Chapter 76: Young Master Chen Emerges

The officer said, “Because the new city lord has obtained the purest ancient dragon bloodline and holds the Thousand Faces World, it is only natural that the Thousand Dragons Sect, being a branch of the ancient dragon clan, would vow eternal allegiance to the new lord.”

“How could that young girl from the Southern Domain’s county attain such tremendous fortune?”

Donggong Fu and Elder Jiang were both petrified, their hearts surging with shock. They had only vaguely heard that ancient dragons once existed in the Realm of Snowy Chant, yet now, this young mistress from the Southern Domain’s distant county had gained the purest ancient dragon bloodline.

It was inconceivable!

The officer continued, “Not only have the Southern Domain’s county and the Thousand Dragons Sect undergone great upheavals, but the Sacred Sword Sect and the Heavenly Cloud Sect have likewise experienced dramatic changes. On the very same day, both sects unilaterally declared themselves to be holy-level sects from now on.”

“What?” Donggong Fu and Elder Jiang were stunned anew.

The Sacred Sword Sect had already been a heaven-level sect, only a step away from holy status, so that was barely comprehensible. But the Heavenly Cloud Sect had only been a star-level sect, and had now suddenly leapt to the ranks of top-tier sects!

It was a long while before Donggong Fu managed to recover from his shock and snapped coldly, “On what grounds?”

The officer replied, “For reasons unknown, Nalan Ruoshui of Sacred Sword Sect and Mu Wanqing of Heavenly Cloud Sect have not only advanced rapidly in power, entering the realm of the Supreme Path, but they are also able to transform into swords.”

“Nalan Ruoshui can become a golden battle sword, while Mu Wanqing can transform into a demonic sword. Their strength is truly terrifying.”

Boom!

Donggong Fu and Elder Jiang felt as if struck by lightning, their bodies trembling violently.

For their cultivation to reach the Supreme Path in such a short time was already shocking enough. One must know, Donggong Fu himself, as the strongest in the Spring and Autumn Sacred Kingdom, was only at the second stage of the Supreme Path.

Moreover, the two of them could even transform into swords.

Even as the Sacred Emperor of the Spring and Autumn Kingdom, Donggong Fu could not understand how a practitioner could possibly take on the form of a sword.

“This matter, I fear, is connected to that young Master Chen,” Elder Jiang said, breathing heavily, clearly already shaken beyond measure. “Ever since news of that young Master Chen broke out in the Southern Domain, the region has been thrown into utter turmoil. First, Bing Changtian turned a celebration into an assassination plot to kill the young mistress and Master Chen. Now, the entire balance of the Southern Domain has changed so drastically. Who exactly is this Master Chen?”

“Whoever he is, he must die. At all costs, he must be eliminated!” Donggong Fu’s chest heaved with fury as he roared.

The threat this Master Chen posed to him was one thing, but just the fact that he had made the princess serve as his personal maid was enough to warrant death a thousand times over.

The princess was one of the most noble women in the entire Spring and Autumn Sacred Kingdom!

“Certainly Master Chen deserves death, but Sacred Emperor, this matter requires careful deliberation. We must not act rashly.”

Elder Jiang respectfully addressed Donggong Fu, “The princess is still in his hands, and the Heaven-Slaying Sword Array is also with her. That means both the princess and the array are effectively under Master Chen’s control.”

Upon hearing this, Donggong Fu gradually calmed down and nodded. “You are right, my loyal subject. The matter of eliminating Master Chen must be planned at length.”

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Qingshui Town.

The secluded mountain where Chen Changsheng and his daughter had been living.

“Princess, the month-long term of being a maid has come to an end. Thank you for your meticulous care of my daughter Die’er over this past month.”

Chen Changsheng smiled gently at Donggong Qianxue.

“Master Chen, please don’t say such things. It has been my blessing over countless lifetimes to serve as Die’er’s maid,” Donggong Qianxue hurriedly waved her hand, then added, “Master Chen, the Grand Banquet of Splendor is about to begin. You once said you would accompany me to the imperial capital, so…”

“Princess, rest assured. Since I gave you my word, I will certainly go with you.”

“Thank you, Master Chen!” Donggong Qianxue was overjoyed.

The three of them descended the mountain at once.

Chen Changsheng looked back at the mountaintop and sighed softly. “We have lived in seclusion here for over three years. It’s time to see the world beyond.”

Donggong Qianxue summoned her flying vessel, and together with Chen Changsheng and his daughter, boarded it.

The flying vessel soared into the sky, streaking rapidly toward the imperial capital.

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“Wow, this imperial capital is so beautiful!” Chen Die’er clung tightly to her father’s hand, gazing in awe at the splendidly resplendent and imposing city.

“Little mistress, this is the imperial capital—the highest seat of the Spring and Autumn Sacred Kingdom. Of course it is beautiful,” Donggong Qianxue fondly pinched Chen Die’er’s cheek, then lowered the flying vessel and beckoned to Chen Changsheng. “Master Chen, let us disembark.”

“Master Chen, how dare you bring the princess here as your personal maid! Die!” a furious roar rang out.

Zhuge Yu, wielding a battle blade, charged at Chen Changsheng like a demon intent on murder.

“You court death!” Donggong Qianxue shouted angrily, instantly stepping in front of Chen Changsheng and his daughter. With a sweep of her arm, a vast power surged forth, striking Zhuge Yu and sending him flying dozens of meters before he crashed to the ground.

“Ugh…” Zhuge Yu felt as if his whole body was about to be pulverized by the overwhelming force. Blood surged in his chest before he spat out a mouthful of it.

“Zhuge Yu, you are audacious indeed! I spared your life back in Qingshui Town, yet now you dare show such disrespect to Master Chen!” Donggong Qianxue’s voice thundered with rage, her ample chest heaving violently.

“Princess, if you are content to serve as Master Chen’s maid, so be it. But now, to protect him, you even strike me?” Zhuge Yu felt as though a thousand arrows pierced his heart.

He had grown up together with Donggong Qianxue, childhood friends, yet now she would not hesitate to attack him for this Master Chen!

“Zhuge Yu, let me tell you: if not for the sake of our shared childhood, I would have killed you back in Qingshui Town,” Donggong Qianxue said coldly, murderous intent flashing across her stunning face, her aura exuding formidable power.

Zhuge Yu nearly ground his teeth to bits, his hands clenched so tightly that his nails pierced his palms, blood seeping through his fingers, yet he was oblivious.

In this moment, he even felt a desire for death.

He hated—hated with a fury that shook the heavens!

“By order of the Sacred Emperor, execute Master Chen!”

Suddenly, a great shout came from afar.

With a roar, hundreds—thousands—of imperial experts came surging toward them.

“Father actually wants to kill Master Chen?” Donggong Qianxue’s delicate form trembled violently. She turned to Chen Changsheng, her face filled with guilt. “Master Chen, I am truly sorry. I had no idea things would come to this—nor do I know why my father wishes to kill you.”

Chen Changsheng held his daughter’s hand tightly, smiling serenely as he shook his head. “It’s nothing. Your father is likely angered by your serving as Die’er’s maid for a month. After all, you are a princess, so noble in status—he must feel deeply humiliated.”

After all, he had the Blood Demon Ancestor as a supreme bodyguard—what was there to fear?