Facing Li Xingchen's violent attitude, Li Ye did not retreat at all, but his eyes burned with a more determined fire. He knew very well that today's battle was not only about personal grudges, but also about the future of the empire and the honor of the family.

"I never thought of stopping you," Li Ye said slowly, his voice calm but full of power. "Your mistake was that you hurt Sheng Rao and even wanted to kill me. I just want to tell you that true power is not used to conquer and destroy, but to protect and create. You mistake ambition for power, which will only make you go further and further, until you are doomed."

Before he finished speaking, Li Ye moved, and like a ghost, he shuttled through the energy storm released by Li Xingchen. Every dodge seemed so calm. He was not running away, but looking for an opportunity to defeat the enemy with one blow.

Li Xingchen was furious when he saw this. He roared and increased his energy output, trying to drown Li Ye in this violent force. However, Li Ye seemed to be in another world, turning a blind eye to all these attacks. His eyes were always locked in Li Xingchen's eyes, as if he wanted to penetrate the crazy coat and look directly into his inner fear and struggle.

At this moment, Li Ye seized a tiny flaw in Li Xingchen's energy fluctuations, jumped up suddenly, and rushed in front of him like lightning. A heavy punch containing all his will and strength hit Li Xingchen's chest squarely.

"Bang!" With a deafening noise, Li Xingchen's body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, hit the wall of the bedroom heavily, and then slid weakly to the ground, and the energy storm that filled the surroundings also dissipated without a trace.

Li Xingchen lay on the ground, holding his chest with his hands, blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.

Li Xingchen knew that his situation was not good at this time. He immediately activated the light brain and sent an emergency plan to his subordinates.

Li Xingchen was not unprepared. He had already made all the plans for his future and for the throne. He had his own trained soldiers and had made sufficient preparations for rebellion.

However, Li Ye had anticipated this.

The moment Li Xingchen tried to call for help, a team of well-trained royal guards suddenly emerged from all sides of the hall. They surrounded the entire palace silently. It was obvious that they had received Li Ye's secret order and were ready to go.

"Do you think you're the only one who's prepared?" Li Ye looked at Li Xingchen coldly, his tone devoid of warmth. "From the moment you decided to betray me, I've already started planning. Every move you make is under my surveillance."

Li Xingchen's face became even paler. He struggled to stand up, but his body was too weak to move due to his severe injuries.

He looked at Li Ye, his eyes filled with reluctance and despair: "You...how could you possibly..."

"Remember, never underestimate the power of a person who is reborn from despair." Li Ye walked slowly towards Li Xingchen. Every step seemed extremely heavy. It was his deep sense of responsibility to his family and the empire that drove him.

"I lost everything, but I found my faith again, and I want justice for those who died because of you."

Seeing this, the queen finally breathed a sigh of relief, but tears kept falling from her eyes.

She looked at Li Ye, her heart filled with complex emotions, relief and heartache. She knew that Li Ye had paid too much for this moment.

"Xingchen, you should have been the hope of the empire's future, but you have embarked on a path of no return." The king's voice echoed in the palace, carrying endless sorrow and disappointment. "But no matter what, you are my son. I hope you can reflect on your mistakes in the days to come."

"Hahahahahaha..." Li Xingchen suddenly laughed.

The laughter sounded particularly harsh in the empty bedroom, full of madness and unwillingness.

"Reflect? At this point, how can you ask me to reflect? I lost, completely lost, but do you think this is the end? Li Ye, you are wrong, the real battle has just begun."

Li Xingchen's laughter gradually turned low, and a hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes. He took out a small communicator from his sleeve with difficulty and pressed a hidden button.

The communicator lit up instantly, emitting a faint but firm light. That was his last trump card.

At this moment, a group of dark troops were entering the palace, led by the second princess Li Manman.

Her ambition is no less than Li Xingchen's.

Li Xingchen had long been in collusion with Li Manman, and the two of them were one. Originally, Li Xingchen was the most likely person to inherit the throne, and Li Manman had already made her choice and chose to stand behind Li Xingchen first.

Li Manman's arrival instantly made the atmosphere in the entire bedroom tense to the extreme.

She was wearing a black tight armor and walked steadily, each step revealing a majesty and power that should not be underestimated.

Her eyes were cold, as if she could see into the deepest secrets of people's hearts. There was a faint smile on the corner of her mouth, but it made people shudder.

"It seems that my good brother, you are not capable of it either." Li Manman's voice was cold and magnetic. She slowly walked into the bedroom, her eyes wandering between Li Ye and Li Xingchen who was lying on the ground, and finally fixed on Li Ye. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes, which was jealousy, unwillingness, and a hint of imperceptible admiration.

"Li Ye, you always give people surprises. I thought you would fall on the Insect Star, but I didn't expect you to come back alive." Li Manman chuckled, her tone containing both provocation and helplessness.

"But do you think that these alone can stop me? Don't forget that I am a member of the royal family. My desire for the throne is no less than Li Xingchen's."

Li Ye's face was solemn. He had already expected that there would be changes, but Li Manman's personal appearance still made him feel a little surprised.

None of them expected that Li Manman would collude with Li Xingchen.

Facing Li Manman's sudden appearance, although Li Ye's heart was in turmoil, he remained calm and firm on the surface. He knew very well that the situation before him was far more complicated than he had imagined, and he needed to be cautious in every step.

"Li Manman, you and I could have lived in peace, but you chose to go along with Li Xingchen, which destined us to be unable to coexist." Li Ye's voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer, striking the air and echoing in everyone's heart.

Hearing this, Li Manman curled up the corner of her mouth into a sneer, and her eyes flashed with a sharper light.

"Coexistence? How can there be coexistence among the royal family? Only the winner can stand at the pinnacle of power. Li Ye, although you have returned, it is too late. I didn't expect that my third brother's strength would be so weak. So now, this empire, this throne, I must take it."

Since Li Xingchen is not capable, she will do it herself.

As Li Manman finished her words, the dark army behind her quickly dispersed and surrounded the bedroom.

These dark troops are all elites who have undergone rigorous training. There is no hesitation in their eyes, only absolute obedience to orders and a desire for victory.

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