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Chapter 143 The Saint King (Please read, subscribe, and vote)
This made the emperor of the Piaoyun Dynasty's face even more gloomy.

He couldn't find the Li family patriarch anywhere!
The emperor of the Piaoyun Dynasty had a face so dark it seemed like it could drip water, and his anger and shock were like a volcano about to erupt.

He never imagined that in the palace he controlled, in the heart of the Piaoyun Dynasty's power, the Li family patriarch could act with impunity, killing several Dark Saints in front of him with such cruel and bizarre methods, while he couldn't even find their whereabouts.

He knew perfectly well that this was clearly a deterrent tactic by the Li family, a blatant demonstration against his Piaoyun Dynasty, telling them that the Li family was not as easily manipulated as they thought.

The release of Anming and the others was not a show of weakness or goodwill from the Li family. It was a deliberate act by the Li family patriarch, who instilled false hope in them and then shattered that hope in the most cruel way in this great hall, planting fear deep in the hearts of every member of the Piaoyun Dynasty.

The people in the hall had recovered somewhat from their initial shock, and what followed was a deep sense of astonishment.

The generals' clenched fists loosened involuntarily due to their inner shock. Their eyes widened as they stared at the bloody mess on the ground, then at the Emperor's gleaming but empty Flowing Cloud Sword. Their contempt for the Li family had vanished, replaced by a deep sense of dread.

The civil officials looked at each other in disbelief and horror.

They are usually good at scheming and weighing pros and cons, but now, faced with methods that are beyond their comprehension, they feel as if they are in a nightmare from which they cannot wake up.

They knew that the Li family's ability to act so easily in the palace, leaving even the emperor helpless, meant that their strength and resources were far more complex than they had previously imagined.

The Jade Valley Patriarch remained slumped on the ground, his eyes glazed over, muttering to himself, "It's over, it's over, the Li family... the Li family is going to destroy us all..."

At this moment, besides worrying about his own life, he was even more terrified of the unfathomable power of the Li family.

He originally thought that by stirring up this conflict, he could use the Piaoyun Dynasty to teach the Li family a lesson, but he never expected things to develop like this. He was the one who truly brought trouble upon himself.

The emperor gritted his teeth, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. He suddenly stood up, his dragon robe fluttering in the wind.

"The Li family! How dare you! You dare to mock me and my Piaoyun Dynasty!"

The emperor's roar echoed throughout the hall, making everyone's eardrums buzz. "Today, I will swear an oath against your Li family! No matter the cost, I will uproot you completely and let you know that the Piaoyun Dynasty is not a place where you can run wild!"

Just as the emperor's angry roar was still echoing in the hall, suddenly, a powerful and vast surge of spiritual energy rose in the sky outside the hall.

This surge of energy, like a raging tide, swept outwards with overwhelming force, instantly engulfing the entire imperial palace of the Piaoyun Dynasty.

In an instant, the already tense and oppressive atmosphere became even more solemn, and everyone looked up in astonishment at the sky outside the hall.

The azure sky was gradually replaced by a dazzling and mysterious glow, a kaleidoscope of colors that intertwined and swirled like dreamlike ribbons, constantly shifting and changing into wondrous patterns, as if the heavens were unfolding some mysterious and magnificent scroll. Then, a blinding golden light suddenly erupted from the most intense part of the glow, growing ever brighter until it resembled a golden sun rising from the horizon, bathing the entire palace in a golden light.

Within that golden light, faint sounds of dragon roars and tiger howls could be heard, as if ancient divine beasts were cheering on the powerful beings about to descend.

As the light continued to flash, a tall and majestic figure slowly emerged from the center of the light.

This person was none other than the Sage King Ancestor of the Piaoyun Dynasty. He was dressed in a magnificent purple-gold robe, embroidered with various mysterious runes. Each rune shimmered with a faint spiritual light, as if it contained endless mysterious power.

His face was cold and resolute, and his eyes were like deep stars, shining with a captivating light. Just one glance from him made people feel as if an invisible pressure was coming towards them, inspiring awe.

With a swift movement, he instantly traversed the vast distance and appeared before the main hall.

Then, he slowly stepped into the main hall, each step carrying the weight of a thousand pounds, causing the entire floor of the hall to tremble slightly.

The powerful aura emanating from him spread outwards like a tangible wave. Those military generals and civil officials who were close to him felt it difficult to breathe and unconsciously retreated, making way for him to ascend the throne.

"The Li family patriarch has already departed." The voice of the Sage King Patriarch was deep and resonant, echoing in the hall like a great bell, instantly easing the tension in everyone's hearts.

Upon hearing this, the emperor hurriedly stood up from his dragon throne, respectfully bowed to the Sage King Ancestor, and said, "Ancestor's emergence from seclusion this time is truly a blessing for our Piaoyun Dynasty! The Li family has gone too far, daring to act so presumptuously in our palace. We beg Ancestor to uphold justice for us and make the Li family pay a terrible price, leaving no one alive!"

The Sage King Ancestor nodded slightly, a sharp glint in his eyes, and said, "Hmm, that Li family is nothing but an arrogant family that doesn't know its own limitations. They dared to provoke my Piaoyun Dynasty; they're simply courting death. Let alone the Li family, even if there were a slightly stronger force, anyone who dared to run wild in my Piaoyun Dynasty would not have a good end!"

His calm tone stirred the passion of everyone present.

The generals, who had been gripped by fear and worry due to the Li family's terrifying methods, now had a renewed fighting spirit in their eyes. They clenched their fists and shouted in unison, "Please, Ancestor, take action, crush the Li family, and uphold the might of our Piaoyun Dynasty!"

The civil officials straightened their backs, and the fear on their faces was gradually replaced by a resolute and ruthless expression. They echoed in unison, "Our ancestor is wise! We must let the Li family know the power of our dynasty and make them regret their arrogant actions today!"

At this moment, the Jade Valley Ancestor seemed to see a glimmer of hope from the abyss of despair. He struggled to get up from the ground and said to the Saint King Ancestor with a fawning expression, "Ancestor, your divine skills are unparalleled. You will surely be able to destroy the Li family with ease!"

The Sage King Ancestor merely glanced at him coldly, ignoring him, and instead turned his gaze back to the Emperor, saying, "I will take action personally."

The emperor quickly nodded in agreement and said, "I will obey the orders of the ancestor."

(End of this chapter)