"Heh, Zhu Tianming, you're overthinking it.
Your Zhu family descendants are now solely intent on destroying the Ziwei Sect. Talking to them about the Ziwei Great Emperor's deep care is sheer irony," Ye Yunfei said with a cold laugh before the emperor could respond.
"What?
Is this true!"
Zhu Tianming instantly flew into a rage upon hearing this and questioned the emperor.
"Ancestor..."
The emperor was at a loss for words.
"You vile beast, are you trying to rebel!
Our Zhu family ancestor was of humble origins in ancient times. By receiving the great favor of the Ziwei Great Emperor, he was taken under his wing and, through the Ziwei Great Emperor's mentoring and nurturing, eventually became a top expert across the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
The Ziwei Great Emperor had the grace of rebirth for our Zhu family ancestor.
Our Zhu family ancestor personally swore an oath before the Ziwei Great Emperor that Zhu family descendants for generations would support the Ziwei Sect and never betray it!
You rebellious creatures, daring to violate the ancestral teachings passed down through our Zhu family for generations—do you still count as Zhu family descendants!"
Zhu Tianming's furious roar echoed throughout the royal capital, producing lingering reverberations.
At this time, Sect Leader Liu had long since led the Ziwei Sect members into the capital. Seeing the tenth-generation ancestor of the Zhu family actually appear and kill five Destiny Realm experts of the Yan Kingdom Royal Family with a single punch, they were stunned. Now, hearing Zhu Tianming's words, they were even more shocked.
"Ancestor, calm your anger, please hear my explanation!
Even if our Zhu family ancient ancestor did receive favors from the Ziwei Great Emperor, that was a very long time ago.
Our Zhu family dynasty has supported the Ziwei Sect for such a lengthy period, which is already sufficient repayment.
Moreover, the favors our Zhu family received were from the Ziwei Great Emperor. The Ziwei Great Emperor has fallen for such a long time, and now the Ziwei Sect has little connection with our Zhu family royal court.
I believe our Zhu family no longer needs to uphold the Ziwei Sect as our master."
The emperor explained cautiously.
Zhu Tianming listened to the emperor's words, his gaze fixed sharply on the emperor, and he remained silent for a long while.
"Tenth-generation ancestor..."
The emperor felt a chill run down his spine under Zhu Tianming's stare.
He knew that although this tenth-generation ancestor before him was only a Remnant Soul, his combat power was extremely terrifying, and no one in the entire royal family could match him.
"Who told you that the Ziwei Great Emperor has fallen?"
After a moment, Zhu Tianming stared at the emperor and asked, word by word.
What?
Could it be that the Ziwei Great Emperor hasn't fallen?
Upon hearing Zhu Tianming's words, everyone was shocked to the extreme.
The Ziwei Great Emperor dominated the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds in ancient times, suppressing all foes without equal. If he were still alive today, how terrifying would that be?
Many felt a cold dread creeping into their hearts.
"Could it be that the founding patriarch of our Ziwei Sect is still alive?"
The Ziwei Sect members trembled with excitement one by one.
Sect Leader Liu even felt like rushing forward directly to ask Zhu Tianming.
"I guessed it. I thought that if the Ziwei Great Emperor were alive, the Ziwei Sect wouldn't have declined to such a state today.
Ancestor, is it possible that the Ziwei Great Emperor is still alive?"
The emperor paled with fear, nearly collapsing to the ground.
He had been intent on destroying the Ziwei Sect; if the Ziwei Great Emperor were alive, he certainly wouldn't spare him.
With the Ziwei Great Emperor's power, a single breath could probably wipe out dozens of Yan Kingdom Royal Families!
"Whether the Ziwei Great Emperor is dead or alive, I'm afraid no one in this world can answer that question for now."
Hearing Zhu Tianming's words, Ye Yunfei shook his head inwardly.
In fact, Ye Yunfei had once investigated the whereabouts of the Ziwei Great Emperor, but he had never gained any leads.
Not even whether the Ziwei Great Emperor was dead or alive had a definite answer.
"I only know that after the Ziwei Great Emperor left the Eastern Barrens back then, he never returned.
A Great Emperor's power is overwhelming, possessing endless lifespan; they are not so easily fallen.
Moreover, legends say that experts at the level of Great Emperors, even if they fall, will always return one day."
Zhu Tianming said slowly.
"Even if fallen, they will return one day?"
The emperor listened, deeply shaken.
"Experts at the level of Great Emperors stand at the very peak of this world, overlooking the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, omnipotent, not something ordinary people like us can fathom."
Zhu Tianming sighed softly.
"I'm telling you this in hopes that our Zhu family descendants will never betray the Ziwei Great Emperor. Otherwise, one day, the Ziwei Great Emperor will personally destroy our Zhu family's legacy."
Zhu Tianming's gaze turned to the emperor.
"Ancestor..."
The emperor opened his mouth but didn't know how to respond.
In his mind, the current strength of the Yan Kingdom Royal Family was already greater than the Ziwei Sect, and he was utterly unwilling to uphold the Ziwei Sect as master any longer.
"You have already betrayed our Zhu family's ancestral teachings and are no longer qualified to be emperor.
Let's change that."
Zhu Tianming stared at the emperor for a moment and shook his head.
"As punishment for violating the ancestral teachings, I will now cripple your cultivation and then select another suitable candidate to inherit the throne."
Zhu Tianming added.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Tianming reached out to grab the emperor.
"No!
Tenth-generation ancestor, please forgive my mistake. I know I'm wrong!"
The emperor panicked, his figure rapidly retreating.
Boom...
Zhu Tianming's palm continuously expanded, releasing an utterly terrifying energy pressure that sealed a vast area of space. The emperor felt his body freeze, actually suppressed there, unable to move a muscle.
"Save me!"
The emperor cried out in terror.
Hearing the emperor's pleas for help, the ministers all looked at each other, hesitating, unsure whether to rescue him or not.
They were the emperor's subjects and should step forward to help.
But this was the Zhu family's tenth-generation ancestor, with a far higher seniority than the emperor!
"Charge!
Rescue His Majesty!"
Several of the emperor's close confidants gritted their teeth and rushed forward, intending to save the emperor.
Many other royal family members remained unmoved.
After all, this was an internal Zhu family matter. They were subjects of the Zhu family royal court and chose not to interfere. Moreover, everyone had witnessed the strength of this Zhu family tenth-generation ancestor—it seemed no one in the entire royal family could match him!
"Hmph!
Truly treacherous, even daring to resist me. You are no longer worthy of being a Zhu family descendant."
Zhu Tianming shook his head.
As he spoke, Zhu Tianming had already seized the emperor in one hand, while his other hand swept out, blasting away all those who had charged forward to rescue the emperor.
Thump!
Zhu Tianming extended his hand and struck, shattering the emperor's dantian, then casually tossed him aside.
Thus, the monarch who had been high and mighty, able to command wind and rain within the Yan Country not long ago, now became a cripple.
"It's over."
The emperor fell into utter despair.
"The Yan Country is about to see a change of dynasty!"
Seeing this scene, everyone in the capital was profoundly shaken.
"Young man, rest assured, I will definitely give the Ziwei Sect a satisfactory answer.
Our Zhu family will not betray the Ziwei Great Emperor. We will forever uphold the Ziwei Sect as our master."
Zhu Tianming turned to look at Ye Yunfei and said.
"Very well.
It seems not all of your Zhu family are devoid of reason.
In that case, our Ziwei Sect will watch.
By the way, this is our Ziwei Sect's Sect Leader."
Ye Yunfei pointed to Sect Leader Liu.
"Zhu Tianming greets the Sect Leader."
Zhu Tianming quickly bowed to Sect Leader Liu.