58: The Beiyuan Dynasty was destroyed, but there is hope!

Twelve hours passed quickly.

During this time, Tang Xiaoshan dealt with the severely tormented female commander of the Snow Dragon Army, then led the three Tang Sect Elders directly to the Northern Yuan Dynasty’s royal capital.

Northern Yuan Dynasty, royal capital.

Slaughter was spreading!

The biting cold wind could not disperse the thick, almost solidified, scent of blood.

The once solemn imperial palace had now become a living hell.

Dismembered limbs were everywhere.

Blood stained the pristine white snow, forming strange streams that snaked across the white marble steps.

“Hehehe…”

A sinister, cold smile played on Tang Xiaoshan’s lips as he slowly stepped into the depths of the Northern Yuan Dynasty’s inner palace.

Behind him, three Tang Sect Elders, their auras as deep as the sea, as if out of place in this world, followed silently like three specters.

Void Realm!

Such supreme existences, who in the Nine Great Dynasties would be revered as mythical legends, were now merely Tang Xiaoshan’s Dao protectors!

“Hand over the Legacy to this Young Lord! Otherwise, this little girl will likely suffer greatly.”

Tang Xiaoshan’s voice was not loud, but it carried a chilling, arrogant insolence that resonated within the empty palace.

He had only one objective for this trip—to seize the unknown Martial Emperor’s Legacy!

Inside the hall, the palace servants and eunuchs had already been slaughtered.

Only a small girl, dressed in luxurious palace attire and appearing to be about five years old, was being fiercely protected by a blood-soaked female general, her small face filled with extreme terror.

She was Ling Ke’er’s five-year-old biological younger sister, Pavilion Master Ling Yixue.

“We have no Legacy!”

The guarding female general, holding a broken sword, spoke in a hoarse voice, yet it conveyed an unyielding determination to die rather than surrender. “As long as I’m here, no one will harm the little princess!”

“Heh, spirited.”

Tang Xiaoshan sneered dismissively, his gaze as if looking at an ant trying to stop a chariot.

He didn’t even bother to act himself, merely waving his hand casually.

“Crippple her.”

One of the Tang Sect Elders behind him let out a sinister laugh, his figure blurring as he prepared to strike.

Just at this critical moment!

“Stop!”

A steady roar, filled with endless majesty, exploded from the depths of the cold palace!

Before his voice had even faded!

A golden figure, as swift as a startled swan, instantly blocked Pavilion Master Ling Yixue and the female general!

The newcomer, wearing an old Dragon Robe that had been washed until it was faded, had a refined face and slightly frosted temples. It was none other than the North Yuan Emperor, who had been completely sidelined by Ling Ke’er, had long resided in the cold palace, and had been forgotten by the world!

“Boom!”

A loud bang!

The North Yuan Emperor struck with his palm, actually managing to block the Tang Sect Elder’s fatal blow!

The palm wind surged, causing the entire palace to shake violently!

That Tang Sect Elder was actually forced back three steps, a look of disbelief and shock flashing in his eyes!

“Peak Heaven-human… no! Half-step Void Realm!”

He cried out in alarm, “How can there be such a master in this godforsaken barren land?!”

The sinister smile on Tang Xiaoshan’s face instantly froze!

He had misjudged!

This seemingly down-and-out Emperor was actually a top-tier expert, just half a step away from the Void Realm!

“Imperial Father!” Pavilion Master Ling Yixue cried out in surprise.

“Run!”

The North Yuan Emperor did not look back, his voice urgent and filled with undeniable authority!

“Yan’er! Take Xue’er and go! Run far, far away, and never return! Go to the Cloudbreak Mountain Range and find your Princess Your Highness! Hurry!”

He knew very well that although he was a half-step Void Realm, he had no chance of winning against three Void Realm experts!

Today, there was only death in battle!

“Your Majesty!” The female general named Yan’er had tears in her tiger-like eyes.

“Go!”

The North Yuan Emperor roared, his Qi exploding as he actively charged towards the three Tang Sect Elders!

His True Qi, at this moment, burned frantically in a resolute and tragic manner!

“Oh no! He’s going to self-destruct!” One of the Tang Sect Elders’ faces changed dramatically.

The self-destruction of a half-step Void Realm expert had enough power to level several miles around! Even they dared not face it head-on easily!

“Daddy—!”

Pavilion Master Ling Yixue let out a heart-wrenching cry.

Yan’er gritted her silver teeth, scooped up Pavilion Master Ling Yixue, and without looking back at the battleground that was about to turn into a destructive storm, she turned and transformed into a streak of light, rushing out of the palace like a madwoman!

She knew that this was the only chance of survival His Majesty had bought for the little princess with his own life!

Rumble—!

The next instant, a ball of light more dazzling than the sun exploded from the depths of the imperial palace!

A terrifying energy shockwave swept in all directions!

The entire Northern Yuan Dynasty’s royal capital trembled violently and wailed under this power!

…

Half an hour later.

Above the imperial palace ruins.

Tang Xiaoshan’s face was so dark it could drip water. He had turned the entire palace upside down, slaughtering countless times, but still hadn’t found what he wanted.

“Young Lord, that girl ran away,” an Elder said in a deep voice. “Should we pursue her?”

“Pursue?” Tang Xiaoshan sneered, a hint of cruelty flashing in his eyes. “This godforsaken place is so big, where would we even chase?”

“However…” He changed the subject, a chilling glint in his eyes. “What this Young Lord wants is probably not on that little girl.”

He recalled some intelligence.

Several months ago, the Northern Yuan Dynasty’s exceptionally talented eldest princess, Ling Ke’er, had gone alone to the Great Chu Dynasty.

She went to a place called “Tai Xuan Immortal Sect.”

“Immortal Sect? Immortal?”

Tang Xiaoshan curled his lips in a disdainful sneer.

“A bunch of barbarians who haven’t even reached the end of the martial Dao, dare to call themselves Immortals?”

“Shall we go?”

“No hurry. Perhaps they are already heading our way.”

…

The scene shifted.

Night was as dark as ink, within the mountains and forests.

Yan’er’s battle armor was already tattered, her body covered in blood, and blood constantly overflowed from the corners of her mouth. In her arms, she tightly held a small girl who had fallen into a deep sleep.

She could no longer remember how long she had been running, only that she could not stop!

Behind her, it felt as if countless eyes were watching them.

Her direction was exceptionally clear.

Through Great Chu!

Destination—Cloudbreak Mountain Range! Tai Xuan Immortal Sect!

That was the last hope for the little princess, as spoken by His Majesty! And also the last hope for the entire Northern Yuan Dynasty!

…

At the same time.

The news of Northern Yuan’s demise continued to spread from Northern Yuan.

When Ling Ke’er, who was in Great Chu, heard this news, a terrifying Killing Intent, strong enough to freeze the Soul, burst forth from her body!

“Boom!”

The ground around her was instantly covered by a thick layer of ice!

“Father… Mother! Xue’er!”

Blood vessels climbed in Ling Ke’er’s Phoenix eyes, and two lines of clear tears silently streamed down her face.

The next instant, she transformed into a blue streak of light, flying madly and desperately towards Northern Yuan!

On the other side.

Somewhere deep in the mountains within Great Chu territory.

Lin Fan, who was practicing his fist techniques, also received this news.

His brows furrowed tightly.

“Northern Yuan…”

He recalled how, back then, the Northern Yuan Dynasty had not hesitated to go to war with two Dynasties just to protect him.

He had always kept that favor in his heart.

“Debts owed must eventually be repaid.”

Lin Fan murmured to himself, a look of determination flashing in his eyes.

He put away his stance, soared into the sky, and flew straight towards Northern Yuan!

The two of them, flying from two different directions, for the same goal.