CHAPTER 157: CHAPTER 157: REALM EMPEROR DIVINE TECHNIQUES, EASTERN DOMAIN EXPEDITION

"Hmm, Ji Xuanyuan’s death seems to be a deliberate attempt to frame you, using that light and shadow as evidence,"

"As for Qi Huang... it was probably an accident."

Qin Chuan calmly analyzed.

"An accident?"

Qin Zi’s eyes widened.

"Yes, I suspect there are two possibilities."

Qin Chuan extended two fingers:

"First, that person originally did not intend to kill Qi Huang, but when controlling the relic, Qi Huang saw him, so he had to silence him."

"Second, maybe the one who killed Ji Xuanyuan and wanted to frame you was Qi Huang himself, but... he was countered by someone else."

"As for who ultimately benefited, it’s hard to say. It could be someone you know or someone you don’t."

Qin Chuan finished speaking and patted Qin Zi’s head.

"It’s all in the past, don’t think about it anymore. Whoever is behind this, it doesn’t affect us."

Qin Zi suddenly lifted his head in surprise, "Is it really okay?"

He was originally a bit anxious.

From his perspective,

Having caused such a big problem, he probably wouldn’t escape without a scolding, so he rushed home to complain, hoping his father would see how hard it was for him outside and go easy on him.

It seems his plan worked very well.

He avoided a lecture, feeling happy.

"Haha, what can possibly happen? At worst, a group of people come to block Divine Radiance Mountain’s entrance, and your father can easily deal with them,"

Qin Chuan laughed and shook his head.

Calm and composed as always.

Seeing this, Qin Zi was completely at ease, and a strong feeling of happiness rose in his heart.

Indeed, home is a harbor of happiness, and his father is his eternal refuge.

It’s great to have dad!

Very soon, Qin Zi was hopping and skipping back to the palace, reportedly to take a bath and then sleep.

Apparently, this child had been terrified outside for some time, not daring to sleep, quite miserable.

Meanwhile, Qin Chuan started pondering again.

"Previously, Lu Chong died after getting toppled up, and Jiang Shennong also died after getting toppled up. Now Ji Xuanyuan is the same... It seems that toppling up means stripping away one’s fortune. Without fortune, a person can’t survive and might even get hit by a meteor while walking."

"However, this Qi Huang, based on my previous observations, should also be a very patient character. Is he really dead?"

"Maybe, he’s not dead, just faked his death to fool everyone and is quietly cultivating in the relic."

"And if he’s really dead... then it’s most likely someone close to him betrayed him. After all, this person was said to have the demeanor of an emperor, very talented, with numerous methods. If it was a direct confrontation, even Qin Zi would find it difficult to silently kill him."

Qin Chuan squinted his eyes.

In his mind appeared a figure of an ordinary appearance, that young lad seemed docile but actually harbored ambitions!

Such a person is like a hidden dragon emerging from the deep, destined not to submit to anyone once they rise.

If he’s lying low,

Then it’s a long-term plan!

"What an interesting young man, I want to see how far you can go. Don’t disappoint me."

Suddenly, he smiled.

He always held expectations for the young—whether they were on the righteous path or the demonic path, whether good or bad.

He was not afraid of them becoming stronger.

Because no matter how strong, they could never threaten him. Given his speed of improvement, he would almost never be overtaken. And if they sought to challenge his son... isn’t that exactly what he hoped for?

But they could do nothing to Qin Zi, not even hinder his cultivation; at best, they could provide some fathering points...

The saying that the waves of the Yangtze River push the waves before them is useless here. He would reverse-swipe and roll them all up on the wall!

...

Soon, three days passed.

Rumors about Qin Zi gaining the inheritance of the relic and committing murder spread more and more intensely, blazing like wildfire.

Meanwhile, Qin Zi’s talent and strength finally received recognition from all forces in the Eastern Domain.

No matter how they felt about Qin Zi, even if they hated him to the point of gnashing their teeth, they had to admit—this person had the demeanor of an emperor!

Thus, on this day, Qin Chuan suddenly received a system notification:

"Ding! Congratulations, you have completed the system task—My son Qin Zi has the demeanor of an emperor, as agreed, the reward is a kind of Realm Emperor Divine Techniques!"

"Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained the top-tier Realm Emperor Divine Technique—Emperor’s Domain! This divine technique contains the power of space, is used for assistance, can ignore all defenses below a Martial Emperor, once activated, the opponent can only withstand it head-on!"

Initially, Qin Chuan’s eyes lit up.

Ignore defense!

This divine technique is not only practical but also impressive, exactly the type he liked.

"Rumble!!"

"Rumble!"

And just at this moment, the sound of thunder echoed in the sky.

A massive black cloud descended from the distance, completely shrouding the sky above Divine Radiance Mountain, resembling a black cloud pressing down on a city!

Within the black cloud, there were also numerous powerful individuals; this was a coalition army formed by the major forces of the Eastern Domain, aggressive and murderous.

"Qin Chuan, hand over Qin Zi!"

"Qin Zi slaughtered the geniuses of major forces, his crimes are grave, he must be executed!"

"Qin Chuan, come out and give us an explanation!"

Within the black cloud, the strong individuals of each major force shouted loudly, with a sense of righteousness as if coming to demand justice.

"Hah, you all came just in time."

Qin Chuan laughed slightly and walked outside.

The sky outside had been filled with boisterous shouting, but as soon as a figure in white walked out, it suddenly fell silent.

Qin Chuan looked up, his gaze calmly sweeping across the multitude of powerful figures, and asked, "Who wants an explanation?"

Whoosh!

Suddenly, the aggressive crowd fell into complete silence, even the billowing black clouds seemed to have stopped rolling.

"What happened, weren’t you all shouting fiercely just now? Now not a single word?"

Qin Chuan said faintly, "If you lack the courage, why come all this way to make a fool of yourself?"

"Qin Chuan, don’t be too arrogant!"

Finally, an old man who was a Saint of the seventh Heavenly Layer mustered the courage to shout at him.

"I’ve always been this arrogant, do you have a problem with that?" Qin Chuan glanced at him and said faintly.

"Of course! We are here today to..."

"Boom!"

"Poof—"

The old man wanted to say more, but before he could finish, he was sent flying backward.

Moreover, his clothes exploded around his body.

This old man was not weak; instinctively, at the last moment, he mounted a defense, but his Law Defense was torn apart effortlessly, as though it was made of paper, utterly meaningless.

"Hiss!!"

The others gasped in shock and backed away, each looking at Qin Chuan with reverence.

A Saint of the seventh Heavenly Layer, but with just one move, he was severely injured—just as the rumors said, Qin Chuan was truly terrifying.

"Now, does anyone else have an opinion?"

Qin Chu peacefully surveyed the surroundings.

Everyone lowered their heads.

They were all prominent figures of the Eastern Domain, but in front of Qin Chuan, they didn’t even have the courage to meet his gaze.

"I thought we were facing a formidable enemy, but it seems like it’s just a bunch of vermin. If so, step back and don’t waste my time."

Qin Chuan shook his head, ready to return to the palace.

And at this moment.

An icy middle-aged voice arose, "You should know, what happened today can’t be resolved this easily."

Qin Chuan turned to look.

He saw a middle-aged man with a golden crown, who bore a slight resemblance to Ji Xuanyuan, leading a group from the sky.

"Ji Family?"

Qin Chuan raised an eyebrow.

"And us as well."

A middle-aged man, not very much resembling Jiang Shennong, also led a group, walking through the air.

"Jiang Family?"

Qin Chuan’s lips curled up.

He carefully scrutinized the middle-aged man, guessing he must be Jiang Shennong’s father.

Because this person didn’t look very much like Jiang Shennong.

Last time, Jiang Shennong’s uncle came, who looked very similar, so his father must not resemble him.

"As for the death of Qi Huang, you owe my Qi Family an explanation!" at this moment, another group of people arrived.

"Hand over Qin Zi!" the middle-aged man from the Jiang Family spoke coldly.

"Hand over Qin Zi and your life shall be spared!" a strong individual from the Ji Family said coldly as well.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Immediately, three formidable auras, as if overwhelming forces, surrounded Qin Chuan.

These three families had sent multiple Saints of the ninth Heavenly Layer; their combined aura was terrifying.

At this moment, the surrounding minions seemed to find their backbone and began clamoring once more.

"Qin Chuan, hand over Qin Zi!"

"Let Qin Zi come out and face punishment!"

"Hand over Qin Zi!"

These people also released their own auras, the merging of so many auras was like mountains, like seas.

Qin Chuan stood alone, facing the chorus of condemnation from all directions, feeling as if the entire world was his enemy.