Chapter 1200: Chapter 1197: Mutiny
Following closely behind the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian, Heng Dao Venerable had been observing the entire situation in the Imperial City from the beginning.
From Ye Xuan entering the city, to the appearance of the Emperor’s Shadow of Xuantian Ancient Emperor, and then the end of the ancestor-worship ceremony.
At that time, Heng Dao Venerable had already sensed an opportunity.
The time had come.
While Ye Xuan was conversing with the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian, Heng Dao Venerable resolutely made his move.
The broad saber at his waist instantly unsheathed.
The terrifying energy was contained within the saber, and almost in an instant, the saber was slashed out.
So fast, even time couldn’t respond!
Almost at the same time Ye Xuan uttered those words, he made his move.
Bang!
The saber thrust out, directly making heaven and earth lose their color.
Yet the next moment, a shocking event occurred.
That saber did not strike at Ye Xuan but at the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian!
One horizontal slash, directly aimed at the back of the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian’s neck.
In the astonished gaze of everyone, the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian’s head flew high, blood spraying everywhere.
"Old Liu!"
The hunched old woman Huang Junjian beside him didn’t even have time to stop it, and the saber had already beheaded the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian.
"Protect the Emperor!"
Han Wufeng, the highest-ranked pillar of the country, reacted the fastest, immediately roaring angrily.
In an instant, chaos ensued.
Almost immediately, Han Wufeng rushed up to protect the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian.
Bang!
But Liu Shisan’s actions were even faster. After beheading the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian, his left hand formed a seal, chanting under his breath.
Buzz────
A mysterious light enveloped the headless body of the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian.
Immediately, the headless body of the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian vanished completely.
Only a head remained on the ground, eyes still showing a trace of bewilderment.
It seemed that in the end, the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian did not understand why Liu Shisan, who had followed him since his youth, would suddenly turn against him!
"You..."
The Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian’s mouth opened, his eyes gradually losing focus and vitality.
A peerless master at the peak of the Great Venerate Realm, after planning for a long time, slashed out the peak saber, and even the renowned Heavenly Human Emperor in Central Earth Divine Continent could not block it.
Instantly killed.
If they were face-to-face in battle, they might have erupted into a shocking fight.
But under such a surprise attack, where there was almost no reaction time, the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian couldn’t withstand it!
Liu Shisan did not look at the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian, his eyes severe, yet tears brimming with emotion.
"One hundred and fifty thousand years..."
"Not wasted!"
Bang bang bang────
At the same time, the mysterious strong individuals not far behind Ye Xuan also rushed towards the Ancestor Temple, surrounding Liu Shisan protectively.
There were a thousand of them, each exceptionally powerful!
"What’s going on..."
Ao Rulong and others behind Ye Xuan were baffled upon seeing the scene.
"Betrayal? Not really..." East Desolate Wolf also pondered.
"It’s presumed the assailant is also a Royal Bloodline of the Xuantian Ancient Country." Qiao Xinyu perceived a deeper meaning.
This was clearly a long-planned assassination.
Moreover, it was specifically timed for the Peace Festival.
......
"What just happened, the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian was killed..."
In Zongheng Sect’s location, the young Array Emperor was utterly bewildered.
However, the young Array Emperor’s Master wasn’t surprised at all, taking a sip of old wine, he laughed: "Back in the day, during the internal strife of the Xuantian Ancient Country, even though Xuantian Emperor City tried its best to cover it up, there were still survivors. To be fair, this is nothing more than an entanglement of hatred..."
The young Array Emperor looked at his Master, blinking and asked, "Can you speak plainly?"
The old man slapped him.
The young Array Emperor learned his lesson early and dodged with a mischievous grin: "I knew you would make a move."
The old man twitched his fingers, and the young Array Emperor appeared back in place. The old man’s slap landed on his head with a smack.
The young Array Emperor winced in pain, angrily said, "You cheated!"
The old man ignored him, speaking slowly: "What it means is that back then, there was a coup within the Xuantian Ancient Country. The current Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian isn’t truly a Royal Bloodline of the Xuantian Ancient Country. Instead, it is Liu Shisan, the Heng Dao Venerable, who is actually the Royal Bloodline of the Xuantian Ancient Country from those years. Do you understand now?"
The young Array Emperor’s eyes widened as he looked at the chaotic scene, suddenly realizing: "No wonder, I was wondering why Heng Dao Venerable suddenly made a move!"
"With this in mind, the current situation is extremely advantageous to Brother Xuan!"
The young Array Emperor’s eyes lit up.
The original plan to crusade against Ye Xuan was orchestrated by the Xuantian Ancient Country, with the three overlords joining forces.
But now with such an unexpected event in the Xuantian Ancient Country, it was clear they wouldn’t interfere with Ye Xuan’s affairs anymore.
This indeed worked in Ye Xuan’s favor.
......
"Wow..."
On the side of the Danxia Sect, the Holy Daughter Tang Siyu saw the fall of the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian and softly exclaimed.
Heavenly Holy Son’s eyes were wide with disbelief: "Master..."
How could this be!?
Master was actually killed!?
One must know, his Master, the Heavenly Human Emperor Xuantian, was a genuine Great Venerate Realm, although only the initial stage, but still a top-tier strong individual of the current era.
Yet, he was killed with just one slash!?
"It seems that a huge transformation is about to occur within the Xuantian Ancient Country." Tang Siyu said quietly, glancing at the Heavenly Holy Son beside her, "For you, it’s actually a good thing."
The Heavenly Holy Son’s face was pale, not hearing what Tang Siyu was saying at all.
Seeing this, Tang Siyu slightly shook her head. Indeed, this Heavenly Holy Son lacked courage and strategy.
Involuntarily, Tang Siyu looked towards the Black Robe boy, who hadn’t made a move, feeling a hint of curiosity.
’Did he know this all along?’
Tang Siyu really wanted to know this.
Meanwhile.
"Emperor Ye, did you foresee this?"
Qiao Xinyu also felt a stir in his heart and asked Ye Xuan.
East Desolate Wolf and Ao Rulong also looked at Ye Xuan upon hearing this.
Since Ye Xuan’s arrival, he hadn’t made any move, was he waiting for this moment?
Was this all calculated!?
Ye Xuan upon hearing, slightly shook his head and said: "I didn’t see it, but the one who made the move is indeed a descendant of the Xuantian Ancient Emperor, he has Emperor Blood within him."
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized.
So that’s how it is.
But, did Ye Xuan really not notice?
In fact, he had noticed early on.
When he entered the Imperial City, seeing those mysterious strong individuals accompanying, and when he saw Liu Shisan, Ye Xuan knew that there would certainly be internal changes in the Xuantian Ancient Country today.
As for not taking action, it wasn’t because of this, but simply out of respect for the Peace Festival.
In fact,
During the internal strife of the Xuantian Ancient Country back then, he remembered there was someone who joined the Revenge Lineage Black Blade Sect.
Ye Xuan pondered, softly asked: "Xinyu, among the other two Black Blade Sect members in the Xuanhuang Great World, is one named Tong Wuji?"
Qiao Xinyu slightly startled, then respectfully replied: "Yes, Emperor Ye, that’s correct."