The Legend of Futian - Chapter 296

Chapter 296: How Overpowering

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

At the moment, many cultivators were gathered outside the Nandou Nation Imperial Palace, staring at the majestic palace. There were many emperors inside the palace, including the six emperors from the Yunchu Nation and the like who had come to apologize.

Nandou Yue was a cultivator from the Nandou Clan, whose leader had just entered the Noble Plane. However, Luo Junlin had returned, and they had to observe the situation first. Because of their leader’s current level, they were thinking about whether the Luo Family could return the Nandou Nation to them after dominating the Hundred Lands or perhaps give them another kingdom, such as Cangye.

Nandou Yue came here to send his congratulations, and at the same time gather more information. More than a year ago, the Cangye Kingdom and Ye Futian were so glorious. However, all of this turned out to be illusory and was about to become history.

“Greetings, Minister Hua.” Suddenly, Minister Hua walked out of the Imperial Palace.

“I heard that the leader of the Nandou Clan has entered the Noble Plane. Congratulations,” Minister Hua said emotionlessly, feeling somewhat envious. Nandou Tai actually stepped into the Noble Plane before he did.

“All thanks to your support. When can I meet His Majesty and the prince?” Nandou Yue asked.

“His Majesty is now chatting with various emperors, while the prince is cultivating with the people from the Royal Xuan Temple. You can follow me and take a walk around the palace,” Minister Hua said. Nandou Yue nodded and said, “Alright then. Thank you. Then, the two walked towards the palace.

Suddenly, a fierce whizz was heard in the distance, accompanied by many exclamations, causing Minister Hua and Nandou Yue to stop and turn around to take a look. There, a giant was charging directly towards the palace at an astonishing speed. It seemed to be a Kunpeng.

“Kunpeng.” Minister Hua’s look turned serious. More than a year ago, Ye Futian rode a Kunpeng to return to Cangye. Now, a Kunpeng appeared in the sky above the Nandou Nation. Was he here?

Apart from him, many people outside the Imperial Palace raised their heads and looked at the sky as well, all feeling shocked.

It was actually the legendary demon Kunpeng.

The enormous Kunpeng flew towards the Imperial Palace directly. Finally, the group of people on its back became visible. Their leader was a handsome man with an icy expression. He was, of course, Ye Futian.

That time during the Tingfeng Banquet, Ye Futian behaved extremely frivolously. There were too many people in the Nandou Nation who knew him.

“Ye Futian is back.” Everyone was very surprised. Furthermore, he was going towards the Nandou Nation Imperial Palace.

Minister Hua frowned. After the prince returned, His Majesty said that after a few more days he would kill Ye Futian and destroy Cangye. Indeed, Ye Futian was here. It seemed that His Majesty and the prince knew about it all along.

Nandou Yue’s eyes sparkled. He did not only see Ye Futian, but also the charming and elegant lady beside him. She was Hua Jieyu, a junior whom the Nandou Clan had put in a lot of effort to train. Also, Hua Fengliu and Nandou Wenyin were all there.

“Stop them,” Minister Hua commanded coldly. Just as he finished speaking, the guards ascended into the air and blocked the path to the Imperial Palace. They looked at Ye Futian and his team and shouted, “Stop.”

“Enter,” Ye Futian said. The Kunpeng’s wings trembled and its huge body charged forward. Needless to say, the guards were all sent flying away directly. Following a loud rumble, the gates of the Imperial Palace collapsed due to the collision. Behind them, countless people witnessed the scene and felt flabbergasted. Did Ye Futian just break into the palace?

“How dare you.” Minister Hua flashed and blocked in front of them. His look was extremely cold.

“Kill everyone in the way,” Ye Futian said. The Silver Snow Guards behind him released their noble auras and stepped forward. Minister Hua was very shocked. Seeing the incoming Silver Snow Guards and the Kunpeng, he did not dare to intercept and backed away immediately with his look turning very black.

How did he dare to block?

At the moment, many important people from the Royal Xuan Temple were inside the Imperial Palace, including the fifth lord. Why did Ye Futian dare to break in by force? Even if he had nobles with him, he should not be so bold.

The Kunpeng flew past Minister Hua. Standing on its back, Ye Futian glanced at Minister Hua. His extremely freezing look caused Minister Hua to feel cold throughout his body. Ye Futian’s look made him feel that he was looking at a dead person. It was as if in Ye Futian’s eyes, Minister Hua was already non-existent.

Nandou Yue’s heart raced wildly. Not long ago, he was still thinking that Ye Futian and the Cangye Kingdom would probably both be eliminated this time. However, in the blink of an eye, Ye Futian was here, and he broke into the Nandou Nation Imperial Palace by force.

But did Emperor Luo not say that he would kill Ye Futian and destroy Cangye?

Why did Ye Futian still dare to do so? Did Ye Futian really not get any help from his clan? Then where did those nobles come from?

“Let’s go,” Minister Hua said coldly. He continued moving forward, following the Kunpeng.

At the moment, the various emperors who had been drinking tea inside the Imperial Palace had noticed the sound outside. Emperor Luo’s look turned cold, for he knew that Ye Futian had come. Only he knew the reason for Luo Junlin’s return. He did not tell anyone else and even announced to the public that he was going to kill Ye Futian and annihilate Cangye.

However, Ye Futian was now here.

It was really funny that those foolish emperors from the Yunchu Nation and the like heard the rumors and wanted to surrender to him. But he would obviously not care about the fate of those emperors.

During that time, these people who would always fall on the side of the stronger had already betrayed once. Since they were willing to come here, he welcomed them warmly. Clearly, he was not bothered about the consequences.

“What is happening?” All the emperors were astonished.

“What happened?” Emperor Chu’s eyes sparkled. Suddenly, Emperor Luo stood up and smiling, he said, “Brothers, you should get up and welcome the guests.” After he finished speaking, he started walking forward. Before him, a Kunpeng suddenly appeared fiercely. On its way, many people wanted to stop it but did not dare to do so. Therefore, they could only watch the Kunpeng flatten many buildings and eventually reach the place.

Ye Futian appeared on the Kunpeng.

The emperor from the Yunchu Nation froze and his heart trembled violently. Ye Futian once again rode the Kunpeng here. The scene was extremely similar to the one that happened more than a year ago. Moreover, this time, there were more powerful cultivators beside him.

“Where are they?” Ye Futian asked coldly. He did not say anything unnecessary and questioned the emperor directly.

Seeing the scene, Emperor Ye was very surprised. On their way, Ye Futian’s look was very cold as he was in a bad mood, while Emperor Ye was also worried about Ye Danchen and Ye Lingxi. Thus, the two were not in the mood to chat about the things that happened in the Eastern Barren Territory. He was therefore unclear about the situation as well and only followed Ye Futian to the Nandou Nation.

From the way that they entered the Imperial Palace, it seemed that Ye Futian was not afraid of Luo Junlin at all. So did Emperor Luo purposely spread the rumors these few days?

Seeing Ye Futian’s look, the six emperors looked at Emperor Luo one after another.

Emperor Luo stared at Ye Futian. At the same time, Ye Futian was also looking at him. The two stared at each other, and this was the first time that the two really stood opposite each other. Although they had already met on the Tingfeng Banquet, Ye Futian was still too weak to stand opposite him at that time. However, at the moment, when Ye Futian looked at the once all-powerful emperor who changed his fate with just an edict, there was only coldness in his eyes.

In the past, Emperor Luo was far more superior than him. He could not even reject an order from Emperor Luo. However, now, he had seen too many nobles.

“Ye Futian, did you just break into my Imperial Palace like this?” Emperor Luo was looking at the handsome young man in front of him, and also recalled the events in the past. The young man whom he was not bothered with, and whose fate he once thought he could easily change was already famous in the Eastern Barren Territory at the moment. He could even force He Xirou, the daughter of the fifth lord of the Royal Xuan Temple, to die.

How ironic that was.

“Do you want your whole family to die?” Ye Futian’s tone was extremely icy. He was not polite at all as he threatened directly. Just as he finished speaking, everyone present was astounded, especially the six emperors from the Yunchu Nation and the like. The sentence was like a bolt out of the blue.

Ye Futian asked Emperor Luo if he wanted his entire family to die.

How contemptuous and arrogant that was?

It was precisely the meaning behind such arrogance that really caused all the emperors present to feel a wave of coldness fill their bodies.

Ye Futian came here in such an overpowering way, and he definitely knew that Luo Junlin was here. Therefore, what did it mean when he dared to speak to Emperor Luo in such a way?

At this instant, Emperor Chu’s face turned extremely pale. He felt that he might have made a fatal mistake.

Apart from the emperors, Minister Hua and Nandou Yue also felt frozen after hearing Ye Futian’s words, as if Ye Futian said that line not only to Emperor Luo but also to them.

“Where are they?” Ye Futian continued in an icy tone. Emperor Luo’s expression became as awkward as it could possibly be. The young man whom he could once eliminate with just an order was speaking to him with such a tone at the moment.

Do you want your whole family to die?

“Ye Futian, how dare you,” someone suddenly shouted coldly. Luo Junlin and the people from the Royal Xuan Temple had arrived. A trace of hope was rekindled in Emperor Chu’s heart as he prayed that Luo Junlin could deal with Ye Futian.

Ye Futian glanced at Luo Junlin. Just as Luo Junlin stopped and was about to speak, Ye Futian said emotionlessly, “Do you believe that I can kill you right now?” The Cottage had its own rules. He Xirou bore the full responsibility for his attempted assassination and killed herself, thus Luo Junlin was not punished.

Ye Futian knew that Luo Junlin had played some dirty tricks, but he still did not rely on his seniors in the Cottage to kill Luo Junlin directly. Instead, he gave Luo Junlin an official challenge and a chance to take revenge. The loser would die. However, if Luo Junlin and the Nandou Nation did not follow the rules, then the challenge would be unnecessary.

Luo Junlin’s face turned pale. He knew that Ye Futian would really dare to do so.

Ye Futian dared to kill him, but the people from the Royal Xuan Temple did not dare to kill Ye Futian. The reason was simple—the Cottage was stronger. Furthermore, Ye Futian’s status in the Cottage was way higher than his own status in the Royal Xuan Temple. Therefore, even if Ye Futian really killed him, the Royal Xuan Temple would hate Ye Futian, but nobody would dare to take revenge for him for the moment.

If the previous line from Ye Futian had caused the mood of Emperor Chu and the rest to worsen to the extreme end, then this line caused the six emperors to become extremely desperate and regretful.

Ye Futian asked Luo Junlin if he believed that Ye Futian dared to kill him immediately.

Who was killing who after all?

Chapter 297: Death of the Six Emperors

All the emperors felt extremely cold. They could vaguely feel that they may have been deceived by Emperor Luo. Now that they thought about it carefully, Emperor Luo had indeed been deliberately announcing the news all along. In reality, after the people from the Royal Xuan Temple arrived, they stayed in the Imperial Palace and did not really show up.

They did not come here to eliminate Cangye.

But was Emperor Luo the only person to put the blame on? Hearing that the people from the Royal Xuan Temple had arrived at the palace, the various emperors came to visit themselves. They were the ones who could not retain their composure, and many other emperors actually did not come. Why could they not keep calm? That was because they wanted to benefit from the situation.

The important people from the Royal Xuan Temple had arrived, and the prince of the Nandou Nation had also returned. Under such a circumstance, Emperor Luo chatted with them and remarked casually that he was going to obliterate Cangye. Would they suspect anything?

No, they believed it firmly. Therefore, the rumors kept spreading.

Until this moment, when Ye Futian rode the Kunpeng and broke into the Nandou Imperial Palace by force, something seemed to be broken.

Nandou Yue’s heart trembled gently. If Ye Futian could kill Luo Junlin, then how about the Nandou Clan?

He looked at Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu who was beside him. This unparalleled couple was almost taken to pieces that time, as Hua Jieyu was almost sent into the Imperial Palace. They used their lives to resist. Because of this, Hua Jieyu almost died.

Thinking of this, terror and coldness started to fill Nandou Yue’s heart.

Ye Futian’s dominance broke the fantasies of all the people present.

“You are really arrogant,” someone from the Royal Xuan Temple said coldly. Ye Futian threatened to kill Luo Junlin openly and was not bothered about the Royal Xuan Temple at all.

“This is the resentment between me and them. It’s none of your business.” Ye Futian glanced at the people from the Royal Xuan Temple. They gave a cold humph but ultimately did not say anything. Indeed, they had no reasons to meddle in the resentment between Ye Futian and these emperors. If the people from the Royal Xuan Temple were to intervene, they would not be standing opposite Ye Futian alone, but against the entire Cottage.

It’s funny how these weak idiots actually kidnapped Ye Futian’s friends to go to Nandou. Pathetic indigenous nobles.

Ye Futian’s words caused Emperor Chu and the other five emperors to feel a chill running down their spines. They trembled and really felt fear. Ye Futian said to the nobles from the Royal Xuan Temple that they were not in a position to intervene in the matter. What did this mean?

“I will ask you one last time. Where are they?” Ye Futian’s voice was extremely cold. This time, he was really angry.

“They’re with me,” someone said suddenly. Luo Mengyan was already here not long ago. Seeing Ye Futian’s overpowering attitude, she was similarly shocked. She walked forward, staring at Ye Futian. This man, who had punched her when they first met, no longer had the immaturity he had when was younger. At the moment, his temperament was more elegant and his look was more handsome. He had ridden a Kunpeng to this place and brought many powerful cultivators with him. However, he was here to take back what they owed him.

Ye Futian was naturally able to recognize Luo Mengyan as well. She was about 18 or 19 years ago, the age when a lady was the most beautiful. The previously capricious princess seemed to be more sensible and charming at the moment. She stood gracefully at her spot and her tall stature was almost perfect. She was still wearing a flame red attire and was very eye-catching, but her previous self could still be faintly seen in her eyes.

“Give them to me.” Ye Futian was, however, not polite at all as he glanced at Luo Mengyan emotionlessly.

Luo Mengyan gazed at him and said stubbornly, “How can you speak to me like this?”

Ye Futian frowned. It seemed that she had not changed after all.

Stepping forward, some coldness spread from Ye Futian’s body.

“Do you want to hit me again?” Luo Mengyan stared at Ye Futian with her water-like eyes. Her wronged look caused a strange expression to appear on the face of everyone. Why did they feel that the princess of the Nandou Nation was once bullied by Ye Futian?

Ye Futian had indeed beaten Luo Mengyan several times. The first time was during a friendly fight in the Donghai Academy, while the second time happened in Qingzhou. That time, Luo Mengyan wanted Qin Yi to become her servant, and she was punched by Ye Futian once again. She even complained to Minister Zuo.

Seeing Luo Mengyan’s look, Ye Futian also felt somewhat weird. Although Luo Mengyan was capricious, he did not have a poor impression of her. Nevertheless, she was the daughter of Emperor Luo and her position was destined.

“Futian.” Suddenly, a gentle voice came from the distance. It was from Ye Lingxi. She and Ye Danchen rushed towards Ye Futian and Ye Lingxi said, “Futian, the princess is not involved in this. She saved us.”

“Lingxi, Danchen.” Noticing that the two were safe and sound, Ye Futian finally set his mind at ease. He approached the two and said, “Are you injured?”

“No. It’s just that someone with surname Chu slapped my face,” Ye Danchen sneered, looking at Emperor Chu. He and Ye Lingxi had always believed Ye Futian, but they still did not expect Ye Futian to reach so quickly. He wanted to see for himself now how Emperor Chu could escape this time.

Ye Futian glanced coldly at Emperor Chu. His look actually caused Emperor Chu to feel frozen, for he saw a murderous intent.

“She saved you?” Ye Futian asked, looking at Luo Mengyan.

“Yup. After we were brought here, Emperor Luo asked them to settle us themselves. He wanted to kill us, but princess Luo stopped them,” Ye Lingxi said softly. Just now, they were already desperate and almost died, and Luo Mengyan saved them. Although they were enemies, Ye Lingxi was still grateful to Luo Mengyan.

Ye Futian nodded lightly, after which he said to Luo Mengyan, “It seems like I misunderstood you. Thanks.”

Luo Mengyan smiled, but her smile was dreary and self-mocking. Did he merely say that this is a misunderstanding? From Ye Futian’s look and tone, she could feel an obvious sense of distance.

He, whom her father wanted to kill but her master valued, really came back in a domineering way, just like what her master had prophesied. Would there really be a disaster for the Nandou Nation?

“Very well.” Ye Futian turned his head and looked at the six emperors from the Yunchu Nation and the like. A cold smile could be seen in his eyes.

Seeing Ye Futian’s sneer, the six emperors’ faces instantly turned pale.

“Brother Luo.” Emperor Chu looked at Emperor Luo, wanting to ask for help. At the moment, only Emperor Luo and the people from the Royal Xuan Temple could save them.

Seeing the scene, Ye Futian sneered. Did they still want to count on Emperor Luo now?

“Ye Futian, go out of my palace to settle the resentment between you and them,” Emperor Luo said coldly.

“Shut up.” Ye Futian glanced at Emperor Luo. The six emperors were allowed to enter the palace, and yet Emperor Luo asked him to settle the issue outside.

Emperor Luo’s expression turned very bitter. He was the emperor of Nandou, and this was his Imperial Palace. At the moment, Ye Futian had shouted at and threatened him multiple times here, and made little of him.

Hearing the conversation between the two, the six emperors became totally hopeless. They knew that nobody would be able to save them; neither Emperor Luo nor the Royal Xuan Temple could.

Ye Futian’s dominance was way beyond everyone’s expectations. The Royal Xuan Temple did not dare to touch him. It was funny how they thought Luo Junlin had returned in order to kill Ye Futian and destroy Cangye. Emperor Luo also said so. But what was the reality?

How hilarious.

“It’s all him. We were bewitched by Emperor Chu. Master Ye, please forgive us,” an emperor said, pointing at Emperor Chu.

“B*stard,” Emperor Chu roared in anger. He looked at Ye Futian and said, “Master Ye, I know that I am wrong. I swear that from now on, I will only listen to your orders.”

“Do you think that you still have value?” Ye Futian glanced coldly at Emperor Chu. Does he still want to live?

During the first time, Ye Futian forgave them. The second betrayal was, however, unforgivable.

Emperor Chu looked at the nobles on the back of the Kunpeng and became hopeless. That time, Ye Futian needed them to protect Cangye, and therefore chose to forgive them. How about now? After Ye Futian’s return this time, would anyone dare to touch Cangye again?

There would be none.

This time, he was not only valued by major forces. Instead, he led many nobles here himself.

“From today onwards, the six kingdoms of yours will no longer exist,” Ye Futian said coldly. “Kill them.”

“Yes.” The nine Loulan Silver Snow Guards stepped out. They walked forward and instantly surrounded the six emperors, holding a silver spear each. Immediately, snow started to fall around them and an extremely cold aura engulfed the entire place. All the people below the Noble Plane started to shiver uncontrollably.

The six emperors were desperate. Each of the nine nobles before them was stronger than any of them.

Emperor Chu did not seem to be resigned to his fate. An extremely violent Spiritual Qi started to rage, and willow branches danced in the air, striking towards Ye Futian with an incredibly sharp aura. Emperor Chu was still struggling.

However, beside Ye Wuchen, a cultivator stepped out. In an instant, sword qi filled the air and turned into an appalling sword screen, enveloping Ye Futian and the rest. The sharp willow branches swayed gently onto the sword screen, and an ear-piercing sound actually erupted, but they could not penetrate the screen at all.

At the same time, the Silver Snow Guards moved. Snow danced in the sky and their spears pierced out like dragons. The terrifying snowstorm tried to bury the six emperors while an extreme coldness exploded from the silver spears.

The nine spears, along with the snowstorm, finally arrived and a silvery light enveloped the whole space around the six emperors. Then, everyone saw a strikingly brilliant, dazzling silvery light.

“No…” Miserable cries erupted. Overpowered in terms of grades, Emperor Chu and the other five did not even have the chance to show their powers. The sky-blotting silver light penetrated their bodies like snow, and the silver spears passed through their throats, but there was no blood. Their blood and bodies were frozen directly. They stood motionlessly as if they had turned into statues.

The nine nobles flashed and returned behind Ye Futian quietly as if they had not done anything.

The cultivators from the Royal Xuan Temple looked at the nine nobles. Who were they? Clearly, they were not from the College. Then why were they beside Ye Futian?

Emperor Luo, as well as the other emperors, did not, however, bother about the identity of the nine nobles. He only saw the death of the six emperors. They were killed like ants. At this instant, he felt sad because of the death of his kind. Would his ending be like this?

As for Minister Hua and Nandou Yue, their faces turned completely pale, and even their bodies were trembling slightly, due to either the coldness of the air or the coldness within their hearts.

They were emperors, the high-ups at all the places. In the Hundred Lands, they were kings. However, because of just one sentence from Ye Futian, the six emperors all died, turning into frozen statues.

Suddenly, Nandou Yue thought about Nandou Tai who had entered the Nobles Plane not long ago. An intense fear filled his heart!

Chapter 298: The Supercilious Nandou Tai

 

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

It was not just Emperor Luo, Minister Hua, and Nandou Yue who felt fear. Every single emperor present, who had been drinking and happily chatting with Emperor Luo about the future, felt some coldness fill their bodies.

At this exact moment, Ye Futian raised his head and glanced at them casually. His look was filled with iciness and ridicule.

Ye Futian obviously knew why these emperors were here. They were probably all waiting for Emperor Luo to destroy Cangye and really knew how to take advantage of an uncontrollable situation.

Unfortunately, they were wrong.

Seeing Ye Futian’s look, all the emperors started to hate Emperor Luo. This b*stard actually told them that he would kill Ye Futian in a few days’ time and attack Cangye. They were all waiting for their benefits. However, at the moment, the six emperors had been frozen into statues, standing at their spots. This scene was too much.

Turning his head, Ye Futian looked at Emperor Luo and Luo Junlin, and said, “There are four days left. You can start to prepare for your funerals.” After that, he turned around and said, “Let’s go.”

There were only four days left before the scheduled battle between him and Luo Junlin. He would let Emperor Luo spend the four days full of anxiety.

The Kunpeng ascended into the air and flew off into the distance. Outside the Nandou Nation Imperial Palace, countless people stared at the departing Kunpeng and their hearts trembled fiercely. Ye Futian had broken into the palace by force and left in one piece. The cultivators from the Royal Xuan Temple did not manage to make them stay.

“That’s Ye Danchen and Ye Lingxi,” someone said. Everyone also noticed the two on the back of the Kunpeng. The two were brought into the palace by Emperor Chu, and now they were brought back by Ye Futian directly. What did this mean?

Ye Futian came to the Nandou Nation Imperial Palace for them and successfully brought them back.

What exactly happened in the palace?

Nobody knew. At the moment, the palace was in dead silence. The six frozen statues stood there, and their throats all had similar wounds. Emperor Luo and Luo Junlin were speechless; Ye Futian asked them to prepare for their funerals.

The people from the Royal Xuan Temple gave a cold humph, after which they left. The various emperors did not continue to flatter. At the moment, they were only thinking about how to redeem themselves. What did the look from Ye Futian before he left exactly mean? Would he come back to get even with them?

“I need to go back and inform the leader.” Nandou Yue suddenly thought of something. Ye Futian had come in such an overpowering way. Once he returned to Donghai, it would be a disaster for the Nandou Clan.

Luo Mengyan stared at the disappearing figure. She lowered her head slightly and her eyes were red. A strange feeling developed in her heart.

He is back. The master is right.

Turning around, Luo Mengyan left the place. Over the year, she had become much more mature.

“Minister Hua, announce this to the public: four days later, prince Luo Junlin will battle with Ye Futian outside the Imperial Palace. Life-and-death battle,” Emperor Luo said coldly, looking into the distance. “In this battle, he will surely slay Ye Futian.” His voice was very firm as if he was giving himself confidence. Luo Junlin could not afford to lose this battle. Defeat would be equivalent to death. He would die as well.

“Yes.” Minister Hua nodded and turned around, walking out of the palace. Nandou Yue also followed him and left. He was already not in the mood to congratulate Emperor Luo. Moreover, he would be trying to kill himself should he do so at the moment.

“Everyone, please help yourself,” Emperor Luo said emotionlessly. All the emperors cursed in their minds and hated Emperor Luo to the extreme. This b*stard.

“Brother Luo, we will take our leave first,” an emperor said, folding his hands. Although they really wanted to slap Emperor Luo to death now, they would still try not to offend him. From his words, there would be a life-and-death battle between Luo Junlin and Ye Futian. What if Luo Junlin wins?

The various emperors ascended into the air and left one after another, all feeling very terrible. Emperor Luo sneered and glanced at them, after which he looked at the six frozen statues. All the emperors had come here willingly. They were merely small-minded people.

Luo Mengyan came to the dilapidated courtyard again. Minister Zuo was sitting there as usual, staring blankly at the sky.

“Master.” Luo Mengyan lowered her head as if she was a girl who had done something wrong.

“He is back,” Minister Zuo muttered as if he was speaking to himself.

“Yes, he is back.” Luo Mengyan lifted her head and looked at Minister Zuo. Much of his hair had already turned gray and he appeared to be very old. For some reason, she felt very bitter at the moment.

“Master, you were right. He not only came back, but the people from the Royal Xuan Temple did not dare to touch him,” Luo Mengyan said softly. “That time, father suspected that you were being disloyal. But from the look of it, being the emperor of a kingdom will neither be his extreme nor be his target.”

Her father Emperor Luo had to be respectful towards the people from the Royal Xuan Temple, while Ye Futian scolded them directly. What was an emperor to him? Would her master even betray her father just in order to help Ye Futian become an emperor?

“Betrayal?” Minister Zuo gave a self-mocking smile. “I once wanted to redeem everything, but your father walked towards the abyss step by step. Destined to become an emperor? If I did not see her that day, maybe I will think so as well. In life, sometimes such things do happen. You will meet a person whom you are destined to meet at a particular time. That is no coincidence, but rather fate.”

“Her?” Luo Mengyan did not understand.

Minister Zuo recalled that fascinating figure in the sky. Her surname was Donghuang, while his surname was Ye.

They met in front of Emperor Ye Qing’s statue. The two had a similar temperament. It was like they were born with it.

“Mengyan, you are already much more mature than three years ago, and not as capricious as that time. In the future, you still need to live your life properly, and not under the shadow of this period. Forget what is about to happen,” Minister Zuo urged. Luo Mengyan would not die; she was not a short-lived person. However, she was destined to be alone for her entire life.

Although he said this, some things could not be changed by mere words.

Luo Mengyan seemed to have vaguely understood something and felt extremely sad. With some tear marks at the corners of her eyes, she said softly, “Master, if at that time I was not so capricious, if at that time I could be closer to him, and did not act superior because I was the princess, could I have changed everything?”

Minister Zuo shook his head and said, “Silly girl. It’s not your fault.”

Luo Mengyan’s eyes turned completely red. For some reason, tears started to flow down her cheeks continuously.

…

The Kunpeng soared in the sky. Emperor Ye also could not remain calm after the trip to the Nandou Nation.

Luo Junlin returned to kill Ye Futian? How ironic.

“Under Ye, you can settle the six nations including the Yunchu Nation,” Ye Futian said.

“Alright.” Emperor Ye nodded.

“Feiyang, you can let senior Kun send Uncle Ye and the rest back to Cangye first. I have something to settle in Donghai City,” Ye Futian said to Liu Feiyang. There were some things in Donghai which he had to deal with.

“Do you need us to follow you?” Liu Feiyang asked.

“Nope. It’s some family matter of my master and masteress. I will take care of them myself. The Silver Snow Guards will follow me,” Ye Futian said.

“Okay,” Liu Feiyang nodded. Then, the group split into two. Emperor Ye, Liu Feiyang, Ye Wuchen, and the rest would return to Cangye. Ye Futian, Hua Jieyu, Yu Sheng, Hua Fengliu, Nandou Wenyin, Yi Xiang and Tang Lan would go to Donghai.

…

The Donghai City was quite remote and close to the East Sea. It was the main city of the East Sea Prefecture.

The news that prince Luo Junlin had returned had obviously spread to Donghai. However, the impact here was clearly much weaker than the Imperial City. The two places were too far apart, and the people here could not feel the atmosphere there. Only major clans would pay close attention to the situation in the Nandou Nation. To the Donghai City, the most significant event recently was that the leader of the Nandou Clan had stepped into the Noble Plane.

After the news spread, an endless stream of people started to visit the clan and give them presents, almost destroying the gates of the Nandou Clan. In addition, people from many major clans wanted to ally with the Nandou Clan through marriage. They sent their men to marry the ladies in the Nandou Clan or sent their princesses to the Nandou Clan.

In the past, such a thing would definitely not happen. Although the Nandou Clan was similarly very strong before this and was indeed the most powerful clan in Donghai, it was still an old royal family. The emperor was suspicious and would surely not allow it to grow excessively. It was therefore not necessarily a good idea to be too close to the Nandou Clan. However, the situation at the moment was already different. At the instant when Nandou Tai stepped into the Noble Plane, they knew that many things would change. Emperor Luo might need to rely on his powers.

Today, a grand banquet was being held in the Nandou Clan. All the powerful people from the Donghai City had come here to send their congratulations.

Inside the Nandou Clan, the banquet seats were filled with people. All the major forces from the Donghua City had all arrived.

An example was the Donghai Academy. It was of course led by Yan Shao, the Headmaster of the School of the Emperor Star, and the Art Saint. The Vice Headmaster of the School of the Emperor Star, Han Mo, had died mysteriously while chasing Ye Futian. At the moment, the Art Saint had taken over the position of the Vice Headmaster.

Apart from the people from the Donghai Academy, Lord Luo was also here, as well as large clans such as the Lin Family. Lin Xiyue was among the people of the Lin Family; she was sitting with her father.

Mu Hong, whom Hua Fengliu and Ye Futian had visited before, was also here. He was Hua Fengliu’s friend and was in the Arcana Plane. That time, he rejected taking Ye Futian in as his disciple.

In summary, almost all the important people from the Donghai City were present. Nobody dared to not give a noble some face.

A noble was someone who might become an emperor.

After everyone had sat down, Nandou Tai stepped in slowly with a majestic gait and a noble style. He glanced at the crowd with a dignified look and then approached the only seat at the front, after which he sat down.

“Greetings, Nandou Clan Leader.” Everyone stood up one after another and saluted, appearing to be extremely respectful. From the moment he stepped into the Noble Plane, Nandou Tai’s status was already different.

Nandou Tai glanced at the crowd with a sharp look, feeling very pleased. The scene made him feel the honor his ancestors once had—the feeling of being worshiped by everyone. This day was not far away.

“Everyone, please sit,” Nandou Tai said, waving his hand and fully displaying his style as a noble. Everyone thanked him and then sat down.

Nandou Tai smiled. An emperor was worshiped by everyone just like this. At the moment, he was already a real king of the Donghai City, and the next step would be to become the emperor of a kingdom. He had already reached the required level, and all that was needed was an appropriate opportunity.

He glanced at Nandou Wenshan who was lowering his head and sneered in his heart. So what if you are a direct descendant of the royal family?

At the moment, he was already a true king. After the incident at that time, he did not punish Nandou Wenshan at all, because did not want to cross the line and also did not want another internal conflict.

However, at the moment, the so-called descendant of the king no longer needed to exist, because he was the king. After Emperor Luo destroyed Ye Futian and the Cangye Kingdom, Nandou Wenshan and his relatives could disappear as well!

Chapter 299: Every Single One of Them

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Since the School of the Emperor Star unified Donghai Academy, it had been taking firm control over the academy. However, as the best place to cultivate in the entire East Sea Prefecture, many young people from various places would still come here to cultivate.

The academy was full of lively young people, many of whom were also discussing the situation of the Nandou Clan. A noble had actually appeared in Donghai City, causing many juniors in the academy to develop a sense of admiration.

At the moment, a group of people with extraordinary temperaments appeared outside Donghai Academy and stepped into it. They were, of course, Ye Futian and his team.

Ye Futian, Hua Jieyu, Yu Sheng, Yi Qingxuan, and Tang Wan walked in front, stepping into the familiar place. They all felt that the things here had stayed the same, but the people had changed. Two years ago, they were cultivating here, but it was as if a long time had passed. They even felt like the environment was already somewhat unfamiliar.

Yi Xiang, Hua Fengliu, Nandou Wenyin, and Tang Lan similarly sighed with emotions. They were also part of Donghai Academy in the past, and Yi Xiang was even the Headmaster of the School of the Finance Star. Hua Fengliu and Nandou Wenyin had cultivated in the School of the Emperor Star before, while Tang Lan had cultivated in the School of the Finance Star. However, was the Donghai Academy now still the same Donghai Academy?

The auras of Ye Futian and his team members were too outstanding and therefore they attracted the attention of all the disciples instantly, especially Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu who were walking at the front. Their looks were really too amazing. They are probably not disciples of Donghai Academy, right?

Suddenly, a disciple who was about 18-years-old walked past. Seeing Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu, his look immediately froze.

“Ye Futian, Hua Jieyu.” He stopped and muttered to himself, “Headmaster Yi.” Then, he turned around quickly and ran into the distance. Immediately, the news that Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu had returned alarmed the entire Donghai Academy. Even those young people were shocked after knowing their identities. Are they the ones who caused a great disturbance in the Nandou Nation that time? They were from Donghai Academy.

After a while, some elders came to the place. Seeing Yi Xiang, Hua Fengliu, and the rest, they took in a deep breath.

“Yi Xiang,” someone shouted.

“Where is Yan Shao?” Yi Xiang asked directly.

“Why are you back here?” someone questioned.

“Let’s go to the School of the Emperor Star,” Ye Futian said coldly. The group continued to walk forward. When they reached the School of the Emperor Star, many disciples had already come down from the mountain and were staring coldly at them. Of course, some vigilance could be felt from the disciples.

“Where is Yan Shao?” Ye Futian asked. “Is my grandmaster buried at the School of the Emperor Star?”

That time, he had warned Yan Shao that his grandmaster must be buried at the School of the Emperor Star. Otherwise, he would let the whole school be buried with his grandmaster.

“The School of the Emperor Star is not a graveyard,” someone said coldly.

“So this means my grandmaster is not buried here.” Ye Futian’s tone became cold. He started to step forward.

“Ye Futian, Nandou Tai has already entered the Noble Plane. I advise all of you to leave,” someone said.

“Nandou Tai, noble?” Ye Futian sneered. He looked at Yi Xiang and said, “Grandmaster’s death was directly caused by Minister Hua and Nandou Tai right?”

“Yes,” Yi Xiang nodded.

“Okay, Nandou Tai will be buried with him,” Ye Futian said emotionlessly. The hearts of the people from the School of the Emperor Star trembled.

Yi Xiang took a step forward and a powerful might spread out. Looking at the people from the School of the Emperor Star, he asked, “Where is Elder Qin buried?”

Feeling the pressure from Yi Xiang, the faces of the people from the School of the Emperor Star darkened, but they still did not speak.

Bang. Yi Xiang stepped forward and punched out. In that instant, thousands of afterimages burst out from his fist. The expressions of the people in front changed drastically as they tried to block. However, following many loud bangs, they flew out directly one after another and spat up much blood. Their faces turned pale as they gazed at Yi Xiang. The Headmaster of the School of the Finance Star was becoming stronger and stronger.

“Where?” Yi Xiang stepped forward.

“After Elder Qin died, the School of the Emperor Star discussed how to bury him. The school is a place for cultivation and obviously cannot be used to bury anyone. Therefore, we cremated Elder Qin’s body. His ashes have been placed at the location where he used to live. In this way, we did not bring disgrace to him,” someone said.

“Ashes.” Ye Futian gave a somewhat dreary smile. He flashed and started walking in the air. Hua Jieyu followed him and they went to the place where Hua Jieyu once lived, which was also where Elder Qin had resided.

When they arrived at Elder Qin’s former residence, the place was already overgrown with weeds. The dilapidated courtyard had not been cleaned for a long time and was even sealed up. Nobody cared about the place.

In the old house where Elder Qin used to live, there was a cinerary casket. Ye Futian and Hua Jieyu stood in front of the cinerary casket and felt very sad. Tears flowed down from Hua Jieyu’s eyes as she said softly, “Grandmaster.”

Ye Futian’s eyes were also slightly red. He still remembered Elder Qin teaching him how to play the guqin at this place during that time. The smile from the kindly elder was so amiable. That day after waking up in the morning, the elder saw him with Jieyu and blessed them with eternal love.

He also recalled the music “A Chaotic Nation” at the Nandou Clan that time. Although Elder Qin was about to die, he played the piece with much vigor and dignity which remained in everyone’s memories forever. However, after he died, he was merely placed here alone.

Thinking about this, Ye Futian felt an intense sorrow surging up his heart.

The elder was laid quietly in the School of the Emperor Star. Most disciples of Donghai Academy probably did not even know that such a person existed.

Ye Futian knelt on the ground and started kowtowing at the dust-filled cinerary casket. His head collided with the ground and actually produced a clear sound.

With her face wet with tears, Hua Jieyu knelt down and also started to kowtow at the deceased elder. Then, Hua Fengliu and Nandou Wenyin walked up as well and knelt down. This was their master.

“Grandmaster, you like the School of the Emperor Star. I will let you stay here. Although you like a quiet environment, I do not hope that you will still be so lonely after passing. Therefore, I will do certain things. Grandmaster, please forgive me.” Ye Futian raised his head and looked at the cinerary casket.

“Donghai Academy should not forget about such a senior.” Yi Xiang also supported Ye Futian. Elder Qin had no intention of becoming reputed—otherwise, he would not have stayed alone in the School of the Emperor Star to practice guqin—but they could not bear seeing him being still so lonely after dying.

“Yes,” Ye Futian nodded. Then, he stood up and walked outside. Some coldness flashed across his eyes. He ascended into the air and flew towards the most central part of the School of the Emperor Star, while the Silver Snow Guards followed him closely. The group reached the top of the glorious palace in the school. Below them, there was a straight flight of stairs that could lead all the way down from the School of the Emperor Star.

“Ye Futian, how dare you.” Seeing Ye Futian being so rude, many people from the School of the Emperor Star came to scold him.

“I’ll give you an hour. All scram. From today onwards, the School of the Emperor Star will no longer exist,” Ye Futian said coldly. His voice spread towards the distance, causing many people to be astonished.

During the time when Ye Futian was younger, he stood at the gates of the School of the Emperor Star. He played “Decree of the General” and allowed everyone to witness his unparalleled elegance. Today, he stood on top of the School of the Emperor Star and announced that from that day on, there would be no more School of the Emperor Star.

“Arrogant.” An Arcana Plane cultivator stepped forward. Immediately, Silver Nine glanced at him and a noble-level ice intent bloomed. With just one look, the Arcana Plane cultivator stopped in the air. Then snow covered his body and he turned into an ice statue in midair. Accompanied by a clear sound, the frozen statue exploded and his body was crushed directly with it.

Immediately, the looks from all the people in the School of the Emperor Star froze and their faces turned pale. The nine cultivators stood behind Ye Futian and an extremely terrifying coldness spread from them. That was the aura of nobles; they were nine nobles.

“Seal the School of the Emperor Star with ice,” Ye Futian said coldly. The nine nobles stepped forward and walked towards different directions. An intense coldness engulfed the entire school and snow suddenly started to fall from the sky. Every piece of snow was filled with bone-penetrating iciness.

When the snow landed on the cultivators from the School of the Emperor Star, they actually felt that the coldness was seeping into their bones. Soon, the school was filled with heavy snow.

“It’s so cold.” All the disciples of the School of the Emperor Star were shivering. Even those who were cultivating were forced to stop due to the coldness, after which they walked out of their places. Then, the cultivators from the school rushed down the mountain one after another.

“Go to the Nandou Clan and inform the Headmaster,” someone said. The snow was getting heavier and the place was also getting colder. Below the School of the Emperor Star, the disciples of Donghai Academy rushed over one by one and raised their heads to look at the snow-filled sky above the school. They all felt a horrifying coldness surround them. Gradually, the School of the Emperor Star seemed to be covered with a silvery layer and became crystal clear.

“Err…” The disciples of Donghai Academy all seemed to be flabbergasted.

Are they going to freeze the entire School of the Emperor Star?

This is crazy!

Ye Futian stood at the peak of the School of the Emperor Star. Around him, an endless amount of snow danced and turned into a snowman. Then, he used Spiritual Qi as his sword and actually started to carve in the snow. He closed his eyes and the image of the elder playing the guqin appeared vividly in his mind. His sword danced in the air continuously and snow filled the entire place.

Slowly, a statue depicting an elder sitting cross-legged and playing the guqin appeared before him. The statue was very large, and its height reached ten meters. With Ye Futian’s carving, he gradually started to look more lively. Ye Futian was an inscriber and could naturally carve.

Time passed by slowly. The School of the Emperor Star was already fully covered with ice, and the huge statue was finally completed. The kindly elder was sitting there quietly and his callus-filled hands were placed on the strings of the guqin. However, Ye Futian did not stop. He continued to carve a crane which stood beside the elder with its head raised high. Hua Jieyu, Hua Fengliu and the rest all watched in silence. The statue really resembled the actual person in terms of appearance and expression.

Then, Ye Futian took out Elder Qin’s ashes and buried them below the statue. He turned around and said to Silver One, “Senior, I hope that the statue will remain here forever.”

Silver One walked forward. Then, an extremely frightening coldness erupted from his body and a snowstorm raged in the air. A powerful spell was cast and gushed towards the statues. Very soon, the two statues were covered by a silvery layer and looked crystal clear, as if they would remain frozen for thousands of years.

Walking back, Ye Futian glanced at the frozen School of the Emperor Star, after which he said, “We will go to the Nandou Clan now and bring Nandou Tai and Yan Shao here. I want them to be turned into ice statues and kneel down in front of grandmaster to repent forever. And also Minister Hua and Emperor Luo.”

These were the culprits who had caused his grandmaster to die. He would bring them here, every single one of them!