Villain: Her Imagination Makes Me Invincible

Chapter 49 - No One Supports Taixuan Empire

Chapter 49:  No One Supports Taixuan Empire

“Father, if we join the Demonic Sect, then… wouldn’t we be able to follow him into the other realm in the future?”  Qian Xue continued.

This was her only chance to see her mother again. By following the Demonic Sect and Ling Xue, they would have the opportunity to enter such a dangerous place.

At this moment, Qian Xue had made up her mind.

From now on, she would serve the Demonic Sect.

One day, she would be able to reunite with her mother.

Hearing Qian Xue’s words, Qian Chen thought for a moment and then nodded: “Perhaps… there is indeed a chance!”

He continued, “With the power of the Qianling Ancient Clan, it was impossible. But with the power of the Demonic Sect, it was entirely feasible.”

“Father, how can the ancient lamp in my body be extracted?” Qian Xue asked next.

If that was the case, then they should agree to Ling Xue’s offer.

They would offer the ancient lamp as a gift and join the Demonic Sect!

Qian Chen took a deep breath and replied, “It’s in your qi sea. No one but you can retrieve it!”

“My qi sea? But I’ve never sensed it!” Qian Xue frowned.

“Close your eyes and focus. That object is merely hidden, but it’s still inside you!” Qian Chen said.

Qian Xue nodded.

She then sat down cross-legged, closed her eyes, and began to search within her qi sea. After a short time, she indeed sensed a hidden presence in her qi sea.

It was a lamp!

An ancient lamp, like a treasured lotus glass, emits nine-colored radiance, appearing especially sacred. A moment later, she opened her eyes.

Then, she raised her hand and focused her mind!

Buzz!  

Instantly, the nine-colored glass-like ancient lamp that had been hidden in her qi sea slowly appeared in her hand.

This was the item Ling Xue wanted.

This was the only thing they had to negotiate with Ling Xue.

This was also the only item her mother had left her.

Since there was still a chance to see her mother, and since they could truly save the Qianling Ancient Clan, there was no other way out.

This was the only path!

When the time came, they would take the Qianling Ancient Clan’s army to support Ling Xue.

At the same time, they would offer this item to him!

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Meanwhile, in the Taixuan Empire’s capital.

The capital was now nearly deserted, with almost all of the civilians having fled.

It looked like an abandoned, desolate city.

Fortunately, the imperial army still remained, giving the empty city some semblance of life.

At that moment, atop the walls surrounding the once-bustling imperial palace, a figure clad in a dragon robe stood with his hands behind his back.

Looking at the once vibrant and lively capital, now desolate and empty, his face was filled with sorrow.

With just one word from the Demonic Sect, the entire empire had nearly collapsed!

“Your Majesty!”

At that moment, a figure rushed up from behind and knelt on one knee.

This person wore battle armor and carried a long sword at his waist.

It was Huang Hao, the Grand General of the Taixuan Empire!

“What is the situation?” Ye Dingtian asked calmly.

“The various forces refuse to take action! Even the strong within the empire refuse to step forward!”

Grand General Huang Hao lowered his head and said, “Moreover… many of the empire’s armies have already begun to defect!”

“This was the current state of affairs.”

“Previously, the powerful factions that had joined forces with the Taixuan Empire, such as the Qianling Ancient Clan and the Xuannai Heavenly Sect, all refused to provide aid.”

“Even within the empire, powerful sects like the Lingxu Sect refused to act.”

“And some individuals, who were originally loyal to the empire, had now deserted at this critical moment.”

Hearing this, Ye Dingtian’s heart sank slightly.

He knew this would be the outcome, but it was still hard to accept when it finally happened. He sighed heavily.

With no support from inside or outside the empire, there was only one possible outcome.

Destruction!

The Taixuan Empire was no match for the Demonic Sect.

There wasn’t even room for negotiation.

Ye Dingtian said, “They refuse to act because they think there is still room for negotiation. But… with the Demonic Sect’s methods, do they really think they’ll be spared?”

“Exactly. I’ve heard that the leader of the Qianling Ancient Clan, Qian Chen, went to see Ling Xue but… returned empty-handed!” Huang Hao continued, “Now the entire Qianling Ancient Clan is preparing for war, but… who knows if they’ll support the Taixuan Empire!”

“Just the Qianling Ancient Clan? Even if they support the empire, it won’t change anything!”

Ye Dingtian sighed. He knew the strength of the Qianling Ancient Clan, and it was on par with the Taixuan Empire.

Even if the two forces combined, they still wouldn’t be a match for the Demonic Sect.

So, whether or not the Qianling Ancient Clan supported them made no difference.

“A grand nation, with a thousand years of heritage, has finally reached its end!”

Ye Dingtian sighed again, his gaze resting on the entire capital.

Grand General Huang Hao remained silent, his head bowed.

What more could they do at this point?  

“Inform Guard Yan to… take good care of Feng’er!”

Ye Dingtian continued, “At this point, it’s time for Feng’er to know everything!”

Upon hearing this, Huang Hao immediately looked up.

He also knew that Ye Dingtian had an illegitimate son, a prince—Ye Feng!

“Unfortunately, as a father, I’ve never even properly met him!”

Ye Dingtian continued with a bitter smile, “Tell him to live well, and that one day, he must rebuild the empire! As long as he’s alive, the empire is not truly finished!”

Huang Hao nodded firmly, “Yes!”

At this point, there was no other option.

They had to leave behind a royal heir, a last hope, to survive.

One day in the future, that heir would rebuild the empire and avenge it.

“Perhaps… this is destiny!”

Ye Dingtian sighed again, “The empire is destined to face a calamity, and he… will become the flame that reignites the empire!”

Because he had an illegitimate son, the empire would not be completely destroyed.

This was fate.

As long as Ye Feng lived, one day the empire could be rebuilt.

The thousand-year legacy of the Taixuan Empire would not be extinguished!

In Ye Dingtian’s eyes, this was Ye Feng’s mission, and perhaps it was also a trial from the heavens.

The responsibility of restoring the empire would fall on his shoulders!

“Go! Have Guard Yan protect him well!” Ye Dingtian said, waving his hand.

“Yes!” Huang Hao nodded, then stood and left.

Though calamity had struck the empire today, it would not truly be destroyed.

Because the royal bloodline still existed!

The prince still lived!

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