Chapter 834: Chapter 834

Wang Yang raised his hand, and the Blood Centipede turned into a Blood-Patterned Bracelet, returning silently to his right wrist.

Zhangsun Yi was waiting for the elders of the Zhangsun Family, while Wang Yang was also awaiting the arrival of the Ice-breaking Wolf Riders.

The Blood Centipede had already devoured and refined the Demon Dragon originally prepared for the Demon Clan Saintess. Once it awoke, it could fully master all the divine skills of the Dragon Clan, traversing space with ease.

It was the Blood Centipede that tore through space to deliver a message, allowing the Ice-breaking Wolf Riders to arrive beneath Qingcheng Mountain within just a few hours.

"Cold Wolf Army, the Zhangsun Family intends to rebel and has murdered the prince. The Ice-breaking Wolf Riders are here to rescue!"

Wang Yun’s voice, imbued with spiritual power, resonated in everyone’s ears. Li Bu and Zhangsun Yi were both aghast and hurriedly began to speak.

"We are acting under the Emperor’s decree to search for the Holy Infant. How could it be rebellion?"

"Please show the decree!"

Li Bu cursed internally. Although the Emperor had indeed issued a decree to search for the Holy Infant, it clearly stated that the search had to follow the steps laid out by the State Preceptor, Xu Mao, and the Heaven Observing Mirror.

The Cold Wolf Army had moved without authorization, besieging a cultivator sect, which was already a grave military offense. Now, Li Bu had no way to justify their actions!

"Without a decree, it is rebellion. Ice-breaking Wolf Riders, heed my command!"

"Sweep the rebellious army. If there is any resistance, execute them on the spot!"

At Wang Yun’s command, the Ice-breaking Wolf Riders charged forward like a tidal wave, causing the ground to tremble violently wherever they passed. Their momentum was unstoppable!

Li Bu’s face turned ashen. What had initially seemed like a perfect opportunity to curry favor with Empress Zhangsun had now turned into a death trap set by the Cold Wolf Army!

By this time, Zhangsun Yi had already reached Li Bu’s side. Facing the Ice-breaking Wolf Riders, especially Wang Yun, he did not yet have the authority to fly.

"What evidence does His Highness the Crown Prince have to accuse us of rebellion?"

In response to Zhangsun Yi’s question, a cold smile appeared on Wang Yun’s lips as he pointed at Wang Yang.

"By the Dragon Phoenix Jade Pendant on his chest!"

"Just possessing the Dragon Phoenix Jade Pendant does not prove his identity as a prince. Perhaps it was stolen by this person!"

Zhangsun Yi argued, trying his best to stall for time. It wouldn’t be long before the elders of the Zhangsun Family arrived. No matter how strong the Ice-breaking Wolf Riders were, they would have to show respect to the Zhangsun Family.

After all, the current empress bore the surname Zhangsun!

"Whether it’s true or not, we can find out immediately!"

Wang Yun was unfazed. With a wave of his hand, Wang Yang came to his side and pricked his fingertip, letting a drop of blood fall onto the Dragon Phoenix Jade Pendant.

In an instant, the world changed color, and a phantom of a golden dragon slowly materialized behind Wang Yang!

This was the anomaly of fate, a symbol of the Wang Family’s bloodline!

The golden dragon anomaly was merely what the Wang Family had sealed within the Dragon Phoenix Jade Pendant. As long as it came into contact with Wang blood, it would manifest, completely different from the golden dragon Saint anomaly Wang Yang had initially triggered.

"Is there anything else to say?"

By this point, Zhangsun Yi and Li Bu couldn’t defend themselves any longer. Wang Yang’s identity as a prince had been undeniably confirmed.

According to the dynasty’s laws, killing a prince was a crime punishable by the execution of one’s entire clan!

"I believe there may be some misunderstanding. Please allow us to explain, Your Highness!"

Faced with imminent disaster, Li Bu couldn’t give up. He took a step forward and respectfully spoke.

Wang Yun nodded, refraining from immediate action, seemingly patient and having ample time.

"The Emperor’s decree dispatched our Cold Wolf Army to the Northern Territories to search for the Holy Infant. The relevant documents must have already been reviewed by His Highness and the King, so I won’t elaborate further!"

Wang Yun nodded. The Cold Wolf Army’s entry into the Northern Territories indeed needed to inform the Guardian Sun King to avoid any unnecessary conflict.

"But despite our investigation and selection process, we couldn’t find any traces of the Holy Infant. All the cities in the Northern Territories have been examined, except for the cultivator sects!"

"So, I suspected the Holy Infant might be among the cultivator sects. That’s why I led our army here to investigate. However, the Qingcheng Mountain Sect refused our entry, directly activating their Mountain Protection Array to block us. To uphold our dynasty’s prestige, I had no choice but to order the array to be broken!"

"But earlier, you specifically mentioned Wang Yang of the Qingcheng Mountain Sect. Are you saying you have enough evidence to prove that Wang Yang is the Holy Infant?"

"Whether he is or isn’t, the Heaven Observing Mirror can tell us!"

At this point, Li Bu could only gamble. Even if he had no certainty or evidence, he believed that Wang Yang, carrying the Wang Family’s bloodline, would certainly cause an anomaly in the Heaven Observing Mirror.

"Alright, then let the Heaven Observing Mirror test him!"

Wang Yun did not reject Li Bu’s request; he wanted to give Li Bu a reasonable justification for his troops’ actions!

Li Bu waved his hand, and the military thinkers brought the Heaven Observing Mirror. It emitted a beam of light that shone directly on Wang Yang.

Li Bu’s eyes were fixed on the Heaven Observing Mirror, but it remained as still as a quiet lake, with no ripples or anomalies manifesting.

Wang Yang sneered inwardly. Mastering the celestial Dao Origin Force of this world, concealing his aura was a matter of thought.

"Now, do you have anything else to say?"

Wang Yun stood with his hands behind his back, his figure already soaring into the sky, looking down at Li Bu and the others with a voice that grew cold.

"Even so, Your Highness does not have the authority to kill me. I am the Wolf Marquis, personally appointed by the Emperor. To execute me, you need the Emperor’s direct decree!"

"In the Northern Territories, not to mention a mere Wolf Marquis like you, even the Tiger Division, I can execute!"

"Under the heavens, all lands belong to the King! Are you planning a rebellion?"

Hearing Wang Yun’s resolute stance, Li Bu was thoroughly panicked. Unexpectedly, even invoking the Emperor was to no avail.

"In the Northern Territories, my Royal Palace holds the priority for law enforcement. It’s not just the Dali Temple that can execute first and report later!"

"By His Highness’ words, it seems he does not hold the Emperor or our dynasty’s laws in high regard!"

At this moment, an ancient voice suddenly resonated from the void. Six figures emerged from the void and appeared before Wang Yun, confronting him!

"The six elders of the Zhangsun Lineage? Do you deem yourselves worthy to question me?"

Wang Yun sneered and disappeared suddenly, his fingers claw-like as he locked onto the throat of the elder who spoke earlier. His fingers exerted force, crushing it instantly!

The elder from the Zhangsun Clan’s body exploded, turning into a shower of blood. Wang Yun stood among the remaining five elders without a trace of concern.

The overwhelming aura of his celestial Immortal Peak Realm suppressed the other five elders to the point where they couldn’t breathe. They wanted to move but couldn’t, as if they were frozen in the void.

"Ice-breaking Wolf Riders, heed my command! The Cold Wolf Army and the Zhangsun Family intend to rebel, defying the Imperial Family, and murdering the prince. Their crimes deserve the execution of their nine clans! As the law enforcers in the Northern Territories, it is our duty to protect the royal authority and execute the traitors. All troops, charge! If there is resistance, execute them on the spot!"

Wang Yun’s voice thundered across the heavens and earth as the Ice-breaking Wolf Riders charged in response to his command!

With Tian Shu and the Seven Stars Commanders leading the way, Wang Yun had no concerns. Not to mention the Seven Wolves Army, even the Five Tiger Generals would meet the same fate.

Like a tiger among a flock of sheep, the Ice-breaking Wolf Riders began a massacre. Wherever they went, the Cold Wolf Army had no ability to resist, quickly becoming corpses.

The Zhangsun Family’s celestial Immortals present were all suppressed by Wang Yun, unable to move an inch.

"Wang Yun, do you know the consequences of slaughtering the Cold Wolf Army!?"

Li Bu roared, but he was powerless. The Cold Wolf Army stood no chance against the Ice-breaking Wolf Riders.

"A bunch of rebels, kills are just kills. The Emperor will certainly reward my Ice-breaking Wolf Riders!"

Before Li Bu could finish his words, he coughed up a mouthful of blood. A finger-sized blood hole had appeared on his chest, blood flowing out and staining his armor red.

"If the Marquis has something to say, then speak with Yama in the Underworld!"

Wang Yang extended a finger, and a burst of Sword Qi pierced through Li Bu’s heart. Li Bu’s death seemed to signal something, as Wang Yun, who had been still, suddenly formed a seal with both hands!

"Heaven and Earth, Yin and Yang, Five Elements Demon Sealing!"

The power of the Five Elements intertwined, instantly transforming into a disk-shaped great formation that covered the sky, pressing down. Wherever it passed, everything perished!

The five elders of the Zhangsun Family were the first to bear the brunt, being obliterated by the Five Elements Disk, turning into nothingness. The momentum didn’t stop, continuing to decimate the Cold Wolf Army. The Power of Laws descended, sweeping the battlefield, leaving no mountains of corpses or seas of blood, not even a single trace!