"Uncle Hillman, just now, you said that Father … he's dead! That can't be true. That can't be true! "
"Mother didn't die because she gave birth to me. Why didn't you and big brother tell me?!"
Hearing Hillman's words, little Wharton's eyes turned red. Clenching his fists, he raised his head and stared in the direction of the imperial palace of Fenlai, his eyes filled with hatred.
"Did I hear wrong? His Majesty Clayde sent people to capture Linley's mother?! "
"No way. Why would His Majesty Clayde do such a thing?! Can it be that there's something special about Linley's mother? "
"What's more, it seems Linley's father died at the hands of Duke Patterson!"
"If that's the case, then everything makes sense! So Duke Patterson's death was caused by Linley. He's taking revenge! "
"Then in that case, Linley has been missing for the past two days. Could it be that he was captured by His Majesty Clayde? Or perhaps he has already been killed?"
…..
Hearing Hillman's words, the spectators around the ruins all revealed looks of astonishment, as though they had heard some sort of inconceivable story.
But just as the clamor of discussion began, the entire area suddenly began to tremble.
In the skies, the void split apart into a rain of light, like spacetime fragments.
Under everyone's gazes, the space-time fragments surged toward Chu Bei. In the end, they formed four images before him.
"Quick, look!"
"That's … that's Linley! And His Majesty Clayde! "
The people around the ruins were instantly attracted by the four images formed in front of Chu Bei. Each of them was shocked as they focused on the moving contents of the images.
Hillman, the Shadowmouse of the ninth rank, the Stoneater Rat, little Wharton, and all the other disciples of the all-heavens shop all stared at the images in astonishment.
These images had been created by Chu Bei using the River of Time. Fortunately, the people in the images weren't very powerful. Otherwise, even someone as powerful as him wouldn't necessarily be able to recreate what had happened.
The first image.
It was a luxurious, exquisite room. Within the room, there were three figures.
One was dressed in a dragon robe. It was King Clayde of Fenlai. The second was the military commander, Ransome. The third was Linley.
Compared to ten years ago, the current Linley had become an elegant young man. Every movement he made seemed very capable and experienced.
"Linley, why are you looking for his Imperial Majesty so late at night?" Commander Ransome looked at Linley, frowning.
However, just as the general finished speaking, a black shadow flashed past with a swish.
This was a palm-sized rat-shaped magical beast. Its speed was very fast, and it instantly appeared in front of Ransome.
The rat-shaped Magical Beast waved its sharp claws and directly cut Ransome's throat. The latter didn't even have time to let out a shrill scream before his eyes completely dimmed. Then, his body fell to the ground with a bang, blood flowing everywhere.
"Linley, what are you doing?!"
Glancing at the palm-sized rat which had easily killed Ransome, a warrior of the eighth rank, and then landed on Linley's shoulder, Clayde was shocked. His face changed, and he retreated a few steps, a look of vigilance on his face.
"Clayde, do you still remember how, twelve years ago, you ordered Patterson to send people to kidnap my mother?"
Linley stared coldly at Clayde, his cold voice echoing in the room. His eyes were filled with a thick, murderous intent.
"What? That woman was your mother?! "
Clayde was stunned, and then a look of terror appeared on his face. "You killed Patterson!"
"It seems your memory isn't bad. You haven't forgotten what happened twelve years ago!"
Linley's eyes were filled with killing intent. "Speak. Where is my mother right now? Is she alive, or is she dead?! "
"So that's how it is. So that's why you came to kill me?"
Clayde suddenly began to laugh loudly. "I did indeed order Patterson to send people to kidnap your mother, but after capturing her, I handed her over to someone else. Someone who neither I nor you can afford to offend! "
…..
The second image.
This was a large courtyard.
Right now, an intense battle was taking place within the courtyard.
Or, more accurately speaking, a group of powerful generals were attacking a ten-meter long Five-Clawed Golden Dragon and a palm-sized rat.
Rumble …
In the battle, although the generals had the advantage in numbers, in front of the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon and the little rat, they couldn't withstand a single blow.
This was a one-sided slaughter. One general after another fell, their blood flowing everywhere.
In but a few seconds, the generals had been wiped out.
"Clayde, do you have anything else to rely on? Today, I will definitely torture you to death! I will avenge the blood debt of my father and mother! "
As his voice rang out, filled with killing intent, the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon transformed back into Linley's original appearance. However, his hands were still dragon claws, and they shone with a cold light.
Rumble!
Rumble! Linley quickly arrived in front of Clayde. His draconic claws slashed out viciously towards Clayde's waist.
But just as the draconic claws were about to pierce through Clayde's body, they seemed to encounter a strange resistance.
In the next instant, a translucent ripple appeared out of nowhere, easily blocking Linley's claw for Clayde.
"Is this your final trump card?" Linley frowned, his face extremely ugly to behold.
"It's the reward I got for sending people to capture your mother! With it, even if you transform into the Ancestral Dragon, you won't be able to kill me! "Clayde stared at Linley expressionlessly. His cold words were filled with pride.
"If I don't kill you, the hatred in my heart will never disappear!"
Linley transformed into the Ancestral Dragon again. His powerful aura exploded, and he slashed out again and again at Clayde's body.
Rumble!
Twenty-one claws in a row, and each claw landed on a different spot. But no matter where Linley's attack landed, it was blocked by the translucent ripple in the end.
…
The third scene.
It was still the blood-soaked courtyard.
At this moment, Clayde was in a sorry state. The translucent ripple on the surface of his body had almost dissipated.
Crack!
Finally, under the repeated blows of Linley's claws, Clayde's defense finally shattered with a clear, crisp sound.
"Old man, let's see if you die this time!"
Linley laughed wildly. His eyes were bloodshot as if he had gone crazy.
His hands turned into dragon claws again, and he slashed at Clayde's head.
But just as Linley's claws were about to shatter Clayde's head …
Right at this moment, above Clayde, a tall, skinny man dressed in a long white robe appeared. He stood there in mid-air, looking down at Linley like a god from the heavens.
Rumble!
The long robed man attacked with incomparable power.
In just two short exchanges, he heavily injured Linley, and then, under Clayde's grateful gaze, he took Linley away.
"Ahhh! I can't accept not being able to kill you! "
Within the palace, Linley's hysterical, murderous howls could be heard.
… … …
"No way. Linley's mother really was captured by His Majesty Clayde!"
"Didn't you hear what his Majesty said? He was just trying to curry favor with the person behind the scenes! "
"But speaking of which, given His Majesty Clayde's status, who would need him to curry favor with him like this?"
"That Linley actually went to attack His Majesty Clayde!"
"Right. If it hadn't been for the Holy Emperor intervening, His Majesty Clayde probably really would have been killed by Linley!"
… …
After seeing the third image, the spectators around the rubble couldn't help but let out cries of shock.
"Gatemaster, has young master Linley fallen into the hands of the Holy Emperor, Heidens?"
Hillman looked at Chu Bei, a puzzled look on his face. "In the past ten years, although our All-Heavens Shop hasn't had a particularly good relationship with the Radiant Church, we haven't had any conflicts. Since Holy Emperor Heidens has already prevented young master Linley from killing, why hasn't he released him yet? "
Chu Bei didn't say anything. He just gave Hillman a look, indicating for him to continue watching.
The fourth image.
This was an enormous main hall. The interior of the hall was decorated in a Western style.
Right now, there were two figures within the hall. One was the Holy Emperor, Heidens, while the other was Cardinal Guillermo.
"Holy Emperor, how should we persuade Linley? After all, he is the King of the Kingdom of Fenlai. If he were to die, the kingdom would be thrown into chaos. "Guillermo looked at Heidens.
"No need to persuade him. This kid's fate is either to serve the Radiant Church, or to die." Heidens said calmly.
"What?!"
Hearing Heidens' reply, Guillermo was clearly shocked. "Holy Emperor, this Linley's master is a Saint-level expert! We have always minded our own business with the All-Heavens Shop. There's no need for us to help Clayde get rid of his enemies! "
"Guillermo, do you know why Linley wants to kill Clayde?" Heidens turned to look at Guillermo.
Guillermo was startled. "Isn't it because he killed his mother?"
"Right."
Heidens nodded, then continued, "Then do you know who Linley's mother is?"
Guillermo shook his head. "I haven't done any research."
Heidens narrowed his eyes, a solemn look on his face. "Linley's mother is that woman whom Clayde gifted to us twelve years ago."
"What? Her?! "
Hearing Heidens' words, Guillermo's face suddenly changed. He suddenly remembered, because this woman had a tremendous influence on the Radiant Temple.
"Holy Emperor, then how are you planning to deal with this Linley?"
Guillermo's face was rather solemn. The talent Linley had displayed was simply too terrifying. At the young age of sixteen, he had already broken through to the ninth rank!
In the entire history of the Yulan continent, there had never been such a young combatant of the ninth rank!
Not only that, Linley had also mastered a secret technique which allowed him to transform into a Dragon.
In his Dragon form, he was already capable of fighting against early-stage Saint-level combatants.
He knew that a genius like Linley had to either be recruited for his own use, or not have any enmity with him. But if he really did have enmity with him, then he had to take advantage of the fact that he hadn't fully matured to eliminate this threat!
"Tomorrow is the Missionary Day, and also the day when the Radiant Sovereign's glory is at its most dazzling. Tomorrow, at this time, I will pray to the Lord to bestow upon him the Divine Light. "Heidens said calmly.
"Divine Light?"
Guillermo quickly understood what Heidens was thinking. Anyone who accepted the Divine Light might have their future accomplishments limited, but they would no longer pose a threat to the Radiant Church.
The so-called Divine Light was nothing more than a strand of the power of faith which the Radiant Sovereign had sent down. It could completely cleanse a person's soul, causing that person to be filled with absolute faith and loyalty to the Radiant Sovereign.
"What if he fails?" Guillermo asked.
"Even if he fails, it doesn't matter. His body is so strong that he can be used as a high-quality cultivation vessel to summon a powerful Angel!" Pope Heidens' lips curved upwards, carrying a sinister look.
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