CHAPTER 564: 564 NEW KING OF XUANYUE COUNTRY!

"Clucking his tongue, Xuan Haoran, after coming to this point, what arrogance can you still display? Do you think you’re still the lofty king of Xuanyue Country?"

Seeing her son unable to speak, Empress Nie Yi couldn’t help but sneer coldly, because she knew very clearly that at this moment, Xuan Haoran probably had no strength left, otherwise he would have slapped Xuan Jiuding away long ago.

Crack!

After her words fell, Nie Yi used both hands to forcefully tear the still wet Emperor’s Decree into shreds. This decree, which would have replaced Crown Prince Xuan Jiuding with Second Prince Xuan Jing as the new heir, ceased to exist.

"What exactly do you want to do?"

Xuan Haoran felt his strength draining away bit by bit, but he still shouted with all his might. In fact, he had already guessed their motives.

"Don’t worry, we won’t kill you!"

Nie Yi flipped her wrist, and a scroll that looked exactly like the previous decree appeared in her hand. She spread it out on the table in front of Xuan Haoran, allowing him to see everything clearly.

"Xuan Haoran, you’ve grown old, and you’ve been the king of Xuanyue Country long enough. It’s time to pass the throne to Jiuding!"

Nie Yi’s eyes flashed with mania as she pointed to the fake decree laid out on the table and continued, "This is the decree for you to pass the throne to Jiuding. Hurry and stamp it with the National Treasure Seal!"

The utterly confident Nie Yi, with a touch of triumph, was a woman of great ambition. If her own son took the position of the king of Xuanyue Country, she would be the mastermind behind the scenes.

Once her family from Lingtian Empire took control of two powerful empires, who in Hidden Dragon Continent could contend with her? Could even mighty empires like Yufeng Empire and Flying Flower Empire dare to confront her directly?

"In your dreams!"

Hearing Nie Yi speak so directly, Xuan Haoran almost ran out of breath and died, but how could he possibly agree to such a demand?

"It doesn’t matter if you don’t agree. Can’t I do it myself?"

Nie Yi paid no heed to Xuan Haoran’s fury. With a slight movement, she walked to a wall panel and gently pressed on a spot, revealing a hidden compartment.

"You... how did you know?"

Seeing Nie Yi’s actions, Xuan Haoran wore a face as if he had seen a ghost, because that spot was exactly where the National Treasure Seal was kept. He had never revealed it easily, even in front of Crown Prince Xuan Jiuding. He only used the seal for significant decrees after Xuan Jiuding had left.

"Perhaps this mother and son duo have been plotting for many years!"

Thinking of a possibility, Xuan Haoran felt even more despair. They knew the location of the National Treasure Seal so well; it couldn’t have been an impromptu plan. He had really been blind all these years.

With the National Treasure Seal in hand, Nie Yi didn’t hesitate at all. She directly opened the seal box and stamped the word "Xuanyue Emperor’s Seal" on the false decree, thereby lending legitimacy to this document.

"Jiuding, from now on, you are the new king of the Xuanyue Empire!"

Having stamped the Emperor’s Seal, Nie Yi didn’t care about the extremely angry expression on Xuan Haoran’s face. Instead, she waved the decree, exciting Xuan Jiuding.

Xuan Jiuding had long been awaiting this day, previously hoping for Xuan Haoran’s timely demise so he could rightfully ascend to the kingship.

Who knew the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference would shatter years of his fantasies, believing that he, having lost his cultivation talent, would never ascend the throne again. Yet, unexpectedly, this day still came.

"Thank you, Empress Mother!"

Xuan Jiuding hurriedly walked to Nie Yi, not even glancing at Xuan Haoran, bowed deeply, and joyfully took the forged decree, as Nie Yi had said, from today onwards, he would be the king of Xuanyue Empire, reigning supreme over all.

"Jiuding, since you have ascended to kingship, we should also deal with some threats!"

After the simple succession ceremony, Nie Yi’s mind had already shifted to another concern. When an image of a person in coarse clothes surfaced in her mind, her delightful mood turned rather sour.

"Yun Xiao, you’ve brought my son to this state, I must make you pay a terrible price!"

Thinking of the information obtained through certain channels, a flash of murderous intent appeared in Nie Yi’s eyes, her murmurs also hinting to Xuan Jiuding what needed to be done.

"Empress Mother, rest assured, the three major families of the Imperial City, as well as the Sect Master of Qingshan Sect and several other sect masters, even including a few elders of Poison Vein from Jade Pot Sect, are currently waiting in the guest hall!"

Xuan Jiuding was excited, but then asked with some worries, "Empress Dowager, has Yun Wei really left the Hidden Dragon Continent? Otherwise, our plan could be in grave danger!"

"Well, although I am not completely certain, based on the intelligence sent back by my spy within the Jade Pot Sect, since the end of the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference, Yun Wei has not been seen again. I believe such a formidable person would likely not stay in Hidden Dragon Continent for long. There’s a very high chance she has already left!"

It seems that Nie Yi also conducted a detailed investigation. As the sister of Yun Xiao, staying hidden within the Jade Pot Courtyard for several days without showing her face is clearly unusual.

Together with Nie Yi’s logical analysis, she dared to make such a bold move. Otherwise, with a Heavenly Rank Expert presiding over the Jade Pot Sect, she would not dare to be so brazen even if she had ten times the courage.

"Since they have already arrived, let’s go meet them. The Jade Pot Sect ultimately has no need to continue existing in the Xuanyue Empire!"

After some explanations, a sharp light flashed in Nie Yi’s eyes as she headed out of the palace, ignoring the furious look on Xuan Haoran’s face. It seems they were aware of Ran Xing’s Earth Rank lethal poison.

Ran Xing also showed a trace of hatred on his face, thinking of that young man who had messed up his plans numerous times. He was sure that this youngster would not miss this action.

For a while, the Xuanyue Imperial City, which had been quiet for a few days after the Hidden Dragon Conference ended, once again began to stir undercurrents, unknown when it would explosively erupt.

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Jade Pot Sect!

Unaware of the changes within the Xuanyue Imperial Family, the people of the Jade Pot Sect were enjoying a brief moment of leisure, including Yun Xiao.

In the path of cultivation, haste does not bring success. Having broken through two realms consecutively at the Meridian Refining Master Guild and even reaching the Early Stage of the Spirit Vein Realm, he did not forcibly continue his cultivation but instead consolidated his rapidly enhanced cultivation.

"Hey!"

"Ha!"

On a plaza within the Inner Sect of the Jade Pot Sect, two Inner Sect Disciples were currently sparring, surrounded by many other Inner Sect Disciples.

However, beyond the two disciples sparring in the center, the gazes of the surrounding disciples frequently flicked to a casually seated youth in rough clothing, their eyes filled with fervor.

This youth in rough clothing was naturally Yun Xiao. Since returning from Baiyue City, he had undoubtedly become the top Senior Brother of the Jade Pot Sect, his status even vaguely on par with some of the older generation of Elders.

Even Yu Shu had mentioned in a public setting that Yun Xiao was the future pillar of the Jade Pot Sect, his position within the sect comparable to that of the actual Sect Master.

The Inner Sect Disciples of the Jade Pot Sect frequently sparred with each other, but with Senior Brother Yun Xiao’s rare appearance today, it had many Inner Sect Disciples excited, bringing more and more spectators.

"You, why do you have time to come here today?"

It was Mo Qing just arriving, looking at Yun Xiao with a bit of confusion. Didn’t this guy used to have no interest in the sparring of these Inner Sect Disciples? Today’s behavior seemed a bit unusual.

"Hehe, it’s such nice weather, I came out to bask in the sun. Otherwise, staying cooped up indoors, I’d almost get moldy!"

Yun Xiao turned to smile at Mo Qing and Ling Wan, then added, "Besides, I am, after all, the top Senior Brother of the Jade Pot Sect. Giving some pointers to my junior brothers and sisters is quite normal, isn’t it?"

As Yun Xiao spoke, he ignored the scoff from Mo Qing next to him and pointed towards a figure in the plaza, shouting loudly, "Chang Qing, watch your right ribs!"

Yun Xiao did not mind that he used to call Chang Qing as Senior Brother. Now posing as the top Senior Brother, his shout made the figure in the plaza tense up.

It turned out that the sparring in the plaza involved Chang Qing from the Medical Pulse sect and Xue Gong, the surrounding spectators all being talents from the Medical Pulse sect.

As for the disciples of the Poison Vein sect, knowing that this top Senior Brother was somewhat biased against them, they did not join this bustling scene. However, they harbored some grievances towards Fu Du Mo Li and others.

That’s because they heard some Medical Pulse sect disciples, who had casually received pointers from Yun Xiao, had managed breakthroughs within three days, a temptation not many could resist.

In the arena, Chang Qing, forewarned by Yun Xiao’s loud shout, became defensive, while his opponent Xue Gong felt quite frustrated, wondering if Yun Xiao was using Chang Qing to settle scores with him secretly?

Xue Gong was well aware that despite being a disciple of the Medical Pulse sect, his relationship with Yun Xiao wasn’t good, and there had been several instances where he had kicked Yun Xiao when he was down, nearly costing Yun Xiao his life.

In fact, Xue Gong’s cultivation was superior to Chang Qing’s, as he had reached the Peak of the Early Stage of Meridian Union Realm, while Chang Qing had just broken through to the Early Stage of Meridian Union Realm.

The battle had been dominated by Xue Gong from the start, but to defeat Chang Qing, he had to employ some special tactics. The move to attack Chang Qing’s right ribs was a ploy he had painstakingly set up.

Yet, just as he was about to deliver the final strike, it was unexpectedly revealed by Yun Xiao. Now that Chang Qing was on guard, winning this battle would take much more time.