Chapter 350, At the Imperial Court

Translator: Silavin

 

“Li Ming!” Seeing Li Ming’s Martial Soul dissipate and his lifeless body falling, the remaining Elder’s pupils contracted, his face contorting with extreme fury.

 

“You dare kill Li Ming!?” The Elder’s eyes bulged with disbelief. Beyond his rage, he felt a chill in his heart. Against their combined attack, not only had their opponent not been quickly dealt with, he had found an opportunity to kill Li Ming. This was something even a Mid Stage Martial King would find difficult to accomplish.

 

Yet, this youth had done it!

 

“This isn’t the first Li Family dog I’ve killed.” Qin Yichen’s expression remained indifferent as he turned to face the Elder, his cold voice ringing out. “You’re next…”

 

“Could it be that you actually killed Aofeng?!” The Elder’s expression changed. Somehow, this youth’s cold words made him feel like he’d been plunged into an icy cavern. He thought of Li Aofeng’s disappearance with his Eight Legged World Spider Martial Soul.

 

“You’re not completely stupid.” Qin Yichen smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

 

“You…” The Li Family Elder’s whole body broke out in goosebumps. He laughed bitterly to himself. After all, he and Li Ming had come thinking this would be easy, but they had terribly miscalculated.

 

“Master Qin!” At this moment, a shout came from the direction of Twilight City. In the far distance, a Heavenly Hu Jiao Martial Soul came into view, enveloping a figure rapidly approaching.

 

“Damn it, Xia Zelei!” Sensing that aura, the Li Family Elder’s face changed dramatically – their worst fear had come true. This was why they had not wanted to use their Martial Souls. They specifically wanted to avoid this situation.

 

The Elder’s face turned extremely ugly. The first Martial King to arrive was the formidable and highly prestigious Carefree Prince, Xia Zelei!

 

Xia Zelei’s appearance made him realise their ambush had completely failed.

 

“Damned brat! This isn’t over! Just you wait!”

 

The Elder swooped down to grab Li Ming’s corpse, glaring venomously at Qin Yichen. After spitting these threatening words, he stamped his foot and leaped to the sky to escape.

 

“Still trying to run?” Seeing the Li Family Elder attempting to flee, Qin Yichen laughed coldly. He showed no mercy to those who sought his life. He had no good feelings toward the Li Family, and moreover, between Xia Zilin and the Royal Consort Li’s Son, they would inevitably become his enemies in the future. From this perspective, he was quite happy to kill another Martial King!

 

“Sword Control Technique!” As Xia Zelei arrived, he saw a glowing white sword pierce through that Elder’s chest, instantly spraying blood that stained the earth red.

 

“You…” The Elder tried to turn back but slowly fell. His eyes were filled with disbelief and terror of death before endless darkness consumed his consciousness.

 

“This…” Watching this scene, shock flashed through Xia Zelei’s eyes.

 

These two were famous experts in Twilight City. Yet, both of them had fallen to a youth not even twenty years old.

 

Xia Zelei did not know how to describe his feelings at this moment.

 

“Let’s go!” Sensing several familiar auras approaching, Xia Zelei wasted no words and quickly left with Qin Yichen.

 

Soon, the news spread throughout Twilight City.

 

Two Elders of the Li Family had died tragically outside the Twilight City!

 

The Li Family’s power was immense. It was known throughout the Grand Empire. Provoking the Li Family was like pulling teeth from a tiger’s mouth.

 

Killing Li Family Elders was something no Force could imagine doing.

 

If Royal Consort Li’s Son became the Crown Prince, the Li Family would have complete control over the Grand Empire.

 

When everyone thought the Li Family would explode in fury, they remained oddly quiet… as if nothing had happened.

 

Of course, it was not that they were not angry, but at the scene, the Carefree Prince Xia Zelei had left his footprint.

 

The Li Family did not believe those two Elders were killed by Qin Yichen!

 

The Carefree Prince! This was someone the Li Family absolutely could not afford to provoke.

 

So, the Li Family could only endure.

 

The next day.

 

The Carefree Prince, who had not attended court in decades, appeared in the Imperial Court. Even the Emperor rose to welcome him.

 

Just as everyone was wondering why the Carefree Prince had appeared, he directly stated his purpose.

 

“I humbly request Your Majesty to formally include the Seventh Princess, Xia Zilin, among the candidates for the throne!” Xia Zelei’s voice echoed throughout the great hall.

 

Instantly, the hall fell deathly silent.

 

Countless eyes, filled with shock or uncertainty, fell upon the Carefree Prince.

 

Without doubt, the Carefree Prince intended to support Seventh Princess Xia Zilin!

 

This was completely unexpected.

 

Even the Emperor was stunned for several minutes.

 

“Xia Zilin is of the Royal Bloodline, possesses the Royal Martial Spirit. Though only seventeen, she has already reached the Martial King Realm. I believe she is more than qualified to vie for the throne!”

 

The Carefree Prince’s subsequent words caused an uproar in the hall.

 

Some were amazed by Xia Zilin’s talent.

 

After all, everyone knew that although Xia Zilin was of the Royal Family, she had very limited resources. Her achievements were entirely due to her talent and effort.

 

Of course, they were more shocked by the Carefree Prince’s attitude.

 

Who in the Grand Empire did not know of the legendary Carefree Prince? When has he ever spoken up for anyone? Moreover, he had stayed out of worldly affairs for many years…

 

Yet he appeared now to state his allegiance to a neglected Princess.

 

What virtue or ability did this Xia Zilin possess to move this highly respected Carefree Prince?!

 

“Granted!” Though the Emperor did not understand the Carefree Prince’s intentions, he immediately approved his request.

 

He had absolute trust in the Carefree Prince. He might suspect anyone else, but never the Carefree Prince, his dear Brother. After all, back then, if the Carefree Prince had wanted it, the throne would have been his.

 

After this day, many things began to subtly change…

 

For instance, some Noble Families who had been close to the Li Family began distancing themselves, some even openly severing ties with the Li Family.

 

For the Li Family, this was an absolute disaster.

 

Support for Royal Consort Li’s Son gradually diminished, while in the Imperial Court, Seventh Princess Xia Zilin became the focus of every discussion.

 

What did it matter to have Royal Bloodline?

 

What did it matter to have the Royal Martial Spirit?

 

If one could not sit on the throne at the end of the day, they were no different from Commoners.

 

Except for the Carefree Prince, the Grand Empire would never see another hold as much power without taking the throne.

 

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