**Chapter 380: There Is Still a Chance**

Chapter 380: There Is Still a Chance

The most important secret Tang San shared with Yu Yuanzhen was that the crown prince of the Tiandou Empire had actually been replaced long ago.

Today's Xue Qinghe is, in fact, Qian Renxue, the daughter of the former Pope of Spirit Hall. She plans to eliminate all other princes who have a claim to the throne. In the future, she will poison the Tiandou Emperor. By that time, the fake prince will become the emperor of the Tiandou Empire, and Spirit Hall will establish the Spirit Empire.

Many small kingdoms that once depended on the Tiandou Empire and the Xingluo Empire will directly defect, becoming provinces or vassal states of the Wuhun Empire. By then, the Wuhun Empire, which already has the largest number of soul masters on the entire Douluo Continent, will possess terrifying strength. When that time comes, the fake Tiandou Emperor will undoubtedly align completely with the newly established Wuhun Empire, making it even more powerful.

At that point, no matter how strong the Star Luo Empire's army is, they will be utterly powerless to resist.

Initially, Yu Yuanzhen couldn't believe this information—it was simply too unbelievable. The guards at the prince's residence were strict; how could the prince be assassinated and replaced without them noticing?

Moreover, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe had always been very friendly with the other princes, who respected him greatly. He was the epitome of brotherly love. How could such a prince try to eliminate all the other princes?

Also, why would Spirit Hall announce the establishment of the Spirit Empire? Would small kingdoms really defect and become vassals or provinces of the Wuhun Empire? The kings of those small kingdoms weren't fools. Being a vassal state or even a provincial governor wasn't as free as being a king. Why would they choose to do that? It didn't make sense.

So, Yu Yuanzhen dismissed Tang San's words as a joke at that time.

However, less than two years later, something crucial happened in the Tiandou Empire. During a hunting competition organized by the royal family, all the princes were secretly assassinated, and only Crown Prince Xue Qinghe survived—albeit severely wounded.

This event made Yu Yuanzhen realize that things might not be as simple as they seemed. It was highly likely that Tang San had been right all along; the crown prince had indeed been replaced, and the other princes had been assassinated by agents sent by the crown prince.

However, even with this realization, Yu Yuanzhen could not publicly expose the truth. At that time, Xue Qinghe's reputation among the court officials and the people was rising because he had persuaded Emperor Xue Ye to abandon the war against the Xingluo Empire. If he suddenly spread the news that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was a fake who had been replaced long ago, it would probably incite public outrage. Not only would he fail to overthrow the fake prince, but he might also become a target for Emperor Tiandou.

This is why the senior members of the Haotian Sect had known these secrets through Tang San for a long time but still chose to remain silent, quietly accumulating strength in secret.

For example, Tang San had given them many blueprints similar to those created by Demon Suppression Douluo, urging the Haotian Sect to speed up their forging efforts. He hoped that when something major happened in the future, it would provide both the Haotian Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family with some means of resistance.

Eventually, Yu Yuanzhen began to believe Tang San's words. He personally went to the Haotian Sect to inquire about Zhao Ling. The Haotian Sect leader, Tang Xiao, told him that it was 90% certain that Zhao Ling was reborn from a very distant future. According to Tang San's inference, Zhao Ling was likely a descendant of Qian Renxue—a disabled person—among others after the fall of the Wuhun Empire.

Zhao Ling inherited Qian Renxue's hatred for the Haotian Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family. That's why Zhao Ling repeatedly attacked them, torturing them like a cat playing with a mouse. When he had enough, he would completely destroy them.

When Yu Yuanzhen heard this, it felt like a thorn had been driven into his back. He understood why Zhao Ling had targeted his youngest son and why his eldest son had been turned into a fool. If it hadn't been for some strange coincidence, his eldest son would still be a fool.

Yu Yuanzhen hurriedly asked Tang Xiao what they should do. Surely, they couldn't just sit back and do nothing, right?

Tang Xiao informed him that Tang San had already determined that Zhao Ling's strength should be at the level of a demigod or quasi-god. Becoming a true god was unlikely, as finding a suitable divine position was even harder than ascending to heaven. Therefore, he advised patience.

Tang Xiao also revealed that, before his rebirth, Tang San had been the only one in the God Realm to hold two god positions. He had inherited the powers of the God of the Sea and the Asura God, which made his future achievements certain. Despite losing the Shura Sword, which was key to inheriting the Shura God throne, Tang San would undoubtedly become a god in the future, and his achievements would surpass those of his previous life.

At that point, Zhao Ling—who was still at the quasi-god level—would be crushed by Tang San like an ant. So, Yu Yuanzhen was advised to remain patient.

When Yu Yuanzhen heard about Tang San's achievements in his past life, he felt a mix of envy, jealousy, and hatred. He then asked about his own fate and that of the entire Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family in Tang San's previous life.

Tang Xiao, however, looked regretful and sighed, advising him that it would be better if he didn't know, as it would cause him great pain.

Yu Yuanzhen, however, was even more curious and pressed for answers. Reluctantly, Tang Xiao told him.

In the previous life, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family was wiped out, leaving only Yu Tianheng, Yu Tianxin, and a few younger members.

Hearing this, Yu Yuanzhen felt as if he had lost his parents and nearly burst into tears.

Tang Xiao comforted him, saying that nothing had happened yet in this life, and there was still hope. As long as they used the time Zhao Ling gave them to develop their strength, they could still turn the situation around.

Demon Suppression Douluo may have thought of himself as the cat, and the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family as the mouse. But as long as the mouse grew strong enough, it could kill the cat. So, Yu Yuanzhen had to intensify the training of his clan members.

Reflecting on these events, a sinister glint flashed in Yu Yuanzhen's eyes.

Although his grandson had exceptional talent, he had always been a bit lazy and behind. Now, he could use this situation to teach him a lesson. Perhaps, when his grandson learned that the girl he liked had been taken away by Zhao Ling and that she had been tainted by him, he would risk his life for her. By then, his grandson might become more diligent.

If he could become a god like Tang San in his previous life, he would certainly be able to kill Zhao Ling and reclaim his beloved girl. But by then, Yu Yuanzhen would never allow his grandson to marry a woman who had already been tainted by Zhao Ling.

At most, she could be his grandson's lover, but that would depend on whether Dugu Bo would apologize for what happened today. If not... well, perhaps killing him wouldn't be such a bad idea.

(End of this chapter)