Mu Ba trembled with rage, while the other members of the Mu Family stood in stunned silence, completely taken aback by the scene unfolding before them.
The crowd of onlookers was equally dumbfounded, their mouths agape in disbelief.
"Isn't that Sister Mu?" one person exclaimed.
"Didn't you hear that maid? Sister Mu has already run away," another replied.
"The Mu Family has truly embarrassed themselves; how could they make such a mistake?" someone else chimed in.
"Who knows? Maybe they are deliberately toying with the royal family," another suggested.
"Exactly! There's no way the Mu Family wouldn't know about this. They must have intended to humiliate the royal family. It's no wonder the Crown Prince is furious!"
"In my opinion, this is a serious crime. The Mu Family should be punished! If it weren't for the Crown Prince arriving early, and finding out after the wedding that it was just a maid, it would have been a complete disgrace for the royal family!"
"Crown Prince, take down the Mu Family! The public sees clearly; this is obviously an intentional insult to you!"
A young man led the charge, and soon similar sentiments echoed throughout the crowd.
"They're just here for the show, not caring if they get caught up in it all," Wei Chen thought to himself, amused. Those people were truly bored; what did the royal family's affairs with the Mu Family have to do with them?
However, what no one noticed was that the young man who had started shouting had quickly blended into the crowd and disappeared. His true identity was that of a disciple from a prominent sect, cleverly disguised so that no one could recognize him.
Pan Feng and Xing Jian were both shocked by what they witnessed, but Pan Feng recognized the disciple and secretly thought about promoting him once everything settled down.
The Three Elders of Peach Blossom Island finally realized that the young man hadn’t rushed to claim his bride because he already knew that the person in the sedan chair wasn’t who he was looking for!
After a while, Mu Ba finally regained his composure. He turned around and fixed a furious glare at Mu Shengfeng, shouting, "How could you let that wretched maid escape?"
In his anger, Mu Ba's tone towards Mu Qingyan changed drastically.
Mu Shengfeng immediately slapped both Mu Hua and Mu Qiong across the face. "This is all your doing!"
Mu Hua and Mu Qiong had nothing to say, silently enduring Mu Shengfeng's slap, secretly cursing Mu Qingyan a hundred times over.
At that moment, Jiang Langying emerged from the carriage of the Ancient Spirit Academy, her face filled with disbelief. Faced with Mu Shengfeng's furious glare, she too had no words, but deep down she silently prayed for Mu Qingyan: "Yen Er, this is all I can do for you. Whether you get captured or not depends on your fate."
Mu Qingyan could not escape alone; everything was a result of her desperate pleas and even threats of death. In the end, Jiang Langying, being her mother, compromised.
The discussions condemning the Mu Family grew louder. Regardless of the circumstances, the Mu Family was in the wrong, and it was a fact that the royal family had been humiliated.
Wei Chen observed the reactions of Mu Ba and Mu Shengfeng and sneered inwardly: "These two, even if they are relatives of Mu Qingyan, deserve to die! If the people from Dingsheng Trading Company want to kill them, I absolutely will not intervene!"
Ling Ao looked down from above and coldly stated: "You Mu Family must give me an explanation regarding this matter!"
"Your Highness, this is a disgrace to our Mu Family. Once we retrieve that wretched girl, we will certainly provide you with an explanation! The Mu Family cannot afford to marry into the royal family; we will definitely come to apologize in the future!"
Mu Ba led the Mu Family back in anger. They had lost face terribly this time; although it was impossible for the royal family to punish them, the mockery and ridicule from the public made it unbearable for the Mu Family. They just wanted to leave as soon as possible.
Elder Di and the Gray-Robed Elder exchanged glances and were about to take action when suddenly a deep rumbling sound came from the direction of the Ancient Spirit Academy. A scorching heat wave caused visible ripples in the air above the Ancient Spirit Academy.
Mu Ba's face turned pale as he looked towards the Ancient Spirit Academy and murmured: "Is it Boisterous?"
Upon hearing this, the faces of the Mu Family changed dramatically.
"You all stay here; do not return to the Ancient Spirit Academy!"
Mu Ba roared angrily and shot towards the Ancient Spirit Academy.
"I'll go intercept that old fellow; you take care of all remaining male members of the Mu Family!"
The Gray-Robed Elder let out a cold laugh and soared into the air, pursuing Mu Ba. The Earth Soul Realm Level Four Gray-Robed Elder faced off against Mu Ba at Soul Realm Peak without any pressure at all. Within a few breaths, he intercepted Mu Ba right in front of him.
"Who are you?" Mu Ba asked warily.
"The one here to take your life!"
The Gray-Robed Elder sneered mockingly, a terrifying surge of Soul Power erupting as he appeared before Mu Ba, his fierce palm striking hard against Mu Ba's chest.
Mu Ba was sent flying backward for hundreds of meters, and the Gray-Robed Elder pursued him relentlessly, delivering another brutal punch that sent Mu Ba crashing back again.
"What the Mu Family owes to Dingsheng Trading Company will be collected today! Mu Ba, you have committed too many evils; you should have died long ago."
The Gray-Robed Elder spoke as he ghosted to Mu Ba's front, sending him flying with a single strike, then swiftly followed up from behind with another punch, leaving the onlookers utterly stunned.
"That old man is terrifying! Mu Ba is one of the top experts in Ling City!"
"That old man is an Earth Soul Realm Expert; how could Mu Ba possibly compare?"
"It seems something has happened at the Ancient Spirit Academy as well. The Mu Family is finished this time."
The brutal beating continued.
After several exchanges, Mu Ba had no power to retaliate at all. He was ultimately beaten to death by the Gray-Robed Elder, collapsing among the crowd.
The Gray-Robed Elder had the strength to kill Mu Ba with a single blow, but he chose not to do so. Only through torture could he send a warning to the Mu Family: Dingsheng Trading Company is not to be trifled with!
Countless people watched in horror as the Grand Elder of the Ancient Spirit Academy, Mu Ba, was mercilessly slaughtered, screaming in terror as they scattered in all directions.
The muffled sounds and heat emanating from the Ancient Spirit Academy grew increasingly intense.
Seeing Mu Ba dead, Elder Di reluctantly took action. With just two strikes of Palm Power, he killed both Mu Hua and Mu Qiong on the spot. Mu Shengfeng roared in fury and unleashed a Soul Technique but failed to break through Elder Di's protective Soul Power and was swiftly slain.
Two Earth Soul Realm Level Four experts worked together effortlessly against those from the Spirit Realm, Spirit Wisdom Realm, and Surge Realm. Their only concern was Ling Jueyun from the wedding party! However, it was already impossible for the Mu Family to form a marriage alliance with the royal family. Since Ling Jueyun did not intervene, Elder Di and the Gray-Robed Elder had no trouble wiping out the upper echelons of the Mu Family.
Jiang Langying stood frozen in shock at everything unfolding before her.
"Is this a dream?"
Jiang Langying murmured to herself as Elder Di walked past her after killing Mu Shengfeng and said lightly, "You know well how many bad deeds the Mu Family has done in secret. This destruction is merely a small interest payment. However, we will not harm your three children; we will still give Wei Chenyu face."
"Wei Chen's face... Indeed, Yen Er's choice was not wrong. Wei Chen's potential and background are unimaginable. Today's events were probably already in Wei Chen's calculations... Yen Er, if you were here, perhaps your father would not have died..."
Jiang Langying looked at Mu Shengfeng's lifeless body, tears streaming from the corners of her eyes.
A day as husband and wife brings a hundred days of affection. Jiang Langying's feelings for Mu Shengfeng were extremely complex, but at this moment, gazing at the deceased Mu Shengfeng, she could not help but feel deep sorrow.
Elder Di sighed and said, "Take heart. Over the years, how many people from Dingsheng Trading Company have been killed by the Mu Family? It's not just a number. There are many things you may not know, or perhaps you pretend not to know, but karma is relentless. Your two sons will eventually come seeking revenge on us, and when that time comes, we will show no mercy."
With that, Elder Di flew towards the Gray-Robed Elder. The two gathered together and looked towards the Ancient Spirit Academy. The flames had already begun to rise. Elder Di said calmly, "The Ancient Spirit Academy is finished. They relied on the power of fire to expand their influence, but this Boisterous force cannot be resisted by anyone."
"Let’s go take a look. Although we promised that Fellow not to eradicate the Mu Family completely, the other members of the Mu Family must be dealt with."
Elder Di and the Gray-Robed Elder were about to fly towards the Ancient Spirit Academy.
"How about you two leave Ling Sheng Dynasty? If you depart, I can pretend nothing has happened."
A voice rang out.
A handsome middle-aged man dressed in a Golden Dragon Robe flew out from the wedding procession, facing Elder Di and the Gray-Robed Elder directly.
As soon as he appeared, everyone cheered and shouted long live the Emperor. Ling Sheng Dynasty's pillar, the reigning Emperor Ling Jueyun, made an entrance that stirred the crowd. Especially since he dared to confront an Earth Soul Realm Expert directly?
Regardless of the outcome, Ling Jueyun's courage had already won the people's hearts.
"Ling Jueyun," Elder Di sneered, "It seems the rumors are true; you've really cultivated to Earth Soul Realm Level Four? At your age, we could never compare. But just one of you thinks you can stop us?"
"Indeed not," Ling Jueyun replied with a smile as a golden longsword appeared in his hand. It was clear that this sword was no ordinary weapon; its sharp aura could be felt even from a distance.
He said lightly, "Elder Di, it’s nearly time for Dingsheng Trading Company to take their revenge. Wouldn't it be better to call it quits and leave Ling Sheng Dynasty? You’re injured; do I need to point that out? If it comes to a fight, even with two of you, you won't leave unscathed."
Elder Di and the Gray-Robed Elder exchanged glances, coldness flashing in their eyes.
"We are from the Central Domain; do you think we care about your threats? We don’t need to leave unscathed; rather, if you get hurt, your throne might not last long either. Threatening us? You're still too inexperienced."
The Gray-Robed Elder's face was cold, his eyes glinting with a chilling light, showing no concern for Ling Jueyun's threats. The confidence of the Central Domain's strong was far greater than that of Ling Jueyun. After all, this was the imperial city of the Ling Sheng Dynasty; in a battle, it would be Ling Jueyun who would suffer the consequences. Moreover, even with Elder Di injured, facing two opponents did not intimidate him.
Ling Jueyun dared not engage in a real fight; his presence was solely to win the people's hearts. Displaying a strong demeanor was enough. It was likely that both Elder Di and the Gray-Robed Elder understood his intentions, so they mocked him while knowing that a conflict was unlikely, as there were no grievances between them.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Wei Chen shed his guard uniform and removed his mask, slipping into the crowd and running towards the Ancient Spirit Academy. The Three Elders of Peach Blossom Island quickly followed him; they knew that if they didn't check on the situation at the Ancient Spirit Academy, they would regret it.
They had no time to pay attention to the verbal sparring between Elder Di, the Gray-Robed Elder, and Ling Jueyun; their priority was to see what was happening at the Ancient Spirit Academy.
Halfway there, a thunderous roar echoed as a massive column of magma surged into the air, lava splattering everywhere. In an instant, the entire Ancient Spirit Academy turned into ruins.
The violent molten flow rushed forward like a ferocious beast, cascading around the Ancient Spirit Academy.
Countless powerful beings soared into the sky, while many who could not fly below the Spirit Realm were engulfed by the molten flow.
The fall of the Ancient Spirit Academy marked a tragedy for Ling City!
Feeling the terrifying heatwave, Ling Jueyun, Elder Di, and the Gray-Robed Elder each flew away at high speed. Anger burned on Ling Jueyun's face as he headed towards the Inner Palace.
"Who activated the fire confinement formation? Show no mercy!"
The battle was about to begin!
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