Ch 402: Slaying Emperor Yu Yang
The aura within the Dragon Hall was somewhat chilling.
A ray of light shone through the broken window paper, illuminating Yuan Wuji’s figure.
He lay on the bright yellow tiles, his aura already dissipated, motionless; a generation of Saber Immortal had thus perished.
Li Hanzhou and his group entered the hall.
Behind them were rows of Northern Qi soldiers wielding long spears.
Xiao Tiansheng glanced at Yuan Wuji and ordered, “From now on, the Jianghu will no longer have the Saber Immortal, Yuan Wuji.”
“Take the body away. He was, after all, a Grandmaster. Give him a proper burial.”
“Yes.”
Several Northern Qi soldiers stepped forward and carried Yuan Wuji’s corpse away as instructed.
Li Hanzhou and the others remained where they were, surveying their surroundings.
The Dragon Hall was incredibly spacious. It was normally used for morning court sessions, and perpetually burning lamps usually illuminated the entire Great Hall.
However, the Dragon Hall was now deserted, the perpetual lamps unlit, and the visibility somewhat dim.
But the next moment, Li Hanzhou and his companions discovered a figure in the center of the Great Hall.
A figure clad in a Dragon Robe sat on the Dragon Throne, silently observing them, their face devoid of expression.
This was Emperor Yu Yang!
Upon seeing him, everyone was slightly surprised.
They thought that Emperor Yu Yang would seize the opportunity to escape during their fight with the Black Armored Imperial Guards.
Therefore, they had prepared to thoroughly search the Imperial Palace before entering, but unexpectedly, Emperor Yu Yang was sitting here calmly.
He even appeared before them directly. What was this old fox planning?
Everyone grew wary, mobilizing their True Qi, their gazes filled with killing intent.
Emperor Yu Yang simply stared at them, neither sad nor happy, and said, “It seems that I still hold considerable weight in your hearts.”
“Even now, you remain so wary of me. I’ve had a worthwhile life.”
Duan Wulou, holding a long spear, coldly said, “Say whatever else you have to say; you won’t be able to speak later.”
Hearing this, Emperor Yu Yang chuckled lightly, gazing at Duan Wulou and calmly said, “You’re quite similar to Yuan Wuji; both of you are staunchly loyal, yet neither of you is loyal to me.”
Upon hearing this, Duan Wulou said without looking up, “I, Duan Wulou, am not as foolish as Yuan Wuji. My loyalty is to the Divine Palace, to the commoners of the land.”
“Good. I truly wasn’t wrong about you.”
Emperor Yu Yang chuckled faintly, then looked at Xiao Tiansheng and continued, “Had I known this, I should have eliminated the calamity of your Northern Qi Prince’s Mansion long ago, instead of leaving it until now, resulting in such a great disaster.”
“It’s too late to say anything now!”
Xiao Tiansheng said calmly.
At this point, if the Fake Emperor didn’t flee, then only death awaited him.
With so many experts present, even if Emperor Yu Yang suddenly fought back, attempting to take some of them down with him, it would still be futile.
Emperor Yu Yang had to die here today!
The Northern Qi soldiers behind Xiao Tiansheng silently surged into the Great Hall, spreading out around the perimeter, holding sharp weapons, and coldly watching Emperor Yu Yang.
As soon as he made a move, they would attack en masse.
“You’re right.”
Emperor Yu Yang said, “Now that the Divine Palace has been conquered by your Northern Qi army, and even the civil and military officials see me as an enemy, at this point, I truly have nothing left. Anything I do is useless; as for making a comeback, it’s as difficult as ascending to heaven.”
Then Emperor Yu Yang stood up, surveyed everyone, and continued, “Since ancient times, victors and vanquished have been thus. I lost, and I accept that; I won’t make excuses.”
“But compared to a wretched existence, I prefer to die standing.”
His tone held a hint of detachment, as if he treated his life as something insignificant, something to be disregarded.
Hearing this,
everyone did not relax their vigilance, a hint of wariness still rising in their hearts.
This Fake Emperor was so insidious, he had manipulated them into mutual slaughter, while disguising himself as a good man.
How could such a cunning and ruthless person willingly present himself to his death?
Perhaps he was playing another dirty trick!
“No matter what you say, you’re going to die today!”
Tang Henian stared fixedly at Emperor Yu Yang, the hidden weapon in his sleeve trembling, ready to strike at any moment.
Ever since they learned the truth about Tang Jue’s death, the Tang Sect Disciples had been constantly thinking about revenge.
Now that they had the culprit before them, no matter what tricks he used, they had to personally witness his death to appease Tang Jue’s spirit.
“Yes, you deceived us into killing each other, and today you must pay the price here!”
“Karma and reincarnation are endless. You poisoned and killed us then; now it’s your turn to face retribution!”
“How many disciples of our Sect died on the battlefield because of your conspiracy? You must pay with your life!”
“……”
The Jianghu persons spoke with cold voices, their faces devoid of emotion.
As these words reached Emperor Yu Yang’s ears,
he seemed not to hear, and turned to Yu Qingyang in the crowd, calmly saying, “Ninth.”
“I wasn’t wrong about you. You indeed have the ability and determination to inherit the throne, but it’s too late now.”
His words carried a faint hint of mockery.
Yu Qingyang naturally understood the meaning.
He replied impassively, “Don’t pretend. My real Father Emperor has long been dead. You are merely a despicable usurper.”
Emperor Yu Yang chuckled lightly, as if he had said all he needed to say in this life.
Then, looking at the enraged crowd, he said calmly, “Very well, I’m too lazy to waste my breath with you. Kill or maim, hurry up.”
After speaking, he took a step forward, then spread his arms, carelessly exposing all his vulnerabilities.
Seeing this, the crowd also stepped forward without hesitation, pressing closer and closer, about to execute Emperor Yu Yang on the spot.
Just then,
a voice suddenly rang out in the Great Hall.
“Dog Emperor, you slaughtered my Star Luo people and occupied Star Luo territory. This hatred is irreconcilable. I have always remembered it. Die!”
From the crowd, Chu Xinghe suddenly rushed forward, arriving before Emperor Yu Yang in an instant.
He then raised his hand, without hesitation activating the Great Celestial Phenomenon Art, and struck the other’s forehead.
A storm spread out from him as its center, violently surging towards Emperor Yu Yang’s entire body.
With cracking sounds,
Emperor Yu Yang remained impassive, but blood flowed from his seven orifices, and his gaze instantly dimmed.
As Chu Xinghe withdrew his hand,
Emperor Yu Yang’s body stiffened and fell straight down.
Chu Xinghe killed Emperor Yu Yang in less than three seconds. The others also reacted and surrounded Emperor Yu Yang’s body.
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