"On behalf of the Yan Dynasty, I thank you for stepping up and saving our empire!"
The emperor of the Yan Dynasty bowed deeply towards Ling Xian. His words were sonorous and sincere.
Just as his voice trailed off, a large group of bloody silhouettes appeared behind him.
Yan Liusu, Princess Ling Xi, Prince Ping Nan, and others were there. Everyone else was either a general or an important official. All of them were highly respected figures.
Seeing the emperor bow down to Ling Xian, they lost their composure and their faces were full of shock. But after hearing the heartfelt words, they realized what was going on.
At this moment, even the emperor of the Yan Dynasty was bowing down to Ling Xian. What reason did they have not to?
At that moment, everyone bowed deeply at the same time and said the same thing in unison.
"Mr. Xie, you've stepped forward bravely, turned the tide, and supported a building that was about to collapse!
Everyone spoke in unison and their voices shook the earth. Every single one of them was powerful and came from the bottom of their hearts.
Without a doubt, this was an unbelievable scene. Not to mention the Human Emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty, just the identity of these people alone was enough to tell that they were all high-ranking officials and nobles.
Plus, the emperor of the Yan Dynasty, this lineup was extremely luxurious!
In the entire North Underworld Region, there might not be anyone who could make them bow down to!
Yet before their eyes, all these important figures were bowing down to Ling Xian. How unbelievable was this?
How glorious was this?
Against all these important figures, Ling Xian's expression remained calm. He stared at the emperor of the Yan Dynasty and uttered out a statement that silenced the entire place.
"Didn't I tell you not to call yourself an emperor in front of me? It makes me uncomfortable."
After those words were spoken, the entire place silenced.
All gazes were fixated on Ling Xian, full of disbelief.
Even though what he said was not an order or a rebuke, it was merely a complaint. But who was the emperor?
The ruler of the Yan Dynasty, an existence that could not be defiled!
In the entire North Underworld Region, how many people dared to speak to him like this?
Therefore, everyone was in awe. Then, the way they looked at Ling Xian was full of pity.
It was true that the Yan Emperor was a wise ruler, but he was also a tyrannical ruler. Ling Xian's disrespectful words were enough for him to die a hundred times over.
Even Yan Liusu broke out in a cold sweat for him, afraid that her father would unleash his wrath and execute him.
However, to everyone's surprise, not only did the Human Emperor not get angry, he even laughed and said, "In the entire Great Yan Dynasty, you are the only one who dares to talk to me, no, dare to ask me to change the way I address myself."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was shocked once again.
Firstly, it was because of the Human Emperor's amiable tone. Secondly, it was because he actually changed the way he addressed himself!
One should know that Ren Huang was not a kind ruler. Even though everyone here was of high status, they had rarely heard him speak in such a friendly tone.
Yet at this moment, he was treating Ling Xian so kindly and had actually changed the way he referred to himself. This, without a doubt, was a huge shock that stunned everyone.
Then, the way they looked at Ling Xian changed. If at first it was pure gratitude, now it was respect from the bottom of their hearts.
It didn't matter what his cultivation level was, it didn't matter what his identity was. The way the Yan Emperor treated him was enough for everyone to treat him with caution.
"Is that so …"
Ling Xian glared at the emperor. It was too obvious that he was being perfunctory.
This made everyone's eyelids jump. However, the emperor continued to smile and ignored Ling Xian's perfunctory attitude.
Looking at the extraordinary man before him, he exclaimed, "If this was anyone else, I would've slapped them in the face. But against you, I won't and I don't dare to."
Hearing this, Ling Xian smiled and didn't speak.
Ignoring the kindness they had, the fact that the Leader of Darkness called him boss was enough to make the emperor cautious. Plus, he had given the Yan Emperor a new life. No matter how cruel and unscrupulous the emperor was, he wouldn't make a move against him.
"This is over and done with. Next, it's your turn to slaughter." Ling Xian softly sighed. He knew that after today, the Imperial Capital will once again welcome a storm of blood.
After all, the Crown Prince cannot rebel by himself. After all, many people are supporting him from the shadows. All of these people, without exceptions, must die.
Rebellion is a heinous crime. The emperor will not allow these people to live.
"Okay, wait for me on the side. Let me make some arrangements. I will drink 300 cups of wine with you." The emperor nodded with a smile. However, when he looked at everyone, his expression turned cold.
Especially when he looked at Nan Ping, he was as cold as an ice mountain.
Sensing the emperor's cold stare, Nan Ping sighed deeply. He knew that the emperor was about to punish him. He couldn't do anything about this. He could only let the emperor do what he wanted.
"Nan Ping, I know there is a reason why you attacked. But no matter what, it is a fact that you are rebelling."
The emperor stared right into Nan Ping's eyes, "Let me ask you, do you know your crime?"
"I … know my crime." Nan Ping bitterly chuckled.
"Very well, since you know your crime, then I won't waste any more time." The emperor was extremely stern and was about to announce Nan Ping's punishment.
However, before he could say anything, he was interrupted by Princess Lingxi.
She knelt onto the ground with a thud and begged, "I beg of you, Your Majesty, for the sake of my father's loyalty and the fact that he protected the country, please forgive my father this time."
"Ling Xi, though your father reined in his horse in time, he did rebel. How do you want me to forgive him?"
The emperor's eyes were full of authority, "If I don't punish him, how do you want me to convince everyone?"
Hearing this, Princess Ling Xi froze and didn't know what to say.
"Daughter, there is no need to plead for me. The crime I have committed is already unbearable. Even if I die 10,000 times, I will not regret it."
Nan Ping rubbed Princess Ling Xi's little head. His eyes were full of love and unwillingness.
This made Princess Ling Xi's heart feel like it was being sliced by a knife. But she also knew that the emperor was right. Her father was even more right. At once, she didn't know what to do and was about to cry.
Just as tears were rolling down her cheeks, she suddenly remembered Ling Xian and her eyes brightened. Like a drowning person grabbing onto a life-saving straw.
"Ling Xian, please save my father. You promised me!" Princess Ling Xi screamed, her voice was full of begging.
When did I promise you?
Ling Xian shook his head and chuckled. He had no plans on standing by and watching.
Nan Ping was loyal and had served the country and its people. It was unavoidable for him to be punished, but he did not deserve death.
Therefore, he softly smiled, "The way I see it, there was a reason for Nan Ping to rebel. Then, he reined in his horse in time. He shouldn't be heavily punished."
Hearing this, the emperor gave him a long look and smiled.
"Oh well, since you are begging, then I have to give you some face."
The emperor was silent for a while and shifted his gaze towards Nan Ping. He smiled, "How about this, I will punish you with three years of your salary."
At those words, everyone once again fell into shock.
Logically speaking, based on Nan Ping's crime, it was reasonable for him to be sentenced to death. Yet one sentence from Ling Xian reduced his punishment to three years worth of salary. How big of an honor did he have to be to do that?
At once, the way everyone looked at him changed. They became more and more respectful.
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