The thought of the experts from the Hunyuan Sect witnessing the Emperor Yan's personal appearance filled Qin Zheng and his son with anticipation.
He really wanted to ask.
Surprised?
Unexpected?
Thrilling?
Upon hearing that the Emperor Yan would personally go to Wushuang City to annihilate the Hunyuan Sect, the entire court was astonished.
Was this considered a personal expedition?
After all, how many tens of thousands of years had it been since the last personal expedition?
"Your Majesty, this is not advisable!"
An old minister stepped forward, respectfully saying, "While the Hunyuan Sect's murder of Grandmaster Chen deserves death, you are the ruler of the Yan Kingdom. How can you leave the vital capital for a mere Hunyuan Sect?"
"I second that!" Another old minister stepped forward, saying, "We are all heartbroken by Grandmaster Chen's death, and this is not just a loss for our Yan Kingdom."
"It is also a loss for the entire Immortal Realm."
"But he is already dead, and even if we annihilate the Hunyuan Sect, it will be of no avail."
"We should now focus more of our energy on Fangzhou City."
For a moment, several more ministers stepped forward.
They couldn't understand why the Emperor Yan was so furious, even proposing to personally go to the Hunyuan Sect. After all, Fangzhou City had suffered countless casualties among its citizens. He was more needed there.
"Do I need your permission to conduct my affairs?" The Emperor Yan let out a heavy snort, and a terrifying imperial aura instantly permeated the Golden Palace.
At this moment, the air suddenly thinned.
Everyone felt as if their hearts were being squeezed by an invisible hand.
A mere thought from the Emperor Yan could turn them all to dust.
The Prime Minister, named Lin Yan, yawned and said, "His Majesty is the ruler of the Yan Kingdom. Does he need to seek your consent before going anywhere?"
Lin Yan had accompanied the Emperor Yan to Xingu City before and had witnessed Chen Nan's prowess. At that time, he had forced a second-level Immortal Emperor to self-destruct. Now, his strength must have improved by leaps and bounds. Moreover, he had also sensed that the person's head had been disguised, and it was not Chen Nan at all.
The Commander-in-Chief, Jiang Tongtian, said listlessly, "Let's first eliminate the Hunyuan Sect to avenge Grandmaster Chen. Then, we can take the teleportation array from Wushuang City directly to Fangzhou City. I feel that His Majesty's plan is sound. If any of you feel this plan is not appropriate, then you must be ill. And if you are ill, you should retire."
The hall fell silent.
With the Prime Minister and the Commander-in-Chief speaking like this, how could they dare to say anything more?
And so, the Emperor Yan set off for Wushuang City. He brought only two people with him: Prime Minister Lin Yan and Commander-in-Chief Jiang Tongtian. Both were extremely powerful, second only to himself. Of course, even if he brought no one, no one under the heavens could harm him.
"Marquis Wenbo, why did the Hunyuan Sect attack you?"
"Do you have any past grievances?"
On the way, the Emperor Yan inquired.
Qin Zheng quickly replied, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Hunyuan Sect belongs to Wushuang City. According to the law, any sect or force must pay taxes to Wushuang City annually. However, the Hunyuan Sect, relying on being the foremost power in Wushuang City, disregarded the court's laws. When my father was alive, he intended to attack the Hunyuan Sect but failed."
The Emperor Yan frowned, "Why was I not informed of this matter?"
Qin Zheng awkwardly replied, "Wushuang City is a fiefdom granted to my Qin family by the previous emperor. It is said that family matters should not be publicized, so my father never mentioned this matter. He even warned me not to trouble the Hunyuan Sect, lest it cause trouble for Your Majesty. But I never expected them to cruelly kill Grandmaster Chen this time! It is all my fault for being incompetent. If I had eliminated the Hunyuan Sect earlier, Grandmaster Chen would not have suffered this disaster! I am guilty!"
Lin Yan asked from the side, "Marquis Wenbo, as far as I know, the Hunyuan Sect has existed within Wushuang City for tens of thousands of years. The two forces have always kept to themselves. But this time, why did the Hunyuan Sect dare to turn against your Qin family? Did the Hunyuan Sect not know that opposing the Qin army is equivalent to offending Your Majesty?"
Qin Zheng was taken aback. *Damn, Chen Nan is dead, and you're still so calm? Is there still a need to analyze the cause and effect of this matter? I haven't even prepared my lines!* Without further thought, he quickly said, "Perhaps they intended to rebel!"
"Rebel?" Lin Yan sneered, "Do you believe that?"
Jiang Tongtian let out a loud voice, "Prime Minister, what does rebellion mean? I am unlearned. Please explain it to me. I have never heard of this word."
Qin Zheng was covered in cold sweat. Qin Chu also trembled with fear. There were eight countries in the human world, all ruled by eight human supreme beings. The eight countries had always coexisted peacefully, let alone anyone daring to rebel. The previous explanation was truly unconvincing.
Just as Qin Zheng was gathering his words, the Emperor Yan's voice rang out, "Alright, talking about this now is meaningless. A mere Hunyuan Sect, we shall destroy it."
Qin Zheng breathed a sigh of relief. *Fortunately, His Majesty intervened to smooth things over. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known how to respond.* *See? His Majesty treats me well.*
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In the blink of an eye, dawn broke.
The Emperor Yan, Lin Yan, Jiang Tongtian, and the father and son Qin Zheng and Qin Chu also arrived above the Hunyuan Sect.
At this time, the Hunyuan Sect was still quiet. Many people were cultivating or sleeping. Only those in the kitchens had begun their busy work. However, the main hall was in a mess, with dozens of experts drunk.
"They killed Grandmaster Chen and then celebrated lavishly. These people truly deserve to die!" Lin Yan was furious, sensing the chaotic aura in the Hunyuan Sect's main hall.
"They just occupied three of my Qin family's mines yesterday. Of course, we had to celebrate?" Qin Chu muttered softly from the side.
The Emperor Yan said, "Marquis Wenbo, tell the Sect Master of the Hunyuan Sect, Mo Nancheng, to come out and accept his death!"
"Yes!" Qin Zheng's eyes lit up, and then he let out a thunderous roar, "Mo Nancheng, His Majesty is here in person. Why are you not coming out quickly to welcome him?"
"Do you wish to be annihilated?" His voice boomed like thunder, echoing through the Hunyuan Sect.
For a moment, the Hunyuan Sect was in chaos, and countless people rushed out in panic. They couldn't believe that the Emperor Yan would personally visit the Hunyuan Sect, a place where no chickens laid eggs and no birds nested. But upon seeing the man in the golden dragon robe in the sky, exuding an imposing aura and emanating imperial presence, the disciples of the Hunyuan Sect gasped in shock. Although they had never seen the Human Emperor, the man before them possessed the aura of ruling the world. Especially that terrifying aura, who else could it be but the Human Emperor?
"Greetings, Your Majesty!" The disciples of the Hunyuan Sect, terrified, prostrated themselves on the ground and paid their respects.
Mo Nancheng, Mo Zhuo, and the high-level experts of the Hunyuan Sect also staggered out, drunk, and bowed to the Emperor Yan.
"This humble subject did not know of Your Majesty's arrival and failed to welcome you. We beg Your Majesty for punishment!"
Qin Zheng's lips curved into a cold smile, "You are indeed guilty, and your guilt deserves death!"
Mo Nancheng looked up and asked in confusion, "Marquis Qin, what do you mean by this? What crime has our Hunyuan Sect committed?"
Qin Chu angrily said, "You killed Grandmaster Chen Nan. Are you still trying to deny it when death is upon you?"
Chen Nan walked out with a smile, "Who said I was killed by them?"