#322 - Yuanxu Emperor was furious, Ruyi was in danger

Chapter 322: The Yuanxu Dynasty's Fury, Ru Yi's Peril

Yuanxu Dynasty.

Inside the main hall.

Upon hearing Duan Ming's report about his visit to the Ruyi Dynasty and the supposed power of the Evergreen Alliance, the assembled officials burst into laughter.

"Ridiculous! Utterly ridiculous! The Second Prince's message is indeed important. Your Majesty, I believe it is time to recall the Second Prince. Such talent can only reach its full potential within the Imperial Dynasty!"

The officials echoed each other, sparing no praise for Song Tiangou.

Hearing such accolades for his son, Song Aochang beamed with delight.

Song Tiangou was his most talented son, and his strength was rapidly approaching his own. If he were to abdicate in the future, he could confidently entrust the empire to this son.

As they were speaking, a figure suddenly flew in from outside the hall, landing with a look of panic and exclaiming, "Your Majesty... something terrible has happened! The Second Prince's soul lamp has gone out!"

In an instant, the hall became silent enough to hear a pin drop.

Everyone looked at the messenger in disbelief. Someone shouted sternly, "What nonsense are you spouting? The Second Prince just sent a message to His Majesty. How could the soul lamp possibly be extinguished!"

"How dare you curse the Second Prince! What audacity!"

"Guards, drag this purveyor of falsehoods out and execute him!"

Immediately, armored guards flashed into the hall from outside, pinning the messenger to the ground and preparing to drag him away.

"I would never speak recklessly about such a matter! Your Majesty, spare me—"

With so many experts glaring at him menacingly, the messenger dared not resist, but he still shouted desperately.

"Wait!"

Song Aochang waved his hand, staring coldly at the messenger and asking, "Where is the Second Prince's soul lamp?"

The officials had acted too quickly, and the messenger hadn't had time to present the soul lamp. He quickly retrieved a soul lamp encased in a crystalline spiritual罩 from his storage ring.

The灵罩 showed no signs of damage, but the wick within had already been extinguished.

This type of soul lamp was a special magical artifact that extracted a cultivator's primordial spirit. No matter where the person was, as long as their original spirit was annihilated, the corresponding soul lamp would be extinguished.

Upon seeing this, a collective gasp filled the hall, and everyone's eyes revealed disbelief.

Everyone recognized the Second Prince's soul lamp. A trace of Song Tiangou's primordial spirit imprint still lingered on it, not yet completely erased.

But... how could this be possible!

The Second Prince was a fifth-level Fusion Realm Celestial Sovereign, possessing powerful treasures capable of withstanding even late-stage Fusion Realm experts. Even if the other three Fusion Realm Celestial Sovereigns of the Ruyi Dynasty joined forces, the Second Prince, even if he couldn't defeat them, would have a high chance of escaping. At the very least, his primordial spirit should have been able to escape back. How could he have died for no reason?

Moreover, given the Second Prince's status, even if the Ruyi Dynasty had the audacity, they wouldn't dare to act against him, as they would face the wrath of the entire Yuanxu Dynasty.

"Gou'er... Gou'er!"

An expression of disbelief also appeared in Song Aochang's eyes, but the evidence was right before him. The soul lamp could not be faked, leaving him no choice but to believe it.

"Who is it! Who killed Gou'er!" Song Aochang roared in a frenzy, his terrifying spiritual power surging out instantly. Everything in the hall, except for the dragon throne beneath him and the surrounding ministers, was instantly crushed into dust.

The ministers fell silent, also wondering if the Ruyi Dynasty truly had the audacity to kill the Second Prince.

"Jiang Ruyi! It must be that woman Jiang Ruyi!"

Song Aochang's hair flew wildly, his eyes shooting out a terrifying cold light as he roared, "Besides her, no one would dare to touch my son!"

Jiang Ruyi's courage was renowned throughout Yongzhou. Back then, she single-handedly charged into the imperial palace, facing hundreds of cultivators without fear, and killed the then-Emperor amidst the chaos, earning her fame in a single battle.

It was that battle that made the cultivators of Yongzhou witness the Empress's astounding courage and audacity, putting many male cultivators to shame.

"Your Majesty, calm your anger!"

An old man with white hair walked out slowly, saying in a deep voice, "This matter is quite strange. With the Second Prince's strength, even if Jiang Ruyi and others joined forces, it would be impossible to kill the Second Prince in such a short time."

This man was Wen Fang, an eighth-level Fusion Realm Celestial Sovereign of the Yuanxu Dynasty.

"Of course, a frontal attack is unlikely!" Someone next to him snorted coldly, "What about a sneak attack?"

The crowd's expressions turned solemn.

If it were a sneak attack, it was indeed possible!

That would mean the Ruyi Dynasty had discovered the Second Prince's identity long ago and had been plotting it.

Song Aochang's expression twitched. He would believe it if someone else had launched a sneak attack, but Jiang Ruyi was unlikely to do such a thing. But if it wasn't a sneak attack, it didn't make sense.

He was somewhat puzzled.

But now was not the time to dwell on these things. The fact was that his son was dead. No matter what means the other party used, or what the reason was, it was no longer important.

"Jiang Ruyi! I gave you a chance. Since you don't know how to cherish it, don't blame me!"

Song Aochang's eyes were bloodshot, clearly enraged to the extreme, as he shouted, "Issue my decree! Immediately gather the troops! I will flatten the Ruyi Dynasty and make everyone pay for my son's life!"

"Your Majesty!"

Seeing that Song Aochang was losing his mind, the ministers frowned.

Wen Fang stepped forward and cupped his fist, saying, "I am also deeply saddened by the Second Prince's death. Revenge must be taken, but rashly sending troops to attack is not a wise move. If we act without careful consideration, the Nine Serenities Dynasty next door will certainly not stand idly by, and may even seize the opportunity to attack. Moreover, the strength of the newly risen Shenmeng Dynasty is still unclear. Being able to destroy several dynasties in a short period of time certainly indicates some strength. If we are restrained and suffer attacks from both sides, the dynasty may be in danger!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! Think twice!"

The ministers advised one after another.

The strength of the Nine Serenities Dynasty and the Yuanxu Dynasty were similar, and they were both wary of each other. This was an important reason why so many dynasties had existed in Yongzhou for so many years, and the situation remained unchanged. No one dared to act rashly.

Hearing the ministers' words, Song Aochang's chest rose and fell violently, his eyes flashing coldly, but he slowly calmed down.

After a long while, Song Aochang gritted his teeth and said, "My son cannot die in vain. I cannot swallow this revenge. Wen Fang, you will immediately go to the Nine Serenities Dynasty and tell Xia Liang that if he is willing to join forces with me, after we destroy the surrounding dynasties in the future, I am willing to share the world with him and give up half of the cultivation resources and blessed lands!"

Hearing these words, the ministers present were shocked.

They also knew that the half of the cultivation resources and blessed lands that Song Aochang was referring to were the other territories that the two great dynasties would jointly conquer, but even so, it was definitely not a small amount.

Over time, the Nine Serenities Dynasty would only become stronger and stronger.

But they also knew that if Song Aochang did not react at all to the death of his son, he would only be ridiculed by the world. This revenge must be taken. As for whether the Nine Serenities Dynasty would become stronger and turn around to destroy them, that was a matter for the future, and no one could say for sure.

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