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

"Void Refining... he’s a master of the Void Refining stage!"

The blade shimmered with a freezing radiance, its Sword Qi chilling everyone to the bone.

Among the hundreds of guards serving the Crown Prince, not one had the courage to step forward.

The Divinity Transformation cultivator, his chest gapped by a piercing wound, clung to life; with his soul and body trembling, he gasped out the words "Void Refining" the moment he tried to speak.

A gale was whipped up by the surge of spiritual power.

Though he stood alone atop the sword hilt at the Merchant Li estate, this single cultivator carried more weight than a legion of thousands.

This presence forced the wounded Divinity Transformation expert to ignore his own gore-slicked injuries.

Disregarding the Crown Prince's prior commands, he paled and ground his teeth, cupping his hands in a respectful salute toward the figure.

"I am grateful to Your Excellency for sparing my life. Your message will certainly be delivered to His Highness, the Crown Prince."

"Withdraw!"

The crowd scattered instantly like startled birds, yet the atmosphere surrounding the Merchant Li family estate remained thick with tension.

A single sword had arrived, scattering the Crown Prince's entourage like panicked sparrows.

Across the Imperial Capital, every powerful expert released their Divine Souls to investigate, desperate to identify this mysterious powerhouse.

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

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

Recognizing the visitor, a stunned Li Yuanshang scrambled to kneel and kowtow.

However, his immense girth prevented his forehead from reaching the floor no matter how he struggled, leaving him kowtowing uselessly to the empty air.

Su Chen watched Li Yaozu in a daze. It took a sharp tug from Li Yuanshang to snap him out of it, prompting him to kneel and bow. "Greetings, Great Ancestor!"

Only after the kowtow did the weight of his actions sink in.

Reflecting on his past, he realized this was only the second time he had bowed so low: once for his adoptive father, Li Xinghuo, and now for this Great Ancestor Li Yaozu, whom he was meeting for the first time.

Void Refining!

The family actually possessed a Void Refining expert, a secret that had been kept entirely from him.

What stunned him even more was the timeline; the family had existed for less than seven centuries, yet it had already birthed a Void Refining master.

In his previous life, even a prodigy of his caliber hadn't reached the Void Refining realm with such miraculous speed.

Furthermore... this was no ordinary Void Refining cultivator.

The ancient soul residing within Su Chen could sense it: the Li Yaozu standing before him, looking down with indifference, could have threatened even his past self with total annihilation.

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

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

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

Li Yuanshang stood up but kept his posture deeply bowed.

The four First Ancestors had always been myths to him, legends whispered by the elders.

The Old Ancestor had claimed they would demolish the Zhao Clan.

Knowing the Zhao Clan’s terrifying strength, he hadn't dared to believe it. But having seen the First Ancestor in person, his doubts vanished!

"I thank 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 I exposed Lin Wan'er's true nature, he still..."

Li Yuanshang’s voice was heavy with apology as he spoke.

The actions of Crown Prince Sheng had completely derailed the family’s strategic plans.

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

"Yuanshang, activate your networks within the Imperial Capital. Every Zhao clansman in the court and the marketplaces must be purged. Leave none alive.

Inform the Hall of Heavenly Principle: this one move shall 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 members held positions in the imperial court, the Merchant Li family was not to be underestimated.

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

"Su Chen."

At the sound of Li Yaozu’s voice, Su Chen’s body stiffened. "This junior is here!"

"Few geniuses in this world can rival your talent. The Zhao Clan has three Divinity Transformation experts stationed here in the Imperial Capital.

Ignore everything else—just 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 bother Su Chen at all.

He straightened his back, holding his head high. "Yes, Great Ancestor!"

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

Watching Li Yaozu calmly pull the longsword from the earth and begin walking toward the Heavenly Palace, Li Yuanshang’s face paled.

"To kill someone."

The Great Ancestor’s form drifted further away, his left hand tucked behind his back while his right gripped the sword.

Su Chen’s eyes widened as he watched the figure approach the Heavenly Palace.

He had never encountered someone so incredibly arrogant in his entire life.

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

...

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

Amidst the sprawling estates of the Imperial Dynasty, with their jade bricks and green tiles, the wind whipped his white robes and hummed against his blade.

In the heart of this heavily fortified Imperial Capital, not a single soul moved to obstruct Li Yaozu.

After walking for a long time, he reached the edge of the capital’s inner district.

The wide street appeared deserted, but in truth, powerful experts were concealed in every shadow.

How could Li Yaozu, walking in such a solitary manner, escape the notice of the Imperial Capital's many masters?

"Reporting to Your Highness, that... that Li Yaozu has arrived. He demands that you surrender... surrender..."

At the gates of the Heavenly Palace, Crown Prince Sheng’s golden carriage had come to a halt, and a terrified aide rushed forward to report.

In the Crown Prince's embrace, Lin Wan'er’s eyes were hollow and her face was as white as paper, as if she had been rendered mute by shock.

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

As if trying to burn away the flicker of doubt in his own eyes, Crown Prince Sheng snarled at his guard, shouting with rage,

"Where are my soldiers? I ordered you to kill him! Is there no one in this entire Imperial Capital capable of stopping one man from the Li family?!!"

Glancing up at the Heavenly Palace, the usual patrol guards were nowhere to be found.

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

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

"Your Highness, I have sent orders to the City Guard and called upon the various lords, but... there has been no reply since the messages went out. They’ve turned! They have all rebelled!"

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

He stumbled back, his face flushing with sudden, violent blood pressure.

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

"Father Emperor! Father Emperor!!!"

The Crown Prince's cries rang through the Heavenly Palace, but only silence answered him.

"Sigh." From the distance, a faint, weary sigh seemed to drift on the wind.

It was the sigh of the Human Emperor—heavy with disappointment and resignation—before the silence returned once more.

The Human Emperor did not appear; instead, a subordinate of Min Youguo, the Emberwing Guard, arrived.

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

He cast a mocking glance at Lin Wan'er in the Crown Prince's arms before dropping to one knee before the prince.

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

The Demon Clan has launched a sudden attack on the Imperial Capital. All the city's experts have rushed to contain them, risking their lives in your service!"

"The Lord Imperial Preceptor requests that Your Highness grant him an order, allowing his old self to serve as your vanguard and strike down the enemies in your name!"

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

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