Chapter 70 - Taking It All! (1/2)

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Several days earlier, Yan Zaizen and Tao had conceived a plan together and further refined it out. The plan's initial step was to halt the skyship en route to their destination with an appropriate distance away from Xiāo City. Afterward, take on the guise of Yan Zaizen's mysterious and powerful master. Due to Yan Zaizen's profound soul cultivation, this was quite easy.

Originally, Yan Zaizen wanted to simply capitalize on this opportunity to kill everyone aboard and take off with their possessions. However, Tao informed him that each royal member had a unique formation inscribed on their person, if they are killed, the person who killed them would be immediately branded with a profound mark. They could then be tracked by the entirety of Grux.

This wasn't good.

Not to mention, if he took action against a Prince, it's likely the blowback would be strong. However, Yan Zaizen still didn't care. He truly was intending to slaughter them all if they got in his way, but Tao offered a better alternative.

After posing as a mysterious master of a dead disciple, he could get his revenge and only offend a single person: The Imperial Military Commander. This was a lot better than offending the entire country. This was because the others would definitely feel pressured to give up Lady Di in exchange for their own lives, and the Imperial Military Commander's position would instantly degrade, causing him to likely lose his position, and maybe even be killed.

The Grux Empire was a complex mess, and the Imperial Military Commander was highly disliked by many, and his vicious ways were seen as detrimental to the country's development. He doesn't take into consideration the proper way of doing things and even abuses his power blatantly due to his relationship with the Ancient Emperor - the previous Emperor of Grux.

However, his own strength was lacking a little to be in such a peak position. By only possessing a half-step True Essence Cultivation, many felt they were the better fit for such an authoritative position. Despite this, no one was willing to offend him with no basis or reason, but many wanted his position. If this new situation cropped up, it's likely the possibility of revenge would be eradicated by the Imperial Palace itself.

When Yan Zaizen heard this, he was quite surprised. Tao's knowledge of the complexities of the palace was extraordinary. After some consideration, he agreed. After a bit more discussion, they put it into action. Yan Zaizen even included a small detail to rid themselves of their current issue.

The person in the black mask was Yan Zaizen.

Elder Mei invited him onto the skyship, and he followed silently in assent to her invitation. They arrived on board. When they did, everyone's gazes looked at his blank black mask with unease and fear. Being so close to a soul cultivator felt stifling as if he could reap their lives away with a single glance.

Prince Ren stepped up at this moment while others stood their distance. ”Greetings, Senior.” Yan Zaizen didn't respond, simply looking in Lady Di's direction. Underneath his mask, his eyes were bloodshot red filled with killing intent and the memories of the Deep Mines surged out. If it wasn't for him thinking that a quick death was too easy, he would've killed her off right then and there.

Witnessing this, Prince Ren coughed awkwardly. He began explaining the situation and how there's a possibility that Yan Zaizen was alive in the Deep Mines. He even suggested that he would personally come with him to check, with the Emperor beside him of course. However, Yan Zaizen snorted in response.

”You think I'm a fool?!” His disguised voice shouted furiously. Everyone instantly went on the defensive, using their respective qi-arts to defend their souls against any sudden attack. Each of them was surrounded by faint traces of multi-colored light indicating the barrier they set up around themselves. However, Yan Zaizen didn't take any of their actions to heart.

”I've known that my disciple died a month ago, and where.” His voice was calm, but immediately everyone's eyes widened in shock. Yan Zaizen was dead? He knew for certain? Then! Everyone immediately felt an uneasy feeling, especially the Origin Core Cultivators, they each protected their respective juniors.

”I wanted to know the why.” When he said that, he looked towards Lady Di and reached out his hand. A silver-blue light condensed into a massive aurora-like hand that mimicked Yan Zaizen's movements, grasping towards her direction. The speed of its formation and movement was exceptionally fast. Even the Origin Core Cultivators reactions were slow in the face of this hand, and Lady Di was immediately grabbed and brought to his side almost instantly.

She shrieked in horror, scream for help from the people around her. Surprisingly, Elder Lu didn't fight back, as if knowing it was futile with his mid-Origin Core cultivation. Instead, he pleaded, ”Sir! Please, our actions are inexcusable, but your disciple is already dead. Must you make an enemy of the Imperial Palace?” The pleading contained traces of a threat, but surprisingly, no one else chimed in. Elder Mei stood protectively in front of Prince Ren, and even Prince Ren had a solemn expression but maintained his silence as if afraid that he would be targeted if he spoke.

Yan Zaizen looked at Elder Lu, shifting his head to the side in interest, ”Enemy of the Imperial Palace?” He turned towards Prince Ren and the others, ”Is this true?” However, the moment he said that everyone went silent, looking down at their feet in avoidance. Some even cursed Elder Lu for his words, trying to implicate them with this shit-for-brains woman.

If she had handled the situation properly, then how could Yan Zaizen be dead? How could they be in this situation? With a proper interrogation, they would've discovered his background and his story. If anything, Yan Zaizen may even be treated like a respected guest! Not sent to the mines to die like a degenerate.

Yan Zaizen nodded softly at this. It seems Tao's assumption of them not willing to fight back was right, but if he left it just at that, how could he be satisfied? ”You all will pay for my disciple's death, either with wealth or with your lives.” Yan Zaizen's voice suddenly filled with intense killing intent, and his real intentions were revealed.

When everyone heard his words, their expressions changed.

Was he robbing us?

”If you hold back, I'll consider as if you wish to offer your lives to him in the underworld. I'll accept such payment, and I'm sure he'll be able to rest peacefully with you beside him.” His words were blatantly informing them that this was essentially a robbery. However, Prince Ren's eyes lit up with an odd light.

The others felt disgruntled at the realization of the circumstance. They cursed Lady Di once more for this.

Lady Di continued her struggle, looking at Prince Ren as if he was her last saving grace. The tears in her eyes flowed like a river, and it gave her the feeling of a misfortunate beauty. However, no one had the feeling of jumping out to be the white knight for her plight.

Elder Lu, surprisingly, was the first to act. He removed his spatial ring and immediately sent it to Yan Zaizen. This shocked everyone present. Elder Lu was the protector of Lady Di, was this meant to be given as an offering for Lady Di?