Royal Kinsman Who Fled in Fear of Punishment

With the annihilation of the Northern Cang Cold Palace, the news swept across the four seas and eight wastelands like an avalanche.

The first reaction of all the cultivators of the Great Sheng Dynasty who knew about this was: What is that Supreme Being of the Cold Palace doing?

However, Yunze Nine Luminaries Division clearly did not receive any orders to conceal the news.

Therefore, countless people quickly learned the answer to this question.

The Supreme Ruler of the Cold Palace has fallen!

Together with the supreme Great Demon outside the Yunze Continent, they both perished at the hands of the newly appointed Southern Territory Governor!

The world was astonished!

Everyone was stunned and speechless!

"The Northern Cang Cold Palace? Is that the Northern Cang Cold Palace I know?!"

"That's right! It's said that they impersonated remnants of the Bone and Blood Cult and committed numerous atrocities in the Southern Territory, which is why the new Southern Territory governor ruthlessly wiped them out!"

"Good heavens... who is this governor of the Southern Territory?"

"Ye Li Lord Ye! The commander who led the troops to massacre the Mo Family in the Capital City a while ago also has this name! Truly ruthless!!"

"Our Great Sheng is truly blessed with a prosperous National Fortune! Not only do we have an immortal presiding over us, but now we also have such a powerful governor in charge..."

Similar dialogues took place in various prefectures and counties within the Dasheng territory.

Even the supreme powers of the [Four Extremes Eleven Gates] were shaken upon hearing this news.

Many disciples talked about it privately.

The elders who were usually elusive have recently appeared one after another, and then all rushed towards the Council Hall of their respective Mountain Gate.

"Ye Li?! Is that the Ye Li who was recently promoted to Commander of the Dragon Sealing Guard? Isn't he a Venerable One?!"

Inside the Council Hall, a Xuanmen elder stood with a livid face.

"The intelligence is wrong!" someone shook their head and sighed. "Even Ice Soul is no match for him. This person has at least reached the fifth level of the Immortal Realm!"

"I've never heard of such a valiant Great Sheng Governor! Who does he serve under?! Is he still under the command of that Eldest Princess Zhaoyang?!"

"No, it's said to be that good-for-nothing Third Princess..."

Upon hearing this unexpected answer, the expressions of the vast majority of people instantly became interesting, while the remaining high-ranking individuals had their eyes flickering uncertainly.

Dasheng Capital City, the heart of the Imperial City.

Emperor Sheng, dressed in plain black robes, sat calmly at his desk, holding a brush and ink, engraving relevant words on a special Jade Slip.

In front of him was a projection of the great battle in the Yunze Continent.

Although the footage only showed the two sides within the territory of the Yunze Continent, it was enough for the supreme ruler to understand a great deal.

In the area where he had written, numerous descriptive words could be clearly seen. "The rank of the Divine Spear he wields is unknown, his physical strength far surpasses that of a fourth-level Supreme Being, and he wields bizarre fire-based techniques..."

From this simple description alone, it's not hard to tell whose record it is.

As a wise ruler who strives for national peace and prosperity and who essentially desires to break free from the limitations of a short lifespan, he should have shown great excitement and joy upon hearing that the Southern Territory governor he dispatched had exceeded his mission expectations.

Therefore, Emperor Sheng did not hold back at all during the morning court session, publicly praising the governor surnamed Ye, and his words were full of enthusiasm and excitement.

After the court assembly, he secretly issued an order for lavish rewards.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the initial reward should already be on its way to his residence.

As for the subsequent rewards, they can only be given after the person involved returns to Capital City capital.

"There shouldn't be any oversights..."

Emperor Sheng reviewed his recent actions in his mind several times, and only after confirming that there were no problems did he feel relieved and put down his pen.

The last line of the Jade Slip contains powerful words. "Absolutely a valuable asset! He deserves as much attention as possible!"

He slowly put away the specially made Jade Slip.

Emperor Sheng then began tidying up the remaining scrolls, and said calmly towards the outside of the hall, "Come in."

"His Majesty!"

An Imperial Palace attendant practically crawled into the hall and tremblingly told the emperor on the main throne, "His Highness the Second Prince is not at home!"

"Where did they go?" Emperor Sheng didn't seem too surprised.

"Leaving only a warrant," the old servant said, trembling and his voice hoarse.

"He says he intends to personally go to the Eastern Territory to quell the rebellion, and hopes His Majesty will forgive his presumptuous decision..."

"Suppressing the rebellion in the Eastern Territory?" Emperor Sheng frowned slightly, his voice turning cold. "I had already made arrangements for that local rebellion. Why would I need him to interfere? When did he go there?"

"It should be in the next day or two..."

"Outrageous!" Emperor Sheng's brows furrowed even more, his imposing aura like a collapsing mountain. "Just two days ago, Governor Ye beheaded that Heavenly Palace Arhat who colluded with the Bone and Blood Cult in the Southern Territory, yet those old bald monks completely absolved themselves of any responsibility. I recall that he usually associates closely with those Heavenly Palace bald monks, and I was just about to summon him to ask for his opinion on this matter!"

"Now look what's happened! While Ye Li is still purging the remaining rebels in the Southern Territory, he's already rushed off to the Eastern Territory to quell the rebellion!"

"Tell me! What else could this be but fleeing from justice?!"

A voice, tinged with holy wrath, swept through the entire hall like a tsunami!

The old servant below the steps could barely maintain his balance and collapsed to the ground. "Your His Majesty calm down! The Second Prince may simply be concerned about the safety of the Great Sheng..."

"Then why doesn't he go to the Western Territory to deal with the rampaging Demon Court there?"

Emperor Sheng scoffed, "The situation over there is far more dangerous than the minor skirmishes in the Eastern Territory! Even the entire court is discussing countermeasures right now, why doesn't he volunteer to go and provide reinforcements?!"

The servants immediately fell silent, not daring to utter another word.

There was no other way. Compared to the minor rebellion in the Eastern Territory, the Demon Court in the Western Territory was the real threat to the Great Sheng situation. It was so serious that even General Cheng of the Great Sheng sent a letter to the Capital City seeking help!

But to be honest...

Even a supreme general at the Immortal Realm needs to seek help from the Capital City. Even if the Second Prince volunteers to go, what difference will it make?

"That's enough!"

After a moment, Emperor Sheng finally suppressed his anger and regained his unfathomable composure. "Regarding the annihilation of the Northern Cang Cold Palace, what are the other Xuanmen sects doing?"

"The four cardinal directions remain silent, but eight of the eleven mystical sects have sent letters..."

The attendant's voice trembled, "The letters... all strongly condemned Lord Ye's tyrannical and uncontrollable nature, demanding that His Majesty immediately remove him from his post as governor!"