Young Master in Flower City

Chapter 977 978: Rebel, Executed

Buzz~

At this moment, a fierce wind howled, and within the vast void, a group of figures arrived, stepping through the air. The leader was none other than Duan Dao. With each step he took, the void seemed to be filled with a powerful Sword Intent.

"The people of the Haotian Sect have also arrived. I wonder if there will be a clash between Cangye and the Great Ming Immortal Sect!" Many people below began whispering. Although today was a battle for the Cangye throne, it was still uncertain whether the two great forces would clash upon meeting.

Moreover, at yesterday's Royal War Stage, the Great Ming Immortal Sect suffered greatly, losing several young talents and elite warriors, leaving the sect humiliated. Could the Great Ming Immortal Sect swallow this resentment?

Some even speculated that today might not only be a struggle for royal power; a collision between the two sects was also possible. No matter what, today's events were destined to be the most sensational in Cangye Kingdom's history and would be recorded in the annals.

"Xiao Tianyu!" At this moment, Yang Fan sneered coldly, "Do you finally dare to show up?"

Upon hearing this, many people showed a strange expression. Had Xiao Tianyu offended the Great Ming Immortal Sect?

Swish swish~

Many eyes fell on Xiao Tianyu, all wanting to see what had happened to him.

Xiao Tianyu turned his gaze, staring at Yang Fan, "Is there something you want?"

"Don't play dumb with me!" Yang Fan snorted coldly, "What happened at the Prime Minister's Mansion last night? Are you going to tell me you weren't there?"

"Of course I was there, and I even killed a few people who couldn't see the big picture!" Xiao Tianyu shrugged, looking indifferent, causing Duan Dao to be taken aback. Did this guy admit it so easily? Wouldn't that mean I've lost credibility upfront?

Yang Fan said coldly, "So you finally admit it?"

"Admit what?" Xiao Tianyu replied seriously.

"Stop playing dumb!" Yang Fan glared coldly at Xiao Tianyu and continued, "Those people yesterday..."

"Are you going to tell me those people were from the Southern King's Mansion?" Xiao Tianyu looked genuinely surprised, making Yang Fan furious, "Exactly!"

"Oh dear!"

Xiao Tianyu slapped his thigh in mock horror, "Why didn't you say so earlier? I thought they were just a few bandits breaking into the Prime Minister's Mansion, so I acted against injustice. Besides, they didn't have 'Southern King's Mansion' written on them. How would I know? Those guys, really... Facing death yet not declaring their identity. Yang Fan, I think those people were true heroes. You should put up a monument for them!"

Xiao Tianyu's voice was completely unconcealed, clearly reaching the ears of everyone present. Their eyes glanced at Xiao Tianyu, all showing a speechless expression. Was he really saying such things?

Moreover, are you certain these words won't make Yang Fan so angry he spits blood?

Pfft~

Liu Yan couldn't help but smile sweetly, her beautiful eyes glancing slyly at Xiao Tianyu, this guy...

As for Duan Dao, he discreetly gave a thumbs-up to Xiao Tianyu, as if to say, "Alright, I salute you, for making Yang Fan spew dozens of ounces of blood yesterday on the battle stage, and you're still not satisfied."

As expected, Yang Fan's face turned ashen, pointing at Xiao Tianyu, "You... you..."

"Me what? I'm just speaking the truth. Besides, is it wrong for me to act against injustice when I see it?" Xiao Tianyu interrupted Yang Fan, continuing, "If the Southern King's Mansion plans any more shady actions, please put a label saying 'I'm from the Southern King's Mansion' on their backs, otherwise, I might accidentally kill the wrong people again!"

Pfft~

At these words, Yang Fan spat out a mouthful of old blood, almost fainting, yet having no words to respond.

Even the Southern King turned ashen with fury, yet found no reason to counter, as it seemed just as Xiao Tianyu said, he genuinely had no idea they were from the Southern King's Mansion, so was he wrong to act against injustice?

"Hmph, I want to see how long you can remain arrogant!" Yang Fan angrily exclaimed, "Don't think that Duan Dao can protect you!"

"At least I won't die before you do!" Xiao Tianyu said calmly.

"We'll see about that!" Yang Fan snorted coldly, saying no more, while Duan Dao looked at Xiao Tianyu with admiration, "Tianyu, are you taking on any students?"

"Your aptitude is too poor!" Xiao Tianyu glared at Duan Dao, leaving the latter speechless, "I just wanted to learn your way with words, does that take talent? Alright, we'll talk about it later."

On the other side,

Meanwhile, the Cangye Emperor's gaze continued to scan the princes, coldly stating, "It seems you all choose to support the Southern King, so today, I, Liu Zhentian, will purge you rebels!"

"Purge us?" Marquis Qin sneered at the Cangye Emperor, "Perhaps before, I might have believed you, but today your meridians are broken, your Immortal Platform is destroyed, you're a cripple. I'd like to see how you intend to purge us?"

"Now, with heaven and earth as witness, your reign, Liu Zhentian, has ended. The Southern King is destined by fate. If you wish to keep your body intact, you'd best hand over the Jade Seal!" Marquis Qin's voice was relentless.

"Indeed!" Marquis Wu laughed coldly, "A cripple still dreaming of holding the power of Cangye Kingdom? It's laughable, do you think the Haotian Sect will intervene, perhaps?"

"Liu Zhentian, since you've already prepared your coffin, why resist pointlessly?"

"..."

The princes spoke up one after another, "Why not hand over the Jade Seal and abdicate to the worthy? Now, with thousands of soldiers camped outside the Imperial City, as soon as the Southern King gives the order, they can flatten the Imperial Palace, taking your consorts with them to the grave. Why persist?"

"Hahahaha~" However, the Cangye Emperor burst into laughter, his voice shaking the heavens, sending chills down the princes' spines. The smile was too cold, seemingly filled with extremely indifferent killing intent.

Then, the Cangye Emperor sneered, "Abdicate to the worthy, is the Southern King qualified?"

"Still wanting to struggle on your deathbed?" the Southern King sneered.

The Cangye Emperor paid no mind, instead addressing those behind him, "Step back, today, I, Liu Zhentian, will personally purge the Cangye rebellious!"

As his words fell, Liu Yan, Liu Yuan, the Empress, and other concubines all stepped back, standing on the corridor of the Imperial Palace.

The Cangye Emperor continued, "See clearly, in this world there is no reasoning, whoever has the stronger fist has the reasoning, and so it is with winning the realm!"

Wham~

With these words, a tremendous aura erupted from the Cangye Emperor, and suddenly the vast Imperial City was shrouded in the Martial Emperor's aura, causing dark clouds to churn in the void, as if the world was ending.

Next, the Cangye Emperor's body slowly rose into the air, looking down at the Southern King and the other princes, killing intent overwhelming.

"Southern King, today is your end!" The Cangye Emperor bellowed, flipping a Palm Seal imbued with destructive power towards the Southern King. Instantly, the Southern King's expression changed to one of horror, and he dodged aside.

He managed to avoid it, but the Marquis Wu beside him wasn't so lucky.

"No..." Marquis Wu cried out in despair, only to see the Cangye Emperor's large hand descend upon him, "Boom..."

With a loud crash, Marquis Wu's body was crushed by the Cangye Emperor, crimson blood splattering, leaving everyone present utterly shocked. Wasn't he already crippled? How could this be?