“Strongest Eight-Year-Old Divine Ancestor ... ”
Qing Shengyu knew clearly that going out was no different from seeking death.
But if he didn’t go out, what would the outcome be? Was it not the same?
As for escaping, he might have had such thoughts and ideas before.
But in such a vast world, where could he possibly flee to?
Moreover, within the palace, there were countless members of the Qing Royal Family. What should he do about them?
As a ruler, how could he be indifferent to their lives and deaths?
“Haah…!”
Qing Shengyu took a deep breath, no longer hesitating. Although his face was ashen, he stepped forward decisively.
After escaping from the Inner Domain, he had secretly ordered some powerful individuals to take certain direct descendants of the Qing Family out of the palace.
He had them hide their identities, and now even if they died at the hands of Ye Fan, at least the Qing Family could leave behind some bloodline.
Of course, it would be better if they could survive; who would willingly choose death?
Seeing Qing Shengyu step outside, his Uncle Emperor also sighed deeply and then slowly followed behind him.
In the void, although Qing Shengyu was within the palace, Ye Fan's Spiritual Sense remained locked onto him. As long as he dared to escape, he would undoubtedly face Ye Fan's thunderous retribution.
Soon, Qing Shengyu and his Uncle Emperor stepped out of the palace one after the other, casting a deep glance at Ye Fan, who stood atop the Azure Phoenix Demon King.
The two of them soared into the air and stopped not far in front of Ye Fan. A deep sense of remorse appeared on Qing Shengyu's face as he spoke, "Ye Fan, it was my mistake to target your Ye Family."
"Since I was wrong, I am willing to pay the price!"
Qing Shengyu continued, "One of my Uncle Emperors has already been forced to self-destruct and perish. Now, my Qing Family is willing to give up the throne of the Azure Wave Celestial Kingdom and hand it over to your Ye Family. I wonder if you could spare our lives in return?"
Qing Shengyu's Uncle looked at Ye Fan with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
Even if they relinquished the throne of the Azure Wave Celestial Kingdom, as long as they were alive, with their strength, wherever they went, as long as Ye Fan was around, they would not provoke the Ye Family. They could still live freely and prosperously.
Ye Fan understood this well. He couldn't help but sneer coldly at Qing Shengyu and said sarcastically, "Qing Shengyu, your thoughts are quite good. You want to hand over the so-called throne to us Ye Family? Then you two can take your clan elsewhere to reign freely?"
"Hmph! Moreover, if I, Ye Fan, wanted your Qing Family's throne, why would I need your permission?"
Ye Fan's tone grew increasingly icy, filled with an overwhelming killing intent that made both Qing Shengyu and his Uncle Emperor shudder violently.
Qing Shengyu spoke again, pleading softly for mercy: "As long as you are willing to let us go, I will agree to any condition."
"Any conditions?" Ye Fan's tone was laced with disdain as he continued, "There are no conditions. To be honest, you won't survive today."
"Must you kill us?"
Upon hearing this, Qing Shengyu's face turned pale.
Ye Fan was already growing impatient. "Stop the nonsense. Considering you are a so-called Overlord, I'll give you a chance to take your own life!"
"Three breaths. After three breaths, don't force me to take action myself."
Ye Fan's expression was cold, and his attitude was extremely domineering.
This left Qing Shengyu and his Uncle Emperor looking utterly grim.
The powerful guards in the palace, watching from a distance, were shocked beyond measure.
One by one, they retreated further away, silently observing the scene unfold.
"Fine, Ye Fan. We can die, but could you spare the other members of the Azure Family in this palace? They pose no threat to you."
Knowing that his fate was sealed, Qing Shengyu chose not to plead for himself but instead sought to secure a glimmer of hope for the other family members who had not been sent away.
"You have no right to negotiate with me. One breath has already passed; you have two breaths left," Ye Fan stated firmly and coldly.
This statement shattered the last shred of hope that lingered in Qing Shengyu's heart.
"Two."
Soon, the deathly horn of Ye Fan echoed once again in the ears of Qing Shengyu and his Uncle Emperor.
The two exchanged a glance, deep despair and determination reflected in their eyes.
"Fine! If you insist on pushing us to the brink, then even in death, I will not let you have it easy!" Qing Shengyu gritted his teeth and thought to himself, preparing to summon the power within him to rush forward and self-destruct in front of Ye Fan.
The self-destruction of two near-complete God-Slaying experts might not harm Ye Fan, but it could certainly inflict some damage on Wuma Xian'er and Nangong Xuandie!
"Ye Fan, this is all your doing!"
Bloodshot veins appeared in Qing Shengyu's eyes as he prepared to channel his inner strength.
However, at that moment, a figure suddenly descended rapidly from afar, landing before them.
"Ye Fan, can we make a deal?"
A slightly arrogant and cold voice followed.
Hearing this, Ye Fan turned his gaze toward the newcomer, casting a faint glance at Qing Shengyu and his Uncle Emperor. He smiled lightly and said, "So it's Your Highness. I can't think of what qualifications you have or what you possess that would interest me enough to make a deal."
Indeed, the one who had suddenly arrived was none other than the proud Celestial Kingdom Princess, Qing Jiu Zhen, who had once visited Heavenly River Mansion and the Ye Family.
Now, after more than a decade, the former princess still appeared just as haughty and seemingly unattainable.
Moreover, her cultivation had progressed from the Late Stage of Ascension to the Initial Stage of God Slaying, giving her an even more noble aura than before.
"Qing Jiu Zhen, you... how did you come back?"
The two who were originally prepared to self-destruct, Qing Shengyu and Qing Jiu Zhen, were momentarily stunned when they saw Qing Jiu Zhen suddenly flying over. Their expressions turned even more grim.
Earlier, he had already sent Qing Jiu Zhen away from Shengjing City, fearing that Ye Fan would come and wipe them out completely.
However, Qing Jiu Zhen had returned. Wasn't this like walking into a tiger's den to seek death?
"Father, the Qinglan Celestial Kingdom is in trouble. How could Qing Jiu Zhen abandon you?"
After speaking to Qing Shengyu, Qing Jiu Zhen turned her gaze toward Ye Fan, carefully examining the young man before her. He was strikingly handsome, with sharp brows and bright eyes.
Qing Jiu Zhen herself was an extraordinarily talented individual, but she never expected that the brat she once looked down upon would now have risen to a level beyond what even her father could reach!
This put their Qing Royal Family in grave danger of annihilation and would cause the Azure Wave Celestial Kingdom to undergo a drastic change.
Taking a deep breath, Qing Jiu Zhen finally spoke, her crimson lips parting slightly: "Of course I have the qualifications to trade with you because I myself am the best gift."
Upon hearing this, Ye Fan's gaze toward Qing Jiu Zhen froze momentarily.
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