Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor-Chapter 399 - 409: The Real Culprit

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng could not help but become even more infuriated. His father, the loyal servant to a thankless master, had dedicated his life and met a tragic end.

"The Jianyun Emperor, with his great talent and far-reaching schemes, managed to get Master Wei to agree to serve the Jianyun Dynasty for three years. Only under this condition did he help him obtain the Evil Dragon Pearl. After Master Wei agreed, the Jianyun Emperor took the opportunity of ancestor worship to enter the Ancestral Temple. He stripped away all titles from Prince Jian and issued a secret imperial edict to remove his official position!"

Shangqiu, being a veteran minister of the Jianyun Dynasty and the Crown Prince’s Tutor, knew many state secrets.

Even such confidential matters were well known to him.

Ordinarily, if a commoner were privy to such royal secrets, they would likely have been silenced long ago.

However, Shangqiu’s unique position, coupled with his intelligence, meant he remained alive.

"Why remove my father’s title and official position?" Chu Feng was baffled.

Normally, when military officers reach the Great General level, and civil servants reach the Prime Minister level, after their appointment, they would burn incense and pray to the late Emperor and have their names recorded in the Ancestral Temple.

The promotion ceremony for a Great General or Prime Minister is very grand.

The Emperor must fast for three days, then bathe and change clothes, choose an auspicious time, and perform sacrifices to heaven, earth, and ancestors before announcing it to all under heaven. This is why the position is not simply called ’Great General’, but rather the honor of being appointed as ’Great General’.

Or the honor of being appointed as ’Grand Scholar’ as a Prime Minister.

Chu Feng’s father held an even higher rank. Due to his remarkable achievements, almost reaching the heavens, he was elevated to the rank of Prince, a hereditary position receiving annual stipends, including his own mansion and land.

To remove such a high ranking official, the Emperor had to personally pray in the Ancestral Temple.

Deposing a Great General or a Prime Minister is a major event, not to mention deposing a Prince.

The Jianyun Emperor was extremely cunning; knowing well the great achievements and widespread love Prince Jian enjoyed from the people and the army. If he outright dismissed him, it would certainly provoke public outcry.

Hence, he proceeded covertly, censoring news, limiting knowledge to only three crucial departments: the Ministry of Personnel, the Cabinet, and the Ritual Supervision.

"Stripping your father of his princely title and all official positions, to aid Master Wei in obtaining that Evil Dragon Pearl and to smoothly eliminate your father," said Shangqiu, his tone carrying a hint of dread.

No one dares to reveal the Emperor’s secrets lightly.

Right now, had it not been for Chu Feng revealing his trump card, with the imminent fall of the Jianyun Dynasty, Shangqiu would never have disclosed these confidential matters.

As such disclosures could lead to a fate as severe as execution and the extermination of one’s entire clan.

Seeing Chu Feng’s puzzled expression, Shangqiu didn’t dare to leave him in suspense, continuing, "It’s rumored that the Evil Dragon Pearl is linked to the nation’s fortune. Prince Jian’s rise against destiny, defeating the mighty Three Outer Domain’s Clans, was largely related to that Evil Dragon Pearl. It can gather the Jianyun Dynasty’s fortune and enhance Prince Jian."

"Although it cannot compare to a True Dragon Emperor, it should not be underestimated."

"Only by stripping Prince Jian of his rank and official positions can the connection between Prince Jian and the Jianyun Dynasty be completely severed. Thus preventing Prince Jian from continuing to gather the nation’s fortune through the Evil Dragon Pearl."

After saying so much in one breath, Chu Feng finally understood the sinister intentions of the Jianyun Emperor.

His heart seething with rage, his hatred for that old dog, the Jianyun Emperor, deepened.

The most painful thing in the world is to be stabbed in the back by those you trust the most.

Prince Jian, in his total dedication to the Jianyun Emperor, exhausted all efforts only to be ruthlessly discarded. He ended up as merely a bargaining chip for employing Master Wei for three years.

"Jianyun Emperor, you old dog, I swear I’ll personally flay you alive! Then feed you to the stray dogs!" Chu Feng roared furiously through gritted teeth. "Speak, where are the Evil Dragon Pearl and Master Wei?"

Chu Feng now had only one thought: to kill all his father’s murderers, to eradicate them all, and to retrieve the Evil Dragon Pearl.

A treasure capable of gathering the nation’s fortune must indeed be extraordinary.

Master Wei and the Jianyun Emperor, each took what they needed. It was Chu Feng’s father who was sacrificed.

"The Evil Dragon Pearl was snatched away by Master Wei long ago! Do you think your father really died of a sudden death?"

"Back then, Prince Jian had already broken through to the Sword Saint cultivation, it was just not publicly acknowledged. With the Evil Dragon Pearl and the Soldier Formation enhancing him, his strength could perhaps challenge even a Late Stage Sword Saint. None in the entire Jianyun Dynasty could defeat Prince Jian. Only Master Wei could do it."

Shangqiu spoke with a stern face, not seeming to make groundless statements.

Moreover, his life was currently in Chu Feng’s hands, there was no need for him to lie.

Boom!

Evil Qi surged around Chu Feng, completely out of control. Even the three Supreme Elders behind him couldn’t help but release their Sword Domain to resist, all of them looked at Chu Feng with shock.

"So it turns out, the real murderer who killed my father was Master Wei!" Chu Feng’s hatred towards that Master Wei also reached its peak.

"To my knowledge, it wasn’t only Master Wei who killed your father. There were also three chieftains from the Three Outer Domain’s Clans. Master Wei likely went to the Divine Martial Continent. This person is extremely mysterious, ruthless, and powerful. Moreover, he masters numerous Evil Techniques."

"No one knows his exact whereabouts."

"Back then, he served the Jianyun Dynasty for three years, during which he kidnapped a total of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine young boys and nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine chaste girls to sacrificially use them for that Evil Dragon Pearl. After it was done, he disappeared without a trace."

Shangqiu spoke of the past events, still feeling frightened.

The thought of sacrificing twenty thousand children and virgins chills the spine. It’s simply a loss of humanity, no different from a demon.

Chu Jianlan and Chu Yun heard this and felt extremely heavy-hearted. They originally thought that by annihilating the Jianyun Dynasty, they could avenge their parents. Unexpectedly, their enemy was so formidable.

And he had long since left Dan State.

To seek revenge now would be even more difficult.

They both turned their gaze to Chu Feng, as he was probably the only one with the ability to avenge their father.

"Senior brother and Second Sister, rest assured, even if Master Wei flees to the ends of the earth, I will find him and kill him. I will bring his head back to pay homage to the spirits of our father and mother in heaven!"

"For now, let’s first take care of these enemies standing before us!"

Having obtained all the information he wanted, there was no need to keep Prince Jianyun and Shangqiu alive.

"These two, let Senior Brother and Second Sister personally execute them! As for the barbarians from the Three Outer Domain’s Clans, leave them to me!"

The Three Outer Domain’s Clans, strong in arms and powerful. With the might of Chu Jianlan and Chu Yun, they were fundamentally no match before them.

"May I ask, oh Supreme Elders, Chu Feng had clearly defected from the Ten Thousand Sword Sect and does not belong to the Ten Thousand Sword Sect anymore. Why do you still go to such lengths to help him?" Prince Jianyun was filled with unwillingness, jealousy, and dissatisfaction.

If it weren’t for the help of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, the victor today would not be Chu Feng, but him, Prince Jianyun.

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