(A/N: Bonus Chapter = 100 Power Stones)
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Amid the chaos in the Demon Imperial Hall, the Little Demon Empress and Ren Zu had finally arrived. It could be said that they arrived just in the nick of time, and yet it was extremely thrilling. This was because if they had arrived just a moment later, as soon as Yun Qinghong's lightning-tinted blood exploded, he would surely have died.
On their journey back to the Demon Imperial Hall, Ren Zu had thought of dozens of different situations that might be unfolding here.
But the chaos in the Demon Imperial Hall caused him to furrow his brows, and the moment he saw the state Yun Qinghong and Mu Yurou were in, a spark of realization flashed in his dark, calm, and indifferent eyes, as serene as two pools of water. He immediately moved toward them, teleporting to their front while calling out.
"Father, Mother!"
"Zu… Zu'er!"
Looking at Ren Zu who appeared before them, Yun Qinghong and Mu Yurou's eyes began to well with tears, and they were dazed as if they had started dreaming.
Ren Zu urgently asked, "Father, Mother, how are you… are you seriously injured?"
Based on his abilities, he could tell with a single glance that although Mu Yurou was injured, she was not in critical condition. However, Yun Qinghong's face was pale, his lips purple; most of his shirt was stained with blood red, and besides being seriously injured, most of his vital energy had been depleted. So, without wasting a moment thinking, he immediately pressed his palm against Yun Qinghong's chest and circulated his Profound Energy, transforming it into the profound light element with full force, slowly healing and stabilizing his father…
"Zu'er… you're alive… my Zu'er isn't dead… that's great… that's great…" Mu Yurou didn't care where she was, and at that moment, nothing else mattered to her. She simply threw herself forward and tightly embraced her son; her tears fell like rain, sobbing soundlessly.
Ren Zu said softly, "Your son has been unfilial to Father and Mother, how could I allow myself to die… Father, Mother, I've made you worry and suffer this time…"
With him using the healing properties of the profound light element, Yun Qinghong's injuries rapidly diminished, and even his five senses became clearer. He looked at Ren Zu, and even this iron-willed man was shedding tears: "It's good that you're back… it's good that you're back… you're still alive… that's the act of filial piety we wanted… in this life of mine, even if it's lost… I'll have no regrets."
"Father, don't say such nonsense!" Ren Zu said calmly, "Your injuries… this small loss of blood essence, it's nothing!"
A small jade vial appeared in his hand as if it had always been there. With a gentle motion, he took out two softly glowing pills, radiating a medicinal fragrance that immediately cleared the stifling air of the hall.
"These pills will restore your strength and heal your wounds. One for each of you."
He handed one to Yun Qinghong first, then to Mu Yurou, leaving no room for objections. The two, without hesitation, swallowed the pills.
The moment they touched their throats, a stream of pure warmth coursed through their bodies. The medicinal energy spread like ripples in a lake, regenerating flesh, bones, and even the essence of their profound veins.
Mu Yurou trembled slightly, already feeling the pain subside, while tears still streamed down her face. Yun Qinghong, on the other hand, felt a robust energy reignite in his body, as if his life had been rekindled by a sacred flame.
"Zu'er…" Yun Qinghong's voice was hoarse, but it carried an indescribable emotion. He clenched his fists, tears still marking his eyes. "These pills… you—"
Ren Zu interrupted him with a gentle smile, though his gaze remained as cold and resolute as ever:
"Don't think about how I got them. Just focus on recovering. Both of you need to be well. I'm here now… so from now on, there's nothing to fear."
"Good…" Yun Qinghong closed his eyes with just a single, small word, but it carried an immense amount of gratitude.
Although the Little Demon Empress had returned, they were still surrounded by powerful enemies, and based on the strength Duke Huai possessed, they had not yet escaped the crisis. But at this moment, he still smiled while crying; he wasn't the least bit anxious, resentful, or enraged, only grateful and content… His entire family had finally reunited, and that was an extravagant wish he thought he would never achieve again in his lifetime.
On the other hand, Ren Zu's act of appearing and saving his parents was enough to draw attention to him. The gazes that were previously fixed on Yun Qinghong, the Little Demon Empress, or the life-and-death situation now instinctively turned toward him.
His smooth black hair fell to the small of his back, reflecting light in a cold, silky sheen, like freshly combed wet silk. Each of his movements made those strands glide gently, as if even the air had become obedient to him. His eyes, black and profound, resembled two still lakes at midnight, calm on the surface but with the feeling of infinite abysses hidden in their darkness. Those who dared to stare into them for more than a few seconds felt their own souls being drawn in, their thoughts scattered, their hearts beating uncontrollably.
His skin was fair and flawless, like polished jade. The contours of his face were defined yet soft, without a single imperfection, as if a divine craftsman had spent a thousand years carving just to achieve this perfection. His thin, slightly curved lips carried a provocative tranquility, the kind of subtle smile that made any promise spoken by him sound like an irresistible command.
The indifference in his expression, combined with this overwhelming beauty, only intensified the torment and fascination of everyone.
Who was this immortal who accompanied the Little Demon Empress…?
Could it be… Yun Ren Zu from the rumors!?
Since when was he *this* beautiful!?
"S-since when was he… so beautiful…?" murmured one of the Yun Clan Elders, unable to contain the thought.
"Is it just me… or does he seem even more dazzling than the Demon Emperor himself in his youth?" another couldn't help but whisper, feeling embarrassed the moment the words left his mouth.
The younger female disciples present, who until then had been trembling in fear, lost themselves in their own daydreams. Some covered their lips with their hands, trying to hide the sudden flush on their faces.
Even the men, hardened warriors and seasoned elders, felt their hearts beat a little faster!
On the other hand, the Little Demon Empress slowly swept her gaze across the entire battlefield. Her soft lips, however, let out a cold, chilling voice: "Who will explain to this Empress exactly what is happening here!"
The Little Demon Empress's voice carried an overwhelmingly heavy pressure that dispelled all the attention those present were giving to Ren Zu… who knew how many times heavier than before. Even if someone didn't look at her, just hearing her voice, they would be unable to breathe and would feel their entire body stiffen.
The Little Demon Empress, who was originally thought to be dead, appeared on the day of the new emperor's ascension, even bringing with her the mark of the Golden Crow and returning with the awakened Golden Crow bloodline! This was undoubtedly the most shocking and inopportune sight in the Illusory Demon Realm.
The leader of the Demon Emperor's imperial guards stepped forward. His voice trembled slightly as he said, "Little Demon Empress, four months ago, there was absolutely no trace of you, and Duke Huai said you had gone to the Golden Crow Lightning Flame Valley… everyone thought you had met with misfortune there. That's why… that's why… today is… is… the new emperor's ascension ceremony."
"Ascension ceremony?" The Little Demon Empress slowly turned her gaze, pointing her cold, freezing stare at Duke Huai, along with everyone standing behind him. "Duke Huai. You are truly impressive. How are you worthy of wearing the robes of an emperor?"
The Demon Empress's fury, that shocking wave of pressure, made everyone choke for a moment. Several of those who had defected to Duke Huai in recent months were in a confused mental state. They stood foolishly frightened, completely lost. However, most of the superpowers, especially those who had long been on Duke Huai's side, exchanged glances, and gradually, their initial confusion faded. So what if the Little Demon Empress had crawled out of her grave? The strength of Duke Huai's side had long surpassed that of the Little Demon Empress. Over the past few months, it had swelled to an even greater extent… Aside from the tens of thousands of years of prestige and power the Demon Emperor Clan possessed, what did the Little Demon Empress have to compete with Duke Huai?
The Little Demon Empress's appearance was merely another inconvenience at the ascension ceremony! Today, not to mention the Little Demon Empress, even if the former Demon Emperor were revived… they had no intention of stopping Duke Huai's ascension!
After a quick exchange of glances, all the experts on Duke Huai's side calmed down. Now that things had reached this point, they had no way to retreat, nor did they need to! Duke Zhong stepped forward, meeting the Little Demon Empress's gaze and saying, "Little Demon Empress! For four whole months, there was no sign of you. We all thought you had met with misfortune in the Golden Crow Lightning Flame Valley."
"In these past few months, if it weren't for Duke Huai… if it weren't for the new emperor taking charge of the situation, the Illusory Demon Realm would have fallen into complete chaos! The new emperor's ascension is supported by everyone and meets everyone's expectations… why do you reprimand the new emperor?"
Facing the Little Demon Empress, Duke Zhong's words were harsh, without a trace of respect, openly criticizing, and utterly without apprehension. Clearly, he no longer saw her as the empress of the Illusory Demon Realm.
"Duke Zhong, you've got some guts, huh!" Mu Yubai sneered, "You dare to be disrespectful to the Little Demon Empress, speaking rudely. It seems these people are ready to openly rebel now!"
"What did Duke Zhong say that was wrong?" Helian Kuang shouted, forcibly suppressing Mu Yubai's voice: "Little Demon Empress, you're still alive, and that's truly a pleasant surprise, but you disappeared for four whole months without a trace, so the Illusory Demon Realm thought you were dead. Thus, the 'Little Demon Empress' would naturally become history! Now that the new emperor has donned the imperial robes, what's done cannot be undone. It's only reasonable that the true emperor of the Illusory Demon Realm is now Duke Huai! And no longer the Little Demon Empress!"
"Hah!" Mu Feiyan laughed coldly: "As the Patriarch of a Guardian Family of the Demon Emperor Clan, you have the audacity to say such outrageous words! The honor of hundreds of generations of Helian ancestors has been completely thrown away by this generation!"
"Hmph!" Helian Kuang's expression didn't change: "Our Helian Family protects the true emperor of the Illusory Demon Realm! What we protect is the peace of the Illusory Demon Realm! Not to mention that the Little Demon Empress is a woman, based solely on ability, the new emperor surpasses the Little Demon Empress! Based on public opinion, the new emperor is better than the Little Demon Empress! The new emperor is more suitable as the Emperor of the Illusory Demon Realm than the Little Demon Empress! The only reason the Little Demon Empress could be the Empress of the Illusory Demon Realm for a hundred years was simply due to the Demon Emperor's bloodline! She abandoned the Illusory Demon Realm without hesitation, not even caring, disappearing suddenly for four months, causing great chaos… and now that she's back, what prestige, what moral ground does she have to continue leading the Illusory Demon Realm?!"
Ren Zu, who had remained silent beside his parents until then, slightly raised his chin. His black gaze slid toward Helian Kuang, like a blade dipped in ice.
He took a step forward.
And then he smiled, a light, almost lazy smile, but one that carried a sharp poison.
"Helian Kuang… is that how you talk? Like a dog switching masters after thinking the old one died?"
His words fell like muffled thunder.
Helian Kuang's pupils narrowed, his mouth instinctively opened, but no words came out. He felt as if he had been stripped bare before everyone, his justifications reduced to dust, such cruel words from such a beautiful face…
Ren Zu didn't stop there.
"You speak of 'protecting the peace of the Illusory Demon Realm'? Heh… don't make me laugh. Since when do traitorous dogs have the right to talk about peace? You cling to Duke Huai's robes like it's your new bone, wagging your tail and barking to please. Is that what the Helian Family has become? Guardians? No, mere mutts."
"You have the mission to protect the Demon Emperor Clan, and you even proclaimed unparalleled loyalty, unchanging even in the face of death, yet now you're reprimanding the Little Demon Empress with your head held high… how impressive! You truly have no sense of shame! I really want to ask Patriarch Helian, who was it that united the infinitely chaotic Illusory Demon Realm? Who was it that gave the Illusory Demon Realm tens of thousands of years of peace, allowing both humans and demons to coexist peacefully? Who was it that guided your Guardian Families to reign over these lands under the heavens, allowing you to stand at the peak of the Illusory Demon Realm for tens of thousands of years? And who was it that allowed certain ungrateful, shameless dukes to live in glory and splendor since birth?! Was it the Demon Emperor Clan… or was it this 'new emperor' you can't wait to grovel to?!"
"You…" The moment Ren Zu finished speaking, Helian Kuang's heart swelled violently. He couldn't defend himself against his words…
"You actually dared to grandiosely proclaim that this Duke Huai is more suitable to become the Emperor of the Illusory Demon Realm than the Little Demon Empress, hahaha! That's the biggest joke of all. If it weren't for the Demon Emperor Clan, Duke Huai wouldn't be worth even a fart. What qualifications would he have to compete with the Little Demon Empress!" Ren Zu's gaze hardened, and he said seriously, "You keep blaming the Little Demon Empress for disappearing for four months… so why don't you ask your new emperor why the Little Demon Empress disappeared for four months? He knows… very well!"
His words silenced everyone.
"You're the Young Patriarch Yun, right? The one who was thought to be dead along with the Little Demon Empress, what exactly happened?" The Lord of the Heavenly Demon Region, Qin Zheng, asked anxiously: "Four months ago, what exactly happened? Could it really be that Duke Huai…"
Ren Zu turned his gaze, and facing the attention of the entire arena, he said lightly, "Ladies and gentlemen who have been in the Demon Imperial City for the past few months, perhaps you've more or less heard some rumors about the ambitions of Duke Huai's Palace! However, besides Duke Huai's Palace harboring ill intentions, they are tens of thousands of times more malicious and manipulative than you think! Four months ago, it was he, Duke Huai… along with his long-missing father, Duke Ming, who took advantage of the Little Demon Empress's weakened state to kill her. I protected her and used a treasure that allowed us to escape, but we were sent directly to the Golden Crow Lightning Flame Valley because of it!"
Ren Zu's words echoed through the Imperial Hall like muffled thunder.
A suffocating silence took over the place. Even those who had already chosen Duke Huai's side couldn't stop their hearts from trembling.
It was as if each syllable spoken by Ren Zu was an invisible blow to their convictions, shattering justifications, tearing masks, and exposing the absurdity of their betrayal.
Helian Kuang's face was rigid, his mouth opening and closing without making a sound, like a fish out of water. No response came, because there was no response.
"Those… those words…" murmured one of the Helian elders, unable to lift his gaze to his patriarch.
The younger female disciples of the guardian families were completely lost. Ren Zu's beauty was already enough to stir their hearts, but now, combined with his commanding presence and relentless voice, the enchantment became inescapable. One of them let slip in a trembling whisper:
"He… he's not just beautiful… he's like a deity descending to the mortal world…"
The hardened warriors, who had previously boasted loyalty to Duke Huai, felt their faces burn. One of them, unable to control his thoughts, swallowed hard, staring at Ren Zu and wondering in shock:
"Since when… since when did Yun Qinghong's son become like this…? If… if he were the emperor… I…"
Even the Yun Clan elders were stunned. For them, the young master's return was already an impossible blessing, but seeing him take center stage in the hall, delivering words that silenced dozens of powerhouses at once, was like witnessing the rise of a star destined to swallow the heavens.
"Enough!!"
Duke Huai's voice finally erupted, laden with fury and pressure, like thunder shattering the silence.
Those words broke the stupor everyone was immersed in, like a bucket of cold water thrown over a forbidden dream. The weight of his aura surged through the hall, suffocating the weaker hearts and bringing them back to reality.
"Don't be swayed by the poisonous words of a brat who just returned!" he shouted, his expression twisted, his eyes sparking with hatred and resentment: "Ren Zu is nothing but a kid who hid cowardly for four months, daring to fabricate slanders against me and Duke Huai's Palace!"
He took a step forward, his demonic power bursting like a black tide: "You forget who sustained the Illusory Demon Realm while the Little Demon Empress was gone? Who maintained order, prevented external enemies from taking advantage of the chaos, and ensured stability? It was me, Duke Huai! If it weren't for me, this realm would already be in ruins!"
His words made many of his allies waver less. Some of those whose hearts had trembled at Ren Zu's presence now took a deep breath, trying to cling to any justification to avoid losing themselves.
Duke Huai gave a cold laugh and said grimly, "Yun Ren Zu, you've said too much! This emperor originally had some respect for your Yun Family, but… today, you've truly disappointed this emperor too much! The disrespect Yun Qinghong showed this Emperor, this Emperor could tolerate. But now that you, Yun Ren Zu, have appeared, this emperor already knew you'd say the same things as Yun Qinghong… as expected! Your Yun Family spared no effort to incriminate this emperor!"
Ren Zu looked at him coldly, his eyes expressing amusement, as if he were watching a clown struggling to put on a good performance.
"What a pity, there's a laughable hole in your trap," Duke Huai sneered: "I have countless witnesses that four months ago, I was here in the city. You said this emperor plotted against the Little Demon Empress… can this emperor split his body?! Your slander is completely full of holes and is simply making your Yun Family a laughingstock!"
His expression grew even darker: "Your Yun Family is doing its utmost to incriminate this emperor. Even if that's cowardice to the extreme, it can still be considered a form of loyalty to the Demon Emperor's bloodline, so this emperor can tolerate it. However… Yun Ren Zu, you could have stopped at slandering this emperor, but you went so far as to defame my imperial father's reputation!"
"My imperial father was indifferent to fame and wealth, staying out of worldly troubles. Departing from the side of the former Demon Emperor a hundred years ago, he wandered the Illusory Demon Realm and lived his life in the wilderness… everyone knows this! In the past hundred years, not to mention the people, even this emperor hasn't seen my imperial father, and you, a fool from the Yun Family…" Duke Huai's entire body trembled with rage: "You actually dared to defame this emperor's imperial father; that crosses this Emperor's final line… your Yun Family must give this Emperor an explanation today! Otherwise, don't blame this emperor for showing no mercy!"
Ren Zu took a slow step forward, as if he weren't in the midst of a battlefield but strolling through a garden under the moonlight. His black hair slid over his shoulder, reflecting a cold gleam. The slight curve of his lips brought a smile that seemed more like a blade dipped in poison.
"'Imperial father indifferent to fame and wealth'… heh." His voice came out low, too calm, but each syllable seemed to sink into the bones of those who heard it. "Duke Huai, your act is becoming pathetic. The more you speak, the more you betray yourself."
He raised his right hand, and a translucent crystal appeared in his palm, enveloped in a soft, vibrant light.
"… For those unfamiliar with this item, it's something I created and sold over the past year…"
During his year of isolation, he needed resources to advance his cultivation. With that goal in mind, he naturally created various items and sold them, not limited to pills he crafted based on his medical knowledge. One of them was the item currently in his hand: the Memory Jade. Its function was identical to the technique he used with the Golden Crow's soul to create false memories, except it used a small profound formation in its core to emulate memories upon contact with profound energy and the user's intent.
The only limitation was that it could only show real memories, not false ones.
In practical terms, this item was created as a failure in his research to develop his profound mental art.
The moment the item appeared, a wave of shock swept through the hall. Even the oldest and most experienced lost their composure for a second.
"This…" one of the guardian elders murmured, eyes widening. "A Memory Jade! To think the Young Patriarch of the Yun Family created this!"
"… It seems the elder knows what this is, so you must know its effects… It wasn't too difficult, just required some profound formations carved into a core. Anyone with good manipulation of profound energy and basic knowledge of formations could do the same."
After glancing at the elder who recognized the item in his hand, Ren Zu lightly spun the crystal between his fingers, as if it were just a toy. The smile on his lips deepened.
"But anyway… Four months ago, when the Little Demon Empress was ambushed, I had already foreseen that those treacherous dogs from Duke Huai's Palace would try something like this," his black eyes narrowed, glinting like abysses devouring light, "I recorded everything."
He injected a thread of energy into the crystal. Immediately, above the hall, a projection took form, clear as if time had been rewound.
There was the exact moment: the Little Demon Empress with her cultivation sealed, being protected by him, with two figures appearing before them. Duke Huai and Duke Ming!
The images weren't just visual; the sounds of the battle, the words exchanged, everything that happened that day echoed with perfection.
And with that, everyone also discovered the truth from a hundred years ago, who was behind the death of the former Demon Emperor and the Little Demon Emperor himself—it was all the fault of the people from Huai Palace!
The reason they so easily believed images from a small crystal was that many knew about the Memory Jade; it only showed the memories of someone regarding a specific event that the practitioner recorded. It couldn't be altered or used to create false memories through such a treasure.
Absolute silence. No breath dared to manifest too loudly.
Ren Zu closed his hand, and the projection dissipated. The crystal emitted one last spark before vanishing into his palm.
"Duke Huai…" His voice was soft, but each letter cut like steel.
"You said you had 'countless witnesses' guaranteeing your presence in the city? Then explain." His mocking smile returned, slow, cruel. "Explain how a man can be in the imperial hall… and at the same time ambushing the Empress and me."
He tilted his head slightly, like a predator about to toy with its prey.
"Or should we all believe it was just a 'secret twin brother' we've never heard of? Heh… pathetic."
The color drained from the faces of several of Duke Huai's supporters. The weaker ones even stepped back, their eyes full of doubt and fear.
And Duke Huai, though he tried to maintain his composure, was livid, his eyes bloodshot, the mask of confidence and authority shattering before everyone.
Ren Zu then raised his voice, clear and incisive:
"Ladies and gentlemen present, these are irrefutable proofs. The blood of the Demon Emperor that runs in your veins, the heritage of your families, everything was betrayed by this man. Duke Huai's Palace not only tried to assassinate the Little Demon Empress, they plotted against the very Illusory Demon Realm!"
Everyone was aware of the ambitions of Duke Huai's Palace. However, this kind of ambition, to scheme maliciously against the Illusory Demon Emperor and the last heir of the Demon Emperor Clan, were two entirely different concepts! Based on the prestige of the Demon Emperor Clan in the Illusory Demon Realm, it was enough to ignite the anger and wrath of all the citizens of the Illusory Demon Realm, something the entire Illusory Demon Realm could not tolerate!
"Could it be that Duke Huai really…"
"Th-th-this… this is… a conspiracy as vast as the heavens!"
"No matter how bad Duke Huai is, he wouldn't do such a thing… Duke Ming too… this can't have happened!"
"Your Highness, you really…" The one who asked was a middle-aged Monarch who had defected to Duke Huai's Palace, his hands trembling as he spoke. The situation was anything but normal, because this was a situation witnessed by all the heroes of the realm; it could be the great crime of regicide! Although the Demon Emperor's bloodline would soon end, in the Illusory Demon Realm, the prestige of the Demon Emperor Clan, which possessed the Golden Crow bloodline, was unmatched!
Most of the forces that had defected to Duke Huai's Palace had done so because the Little Demon Empress was gradually weakening, and Duke Huai's Palace was becoming stronger. After the Little Demon Empress, the Demon Emperor's bloodline would be severed, and it would be Duke Huai who would rule the lands. For the future of their own families or forces, although defecting to Duke Huai's Palace was an act of disloyalty to the Demon Emperor Clan, based on the situation at that time, they could accept it and make a conscious decision.
But the assassination of the Little Demon Empress was an act that would not be tolerated in the lands of the Illusory Demon Realm. If it had been a perfect assassination without anyone's knowledge, it would be fine. However, if it was leaked… and spread throughout the Illusory Demon Realm, Duke Huai would definitely lose his position; even if he had ten times his power, he still couldn't confront the anger and hostility of the entire Illusory Demon Realm. And the forces that followed Duke Huai would also become targets of ridicule…
"This is a bunch of nonsense!" Duke Zhong roared with all his might, "Just based on a Memory Jade created by Yun Ren Zu himself, you accuse the new emperor of assassinating the Little Demon Empress! Although the new emperor has always had great ambition, he always thought of the world, thinking of the peace and future of the Illusory Demon Realm! Moreover, he always revered the Demon Emperor Clan. He couldn't have done such a thing, and he has no reason to assassinate the Little Demon Empress! There's something strange about this… who knows, this might have been a meticulously planned conspiracy!!"
Even though Duke Zhong was using all his effort to justify himself, his voice was noticeably trembling.
Indeed, just based on the Memory Jade, it wasn't enough to assert that Duke Huai was behind the assassination of the Little Demon Empress. The forces on Duke Huai's side only needed to insist on this point. Moreover, with their overwhelming strength, the Little Demon Empress couldn't do anything. They could even counter by simply insisting on "shifting the blame."
If it had been the Little Demon Empress from four months ago, it would indeed have been so.
However, how could the current Little Demon Empress be compared to before!
The Little Demon Empress, who had been silent until now, merely waiting for the opportunity, looked down; no matter how chaotic the palace was, no matter how the situation changed, her expression didn't change in the slightest. At this moment, she suddenly spoke, her voice incomparably cold, "Yun Jiang, Yun He, Yun Xi!"
The Little Demon Empress's voice carried an oppressive force that practically froze the blood, causing the chaotic hall to quiet down. The three Great Elders of the Yun Family stepped forward, then said respectfully, "What instructions does the Little Demon Empress have?"
"Seize Duke Huai, conduct a Profound Handle Soul Search!"
Duke Huai's expression changed slightly, but consequently, he didn't panic. His lips moved slightly, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.
The [Profound Handle] was the hereditary ability of the Yun Family. It has two forms: Physical Manifestation (it's solid and possesses part of its owner's strength, can take almost any form, and moves according to the user's will) and Spiritual Manifestation (can be used to attack the spirit and read minds).
Under the Profound Handle Soul Search, everything Duke Huai knew would be laid bare; all his secrets, all his crimes would be completely unearthed. It would be presented before everyone. Yun Jiang, Yun He, and Yun Xi all looked puzzled… This was because they were absolutely certain that Duke
Huai wouldn't allow the Profound Handle Soul Search. With the immense amount of force behind Duke Huai, they wouldn't allow anyone near him. However, as Great Elders of the Yun Family, they naturally wouldn't go against the Little Demon Empress's orders. Together, they obeyed, "Yes!"
Yun He shouted, "Duke Huai, if you want to prove your innocence, then honestly accept the Profound Handle Soul Search of our Yun Family! If not, you have ulterior motives! And the crime of regicide will be witnessed by everyone here!"
The three Great Elders leaped together toward Duke Huai. Before they could get close, an incomparably tyrannical wave of profound force flooded them, stopping them, while ten auras from different directions targeted them, causing the three incomparably powerful Great Elders to stiffen. For a moment, they didn't dare move recklessly.
The Little Demon Empress narrowed her eyes, her voice cold enough to pierce bones, "You dare disobey the empress's orders?"
Duke Zhong gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Little Demon Empress, you're mistaken! Today, the Emperor of the Illusory Demon Realm is Emperor Huai! And not you, the Little Demon Empress…"
Before Duke Zhong could finish his sentence, the Little Demon Empress, who was in the air, suddenly attacked, and a pure golden flame abruptly shot downward… the flame was extremely fast. There were countless experts present, but they could only see a 'flash' of flames. No one could do anything to react as the flame struck Duke Zhong directly in his chest.
BOOM!!!
The world's most tyrannical flames exploded. In an instant, Duke Zhong's body split apart like a rag doll, breaking into countless flaming pieces. When those pieces fell to the ground, they burned into nothingness… Forget a charred corpse, not even a speck of ash was left.
The inextinguishable Golden Crow flames fell to the ground, causing the incomparably durable profound jade floor to burn, creating wounds and holes that looked like blisters.
Everyone in the hall fell into a collective silence. All stared rigidly, as shock and astonishment abruptly exploded in their eyes.
The Little Demon Empress's temperament was cold and cruel. This wasn't the first time she unexpectedly killed someone; it had happened many times. However, this time, there was a huge difference compared to the others. This was because Duke Zhong… regardless of his identity, he wasn't an ordinary person. He possessed world-shocking strength, a powerful Monarch at the peak of the profound world!
Yet the Little Demon Empress raised her hand… and killed him in an instant!
The body of a Monarch, ten thousand times more durable than a large rock, couldn't resist for even a moment. He didn't even have a chance to scream… in an instant, forget the corpse, not even a scar was left!
The Golden Crow flames extinguished silently, but everyone trembled internally, unable to say anything for a long time.
Killing a Tyrant in an instant was indeed shocking, but a high-level Monarch truly had the power to do so. However, to kill one who was truly in the Sovereign Profound Realm, a Monarch possessing the power to look down on the entire world…
This was something even the top experts of the Illusory Demon Realm had never seen or heard of before… It was simply a kind of power that exceeded their comprehension and imagination!
The change in the color of the mark between the Little Demon Empress's brows signified that she had awakened the Golden Crow bloodline! Her strength naturally increased by an enormous amount… However, the ability to kill a level three Monarch in an instant was something even the previous Demon Emperor, who had also awakened the Golden Crow bloodline, couldn't do!
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