Chapter 458: Succession of Imperial Power

How can I block this gentle slash?

Trick?

That cannot be a trick.

It will only worsen the contradictions later.

Speak directly then? Xiao Qingmei now finds it hard to accept, and any woman would probably be unable to swallow this "bitter fruit" in one go.

The best way is to unlock the sealed memories.

"Give me some time, and I'll tell you the answer, okay?"

Lin Chuan can only use the Drag Word technique.

He thought inwardly that it was time to find something to stir everyone up.

The problem is that with his current strength, creating a crisis is indeed not easy; at this level, he is basically aligned outwardly.

Besides the Yang Demon, he also holds some grudges,

Basically, no other strong person will bear a grudge against him anymore.

"Sometimes being too strong isn't a good thing either."

Lin Chuan sighed inwardly.

"When will you tell me? Give me a time," Yun Zhi Yi asked.

"Let me settle this hatred first."

Lin Chuan found a target.

"Hatred?" Yun Zhi Yi was puzzled, "Hatred against whom?"

"A demon tribe."

Lin Chuan intensified his tone, his face solemn, "It is called the Yang Demon. It has had a feud with me before; after I seized the treasure at the True Dragon Assembly, it tried to kill me and seize the treasure."

"After the plan failed, I thought it would just roll away on its own."

"I didn't expect it to retaliate; not only did it scheme against me, it also dragged you into it. This time the Cloud Emperor's external ally is that Yang Demon."

"Huh?" Yun Zhi Yi was surprised, "So those great demons had a feud with you, A Chuan."

"Hmm."

Lin Chuan continued, "Not only with me, the Tribe of the Spirits also has a feud; now it also has a feud with you."

"He is very dangerous; I must eliminate him."

"Otherwise even sleep won't be peaceful."

"But..." Yun Zhi Yi worried, "If the Yang Demon can ally with the Cloud Emperor, its strength must be great, right? Your provocation—could it be too dangerous?"

"Nothing is ever completely stable."

Lin Chuan smiled, "If the Yang Demon isn't eliminated, danger will persist forever."

Yun Zhi Yi asked curiously, "A Chuan, what level has your strength reached now?"

"In the True God Realm I'm unrivaled; in the Wangxian Realm I can protect myself."

In front of Xiao Qingmei, Lin Chuan did not hide, revealing his true combat power for the first time.

Of course, the Reincarnation Reflection Card is not counted here.

That is the final trump card.

"Is the gap between us already this big now?" Yun Zhi Yi laughed self‑mockingly.

She has also been working hard.

Before A Chuan returned, she was still thinking she must win this battle, solidify the foundation, then go fetch A Chuan back.

She didn't expect that when A Chuan came back again, he had already left her far behind.

"Everyone has their own opportunity."

Lin Chuan smiled, "Now that the royal succession dispute has ended and the Eldest Princess has ascended, her regard for you will surely catapult you along the line of destiny."

"By then, you'll be close to me."

Lin Chuan's current strength comes from countless cycles of dream reincarnation.

Throughout, he could not have done without the help of each romantic bond.

Without them, he probably couldn't even pass the Dream Reincarnation Gate, let alone find hope to reverse the Black Mist's ending.

"I've always hoped to help you at the most critical moment."

Yun Zhi Yi stared into his eyes, "A Chuan, you won't deceive me, right?"

"Never will I."

Lin Chuan nodded.

"Alright, I believe you."

Yun Zhi Yi is easily satisfied; a single sentence, a single promise is enough.

The Cloud Kingdom's imperial capital.

A game of chess has concluded.

Both sides of the contest changed expression simultaneously; one broke into a smile, the other turned extremely grim.

"Younger brother of the emperor, you have lost."

The Eldest Princess, who had always addressed him as "His Majesty", at this moment showed a smile and directly changed her address.

She could clearly see the Cloud Emperor's fortune beginning to collapse.

This means the Cloud Emperor's cause is already lost.

"Sister, I thought you'd be obedient, but you, like me, also called in external aid; I count you as ruthless."

The Cloud Emperor's expression turned grim.

I have not summoned any outside aid.

Princess smiled lightly, "It is only Heaven's Mandate that aids me; your methods will never be approved. To wear a crown, you must bear its weight."

"You only seek pleasure and do not bear its weight; of course you will suffer backlash."

"Go to the Black Mist battlefield; if you transform, there is still hope to contend with me again."

Both of them wished they could eliminate the other first.

But in the grand scheme, they both knew they could not do so.

The Cloud Kingdom Immortal who sits atop the Star Ring Realm would not permit such a thing.

"No need for sister's preaching."

The Cloud Emperor rose, and his golden dragon robe dissipated completely.

His realm also weakened accordingly; having lost the Cloud Kingdom's National Fortune, he could barely sustain himself in the Wangxian Realm, the weakest level.

In this state, going to guard an important sector of the Star Ring Realm would be almost a certain death.

Even if he were lucky enough to survive, he would be a broken husk.

Watching the forlorn silhouette of the departing Cloud Emperor, Princess let out a long sigh.

She had also prepared for being crushed so low she could not lift her head in this battle, especially after sensing Demon Tribe qi entering, her heart rose to her throat.

Her intuition told her she would lose.

The Grand General's Residence was under severe suppression; it was the most crucial line she had set up, and she truly cultivated Yun Zhi Yi as her right and left arms.

Even at the critical moment, this person could replace her in upholding the Cloud Kingdom's National Fortune.

"What exactly happened?"

Demon Tribe qi entered, rushing straight for the Grand General's Residence; while she was playing the game, her National Fortune had already been completely suppressed by the Cloud Emperor.

Later, something suddenly broke in.

It dispelled the invading demonic evil.

"Who is it?"

Princess was very curious, "Could it be Yun Zhen Shan's backhand?"

The only one who could help him break the deadlock was Yun Zhen Shan, who is in the Wangxian Realm.

"Exactly which deity is it? Go take a look and you'll know."

Princess gathered the Imperial Edict of National Fortune, replaced the throne, and proclaimed it across all realms of the Cloud Kingdom.

The Imperial Edict of National Fortune was like the sovereign jade seal of the Mortal Dust nation.

Only a ruler who truly controls the National Fortune can gather it; seeing the Imperial Edict of National Fortune is like seeing the contemporary Cloud Emperor, and all beings within the realm dare not disrespect.

After gathering the Imperial Edict of National Fortune, Princess took a step forward and left the Imperial Capital.

She soon arrived at the Grand General's Residence.

"Princess."

Sensing Princess's arrival, Yun Zhen Shan was startled, then recovered and laughed, "No, now you should be called Empress."

"Grand General need not care about those worldly rites."

Princess waved her hand, "During the earlier game, I sensed Demon Tribe qi entering; the former Cloud Emperor must have summoned Demon Tribe reinforcements, right?"

"How did you break it?"

"If there were talented helpers, I would personally thank them."

"Indeed there was someone who helped," Yun Zhen Shan said with a smile.

"Who?"

Princess was curious.

"I am ashamed to say."

Yun Zhen Shan felt a surge of pride, his smile almost uncontrollable, "It is precisely my incompetent son‑in‑law."

"Your… son‑in‑law?"

Princess was startled, "The one who was betrothed to Yun Zhi Yi since childhood… Lin Chuan?"