Chapter 36: The Li Dynasty (12)
From the top of the high tower, the entire capital sprawled beneath Su Chen's gaze. Sixty years had passed since the founding of the Heavenly Origin Dynasty.
Su Chen's cultivation had reached the seventh layer of the Spirit Soul Realm. Apart from Li Hongwen and the gravely wounded Great Ancestor who still lay in his coffin, Su Chen now stood at the absolute peak of power within the Heavenly Origin Dynasty.
"Father… Father, your ambition has grown far too great."
Su Chen murmured to himself. Three months earlier, his mother in this life had passed away. Two days ago, the Council of Elders had failed in their attempt to impeach Li Jiangqun.
Li Jiangqun had no desire to remain a puppet emperor. In recent days, many unfamiliar Spirit Soul Realm auras had appeared throughout the capital.
Su Chen found himself regarding Li Jiangqun with a measure of respect. The man was ruthless. And Su Chen admired ruthlessness.
Li Jiangqun had treated him well in this life. If possible, Su Chen would not have minded granting him a peaceful retirement. Unfortunately, Li Jiangqun refused to yield—even when the one poised to replace him was his own son.
Su Chen had no intention of waiting any longer.
As twilight gradually darkened the sky, figures materialized around him. Each one radiated the powerful aura of the Spirit Soul Realm.