Many of the ministers felt helpless, but they couldn't turn a blind eye to Chu Wushuang and Chu Wuque's gazes. In the end, they could only brace themselves and step forward.
"Your subjects implore Your Majesty to reconsider."
The ministers who were cursing Xiao Chen earlier all stepped forward to plead on Xiao Chen's behalf. This sudden change was so sudden that even Chu Mu couldn't react in time.
What was going on? Chu Wuming stepping forward to plead on Xiao Chen's behalf was understandable, but Chu Wushuang and Chu Wuque also stepping forward was something Chu Mu didn't expect.
Even the four supreme Dao Sovereigns in charge of guarding Xiao Chen were stunned. For a moment, they didn't know what to do. After all, three princes and nearly forty ministers had stepped forward to plead on Xiao Chen's behalf. This was enough to influence Chu Mu's decision.
Chu Mu was speechless for a long time as he looked at the crowd below. This development was simply too strange. The three Chu Wuming brothers who had always been at loggerheads like fire and water were now pleading on Xiao Chen's behalf.
A strange glint flashed through Chu Mu's eyes. With so many people around, it was difficult for Chu Mu to act alone. Just as Chu Mu was feeling conflicted, a terrifying aura descended from the sky outside Wuhe Palace.
Chu Mu's expression darkened when he sensed this aura. He immediately guessed who it was. Who else could it be but the Burning Sky Ruler?
His figure appeared in the air above the imperial palace. At the same time, Chu Qingshan and Chu Mubai blocked the Burning Sky Ruler's path. The two of them had been paying close attention to the Martial He Palace's situation, so when the Burning Sky Ruler appeared, Chu Qingshan and Chu Mubai appeared as well.
"Daoist Blazing Heaven, you …" According to the agreement with Chu Mu, Chu Qingshan and the other two were responsible for stopping the Blazing Heaven Ruler from interfering in this matter. But after meeting the Blazing Heaven Ruler, Chu Qingshan spoke with a grave expression.
Why did Chu Qingshan have such a solemn expression when he faced the Burning Heaven Ruler? It was very simple. It was because the Burning Heaven Ruler had broken through. Earlier, the Burning Heaven Ruler's cultivation was at the Perfection of the Dao Emperor Realm, yet at this moment, the Burning Heaven Ruler had shockingly attained perfection in the Dao Emperor Realm. Moreover, the cultivation resources he'd gathered in the Imperial Capital had absolutely played a crucial role in his breakthrough.
With the support of an unprecedented amount of resources, the Burning Heaven Ruler finally completed his breakthrough. Even though it was only a breakthrough of a small realm, the difficulty involved in it was absolutely not to be underestimated. At the level of the Dao Emperor Realm, even the slightest bit of improvement could be said to be a step further.
Previously, among the Rulers of the Heavenly Chen Continent, only the Nine Heavens Ruler and the Pill Cloud Ruler had reached the Great Perfection of the Dao Emperor Realm. The other Rulers were all at the Minor Perfection of the Dao Emperor Realm. Now, in just a few months after entering the Heavenly River Continent, the Burning Sky Ruler had broken through. From this, it could be seen that the Heavenly River Continent's cultivation environment was much better than the Heavenly Chen Continent's.
The breakthrough in cultivation caused the Burning Sky Ruler's strength to increase greatly. At the same time, Chu Qingshan and Chu Mubai couldn't remain as indifferent as before when facing the Burning Sky Ruler again.
Chu Qingshan was at the Great Perfection of the Dao Emperor Realm, while Chu Mubai was at the Minor Perfection of the Dao Emperor Realm. Originally, they could have defeated the Burning Sky Ruler if they joined forces, but now that the Burning Sky Ruler had broken through to the Great Perfection of the Dao Emperor Realm, it was unrealistic for them to defeat him.
Of course, this didn't mean that Chu Qingshan and Chu Mubai weren't a match for the Burning Sky Ruler if they joined forces. Without a doubt, they could definitely suppress the Burning Sky Ruler if they joined forces. However, it was too difficult to kill or suppress him. The Burning Sky Ruler could escape unscathed.
Facing Chu Qingshan and Chu Mubai's obstruction, the Burning Sky Ruler said with a slightly gloomy expression, "What? You want to stop me?"
"Fellow Burning Sky, as the saying goes, every country has its laws and every family has its rules. Xiao Chen killed the Fifth Prince in public. This is a fact." Chu Qingshan said calmly when he knew that the Burning Sky Ruler had come to save Xiao Chen.
Following the Burning Sky Ruler's breakthrough in cultivation, Chu Qingshan and Chu Mubai's fear towards him rose sharply. So, if they could avoid fighting, they obviously didn't want to fight the Burning Sky Ruler.
The Burning Sky Ruler snorted coldly when he heard Chu Qingshan's words. "I'll only say it once. Get out of my way. If Chen 'er loses a single hair today, I'll definitely wipe out the entire Moonless Empire."
He didn't have the slightest intention of wasting words with Chu Qingshan and Chu Mubai. Chu Qingshan and Chu Mubai's faces sank slightly when they heard the Burning Sky Ruler's words. However, they knew in their hearts that the Burning Sky Ruler wasn't exaggerating in the slightest. With his current strength, even if he wasn't a match for Chu Qingshan and Chu Mubai, dealing with the others in the Moonless Empire would be an easy task. Chu Qingshan and Chu Mubai couldn't possibly protect the entire Moonless Empire. Thus, who could stop the Burning Sky Ruler from taking revenge?
They didn't expect the Burning Sky Ruler to break through at this time. The three stood facing each other. It was also at this moment that Chu Mu, who was in the Martial He Palace, finally made his decision.
Internally, there were civil and military officials pleading for leniency. Externally, there was the Burning Sky Ruler, an existence that couldn't be ignored. Thus, Chu Mu could only declare Xiao Chen innocent in the end.
After declaring Xiao Chen innocent on the spot, Chu Mu didn't stay for long. Instead, he got up and left. What happened today was completely out of Chu Mu's expectations. It could be said that he was caught unprepared.
Arriving in front of the innocent Xiao Chen, Chu Wuming smiled and said, "Congratulations, Brother Xiao Chen."
"I still have to thank Your Highness for this. However, this is only the beginning. I'm afraid Your Highness will be busy for a period of time." Xiao Chen replied with a smile when he heard Chu Wuming's words.
His innocent escape was indeed only the beginning. After all, in order to convince Chu Wuque and Chu Wushuang, Chu Wuming had promised to leave the imperial capital.
Hearing Xiao Chen's words, Chu Wuming silently nodded. Then, under Xiao Chen's invitation, the two left the Martial He Palace together and walked towards the Heavenly Stellar Residence. There were some things that could be planned now.
Just as Xiao Chen and Chu Wushuang strode out of the Martial He Palace, they immediately saw the Burning Sky Ruler, who was facing Chu Qingshan and Chu Wushuang. The three retired emperors stood in the air. Everyone bowed. At the same time, seeing that Xiao Chen was fine, the Burning Sky Ruler slowly landed in front of him. A rare smile appeared on his face.
"Everything's fine?"
"Everything's fine. Uncle Tian, let's go back first." Xiao Chen smiled when he heard the Burning Sky Ruler's words.
Since Xiao Chen was fine, the Burning Sky Ruler naturally wouldn't continue to pester him. He nodded at Chu Qingshan and Chu Wushuang. Then, the three left the imperial palace together and rushed towards the Heavenly Stellar Residence.
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