The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1844 - 1841: Tip of the Iceberg

"From this day, you are no longer the Saint Heir of the Primordial Hall. Furthermore, you shall have no further ties to it."

The cold proclamation by True Person Seven Killings instantly ignited a tempest within the Primordial Hall.

While the transgressions of Saint Heir Qianjue were indeed severe, expelling him just as the Emperor Road was on the cusp of opening was undeniably unfortunate for both him and the Primordial Hall.

After all, Saint Heir Qianjue possessed unparalleled potential, boasting a high probability of achieving the status of Great Emperor in this very era.

To cast him out in such circumstances was tantamount to forfeiting the Primordial Hall’s chance for renewed glory.

Yet, as True Person Seven Killings delivered his decree, not a single soul dared to voice an objection.

Even the Elders affiliated with Saint Heir Qianjue’s bloodline maintained a stoic silence, tacitly endorsing the decision.

As the pronouncement reverberated in his ears, Saint Heir Qianjue’s countenance turned ashen. He surveyed each individual present before letting out a desolate laugh. With deep solemnity, he bowed, stating, "This disciple accepts the punishment."

With a noticeable limp, Saint Heir Qianjue then departed the Primordial Hall, an image of utter dejection.

On his solitary journey, disciples of the Primordial Hall exchanged hesitant glances, some contemplating offering assistance. However, all such advances were firmly rebuffed by Saint Heir Qianjue.

Ultimately, Saint Heir Qianjue vanished from the Primordial Hall, his subsequent whereabouts remaining a mystery.

From this day forward, Saint Heir Qianjue’s connection to the Primordial Hall was irrevocably severed.

This news coursed through the Xuanhuang Great World like wildfire.

Bewilderment rippled through the populace regarding the Primordial Hall’s drastic measure, questioning the expulsion of a figure as promising as Saint Heir Qianjue.

Their initial reaction wasn't surprise, but rather a suspicion that the Primordial Hall harbored ulterior motives.

Nevertheless, opportunities arose for certain factions to extend an olive branch to the disgraced Saint Heir Qianjue.

Each and every overture was met with rejection by Saint Heir Qianjue.

Alone, Saint Heir Qianjue abandoned Hong State, melting into obscurity in an undisclosed location.

Saint Heir Qianjue was acutely aware that without the formidable backing of the Primordial Hall, his notorious adversaries would undoubtedly seize this vulnerability to orchestrate trouble.

He absolutely could not meet his end before the Emperor Road's grand opening!

His resolve was unbreakable: he would tread the Emperor Road!

What the Primordial Hall had stripped from him, he swore to reclaim!

And Ye Xuan—that scoundrel!

He was destined for death!

At this precise moment.

A heavy, suffocating silence permeated the Primordial Hall.

They had painstakingly cultivated a Saint Heir, only for their efforts to culminate in this poignant downfall.

It felt as though they had already conceded a critical advantage in the era’s paramount struggle for dominance.

"I am certain you all harbor questions as to why I was so resolute in expelling Saint Heir Qianjue from the Primordial Hall. I shall offer only this explanation."

True Person Seven Killings declared with icy finality: "Once the Emperor Road is unveiled, his demise is inevitable!"

These words struck the assembled members of the Primordial Hall with profound astonishment.

However, the Vice Hall Master, Jiang Rulong, seated nearby, maintained an unnerving composure.

In truth, upon uncovering the full extent of the situation, Jiang Rulong had contemplated personally dispatching Saint Heir Qianjue and presenting him before the Hall Master.

Yet, as the Vice Hall Master of the Primordial Hall, acting rashly was not an option.

Furthermore, True Person Seven Killings had arrived bearing a critical message.

Emperor Ye himself decreed the death of Saint Heir Qianjue!

This singular declaration was sufficient to seal Saint Heir Qianjue's fate, marking him for death.

Consequently, his expulsion from the Primordial Hall presented their most viable course of action.

True Person Seven Killings, observing the spectrum of reactions within the assembly, elaborated with measured patience:

"Moreover, do not harbor the misconception that the Primordial Hall will falter in the absence of Saint Heir Qianjue. Recall, throughout the years, both within the Primordial Hall and the Jiang Family, numerous dormant Snow Storage cultivators and Reincarnators have been nurtured. They are still poised to make a significant impact on the Emperor Road."

"The current Mystic Yellow List merely represents the visible crest of a much larger iceberg."

"This much, I trust, is clear to all of you."

Upon hearing this, a collective sense of ease settled over the assembly.

Indeed.

The thirty-odd individuals gracing the Mystic Yellow List did not encompass the entirety of the Xuanhuang Great World’s latent talent.

The Xuanhuang Great World, in its vastness, concealed countless hidden prodigies.

A multitude of Snow Storage cultivators and Reincarnators remained concealed within its boundless expanse.

Prior to their awakening, Snow Storage cultivators remained invisible on the Mystic Yellow List.

Similarly, while undergoing recollection, Reincarnators were also excluded from its rankings.

Only those who had already established their presence on the Mystic Yellow List before their memories resurfaced were accounted for.

In addition to these...

There existed yet another category entirely.

Beings perpetually shrouded by the Heavenly Mechanism.

Their existence was rendered undetectable by the Mystic Yellow List, thus ensuring their continued anonymity.

Consider Qiao Xinyu, for instance...

Across the myriad All Heavens Worlds.

Shadowy forces stirred restlessly.

Countless ancient powers and formidable clans began to emerge from the depths.

An event of unprecedented scale has recently shaken the entirety of the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, capturing the profound attention of even the mightiest beings across the Ten Realms.

Imagine the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds as a colossal ellipse suspended within the vast expanse of Chaos.

At the apex of this ellipse resides the Heavenly Domain, with the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds situated directly beneath it.

The Ten Realms, being the most potent among them, are positioned closest to the Heavenly Domain.

Below the ellipse, an endless ocean of Chaos perpetually churns.

This chaotic void relentlessly births dark matter.

Since the very inception of the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, this specific region had never manifested a world nor fostered life.

Yet, an astonishing revelation occurred: an Emperor Road materialized within this desolate expanse!

This extraordinary discovery sent colossal tremors through the primary Guardians of the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, necessitating immediate investigation.

During their intense scrutiny, these Guardians identified the emergence of a colossal world within this very site.

Its sheer magnitude was comparable to that of the most formidable among the Ten Realms.

This unprecedented phenomenon caused consternation among the supreme Overlords of the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, compelling them to dispatch emissaries.

Nevertheless, this nascent world remained shrouded in profound mystery, its peculiar power effectively repelling all attempts at intrusion.

A multitude of accomplished Spirit Array Great Grandmasters and Divine Talisman Great Grandmasters from across the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds exerted their formidable skills to penetrate this barrier, but all their efforts proved futile.

On this particular day.

The swirling dark mist churned with relentless intensity.

Its ceaseless movement drew the gaze of numerous powerful cultivators, who interpreted it as a sign of communication from the mysterious world.

However, after an extended period of vigilant observation, no discernible message or entity emerged.

The dark mist eventually subsided, returning to its quiescent state, leaving the hopeful observers profoundly disappointed.

Unbeknownst to them, a fleeting streak of black radiance had vanished within the churning mist.

In an instant, this black radiance traversed across the myriad worlds, charting a course toward the Xuanhuang Great World.

Approximately one day later.

Once more, the black radiance flickered into existence, successfully entering the Xuanhuang Great World.

At this precise juncture, the true form of the black radiance was unveiled.

It manifested as an exceedingly gaunt man, draped in imposing Black Robes. His cheeks were hollowed, his cheekbones prominent, and his eyes, though deeply set, possessed a sharpness akin to a newly honed blade.

To be the target of his piercing gaze was to experience an unsettling sensation of being meticulously dissected, a truly terrifying prospect.

A palpable aura of bleakness emanated from the man.

The man quickly assessed his surroundings and immediately set his sights on Zhongxuan Mountain, located in the East Desolate region.

With astonishing swiftness, the man materialized silently at Zhongxuan Mountain, his arrival completely undetected, even by the watchful eyes of Hong Ba and his companions.

Remaining concealed within the deepest shadows, the man conducted a swift reconnaissance before stealthily approaching a modest courtyard.

Inside this tranquil courtyard, a youth clad in Black Robe was leisurely reclined upon a comfortable lounge chair, basking in the warm sunlight.

Upon beholding the youth, the emaciated man halted his advance for a brief moment. He then quietly emerged from his concealment, knelt reverently, and spoke in a voice that, though hoarse, carried a magnetic resonance: "Void Sect Dark Crow, pays homage to Emperor Ye."