Chapter 928
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The Xu Aide that Tian Huangyu referred to was none other than Xu Donglai, the head of the Xu family, a pillar of the Tianyan Dynasty.
During the previous Hundred Nations Martial Contest, Xu Donglai’s two sons, Xu Qingtian and Xu Qingfeng, had both been slain by Ye Wushuang. The seventeenth prince, Tian Zhihen, whom Xu Donglai had favored, had also met his end at the hands of Ye Wushuang.
Upon hearing the emperor’s call, Xu Donglai immediately stepped forward and knelt, bowing deeply. “Xu Donglai pays his respects to His Majesty,” he said.
“Please rise, Minister Xu,” Emperor Tian Huangyu said with a smile.
Though he said “please rise,” these words sent a cold sweat down Xu Donglai’s back.
The Xu family was indeed a pillar of the Tianyan Dynasty, but within the vast empire, there were more than just the Xu family among the seven major dominant families. In reality, the Tianyan Dynasty was akin to a grand martial sect, with each family resembling a faction led by elders within the sect. Despite the many factions, the royal family was undoubtedly the strongest and unshakable.
“I heard that you were deeply saddened when the seventeenth prince was killed by Ye Wushuang,” the emperor continued.
With a thud, Xu Donglai suddenly knelt down again. “Your Majesty, I am utterly loyal to you and harbor no ill intentions!” he declared.
What did the emperor mean by such words at this moment? The succession to the throne of the Tianyan Dynasty was undoubtedly to be chosen from among the emperor’s many sons. By choosing the seventeenth prince, the Xu family had effectively involved themselves in the struggle for succession, something every emperor despised.
Seeing Xu Donglai trembling and sweating profusely, Emperor Tian Huangyu smiled and said, “Minister Xu, I am merely having a conversation with you. There is no need for such alarm.”
Despite the emperor’s words, Xu Donglai continued to sweat profusely and dared not rise.
“Among my sons, there are indeed a few who are quite outstanding, each with high ambitions and pride,” the emperor remarked.
“You must think that since the seventeenth prince was killed by Ye Wushuang, I must detest that young man. But in fact, that is not the case.”
Tian Huangyu chuckled and said, “My sons are ambitious and proud, partly because I failed to discipline them properly, and partly because you all have been flattering them too much in the past!”
“The death of the seventeenth prince has not made me hate Ye Wushuang. On the contrary, I am eager to befriend him. In fact…” The emperor paused for a moment before continuing, “I even wish that Ye Wushuang were my own son!”
At these words, the expressions of the princes and ministers present changed dramatically.
Ye Wushuang’s talent was indeed remarkable, but for the emperor to speak so highly of him seemed almost excessive.
The emperor continued, “You all think I am exaggerating. But according to the nineteenth prince, Ye Wushuang is truly extraordinary. He has single-handedly caused great upheaval within an entire empire, something that is beyond the reach of ordinary people.”
“With the opening of the Heavenly and Earthly Gates this time, if Ye Wushuang survives the trial within, he will surely reach the state of ‘Guiyuan’!”
Surely reach Guiyuan!
At present, Ye Wushuang was merely at the ninth level of Tiangang. To reach Guiyuan in just half a year… that seemed utterly impossible!
Although Ye Wushuang’s progress had indeed been rapid, it simply could not be that fast!
However, no one dared to contradict the emperor’s words.
The emperor continued, “Pass the word down. Those participating in the trial of the Heavenly and Earthly Gates should not oppose Ye Wushuang. Even though he killed the seventeenth prince, I still admire him.”
“Moreover… I trust in Si Yin’s judgment. She has focused on cultivating Ye Wushuang, perhaps with the hope that he will one day replace her and carry the banner of Lingjian Mountain!”
When Emperor Tian Huangyu finished speaking, everyone fell into a heavy silence. This was an extremely high appraisal of Ye Wushuang.
The major powers waited eagerly, but no one dared to act rashly.
The Heavenly and Earthly Gates hung suspended in the air, with numerous spiritual beasts waiting quietly.
Suddenly, in a moment, the light emitted by the suspended Heavenly and Earthly Gates began to merge together. As the light fused, the two gates also began to draw closer to each other. All eyes were on them, filled with astonishment, confusion, excitement, and anticipation.
And then, in that moment, the two gates became one.
One by one, the fifth-stage spiritual beasts, the kings among beasts, suddenly went mad. Their bodies soared into the air, rushing straight into the Heavenly and Earthly Gates…
