191: Chapter 193 The Emperor's Choice

Besides the Buddhist World-Honored One being incredibly shocked and worried, the other Martial Saint-grade experts across the Nine Provinces Continent each had different reactions.

In Martial Province, within the distant Myriad Phenomena Tower headquarters.

On this day, someone saw the white-haired Feng Juehan—the Myriad Phenomena Tower Master who usually possessed a cold temperament and stood as proud as a longsword piercing the sky—now slightly hunched, his entire body exuding an aura of powerlessness.

He then stood in a pavilion atop the headquarters' top floor, looking up at the sky in a daze for a day and a night... In Shu Province, at the Golden Summit of Zuowang Peak, within the Golden Hall that had always remained indifferent and stood firm even when the Yuan Emperor himself visited, sighs echoed today; it was unknown whether they were for himself or for the living beings of the Nine Provinces.

As for other top-tier forces in the Nine Provinces, such as the Shanhai Sect, Hidden Sword Villa, and Huilong Sect, their Martial Saints were either deeply worried or filled with regret at this moment.

Only from deep within the Wanlong Chamber of Commerce in Chu Province did bursts of loud laughter suddenly ring out. Afterward, everyone saw the new Chamber President joyfully announce the good news that the Wanlong Chamber of Commerce had a great cause for celebration today: everyone's monthly salary would be quintupled, and there would be a three-day holiday for a joint celebration.

In stark contrast to the Wanlong Chamber of Commerce was the terrifying power located in the center of You Province, known as the number one hegemon of the Nine Provinces—the Great Yuan Dynasty... Dadu, the Great Yuan Dynasty.

The towering Yuan Imperial Palace remained as it always was, its golden roofs reflecting the sun and its red walls like blood, shimmering under the sunlight, filled with an aura of being high above and immensely majestic.

However, compared to its past overbearing appearance that crushed everything, the interior of the Yuan Imperial Palace today seemed somewhat lifeless.

It was like a sick tiger; though still powerful, a sense of weakness emanated from its very core... "What! Not only did that Lin Yi not die under my strike back then, but his strength has also greatly increased, and he killed Huotong with a single saber strike in Anping County just over a day ago? Third Brother, where did you get this news? You're not joking with me, are you!"

In an opulent and incredibly luxurious underground secret chamber within the Yuan Imperial Palace, where light shimmered everywhere.

The Yuan Emperor, dressed in black and sitting cross-legged on the ground with an expression that remained incredibly domineering, immediately opened his eyes upon hearing the news from the old man before him. The shock and killing intent in his eyes seemed to solidify as he stared coldly at the other.

Lin Yi was the Genius he had personally struck down years ago, and he hadn't held back at all in that strike.

At that time, although Lin Yi's talent was strong, his strength was far below that of an ordinary Martial Saint. How could he have survived?

And even if he did survive, how could he have reached a level comparable to his own, capable of killing Huotong in a single strike, in just five short years?

"Big Brother!"

Seeing the Yuan Emperor's unprecedentedly shocked state, the old man beside him said with an anxious and helpless expression:

"I also know it's hard to believe, but this news is indeed true!"

"Second Brother is already dead, and Lin Yi has appeared. Many people in Anping County saw it; there's no way it's fake!"

"Big Brother, Lin Yi's talent is actually this powerful, and our Great Yuan Dynasty has a blood feud with him. What do you think we should do!"

"What should we do? Damn it!"

As soon as the old man finished speaking, the Yuan Emperor immediately cursed in a low voice. His eyes held a complex expression, filled with deep unwillingness, resentment, and a jealousy that was almost palpable.

"Damn it! Damn it! A little bastard from the bottom rungs actually has such high talent!"

"Nearly invincible in the Nine Provinces at thirty, or even before twenty-five. In just five years, he went from a little fellow who was far from an ordinary Martial Saint to a level comparable to this Emperor."

"This talent is even more exaggerated than the legendary Martial God! What right does he have!"

The Yuan Emperor roared, his voice turning into rolling shockwaves that swept in all directions, shattering precious antiques as he frantically vented his inner jealousy and dissatisfaction.

Finally, after venting for over a hundred breaths, he finally calmed down. The madness on his face faded, and his eyes flickered with rays of light:

"This damned ant. To think that after only five years, this Emperor truly has no way to deal with him now!"

"He now has the strength to kill Huotong in one strike, so even if I were to act personally, I wouldn't be able to kill him at all."

"And his talent is far superior to mine, with such a rapid rate of progress. In another ten or even just a few years, he might be able to kill me directly. It seems I can no longer stay in this Yuan Imperial Palace."

With this thought, the Yuan Emperor regained his cold composure and immediately said to the old man beside him:

"Third Brother, Lin Yi is now powerful. Even with this Emperor presiding over the Great Yuan Dynasty, he is simply an irresistible force."

"Therefore, to find a way to deal with that damned Lin Yi, this Emperor has decided to personally go overseas to see if I can find some Opportunity left by predecessors to help me break through to the God Realm."

"So, for the coming period, I will leave the Great Yuan Dynasty to you. I hope you do not disappoint me."

"What! Big Brother, you're leaving the Great Yuan Dynasty to me?"

Hearing the Yuan Emperor's words, the old man's face changed drastically, and he said in terror:

"Big Brother, I am but a mere Martial Saint Middle Stage Martial Artist. My strength is much weaker than Second Brother's."

"Never mind Lin Yi, I can't even beat that old ghost Yan Hui of the Heavenly Mountain Sect. How can I possibly protect the Great Yuan's foundation!"

"Even if I were to force myself to stay here, I estimate the final outcome would be the destruction of the nation and my own death."

"So instead of that, it would be better if you took me with you, Big Brother. That way, with my help, you might have a slightly better chance of finding a Heaven-Defying Opportunity."

"No need!"

As soon as the old man finished, the Yuan Emperor said coldly:

"Your strength is mediocre. Going overseas would only hold me back. Instead of being a help, I might even have to distract myself to protect you."

"Enough! No more words. Since this Emperor has decided to leave you here, then you shall obediently stay. What, do you intend to defy my orders?"

"This... I wouldn't dare. I shall obey your command, Big Brother!"

Seeing the cold light flickering in the Yuan Emperor's eyes, the old man was outwardly respectful, but inwardly he was already gnashing his teeth in hatred.

He couldn't help but hate; after all, now that Lin Yi was so powerful, who didn't know that staying in the Great Yuan Dynasty was just waiting for death?

But that damned Yuan Qingcang, in order to let him draw the fire and also to have him stay in the Great Yuan Dynasty to gather information on those Innate matters, had actually just tossed him here while he himself fled overseas for refuge. How heartless!

But things had come to this, and he had no choice.

His strength was far inferior to Yuan Qingcang's. If he listened and stayed obediently in Great Yuan or the Nine Provinces, there might be a slim chance of survival. If he dared to object, he might be killed right now!

After all, he knew how cold-blooded Yuan Qingcang was. Once someone stood in his way, let alone a brother with no blood relation like himself, even if it were a biological brother, he wouldn't even blink an eye while killing them.

"Forget it. At worst, I'll just run away after Yuan Qingcang has left."

"Great Yuan Dynasty, ancestors, sigh! I can only apologize to you!"

The old man lamented, but in his heart, he became even more determined to flee.

And so, just like that, a short day later.

Without anyone knowing, the two Martial Saints of the Great Yuan Dynasty fled one after another under the pressure from Lin Yi, and the entire Great Yuan Dynasty instantly became an empty shell.

Leaving behind only Yuan Jingyi, who still didn't know what had happened, and a few poor Innate Golden Core experts to struggle to maintain things.

On the other side, after thirteen days of secluded cultivation, Lin Yi finally emerged.