After the demon queen escaped, Emperor Shengde was overjoyed. In order to commend Master Zhiguang for his achievements in subduing demons, he asked Master Zhiguang to be his national advisor. Master Zhiguang thanked him but did not tell Emperor Shengde about Jiuchi and Xiao Xu's life experiences.

After hearing this, the emperor looked at the tokens of the two brothers. Not only did he burst into tears with joy, but he also recalled that the imperial concubine who had passed away due to illness caused him to feel sad.

I felt happy and sad, suddenly felt unwell, and suddenly fell ill.

Emperor Shōtoku's body had been hollowed out because he had fought on the battlefield in order to unify Zhongzhou when he was young. He had become sick from overwork and had not given up drinking and sex.

At this time, he couldn't afford to fall ill, and the imperial doctor tried many methods to treat him. Feeling that there was no way to save him, he invited a magician to calculate the emperor's fate.

The warlock pinched his fingers and said in surprise, "The emperor's destiny expired ten years ago, but someone seems to have helped him and delayed his destiny for ten years. It is a miracle that he is alive today."

The chief eunuch said, "You are a bold servant who dares to say disrespectful words to the emperor. I will drag him out and behead him."

Emperor Shengde said, "That's all. I'm just a dying person. It's useless to kill him. Killing him in vain will harm your moral character!"

In fact, Emperor Shotoku himself felt that he did not have much time left. The most important thing now was to discuss who would inherit the throne after his death, so as to prevent the country from falling into division and war again.

Emperor Shengde then summoned his ministers to discuss who should be crowned prince.

Some of the officials said that the eldest son should be established, while others said that he should be appointed based on his talent and virtue. They all had different opinions and could not agree on one thing.

Finally, the emperor decided to pass the competition and select the best.

Emperor Shengde had six princes and seven princesses, but four of his sons were killed by the Demon Queen. Now the ones who are truly qualified to inherit the throne are Jiu Chi and Xiao Xu.

This competition is divided into a literary test and a martial arts test.

Considering that Jiu Chi and Xiao Xu had not received a standard private school education, the economics test was changed to couplets.

The question on the couplet is very simple, and the examiner starts to read the question.

The first question is: Two orioles singing in the green willows.

Jiu Chi said casually, "A monkey climbed a big tree."

The examiner smiled and complimented, "That's right."

Xiao Xu smiled and said, "What's so difficult about this?" He opened his mouth and said, "A toad jumped into the sky."

The examiner said with a smile on his face, "That's right, but how can a toad jump into the sky?"

Xiao Xu tilted his head, smiled slightly and said, "Eat a swan."

The examiner clapped his hands and praised, "Good answer. As expected, you are really quick and smart. Prince Xiao Xu is slightly better."

The title of the second question is: Peach and Plum Spring Breeze and a Pot of Wine.

Xiao Xu shouted, "I'm coming!" He said to him, "Two cats, white cat and black cat."

The examiner smiled and praised, "Quite a match!"

Jiu Chi thought for a moment and said, "There are two butterflies with green grass and red flowers."

The examiner announced, "Prince Jiu Chi's couplets are more artistic, Jiu Chi wins this round."

The two princes competed in a draw in the literary test, and only the martial arts test competed.

According to the rules of the competition, both parties use wooden swords.

However, with Jiu Chi's martial arts and Taoist skills, he can kill people without using his hands.

With Xiao Xu's martial arts and Buddhist teachings, mortals might not be able to kill him without using hands.

How can we compete in martial arts? If we really fight, it means fratricide.

Not to fight is against the will of the Holy Spirit.

Let's give it a try and show it off.

The martial arts competition has begun. Jiu Chi has just entered the stage. He first uses the invisibility technique to tease Xiao Xu.

Xiao Xu couldn't see Jiu Chi, and couldn't move King Ming's Dharma Body to defend himself. Jiu Chi ran behind Xiao Xu, "I'll fight, I'll fight!"

As a result, Xiao Xu didn't move at all. Jiu Chi was puzzled that he couldn't move Xiao Xu.

At this time, the examiner said, "Prince Jiuchi has disappeared. If he does not appear within ten seconds, it will be regarded as running away from the battle and he will abstain from voting!"

After saying that, start counting, "one, two, three...".

Jiu Chi immediately showed up and said, "Stop, I'm here!"

Jiu Chi and Xiao Xu competed in swordsmanship and fought fiercely for dozens of rounds, with no winner or loser.

Xiao Xu remembered Master Zhiguang's instructions. Now the demon world is brewing a catastrophe in the Three Realms. The whereabouts of the White Dragon Cauldron are still unknown. Now he must find the White Dragon Cauldron and another secret treasure.

He could not ignore the devastation of the three realms, so he decided to let Jiu Chi become the emperor and go find the White Dragon Cauldron and another secret treasure by himself.

There is no difference between victory and defeat in martial arts, but also a test of magic power.

Jiu Chi thought to himself, "Don't be too harsh on your brothers!"

Just use the lowest level wind method, "Wind Roar!"

As a result, Xiao Xu refused to dodge, and after a strong wind, Xiao Xu disappeared.

Jiu Chi complained that he had killed his brother with his own hands, feeling extremely regretful.

The examiner announced on the spot, "Prince Jiu Chi wins."

The princes, nobles, ministers and ministers in the audience all came to congratulate Jiuchi and flatter the future emperor.

In the distance, Xiao Xu climbed up from the pile of mud, spitted the sand, and said to himself, "I didn't expect it would be so difficult to save all living things in the world!"

Jiu Chi felt relieved when he saw that Xiao Xu was safe and sound. He smiled slightly and said, "Are you okay?"

Xiao Xu complained, "What a fart, you couldn't be gentler, you almost beat me to death."

Jiu Chi chuckled and said, "I have never used this method before, I thought this was the lightest one!"

The final result of the literary and military examinations was that Jiuchi won, and the emperor issued an edict to "make Jiuchi the prince."

Emperor Shengde called Jiu Chi and Xiao Xu to his side and said faintly, "You have been robbed by demons since you were young, and you have never received my love. It is a blessing from heaven that I can see you in my lifetime. I have

I am very satisfied. After my death, Jiu Chi, you must be an emperor who loves the people like a son, and Xiao Xu, you must assist your brother and govern this country well!"

After speaking, the emperor lowered his head, and the eunuch behind him said, "The emperor has passed away."

Jiu Chi and Xiao Xu were crying aside.

Jiu Chi got up early the next morning, and the eunuch beside him brought a dragon robe to Jiu Chi to put on. Jiu Chi thought, "Isn't this a dream? Once the yellow robe is added to the body, he will become the destined emperor."

The first thing Jiu Chi did when he became emperor was to confer Xiao Xu as the Prince of Righteousness. The word "Yi" expresses Jiu Chi's gratitude to Xiao Xu for saving him in the dreamy forest.
Chapter completed!