Chapter 106: Human Emperor (Part 4)

The Ninth Prince slumped weakly on the imperial throne, his eyes dazed, muttering, "How can I stop him… "

Before the words faded, a strange fluctuation suddenly rippled through the grand hall; the air seemed to be torn by an invisible force, and the light distorted violently.

The next moment, two figures slowly emerged from the Void Realm.

The person on the left was draped in blood-colored robes, his sleeves fluttering as countless scarlet Demonic Qi swirled around him, and his ink-green hair twisted like snakes.

It was the Yao Race—the Yao Emperor!

The person on the right was shrouded in dark ghostly energy, his towering figure draped in black royal robes floating with layers of Soul mist, and a pair of eyes burning like netherfire were faintly visible.

It was the Ghost Race—the Ghost Emperor!

As the two appeared simultaneously, the hall felt like it had plunged into an ice cellar, and everyone felt a trembling from the depths of their Soul.

"Hmph!" The Yao Emperor's eyes flashed with cold light, his tone filled with rage, "That brat Bai Fan plundered the tributes of my Yao Race and even left behind a message: 'I have taken the people; if you are dissatisfied, come find me.' "

"We went to find him, but he simply ran away." The Ghost Emperor gave a cold, sinister smile, his voice filled with hatred, "Ninth Prince, we have come to hear how you intend to deal with him."

Upon hearing this, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on the Ninth Prince's face, "The two of you are the legendary Yao Emperor and Ghost Emperor! Please, take your seats!"

The Yao Emperor and Ghost Emperor exchanged a glance, inwardly pleased by the Ninth Prince's tact.

They had originally supported Lord Heiyan in secret because the Benevolent Emperor was uncooperative.

Seeing the Ninth Prince so cooperative, they had already made up their minds.

"Ninth Prince, this Bai Fan is the mastermind behind the Heavenly Shadow Sect.

Previously, he fawned over us, but now that his wings have hardened, he dares to steal our tributes. It infuriates me!" the Yao Emperor said coldly.

The Ninth Prince looked resentful and nodded repeatedly, "Bai Fan is indeed detestable and full of tricks! Now that my capital's elite forces have all been lured to Fengyue Ridge by him, he has taken advantage of the situation, and the state of our dynasty is precarious!"

The Ghost Emperor sneered, "Ninth Prince, there is no need to panic. If I join forces with the Yao Emperor, we will surely subdue him! However…"

"However what? Please speak, and if there is anything needed, I will certainly assist with all my might," the Ninth Prince asked eagerly.

The Yao Emperor sighed deeply, "This Bai Fan is cunning and forced us to consume the Heart-Devouring Pill. If we force a confrontation, it might cause our Dao foundation to collapse."

Hearing this, the Ninth Prince's face sank, and he said hatefully, "I never thought Bai Fan would be so despicable and shameless! What should be done?"

The Yao Emperor was silent for a moment, his eyes flickering as he spoke slowly:

"Actually, it is not impossible. As long as 300 girls who have just turned 18 are sacrificed every month for a hundred years, our Dao foundation will naturally recover."

As soon as he spoke, the hall fell into a deathly silence; the Yao Emperor had finally revealed his true purpose.

Upon hearing this, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in the Ninth Prince's eyes, "Take down Bai Fan. 300? 3,000? Just say the word!"

"Your Highness, you must not!" Chief Examiner Shen Linfeng knelt and pleaded, "Your Highness, sacrificing young girls is a heinous act; how can you commit such an atrocity? Please, think twice!"

"Step down!" the Ninth Prince barked, his eyes filled with determination, "With the country in crisis, how can we care about such petty benevolence?!"

Just then, outside the hall, Bai Fan arrived with the four princesses and stepped before the Hall of Benevolence.

He withdrew his Divine Ability, and the four of them walked toward the hall.

Entering the hall, Bai Fan swept his gaze over the people inside and said calmly, "Bai Fan pays his respects to the Emperor."

However, he saw that it was the Ninth Prince sitting on the imperial throne.

Bai Fan was slightly stunned, "It is you?"

The Ninth Prince immediately put on a mournful expression, "The Emperor is gravely ill and has asked me to rule in his stead."

Bai Fan said "Oh" calmly, then said indifferently, "I see. Then I shall go to the bedchamber to see the Emperor and cure his illness while I am at it."

With that, he turned to leave.

The Ninth Prince was terrified. He had personally poisoned the Benevolent Emperor and forced him to name him Crown Prince; now, no one was allowed near the Emperor's bedchamber.

But Bai Fan insisted on going now, clearly intending to drive him off the throne and take his place!

The Ninth Prince's face changed, and he stood up abruptly, shouting, "Yao Emperor, Ghost Emperor, strike and take this scoundrel down immediately! After it is done, I will provide 3,000 people every month!"

The Yao Emperor and Ghost Emperor were all smiles upon hearing this.

With Lord Heiyan, they only received 300 girls for sacrifice each month.

Now, the Ninth Prince was offering 3,000! If they had known, they should have supported this obedient Puppet, the Ninth Prince, earlier.

"Haha, good! Your Highness, do not worry; this scoundrel is already a dead man!" the Yao Emperor laughed hideously.

Before the words faded, the two vanished from their spots and appeared before Bai Fan.

The Yao Emperor and Ghost Emperor had fierce gazes; both struck with a palm, unleashing monstrous power like two black whirlwinds, carrying intense Demonic Qi and ghostly energy, striking fiercely at Bai Fan!

Bai Fan's body shook, and a flash of wariness crossed his eyes.

Two Nascent Soul Peak experts, their cultivation was four minor Realms higher than his own! If they also Cultivated Heaven Rank Cultivation Techniques, that would be a gap of five minor Realms.

Even if he could offset the suppression of two Realms with the extraordinary quality of his Void Heaven-Swallowing Art, they were still three whole Realms above him—a difference of one entire major Realm!

"Cannot fight head-on…" Bai Fan thought, instantly deciding on a counter-strategy.

"True · Void Barrier!"

He gave a soft shout, formed hand seals, and a pitch-black Void Realm barrier instantly appeared before him, swallowing the powerful attacks of the Yao Emperor and Ghost Emperor completely.

The Void Realm seemed to form an abyss, ruthlessly absorbing even the light and emitting a grim aura.

The Yao Emperor and Ghost Emperor felt the powerful threat of the Void Barrier, their expressions changed simultaneously, and they quickly pulled back, barely halting their attack.

If they had hesitated even slightly, they would have been swallowed into the Void Realm!

"This brat is strange! Old Ghost, be careful!"

The two retreated several steps, their eyes locked on Bai Fan like hawks, waiting for an opportunity.

Bai Fan was also breaking out in a cold sweat. That move, "True · Void Barrier," had instantly drained two-thirds of his spiritual energy!

If these two old ghosts continued to attack, he might really be done for. Fortunately, they did not rush forward, giving him a moment to breathe.

"Dao generates One, One generates Two…"

The Daoist Heavenly Book flowed quietly; spiritual energy surged within Bai Fan's Dantian, and his Meridians rushed like a river. In just a few breaths, his spiritual energy had recovered seven or eight-tenths!

At the same time, golden Heavenly Book characters vaguely appeared around Bai Fan, floating and circulating in the Void Realm as if writing themselves automatically.

The Yao Emperor and Ghost Emperor saw the speed at which Bai Fan's spiritual energy was recovering, their pupils shrinking, and a hint of horror flashed in their hearts.

"This brat's Cultivation Technique can instantly recover spiritual energy?!"

"We cannot drag this out! We must end this quickly!"

The two exchanged a look, killing intent rising again, and as they moved, they prepared to launch an even more violent attack.