"Long Chen, come back. This Dongfang Zichu is mine."
Yu Xiaoyun shouted loudly, about to step forward to stop Long Chen. He had already realized that Long Chen had already experienced a great battle.
Although he didn't see how Long Chen killed Liao Bencang, he knew that Long Chen must have paid a heavy price. If he fought Dongfang Zichu fiercely now, he might be killed in just a few moves, because only he knew Dongfang Zichu's true nature.
Originally, Yu Xiaoyun didn't like Long Chen much. On one hand, Long Chen's personality was unlikable, and on the other hand, based on their calculations, the Nether Emperor Mark on Yu Qingxuan might soon erupt. They hoped to spend her final time with her.
So, among all the princes and princesses, only Yu Qingxuan was able to live in the palace. Yu Xiaoyun and Jiang Huixin had already lost a lot, and all they wanted was to spend a little more time with them in their final days.
And Long Chen's arrival was clearly meant to take Yu Qingxuan away from their side. However, fatherly love is selfish, while motherly love is great.
Yu Xiaoyun didn't want anyone to take Yu Qingxuan away from him, but Jiang Huixin was different. Even when time was running out, she still hoped her daughter would find true love, so one supported and the other opposed.
But now, things have escalated to this point. Long Chen loves this country for Yu Qingxuan and fights for it.
Facing countless terrifying experts like Dongfang Zichu, Enpuda, and Weng Taibei, Long Chen did not back down at all. His overwhelming killing intent was enough to prove his feelings for Qingxuan.
So, seeing Long Chen about to deal with Dongfang Zichu, Yu Xiaoyun was the first to step forward. Clearly, at this moment, he had already accepted Long Chen as his son-in-law.
"You're all too naive. Everyone is just a turtle in a jar. Yu Xiaoyun, we once called each other brothers. I advise you not to struggle anymore. Struggling will only make you suffer more."
Dongfang Zichu smiled faintly, then suddenly flicked out a finger, sending a beam of fire shooting toward the Gate of Flame Void.
"Buzz!"
The Gate of Yanxu trembled, and endless black runes lit up on it.
"Ah..."
The moment the black rune lit up, Yu Qingxuan's face suddenly turned pale and her whole body trembled. Her flame power surged rapidly, and her life-bound flame was about to leave her body.
"Hold up the Vermilion Bird Heaven-Covering Formation."
Yu Xiaoyun was both shocked and furious at the sight. The imperial city formation activated, and the entire palace lit up. An ancient Vermilion Bird appeared above the palace, its sacred aura descending, enveloping the entire palace.
"Rumble... Above
the Gate of Flame Void, endless black runes spread. The black flames stretched like demonic tentacles, reaching toward the barrier, as the two forces clashed.
But to Yu Xiaoyun's shock, the Vermilion Bird barrier began to slowly cave in, seemingly unable to stop the arrival of the black flames.
"It's useless. This flame connects to the Yanxu World, carrying its unique laws. It can neither be absorbed nor canceled out. You can only endure it silently." Dongfang Zichu said calmly.
"Boom!"
Yu Xiaoyun suddenly pressed his palms together. On his forehead, the Vermilion Bird divine pattern lit up, blood-red flames surged, and endless divine brilliance surged toward the Vermilion Bird barrier.
"Father, please don't ..."
Seeing the scene, Yu Qingxuan couldn't help but exclaim. Yu Xiaoyun actually burned his essence blood to empower the barrier.
Seeing Yu Xiaoyun do this, Jiang Huixin, Xu Lanxin, and the others all joined in, and then Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Yifeng, Yu Qianxue, and the other princes and princesses, as well as everyone from the Vermilion Bird Empire, began burning their essence blood to enhance the barrier.
"Rumble rumble...
With everyone's support, the Vermilion Bird barrier radiated supreme divine radiance. The black tentacle, which had been about to touch Yu Qingxuan, was now bounced away by the barrier, blocking it outside.
"No... I don't want you to be like this..."
Yu Qingxuan cried like a person in tears. So many people had burned their blood and essence for her, and she was both moved and sad.
"Qingxuan, it's our parents who let you down. We trusted the wrong person and couldn't watch you grow up.
But don't be afraid. Even if your parents risk their lives, they will protect you completely. Yu Xiaoyun comforted her softly, her eyes full of indulgence and guilt.
"Father..."
Yu Qingxuan's tears streamed down her face.
Hearing Yu Qingxuan's call, a relieved smile appeared on Yu Xiaoyun's face. This was the most common way people addressed his father, but this was the first time in his life he had heard it. Compared to his father, the emperor, he preferred this title.
As the runes of the Gate of Flame Void lit up, Long Chen was hesitating whether to attack the Gate of Flame Void first or kill Dongfang Zichu, while he was still communicating with Huo Ling'er.
But to Long Chen's disappointment, the flame of Yanxu was not a true flame, but a kind of law that she could not absorb.
Seeing everyone burning their essence blood to temporarily protect Yu Qingxuan, Long Chen took a deep breath, no longer hesitating, stepped forward, drew his long blade, and slashed at Dongfang Zichu.
With a thunderous explosion, Long Chen was sent flying in a sorry state, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, shocking everyone.
"Despicable and shameless!"
Yu Xiaoyun roared. It turned out that at the very moment Long Chen made his move, Dongfang Zichu, Empuda, Weng Taibei, and others had all attacked at once. Dozens of powerful figures attacked simultaneously, meaning Long Chen was fighting so many people at once.
So many Sanhua-level experts actually attacked Long Chen at the same time, who was only at the early Immortal King stage. This was the ultimate expression of shamelessness.
"A true man would rather compete in wits than in strength. In this world, the victor is always respected. As for shamelessness, it doesn't matter at all.
To achieve one's goals, one should stop at nothing. How can one be despicable? So what if it's shameless? Do you dying people have the right to comment? Dongfang Zichu sneered.
He showed no guilt for the group's joint action against Long Chen; instead, his face showed disdain and contempt.
"Long Chen, don't fight them. Come back to the grand formation. We need to plan carefully. We have the protection of the ancient heroic spirits, and they can't do anything to us right away. Don't be reckless." Yu Xiaoyun shouted loudly.
Even Yu Xiaoyun, a reckless man, saw through the plan of Dongfang Zichu and Empuda step by step, with precise planning: using the Gate of Burning Void to restrain everyone, then working together to deal with Long Chen.
If everything went at their pace, no one would have any hope. Now, they had to come up with a solution.
Long Chen was shaken, his blood surging violently. His rage surged to the sky, murderous intent boiling. He knew how terrifying Empuda's strategy was. At this moment, no matter what he tried, it was useless. Now was the time to show absolute power.
Long Chen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and took a deep breath. He decided to stop testing and stop thinking about any openings. What he needed to do now was kill with brute force.
"Sss"
The Minghong Blade slowly sheathed itself, but the moment the long blade was sheathed, the whole world fell silent. The world fell silent, and the piercing killing intent overwhelmed the heavensThe laws of the earth began to solidify.
Everyone knew Long Chen was gathering strength. The next strike would be a true thunderous strike, the dividing line between life and death.
Facing Long Chen, who was gathering his strength, a smile appeared on Empuda's face. After all his silence, he finally spoke:
"Do you really think you alone can handle all of us?"
"What about me too?"
At that moment, a cold voice rang out, and then a petite figure slowly emerged within the distortion of space.
"And us."
Suddenly, the distant void collapsed, and a group of figures appeared. Their fighting spirit surged like sharp blades drawn from their sheaths.