Ye Chen retreated at top speed and said, "Looks like you're the son the Heavenly Emperor values most. You're cruel and merciless by nature, which must suit his taste. But why did they make you suffer like this? Look at the other princes—they're all living in luxury."
"You're just a mortal. How could you understand the Heavenly Emperor's thoughts? Hurry up and accept your death. Once I unify the Three Realms for the Heavenly Emperor, you'll understand."
"Hmph, what a load of nonsense. The Heavenly Emperor's actions now go against the Heavenly Dao, the Human Dao, and the Earth Dao. And though you're his son, you're helping a tyrant," Ye Chen rebuked.
The Son of the Heavenly Emperor stopped and stepped back. "Do you know my name?"
Ye Chen said, "On the surface, the Heavenly Emperor has nine sons. But one was banished from the Heavenly Realm. That's you—the Heavenly Emperor's tenth son, Tomb Spirit."
Tomb Spirit snorted. "You mortal know quite a lot. Do you know what that name means?"
Ye Chen shook his head. "I don't know."
Tomb Spirit lowered his War Hammer and said, "My name is Tomb Spirit because when I was born, the dead bowed before me, and a tomb appeared with every step I took. Many Kami thought I was an ill omen, so they made Father Emperor and Mother Empress abandon me."
"When I came of age, Father Emperor couldn't withstand the pressure from the various immortals any longer and ordered me banished from the Heavenly Realm. But he and Mother Empress hadn't truly abandoned me. They had me hide away, practice Magic Spells, and strengthen my body and mind. They said that one day, someone would achieve great things."
"I waited for so many years. At last, Father Emperor gave me my