saw Sheng Rao again, Li Ye was even more frightened.

Li Xingchen's face turned pale in an instant, and his pupils shrank suddenly, as if he had seen the most incredible nightmare.

He stared at Li Ye in disbelief. The brother who should have been in a life-or-death situation on the Insect Star was now standing in front of him intact, and with him was Sheng Rao, his fiancée whom he had personally sent to the forbidden laboratory on the Junk Star.

"You...how could you..." Li Xingchen's voice trembled with shock, and his words were intermittent.

Li Ye sneered, his eyes full of sarcasm and indifference: "Are you surprised? Li Xingchen, you seem to have forgotten that in the game of power, never underestimate anyone's ability to survive, especially when you force your opponent into a desperate situation."

The queen felt a little relieved when she saw this, but she was more disappointed and heartbroken towards Li Xingchen.

She sighed softly, as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately chose to remain silent. She just stood quietly by the side, observing this showdown between brothers.

"Li Xingchen, do you think I will never come back?"

Li Ye approached step by step, and each step seemed so steady and powerful, as if each step was stepping on Li Xingchen's heartstrings, making it difficult for him to breathe.

"I almost didn't make it back," Li Ye said calmly and powerfully, "but fate always plays tricks on me, allowing me to find hope in despair. And you, Li Xingchen, I saw every move you made clearly. For the throne, you sacrificed everything, including your family, friends, and even the future of the empire. Do you think you can get everything you want this way?"

Li Xingchen was forced to retreat again and again. A hint of panic flashed across his eyes, but was quickly replaced by ruthlessness.

"So what? The victors are kings and the losers are bandits. History will only remember the victors. As long as I sit on the throne, I will be the sole ruler of the empire. Who will care about those sacrifices?"

"No, you are wrong." Sheng Rao finally spoke. Her voice was cold and firm, like a chilly winter breeze, penetrating people's hearts.

"History may be forgotten temporarily, but the truth will never disappear. Your deeds will eventually be exposed to the sun and spurned by the world. And you will always bear the guilt of betrayal and murder, living alone in the shadow of power."

Li Xingchen's face became even gloomier. He looked at Sheng Rao with anger and unwillingness in his eyes.

"You...you are still alive? I thought you had..."

"Do you think I've died in that dark place?" Sheng Rao sneered, with a hint of mockery in his eyes.

"You have underestimated a person's desire to survive, and you have overestimated your means, Li Xingchen. You thought you could control everything, but you forgot that the human heart is the most uncontrollable."

The queen watched this scene quietly from the side, with mixed feelings. She was happy for Li Ye's return, but sad for Li Xingchen's fall.

She knew very well that this confrontation between brothers was no longer a simple struggle for power, but a profound reflection on human nature, morality and responsibility.

"Xingchen, wake up." The queen finally spoke, her voice full of fatigue and helplessness.

"You have gone too far. It is time to turn back. For the sake of a throne, you have lost too much and hurt too many innocent people. Do you really want to continue like this?"

Li Xingchen's body trembled slightly when he heard this, but he immediately regained his indifference. He looked at the queen without any regret in his eyes.

"Mother, you don't understand. In this world where power is supreme, only the strong can survive. If I am not strong, I will be trampled by others. Everything I do is to protect myself and to safeguard the glory of our Li family."

"Glory?" The queen smiled bitterly and shook her head. "Do you think glory is gained through killing and betrayal? Real glory comes from inner integrity and kindness, and from the love and responsibility for the people. Look at yourself now. Are you worthy of the word 'glory'?"

Li Xingchen was hurt by the queen's words. He raised his head suddenly, with a crazy light flashing in his eyes.

"I don't need your understanding! I just need power! As long as I have power, I can control everything! Including the fate of all of you!"

Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard, and then the palace guards rushed in and surrounded Li Xingchen.

It turned out that the king had already made secret arrangements, waiting for this moment to come.

The king slowly walked into the hall. His eyes were deep and complex, showing both his sadness for being disappointed in Li Xingchen and his worry about the future fate of his family.

He walked slowly to Li Xingchen, stopped, and after a moment of silence, he spoke in a deep voice: "Xingchen, the father-son relationship between you and me has come to an end today, but I still have one last word. Are you willing to turn back, let go of everything, and start over?"

Li Xingchen sneered, his eyes full of determination: "Turn back? Start over? Father, you are too naive. From the moment I set foot on this road, there is no turning back. Today's situation is nothing more than the final contest of power and will between you and me."

When the king heard this, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes, but it was immediately replaced by determination. Li Xingchen was originally his most favored heir, but seeing his current condition, the throne could not be handed over to him no matter what.

"In that case, I can only make a judgment on you as a king. You, Li Xingchen, have betrayed your family, endangered the security of the empire, abused your power, and killed innocent people. From today on, all your titles and powers will be stripped away, and you will be handed over to the imperial court for trial."

As the king finished speaking, the guards immediately stepped forward, ready to escort Li Xingchen away.

However, at this moment, Li Xingchen suddenly jumped up, and a powerful energy wave surged around his body. It was obvious that he was trying to make a final struggle.

"Want to catch me? Not that easy!" Li Xingchen roared and waved his hands. A powerful force instantly rushed out and blew away the surrounding guards.

"Xingchen, stop!" the Queen exclaimed, trying to stop the chaos, but Li Xingchen had gone completely crazy. He no longer paid attention to anyone's dissuasion and only thought about how to escape.

At this critical moment, Li Ye stepped forward. He flashed and appeared in front of Li Xingchen in an instant. The two looked at each other, and the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.

"Li Xingchen, your journey ends here." Li Ye's voice was low and firm, and every word seemed to hit Li Xingchen's heart like a heavy hammer.

The atmosphere between the two brothers was extremely tense. The entire hall seemed to be frozen by an invisible force, even the air was stopped.

There was a gleam of ruthlessness in Li Xingchen's eyes. He knew that if he could not escape today, what awaited him would be endless darkness and despair.

So, he once again gathered all his strength and prepared to make a final effort.

"Do you think you can stop me?" Li Xingchen roared, his hands clenched into fists, violent energy surrounding him, like a wild beast about to lose control.

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