Kamimine

Chapter 82 The Divine Bell Rings, the Crown Prince Returns

"I'm not afraid of you——"

Facing the ultimate attack of the first level of the Great Dao, Liu Chengfeng was fearless and let out a long roar.

Smash the stone slabs of the long street, and strike into the air.

The three great divine techniques were activated, true blood roared, blood energy surged like a tide, precious flames soared into the sky, and true fire rolled.

Protected by the Eight Directions Shield, sheltered by dragon scales and phoenix feathers.

With a long howl, the earth ignited, magma erupted, and the Five Yang Sword Formation was formed, displaying divine skills.

Yin Yang Sword Tide, one of the four styles!

Earth gives rise to Yin fire, Heaven gives rise to Yang fire; Earth fire and Heaven fire, Yin and Yang interact, magma and flames engulf, and a tide of swords arises.

Within a 5,000-meter radius, the Yin-Yang Sword Tide surged, shattering long streets and destroying houses, causing everyone to flee in terror.

"Divine skill—"

With a single strike aimed at the sky, Qian Hou was greatly alarmed.

Both sides struck heavily, and the surrounding area shattered.

The might of the Great Dao crushed through Liu Chengfeng's shield, causing him to spurt blood and sustain injuries.

Qian Hou fared even worse. Even at the first level of the Great Dao, he couldn't withstand the innate divine skill. His top-grade city guard armor shattered, and the Yin-Yang Sword Tide pierced his chest, leaving his entire chest cavity pierced through.

Qian Hou stared wide-eyed at the charred hole in his chest, then fell straight down.

A great battle ensued, causing chaos and turmoil in all directions.

After killing Qianhou, Liu Chengfeng took the mountain pill and turned to leave, knowing that the spy bureau would never let him go.

“In broad daylight, to dare to commit such heinous acts deserves to die.”

A roar from Yuan Pojun echoed through the long street as he dispatched troops from the spy agency to spread out in all directions in pursuit of Liu Chengfeng.

"Damn, there are so many people."

Liu Chengfeng fled, only to find that the spy agency's men were everywhere.

"You may escape the ape clan, but can you escape the tiger clan and the phoenix clan? Golden Crow Heavenly Capital is all their territory, and they can mobilize an army of 100,000 at any time."

Zu Feng's voice echoed in my mind.

"any idea?"

“Go and ring the sacred bell, acknowledge your ancestors and return to your roots, and force Tangshan and the others to recognize your identity.”

"As the rightful heir, all parties will have reservations, and you can take over the Crown Prince's Golden Palace in a natural way."

"That divine bell?"

Liu Chengfeng looked up and saw the Yellow Bell hanging on the ancient, gnarled tree.

"Yes, this bell was left by the Golden Crow God. Only the rightful heir can ring it. When the bell rings, it will announce the news to the world."

Can I ring it?

Liu Chengfeng expressed his doubts. In name, he was the successor of the Crown Prince Li, but he did not have the bloodline of the Golden Crow, nor did he practice the Golden Crow lineage's techniques.

"Isn't there me? Go ahead and knock."

Zu Feng strongly supports Liu Chengfeng.

"Of course, there is another method, which is more efficient."

"what way?"

Liu Chengfeng hurriedly asked.

“Send a divine intervention, overturn the table, and go straight for the kill. Kill as many as come, until the four clans acknowledge you.”

At this point, Zu Feng became excited, feeling that life was too boring and wanting to see some excitement.

"Never mind, let's just ring the bell."

Liu Chengfeng rejected the proposal; he came to see the heritage, not to massacre the ancient Golden Crow Kingdom.

Liu Chengfeng climbed to the top of the central peak, stood under the towering trees that resembled writhing dragons, and looked up at Huang Zhong.

It feels heavy in the hand, as if it were rooted to the ground, impossible to move in the slightest.

With Zu Feng's assurance, Liu Chengfeng struck hard.

"Dang——dang——dang——"

The sound of the Yellow Bell resounded, deep and resonant like thunder, echoing throughout the Golden Crow Heavenly Capital. All the important figures within the palaces and divine halls, as well as the residents in the long streets and houses, heard the sound of the Yellow Bell.

Who tolled the sacred bell?

Whether it was the important figures from the four clans, or the countless cultivators and millions of residents, everyone was astonished.

"The divine bell tolls, the rightful line returns!"

The people of Jinwu Tiandu all know this legend.

"The rightful heir to the Crown Prince, Liu Chengfeng, has returned."

Liu Chengfeng shouted loudly, his voice echoing again and again in the Golden Crow Heavenly Capital.

"The successor of the Crown Prince has returned—"

The sound spread throughout Jinwu Tiandu, sparking much discussion.

Many important figures from the four clans were alarmed. Back then, the Crown Prince was forced to flee, and now his successor has returned. What will happen?

"How dare you, evil demon from the evil realm, wreak havoc on the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom!"

At this moment, Yuan Pojun led over a thousand powerful warriors to surround the mountain peak, exuding murderous intent and refusing to give Liu Chengfeng any chance to be recognized.

"The heir to the crown prince is indeed true."

With a loud shout, a figure rushed forward, the might of the Great Dao flowing endlessly.

"Ancestors—"

Upon seeing the person rushing towards him, Liu Chengfeng was surprised and delighted.

This was none other than the long-lost Sixth Patriarch.

The Sixth Patriarch arrived with the order, rushed to Liu Chengfeng's side to protect him, and held up the Prime Minister's edict.

"I was entrusted by the Prime Minister to go to Qiuchi Kingdom to ask the Crown Prince's successor to return. The identity is indeed correct, as evidenced by the Prime Minister's written edict."

The raised edict exuded divine power, and the words confirming its authenticity shone brightly. Under its oppressive aura, everyone, from the thousands of powerful warriors to Yuan Pojun, was terrified.

Prime Minister Fuxiao Sword God, the strongest in the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom, few dare to defy him.

“He is merely the successor of Crown Prince Li. Crown Prince Li was banished from the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom and is no longer qualified to represent the orthodoxy.”

He Qingying arrived with the powerful members of the Crane Clan, refusing to acknowledge Liu Chengfeng's legitimate identity.

"Yes, they are not qualified to represent the orthodox lineage."

Yuan Pojun was overjoyed, never expecting the Crane Clan to stand on his side.

"If Chief Crane has any objections, he may speak with the Prime Minister. I will act on his orders."

The Prime Minister's edict, imbued with divine power, could suppress the entire Golden Crow Heavenly Capital. Even He Qingying and Yuan Pojun could not confront it head-on.

"The Crown Prince has returned to the throne, which is the rightful succession and a blessing for the ancient Golden Crow Kingdom."

A deep and majestic voice rang out, the imperial might emanating from the Golden Crow Divine Palace, intimidating the entire Golden Crow Heavenly Capital.

"His Majesty--"

Everyone paid homage, and Emperor Tangshan spoke.

Emperor Tangshan was still in seclusion recovering from his injuries, but his divine words, passed down through generations, remained as golden and sacred as gold.

Liu Chengfeng was also surprised, not expecting that Emperor Tangshan would be the first person to admit his identity.

"The Crown Prince left the country and never returned. His successor is neither of the Golden Crow bloodline nor of the Golden Crow lineage, and therefore cannot represent the orthodox lineage."

A gloomy and domineering female voice rang out.

"Grandma Aunt—"

Upon hearing this sound, many people began to worship.

The Old Ancestor, the supreme ancestor of the Phoenix Clan, is highly respected.

The Phoenix Clan, of course, is not a real phoenix. Their ancestor was the pheasant god chicken, who called himself a phoenix. This clan was extremely prominent in the ancient Golden Crow Kingdom, far surpassing the ape, tiger, and crane clans.

She was the priestess of the Golden Crow God, and also his wife, the Queen of the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom. She came from the Phoenix Clan and was once the clan leader.

In later generations, the great-aunt Dugu Fenghuang was even more renowned for her loyalty and bravery.

Her father and his two brothers, along with her own six siblings, all died in battle for the ancient Jinwu Kingdom. Her husband also died in a battle against the ancient Li royal court.

Their family was known for its loyalty and bravery, and was respected by all sides of the ancient Jinwu Kingdom.

"The Mountain Spirit Coin is a token of the Golden Crow God. If the Prince Li passes it on to him, he can represent the lineage of the Golden Crow God and be considered the legitimate one."

A steady and gentle voice rang out, not loud, but the sound of the Great Dao echoed for a long time.

"Prime Minister——"

"Sword God—"

Upon hearing this sound, even more people went to worship, and feelings of admiration arose spontaneously.

Prime Minister Dawn Sword God, the strongest person in the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom, and the only person in the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom with a divine status, who would not respect him?
After the Crown Prince, the three elders passed away, and the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom never produced another person with divine status until the Dawn Sword God.

The Dawn Sword God, whose lineage is that of a prime minister, is a father and son who both served as prime ministers of the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom, with the son inheriting his father's position.

His outstanding achievements enabled the ancient Jinwu Kingdom to smoothly navigate through one era of war after another.

"Di Jing, this is not your dictatorship!"

The old aunt, Dugu Fenghuang, was displeased and her imposing manner was intimidating.

The Dawn Sword God, Yuan Dijing, was a name that few in the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom dared to call out directly.

“Sister-in-law, the country has His Majesty, and there is only you and me. How can there be a one-man rule?”

The Dawn Sword God's words, "Old sister-in-law," silenced the old aunt.

“Bearing a divine token signifies legitimacy, qualifies one to inherit the throne, and allows one to compete with the four clans.”

The Emperor of Tangshan's divine words shocked everyone.

"No-"

Among the four clans, prominent figures were surprised and even opposed.

“I did not come to inherit the throne, but only to see the legacy left by my master.”

Liu Chengfeng had no interest in the throne; he only wanted to see what the old man's legacy was.

All the important figures held their breath. The Crown Prince, filled with resentment, stormed out and locked himself in the Golden Crow Palace. No one ever saw him again.

Later generations did not know what was in the palace, but the many divine skills of the Golden Crow God were never passed down.

"He who inherits the throne in the future will inherit the estate."

Emperor Tangshan did not refuse.

"Even if you want to inherit the estate, you must have merit to match your position. Crown Prince Li was able to quell the rebellion of the Four Marquises and kill them. Can you do that?"

The old aunt disagreed and refused.

How can one's merits be commensurate with one's position?

Liu Chengfeng sneered.

"If you can quell the seven-colored storm and eliminate the six evil spirits, your merits will match your position, and you will not disgrace the name of the Crown Prince. You will be able to inherit his estate."

This statement pleased many people, as such a requirement completely disqualified Liu Chengfeng.

"Sister-in-law, you are asking the impossible. Who can quell the seven colors and destroy the six evil spirits right now!"

The Dawn Sword God disagreed with the old aunt's request.

If that were possible, the Seven-Colored Peak and the Six Fiends Well would have ceased to exist long ago.

Even someone as powerful as Prince Li, who beheaded four marquises, could not disperse the seven-colored natural power or obliterate the six evil gods, let alone others.

“My master once taught me a technique, which I used to quell the Seven Colors and Six Evils.”

Liu Chengfeng had his own ideas and readily agreed.

Everyone was shocked. Even the Dawn Sword God couldn't do it, so how could a fourth-level Guide Sword God possibly do it?

If he can truly achieve this and inherit the legitimate lineage of Crown Prince Li, no one will have anything to say.

“Sister-in-law, if this boy can do it, we must open the ancestral land and let him in.”

The Dawn Sword God not only allowed Liu Chengfeng to inherit his legacy, but also secured for him the qualification to enter the ancestral land.

"Yes, as long as he can do it!"

The old aunt finally agreed, and once the word was spoken, there was no going back.

What does Your Majesty think?

"This matter is negotiable—"

Emperor Tangshan neither immediately agreed nor refused.

"This is impossible. The lineage of Crown Prince Li has long since lost its qualification."

As the clan leader of the Crane Clan, He Qingying objected.

However, the objections were ineffective, and Tangshan Emperor and the others rejected them.

“My master once lived in the Crown Prince’s Golden Palace, and I want to take it back.”

Liu Chengfeng also made a request.

"If you can break the seal, then it's fine."

Emperor Tangshan readily agreed.

Because the Crown Prince's Golden Palace had nothing there; it was just that the Crown Prince Li had lived there the longest, and when he left in anger, he sealed it off.

No one moved in after that, and it remained empty ever since.

With his identity unanimously recognized by the three giants of the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom, Liu Chengfeng officially became one of the five heirs to the throne.

Tang Shandi and the others fell silent, and the others dispersed as well.

Yuan Pojun looked at Liu Chengfeng, his eyes revealing a vicious and cruel light.

Liu Chengfeng wasn't afraid of him at all, and glared back at him with murderous intent.

We can ignore the others, but Yuan Pojun will kill him sooner or later.

The Sixth Patriarch led Liu Chengfeng down the mountain.

At the foot of the mountain, a force of three thousand cavalrymen was already guarding the area.

Iron horses and golden spears, their might as fierce as a tiger, their chilling presence terrifying.

The first general greeted Liu Chengfeng.

"Brother Liu is new to Tiandu, and I, Hu, have failed to protect you fully. Please forgive me."

This general was a middle-aged man, wearing a brocade robe with four-clawed dragon patterns and a cloak with cloud-patterned crane feathers. He walked with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, exuding the aura of a king.

Hu Panhuang, Liu Chengfeng felt a chill in his heart, he had heard of this name before.

Crane Punishment Division, Ape Spy, Tiger Protector.

Hu Panhuang, one of the five successors, is the chief of the Tiger Clan and the commander of the Protectorate Army.

He is even stronger than Yuan Pojun, reaching the fourth level of the Great Dao.

Liu Chengfeng returned the greeting as a gesture of politeness.

"I am responsible for the safety of Tiandu. Brother Liu, if you encounter any difficulties, you can come to me at any time."

Hu Panhuang possessed an extraordinary bearing and was kind to others.

Yuan Pojun sneered and led his men away.

Hu Panhuang was very responsible and led his troops to escort Liu Chengfeng all the way to the Crown Prince's Golden Palace.

He Qingying also arrived. She coldly observed Liu Chengfeng, wanting to see if he could break the seal on the Crown Prince's Golden Palace.

Many powerful figures from the four clans also came to watch, to see if Liu Chengfeng could open it.

(End of this chapter)