The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 486: The Ruthless Royal Family

Han Xiaoxing stared at Fang Lin with an unmistakable look of suspicion in her eyes.

All others have had a small fragment of their memories wiped away, but Han Xiaoxing was the only exception. When the Demon Saint wiped away everyone’s memories, she was using a Pupil Skill. The lotus in her eyes opened, and even the Demon Saint wasn’t able to erase Han Xiaoxing’s memories.

Therefore, aside from Fang Lin, Han Xiaoxing was the only person who witnessed the Demon Saint killing the Virtual Sky Sect Master.

Although she didn’t know who the old man was, the sword in his hand gave her an all-too-familiar feeling.

Han Xiaoxing was once blind, but Fang Lin also used a crimson longsword, and Han Yinyue had described the appearance of that sword to Han Xiaoxing.

So when she saw the old man holding a remarkably similar sword, combined with his words “This is not how to use this sword”, Han Xiaoxing instinctively suspected that it was related to Fang Lin.

However, Han Xiaoxing, at this moment, didn’t say much and did not interrogate Fang Lin either. She was aware that Fang Lin had many secrets too.

Despite the uncertainty felt by those present, because their memories were wiped, they couldn’t think of any clues and had to let it go.

At this moment, everyone present realized that the Tri-nation Tournament seemed to be basically over at this point.

All of a sudden, everyone’s eyes turned to Qian Country, particularly Yang Xuanfeng, Han Xiaoxing, and Fang Lin. They drew everyone’s attention.

All three official representatives from Qian Country remained undefeated, sweeping away all the young talents from Yun Country and Meng Kingdom.

Without a doubt, in this Tri-nation Tournament, Qian Country claimed complete victory. It was a spectacular win that no one had expected.

Moreover, according to the rule of the tournament, both Meng and Yun Countries would have to cede three cities each, totaling six cities, to become territories of Qian Country.

Although six cities weren’t much, ceding part of their territory was hard to accept for both Meng and Yun Countries, not to mention it being quite a disgrace.

Meng Country didn’t suffer too badly since they lost but at least there were no casualties.

But it was different for Yun Country. The Eldest Imperial Son, Zhao Shenji, was killed by Han Xiaoxing. Even the emperor, Zhao Zhenlong, had become handicapped, having no difference from being dead.

This had caused significant damage to Yun Country’s royal family, even at its roots.

The most outstanding person of Yun Country’s generation was undoubtedly Zhao Shenji and if he hadn’t fallen, he would definitely have been destined to rule Yun Country in the future.

However, now that Zhao Zhenlong became crippled and Zhao Shenji died, with the unjust absence of this excellent father-son pair, the power of Yun Country’s royal family would undoubtedly decline significantly.

Even if someone else succeeded to the throne, their strength would certainly be inferior to Zhao Zhenlong’s.

So it can be said that Yun Country suffered a heavy loss this time. Even if everyone else died, as long as Zhao Zhenlong and his son were alive, the Yun royal family would accept it.

However, these two most important figures encountered misfortune. It’s not hard to imagine the chaos the Yun royal family will face.

At this time, the surviving members of the Yun royal family exhibited grief-stricken expressions, particularly the four Princes of Yun — their faces filled with anguish.

“Yun Country really suffered this time, the emperor is crippled and the crown prince is dead,” someone murmured.

“What a pity, Zhao Shenji is such a genius, yet he ended up like this,” another said.

“Zhao Zhenlong really has bad luck. If he had timely utilized the National Protector Treasure, he wouldn’t have been reduced to this state,” a third person chimed in.

“After experiencing this setback, Yun Country’s royal family is bound to decline for some time,” another concluded.

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Plethora of people chimed in their opinions, all lamenting the fate of Yun Country’s royal family.

Zhao Zhenlong was lying on the ground, listening to these comments with a face full of despair and resentment.

“Your Majesty,” the four Princes helped Zhao Zhenlong up, but each had a different expression on his face.

With Zhao Zhenlong being left crippled and losing all his Cultivation, it was certain he would not continue to serve as the emperor after returning. And the post of emperor, was to be born among these few Princes.

Naturally, they didn’t need to hold back when dealing with a crippled man. The Princes glanced at each other and pushed Zhao Zhenlong out.

Zhao Zhenlong fell to the ground, turned back in anger, only to see the cold faces of the Princes.

The other members of the royal family remained silent. There were those who showed discomfort, but many chose to ignore the spectacle.

“Zhao Zhenlong, since you’re already a cripple, there’s no need for you to return to Yun Country,” a Prince said. He was Zhao Zhenlong’s cousin, once having a great relationship with Zhao Zhenlong, but was now the most decisive.

Zhao Zhenlong was uncontrollably furious, coughing up fresh blood as an intense feeling of dismay flooded over him, making him appear even older.

“You all..” Zhao Zhenlong wanted to roar in anger, but he didn’t even have the strength to do that.

“Your Majesty, you might as well stay here,” another Prince chimed in, indifference etched across his face.

It was evident to everyone that these four Princes, seeing Zhao Zhenlong reduced to a cripple and seeing no hope for recovery, disclosed their positions straight away, intending to prevent Zhao Zhenlong from even returning to Yun Country.

After all, with Zhao Zhenlong crippled, the throne was now up for grabs for these four Princes.

The age-old saying rings too true: there are no family ties in royal families. This principle was displayed brilliantly in Yun’s royal family. Earlier, all of them respected Zhao Zhenlong, but now all their demeanor changed. They probably would have killed Zhao Zhenlong by now if they wouldn’t be backlashed for their outrageous act.

All others present watched coldly from the sidelines. Few showed any sympathy. Such is the ruthlessness of the royals. When you’re in power, all must bow to you.

But once you lose everything, countless people will want to trample you underfoot.

Zhao Zhenlong’s sons were grief-stricken, feeling extremely uneasy among the royal family members.

Zhao Zhenlong was crippled, Zhao Shenji died, and their bloodline was probably not going to have a good outcome.

“Retribution is at work here,” Han Luoyun said casually, seemingly like adding fuel to the fire.

Upon hearing Han Luoyun’s words, rage filled Zhao Zhenlong’s eyes, and regret washed over him.

Perhaps his downfall was due to him causing the death of Han Luoyun’s wife.

In the past, Han Luoyun’s wife was a renowned and extraordinary woman known throughout the Lower Three Kingdoms. Zhao Zhenlong, then a prince, naturally admired her, but she married Han Luoyun. This made Zhao Zhenlong furious, leading him to kill her and causing both of Han Luoyun’s daughters to be born with defects.

This indeed validated Han Luoyun’s words: karma always catches up, and retribution is inevitable.

Han Xiaoxing, on the other hand, clenched her fists. There was still hatred in her heart; she wanted to kill all members of Yun Country’s royal family.

No matter what, her mother and Han Yinyue’s had already died. Even until now, Han Yinyue, due to her physical conditions, couldn’t cultivate.

Han Xiaoxing would never forgive Yun Country’s royal family. Only by killing all its members could she feel a little better.

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