Chapter 410: Yoohoo, Long Time No See
The Wu Feng Hall cultivators flew over to attack as their Level 9 Pinnacle Battle Qi emitted vigorously from them, creating waves of energy rustling through the hall.
“Boom!” Suddenly, these Wu Feng Hall cultivators flew right back in retreat, shaken to the core.
What was it? What was able to make such experts retreat in an instant?
The ruthless, murderous expression on the first prince’s face froze before turning into one of shock. The Wu Feng Hall cultivators were all at Battle Qi Level 9 Pinnacle stage. They were just a step away from the realm of Great Fulfilment, yet they were so easily shaken into retreating. He was very clear about Fu Chengyu’s cultivation level so he knew that at most, he could only have fought to a draw with one of the Wu Feng Hall cultivators. It was absolutely impossible for Fu Chengyu alone to make them all retreat at the same time.
Seeing the traces of blood oozing from the Wu Feng Hall cultivators’ mouths, the first prince suddenly thought of something and the shock on his face was replaced with terror.
“Yoohoo, First Prince, Your Highness, long time no see. To think I even missed you,” called out Ling Chuxi teasingly as she slowly appeared from behind the Dragon Throne, passionately waving at and greeting the terrified first prince with a grin on her face. Given the familiar tone she used, those who did not know any better would really have thought she was extremely close to the first prince.
Then, Ling Yichen and Baili Han also stepped out. In contrast to Ling Chuxi’s cheer, both their faces wore expressions as dark as deep waters as they icily glared at the first prince.
“You, all of you didn’t die…” Seeing the smile on Ling Chuxi’s face, the first prince felt his entire body turn ice cold. As if he had seen a ghost, his hands started shaking involuntarily. How was it possible? He himself had personally seen them all drink the poisonous wine and he had even sent Ren Youran and his men from Wu Feng Hall after them as a back-up plan. How were they all still alive? How was it possible?! His plan was obviously foolproof and the people from Wu Feng Hall had decisively said there was absolutely no problem in this matter. However, now the very people who were supposed to be dead had appeared before him totally unharmed. What exactly was going on?
“Aiya, I’m so sorry to have to disappoint you like this,” taunted Ling Chuxi with a shrug as she crossed her arms. The cool intent behind her smile turned even icier as she slowly approached the first prince.
Right then, the first prince’s heart had practically fallen into a valley. He thought that his plan was foolproof, which was why he dared do such a thing as to forcefully gain control of the palace. However, now, the very dissenters he’d tried to kill had appeared.
“Don’t come near. Don’t come near! All these people are still in my hands. If you take another step closer, I will kill them all!” The first prince knew how big of a gap there was between himself and Ling Chuxi, Ling Yichen and Baili Han. Even Battle Qi Level 9 Pinnacle stage cultivators were unable to withstand a single blow from them. What’s more him? He was fearful to the point where his expression changed drastically, and he was shouting orders with a stern look.
“Imperial Son, have you forgotten? Back then, during my coronation, Feng Ze Country took advantage of the internal unrest and mobilized their troops to invade our country. Two hundred thousand soldiers descended upon our city, but even then, I did not yield and defended our city insistently for three months until reinforcements from other parties arrived and wiped out the great army of Feng Ze Country. From then on, Feng Ze Country no longer dared to invade even half an inch of Nan Xia Country,” said the emperor gravely.
The first prince’s heart felt like it had dropped into an ice cellar. The emperor’s meaning within these words could not get any clearer. He did not even retreat when a great army of two hundred thousand soldiers descended upon the city. He did not compromise even then. How would he possibly give in today?
“Kill them! Kill them all!” roared the first prince frantically at his subordinates despite knowing that death was a destiny difficult to escape from today.
The black-armored warriors brought out their weapons, but a thread of hesitation appeared in their eyes.
“Put down your weapons and I will leave your bodies intact and none of your family members will be blamed. Otherwise, you will all be massacred and nine generations of all of your families will be annihilated!” declared the emperor. His calm expression never changed, but his powerful tone held an irresistible majesty to it.
At the same time, Ling Chuxi, Ling Yichen and Baili Han also released their Battle Qi of the realm of the Great Fulfilment. The entire atmosphere in the main hall became even more solemn and grave. Under the pressure of such a huge and mighty deterrence, the expressions of all the black-armored warriors became panicked and fearful.