Family Management Game In Immortal Continent Chapter 785: To Kill Someone

"Void Refining... he’s a Void Refining expert!"

The blade glinted with a freezing light, and the bone-chilling Sword Qi filled the air.

Among the hundreds of guards serving the Crown Prince, not a single soul dared to move forward.

The Divinity Transformation cultivator whose chest had been impaled was still clinging to life; with his body and soul shaking, he forced out the words "Void Refining" the moment he gasped for air.

Surging spiritual power kicked up a violent gale.

The cultivator standing atop the hilt of his sword at the Merchant Li estate was just one man, yet his presence was more imposing than a legion of thousands.

Faced with such power, the unfortunate Divinity Transformation cultivator who had been struck down chose to ignore his wounds for a moment.

Disregarding the Crown Prince’s previous commands, he turned toward the stranger with a bloodless face and clenched teeth, cupping his fists in respect.

"I thank Your Excellency for showing mercy and sparing my life. Your message will certainly be delivered to His Highness, the Crown Prince."

"Withdraw!"

In a heartbeat, the crowd vanished like startled birds, though the atmosphere outside the Merchant Li estate remained tense.

A single sword had arrived, scattering the Crown Prince’s followers like panicked sparrows.

Every powerful figure within the Imperial Capital released their Divine Souls to investigate, desperate to identify this mysterious powerhouse.

The man perched on the sword hilt merely furrowed his sharp brows. Ignoring the prying eyes, he hopped down to the ground.

"Your junior, Yuanshang, pays his respects to the Ancestor!"

Recognizing the visitor, a stunned Li Yuanshang quickly dropped to his knees to kowtow.

However, his portly frame prevented his forehead from actually touching the floor, leaving him kowtowing uselessly into the empty air.

Su Chen could only stare at Li Yaozu in a daze. It was only when Li Yuanshang gave him a sharp tug that he snapped out of it, kneeling to kowtow as well, "Greetings, Great Ancestor!"

It was only after the gesture that the weight of his actions hit him.

Reflecting on his past, this was only the second time he had ever bowed so deeply to anyone: first to his foster father, Li Xinghuo, and now to this Great Ancestor Li Yaozu, whom he was meeting for the very first time.

Void Refining!

He had been kept entirely in the dark about the fact that the family possessed a Void Refining expert.

What felt even more impossible was that the family had existed for less than seven centuries, yet it had already produced a master of the Void Refining realm.

Even a prodigy like himself had not reached such heights with such miraculous speed in his previous life.

Furthermore... this wasn't just any ordinary Void Refining cultivator.

The ancient soul residing within Su Chen could sense the truth: Li Yaozu, who stood looking down at him, possessed enough power to threaten his former self—a threat of absolute destruction.

How could this be possible? How did this happen?!!

"Get up." Li Yaozu gave a slight wave of his hand toward Li Yuanshang and Su Chen.

He cast a long, lingering look at Su Chen before turning in silence to stare toward the Heavenly Palace.

Li Yuanshang stood up but kept his spine curved in a respectful bow.

The four First Ancestors had always been the stuff of legends he had only heard about from his elders.

The Old Ancestor had claimed they would tear down the Zhao Clan.

Knowing the Zhao Clan’s terrifying strength, he hadn't truly believed it. But now that he stood before the First Ancestor, all his doubts vanished!

"I am grateful to the First Ancestor for saving me. This junior has failed. I didn't anticipate the Crown Prince would be so blinded by infatuation; even after exposing Lin Wan’er’s true nature, he still..."

Li Yuanshang spoke with a face full of regret.

The erratic behavior of Crown Prince Sheng had completely ruined the family’s initial strategy.

"Forget it. It only adds a few minor hurdles," Li Yaozu replied, shaking his head.

"Yuanshang, summon your strength within the Imperial Capital. Every member of the Zhao Clan in the court and the marketplaces must be eliminated.

Send a message to the Hall of Heavenly Principle: this single strike will trigger the entire plan. Do not hesitate; show no mercy."

"Understood, First Ancestor!" A cold light flickered in Li Yuanshang’s eyes.

While over a dozen Zhao clansmen held positions in the imperial court, his Merchant Li family was not a force to be underestimated either.

"I will immediately call upon the Min family and General Wang Jinhu of the Heavenly Light Sect to begin the operation."

"Su Chen."

Hearing Li Yaozu speak his name, Su Chen’s body jerked. "This junior is here!"

"There are few talents in this world who can rival you. The Zhao Clan has three Divinity Transformation experts stationed here in the capital.

Do not concern yourself with anything else—simply kill them. This Hidden Edge’s Sword will ensure your safety."

A miniature flying sword descended into Su Chen’s palm.

The authoritative tone of an elder correcting a junior didn't feel strange to Su Chen at all.

He straightened his posture and lifted his chin. "Yes, Great Ancestor!"

"First Ancestor, where... where are you heading?"

Li Yuanshang’s expression shifted as he watched Li Yaozu calmly pull his longsword from the earth and begin walking toward the Heavenly Palace.

"To kill someone."

The Great Ancestor’s form grew distant, his left hand tucked behind his back while his right gripped his blade.

Su Chen’s eyes widened as he stared toward the Heavenly Palace.

In all his years, he had never encountered someone so incredibly arrogant.

The Great Ancestor was marching toward the Heavenly Palace... specifically to take a life!

...

He walked openly, making his way toward the palace gates.

Passing through the sprawling estates of the Imperial Dynasty, decorated with green tiles and jade, the wind whipped his white robes and hissed against his sword.

Despite being in the heart of the heavily fortified Imperial Capital, not a single soul stepped out to block Li Yaozu’s path.

After a long walk, he reached the edge of the capital city.

The wide street appeared deserted, but in reality, powerful experts were lurking in every shadow.

How could Li Yaozu, walking so boldly alone, possibly stay hidden from the many masters of the Imperial Capital?

"Reporting to Your Highness, that... that Li Yaozu has arrived. His demand is for you to surrender... to surrender..."

Near the outskirts of the Heavenly Palace, Crown Prince Sheng’s golden carriage had already landed, and his loyal subordinate rushed forward to give the report.

Held in the Crown Prince’s arms, Lin Wan’er’s eyes were hollow and her face was as white as paper, looking as though she had been struck mute.

Once as warm and soft as fine jade, her skin now felt like ice to the touch.

As if trying to force away the flicker of doubt in his eyes, Crown Prince Sheng snarled at his guard, his voice a roar of fury,

"Where are my soldiers? I ordered you to kill him! In this entire Imperial Capital, is there truly no one capable of stopping a single man from the Li family?!!"

Looking up at the Heavenly Palace, the guards who usually patrolled the walls were nowhere to be found.

The few figures standing near his eight-horse celestial carriage seemed pathetically isolated atop the grand palace.

The guard fell to his knees, his face twisted in terror.

"Your Highness, I have already sent orders to the City Guard and summoned the various lords, but... there has been no reply since the messages went out. They have rebelled! Every one of them has rebelled!"

"What?!!" Crown Prince Sheng felt his world spin.

He stumbled back several steps, his face flushing deep red with rage.

He tilted his head back and screamed at the sky, "Min Youguo! And all you old bastards of the court! How dare you betray me?!!"

"Father Emperor! Father Emperor!!!"

The Crown Prince’s desperate cries rang through the Heavenly Palace, but only silence met him.

"Sigh." In the distance, he thought he heard a long, weary sigh.

It was the sigh of the Human Emperor—heavy with disappointment and defeat—but eventually, the silence returned.

Crown Prince Sheng did not find the Human Emperor; instead, he was met by Min Youguo’s subordinate, the leader of the Emberwing Guard.

It was "Ah Hei," who had served at Min Youguo’s side for many years.

He cast a mocking look toward Lin Wan’er in the Crown Prince’s arms before dropping to one knee before the prince.

"Commander of the Emberwing Guard, Ah Hei, reports to Your Highness:

The Demon Clan has suddenly infiltrated the Imperial Capital. Every expert in the city has rushed to hold them back, risking their lives for Your Highness’s sake!"

"The Lord Imperial Preceptor requests that Your Highness grant him an order, so that his old self may serve as a vanguard and strike down enemies in Your Highness’s name!"

Upon hearing this, Crown Prince Sheng’s eyes became bloodshot, his fury hardening into a murderous intent.

What Demon Clan? It was nothing but a blatant lie for Min Youguo to justify pulling the experts away!