Chapter 39

Those Who Are Not Loyal and Righteous Will Be Punished

Emperor Sheng Yuan was in a daze that she didn’t even know when Lin Ran left.

It was obvious that Lin Ran was more sophisticated than he appeared. In fact, his true strength and cultivation might be greater than one could ever imagine.

Perhaps he had already obtained everything from the Sword God.

If Emperor Sheng Yuan knew that Lin Ran had already surpassed the Sword God, she would probably be even more shocked.

“Your Majesty, what happened just now? I felt a terrifying force!”

The martial artists who were attracted by the strange force rushed over, but they didn’t find anything abnormal. No one could discern what just took place.

However, the lingering pressure in the atmosphere frightened everyone, making them feel awed.

Emperor Sheng Yuan slowly revealed a smile, no longer as depressed and solemn as before. “The Heavenly Saint Dynasty is still salvageable.”

Lin Ran could stop the activation of Heaven and Earth with ease, which was enough to show how powerful he actually was. Moreover, since he had the confidence to say he could defeat the rebels, then he must have a way.

For some reason, Emperor Sheng Yuan had endless faith in him.

Everyone was puzzled by what Emperor Shen Yuan said and could not help but ask why.

Emperor Sheng Yuan didn’t explain further.

At this moment, the rebel camp was filled with joy.

Probably because they were confident that they would win and that it was only a matter of time before they could claim victory, they weren’t in a hurry to break through Mount Sword. Instead, they had already set up a celebration party.

Those who did not know would think that they had already occupied the Imperial City.

“Let’s toast to Elder Xie’s advancement to Grandmaster Realm as well as our victory. When we capture Emperor Sheng Yuan, I will hold a three-day banquet to celebrate!”

From King Zhao’s tone, it was as if he was already the next emperor. “Here’s a toast to Elder Xie.”

With that, he drained his glass.

If nothing went wrong, King Zhao should be the next emperor. Everyone started to say nice things to please him.

“Your highness, congratulations on your becoming the next emperor. Long live the emperor.”

“I knew all along that Your Highness would become the emperor. It is just a matter of time.”

These nice words pleased King Zhao very much, and the smile on his face widened radiantly.

“It’s all thanks to everyone present that I have what I have today. If I become an emperor one day, I will definitely not forget your contributions and reward you!”

After congratulating King Zhao, everyone did not forget another important person.

“Now that the Sword God is dead, Elder Xie has to be the strongest Martial Artist in the world. You are undoubtedly our role model!”

“Elder Xie is only a hundred years old. There’s still a long way to go. It’s very likely that he can surpass the Sword God in the future.”

Elder Xie smiled faintly. “I’m flattered. The Sword God is brilliant and talented. How can I compare to him?”

Although he said it humbly, his face revealed smugness. Under everyone’s compliments, he was probably feeling complacent and did not even take the Sword God seriously.

“Elder Xie, you’re too humble. Of course you can compare to him.”

“I believe Elder Xie will break through to the Realm of Senior Grandmaster, or even Half-Saint. At that time, Elder Xie will be recorded in history and worshiped by many generations to come.”

“That’s right. The Sword God is the past while Elder Xie is the future.”

King Zhao even said, “Elder Xie deserves to be called the best in the world. When I become the emperor, I will definitely confer you the title of the Grand Preceptor! The Dao Seeking Sect will be the orthodox sect!”

This was a great honor!

Everyone from the Dao Seeking Sect was overjoyed. The congratulatory words from the other sects made them even more wild with joy.

Amidst this happy scene, a soldier rushed in.

“Reporting! Your Highness, something bad has happened!”

King Zhao’s face immediately darkened as he smashed the wine glass in his hand at the soldier. “Watch your mouth!”

The soldier did not dare to dodge. He said in fear, “Some, someone is attacking us, and this person is now at the camp gate!”

The crowd was in an uproar.

At this juncture, who would dare to openly provoke King Zhao? They must be courting death.

“Could it be that Emperor Sheng Yuan’s reinforcements have arrived?”

“That’s impossible. We’ve blocked every entrance and exit in the Imperial City. There is no way they can send someone out.”

“Could it be that another sect wants to interfere?”

This was not realistic. After all, even if the number one sect in the world was here, they would not be able to turn the situation around.

King Zhao sneered. “Let me go and see who is courting death!”

The others also followed out with curiosity. They originally thought that it was reinforcements or a sect, but it turned out that it was not.

Looking at the unfamiliar person in front of them, everyone was a little surprised.

King Zhao asked suspiciously, “Just you?” He thought that Lin Ran had set up a trap and some kind of array formations.

Unexpectedly, Lin Ran nodded. “Just me.”

Everyone burst into laughter.

After all, not only were there thousands of troops here, but there was also a Grandmaster backing them up. At this moment, Lin Ran’s cultivation was not revealed, and he looked no different from an ordinary person.

Those who did not know better would think that he was here to make a fool of himself.

King Zhao suppressed his laughter. “Did Emperor Sheng Yuan send you here?”

Lin Ran did not answer directly and only said, “I’m sent here by the people of the dynasty.”

His words confused King Zhao and the others.

“The new emperor ascended to the throne not long ago, and he has been diligent in taking care of the dynasty and his subjects. He has never made a mistake and is kind to people. However, you, on the other hand, incited a rebellion without a justifiable cause. You are traitors and will not be forgiven.”

Hearing that, the smile on King Zhao’s face gradually faded. Although he knew that his actions were treacherous, he felt a little embarrassed to be criticized in front of so many people by someone who came out of nowhere.