Free Web NovelChapter 221: Chapter 209: Conspiracy
"What?" Nie Yun’s mind seemed to explode. He took a sharp step forward, a piercing aura erupting from his body and surging toward the sky like a raging inferno.
"Protect His Majesty!"
The guards jumped in fright as the young man’s aura flared. They instantly formed a human wall in front of His Majesty.
These guards all possessed Qi Sect-level strength. Equipped with Advanced Skills, Martial Arts, and fine weaponry, the combat prowess of each one was not to be underestimated.
"Get lost!" Their combat prowess may have been considerable, but to Nie Yun, it was nothing at all. With a flick of his brows, he let out a thunderous roar.
BOOM!
The seven or eight guards were sent staggering back by the shout. The face of the weakest among them flushed crimson, as if he were drunk. His body swayed, and he collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
The power of a single shout had forced seven or eight Qi Sect experts back, leaving one unconscious... This level of strength made His Majesty the Emperor’s face turn ashen and his lips go dry!
Such power was beyond the realm of human imagination. It was simply impossible for them to resist!
"All of you, stand down!"
The Emperor, befitting his title, knew that having these men in front was not only useless but would also only serve to further provoke his opponent. His brow furrowed.
"Yes!" The guards hesitated for a moment before retreating behind him once more.
They had heard before that this young man was incredibly formidable, but not having seen it firsthand, they had been skeptical. Only now did they understand. ’This young man is like a great mountain, one we could never hope to cross. Even a hundred more of us wouldn’t be enough!’
His Majesty the Emperor stood up. "King Yun, I know Yangg Yan and Feng Xiao were your friends, but the facts are the facts. Please, accept my condolences."
"Condolences?" Taking a deep breath, Nie Yun suppressed the turmoil in his heart.
’In my past life, nearly all my family and friends died. I thought that after my rebirth, I could change that fate. But first, my parents and siblings were taken, and now Yangg Yan and Feng Xiao are dead too...’
’If my rebirth has been this useless, if I haven’t managed to protect a single person I care about, then what’s the point of it all?’
Self-blame and regret flooded his heart.
"Who killed them?" Nie Yun asked coldly, his teeth clenched as he fought to stop himself from trembling.
"Their bodies were not at the scene, but judging by the signs of a struggle, it appears to be... the work of Demons!" said His Majesty the Emperor. freēwēbnovel.com
"Demons? I want a detailed report!" Nie Yun glared, and a violent gale erupted from his body, instantly pulverizing the tables and chairs in the grand hall.
"Yes! I sent men to investigate specifically. A few days ago, Yangg Yan and Feng Xiao were restoring order in Luoshui City. For some reason, they got into a conflict with members of the Demon Race. An expert from the Demon Race attacked and killed them both. Their bodies were also taken away, leaving behind only the traces of a battle. Nothing else remained..." said His Majesty the Emperor.
"A Demon Race expert?" Nie Yun’s killing intent boiled.
’I was the one who ordered Yangg Yan and Feng Xiao to restore order in Luoshui City, so I know the situation perfectly. Weren’t all the Demons in Luoshui City already wiped out? How could there still be any left?’
"Are you telling the truth?" Nie Yun looked toward His Majesty the Emperor.
"Yes!" Feeling the other’s knife-like gaze, cold sweat instantly trickled down the Emperor’s neck.
"The Demon Race... Demons..." Nie Yun’s knuckles cracked as he stared intently at His Majesty the Emperor. "If I find out you’re lying, I will tear this Imperial Palace to the ground and leave you without a grave!"
"Yes, yes!" His Majesty the Emperor shivered involuntarily. freewebnovёl.ƈom
"Wind Wolf King, back to Luoshui City!"
Having threatened the Emperor, Nie Yun’s figure blurred and he shot out of the grand hall. In the blink of an eye, he was mounted on the Wind Wolf King, leading his other two Demon Pets away from King Yun’s Mansion.
’Even if I find Tuxin, it’s not guaranteed he can track down my parents’ whereabouts right away. I should go back to Luoshui City and investigate what happened to Yangg Yan and Feng Xiao first!’
For some reason, Nie Yun felt there was something very strange about the deaths of Yangg Yan and Feng Xiao. He had a nagging suspicion that their deaths were somehow connected to what had happened to his parents.
"Phew! How terrifying!"
Watching the young man fly away, His Majesty the Emperor wiped the cold sweat from his brow. He let out a long breath and turned a nervous gaze to a young guard behind him.
"Sir, I’ve said what you told me to say, and I’ve done what you told me to do. If Nie Yun finds out about this deception, I’m afraid..."
This guard looked to be in his thirties, with the strength of a Mid-Stage Qi Sect expert. For His Majesty the Emperor to speak to him in such a manner was simply unbelievable.
"Heh. Rest assured, with our Mi Tian Sect backing you, he won’t dare do a thing to you!"
The young guard gave a cold laugh and wiped a hand across his face. His entire appearance transformed, and his aura surged from that of a Mid-Stage Qi Sect expert to the level of Ultimate Venerable Peak!
For an Ultimate Venerable Peak expert’s Disguise to go unnoticed by even Nie Yun was a true testament to his power!
"He... he’s a madman. I can only hope I made the right choice!" Remembering the young man’s terrifying power, the Emperor’s face turned pale, and he sighed heavily.
He’d had no other choice. No Emperor would tolerate an existence within his own nation that he could not control. Nie Yun was precisely that kind of existence. Forget control—he didn’t even dare to offend him!
Since he couldn’t be controlled, the only option was to destroy him!
The Mi Tian Sect’s arrival had been timely, so His Majesty the Emperor had said everything just as they had instructed.
’Was it right or wrong to say those things, to deceive that terrifying young man? At this point, I can’t even tell anymore.’
"Heh, you can relax. We’ve already made the necessary arrangements in Luoshui City. All the clues will point to Yangg Yan and Feng Xiao having been killed by Demons—and more specifically, Demons from the Zi Qiong Mountain Range!" The young guard chuckled, confident that everything was within his control.
Like Two Realms Mountain, the Zi Qiong Mountain Range was one of the three major gathering places for the Demon Race on the continent. However, it was much vaster than Two Realms Mountain, with far more Demons! If the Demons of Two Realms Mountain were a stream, then the Demons of the Zi Qiong Mountain Range were a vast ocean!
The two simply couldn’t be compared!
The Divine Wind Empire only refrained from sending troops against the Demons of Two Realms Mountain out of indolence. But the Zi Qiong Mountain Range? The Divine Wind Imperial Family wouldn’t dare mount an expedition there even if they had ten times their current courage!
There were simply too many experts!
If not for the various Empires of the continent banding together to keep them in check, these Demons would have probably conquered the continent long ago!
Leading the clues to the Demons of the Zi Qiong Mountain Range was clearly a plan to have Nie Yun and those Demons destroy each other!
’I hope we can fool him. Otherwise, not only will my throne be at risk, but our entire Fengg Family will be completely wiped out!’
Recalling the young man’s ruthlessness, His Majesty the Emperor sighed.
’Right or wrong, I’ve made my move. Now I have to see it through to the bitter end.’
"Relax! Our plan is already in motion. He’ll likely be intercepted by Demons long before he even makes it back to Luoshui City. Heh heh!"
The corner of the young guard’s mouth curled upwards, his eyes glinting with the light of a successful scheme. It seemed everything was going according to his calculations; Nie Yun was sure to fall into the trap. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
