Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start
Chapter 1129 - 152: Yuan Qian's Fate

"Hmm?"

At this moment, the two Great Powers of the Yun family, who had been following silently behind Yun Zishu, suddenly looked shocked as their expressions changed and they gazed at Gu Chen with surprise.

"Merely with the killing intent affecting the heavens, it seems that this young man's strength might be even greater than Zishu described," they exchanged a look and silently mused.

At this moment, killing intent boiled in Gu Chen's heart, targeted at Yuan Qian, causing even the void of heaven and earth to be shaken.

Besides Yuan Qian, Lu Xin elicited the same murderous intent in Gu Chen's heart, though not as intensely as it had for the legitimate eldest son of King Zhenan's mansion.

Of course, he was not so overwhelmed as to lose his reason; though his murderous intent was sky-high, Gu Chen remained extremely calm.

Saint Hua City prohibits fighting, a law of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty; it was because Yuan Qian violated this that Princess Xidie dared to complain to the emperor.

If Gu Chen were to do the same, wouldn't that make him no different from Yuan Qian? Where would that leave Princess Xidie?

However, once the ancestral land of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty was opened, if the three of them met, Gu Chen would certainly not hold back anymore.

"Brother Gu, please, above all, stay calm!" Seeing this, Yun Zishu, who was taken aback, hurriedly advised.

He feared that an enraged Gu Chen might act recklessly.

Moreover, not to mention the backgrounds of Lu Xin and Yuan Qian, just their strengths, or rather their realms, were considerably higher than Gu Chen's, both having reached the Huanxu Realm!

Yun Zishu spoke gravely, "Brother Gu, even after entering the ancestral land, you must be careful with these two. Their strength is extremely formidable; unless you also reach the Huanxu Realm, it's better to avoid meeting them if possible."

Moreover, the identities and backgrounds of these two were also extraordinarily significant; Gu Chen clashing with these two, no matter the circumstances, would be vastly disadvantageous.

After all, neither the Seven Stars Sect nor the King Zhenan's mansion were forces to be trifled with.

Gu Chen did not respond. No matter what the background was, even if it were the son of the Divine Emperor, if an opportunity arose, he would still kill without hesitation!

Yun Zishu sighed softly, knowing well that Gu Chen wasn't listening, and could only pray that once they entered the ancestral land, the two sides could avoid meeting as much as possible.

Latter, Gu Chen and Yun Zishu parted ways, and Gu Chen returned to his residence at Moon Fairy Tower.

After Gu Chen left, the two Great Powers of the Yun family exchanged a look and both said to Yun Zishu: "Zishu, your friend here is somewhat extraordinary. If possible, try your best to forge a close relationship with him."

"Hmm? Okay." Yun Zishu first blinked in surprise, then quickly nodded in agreement.

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Holy Brilliance Dynasty, Imperial Palace.

"Your Majesty, how do you plan to deal with King Zhenan's eldest son, Yuan Qian?" asked Yan Ming, the chief guard standing behind the emperor of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, in a low voice.

He didn't expect that, in just one night, so much had happened.

Just now, Princess Xidie had come in anger, accusing King Zhenan's eldest son, Yuan Qian, of disregarding the law, injuring people in the streets of Saint Hua City, and even torturing them privately, with both the man and evidence secured, hoping her father the emperor would severely punish Yuan Qian.

But Yan Ming knew well, although King Zhenan had now retired from the military, his influence was still strong, and he had indeed made significant contributions to the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, which was why he was the only noble conferred kingship and possessed such power.

At the same time, he also understood that over these years since returning to Saint Hua City, King Zhenan had indeed been making some movements, albeit not for himself but for his eldest son, Yuan Qian.

All of this naturally did not escape the emperor's eyes. Considering King Zhenan's contributions, he had mostly turned a blind eye.

But now, that was no longer possible; Yuan Qian, having had everything go smoothly for many years, could have provoked anyone else but had inconveniently angered the emperor's beloved tenth princess.

"Injuring others in the streets, by law, demands execution; since both the man and evidence are secured, naturally, it should comply with the laws and regulations of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty," said the emperor of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, a majestic figure, turning his back to Commander Yan Ming as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, Yan Ming was shocked, saying, "Your Majesty, are you going to have Yuan Qian executed?"

If that were truly the case, it would stir up a massive tempest throughout the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, especially as the ancestral land opening was imminent.

At the very least, King Zhenan would be hard-pressed to agree since that was the son he had high hopes for, the one meant to succeed him.

"That girl asked me for a spot in the ancestral land, didn't she? It's perfect since I was just worrying over it. Now that someone has delivered themselves, isn't it just right?" said the emperor.

Yan Ming thought quickly, asking, "Your Majesty means to let King Zhenan's mansion fill that spot with that Gu Bai's quota?"

King Zhenan's mansion has two male heirs. Yuan Qian, the eldest son, has an exceptional cultivation talent and can be called the first in the Holy Brilliance Dynasty.

He also has a younger brother, Yuan Ru, who is a good-for-nothing, idling his days away in food and drink, relying on the fame of King Zhenan's mansion to cause trouble.

Even so, King Zhenan secured a spot in the ancestral land for his inept son, and the emperor had gladly agreed.

Now it appeared that the quota belonging to Gu Chen would be claimed by Yuan Ru instead.

But Yan Ming also knew, having violated the laws of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty and inciting Princess Xidie to such rare rage, the emperor would not simply let this pass.

"Tomorrow morning, tell King Zhenan to revoke Yuan Qian's hereditary title," stated the emperor, his voice calm, yet issuing an order that would stir unrest across the Holy Brilliance Dynasty.

"…Yes!"