World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 933 - 435: Zhi Li’s Ultimate Fate!

Chapter 933: 435: Zhi Li’s Ultimate Fate!

Royal Palace, Dragon Arrival Hall!

At this moment, the most frustrated person is the retired holy priest, En Lin!

He has been closely associated with Yin Zhou for a long time; his previous appointment as the holy priest of Rage Wave Kingdom was largely thanks to the support from Yin Zhou.

Facing Zhi Li’s forceful ascension to the throne this time, any sensible holy priest would not wade into these muddy waters.

Yin Zhou had paid a huge price to summon En Lin.

En Lin thought, at worst, Zhi Li would be ousted soon after his ascension. Although it would be embarrassing, it wouldn’t hurt a hair on his own head.

However, he did not expect that Zhi Li was carrying demonic blood.

This really was like punching a hole in the sky.

Zhi Li is a royal heir, soon to ascend the throne, and yet he harbors demonic blood.

Anti-Dragon Power, anti-Dragon faith, these are capital crimes!

Now, En Lin was not only risking his reputation; whether he could escape unscathed was also a question.

Where did Zhi Li’s demonic blood come from? Of course, it came from Yin Zhou exploiting the laboratory at Dragon Temple.

Once this case breaks open, it will be a colossal scandal, and he, En Lin, a mere retired holy priest, will be completely shattered!

When Fang Qingzhuo exposed it just now, if there hadn’t been many people around, it would have been possible to kill her and close the matter.

But now, hundreds of civil and military officials, Nobles and Lords in the grand hall, as well as attending priests, Judges, and Samurai had all seen it.

It was impossible to suppress this and the only thing En Lin should do now was to silence them.

However, not just Fang Qingzhuo, but Zhi Li must also be killed!

By killing Zhi Li, he wouldn’t implicate Yin Zhou and the colossal scandal could be avoided, and thus En Lin’s life could be saved.

In any case, Zhi Li’s life must not be spared.

However, under the scrutiny of many eyes, it is not feasible to kill him now; back at Zhi Du Sanctuary, he must somehow be made to commit suicide, or be ’suicided’!

"Guards, take Zhi Li and his servant away," Holy Priest En Lin ordered.

Immediately, several Samurai stepped forward to take Zhi Li and Li Chenglian among others away, including Fang Qingzhuo.

"My lady, as a witness, you’ll need to come with us for investigation," Holy Priest En Lin said.

Fang Qingzhuo knew too much, and after she reported the demonic blood in Zhi Li, she had already betrayed her own family; thus, it is only natural to kill her to prevent a scandal from erupting.

"Wait!" said Zhi Li, "Holy Priest En Lin, I know what you are thinking, but please wait a moment, I want to see Suo Lun one last time."

En Lin frowned.

Zhi Li repeated, "I will grant you your wish, but I need to see Suo Lun one last time."

Holy Priest En Lin nodded.

Then, the entire grand hall waited for Suo Lun to arrive.

...

Two quarters of an hour later, Suo Lun and Zhen Yan Princess entered the Royal Palace Dragon Arrival Hall!

Hundreds of civil and military officials, Nobles and Lords knelt all over the floor.

Zhi Li sat on the King’s throne, surrounded tightly by dozens of Samurai. Beside him sat an old man with gray hair, who was presumably the retired holy priest, En Lin.

Dressed in queenly robes, Fang Qingzhuo sat in her seat for the queen, appearing very calm, although she was lost in thoughts.

Upon seeing Suo Lun enter, Fang Qingzhuo asked, "How are Zhi Ning and the baby?"

Suo Lun immediately bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law, for saving my boys’ lives; I am eternally grateful! Zhi Ning and the baby, I have managed to rescue them."

"That’s good, that’s good..." Fang Qingzhuo sat back in her chair.

Then, Suo Lun came before King Quo Bian, kneeling down, he said, "Suo Lun, greets Your Majesty."

"Daughter, greets father," Zhen Yan Princess knelt beside the King.

"Eh, heh..." Seated in his wheelchair, the King was extremely excited, struggling to speak but unable to say anything, so he desperately stretched out his hands.

Suo Lun and Zhen Yan quickly stepped forward to grasp the King’s hands.

They were really like skin and bones, as brittle as dried branches and devoid of warmth.

King Quo Bian was indeed living with extreme difficulty.

Now unable even to speak, he desperately tried to smile.

He gripped Suo Lun’s hand with all his strength, as if trying to convey some meaning.

Unable to speak, he desperately tried to express his absolute trust and the affection of an uncle through his eyes.

Suo Lun tightened his grip on the King’s hand, "Father-in-law, rest assured, I will do everything in my power to protect the Zhi Family’s empire from any forces. I will continue to expand southward, making Rage Wave Kingdom a top dominion. I will cleanse the country to restore the kingdom’s health!"

He did not say that he would never plot to seize power because that would be meaningless; in the future, his and Zhen Yan’s son would inherit the throne, would he come to usurp his own son’s throne?

After hearing Suo Lun’s words, King Quo Bian released his hand, struggling to show a smile.

"Suo Lun, come here for a chat," suddenly, Zhi Li shouted from the throne.

Suo Lun patted the King’s hand before standing up and walked over to Zhi Li. Zhen Yan Princess followed closely, ensuring Suo Lun’s safety.

"I lost, completely lost!" Zhi Li spread his arms while sitting on the throne, "What about Duke Turing Tuo? Has he pledged loyalty to you?"

"He has not, he committed suicide," Suo Lun said, "But at the last moment, he chose to kill himself rather than associate with you."