Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 252 - 225 Empire Manhunt_2

Chapter 252: Chapter 225 Empire Manhunt_2

Between the veiled obscurities, a scene unfolded before the King and members of the royal family: the backdrop was indistinctly recognizable as within the Empire’s territory. A youth with a striking posture stood proudly. His black hair draped over his shoulders like a waterfall, exceptionally handsome.

"A youth."

The crowd was astonished; the one who had killed the Fifth Prince was but a youth, or perhaps it was some old monster in the guise of youth who had come forth. When they saw who it was, almost everyone’s expression changed, "He is... the Young Great Demon King!?"

It was Ye Chen who had slain the Fifth Prince, which shocked many members of the Royal Family and filled them with anger.

This boy was too arrogant, having first slain several princes and princesses on the Trial Road, and even the most outstanding Yangg Shaoqi of this generation had been crippled by him—his cultivation reduced by four layers and both arms severed, creating a deep-seated vendetta.

They had even requested the Ancient Hero, Yangg Wushuang, to take action, but he had nearly been banished.

Now, this brazen intrusion into the territory of the Tianqi Empire and the killing of the Fifth Prince, Yangg Shen, had truly enraged them. Previously, it was just a competition among the younger generation on the Trial Road; they were somewhat at fault, but now, having a vital family member slain at their doorstep was unforgivable.

"Your Majesty, please issue an order. We must capture this child and punish him severely to seek justice for my fifth brother. Otherwise, others will think the Tianqi Empire is cowardly and lacking in dignity." A prince stepped forward to petition, earnestly hoping the King would decree.

"I beg Your Majesty to decree, to punish the evil doer severely!"

Other important members of the Royal Family came forward in turn, petitioning for the King’s decree to personally capture Ye Chen. The Concubine Xiang faction was the most devoted, with Concubine Xiang’s royal sons Yangg Shaoqi and Yangg Jun one crippled and one killed by Ye Chen, they held the deepest grudges and thus strongly implored for the King’s decree.

The King’s face remained expressionless, silent, which prompted the other members of the Royal Family to grow anxious, saying, "Your Majesty!"

"Let us speak no more of this matter, disperse!"

The Emperor suddenly rose and left, leaving the crowd exchanging confused glances, all perplexed.

But an old man floated over, another Ancient Ancestor of the Royal Family, nodding slightly to the foresightful Ancestor before turning to watch the King’s departing figure, saying, "His Majesty does not decree because this child’s connections are too significant, and one cannot issue orders carelessly to avoid unnecessary impact. But since His Majesty cannot speak, this old man will speak on his behalf: we must capture this child with all our might, and if necessary, execute him, but we must seize his Dao Blood."

"Your Excellency, but this child wields the Heavenly Slaying Alliance Leader Order, which..." one of the princes said, voicing the concern that had most bothered them. The Heavenly Slaying Alliance Leader Order was as good as a divine sanction; who would dare violate its dignity, not even the Three Great Empires or these super forces.

The old Ancestor shook his head, replying, "No matter, as divinities are all wise and just, this child’s arrogance will not be protected by the Divine Ancestors, and even if we slay him, they will not blame us. Go ahead, the consequences will be borne by this old man."

"The Ancestor is greatly wise!"

The crowd bowed and shouted in unison!

That day, powerful auras disappeared from within the palace.

"Little Chenzi, killing this Fifth Prince will bring you great trouble."

After slaying the Fifth Prince, Yangg Shen, Ye Chen departed quickly, with Elder Yan transmitting his voice from within. He did not show himself, for the Central Region stood tall with nearly all the super forces and several Supreme Divine Beings, fearing to alarm those deities.

Ye Chen replied with a calm and serene tone, "If nobody offends me, I won’t offend anyone. Since they want to kill me and take my Dao Blood, why should I show mercy? Besides, I’m already on bad terms with the Tianqi Empire; what’s one more member of the Royal Family? If they wish for revenge, let them come."

Protected by the Hongtian Great Saint and his family, he was like the one who walks barefoot and fears not the shoe-wearing; anything could come his way, and at worst, it would be a battle.

Riding the Demon Flood Dragon, he traversed thousands of miles with no trouble, but suddenly, in the distant Heavenly Dome, powerful presences began to manifest, and Ye Chen’s expression changed at once, for he saw ahead seven formidable Martial God powerhouses blocking his path.

And among them, the leader was a Seventh Layer Heaven Super Martial God, adorned in Battle Armor and wielding a Sky-reaching Divine Spear, leading the Six Great Martial Gods across the sky, blocking Ye Chen’s path.

"Ye Chen, stop at once and surrender," the leading Super Martial God shouted, his voice shaking the heavens and startling the immense city below, capturing the attention of countless citizens.

Looking up, they saw several figures hovering in the air, facing off against a Dragon-controlling youth.

"Ye Chen? Could it be Young Great Demon King Ye Chen from Trial Road?"

"Aren’t those the Martial God Guards tasked with protecting the palace’s safety? They’re the strongest Forbidden Army, only deployable by the King himself and certain critical members of the Royal Family, yet they’ve all been dispatched."

"What on earth has happened? It seems from the sounds of it that Ye Chen has killed a member of the Royal Family and is now being besieged by a team led by the head of the Imperial Guards."

The people in the great city below speculated nervously, pitying Ye Chen’s fate as these were the strongest Forbidden Army stationed specifically in the palace, a small but elite group all of the true Martial God rank, invincible and few, a team of just a handful could sweep through thousands of troops—an unstoppable part of the Tianqi Imperial Family’s national foundation.

The Martial God Guards were always deployed against highly troublesome foes; unexpectedly, they were now sent to deal with Ye Chen, the most prominent youth of the newest generation.

Ye Chen frowned as well, having not expected that to counter him, so many powerful figures would be mobilized; the Tianqi Empire Royal Family really held him in high esteem.

"You just hold off three Martial Gods, I will handle the rest," Ye Chen commanded.

"Understood," growled the Demon Flood Dragon, its dark golden eyes fixed on three Martial Gods.

The head of the Imperial Guards was furious, unable to believe this Young Great Demon King seriously thought he could confront them. He scoffed coldly, "Completely ignorant of your own limits, attack, capture this brat, and should he resist, do not hesitate to kill him."

"Yes!"

Powerful Martial God auras soared into the sky, causing Ye Chen’s eyes to sharpen; these Martial Gods were each strong beyond the Fourth Layer Heaven, more powerful than those encountered on Trial Road, all charging forward with overpowering Divine Power, showcasing their fearsome combat strength.

With a mighty roar, the Demon Flood Dragon’s massive demon body shuddered, creating a fierce windstorm that indeed swept away the three Martial Gods, dragging them to another side, unable to attack Ye Chen.

However, the other three Fourth Layer Heaven Martial Gods were unimpeded and charged at Ye Chen, beginning their fierce assault. The Super Martial God head of the Imperial Guards stood aside, his gaze predatory, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.

Without hesitation, Ye Chen’s aura surged explosively, and a beam of Divine Light shot from the top of his skull into the sky as he actively met the attack of the three great Martial Gods.

But just as they were about to clash, a dazzling golden light flashed, and Ye Chen vanished from his spot, baffling everyone. Where did he go?

"Damn it, we’ve been tricked!"

The head of the Imperial Guards’ face changed, for he saw Ye Chen charging like lightning towards where the Demon Flood Dragon and three great Martial Gods were fighting, realizing his ploy—this was a deceptive strategy; the real target was the other three Martial Gods.

He immediately shot to the heavens, rushing towards that area and from afar launched a spear, its light transforming into a beam that pierced Changkong, booming across the Heavenly Universe.

Ye Chen sidestepped to avoid it, then plunged into the Demon Flood Dragon’s battlefield. At that moment, his whole body radiated brilliant golden light, transforming into a Glazed Golden Body, resembling an Immortal War God emerging to fight.

Boom—

Blood Qi soared to the heavens, endless golden light exploding. Ye Chen’s body was like a furnace, a boundless surge of Blood Qi resonating in the sky, with a pair of invincible fists launching an attack that reached everywhere the eye could see. The three great Martial Gods were sent flying backward, spitting blood.