Chapter 252 - 225 Empire Manhunt_2
Between the veiled obscurities, a scene unfolded before the King and members of the royal family: the backdrop was indistinctly recognizable as within the Empire’s territory. A youth with a striking posture stood proudly. His black hair draped over his shoulders like a waterfall, exceptionally handsome.
"A youth."
The crowd was astonished; the one who had killed the Fifth Prince was but a youth, or perhaps it was some old monster in the guise of youth who had come forth. When they saw who it was, almost everyone’s expression changed, "He is... the Young Great Demon King!?"
It was Ye Chen who had slain the Fifth Prince, which shocked many members of the Royal Family and filled them with anger.
This boy was too arrogant, having first slain several princes and princesses on the Trial Road, and even the most outstanding Yangg Shaoqi of this generation had been crippled by him—his cultivation reduced by four layers and both arms severed, creating a deep-seated vendetta.
They had even requested the Ancient Hero, Yangg Wushuang, to take action, but he had nearly been banished.
Now, this brazen intrusion into the territory of the Tianqi Empire and the killing of the Fifth Prince, Yangg Shen, had truly enraged them. Previously, it was just a competition among the younger generation on the Trial Road; they were somewhat at fault, but now, having a vital family member slain at their doorstep was unforgivable.
"Your Majesty, please issue an order. We must capture this child and punish him severely to seek justice for my fifth brother. Otherwise, others will think the Tianqi Empire is cowardly and lacking in dignity." A prince stepped forward to petition, earnestly hoping the King would decree.
"I beg Your Majesty to decree, to punish the evil doer severely!"
Other important members of the Royal Family came forward in turn, petitioning for the King’s decree to personally capture Ye Chen. The Concubine Xiang faction was the most devoted, with Concubine Xiang’s royal sons Yangg Shaoqi and Yangg Jun one crippled and one killed by Ye Chen, they held the deepest grudges and thus strongly implored for the King’s decree.
The King’s face remained expressionless, silent, which prompted the other members of the Royal Family to grow anxious, saying, "Your Majesty!"