"As expected."
Duan Lingtian's eyes narrowed as he suddenly understood.
When Mortal Emperor Chu appeared, Duan Lingtian discovered that the atmosphere was somewhat off.
First of all, Human Emperor Chu seemed to be very dissatisfied with the Emperor.
Secondly, the Fifth Prince, Chu Xun, who was originally kneeling there and begging for mercy, heaved a sigh of relief when Mortal Emperor Chu appeared, as if he'd seen his savior.
But even then, Duan Lingtian never imagined that the Fifth Prince and Mortal Emperor Chu were actually father and son!
Didn't that mean that this Fifth Prince was born from the adultery of the Mortal Emperor of Chu and the Emperor's favorite concubine?
This …
Things seemed to have gotten a little complicated.
"You … you …"
The Emperor was so angry that his pupils constricted. He pointed his finger at Renhuang Chu and Chu Xun, and was somewhat unable to breathe.
"Royal Brother, Xun 'er doesn't know anything about medicine. He poisoned you with a prescription that I gave him …"
Mortal Emperor Chu gazed at the Emperor with a calm gaze, as if he was speaking of an unimportant matter. "All these years, I've protected the Imperial Family, and I have no other request. I only hope that my only son can ascend the throne … But unfortunately, Imperial Brother, you're too greedy for power. You're already over 60 years old, yet you're still unwilling to give up your throne."
His only son!
Mortal Emperor Chu's words caused the Emperor's face to turn ashen. "This bastard was born of you and that bitch?"
Thinking about how he had been cuckolded for so many years, the Emperor felt a sense of uneasiness in his chest.
"Old man, don't insult my mother!"
Chu Xun coldly glanced at the Emperor. Since things had already come to this, he no longer hid anything.
"Haha … Hahahaha …"
The Emperor started laughing loudly, laughing madly, and only after a long time did his laughter stop. He looked at Mortal Emperor Chu and said in a cold voice, "Fourth Imperial Brother, you've shed all pretense of cordiality with me today for the sake of this animal. It shouldn't be as simple as just protecting his life, right?"
Renhuang Chu took a deep look at the Emperor. "Imperial Brother, I've come here today in hopes that you can abdicate your position."
Abdicate?
Mortal Emperor Chu's words caused another stir.
Even Duan Lingtian never imagined that this Mortal Emperor Chu would be so deranged …
"What if I'm not willing?"
The Emperor said in a deep voice, his eyes cold.
"Brother, you are a smart person."
Mortal Emperor Chu spoke indifferently, and within his calm tone was a sense of coercion.
"What? Fourth Imperial Brother, are you trying to force me to abdicate?"
The Emperor suddenly laughed, and the coldness on his face became even more apparent, as if he was covered with a layer of frost.
"So what?"
Mortal Emperor Chu had a carefree expression, not putting the Emperor in his eyes at all.
"How dare you!"
The Emperor's face darkened as he shouted coldly.
Just at this moment, Mortal Emperor Chu ignored the Emperor. He seemed to have noticed something and looked outside the throne room.
At the same time, Xiong Quan, who was beside Duan Lingtian, also looked outside.
Shortly after, the Divine Might Marquis Manor's Old Marquis and Marquis Manor also looked outside.
A handsome figure slowly walked in.
He wore a silk scarf on his head and held a feather fan in his hand.
The person who came was an elegant middle-aged man. He walked in slowly and stood behind the Emperor.
When the Emperor saw the elegant middle-aged man, he heaved a sigh of relief.
"Dean Sima, a wise man submits to circumstances. Could it be that you think you alone are sufficient to go against me? "
Mortal Emperor Chu's gaze descended onto the elegant middle-aged man, and his voice contained gloominess mixed within.
"Dean Sima?"
Duan Lingtian revealed a surprised expression.
The middle-aged man that appeared now was none other than his teacher in Paladin Academy's Star Mastermind Department, Sima Changfeng!
Now, this Mortal Emperor Chu addressed Sima Changfeng as Dean …
Could it be that this Teacher Sima of his was that elusive Dean of Paladin Academy?
If it was really like this, then this Dean had concealed himself too deeply.
"Your majesty Mortal Emperor, stop."
Sima Changfeng looked at Mortal Emperor Chu and said indifferently, "His majesty the Emperor is the legitimate heir of the Crimson Sky Kingdom's Imperial Family. If you want to force him to abdicate, not to mention me, even the Old Marquis would probably not stand by idly."
"Old Marquis?"
Mortal Emperor Chu's gaze descended onto the old man sitting at the side, and the corners of his mouth curled into a sneer. "Not to mention the Old Marquis being poisoned by the Dark Nether Mink and is unable to use his Origin Energy … Even if the Old Marquis wasn't poisoned, so what? Could it be that you think the two of you joining forces is sufficient to go against me? "
As he spoke up to here, Mortal Emperor Chu's face revealed an arrogant expression.
"Hahahaha … Your majesty Mortal Emperor is indeed worthy of being the Imperial Family's rare genius in the Martial Dao."
The old man sitting at the side couldn't help but laugh.
"Old Marquis, I hope your Divine Might Marquis Estate doesn't interfere in today's matter. Otherwise, don't blame the Mortal Emperor for not showing mercy."
Mortal Emperor Chu looked at the Old Marquis, and his tone contained no lack of threatening intent.
"Hmph!"
The Old Marquis hadn't spoken when the Divine Might Marquis, Nie Yuan, had already taken a step forward. "Your majesty Mortal Emperor, the Divine Might Marquis Estate only respects the legitimate heir of the Imperial Family … If you really want to force the Emperor to abdicate, then that's treason! I, Nie Yuan, will be the first to stand out and share your majesty's burden and kill the traitor! "
"Good! Divine Might Marquis, my trust in you wasn't in vain. "
The Emperor revealed a gratified smile when he saw the attitude of the Divine Might Marquis.
"Although I, Duan Lingtian, am untalented, I'm indebted to your majesty's great kindness and am willing to serve your majesty."
Duan Lingtian expressed his stance as well.
"You're Duan Lingtian?"
Mortal Emperor Chu's gaze descended onto Duan Lingtian, and the corners of his mouth curled into a cold smile. "You don't have the qualifications to choose!"
"Whether I have the qualifications to choose or not isn't something for your majesty Mortal Emperor to worry about."
Duan Lingtian spoke indifferently.
"Duan Lingtian, you're presumptuous!"
Chu Xun's face sank as he shouted in a low voice.
"Hmm?"
Duan Lingtian looked at Chu Xun and said with a smile, "Fifth Prince … Oh, no, you're not the Fifth Prince anymore."
"You!"
Chu Xun's face went grim, and the killing intent in his eyes was piercingly cold. "Duan Lingtian, you've lost for sure today. I'll capture you and send you before my cousin, and let her personally tear you into a thousand pieces!"
"What? Fifth Prince, you're so confident that you'll win for sure?"
Duan Lingtian's eyes narrowed as he smiled indifferently.
"You'll know very soon … After today, I, Chu Xun, will become the new Emperor of the Crimson Sky Kingdom!"
Chu Xun's gaze became fervent, as if he'd seen the scene of himself ruling over the world.
"Wishful thinking!"
The Emperor sneered.
"Imperial Brother, whether it's wishful thinking or not … You'll know very soon."
Mortal Emperor Chu's gaze swept past everyone present, and in the end, it descended onto Prime Minister Gu You Ting. "Prime Minister Gu, you have great talent and strategy, so I'll give you two choices … One, accompany this old fellow to die. Two, serve my son and assist my son in governing the Crimson Sky Kingdom. "
When Gu You Ting saw Mortal Emperor Chu look over, he knew that he had to make a choice.
Now, he could notice that the Emperor's gaze was looking at him as well.
For a moment, he was in a difficult position.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
…
Right at this moment, numerous black figures flashed in from outside the throne room and descended behind Mortal Emperor Chu.
There was a total of eight people, and all of them were old men. They wore black clothes and had cold and indifferent gazes.
It was precisely Mortal Emperor Chu's Specter Guards!
"Your Majesty, we've already dealt with those stubborn Half-step Void Stage Revered Elders."
One of the Specter Guards reported to Mortal Emperor Chu.
"Prime Minister Gu, what's your choice?"
Mortal Emperor Chu looked at Gu You Ting and asked once more, and his tone contained slight impatience.
"Your Majesty, I'm sorry."
Gu You Ting didn't hesitate any longer when he saw the arrival of the Specter Guards. He spoke to the Emperor, and in the next moment, his entire body flashed towards Mortal Emperor Chu.
But, even though his speed was fast, someone was even faster than him.
Bang!
Sima Chang Feng behind the Emperor raised his hand, and an Origin Energy palm print that carried along a trace of terrifying aura instantly descended onto Gu You Ting, killing Gu You Ting.
"Sima Chang Feng!"
Mortal Emperor Chu's face sank, and his white robe and long hair fluttered without wind, as he was enraged to the limit.
Whoosh!
Sima Chang Feng moved, flashing directly towards Mortal Emperor Chu with an imposing manner that shot into the sky like a rainbow.
Above Sima Chang Feng, 3,000 ancient mammoth silhouettes condensed into form with a vast impetus …
"Second level of the Void Prying Stage!"
Duan Lingtian was surprised, as he never imagined that this teacher Sima's strength would be so strong.
"Hmph!"
Mortal Emperor Chu's face revealed disdain when faced with Sima Chang Feng flashing over. His body lightly trembled, and 4,000 ancient mammoth silhouettes condensed into form above him …
Third level of the Void Prying Stage!
Duan Lingtian's pupils constricted when he saw this scene.
As expected of the publically acknowledged strongest Void Prying Stage martial artist in the Crimson Sky Kingdom. This Duan Ren Huang was actually a third level Void Prying Stage expert.
"Dean Sima, this old fellow will assist you."
The old man that had always been sitting there made a move as well, revealing his cultivation at the second level of the Void Prying Stage.
"Father, be careful!"
Nie Yuan's figure flashed out to join the battle, and 2,000 ancient mammoth silhouettes condensed into form above him.
Obviously, Nie Yuan had already broken through to the first level of the Void Prying Stage!
For a time, the throne room shook. The movements of the four great Void Prying Stage experts fighting were so swift that it caused one's eyes to be dazzled, and they were utterly unable to see clearly.
At least, Duan Lingtian didn't see clearly in the slightest.
However, the only thing he was able to discern was that even though it was three against one, Mortal Emperor Chu still occupied the upper hand.
"Senior Marquis, looks like your Dark Nether Mink's poison has been cured … Nie Yuan, I truly never imagined that you've stepped into the Void Prying Stage as well!"
Mortal Emperor Chu's voice contained slight astonishment mixed within.
In next to no time, the feather fan in Sima Chang Feng's hand flashed out, revealing the strength of a grade seven spirit weapon.
The Divine Might Marquis and his son each withdrew a grade seven spirit weapon as well.
"Hmph! So what if it's a spirit weapon? Three Void Prying Stage martial artists, and only two have comprehended Force … I'll let all of you experience Advanced Force! "
A dark blue three-foot-long blade appeared in Mortal Emperor Chu's hand.
Whoosh!
Everywhere the three-foot-long blade passed, the attacks of Sima Chang Feng's group of three were directly disintegrated as easily as crushing dry weeds.
A single sword strike shocked the world.
"Advanced Sword Force!"
The Senior Marquis exclaimed in surprise, then shouted out explosively. "Retreat!"
Instantly, the three of them hurriedly flashed back to avoid Mortal Emperor Chu's sword strike, as they didn't dare fight it head on.
"Specter Guards, listen to my orders. Capture Duan Lingtian alive, and kill everyone else!"
Meanwhile, Chu Xun gave the order.
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