Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 998 – Ji Clan

Tension gripped the Holy Spirit Ancient Nation.

Nobles from everywhere have gathered in the imperial palace.

The princes and the lords often met in secret, while powerful forces from the central continent—ancient clans and rival nations—descended upon the capital.

Ever since the news of Zhuge Yan challenging Chen Fan spread, everyone knew the battle wasn’t just about them—it would mark a decisive moment for the royal family.

Prince Jing had been patient. And he planned on playing the long game if the sovereign made no last-ditch effort.

If he hadn’t been patient, he couldn’t have forced the sovereign into a fight that ultimately led to the poison spreading. This kind of opportunity was a once in a lifetime.

A ten-thousand-year ancient nation like the Holy Spirit Ancient Nation had deep foundations, second only to the nine overlord class forces.

If the Holy Spirit Ancient Nation were to experience a dramatic change, it would draw the eyes of the entire central continent.

With the imperial city in turmoil, countless experts had arrived, eager to witness history unfold.

In a manor within the capital, a group of young elites stood, their proud and confident expressions radiating dominance.

Among them, one woman stood out—draped in a fiery phoenix robe, her beauty was mesmerizing. Yet, the heroic aura she exuded made others hesitate to meet her gaze.

Anyone who recognized the phoenix emblem on their robes would be stunned. This group was from the Great Jin Imperial Court’s Ji Clan, one of the nine overlord class forces.

That dazzling woman said, “Elder, now that the Holy Spirit Ancient Nation is experiencing turmoil, shouldn’t we approach the other forces first?”

“How could we miss such an event? Many factions from the central continent have their eyes on this power shift,” said a middle-aged person with a smile.

He had lived for centuries, but he looked to be bursting with life, like someone in their forties.

“Please enlighten me, Elder,” said the woman.

“Did you think Prince Jing dares to stage a rebellion alone? In any battle for the throne, corpses pile up like mountains. A single general rise to fame is paved with ten thousand deaths. Only by stepping on the corpses of other geniuses can one deter the other princes and unify a nation.

“The current sovereign, Zhuge Qingfeng, was once an unpopular choice. No one believed he could seize the throne. The true prodigy of his generation was Zhuge Wanqing, who led the royal heirs into battle at Buried Sky Gorge, five hundred kilometers away from the imperial city.

“In this campaign, Zhuge Qingfeng carved a bloody path and buried dozens of geniuses of the same generation. Holding Zhuge Wanqing’s head, he stepped into the imperial palace. His ruthless victory left no choice—the previous sovereign had to name him crown prince to end the slaughter.

“Afterwards, neither the exceptionally talented Prince Jing nor the proud Prince Qi could shake him from his seat as the crown prince, until he ascended the throne.”

The middle-aged man spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of respect.

How could the sovereign of an era be simple?

After hearing all this, the woman’s fists were tightly clenched. Her striking eyes gleamed with a sharp, threatening light.

She must have thought of her status. Although she was dazzling, she was not the only shining star within the Ji Clan—several others stood just as brilliantly.

“Sovereign Zhuge Qingfeng has been suppressing Prince Jing for many years. Of course, the gap in their strengths is significant. If this were merely a contest between the princes of the Holy Spirit Ancient Nation, none would dare to rebel.

“They all remember Zhuge Qingfeng’s iron-blooded methods: how he beheaded his own brother, the nation’s peerless genius, and strode into the imperial palace. Who would dare to act so frivolously? Surely, after witnessing this scene personally, Prince Jing Zhuge Liuyun would never forget it in his life.”

The middle-aged man smiled coldly and said, “However, though Zhuge Qingfeng himself was incomparably domineering, his descendants lack that quality. Some even speculate that he rose to power through a miraculous encounter and that his natural talent was mediocre all along. If true, it explains why his bloodline is unimpressive.

“On the other hand, Prince Jing’s son is talented. The Sun Moon Divine Sect has taken an interest in him, giving Prince Jing the perfect opportunity.”

“Elder, are you saying that the upheaval in the Holy Spirit Ancient Nation is the result of the Sun Moon Divine Sect’s manipulation?” The woman was slightly startled inside. As juniors, they focused solely on cultivation and rarely encountered such hidden undercurrents.

“Of course. How else would Zhuge Qingfeng end up in this situation?” freeweɓnovel.cѳm

“But Elder, it seems that the True Martial Academy is also involved now. Others might not recognize the identities of those few experts escorting Zhuge Mingyue back, but you certainly do, don’t you?”

“Hoho, they are far from ordinary. The Tianwu Continent has nine overlord class forces, but do you know why?” asked the middle-aged man.

The woman shook her head and said, “Our foundations and strength far surpass other forces, isn’t that why?”

“That’s part of it, but not the full picture. You must realize that some superpowers possess foundations and strength nearly on par with us nine overlord class forces. The true distinction lies in one thing—each of the nine overlord-class forces is overseen by a Void Immortal. That is the mark of an overlord class force!”

The young men and women trembled.

Void Immortal.

That was an existence that surpassed the Legendary realm. It bore the word ‘immortal’—an existence that could be regarded as such.

“So there are nine Void Immortal level behemoths.”

The middle-aged man shook his head and said, “No. There are ten.”

“Ten?”

The middle-aged man nodded, “That’s right. Ten! You were just asking about those people’s identities, weren’t you? The True Martial Academy has not one but two Void Immortals. Aside from Sect Master Chu Qingtian, the other is the Peerless Peak’s master, Zhang Daoling.”

“The True Martial Academy actually has two Void Immortals?!”

The middle-aged man’s words shocked these juniors.

They knew that a force needed a Void Immortal to be considered an overlord-class power. If the academy had two Void Immortals, didn’t that mean they were the strongest overlord class force in the Tianwu Continent?

The woman’s eyes flickered as she recovered from her shock. A thought struck her. “Elder, you mean to say that Chen Fan and the others are from the Peerless Peak?”

The middle-aged man nodded and said, “That’s right. Those people are indeed from the Peerless Peak. In the eastern continent, it can be said that the fame of the True Martial Academy’s Peerless Peak eclipses the True Martial Academy itself. Only peerless monsters can enter Peerless Peak. Even among them, not all are qualified.”

Hiss, hiss.

As soon as those words came out, the group of juniors sucked in a breath of cold air.

Peerless monsters!

How many people in the entire Tianwu continent could truly be called peerless?

Putting all else aside, if a force could produce a peerless monster and nurture it, it would definitely be able to develop and grow the force in the future and stand tall.

“No wonder... No wonder that person, Chen Fan, could skip two levels and defeat Zhuge Yan. No wonder he didn’t care about the Sun Moon Divine Sect and killed as he wanted.” The woman’s eyes flickered with splendor.