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As soon as Chen Yuantu's words were spoken, many people began to echo in agreement.
I looked at General Shen and thought he was truly foolish; he didn’t even consider his own worth before daring to speak so arrogantly in front of the Holy Emperor! Who does he think he is? Does he really believe that those two useless individuals who were driven away possess any remarkable fortune or bloodline?
In an instant, the court was filled with mocking remarks, as everyone looked at Shen Zhentian as if he were a clown.
Yet, facing the ridicule of the crowd, Shen Zhentian seemed to be oblivious. He simply gazed quietly at the high and mighty Holy Emperor, waiting for his response.
"General Shen, do you know what you are saying?" The Holy Emperor's voice revealed no anger or joy, but it carried an invisible pressure.
The old minister understood. "Shen Zhentian replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, but the old minister does not regret this request; I hope for your approval, Holy Emperor!"
The Holy Emperor fell silent for a moment, then turned his gaze to Chen Yuantu, his tone flat yet imbued with the authority of a ruler: "Wuding Marquis, what do you think?"
Chen Yuantu sneered inwardly; this old man truly believed that invoking the Holy Emperor would change anything. He wished nothing more than for those two wretched offspring to be expelled from the Wuding Marquisate so they wouldn’t be a thorn in his side!
"Your Majesty," Chen Yuantu stepped forward, a glint of malice flashing in his eyes. "I request that these two wretched offspring come to court together to clarify matters. Then I ask you to sever my blood ties with them!"
The Holy Emperor nodded, his commanding voice resonating throughout the Golden Hall: "Summon Chen Li and Shen Qingyue to the court!"
Chen Li and Shen Qingyue had been waiting outside the hall. Upon hearing the imperial decree, they exchanged a glance and slowly stepped into the Golden Hall at the eunuch's sharp call.
Chen Li held his sister Shen Qingyue's hand as they ascended the jade steps one by one. Each step was steady and firm. Even as they entered the grand hall, he showed no fear despite the scrutinizing and mocking gazes surrounding them.
Though not yet six years old, Chen Li’s heart was far more mature than that of his peers. He had discussed this matter with his grandfather for a long time and had finally awaited this day—this day that would determine their fates!
To prevent the Chen Family from awakening that worthless bloodline, they must first sever their blood ties with Chen Yuantu. The only one who could accomplish this was none other than the Holy Emperor!
Thinking about how soon he would be able to cut ties with his scoundrel father Chen Yuantu filled him with an uncontrollable excitement and joy.
Chen Li discreetly glanced up at Chen Yuantu, who stood in the center of the court, a cold smile curling at the corners of his mouth. After lying in wait for nearly six years, the day had come for his scoundrel father to face judgment.
"Chen Li, Shen Qingyue, do you truly wish to sever ties with the Chen Family and renounce the protection of Ancestral Chen?" The voice of the Holy Emperor echoed throughout the grand hall. "Do you understand that once you sever ties with Wuding Marquisate, it means losing all its protections, including that of your father? Do you not regret this?"
The Holy Emperor's tone was devoid of emotion, yet it carried an invisible pressure.
"I understand." Chen Li met the Holy Emperor's gaze without fear. "But I believe that relying solely on ourselves, we can still reach for greatness!"
"If we remain on the family register of Wuding Marquis, it may affect our fortunes and cultivation!"
The Holy Emperor's gaze shifted indifferently to Chen Yuantu.
Chen Yuantu's eyes were cold and glinted with icy hatred. In a low voice only audible to Chen Li and Shen Qingyue, he transmitted a secret message: "Bastards, since you seek death, do not blame me for being merciless!"
"Once the bloodline test is complete, I will make your lives worse than death!"
After saying this, he bowed to the Holy Emperor and declared, "I have no objections!"
"In that case, as you wish," the Holy Emperor took a deep breath and slowly spoke. "I shall take charge and remove Chen Li and Shen Qingyue from Wuding Marquisate, transferring them to Shen Family. From now on, they shall have no ties with Wuding Marquisate!"
"Let heaven and earth bear witness; let the sun and moon be our witnesses! I am the ruler of humanity; with the power of royal bloodline, I shall invoke ancient secret arts to sever your blood ties!" The Holy Emperor's voice resonated above the Golden Hall, imbued with a mysterious power that instilled awe in everyone present.
With a raised hand, he brought two fingers together and began to chant incantations.
In an instant, the atmosphere above the Golden Hall shifted dramatically as visible golden streams of energy converged from all directions, forming a golden sphere of light at the tips of the Holy Emperor's fingers, radiating dazzling brilliance.
Buzz!
The sphere trembled violently, emitting a deep humming sound as an overwhelming pressure spread from it, making it difficult for everyone to breathe.
Chen Li and Shen Qingyue felt a warm force enveloping them. Then suddenly, it felt as if an invisible thread had been ruthlessly severed between them and Chen Yuantu.
Thud!
Standing in the center of the court, Chen Yuantu's expression changed drastically as he staggered back a few steps; yet there was a hint of triumph in his shadowy eyes.
The technique to sever blood ties was a closely guarded secret of the royal family—only emperors could wield it. He had always feared that his blood connection with these siblings would affect the fortunes of Chen Family and had hesitated to act against them. But now that the Holy Emperor had intervened as witness, he would no longer hold back!
As the technique took effect, the Holy Emperor's voice grew solemn and cold, carrying an indescribable authority.
With a light command from the Holy Emperor, a golden light shot from his fingertips, striking the foreheads of Chen Li and Shen Qingyue.
Both Chen Li and Shen Qingyue felt a roaring sensation in their minds, as if something had been completely unlocked, and an unprecedented power surged within them.
They opened their eyes simultaneously and exchanged glances, their small faces unable to hide their joy and exhilaration.
"Chen Yuantu, from this day forth, we sever all ties with you and have nothing to do with you!"
"Since we have paid our respects, everyone should return and prepare for the bloodline test! Dismissed!" The Holy Emperor waved his sleeve and rose to leave.
In the Golden Hall, everyone looked at Chen Yuantu's pale face, not daring to speak.
Furious, Chen Yuantu gritted his teeth and pointed at Chen Li and Shen Qingyue. "You two wait! Once the bloodline test is over, I will definitely flatten the Shen Family, making it so you can't live or die!"
With that, Chen Yuantu stormed off.
Chen Li and Shen Qingyue made faces at him without a care and then followed their grandfather Shen Zhentian out of the Golden Hall.
"Li, Qingyue, from this day forth, you are children of the Shen Family," Shen Zhentian said, looking at Chen Li and Shen Qingyue with eyes full of affection.
He had worked hard for this day.
The Shen Family originally had no right to enter the Golden Hall, but he had exchanged many years of effort with high-grade spiritual artifacts to secure an opportunity for them to enter.
In the end, it was all worth it.
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