Chu Feng sat back heavily in the main seat, his posture bold and domineering. His gaze was cold and tyrannical as he looked down at the bloodless Ying Hong.
“Now, kneel and say you will never dare again. Otherwise, no matter who comes today, no one will save you.”
His icy, overbearing voice echoed throughout the grand hall, causing many prodigies and high-ranking nobles to tremble, their pupils shrinking violently.
Forcing Prince Hongtian Ying Hong to kneel?
This meant leaving absolutely no face for the royal family.
Ying Hong was a prince!
In the past, their understanding of the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect had been shallow. The sect was far away, while the royal family stood right beside them, capable of deciding their life and death.
But at this moment, they truly felt the majesty of the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect.
Without overwhelming backing, would Chu Feng dare force a prince to kneel?
“Chief Chu Feng, do you even know what you’re saying?” Ying Xue’s voice suddenly rose sharply, filled with rage.
Boom!
A terrifying aura of a half-immortal at the Great Ascension Realm burst forth from him, causing the entire Sacred Heaven Tower to tremble slightly.
“You are trampling on the dignity of my royal family. Absolutely impossible.”
“Do not push your luck!”
“Farewell!”
With that, Ying Xue picked up the weakened Ying Hong and prepared to leave Sacred Heaven Tower.
“Ying Xue, did the Holy Son allow you to leave?”
At that moment, a cold female voice resounded throughout the hall.
Buzz!
Instantly, countless runes lit up within Sacred Heaven Tower. A supreme immortal aura pressed down. Some nobles and prodigies with weaker willpower could not withstand it and directly knelt to the ground.
The next moment, Fairy Miaoyin’s graceful divine figure appeared at the entrance. Her perfect face was covered in killing intent as she said in an unquestionable tone, “Today, without the Holy Son’s permission, even if Emperor Tianwen himself arrives, he will not take you away.”
“Miaoyin, do not go too far. Do not forget that Heavenly Summit Palace conducts business within the royal city. My royal family can uproot you at any time,” Ying Xue roared in fury.
Boom!
In an instant, boundless immortal energy condensed into a massive palm.
With a slight wave, it directly sent Ying Xue flying. Cracks visibly spread across his body as blood scattered through the air.
No one doubted that if Fairy Miaoyin used a bit more force, she could have smashed him into pulp.
“Even Emperor Tianwen would not dare say such words,” Fairy Miaoyin said indifferently.
The immortal energy palm extended and caught Ying Hong, who was about to fall to the ground, then casually threw him in front of Chu Feng. This chapter was taken from novelping.com without permission.
“Young Master said, kneel.”
“Chu Feng, today you humiliate me and despise the entire Heavenly Phoenix Empire. Have you thought about the consequences?” Ying Hong struggled to stand. Blood continued to pour from the stump of his severed arm.
“Consequences? Who can make me bear consequences? Your Heavenly Phoenix royal family?”
Chu Feng smiled faintly and waved his hand. “Everyone, do not be concerned. Continue the discussion. You may hand your slips to the maids at any time and deliver them to me.”
He felt no surprise at Fairy Miaoyin’s forceful stance.
In the original novel, Heavenly Summit Palace was far more than just an industry under Heavenly Summit Peak.
The royal family stood equal to a Peak Master, so how could they tolerate Heavenly Summit Palace being more luxurious than the royal palace?
Heavenly Summit Palace was one of the Red Pavilions jointly founded by his powerful mother and Heavenly Summit Peak.
Chu Feng clearly remembered that in the original novel, his mysterious mother had made Su Fan suffer endlessly, facing life-and-death struggles countless times. If not for Chu Feng’s excessive affection for Ye Tongyao, which allowed her to interfere behind the scenes, Su Fan would have died a thousand times even with the protection of the Heavenly Phoenix Empire.
That was why Chu Feng treated Fairy Miaoyin with special regard from the beginning. Otherwise, a mere manager of a subsidiary industry under Heavenly Summit Peak would not deserve such attention.
However, upon hearing his words, many nobles and prodigies were stunned.
Do not be concerned?
Who dared not be concerned?
Their families resided within the Heavenly Phoenix Empire. A single word from the royal family could determine their fate.
Perhaps the royal family did not dare act against Chu Feng.
After all, he was the chief of Heavenly Summit Peak and the foremost Candidate Holy Son of the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect. At most, the royal family could express dissatisfaction and protest to the Immortal Sect.
But when immortals fight, mortals suffer.
At this moment, many of them regretted deeply. Had they known matters would escalate this far, they would not have dared to covet the Ye Family’s benefits, nor even attend this banquet.
Now, many did not even dare participate in the bidding.
“Chu Feng, do you see?” the weakened Ying Hong suddenly burst into laughter upon seeing the nobles’ expressions.
“This is the might of my Heavenly Phoenix royal family! If you oppose the royal family, without our permission, I want to see who dares cooperate with you or divide the Ye Family.”
Buzz!
At that moment, a Star Sword shadow flashed.
Blood mist erupted as Ying Hong’s remaining arm was severed in a single strike. A miserable scream tore from his throat.
“Did I allow you to laugh?” Chu Feng’s eyes were cold as he said calmly, “Kneel when you speak to me. Otherwise, the next sword will take one of your legs. I would very much like to see how many strikes you can endure.”
“Chu Feng, you…” Ying Hong’s face turned deathly pale as a terrifying sense of death enveloped him.
“Kneel!” Liu Mei shouted sharply.
From all around came deep, thunderous voices. The hidden experts of the Heavenly Summit Guard were shouting in unison.
Terrifying pressure converged upon Ying Hong.
Bang!
Finally unable to withstand the pressure and the threat of death, Ying Hong collapsed to his knees. His face was as pale as paper.
He understood. Perhaps he had successfully stirred the royal family’s dissatisfaction and anger toward Chu Feng. But with this kneel, his future was ruined.
He had thought Chu Feng would not dare act recklessly.
But who could have imagined that Chu Feng ignored all rules and directly placed himself above the entire Heavenly Phoenix Empire?
At that instant, the entire hall suffocated.
A prince kneeling was humiliation and trampling upon the royal family.
“Chu Feng, His Majesty will never let you off. My Heavenly Phoenix royal family will make you pay for today’s actions!” Ying Xue roared hoarsely from the side.
Boom!
Suddenly, the void tore open, and a piece of golden silk flew out from the rift.
“It’s an royal decree. His Majesty’s decree has arrived.”
Many nobles turned pale.
Did Emperor Tianwen already know what had happened here?
“Emperor Tianwen.” Chu Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold light flashing within.
In the original novel, this was a deeply unfathomable figure. Though his status was not equal to his master Liu Wudao, he had successfully chosen Su Fan’s side and survived until the end. His strength was terrifying, and even the protagonist had maintained respect for him.
Chu Feng did not believe Emperor Tianwen was unaware of the assistance various princes had given Su Fan. He had simply tacitly permitted it.
This time, Chu Feng also wanted to see Emperor Tianwen’s true attitude.
Bang, bang, bang…
The golden royal decree radiated majestic light, filled with immortal aura and supreme authority. The nobles and prodigies knelt almost without hesitation.
Within the entire hall, only Chu Feng, Liu Mei, and Fairy Miaoyin remained standing upright, coldly gazing at the decree.
A white-faced eunuch with white beard and hair, dressed in a crane robe, stepped out from the void. Taking the decree, he began to read, “By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Prince Hongtian Ying Hong and Ying Xue have committed grave offenses, provoking the envoy of the Immortal Sect and damaging the dignity of the royal family. All titles are hereby stripped, and they are reduced to commoners.”
“Ye Zhenchuan, as a supplier to the Immortal Sect, failed to show gratitude and contribution. He neglected his duties and engaged in corruption, causing great losses to the Immortal Sect. Each time I reflect upon this, my heart aches. Ye Zhenchuan and all members of the Ye Family are stripped of all official positions and titles and handed over to Dharma Peak of the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect for disposition.”
“By decree!”
At that moment, the entire hall suffocated.
Ying Hong suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground. His eyes were lifeless as he stared at the decree, filled with despair.
It was over.
Everything was over.