The Zhao family's Ten Heroes, defeated with a single spear strike!
This feat stunned everyone, and their gazes towards Ye Xuan instantly changed.
My heavens, what had they just witnessed?!
Could this mean that this fellow's talent was even greater than the Zhao family's Ten Heroes?
"Insolent!"
Just then, an angry voice boomed, and a figure appeared on the scene. Upon seeing Zhao Minghu's unconscious and severely injured state, the newcomer's killing intent surged, and the aura of a peak Third-Tier Venerable emanated from him.
This person was Zhao Yuan, none other than Zhao Minghu's father. Seeing his son incapacitated, how could he not be enraged?
Bang~!
As Zhao Yuan was about to approach, a figure appeared before Ye Xuan and, with a palm strike, sent Zhao Yuan staggering backward repeatedly.
"Zhao Yuan, stand down!!"
The person who intervened was none other than Tong Wuya.
"Hmph!?"
Seeing who was stopping him, Zhao Yuan's face darkened. "Tong Wuya, you dare to obstruct me!"
Zhao Yuan hadn't expected Tong Wuya to intervene, and what's more, that fellow's strength wasn't that of a Third-Tier Venerable; how had he suddenly become a Fourth-Tier Venerable?
"Heh heh, of course, I wouldn't dare."
"However..."
At this point, Tong Wuya paused. "This young friend Ye is a talented guest minister that the Sky-Supporting Throne has found for our Longyang Empire, and the Emperor is already aware of this. I am here under the Emperor's orders to escort young friend Ye to the Imperial Palace to meet the Emperor!"
"What?"
"If Steward Zhao has matters to discuss with Ye, I can wait here while you attend to them."
Saying this, Tong Wuya thought of something and added, "Oh, and I forgot to mention."
"Young friend Ye is now a guest minister of the Longyang Empire. If Steward Zhao intends to make a move, you should reconsider carefully."
Zhao Yuan, "........"
Hearing Tong Wuya's words, Zhao Yuan's teeth threatened to shatter. The scoundrel was clearly protecting Ye Xuan, calling him "young friend Ye" repeatedly. If he still didn't understand, he might as well be an idiot.
But... why would the Emperor pay attention to a mere peak First-Tier Venerable youth?
No!
At a certain moment, Zhao Yuan noticed the long spear in Ye Xuan's hand, and his pupils suddenly constricted. "Is that... the Sky-Breaking Thunder Spear!?"
Hiss~~~
The Emperor summoning someone holding the Sky-Breaking Thunder Spear was a matter of profound implication.
This must be reported to the family immediately!
The holder of the Sky-Breaking Thunder Spear dares to set foot in the capital of the Longyang Empire. What audacity!
Others might not know, but he was acutely aware that the Sky-Breaking Thunder King had a deep enmity with their Zhao clan from a hundred thousand years ago. Back then, their Zhao family had killed a trusted subordinate of the Sky-Breaking Thunder King during a mission. In retaliation, the Sky-Breaking Thunder King alone had attacked their Zhao family, severely wounding several of their elders. Ultimately, those elders, their injuries too severe, perished not long after.
This was an irreconcilable hatred!
Based on this alone, this brat could absolutely not have a good end.
If their Zhao family couldn't even eliminate a successor of the Sky-Breaking Thunder King, then their Zhao family would become a laughingstock among the nations.
However, Ye Xuan remained completely unaware of all this.
"Let's go!"
Zhao Yuan cast a meaningful glance at the Sky-Breaking Thunder Spear, snorted, and left the scene with his son.
His words, undoubtedly spoken, were heard by Zhao Pan. He wanted to say something but ultimately held back.
"Phew~"
Seeing Zhao Yuan and his entourage depart, Tong Wuya let out a sigh of relief. "The Zhao family people have finally left."
Clearly, Tong Wuya also harbored great fear towards the Zhao family. Despite his respectable strength as a Fourth-Tier Venerable, he was still immensely weak compared to the vast power of the Zhao family.
"Young friend Ye, you've stirred up great trouble this time."
Tong Wuya retracted his gaze and then fixed it on Ye Xuan, saying with concern, "Do you know who that Zhao family member was just now?"
"Aside from the Emperor's lineage, they are the most powerful family in the Longyang Empire!"
"Even the Changsun lineage, to which Marquis Pingchuan belongs, cannot compare to the Zhao family."
"To say the Zhao family wields immense power in court is an understatement. The Zhao family can even influence the Emperor's decisions at times."
Ye Xuan was taken aback upon hearing Tong Wuya's words. He then looked in the direction Zhao Yuan and the others had left. "The second most powerful family in the Longyang Empire, influencing the Emperor's decisions??"
Though his words were few, the information conveyed was significant!
Either of those points was enough to indicate the extraordinary nature of the Zhao family.
After briefly explaining the Zhao family's situation, Tong Wuya got to the point. "By the way, young friend Ye, the Emperor has summoned you. Come with me."
"This..."
Upon hearing Tong Wuya, Ye Xuan was surprised. "The Longyang Emperor is summoning me??"
Seeing this, Tong Wuya smiled faintly. "Young friend Ye may not know, but a hundred thousand years ago, the Sky-Breaking Thunder King established the prosperous era of the Longyang Empire. Even successive Emperors of Longyang have held the Sky-Breaking Thunder King in high regard, and the current Emperor is no different."
"Furthermore, the current Emperor is also a rare thunder cultivator, just like you!"
"That is why this summons has been issued. Otherwise, ordinary individuals would not receive such an invitation."
As they spoke, the two headed towards the Imperial Palace. It was worth noting that even the guards of the Longyang Imperial Palace were at the Ninth-Tier Great Emperor realm, and their leader was at the Second-Tier Venerable realm.
This clearly demonstrated the immense strength of the Longyang Empire!
Approximately a quarter of an hour later.
Deep within the Longyang Imperial Palace, inside a grand hall.
"Your Majesty, guest minister Ye Xuan has arrived!"
Tong Wuya entered the hall and respectfully bowed to the figure seated on the throne. This was the most powerful being in their Longyang Empire, a peak Ninth-Tier Venerable at the extreme, just one step away from the Void Ancestor realm.
He was even ranked among the top three among the Emperors of the Ten Great Super Empires!
In essence, he alone propped up half of the Longyang Empire!
"Oh?"
The Emperor, Long Baye, seated on the throne, his gaze then fell upon Ye Xuan, and his eyes flickered with surprise. "Before the Glazed Secret Realm, he was a Ninth-Tier Great Emperor, and now he's at the peak of First-Tier Venerable. Indeed, he is an extraordinary prodigy!"
"Your Majesty is too kind."
Ye Xuan's expression remained calm, but this composure earned him the respect of everyone in the hall, including Long Baye.
After all...
Few people at a cultivation level below Second-Tier Venerable could maintain such composure before Long Baye.
"Very good."
Looking at Ye Xuan, Long Baye's mood visibly brightened. He continued, "Since guest minister Ye is the successor of the Sky-Breaking Thunder King from a hundred thousand years ago, you will no longer reside in the Imperial Palace from now on. You will reside in the Thunder King Manor."
"The Thunder King Manor??"
Upon hearing Long Baye's words, the Third Prince, Di Xin, who was present in the hall, and the one who had previously gone to the Star River Empire, looked utterly astonished, his eyes flickering with unknown thoughts. Di Xin himself was no longer a Great Emperor, having already advanced to the Second-Tier Venerable realm.
His strength could also be considered quite formidable!
Tong Wuya was momentarily stunned. "This... Your Majesty, I fear it might be somewhat inappropriate."
"Hmm!?"
Long Baye's gaze fell upon Tong Wuya, and the aura of a peak Ninth-Tier Venerable surged. "Tong Wuya, are you questioning my decision?"
Gulp~
Hearing this, Tong Wuya broke out in a cold sweat, his heart leaping into his throat. "Wuya dares not!!"
At that moment, Tong Wuya felt his entire body turn cold. Even Ye Xuan was astonished. Good heavens, was that the aura of someone just a step away from the Void Ancestor realm? It was indeed immensely powerful.