Celestial Emperor of Devouring-Chapter 678 - 668: It’s Not Certain Who Will Die

Heavenly Dao Sect.

A steward elder rushed into the great hall with extreme panic.

"Elder! A major incident has occurred!" The steward elder rushed into the hall, reporting in terror: "Steward Li and thirteen of my sect disciples, all dead."

"What? All dead?" The elder and several powerful figures all simultaneously changed their expressions.

The steward elder hurriedly took out the shattered Soul Jade Tokens, nodding repeatedly in fear: "All dead! Their Soul Jade Tokens are all shattered!"

Upon seeing the shattered tokens, the elders had no choice but to believe.

The leading elder was stunned as he looked at the shattered Soul Jade Tokens, incredulous: "People of the Empire couldn’t have killed Steward Li and them; even the emperor lacks the capability. Who on earth did this?"

An elder replied in disbelief: "Who would have such audacity to dare kill members of the Heavenly Dao Sect."

Another elder furrowed his brows solemnly: "To be able to kill Steward Li and the others, the cultivation of the attacker must surely be above the Integration Stage."

"Elder Fire is right," the steward elder said in horror: "Besides Steward Li, the other Soul Jade Tokens shattered simultaneously. The strength of the one who attacked must be above the Integration Stage."

An elder speculated with a furrowed brow: "Could it be a strong figure invited by the Xiang Family? Or perhaps Gu Chenfeng?"

"Impossible!" An elder shook his head: "Our Heavenly Dao Sect has sealed the borders of the Celestial Fire Kingdom and the major cities. Not to mention someone from the Xiang Family, anyone from the Empire wishing to leave must go through our rigorous inspections; no one could possibly leave unnoticed."

"The Medicine God Hall is far from the Celestial Fire Kingdom, and without leaked information, Gu Chenfeng couldn’t possibly come to the Celestial Fire Kingdom. If it really is him, he would’ve long destroyed our Heavenly Dao Sect."

"If my guess is correct, it should be an outsider of great strength."

"Right, right." The steward elder nodded repeatedly: "Ji Ming’s right, it must be an outsider."

Unfortunately, what they didn’t know was that Gu Chenfeng had indeed arrived.

The leading elder’s face gradually turned grim, coldly saying: "Regardless of who it is, whoever dares to spoil the plans of our Heavenly Dao Sect and kills our people shall not be spared."

"Elder Fire, you three immediately head to Celestial Fire Kingdom to see who it truly is."

"Alright." Elder Fire nodded solemnly: "I want to see who it is."

As the words fell.

The three figures of Elder Fire instantly disappeared.

All three of Elder Fire’s cultivation levels had reached the Divinity Transformation Stage realm, their power exceptionally strong, enough to destroy Celestial Fire Kingdom with a mere gesture.

About ten minutes later.

Above the Emperor City.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

Three figures suddenly appeared, emanating an extremely terrifying aura, a violent momentum instantly enveloping the entire Emperor City.

The arriving individuals were none other than Elder Fire, Elder Ji Ming, and Elder Zhou.

The sudden terrifying aura and aggressive momentum startled families within the Emperor City, as well as numerous cultivators.

"Divinity Transformation Stage! Powerhouses from the Heavenly Dao Sect are here!"

"The Heavenly Dao Sect apparently still don’t know Feng has come! They’re here to meet their doom."

"If the Heavenly Dao Sect knew Feng had arrived, would they be scared out of their wits?"

Within Emperor City, faces from various families and numerous cultivators showed expressions of anticipation and schadenfreude.

Meanwhile.

In the Empire Palace’s great hall.

Gu Chenfeng smiled faintly: "People from the Heavenly Dao Sect have arrived."

Xiang Wentian jeered with a cold grin: "They’re here to meet their death."

"Elder Fire’s aura from the Heavenly Dao Sect!" The emperor furrowed his brow deeply, clenching his fist in anger: "It was Elder Fire who forced me to submit back then, I wish to tear this old thing to pieces!"

A royal minister gritted his teeth in rage: "That old thing used our lives to threaten the emperor, the empire had no choice but to submit to the Heavenly Dao Sect; they’re utterly shameless!"

Another royal minister angered: "We implore Feng to kill that old bastard Fire Evil!"

"Dongfang Qing! Today you must give this elder an explanation!" Fire Evil’s angry shout echoed throughout the imperial household, the terrible momentum of the Divinity Transformation Stage again ravaging through the Emperor City.

"Emperor, go and have a look." Gu Chenfeng smiled slightly.

"Alright." The emperor nodded without any fear because Gu Chenfeng was present.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

Above the Empire Palace, the emperor and ministers flashed into appearance.

Gu Chenfeng, Xiang Yan, and Xiang Wentian, among others, then slowly walked out of the hall.

The emperor looked at Elder Fire and his companions, asking calmly, "Do the three elders have business here?"

Ji Ming transmitted: "There is no discernible aura from other strong figures; this person is extremely well-hidden, don’t be careless."

With a frosty glance sweeping to Dongfang Qing, Fire Evil Elder posed arrogantly: "Dongfang Qing, I ask you, who killed Steward Li and the others? Make them come out immediately!"

The emperor smiled slightly: "Three elders, he is a distinguished guest of our Empire. If you wish to see him, you must invite him yourself, though you don’t have the qualifications."

"What did you say?" Elder Ji Ming shouted angrily: "We don’t have the qualifications? This elder wants to see who is so arrogant and conceited!" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Elder Fire’s face became exceedingly grim, retorting coldly: "Dongfang Qing, are you betraying the Heavenly Dao Sect? Do you know the consequences?"

The emperor replied fearless, sneering: "I am simply threatened by you, where is the betrayal? But your Heavenly Dao Sect bullies the weak and seeks to annex my Celestial Fire Kingdom!"

"The emperor of Celestial Fire Kingdom should be replaced." Elder Fire said fiercely, terrifying murderous intent suddenly exploding.

"Really?" The emperor continued to sneer fearlessly: "I want to see if your Heavenly Dao Sect truly has the ability to replace the emperor of Celestial Fire Kingdom."

"You’re courting death!" Fire Evil shouted fiercely, launching out toward the emperor in a flash.

"We’ll see who dies." The emperor coldly sneered.

As Elder Fire charged towards the emperor, he transmitted: "Two elders, be prepared, the one hiding might attack secretly."

Elder Fire’s intent to act was naturally to draw out Gu Chenfeng.

Elder Fire’s speed was incredibly terrifying, almost reaching the emperor in the blink of an eye and then extending his hand in a grasp, flashing the King’s Sword, and unhesitatingly slashing at Dongfang Qing.

Dongfang Qing was only at the Middle Stage of Soul Emergence, completely unable to react.

Even if he could react, Dongfang Qing would absolutely show no fear.

Simply because Gu Chenfeng was right inside the Empire Palace.

"If he doesn’t come out, I’ll first kill Dongfang Qing!" Elder Fire thought viciously; given the chance to kill Dongfang Qing, he was naturally willing.

However.

Just at the moment Elder Fire slashed at the emperor.

A figure silently appeared, two fingers instantly catching the sword, forcibly dispersing Elder Fire’s power.

Gu Chenfeng flicked the sword with force, sending the King’s Sword in Elder Fire’s hand flying away.

The speed of the newcomer was so fast that it completely exceeded Elder Fire’s nervous response.