Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor
Chapter 126 Imperial Majesty

Chapter 126: Chapter 126 Imperial Majesty

Suddenly, a disciple of the Skywind Sect rode on a Green Winged Bat from the void ahead, stopping in front of Fengg Luohan.

Fengg Luohan continued sipping the red wine in his glass and asked, "What’s the situation over there now?"

"Reporting to the Deputy Sect Master!" the disciple replied, "There hasn’t been much change at Ice Snow Valley, but the Sect Master of the Purple Thunder Sect, Lei Gang, and the Sect Leader of the Blood Fiend Gate, Xue Tu, have both attempted to storm the Imperial City several times, trying to capture that youngster directly."

"Heh heh." Upon hearing the report, Fengg Luohan chuckled and said, "One lost his son, the other his grandson, now knowing full well that the murderer is in the Imperial City, those two fellows naturally can’t restrain themselves. However, what’s the use of charging into the Imperial City now, knowing that the little fellow is hiding in that old man Nalan Yuan’s National Master Mansion?"

"Indeed." The subordinate nodded after understanding Fengg Luohan’s words, "Moreover, it seems like Nalan Yuan holds that youngster in high regard. Just a few days ago at his birthday banquet, he basically cursed out all those dignitaries who attended his banquet and even kicked everyone out of the National Master Mansion."

"Go tell those two fellows not to act rashly. If that young man doesn’t leave the National Master Mansion within three days, our Sect Master will personally demand the person from Nalan Yuan. After all, our Skywind Sect has also lost lives at the hands of that youngster." Fengg Luohan instructed, relaying the message he had received from Sect Master Fengg Qianyu after passing on the situation here.

For years, the sect had coexisted peacefully with the Empire, but the incident this time was too significant. The heirs of the Three Major Sects had died, and those sects had always respected the Skywind Sect as their leader. The Skywind Sect too had lost people to that murderer, so the man must die to appease the public. Nalan Yuan’s protection would not suffice. Otherwise, it might indeed seem that the Skywind Sect feared him or that the sect feared the Empire.

"Yes!" The Skywind Sect disciple, upon hearing Fengg Luohan’s instructions, controlled the Green Winged Bat to fly southward.

After the disciple left, Fengg Luohan continued to lie back and slowly savor the red wine in his glass. The Skywind Sect had been too quiet in recent years.

In the heart of the Imperial City inside the Imperial Palace, within the lush and blooming Imperial Garden, a middle-aged Golden-armored General knelt before a Dragon Throne, saying respectfully, "Your Majesty, that is the situation."

By the sides of the Dragon Throne stood two beautiful palace maids. Reclining on the Dragon Throne above was a white-haired elderly man wearing a golden Nine-clawed Dragon Robe—this person was none other than the Holy Emperor of the Yunlai Empire, Long Ao!

Long Ao was advanced in years, his complexion pale, and his appearance no longer robust, showing signs of illness. But with a solemn face and a dignified aura, he retained an air of imperial authority.

His presence made it inherently difficult for others to associate him with a sick old man, even though he was indeed ailing.

After hearing the Golden-armored General’s report, Long Ao said leisurely, "Issue an imperial decree. Order King of the South, Shi Jintian, to quickly come to the capital; command Marshal Hun Fei to quickly come to the capital; summon the Golden Peng King to the palace to see me; have my son Long Xin come to the palace to see me. The State Preceptor is a pillar of the Yunlai Empire; those he protects are those whom the Long Family protects! We cannot tolerate their whims in my Imperial City!"

"Yes!" the Golden-armored General responded respectfully, then stood and left to deliver the decree.

After the Golden-armored General departed, Long Ao scoffed coldly, "These sects are getting bolder, daring to come to my Imperial City to demand a person! Do they really think the Long Family is so easily bullied?"

"Your Majesty, I am puzzled," said a Civil Official dressed elderly man who stepped forward to Long Ao and bowed.

"Oh?" Long Ao frowned and uttered.

"Didn’t Your Majesty tacitly permit the Four Great Sects to capture the murderer a few days ago?" said the official, who was none other than the current Prime Minister, Zhao Qian, whose son Zhao Zhixin’s lifeblood had been destroyed by Shi Feng.

He naturally understood that the culprit the Four Great Sects wanted to capture was the very person who had crippled his son’s manhood. Ever since the incident at the National Master Mansion was exposed and even the State Preceptor was suspected of harboring the criminal, for the sake of that person, all the distinguished guests attending the birthday feast were driven out of the National Master Mansion. Additionally, it was rumored that the person possessed the Power of Martial King. Zhao Qian felt that any hope of avenging his son was lost.

Yet, the arrival of the Three Major Sects rekindled his hope. However, Long Ao had just summoned all the Martial King Powerhouses within the empire back to the Imperial City. Seeing his demeanor earlier, Long Ao seemed ready to confront the Four Great Sects in order to protect the murderer.

"Tacit approval?" After hearing Zhao Qian’s words, Long Ao let out a cold snort, "How ridiculous. When I heard they were coming to the Imperial City to capture someone, I simply couldn’t be bothered to waste words with them. And now, they dare to surround the Imperial City from all sides. If the people of the world knew, wouldn’t they laugh at Long Ao’s incompetence? My Long Family’s Imperial City is not a place where they can run wild! Zhao Qian, have you gone senile?"

"This humble official... realizes his mistake. Please, Your Majesty, calm your anger!"

"Hmph!"

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From beneath the ground, Shi Feng arrived at a secluded forest outside of East City. Looking into the void beyond East City, he saw dozens of Green Winged Bats flying in the air, with Martial Artists mounted on their backs.

"Hmph!" As he watched these people, a cold smile hung on Shi Feng’s lips. These people were all after his life, and if they wanted his life, they would have to leave their own behind.

"Roar!" A low growl of a Fierce Beast echoed through the forest. Called by Shi Feng, the Ghost Wolf came forth, crawling with its massive body in front of Shi Feng.

Shi Feng stepped onto the back of the Ghost Wolf, and then, the Thunderbolt Sword, with the electric lights flowing along its blade, appeared in his hand. He shouted at the Ghost Wolf, "Take flight! Follow me into battle!"

"Roar!" With a low growl, the Ghost Wolf flapped its black wings and rose into the air, quickly exiting the forest. Then, breaking through space, it charged toward the sky where the Skywind Sect Martial Artists were located.

"Deputy Sect Master, there’s movement from behind," suddenly, a Skywind Sect disciple came to Feng Luohan’s side, reporting.

"Oh?" Hearing his disciple’s report, Feng Luohan turned his head and saw a dark figure rapidly flying towards them in the sky.

"What is this?" Feng Luohan’s brow furrowed slightly as he observed the swiftly approaching shadow.

"If this subordinate is not mistaken, the person on the back of that Fourth-stage Magic Wolf is the very one we are seeking to capture," said the Skywind Sect disciple.

"Oh? You’re not mistaken? It’s indeed that person?" Feng Luohan’s frown deepened, and he muttered in a low voice, "That’s impossible! How could he come from behind? There must be other passages leading to the outside from within the Imperial City, but! He’s running away, so he should be fleeing for his life. Why would he come flying towards us?"

Suddenly, Feng Luohan seemed to understand something and roared angrily, "This is outrageous! This is outrageous! Does he think that the forces guarding the four city gates are soft targets, that my Skywind Sect can be easily bullied? All disciples, heed my command!" Feng Luohan stood up directly from his reclining chair, kicking down the reclining chair from the back of the Green Winged Bat.

"Present!" The Skywind Sect disciples responded in unison with a loud shout.

"Follow me and tear to pieces that ignorant beast!"