Chapter 377 351: Clan Annihilation
"Be careful he doesn't get caught? Lord Yun struck down the Royal Family's ancestor, Huangg Chen, with a single slash, leaving him too scared to move. I doubt the Royal Family could do anything to him even if they wanted to kill him!"
A youth retorted.
"Powerless? What the hell do you know! The Divine Holy Empire's Royal Family has stood for a thousand years. They have countless hidden tricks up their sleeves. They haven't made a move yet only because they weren't confident enough. They're just biding their time. Once they strike, it will be earth-shattering! They'll kill Nie Yun, his entire family, young and old, and everyone associated with him! I'd say you all should be more careful. When the tides turn, you won't even know what hit you!" the old man sneered.
"That... makes sense. The Divine Holy Empire's Royal Family has existed for so long, and they've survived so many invasions from the Demon Race without falling. They must have some aces up their sleeve. How could they possibly compromise with a single youth? They must be plotting something..."
The two youths were a bit stunned. Thinking it over, they realized he was right. 'One person trying to fight an entire Empire? Isn't that just a dream?'
"It's not too late to understand. Let me tell you, here in Guangming City, the Royal Family is still the most powerful. Pledging loyalty to them is the only way to have a better future! See how the Imperial Palace stands tall and majestic? Does anyone dare to fly above it? That is their authority! That is their royal bearing..."
Seeing the change in the youths' expressions, convinced they now believed his words, the old man stroked his beard and let out a hearty laugh. But before his laughter could fade, he suddenly felt a tremendous force coming from the ground, and the entire Guangming City began to shake involuntarily.
"What a powerful tremor! Could it be that some supreme experts are fighting?"
The two youths immediately thought of something, their faces flushing with excitement.
Since his rebirth, Nie Yun had first annihilated the Divine Wind Empire's Royal Family and then fought the Divine Holy Empire's Royal Family. In the eyes of ordinary people, he was the epitome of a rebellious warmonger. Those who idolized him naturally had some curiosity and excitement for battle.
"It must be the Imperial Family making a move on that Nie Yun! Yes, that must be it! HAHA! I bet this move will tear the heavens and earth asunder. That Nie Yun will definitely die. And you two still look up to him as an idol... you're in for big trouble in the future..."
The old man also started laughing heartily, as if he had figured something out.
"The Imperial Family is attacking Nie Yun? I... don't think so. The tremors are coming from the direction of the Imperial City..."
One of the youths realized something. He pointed toward the source of the vibrations, his eyes wide.
"The Imperial City?" The old man froze for a moment, then looked over.
"You dare to plot against me, Nie Yun? I will make your Divine Holy Empire Royal Family vanish completely, starting today! All of you will die! Not a single one will be spared!"
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
While the group was still confused, a violent, roaring sound erupted. Immediately after, they saw the tall, magnificent Imperial City collapsing, inch by inch.
"This..."
"Is Nie Yun trying to annihilate the Divine Holy Empire's Royal Family? This..."
From a distance, the old man could vaguely make out a youth flying in the air, his brow furrowed in fury. The old man's jaw dropped, and he stood frozen in place, dumbfounded.
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As soon as Nie Yun returned to Guangming City, he quickly sensed that his parents and the others were in no danger. So, instead of going to see them, he went straight to the Imperial City and attacked at once!
After flying at full speed for five consecutive days without food or sleep, Nie Yun's eyes were bloodshot. A fire of sorrowful rage burned within him. He didn't care who was inside the Imperial City as he brought his sword down again and again with vicious force!
'It doesn't matter if Huangg Chen and the other one are back or not. I'll make the Divine Holy Empire's Royal Family pay the price first!'
'I'll make everyone who ever hurt Nie Tong be buried alongside him!'
RUMBLE! RUMBLE! RUMBLE!
The walls of the Imperial City collapsed continuously. One Ultimate Venerable Powerhouse after another flew out to see what was happening, but the moment they showed their faces, they were hacked into meat paste by a single sword strike. Their bodies rained down to the ground!
Seeing such a gruesome scene, the guards defending the Imperial City knew the Divine Holy Empire was about to undergo a massive upheaval. The loyal ones charged forward and died on the spot. The disloyal ones scattered and fled, not daring to linger a moment longer.
In an instant, agonizing screams thundered through the air, and blood fell like rain.
Nie Yun brought his sword down again and again without pause. It didn't matter who it was; as long as they emerged from the Imperial City, they had to die!
For a time, he seemed to have transformed into a bloodthirsty Demon God. The Blood Prison Demon Venerable of his past life had appeared once more.
'Little brother, you willingly fell into the abyss for my sake, to a state of eternal damnation. In return, I am willing to slaughter gods and demons for you, to become a devil in a single thought!'
'Die! All of you will die!'
'If you must blame someone, blame yourselves for being born into the wrong family! Blame your ancestor for killing my little brother!'
His brother's death was too great a blow for Nie Yun. He might have held back before, but now, anyone inside the Imperial City had to die!
He didn't care if they were kings, dukes, or nobles, nor if they were princes or imperial grandsons. As long as they were connected to the Royal Family, they would not be allowed to live!
"Nie Yun? What happened?"
The slaughter of the entire Imperial City's population caused too great a commotion. Xiaofong, Nie Xiaotian, and the others heard the news and flew over from their residences.
"Yun'er, what are you doing...?"
Arriving above the Imperial City and seeing Nie Yun in his frenzied, maddened state, his father and mother exchanged a glance, both startled.
They had never seen their son like this before!
His hair was a tangled mess, his eyes were shot with blood, and his appearance was completely disheveled. His clothes were stained with grime and blood, and his entire being emanated a bloody, murderous aura, like an Asura that had just clawed its way out of hell, radiating a terrifying presence!
"Father, Mother? I'm going to exterminate the entire Royal Family!"
Seeing his parents and the others, Nie Yun's gaze softened slightly, but the towering hatred in his eyes still shocked everyone present.
"Nie Yun..."
Seeing the young man in such a state, Luoqing City, Baihua Xiu, and the others felt a sliver of fear well up from the depths of their hearts.
In their eyes, Nie Yun had always been easygoing, filial to his parents, and polite to his friends. They had never imagined him looking like this.
"Exterminate the entire Royal Family?"
Nie Xiaotian, Nie Ling, and the others were also startled. But when they saw that the entire Imperial Palace had been reduced to ruins, the ground littered with corpses, and that almost no one inside had escaped, they couldn't help but smack their lips, their throats running dry.
'Is... is this really the same Nie Yun from all those years ago, the one who wouldn't dare talk back even when insulted?'
'Is this really the same quiet, somewhat sullen Nie Yun who would sometimes go a whole day without saying a word?'
So ruthless!
CRASH!
Finally, after an unknown amount of time, the entire Imperial City had collapsed. Everyone inside related to the Huangg Family was dead. Not a single one was left!
"Nie Yun single-handedly annihilated the Divine Holy Empire's Royal Family..."
"The Divine Holy Empire's Royal Family forced me to run away from home back then, and now they've been wiped out by a boy not yet seventeen..."
Looking at the endless ruins, the blood, and the corpses everywhere, Mu Qing, Baihua Xiu, and the others turned pale as ash, still unable to believe what they were seeing.
The Divine Holy Empire was the strongest nation on the Qi Sea Continent, and its Royal Family was incomparably powerful. In everyone's eyes, they were like an insurmountable mountain. And now, they had been utterly annihilated by a single youth. The shock in their hearts was imaginable!
"Master is so strong..."
Xiaofong, Zi Tong, and the other beasts all had their eyes shining with light.
Back when he annihilated the Divine Wind Empire's Royal Family, he still needed them—his beasts—to find helpers. But now, Master had single-handedly destroyed the entire Divine Holy Empire Royal Family. He was countless times stronger than before!
Demon Beasts were naturally bloodthirsty. Having such a powerful master made them feel both excited and proud.
"Yun'er, wasn't Xiaotong with you? Why don't I see him?"
Suddenly, his mother, Nie Ling, realized something was wrong and quickly asked.
"That's right, where's Xiaotong? Why didn't he come back with you? What on earth happened that made you so determined to annihilate the Divine Holy Empire's Royal Family?" Nie Xiaotian had noticed it too. A terrible premonition rose in his heart, but he couldn't bring himself to believe it.
THUD!
Hearing his parents' questions, Nie Yun's knees gave way and he collapsed to the ground. Tears streamed down his face like raindrops as his grief-stricken voice slowly rang out, each word striking at everyone's heart.
"Father, Mother... Nie Tong... he..."
"...is dead!"(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
