Chapter 296   Duan Yunyi’s Setup

‘His body is full of the aura of a demon beast!’

Xu Ning’s pupils contracted.

He was clearly a human dao realm master, so why did he transform into this form? Moreover, his aura was also covered by the aura of a demon beast.

‘This guy has become stronger…’

Xu Ning was alert.

He suddenly felt threatened.

The person in front of him might be comparable to a dao realm eight stage warrior.

Liu Yi’s dark yellow eyes were full of coldness. He held the Jade Feather Sword and stared at Xu Ning

‘Since I’m using this power, I have to end this quickly!

Liu Yi flapped his wings. Behind him, countless green feathers appeared out of thin air and rushed towards Xu Ning like arrows.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The lethality of every green feather could instantly kill an ordinary core transformation realm master.

However, Xu Ning waved his Flowing Cloud Piercer, forming a protective membrane in front of him, blocking all of the green feathers.

Liu Yi flapped his wings again and appeared in front of Xu Ning.

He held the Jade Feather Sword and slashed at Xu Ning

Xu Ning used the Flowing Cloud Piercer to parry, and the two sides fought hard.

However, Xu Ning was struggling in the confrontation.

‘What a strong feeling!’ Xu Ning felt a terrifying force spreading from the opponent’s sword.

‘In addition to the power of the dao realm, his attack is also mixed with a bloodline power…’

Xu Ning clearly felt that. ‘I wonder what kind of special combat method this is?’

‘He could actually block that?’

The coldness in Liu Yi’s eyes became more intense. He pulled himself back.

“Meteor Jade Feather!”

The dao realm power in Liu Yi’s body and his bloodline power surged at the same time.

The next instant, a circle of light suddenly surrounded Xu Ning.

Whoosh!

Jade green light membrane rose from the ground and enveloped Xu Ning.

‘Is this a bloodline ability?’

Xu Ning was shocked. He was trapped by the jade green light membrane. Whoosh!

Xu Ning threw out his Flowing Cloud Piercer, wanting to break open a hole in the jade green light membrane and escape.

However, this did not work. When the Flowing Cloud Piercer collided with the light membrane, an invisible force dissipated the impact of the Flowing Cloud Piercer.

“Ha!”

Outside the light membrane, Liu Yi shouted and cut his palm with the Jade Feather Sword.

Jade green blood floated in the air and seeped into the jade green light membrane surrounding Xu Ning.

The jade green light membrane began to shrink frantically, as if it wanted to crush Xu Ning.

In addition to the squeezing sensation, there was also a force in the light membrane that entered his body through his skin.

This force made Xu Ning feel a sense of numbness, and his body gradually began to lose control.

The blood from Liu Yi’s wound continued to merge into the Jade Feather Sword.

His wings flapped, and the Jade Feather Sword pierced towards Xu Ning’s chest.

‘Not good!

Xu Ning’s expression changed. The current Xu Ning couldn’t dodge this attack at all.

However, at this critical moment.

A huge pressure suddenly descended from the sky.

Liu Yi, who was about to stab Xu Ning with his sword, fell straight to the ground. ‘What’s happening?’ Liu Yi raised his head with difficulty and saw a figure appear in front of him. After seeing the face of the figure, Liu Yi’s heart skipped a beat.

‘Harmony King Duan Yunyi!?’

Liu Yi’s eyes were blank at first, then it was filled with horror.

‘Your Majesty?’

Just when he thought that he couldn’t dodge the fatal blow, Xu Ning saw that the person who was going to stab him with the sword was instantly pressed to the ground. And immediately after, the shackles on his body disappeared.

Afterwards, Duan Yunyi appeared in front of him.

‘Duan Yunyi? Didn’t he already set off to the imperial capital? Why is he here?’

Liu Yi was full of questions.

“Could it be…’

Liu Yi suddenly thought of a possibility.

But at this moment, Duan Yunyi casually tapped Liu Yi’s head, and Liu Yi immediately fainted.

“Your Majesty, why are you here?”

Xu Ning quickly asked when he saw Liu Yi was subdued.

Duan Yunyi turned his body slightly and glanced at Xu Ning with a satisfied look in his eyes. He did not directly respond to Xu Ning’s question. Instead, he said, “After activating the power of his bloodline, the true strength of this Hidden Sect member is comparable to a powerhouse in the eighth stage of the dao realm. I really didn’t expect you to be able to deal with him.”

Hearing that, Xu Ning knew that Duan Yunyi had already arrived before he fought against Liu Yi and was just hiding in the dark.

Only after seeing that he was in danger, Duan Yunyi saved him.

“In fact, I didn’t go to the imperial capital at all. My departure was just a cover.”

Afterwards, Duan Yunyi said, “The reason why I left was to lure these people from the Hidden Sect out.”

“Really?”

Xu Ning suddenly realized. Xu Ning was still wondering why Duan Yunyi would go to the imperial capital in such a hurry, and why he didn’t even personally attend Duan Chaofeng’s Harmony King Inheritance Ceremony. “These people from the Hidden Sect have been thinking about infiltrating State Guqing for a long time. Being able to find such a big fish is a huge gain.” Duan Yunyi glanced at Liu Yi, who had fainted on the ground. “I was ready to appear when they attacked Chaofeng, but after seeing your performance, I held back.”

“I was also observing if there were any bigger fish besides these people, but it seems that there are none.”

Duan Yunyi added.

“Your Majesty has laid out a good plan.”

Xu Ning said from the side.

“It’s just that the price is too high…”

Duan Yunyi sighed slightly.

“The price is too high?”

Xu Ning thought about this sentence.

During this raid, the Harmony King Mansion had indeed lost an elementary origin realm master.

Although this was unfortunate, the price couldn’t really be considered high.

“The price I’m talking about is Duan Chaoyu.”

A complicated look appeared in Duan Yunyi’s eyes.

“The price is Third Young Master?”

Xu Ning seemed to have realized something. He glanced at Duan Yunyi and did not continue to speak.

“Colluding with the Hidden Sect in an attempt to assassinate his brother. Duan Chaoyu can’t escape the internal punishment of the Duan royal family…”

Duan Yunyi explained to Xu Ning in simple terms.

Xu Ning’s heart trembled, but he didn’t say anything “Okay, Xu Ning, go help Chaofeng. I have other matters to deal with. Tell him that I will personally participate in his Harmony King Inheritance Ceremony.”

Duan Yunyi said.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Xu Ning responded.

Afterwards, Duan Yunyi carried Liu Yi and disappeared from the mansion.

‘Duan Chaoyu is too bold…’

Xu Ning shook his head gently.

Although he had a mild impression of Duan Chaoyu, he didn’t expect him to collude with the Hidden Sect. They were a thorn in the side of the Imperial Court, a sect that the Imperial Court wanted to eliminate the most.

Since Duan Yunyi wanted to put justice before family, Duan Chaoyu’s ending might be bleak.

Xu Ning stopped thinking and went to find Duan Chaofeng who was still being pursued.

He was ready to rescue Duan Chaofeng, then capture the other two elementary origin realm masters who had acted as bait.

The next day.

State Guqing.

Duan Chaoyu’s fief.

Duan Chaoyu was currently in his mansion, pacing back and forth in the garden with an anxious expression. Beside him was Zhuo Cengyun, who had come to seek refuge.

“Why hasn’t there been any news from the mansion yet?”

Duan Chaoyu was a little uneasy. “Last night, they attacked the mansion. Whether they succeed or fail today, the result should already be out.”

“Were they all captured or killed?”

Thinking of this, Duan Chaoyu’s face looked a little ugly. “Third Young Master, you worry too much.”

W

At this moment, Zhuo Cengyun said, “There are a total of seven Hidden Sect members in the city who are all elementary origin realm masters. It is impossible for such a powerful force to be completely wiped out.”

“True…”

Duan Chaoyu’s expression improved after hearing Zhuo Cengyun’s words. Seven elementary origin realm masters couldn’t be dealt with so easily.

Moreover, Liu Yi was the backbone of the Hidden Sect, and he had a powerful trump card. Even if he encountered danger, he should be able to escape.

“Tea, let’s drink some tea.”

Duan Chaoyu sat at the stone table.

Zhuo Cengyun sat down as well. There was nothing unusual showing on his face, but deep down, he was feeling very uneasy.

Although he comforted Duan Chaoyu just now, he couldn’t comfort himself. He knew Liu Yi’s style of doing things. According to Liu Yi’s temperament, after taking action, regardless of success or failure, he would definitely send news in a short time.

So, this lack of news was abnormal.

Zhuo Cengyun had already made up his mind. If Liu Yi still didn’t send any news back in half a day, he would leave Duan Chaoyu and escape overseas.

Even if he would lose everything, it was better than losing his life.

However, things did not go according to Zhuo Cengyun’s plan.

Just as Zhuo Cengyun picked up a teacup.

Suddenly, blood splattered, dyeing the tea in his cup red.

‘This blood…’

Zhuo Cengyun was taken aback at first, then he felt a chill between his neck.

Afterwards, he lost consciousness and his head rolled.

Duan Chaoyu who was sitting opposite him hadn’t reacted yet.

“Assassins!”

After pausing for a moment, Duan Chaoyu stood up in panic.

But then he looked around and saw a familiar figure.

He saw his father, Duan Yunyi, staring at him coldly.

“Father!”

Duan Chaoyu’s mind was buzzing.

The person who killed Zhuo Cengyun was his father.

“Father… I…”

Duan Chaoyu was dizzy. He had already realized what was about to happen.

“Chaoyu, I told you before that brothers should support each other, but you…”

Duan Yunyi sounded a little disappointed. “But you didn’t listen…”

Duan Chaoyu felt his body stiffen. He finally realized that Duan Yunyi’s words back then were all a warning to him.

“Father, I was wrong, spare my life!”

Duan Chaoyu knelt down.

Duan Yunyi ignored him. He threw out a rope dao weapon and tied Duan Chaoyu up. “We shall go to the imperial capital and talk!”