Chapter 230: Chapter 103: Five Demon Forms, Chaos in the Capital, The Prince Arrives, Thunder Resounds as Demons Devour Zen

Li Xuan silently prayed through incense in the Qingmu and Luo River provinces.

There’s almost no information on the "Incense Fire Divine Realm" and "breaking through the demon forms," but Li Xuan did not give up. He continued to wander around, listening to voices from all sides, hoping for clues.

The dense incense fragrance allowed him to skip the step of "cultivating his subordinates as eyes and ears."

Interestingly, although the Sovereign only ordered Buddhist shrines to be built in the Shannan road, there was also much incense in the Northern Mountain Road.

This made it possible for him to head north to explore, seek monsters, and search for information.

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In the blink of an eye, another month passed.

New messages arrived at the Prime Minister’s residence.

Major news.

News that even shocked Yan Fangbai.

"The Sovereign has passed away; he was only in power for a year!"

The Prime Minister said, "Has the child in the Queen’s womb been born?"

Yan Fangbai nodded.

The Prime Minister said, "Born a bit early, it seems to have caught many by surprise."

Yan Fangbai exclaimed in shock, "Father, are you saying... they deliberately caused early birth? This..."

The Prime Minister said, "An arrow on the string cannot help but be fired. If a child’s premature birth can bring peace to a family, how could the family not do so?"

Yan Fangbai slowly shook his head, sighing, "Royalty holds no kinship..."

The Prime Minister said, "Still, Zhao Chengji was too immature. When the eagle prepares to strike, it keeps its wings close; when the beast prepares to pounce, it crouches down. What did Zhao Chengji do?"

Yan Fangbai said, "Secret edicts to the Liu family and ministers."

The Prime Minister said, "Even we know, so this is a mortal confrontation.

Since the Wang family took action first, the Liu family will not remain weak, but the Liu family is not the opponent of the Wang family... because the Wang family absorbed many of our people.

In terms of assassination defense and offense, the Liu family’s foundation is lacking."

Yan Fangbai said, "I don’t understand something."

After a brief pause, he slowly said, "Why did the Demon Buddha pass by the palace and not enter?"

In such circumstances, entering the palace would allow the Demon Buddha to directly "hold the Monarch and command Great Yin." At that moment, not just the Shannan road, but the entire Great Yin would have to build Buddhist shrines.

The Prime Minister smiled, patiently explaining, "This is the terror of the Demon Buddha."

"Terror?" Yan Fangbai was stunned, falling into thought, ideas intertwined in his mind, with some understanding but like a mute eating honey, unable to speak.

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Miserable cries rang out from somewhere in the capital.

In a deep courtyard, a shadow swept by, raised a knife, and killed a fleeing woman. Then it turned back to a well-dressed man who collapsed on the ground in fear.

Moonlight showed a face serene and sinister in its calmness.

It could be said this face had a touch of handsomeness, endearing to girls.

But the well-dressed man was already terrified, sitting on the ground, hands propping him as he retreated, paying no heed to the filthy dust, piercing stones, and blood.

"I’m Liu Chaowen, I’m a General of Great Yin, my brother is still in the army, he has soldiers. You can’t kill me, you can’t kill me..."

The man’s Adam’s apple moved, pupils filled with dread.

The trembling voice echoed against the sounds of fighting and firelight in the front yard.

Just now, the Liu family was invaded.

However, they were prepared, with mechanisms, armored soldiers, and many masters within the gates, coupled with Ice Crystal and icy jade weapons, it formed a dragon’s lair.

But the dragon’s lair was crushed.

A group of assassins attracted attention from the front, while one silently slipped into the back courtyard, slaughtering all the elite guards before beginning a massacre of the Liu family.

Suddenly, Liu Chaowen recognized him, shouting harshly, "You are Xie Feng! You are Xie Feng!"

Seeing corpses around him, no chance of survival, Liu Chaowen cursed, "You traitorous dog!

Today you betray Yan Fujing, tomorrow... the Wang family will kick you out!

What master needs a traitorous dog? Who needs you?!

Do you think you can compare to Prince Qing? Ha..."

He laughed madly, but as soon as the sound came out, his head flew.

He didn’t even see how Xie Feng appeared before him.

But Xie Feng was already shaking blood off his blade.

Blood fell in the moonlight, Xie Feng stared at the head for a long time, moved forward slowly, and crushed it with his foot, brain matter and blood splattering but leaving his clothes immaculate.

Xie Feng was a person still somewhat rational. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

But a once first-rate genius suppressed by others, forever living in shadows, and everyone’s eyes telling you, scorning you, laughing at you... even the most rational person would go mad.

Even though he once had a chance to be friends with Prince Qing, that chance was in the past.

"Double demon form... if you can bear it, so can I." The sinister man’s eyes flashed coldly, raising his head to gaze at the moonlight; he suddenly flashed to a place, stamped on the ground, and shattered a brick revealing a secret chamber below.

He laughed coldly and walked into the chamber.

Soon, screams echoed from inside...

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Under the moonlight.

South of the royal city...

A fast horse galloped swiftly.

The rider was a young boy about thirteen or fourteen.

He gritted his teeth, stubbornly arched his back, frantically whipping the horse underneath him.

This was Zhao Chengji’s eldest son; seeing the peril, Princess Consort Liu had long arranged for him to escape the city, seeking refuge outside, and if circumstances were unfavorable, directly head south to the Prime Minister, then worship at the feet of the Demon Buddha, sincerely bowing.

Princess Consort Liu paved the way for this young boy who was supposed to become the Crown Prince.

And the "Prince’s Revenge" was supposed to be the fate of this boy.