Chapter 55: I Didn't Mean to Do It, Do You Believe Me?
The Nine Nether Yellow Springs Array,
One of the ancient killing formations,
Its killing power is beyond doubt!
The willow tree on the cliff couldn't help but feel speechless.
This is just a few projections after all.
Even if their true bodies were here, there would be no need to use the Nine Nether Yellow Springs Array...
It's too much of a waste.
The little bird on the branch also felt quite helpless.
Clearly, their cultivation was so high, yet they lacked self-awareness and were so cautious...
At this moment, in mid-air, the four figures sensed the rising killing intent, their faces changing drastically!
They had no power to resist this force!
Not a single thought of withstanding such a formation crossed their minds!
Run!
They could only run!
But how could Lu Changsheng let them escape?
Immediately, his palm flipped!
Within the Nine Nether Yellow Springs Array, the River of Yellow Springs turned into a cage, enveloping the four!
And on the barrier of the River of Yellow Springs, there emanated an endless sense of deathly silence!
The four watched this scene with extremely ugly expressions.
Even if they used all their methods, they probably couldn't withstand an attack from such a formation!
"Why would there be such a profound killing formation in this barren universe?!"
"Could it be that the Earth he mentioned is truly a high-dimensional universe we haven't understood?"
One of the men clasped his fists towards Lu Changsheng, "Sir, please calm down. We meant no offense, we just wanted to make acquaintances."
Hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn't help but sneer, "Lies? You were already activating your techniques to attack. If I hadn't defended quickly, wouldn't you have succeeded?"
The four looked somewhat devastated.
The person who could arrange such a formation was afraid of their four projections?
Succeeded?
How could they succeed?
The woman spoke respectfully at this moment, "Senior, we meant no offense. Please deactivate the formation. By doing so, you would also gain our friendship, wouldn't that be better?"
Friendship?
Didn't that mean they wouldn't bother him again?
Lu Changsheng felt a bit delighted, about to agree, when a voice came from outside the grass hut's barrier.
"Master! We're back... Huh? Why is the barrier open?"
"Master, please open the door!"
Upon hearing these two voices, Lu Changsheng's face lit up. The disciples... oh no, the good kids were back?
However, this moment of joy caused him to lose control of his spiritual energy, clenching his fists.
Suddenly!
The power of the Nine Nether Yellow Springs Array surged out!
The barrier formed by the River of Yellow Springs turned into towering waves at this moment, crushing towards the four from all directions!
Boom!
"You will pay for this!"
"When my sect descends, it will be your doomsday!"
Lu Changsheng watched this scene, dumbfounded...
He looked down at his clenched fists, tears almost coming to his eyes as he muttered helplessly, "I said I didn't mean to do it, does it still count..."
At this moment, Ye Qiubai and Hong Ying also arrived together.
"Master, we're back."
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng turned his gaze from his face, filled with resentment, towards the two.
Ye Qiubai was taken aback, hesitantly asking, "Um... Master, what's wrong?"
Thinking of the retaliation from those people later, Lu Changsheng's anger burned even hotter. He said to Ye Qiubai and Hong Ying, "You're both punished. Clean the entire grass hut, no spiritual energy allowed!"
This entire mountain peak belonged to the jurisdiction of the grass hut.
Clean a mountain without using spiritual energy?
How long would that take...
The key is they still don't know what mistake they've made...
However, seeing the resentment on Lu Changsheng's face, the two chose to stay silent, obediently picking up their brooms and preparing to descend the mountain, starting from the foot of it...
"Wait."
Ye Qiubai and Hong Ying turned back in surprise.
Lu Changsheng pointed towards the kitchen. "Go cook first. After you've made the meal, then go."
Ye Qiubai: "..."
Hong Ying: "..."
...
On another front.
Northern Region, Sunset Dynasty.
Within a magnificent palace adorned with gold and jade.
At the forefront, there is a dragon throne.
Behind the dragon throne is engraved a red sun!
Upon that red sun, a hidden power emanates, causing those beneath the dragon throne to feel compelled to submit...
At this moment, seated upon the dragon throne is a middle-aged man.
He wears a golden dragon robe embroidered with nine golden dragons intertwined with multicolored clouds!
This man is the ruler of the Sunset Dynasty.
Simultaneously, he ranks fourth among the Four Regions Martial Rankings!
Emperor Yitong!
Signifying his ambition to unify the Four Regions!
It's evident from his ambitions!
And beneath Emperor Yitong, Emperor Tianming kneels.
Emperor Yitong's face remains serene, revealing no emotions.
Yet, this very demeanor exerts pressure like a mountain!
"Speak up about what mistake you've made."
Emperor Tianming's forehead sweats a little, lowering his head. "Your child has underestimated Ye Qiubai's network of connections. I did not expect such skilled support from him."
"Go on."
At Emperor Yitong's prompting, Emperor Tianming continued, "I did not act promptly to eliminate Ye Qiubai directly, which allowed his reinforcements to arrive."
"Hmm..."
Emperor Tianming breathed heavily, bearing the weight of that pressure, and continued, "Furthermore... I dispatched the Iron Riders of Asura too easily, failing to achieve the objective and causing nearly half of them to be lost."
"Is that all?"
"Please instruct me, Your Majesty."
Emperor Yitong raised a brow, gazing at Emperor Tianming with a heavy voice, calmly saying, "Tianming, you still don't understand. You've disappointed me deeply."
At these words, Emperor Tianming's face instantly turned pale.
Emperor Yitong stood up, looking towards the red sun behind him, and continued, "Why didn't Shadow Kill act?"
Emperor Tianming's face grew even paler.
"Did you intentionally withhold Shadow Kill to ensure Ye Qiubai's demise?"
Emperor Tianming trembled all over.
Emperor Yitong said, "As a prince, you are my designated successor as the next ruler. Do you understand what that entails?"
Emperor Tianming's face turned pale, as if choked by a foreign object in his throat, and struggled to say, "I shouldn't have let emotions sway me. I should have immediately snuffed out the threat."
Emperor Yitong continued, taking over the conversation, "The imperial family is ruthless; decisive action is our bottom line. If we perceive a threat, even if it's from your closest kin, it must be eliminated. Do you understand?"
Emperor Tianming nodded reluctantly.
"And though that woman is someone you favor, if she poses a threat, she should be discarded. Have you adhered to this?"
Emperor Tianming remained silent, drenched in sweat.
Emperor Yitong turned abruptly, shouting, "Then how did you handle it?"
"Your child understands..."
Seeing this, Emperor Yitong waved his hand and said, "You may leave. I will announce the removal of your status as prince. The position will pass to the second son. Retrieve it by resolving this threat."
"Yes..."