96: Chapter 96: Rebellion!

96: Chapter 96: Rebellion!

Cao Wushuang, had actually been defeated?

Within the entire banquet hall, everyone’s eyes were wide open, revealing an expression of disbelief.

Just when everyone thought that Cao Wushuang had made a breakthrough to the Second Level of the Grandmaster Realm right before the battle and was about to unleash his divine power to turn the tide.

He had still been miserably defeated by Lin Yi?

Knocked off the Battle Platform by Lin Yi with a single sword strike?

How could this be possible?

“Elder brother is mighty!”

Bai Xiu was full of emotion; he had thought that Lin Yi might be about to lose, but it turned out, he was completely overthinking!

Lin Yi, as steady as an old dog!

Just as Little Jin had said, he was truly the exceptional Lao Liu!

More hidden than a needle at the bottom of the sea!

“This is wonderful!”

On the balcony above, Princess Yunxi’s pretty face was filled with excitement; she could finally avoid marrying Cao Wushuang!

“Brother, can we directly announce the Prince Consort candidate now?”

Hearing this, Yun Yi beside her couldn’t help but shake his head with a smile, “Little sister, you’re in such a hurry.

Could it be that you’ve taken a fancy to this Lin Xiu?”

“I haven’t!”

Princess Yunxi’s face reddened.

She simply didn’t want to marry the son of that old thief Cao Kun, that’s all!

However, Yun Yi’s words made her involuntarily steal a glance at Lin Yi.

After sizing up Lin Yi carefully, Princess Yunxi’s beautiful eyes also revealed a touch of shyness.

Upon closer inspection, this Lin Xiu did seem quite handsome!

Certainly a hundred times better than Cao Wushuang!

A faint smile appeared on Yun Yi’s face; he had been worried that this Talent Night Banquet might sacrifice his sister’s happiness and make Princess Yunxi hate her own brother.

Now it seemed as though by sheer fluke, a willow planted by the roadside had grown into the shade; he had found the right man for his sister!

“Since Lin Yi has defeated Cao Wushuang, he is the true protagonist of this Talent Night Banquet.

The position of Prince Consort naturally…”

“Hold on!”

Just as Yun Yi was about to announce the result, Cao Kun stood up with a cold expression, and everyone could feel a murderous intent emanating from him.

“Brat, die!”

Before Cao Kun could make his move, Cao Wushuang, who had already fallen into the lake, suddenly burst out of the water.

A long spear lunged violently towards Lin Yi’s back!

“This Cao Wushuang is shameless!”

Princess Yunxi’s face paled, “He has already lost, how could he still launch a sneak attack?”

Emperor Yun Yi also had a somber look on his face.

But a cold gleam flickered in Cao Kun’s eyes; he clearly hoped Cao Wushuang would be able to kill Lin Yi!

That way, even if Lin Yi won the duel, it would have been in vain!

Alas, while ideals are beautiful, reality is harsh.

Even with a surprise attack from behind, Lin Yi seemed to have eyes on the back of his head; he simply turned around and trampled Cao Wushuang underfoot!

The next moment, Lin Yi drew the Meteor Sword out like lightning and plunged it into Cao Wushuang’s right chest!

Blood splattered everywhere!

With a piercing scream, Cao Wushuang’s body was pinned to the ground by Lin Yi, unable to move an inch!

“Wushuang!”

On the attic, Cao Kun’s face changed drastically, “How dare you, you insolent fool, be so violent?!”

“Someone, kill Lin Xiu for me and save my son Wushuang!”

As the words fell, the Imperial Guard, who were originally stationed outside the palace gardens, charged into the palace toward the battle platform in the center of the lake!

Seeing that Lin Yi had completely subdued Cao Wushuang, Yun Yi, the Emperor of Yun Country, finally stopped holding back, and shouted furiously, “Cao Kun!

How dare you mobilize troops privately in front of me!

You’ve got some nerve!”

He smashed the wine cup in his hand to pieces and sent a covert signal to the officials of Yun Country, “Come!”

“Great General Cao Kun has committed treason; execute him and all his followers immediately!”

Yun Yi’s voice spread, and many Heavenly Prides of Yun Country, as well as loyalists who had been lying in wait at the venue disguised as palace maids and eunuchs, made their move, clashing with the invading Imperial Guard.

In the blink of an eye, the entire banquet hall became a battlefield.

Figures soaked in blood turned the fine wines and dishes crimson!

On the attic.

Marquis Zhenbei also drew his sword and attacked Cao Kun directly!

But Cao Kun was not at all weaker; his personal guards were without a doubt Grandmaster Realm experts, and he himself had reached the True Man Realm!

However, on Yun Yi’s side, there was also Marquis Zhenbei, a True Man himself!

The strength of both sides seemed not much different!

Just then, a nondescript, blood-clothed elder by Cao Kun’s side suddenly burst forth with the shocking combat power of the True Man Level, killing several Grandmaster experts around Yun Yi one after another!

“Are you…

Blood Demon?”

At that moment, Marquis Zhenbei recognized the identity of the blood-clothed elder and his pupils suddenly contracted.

Blood Demon was a notorious strongman in Yun Country ten years ago and an infamous wanted criminal.

He once caused Blood Rain and Foul Wind in Yun Country and, after being pursued by the Court, gradually faded into obscurity.

Everyone thought he had long perished, but unexpectedly, he was lying in wait among Cao Kun’s followers and chose this moment to appear!

Catching Yun Yi and the others completely off guard.

“Protect His Majesty and Princess!”

Several elders of the Yun Country Royal Family, shielded Yun Yi and Princess Yunxi as they fled the attic.

But Blood Demon had already set his sights on Yun Yi and Princess Yunxi; how could he let them escape so easily?

“Cao Kun, don’t you care about your son’s life?”

Just then, Lin Yi’s voice suddenly reached Cao Kun’s ears from the direction of the battle platform in the center of the lake, “If you don’t want to watch your son die a terrible death, then quickly surrender.”

After speaking, Lin Yi fiercely stomped on Cao Wushuang’s wrist with a “crack,” crushing his hand bones!

Cao Wushuang immediately let out a pig-like scream, “Father, save me!”

Cao Kun’s face changed, and he promptly transmitted a message to Blood Demon, “Blood Demon, hurry and rescue my son Wushuang!”

“And take care of that brat Lin Xiu while you’re at it!”

Cao Wushuang was his most cherished son, as one of Yun Country’s top Heavenly Prides with boundless prospects; after a hundred years, it would be Cao Wushuang who would inherit his position.

How could he die here?

Upon hearing this, Blood Demon’s gaze shifted, locking onto Lin Yi at the battle platform in the center of the lake, and immediately transformed into a blood shadow, darting towards Lin Yi!

Lin Yi, sensing Blood Demon’s powerful approach, immediately lifted the crippled body of Cao Wushuang and used him as a meat shield in front of him.

“If you take one more step forward, I will kill this kid.”

Lin Yi said with an icy gaze.

Blood Demon immediately halted, his eyes brimming with murderous intent, “Boy, if you dare harm a hair on Young Master Cao, I’ll make sure you die without a complete corpse!”

To the surprise of Lin Yi, who was holding Cao Wushuang hostage, the latter actually shouted with arrogance, “Don’t be scared by this kid; he doesn’t dare to kill me!”

“Blood Demon, kill him quick!”