Young Master in Flower City

"Is the trial of the Southern King about to begin?" The many Imperial Palace Guards outside the battlefield watched all of this in horror. The Southern King held military power and was immensely influential, unwilling to remain beneath anyone else, always seeking to rise higher. He probably never dreamed it would end this way, did he?

Even if he held an army of millions, what of it?

This is a world where Martial Arts reign supreme, where the strong are unmatched. Even with millions of troops, there is no place to wield them, especially as the Southern King was a rebel, with no rightful reason for war. Who among his countless soldiers would remain loyal to him? One could even say they were forced to.

"I beg you, kill me with one hit!" the Southern King roared. He didn't want to go through what Yang Fan did; that scene was too brutal. However, the Cangye Emperor's eyes were dark: "Kill you? Even if you were executed by a thousand cuts, it wouldn't be enough!"

Crunch~

Having said that, the Cangye Emperor snapped the Southern King's other arm, causing him to scream endlessly. Then, the Cangye Emperor struck, directly crippling the Southern King's Immortal Platform.

Once the Immortal Platform is destroyed, one is rendered a cripple.

Seeing this, Ling Xiao kept retreating. He was a core prodigy of the Great Ming Immortal Sect, not wanting to die, as his future was still bright. But seeing what happened to the Southern King, he despaired.

Buzz~

A strong wind howled, and the Southern King reached out toward Ling Xiao. Instantly, Ling Xiao's body was enveloped by the Palm Seal. He was just a Martial Immortal, how could he resist under the Palm Seal of a Martial Emperor?

"No… let me go, I have nothing to do with this, it was all my father's doing, no…please don't..." In this moment, Ling Xiao, once proud, was now utterly humble.

Yet, so what? One must bear responsibility for one's actions.

Bang~

Following this was a crisp sound, as the Cangye Emperor directly crippled Ling Xiao's Immortal Platform. From then on, the unparalleled prodigy fell completely into ruin. This reality was something Ling Xiao could not accept. Why did it end like this?

Had he known this would be the outcome, no matter what, he would never have entertained other thoughts.

The Cangye Emperor then threw Ling Xiao aside and looked at the Southern King with a cold snort: "Liu Xiang died because of you. You deserve even a thousand cuts. Men!"

"Yes!" A group of armored soldiers stepped forward. Now that the Southern King's coup had failed, naturally, they were to follow the orders of the Cangye Emperor.

"Ignite the Heavenly Lantern!" The Cangye Emperor coldly spat these three words.

This statement was shocking. Ignite the Heavenly Lantern?

This was one of the most brutal forms of punishment in Cangye Kingdom and had never been used since the founding of the nation. It was clear how much hatred the Cangye Emperor harbored for the Southern King.

But it's understandable. The Southern King plotted to seize the throne, had Yang Fan cripple his Immortal Platform. Without Xiao Tianyu's intervention, the Cangye Emperor would have been completely ruined. How could he not hate, not be enraged?

Moreover, the Southern King threatened his family for the Jade Seal. Could the Cangye Emperor let such a treacherous traitor go unpunished?

"Yes!" The armored soldiers stood up in unison, and with a wave of the Cangye Emperor's hand, those soldiers, wielding iron hooks, advanced toward the Southern King. The Southern King kept retreating: "No, no~ give me a swift death!"

Squelch~

The iron hook pierced the Southern King's clavicle, making him cry out in endless agony, becoming a man of blood. Then, under everyone's gaze, several guards dragged the Southern King's body toward the southern city gate.

Seeing this, many followed. Upon reaching the southern city gate, the guards, with a slight push of their feet off the ground, leapt five meters high directly onto the city wall, then hoisted the Southern King's body up high.

"Archers, ready!" a commander shouted. Swoosh swoosh swoosh~ Hundreds of archers strung their bows, each arrow tipped with flammable oil. Seeing this, the Southern King struggled frantically, shouting continuously: "No… no…"

"Fire!" came the command from the general.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh~

Before the command was finished, hundreds of flaming arrows, with the sound of breaking through the air, shot toward the Southern King. Each hit accurately, penetrating deep into the Southern King's body, and in an instant, his body blazed like a torch.

"Ahhh…" The screams were truly harrowing, yet no one showed sympathy. It seemed this was the fate of those who conspire to seize the throne.

Elsewhere.

"Gentlemen!" The Cangye Emperor saluted Gu Fengliu and his companions: "Thank you for your assistance. I, Liu Zhentian, have nothing to repay you with. Please, come to the palace to drink a few pints of wine as a token of my gratitude!"

"There's no need!" Gu Fengliu responded coolly, glancing briefly at Xiao Tianyu before continuing: "We came by our master's command, so it has nothing to do with you. We shall leave!"

After speaking, Gu Fengliu, along with the powerful figures from Tianyu International, took to the sky.

The Cangye Emperor's eyes revealed disappointment but couldn't help but ask: "May I be so bold as to ask, who is your master?"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh~

His words had countless eyes falling on Gu Fengliu, all showing a hint of expectation. To lead such a group of strong figures, their master must be extraordinary.

However, they were ultimately disappointed.

Gu Fengliu spoke blandly: "You are not qualified to know my master!"

As his voice fell, Gu Fengliu continued to walk on air. Midway, he paused and transmitted his voice to the void: "Whoever dares to offend Cangye Kingdom again, I will not forgive!"

His voice spread wave after wave, echoing throughout the Immortal Realm.

Huh?

Hearing this, everyone frowned slightly. Who was he addressing? Could it be directed at the Five Great Emperors of the Immortal Realm? Did Gu Fengliu really not regard them?

But disregarding or not, how many in the Immortal Realm possess such a demeanor?

Some even thought, if Gu Fengliu indeed disregarded the Great Emperors, then with just his words today, Cangye Kingdom could enjoy eternal peace, unless Gu Fengliu perished.

Then, under everyone's watchful gaze, Gu Fengliu and his mighty entourage vanished from view.

Where exactly did this group come from?

Even after Gu Fengliu's departure, many were still pondering in their hearts. This group was too powerful, not even esteeming the Ming Emperor. Who, exactly, commanded this mysterious force?

"Those outfits?" Ye Qingcheng's cold eyes fixed on the void, with a slight stir, and her beautiful eyes couldn't help but glance at Xiao Tianyu. Could there be a connection between this group and that guy?

Ye Qingcheng's speculation was natural, given that she also came from Earth, and those youths' attire seemed Earth-like.

However, seeing Xiao Tianyu unfazed, Ye Qingcheng dismissed the thought, for if he truly knew them, he couldn't remain so calm.

"Now that the Cangye Kingdom's issue is resolved, it's time we return to report!" At this moment, Duan Dao spoke: "Liu Yan, will you join us, or would you prefer to stay here a while longer?"