Chapter 1381: The Crisis in the Imperial City

The Great World's affairs, in the end, still require a more perfect conclusion. The top priority now is to find the Sword Immortal and ascertain the true whereabouts of the Samsara Mirror.

Xu Yang and I also need to gain a deeper understanding of some unknown details from the World-Ending War that occurred in the Great World hundreds of thousands of years ago.

Just now, when I instantly killed that massive demon beast, I actually detected some void energy on its body.

If my judgment is correct, then the void elements on these demon beasts likely entered the Great World's system under the guidance of some conspiracy.

However, regarding the current state of the Great World, we currently know nothing. Only by quickly completing our journey on Yingzhou Continent, returning to the barren end, and following the original path back to the Great World system, will we be able to uncover the entire truth."

Little Flower and Xu Yang shared the same thoughts on this matter, as finding the Sword Immortal would mean obtaining the Samsara Mirror, the supreme artifact of the Angel Clan.

The power of the Samsara Mirror was so immense that even Tutian and the Ice Emperor Pagoda could not compare to it.

More importantly, it contained the greatest secret since the birth of the Great World, a secret that the laws of Yingzhou Continent were simply incapable of containing.

Therefore, Yingzhou Continent was merely a transit point in their journey, by no means the final destination.

After a brief rest, Xu Yang and Little Flower once again condensed a second spiritual avatar and began their continued search along the endless formation trajectories before them.

Soon, they spotted another star shimmering with fiery brilliance. The two attempted to probe that direction with their spiritual power. To their surprise, they sensed the aura of the Fifth Prince emanating from within, a vibrant energy akin to surviving countless battles on a vast battlefield, originating from inside Xuanyuan Imperial City. The familiar fluctuations of the Vermilion Bird's aura surged into the soul worlds of both Xu Yang and Little Flower.

"It seems the conflict in Xuanyuan Imperial City has not yet ceased, and this is the greatest tribulation the Prince and his party have encountered.

At the very least, we must first fulfill our previous promise and help the Prince gain control of Xuanyuan Imperial City. As for whether he can subsequently perpetuate the entire Yun Dynasty and assume the role of the supreme ruler of the human race on Yingzhou Continent, that will depend on his own destiny and fortune."

After Xu Yang made this decision, Little Flower, by his side, naturally chose to offer unconditional support.

Without hesitation, she concentrated her spiritual energy to propel her avatar to follow in the footsteps of Xu Yang's avatar, and soon entered a new illusory space formed within this brightly shining star.

Upon their descent, their two avatars seemed to instantly return to the midst of the battle in Xuanyuan Imperial City.

Within the vast imperial city, blood now flowed like a river, and the corpses of soldiers from both sides piled up everywhere.

The Fifth Prince himself led the charge, his golden armor followed by his personal guard, appearing awe-inspiring. Meanwhile, the two factions of the Imperial Guard, controlled by the First Prince and the Second Prince, had now gathered together.

They chose to unite against a common enemy at this critical moment, treating the Fifth Prince, their most powerful opponent, as their shared adversary.

"Fifth Brother, stop struggling. This throne was always meant to be mine. If you, like Second Brother, choose to obey and submit to me, then both of you can also share this vast empire with me.

We can completely eliminate the remaining four brothers, leaving just the two of you to be my left and right hands. Isn't that the most perfect outcome?

If we continue to fight to the death here, regardless of your chances of winning, even if you ultimately triumph, the Xuanyuan Imperial City left for you will be nothing more than an empty shell.

Now that Imperial Father has fallen, among the seven brothers remaining, those still capable of helping you are only the two of us.

If you even slay me and your Second Brother, then consider how you, as a lone commander, could possibly support the entire vast Yun Dynasty?

Currently, the five major domains of Yingzhou Continent do not obey you. If that fellow named Xu Yang returns someday, he merely needs to make a call, and he can easily sideline you, this puppet. What will you do then? Haven't you considered this problem?"

The Eldest Prince's attempt at brainwashing was, it must be said, quite effective. However, he never dreamed that just as he finished speaking, the illusory avatars of Xu Yang and Little Flower would appear beside the Prince.

After their auras appeared, the Fifth Prince finally let out a sigh of relief and couldn't help but laugh uproariously towards the sky.

"Hahaha, Heaven truly helps me! I knew you two would never disappoint me. Lord A-Yang, I have never doubted your stance from beginning to end."

Xu Yang directly waved his hand behind him, signaling the Fifth Prince that he didn't need to say more.

Xu Yang knew the Fifth Prince's thoughts very well. If the Prince were truly to harbor thoughts of rebellion, not only would it have no effect on Xu Yang, but it would also be tantamount to directly overturning his own influence and power.

Who would be in a position to shoot themselves in the foot? He knew it well himself. If it weren't for Xu Yang's help, he would likely still be eking out a meager existence in some forgotten corner of the martial world.

There would be no possibility of him reaching his current position. He admired and relied on Xu Yang from the bottom of his heart.

The biggest difference between him and Emperor Yunlong was that the Fifth Prince could earnestly be an emperor who ruled the mortal realm, and he would place Xu Yang in the position of a celestial deity, to be admired and worshipped.

He would never, unlike Emperor Yunlong, harbor the ambition of replacing the god of Yingzhou Continent.

As for Xu Yang, he fundamentally didn't care much about who governed this continent.

Since he had already promised the Fifth Prince, and they interacted as trusted confidants, then today, it would be better to go with the flow, directly help the Fifth Prince clear all obstacles, and allow him to gain a chance to ascend to power. "No need for further words. The bond between the Fifth Prince and me, and the promises I made to him, have not yet been fulfilled. Today, I will personally help you eliminate these two treacherous brothers.

From this point forward, no power within the entire Xuanyuan Imperial City will be able to obstruct your ascent to the throne."

After Xu Yang finished speaking, he immediately summoned the immensely powerful Wuji Sword Dao behind him, creating an overwhelmingly powerful mental suppression effect on the Imperial Guard soldiers who were drawing their swords and bows at him.

Evidently, with Xu Yang's appearance, the Imperial Guard soldiers' original determination to defend the honor of the First and Second Princes to the death also wavered.

Because they clearly understood what the name Xu Yang meant. They also understood that this god-like person before them was simply not someone mere mortals like them could contend with. If they tried to lay a hand on Xu Yang, there was only one possible outcome: certain death.

"First Prince, Second Prince, perhaps we should reconsider and change our current stance. Otherwise, there will be almost no chance of survival for our brothers, and both of you will become mere cannon fodder. After all, there's no need for us to say more about the power Xu Yang represents, is there?"