Chapter 694: Close control of Ma Te! This is cutting the firewood from under the cauldron!

That guard commander was already scared out of his wits, enduring the severe pain, struggling to crawl up, kowtowing repeatedly towards Ma Te's direction, his voice carrying a crying tone and unprecedented fear: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the grace of not killing! Thank you, Your Majesty! This subordinate knows he was wrong! This subordinate will never dare again!"

From this day on, the attitude of this guard commander and all the guards under his command towards Ma Te underwent a 180-degree turn, becoming incomparably respectful and even carrying fear, fearing the slightest neglect.

Ma Te knew very well in his heart that this respect did not stem from recognition of him as a person, but from fear of that powerful and protective Master behind him.

But, so what?

Fear, sometimes, is also a kind of power.

A power called "fox borrowing the tiger's might."

Looking at those who once looked down on him now trembling and fawning in front of him, a complex emotion mixed with pleasure, dependence, and a trace of secret ambition began to quietly sprout and spread in the depths of Ma Te's heart, which had been suppressed for too long.

It turns out that the feeling of possessing power, even if it is borrowed power, is so wonderful.

The Emperor's procession finally arrived at the Holy Capital; outside the city gates, banners were fluttering, the honor guard was strict, and the display gave enough face.

However, Ma Te knew clearly that this grand welcoming ceremony, those civil and military officials looking forward to it, and the black mass of onlookers, were absolutely not to welcome him, this new emperor with a name but no reality.

But to catch a glimpse of the true face of that legendary Wu Ancestor, to see if he is truly as rumored, an existence comparable to the gods.

Li Chen naturally also knew the importance of this first official entry into the core of Daluo's power.

He not only wanted to come, but also wanted to appear in the most shocking way, carving an indelible mark like a god descending into the world in the hearts of the military and civilians of the Holy Capital.

When the imperial carriage arrived in front of the towering city gate, Li Chen did not rush to enter the city, but slowly stood up from the carriage, holding the "Language of the Stars" scepter, stepping into the void, standing in the air.

He did not say much, just tapped the scepter in his hand lightly.

"Buzz—!"

In an instant, the wind and clouds changed color! With him as the center, the vast natural spiritual energy surged and gathered like a tide!

The emerald light core at the top of the scepter erupted with dazzling light, rushing straight into the clouds, as if connecting heaven and earth.

In the sky, the originally clear sun was shrouded by misty seven-colored rays of light, and countless light rains fell like flower petals, carrying refreshing exotic fragrances and rich vitality.

On the ground, at the roots of the city walls and in the cracks of the stone slabs, tender green grass and gorgeous flowers grew at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if the severe winter was instantly reversed into a warm spring!

The air echoed with faint ancient chants, as if from the prayers of ancient ancestors.

This was not an attack, but a pure display of life and nature, a miracle-like scene!

"A miracle! It's a miracle!"

"Lord Wu Ancestor! It's Lord Wu Ancestor manifesting!"

"Pay respects to the Wu Ancestor! May the Wu Ancestor's holy light shine forever!"

Under the city, countless onlookers were shocked beyond recognition by this scene that transcended cognition, feeling awe and piety from the bottom of their hearts, kneeling down like a tide, excitedly shouting the name of the Wu Ancestor.

Even those well-trained garrison soldiers holding sharp blades felt themselves as small as ants in front of this heaven-and-earth greatness, their legs went soft, and they couldn't help but kneel down, their eyes full of horror and submission.

This is not Ma Te holding power at all; it is clearly the Wu Ancestor borrowing the shell to list, controlling Ma Te and infiltrating ministers, both hands, eroding their power foundation!

Ma Te, standing on the imperial carriage behind Li Chen, looked up at the great figure of his Master who induced heaven-and-earth anomalies, his eyes full of incomparable shock and envy. ===== CHAPTER 695 =====