Chapter 42 - You Unfilial Son! How Dare You Offend the Demon Emperor’s Heir!
Chapter 42 You Unfilial Son! How Dare You Offend the Demon Emperor’s Heir!
Lei Jie was his only son, doted on beyond measure. Thus, Lei Jie becoming the next patriarch of the Lei Family was only a matter of time. Ye Chen receiving such a promise from Lei Jie meant he now had a powerful Dao Path Realm expert as his backer!
“Brother, there’s no need to say such things between us. I swore brotherhood with you because we share the same aspirations—we’re true brothers!”
“From now on, if you ever run into trouble, just come to me, Ye Chen. I won’t hesitate to help!”
Ye Chen was ecstatic inside, but kept a nonchalant expression, slinging an arm around Lei Jie’s shoulder.
“Big Brother Ye!”
Lei Jie was so moved he could barely express it. The two clinked cups and drank heartily, laughing all the while.
The next day, Lei Jie departed reluctantly.
“Once I’m back, I’ll definitely convince my father.”
“Hmph, what’s so great about the Wuji Demon Palace? So what if it’s a top force in the Three Thousand Great Worlds?”
“If it allows the Demon Emperor’s Heir to act so high and mighty, it’s long overdue for a change in leadership!”
Young and impulsive, Lei Jie’s blood boiled at the thought. Now that Big Brother Ye had taken the lead, overthrowing the Wuji Demon Palace no longer seemed so difficult!
After a long journey, Lei Jie finally returned to the Lei Family. Lei Yuan City—a massive city with a population of fifty million. Its walls were hundreds of feet high, light and shadow flickering throughout the city as martial artists flew through the skies.
Towering buildings shimmered with treasure light.
Prosperity. Splendor.
This was the domain of the Lei Family, an immortal clan. Along the way, servants bowed in deference to Lei Jie as he headed straight to the main hall to see his father. Today, he planned to persuade his father!
“Huh? Where did those two Demon Qilins come from?”
Passing through the courtyard, Lei Jie noticed a chariot pulled by two demonic qilins parked in the distance and frowned. But soon, he stepped into the main hall.
“Father, I’m back!”
Lei Jie entered excitedly.
But the moment he stepped inside, he froze.
A graceful young man sat in the main seat, chatting and laughing with his father.
At a glance, Lei Jie was stunned by the man’s appearance—A truly handsome youth, dignified and refined, exuding a deep and mysterious aura. His every movement radiated an extraordinary presence that commanded awe.
Lei Jie was filled with admiration and envy—he wished he could carry himself like this man.
“Jie’er, you’re back.”
Lei Xingshan beamed at his son’s return and quickly called out, “Come, greet the Demon Emperor’s Heir.”
“What?”
Lei Jie was stunned.
Then his expression changed drastically.
In the Three Thousand Great Worlds, there were countless Demon Emperors’ Heirs. But for someone to be addressed like this by his father—the patriarch of the Lei Family, Lei Xingshan—it could only mean one thing.
For a Dao Path Realm powerhouse to show such deference, even fear…
Who else could it be but the Wuji Demon Palace’s heir?
“You’re the Demon Emperor’s Heir… Su Ming?”
Lei Jie was shocked.
This charismatic, likeable young man—was actually Big Brother Ye’s enemy?
“How dare you!”
“You dare to speak the Demon Heir’s name directly! Kneel!”
Lei Xingshan was alarmed and shouted furiously.
Smack!
Lei Jie was slapped to the ground.
“Your Excellency, my son is young and spoiled. Please forgive him this once.”
Lei Xingshan was terrified, bowing deeply in apology. He acted humbly, with none of the imposing aura of a Dao Path Realm expert. Su Ming, however, remained indifferent, sipping tea leisurely—completely ignoring the powerful cultivator bowing before him.
Time passed.
Sweat beaded on Lei Xingshan’s forehead.
“You are Lei Jie?”
Su Ming finally set down his teacup, a faint smile on his lips.
“That’s right. So what?”
Lei Jie, still defiant, straightened his neck and replied coldly.
“You—!”
Lei Xingshan nearly fainted in fear.
Was his son insane?
He was speaking to the Demon Emperor’s Heir!
And acting so disrespectfully!
“Heh.”
Su Ming didn’t seem to mind. His smile even grew. But a closer look showed no warmth in his eyes.
“Patriarch Lei truly has a remarkable son—full of character.”
“Y-Your Excellency…”
Lei Xingshan turned pale as ash. Despite being a famed Dao Path Realm powerhouse across the Three Thousand Worlds—even compared to the lords of sacred grounds, he wasn’t lacking in status.
Yet now, just from a few words from Su Ming, he felt a chill down his spine. This Demon Heir, despite only being in the Myriad Law Realm,
instilled genuine fear in Lei Xingshan.
“Patriarch Lei, just don’t forget the task I entrusted to you.”
Su Ming changed the subject casually.
“Of course, of course!”
“Your Excellency, rest assured! Our Lei Family will give it our all.”
“I’ve already ordered every young expert in the clan to search high and low. We’ll definitely find that Ye Chen for you!”
Lei Xingshan pounded his chest, expressing unwavering loyalty.
“No! Father, Ye Chen is my sworn brother! How can you capture him?”
Lei Jie suddenly stood up, furious.
“What?”
Lei Xingshan froze for a moment—then his expression drastically changed, a cold sweat running down his spine.
Ye Chen?
The one they were hunting for—the one who had offended the Demon Heir?
The one the Demon Heir had personally visited their home for?
Lei Xingshan had felt secretly pleased. If they could find this person, the Lei Family would gain favor with the Wuji Demon Palace. The benefits would be enormous.
But now… his son said that Ye Chen was his sworn brother!
Lei Xingshan’s vision went dark.
“You—how dare you!”
He suddenly roared, eyes bloodshot.
“Kneel!”
Lei Jie shuddered.
It was the first time he had seen his father this furious. As the sole heir, Lei Jie had always been spoiled. Whatever he wanted, his father made it happen. He’d been pampered beyond belief. So this was the first time Lei Xingshan had ever truly been angry—And it was terrifying!
“Father…”
“You unfilial son!”
Lei Xingshan roared, striking with a palm.
The terrifying aura of the Dao Path Realm surged forth. The strike landed—along with Lei Jie’s scream—And he was sent flying, crashing into a deep pit…