Chapter 72: Come Out and Face Death

Outside the imperial city, four figures soared through the sky, dressed in the attire of the Northern Cold Palace, exuding a strong murderous intent aimed directly at the imperial city.

Among them, three were at the first level of Imperial Martial, and one was at the second level.

All of them had broken through the realms for many years, far from comparable to those who had just entered Imperial Martial like Qi Yang.

"The Young Master has ordered to kill the Ye Family, slaughter the Imperial Family, and take Ye Shuixian. Where should we start?" one of the Imperial Martial experts spoke, dripping with extreme arrogance.

Perhaps in their eyes, the secular imperial power could be overturned in the blink of an eye.

"Ye Shuixian is essential to the Young Master. Let's start with the Ye Family. Besides, the imperial city is such a small place that we can cover it in an instant," the leader at the second level of Imperial Martial said, and the four of them flew toward the direction of the Ye Family.

At this moment, Ye Chen and the others were coming out of the cultivation chamber.

Ye Feng and Ye Shuixian also emerged from seclusion.

After seeing Ye Chen using the Wind and Cloud Steps and the Wind God Palm, Ye Feng gained some insights. He successfully broke through after half a month of seclusion and had reached the peak of the Elemental Vein at the fifth level, not to mention it wasn't difficult to challenge the eighth level of True Martial.

Ye Shuixian's awakening of her divine body talent was even stronger. After half a month of seclusion, she broke through two realms in succession and stepped into the third level of the Elemental Vein.

Even Ye Long and the others, who received martial techniques bestowed by Ye Chen, had made progress in their strength.

The entire Ye Family had undergone a sharp transformation.

"Chen'er, the imperial family has appointed you as the Protector of the Nation, a king of a different surname, and has granted you Tianyou City as your permanent fiefdom. Will the Ye Family move to Tianyou City?" Ye Qingcang spoke up.

"Protector of the Nation? King of a different surname? Permanent fiefdom?" Ye Chen frowned slightly, realizing only now as the person involved.

However, he soon smiled and shook his head.

Whether it was the Protector of the Nation, the King of a Different Surname, or the Permanent Fiefdom, they were all just illusions. Everything was built on the foundation of strength. Once the Ye Family declined, how could the fiefdom be permanent?

These illusions were nothing more than fleeting clouds and dust to Ye Wuji.

"Which direction should we head to Nine Hades? It just so happens that we need to pass by Tianyou City," Ye Feng said. He had walked out of the imperial city before, and even ventured into the Nine Hades, so he had some understanding of the Canglan Continent.

"If that's the case, let's go to Tianyou City. This way, we can also reassure Liu Jiangmo," Ye Chen said. He couldn't be less concerned about the secular imperial power, as long as Liu Jiangmo was sensible, he wouldn't interfere with the Xuantian Empire.

"Lingtian, instruct everyone to move to Tianyou City," Ye Qingcang looked at Ye Lingtian.

"Yes," Ye Lingtian responded.

"Qingsnow, go to the alchemy hall and collect some useful spiritual materials," Ye Chen looked at Wu Qingsnow again. The alchemy hall in the imperial city could no longer provide him with useful spiritual materials, but the entire Ye Family might need them.

"Chen'er, rest assured, Song Yi has already offered all the True-grade spiritual materials," Wu Qingsnow said.

Ye Chen nodded in satisfaction, waiting for the Ye Family to finish organizing before heading to Tianyou City and then to the Nine Hades.

But at this moment, several strong auras were rapidly approaching them, and four figures descended from the sky, standing arrogantly above the sky, accompanied by a thunderous shout.

"Ye Family and the Imperial Family, come out and face death!"

The terrifying voice seemed to contain sound waves, echoing over the Ye Family, shaking the area for dozens of miles around. Various forces in the imperial city walked out, looking up at the sky with changed expressions.

Imperial Martial experts! They must be from the Northern Cold Palace.

Inside the imperial palace, Liu Jiangmo walked out upon hearing the sound, followed closely by the Ouyang family and many other ministers, all rushing towards the Ye Family.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the imperial city became tense again, and the imperial army rushed towards them like a tide, escorting Liu Jiangmo.

"Young Master."

Ignoring the four from the Northern Cold Palace, Liu Jiangmo swiftly walked towards Ye Chen.

He had severed ties with the Northern Cold Palace and now stood by Ye Chen. How could he show any respect to the Northern Cold Palace?

"Hmm?"

The four from the Northern Cold Palace saw Liu Jiangmo, dressed in dragon robes, ignoring them, and their gazes sharpened.

"By order of the Young Master of the Northern Cold Palace, the Xuantian Empire's Imperial Family disregards the Northern Cold Palace. From this day forth, the empire will be destroyed, and someone will take over," one of the Northern Cold Palace's Imperial Martial experts said arrogantly.

The entire imperial city was shocked by this declaration, and everyone's complexion changed.

The Northern Cold Palace intended to overthrow the Imperial Family and the Ye Family!

"From today onwards, the Xuantian Empire will no longer be subordinate to the Northern Cold Palace. It will be an independent nation, and will not accept orders from the Northern Cold Palace," Liu Jiangmo responded firmly.

Since the decision had been made, there was no turning back. It was better to be resolute and show goodwill towards Ye Chen.

Indeed, Liu Jiangmo's decisive attitude secretly earned Ye Chen's approval.

However, the four from the Northern Cold Palace were infuriated.

How dare a mere subordinate nation break away and challenge the Northern Cold Palace?

"I suddenly have an idea. Instead of slaughtering the Imperial Family and the Ye Family, let the men of the Ye Family serve as slaves for generations, and the women as prostitutes for generations. Only then can we deter these subordinates," the leader at the second level of Imperial Martial said coldly.

Instantly, everyone from the Imperial Family and the Ye Family paled, especially the women of the Imperial Family, their faces even more miserable.

Even the other forces of the empire trembled secretly.

The Northern Cold Palace was so ruthless that with its domineering and iron-blooded methods, it could intimidate the Xuantian Empire and beat down any other subordinates who dared to rebel. This was the fate that awaited them if they dared to resist.

"I haven't even set foot in the Northern Cold Palace yet, and you ants want to defy me. Very well," suddenly, a cold voice resounded—it was Ye Chen speaking.

He didn't have much hatred towards the Northern Cold Palace. He could always go and deal with them whenever he wanted.

However, before he even went, the Northern Cold Palace came again.

Did they want the men of the Ye Family to serve as slaves? Did they want the women of the Ye Family to be prostitutes?

This undoubtedly completely enraged

 Ye Chen. At this moment, the Northern Cold Palace was doomed.

"We descended to pass judgment, not to witness your anger. Those who do not comply will be killed without mercy," the second-level Imperial Martial expert spoke again, and the three beside him brandished their profound weapons, ready to strike at any moment.

"Judgment?"

Ye Chen's expression turned cold, and an indescribable chill spread in all directions.

"Throughout history, who dares to judge me, Ye Wuji?"

The four from the Northern Cold Palace looked at each other, then burst into laughter.

Throughout history?

How could a mere youngster dare to utter such grand words? Did he think he was someone of great importance reincarnated?

"Kill them."

As the four from the Northern Cold Palace laughed, Ye Chen's voice was cold.

With that, a sword aura condensed in the sky, like a storm appearing out of nowhere, sweeping towards the four from the Northern Cold Palace.

Endless sword might stirred up a storm in the heavens and earth, sweeping across the Ye Family's residence. It seemed as if it could tear apart the sky and shatter the heavens. The sharp aura of destruction enveloped everything.

"Is this the Imperial Martial might? Even a mere first-level Imperial Martial dares to be so arrogant!"

One of the first-level Imperial Martial experts from the Northern Cold Palace descended and arrogantly confronted Wu Qingsnow.