The son of the Marquis Anshi from the Pointing Soldiers Barracks seeks an audience with the Tennin Institute in Mei Ziling. His voice, like thunder, resounded throughout the entire Quadrangle, causing pain in people's eardrums and even making the air seem to ripple visibly with its powerful force. The birds nesting in the forest were also startled and flew away in all directions. However, there was no response from the institute. Mei Ziling furrowed his brow and spoke again: "The son of the Marquis Anshi from the Pointing Soldiers Barracks seeks an audience with the Tennin Institute!" This time, his voice was even louder than before, like a resounding bell, splitting clouds and rocks.
"The sound waves directly penetrated the thick mountain wall and spread into the courtyard." Some disciples with shallow cultivation could not bear such a powerful pressure at all. They only felt a tightness in their chests, their blood and energy surged, and even a few people fainted on the spot. At this moment, an angry voice came from the courtyard: "Who dares to trespass into my Tennin Institute, injuring my sect's disciples? Do you really think that my Tennin Institute is defenseless?"
With this angry shout, a terrifying true breath surged out like a landslide, fiercely colliding with the aura of the Mei Ziling. In an instant, the air was filled with waves, like an exploding meteorite, and the powerful shockwave shattered the surrounding rocks, causing the ground to crack open into countless crevices, extending all the way to the foot of the Mei Ziling. As he approached, he carried an incredibly devout and sincere heart, taking one step at a time, bowing in reverence, and ascending the eight-thousand-step stone platform, gazing up at the lingering radiance emanating from the divine land.
Under the clear sky, three figures suddenly emerged from the clouds. They were dressed in flowing white robes, blending in with the clouds as they walked. They looked down upon the ground with an air of superiority, and with each step, golden stone steps appeared beneath their feet. Speaking in unison with no emotional inflection, they exuded an undeniable aura of authority and severity, as if they could freeze the surrounding air.
"You see the heavenly official, why don't you kneel?" One of the white-robed youths spoke, his voice cold and ruthless, like a chilling wind, making people involuntarily feel awe.
I, Mei Ziling, only kneel to my parents, not to the heavens, not to the earth, and certainly not to the so-called gods. You are nothing but loyal dogs of the divine realm. How dare you call yourselves heavenly officials, let alone bear my bow? Today, I come as the Prefect of The Anshi Marquis's Manor to pay respects to the sovereign."
What an arrogant little brat! How dare you be so disrespectful to us, the second-ranking celestial officials! Don't you know that we represent the sovereign? Disrespecting celestial officials is disrespecting the sovereign, a crime punishable by death!
Liu Zuishi, where are you? The voice was extremely cold, as if it could freeze the air, containing endless pressure.
The true energy circulated rapidly within the body, causing a suffocating storm within a hundred-yard radius.
"Bold!" Another celestial official angrily shouted, "Cease your insolence. We only obey the imperial decree, and other matters need not concern us."
At this moment, the atmosphere within the Tennin Institute was exceptionally tense, as a powerful aura weighed heavily on everyone's shoulders like Mount Tai pressing on an egg.
The simultaneous appearance of four members of the Bi Kong Cultivator is a rare occurrence, even in the realm of the clouds.
As Mei Ziling is the youngest Bi Kong Cultivator of Southern Borders, she has attracted a lot of attention. Among the younger generation, perhaps only the Crown Prince of Fu Sang can be compared to her.
"Dang... Dang..."
The sound of the bell suddenly rang out, as if tearing through the surrounding peaceful atmosphere.
It was a deep and melodious voice, like a surging torrent reverberating in the air, emitting an ancient and mysterious vibration.
The sound seemed to originate from the depths of the Tennin Institute, and each strike felt like a violent impact, causing Mei Ziling to feel as if their heart was being tightly squeezed, as if it would burst in the next moment.
Their breathing became rapid, sweat began to bead on their forehead, and they felt as if they were trapped in an inescapable nightmare.
Son of Anshi Hou, since you claim to be the father, why do you use the surname Mei? Could it be that you have killed the lord and your father, and are trying to shift the blame onto Third Prince? Your intentions are clear and deserve punishment.
As the voice accompanied the sound of the bell, Mei Ziling's mouth overflowed with blood, and his blood surged. He was filled with extreme anger, "Zong Zheng, hand over Liu Zuishi, and I will spare your life."
You have not repented. You killed your father and insulted your mother, and after being exposed, you killed the entire family of your stepfather. I, Liu Zuishi, witnessed your beastly behavior and tried to help, but the entire family of Anshi Hou still perished. I let you live for three years by chance, but the heavenly justice is clear. The heavenly officials are here, and you still dare to argue. Face the consequences.
Mei Ziling, you have committed patricide and usurped the throne, which is a capital offense. As a celestial official, I hereby announce your guilt to the world.
"Clang..."
Suddenly, a piercing sound of metal breaking. Mei Ziling's figure flashed like lightning, instantly appearing in front of Zong Zheng.
His speed was as fast as a ghost, making it impossible for anyone to react. Then, he reached out and easily grabbed the ancient clock in Zong Zheng's hand. With a strong grip from Mei Ziling, the old and sturdy clock unexpectedly made a crisp cracking sound. In the blink of an eye, the ancient clock turned into countless pieces, scattering in the air. However, it didn't end there. A powerful force quickly condensed in Mei Ziling's palm, drawing all the fragments into his hand. Then, with a swing of his arm, these pieces rushed toward Zong Zheng like sharp blades.
In an instant, Zong Zheng's body was pierced by several fragments, and blood gushed out like a fountain, splattering everywhere. The whole scene was bloody and cruel, making it unbearable to look at.
Liu Zuishi, hiding in the dark, saw everything that was happening in front of him. His body seemed to lose support and slowly collapsed to the ground. His body trembled uncontrollably, his expression became extremely grim, and he burst into a mad laughter, filled with endless fear and despair.
"Judgment Celestial Official!" Liu Zuishi shouted hoarsely, with a hint of madness in his voice. "I command you as a prince, kill him immediately! Kill him quickly!"
However, Mei Ziling turned a deaf ear to his cries. He tightly held Zong Zheng's head at his waist, with his long hair hanging down to the ground, giving off a suffocating and oppressive aura, like a death god emerging from hell.
"Liu Zuishi, do you really think you can protect your life with just these three dogs?" Mei Ziling spoke with a cold and merciless voice. "Even if the ruler of Fu Sang personally comes today, you cannot escape death!"
Suddenly, an invisible force surged like a tide, rushing into Liu Zuishi's body. He felt as if countless sharp swords pierced his seven orifices, causing unbearable pain. He couldn't help but fall to the ground and howl in agony, the sound echoing through the entire space, sending shivers down the spine.
Reckless! How dare you disrespect the prince! The three heavenly officials quickly activated the golden seals in their hands, and the seals rapidly expanded countless times above Mei Ziling, emitting a dazzling divine light like a golden sun hanging in the sky, suppressing and descending with a terrifying momentum, accompanied by the sound of dragons and phoenixes!
However, Mei Ziling remained unfazed, and with a flash, he appeared a hundred feet away. He clasped his palms together, secretly channeling his true energy, and an invisible force surged from his palms, sweeping towards Liu Zuishi. Liu Zuishi felt his body lighten and uncontrollably drawn to Mei Ziling.
"I told you, no one can protect you today!" Mei Ziling said with a cold gaze, revealing a hint of chill. "Tell me, is my stepmother here?"
Liu Zuishi was pale with fear, trembling uncontrollably, and fell to his knees with a thud. " Mr. Ziling, please don't be angry! I beg for mercy on account of my royal sister. Please spare my life! It was all kings's orders, yes, it was him!" His words were incoherent, and his gaze was unfocused, clearly showing signs of losing his sanity. Mei Ziling smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't kill you. I will even let you go, but I have one condition. Your Highness must agree to it."
Mr. Ziling, as long as you spare me this time, any conditions are acceptable. Status, wealth, beautiful women, you can have it all. I can even have the emperor appoint you as the king of Southern Borders, enjoying wealth and glory.
Very well, Your Highness. I killed your mentor, will you not blame me?
He's just a dog, if he's dead, he's dead. Tennin Institute has more than one elder. Daring to slander Mr. Ziling, exterminating three clans is only right. It's a cheap death for him.
"Haha..."
Your Highness is truly insightful. Since the mentor who taught you is a dog, then these three are also dogs. Whether it's one dog or three dogs dying, it's just a small matter for Your Highness. Being able to die for Your Highness is surely what they desire.
Mr. Ziling is right. "The three of you, in the name of the Fu Sang Divine Kingdom's Third Prince, I grant you death."
Three heavenly officials exchanged a glance, showing no emotional fluctuations. Then, all three simultaneously placed their palms on their foreheads. In less than ten breaths, their vitality was cut off, and they knelt down to pay homage to the Fortified city.
For some reason, Mei Ziling did not feel the slightest bit of relief. Former days, the more than three hundred people from the Recruitment Office had disappeared before his eyes in the same way. Today's scene was so similar to that day.
"Mr. Ziling, may I leave now? Today is the empress mother's birthday, and I want to go there early."
Mei Ziling gave him a cold look and questioned, "Liu Zuishi, in your eyes, what does their death mean?"
Let them die, they are just servants, and I am born royal.
"Well said, just for that, I grant you death," Mei Ziling said in an extremely cold voice.
Liu Zuishi cried out in terror, " Mr. Ziling, you cannot kill me. The Empress Dowager only has me as her son. You promised not to kill me."
"I want you to live, then you cannot die. I want you to die, then you cannot live," Mei Ziling said sternly.
As soon as the words fell, countless blood crows flew out from behind Mei Ziling and crazily pecked at Liu Zuishi in his terrified gaze, devouring every inch of his flesh and blood. The horrifying screams echoed for half an hour...
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