From Cold Palace Princess to Celestial Empress Ch. 122
In the sky, the Second Prince was trembling all over, his face pale, filled with anger and despair.
He never expected that the demonic cultivator would truly discard him like a worn-out shoe, exposing his identity as a sinister cultivator in public.
“Damn demonic cultivator, isn’t he afraid that I might go all out and expose him as well?!”
Thinking this, the Second Prince lost all will to fight. He gathered his spiritual power, condensing the blood aura around him to prevent any Sea of Consciousness realm experts from suddenly attacking.
His eyes filled with resentment, he looked towards Prince Wu’an and shouted:
“Prince Wu’an! No, you demonic cultivator, all of this is your doing!”
“Everyone, don’t be fooled by him. It was this demonic cultivator who possessed Prince Wu’an’s body and then placed a restriction on my body, forcing me to obey him!”
“I beg all seniors to take action and capture this demonic heretic!”
Hearing this, everyone was stunned.
Among the cultivators observing the battle today, there were many powerful figures at the Divine Sea Realm, and they had some understanding of the regions beyond the Southern Territory.
The Southern Territory is located at the southernmost part of the Eastern Pole, bordering the Southern Wilderness, where evil cultivators frequently appear.
Many cultivators have had restrictions placed on them by these evil cultivators, their lives controlled, with a single thought determining their life or death.
To ensure these cultivators become irredeemable pawns of the evil cultivators, they are often forced to practice evil techniques.
Therefore, the major forces in the Southern Territory have always been lenient towards those who were forced to submit to evil cultivators. As long as they do not actively engage in heinous acts, they are not completely eradicated.
In fact, the Alchemy Pavilion even distributes pills that help calm the mind and suppress the side effects of the evil techniques.
Hearing the Second Prince’s explanation, some cultivators who had been harmed by evil cultivators even felt a hint of sympathy in their hearts.
“The Second Prince is so pitiful. A prince of a nation, with a bright future, forced to become a dog of the evil cultivators. Seniors, with your immense power, please save him!”
However, some were unconvinced and even skeptical.
“This is just the Second Prince’s one-sided story, not credible!”
Immediately, someone retorted:
“But didn’t Prince Wu’an just say that the Second Prince obtained the evil cultivator’s inheritance from a treasure? Isn’t that also one-sided?”
The crowd looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
“Prince Wu’an said the Second Prince harbors evil thoughts and has strayed into the evil path.”
“The Second Prince said Prince Wu’an has been possessed by an evil cultivator, who placed restrictions on him.”
“Their statements are completely contradictory. Who is telling the truth?”
Countless people wore expressions of confusion, unable to make sense of it.
Xiao Minghuang also showed a puzzled expression and instinctively brought up the system panel.
【Name: Xu Jingwei】
【Realm: Spirit Seed First Layer】
【Fate: Body Possession (Gray), Blood Demon Contract Master (Red)】
【A cuckoo occupying a magpie’s nest, a soul borrowing a corpse.
The master of the blood contract, with a single thought, countless blood seeds burst forth.】
Seeing Prince Wu’an’s panel, Xiao Minghuang’s pupils slightly contracted, a storm raging in her eyes, though her expression remained unchanged.
Prince Wu’an has truly been possessed!
Xiao Minghuang was filled with shock. Prince Wu’an, a powerful figure at the Divine Sea Ninth Layer, located in the heart of the Great Xia capital, protected by the national defense array, had been possessed by an evil cultivator without anyone noticing. This was undoubtedly an extremely terrifying event.
Did this mean that evil cultivators had already infiltrated the heart of Great Xia?
Could it be that not only Great Xia, but the other thirty-five nations…
And the three major sects, could there also be evil cultivators lurking within?
Xiao Minghuang dared not think further!
“This matter is too significant. I cannot act rashly. This evil cultivator must be captured alive!”
Xiao Minghuang quietly exhaled. With her strength alone, she had no chance of suppressing an evil cultivator at the Spirit Seed Realm. She needed the Emperor of Xia or the Old Ancestor to intervene to have any certainty.
At this moment, beside the high platform.
A young girl in a red dress soared into the air and stood on the high platform.
The girl was Lin Wanqiu. She bowed slightly to the Emperor of Xia and cupped her hands, saying:
“Your Majesty, these two cannot testify against each other, but according to their statements, if the Second Prince is telling the truth, then Prince Wu’an should have evil energy within him.”
“Therefore, as long as we check whether Prince Wu’an has evil energy within him, we can determine who is telling the truth.”
Upon hearing this, many nodded in agreement.
“The method is simple, but effective.”
This method could have been thought of by anyone, but the young girl was the first to propose it.
“Approved!”
The Emperor nodded, then stood up. As the only Spirit Seed Realm cultivator present, it was naturally his responsibility to investigate the identity of the evil cultivator.
Moreover, Prince Wu’an was his childhood friend. If he had truly been possessed by some unknown evil cultivator…
A cold glint flashed in the Emperor’s eyes, but it disappeared as quickly as it came, leaving his expression calm and composed.
He walked up to Prince Wu’an, but before he could speak, Prince Wu’an extended his palm and actively cut his own skin, causing bright red blood to gush out.
The blood was crimson, pure and yang, containing a deep and profound spiritual energy, befitting a super powerhouse at the ninth level of the Divine Sea Realm.
“With this, can my identity be proven?”
Prince Wu’an’s tone was calm, but anyone could hear the hint of anger beneath the surface, as if he were extremely displeased with being doubted.
Seeing the bright red, boiling blood before him, which contained not even a trace of evil energy, the Emperor also showed a look of guilt.
But in front of such a large audience, he couldn’t say much. He simply nodded lightly, then turned to face the crowd.
“Prince Wu’an’s blood contains no trace of evil energy!”
This meant that Prince Wu’an’s words were true.
And the Second Prince’s words were naturally false!
Watching the scene unfold, Xiao Minghuang’s delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes.
“This evil cultivator must have some kind of secret technique that can conceal his aura.”
The Second Prince had previously hidden his evil energy, likely using the same technique.
At the same time.
Almost everyone turned their gaze toward the Second Prince, who stood in the sky.
Feeling the weight of their stares, the Second Prince’s face turned pale, and he swayed unsteadily, feeling an overwhelming urge to flee.
But at that moment, he suddenly realized he was locked in place by countless terrifying auras. His legs felt as if they were filled with lead, making it impossible to escape.
“Damn you, evil cultivator! You’ve deceived me!”
The Second Prince roared at the heavens, wishing he could immediately tear Prince Wu’an to pieces.
But the person he truly hated to the core wasn’t the evil cultivator.
It was…
Suddenly.
His gaze shifted, landing on Princess Ziwei, who stood not far from him.
The Second Prince’s eyes were filled with venomous hatred. If it weren’t for this despicable woman suddenly appearing, he wouldn’t have been reduced to such a state!
Even if he were to die, he would take Princess Ziwei with him!
“With my strength, even if I burn my spiritual consciousness, I’m no match for an evil cultivator or any Divine Sea Realm expert. But at this distance, if I self-destruct, I might be able to drag Princess Ziwei down to hell with me!”
However, Princess Ziwei’s strength was no weaker than his. Trying to perish together with her would be far too difficult…
The next moment.
“Prince Wu’an, I want you dead!”
The Second Prince suddenly bellowed, his entire body erupting with an endless crimson mist that enveloped him completely. His arms, torso, and entire body were shrouded in the blood-red fog, forming a scarlet shadow that resembled a ghoul crawling out of a mountain of corpses, terrifying and grotesque.
At this moment, boundless evil energy overflowed from the crimson mist. Under the horrified gazes of the crowd, the Second Prince lunged fiercely toward Prince Wu’an. His scarlet face was filled with boundless resentment, as if he wanted to devour Prince Wu’an whole.
“The Second Prince is burning his spiritual power; he’s going to self-destruct!”
“Is he insane? Even if he self-destructs, how could he possibly harm a Divine Sea Realm expert?”
At the same time.
Countless Divine Sea Realm cultivators unleashed their spiritual power, each casting their divine abilities to suppress and attack the Second Prince, aiming to disperse him.
However.
The moment those divine abilities touched the blood mist in the sky, it vanished as if it were an illusion, like a flower in a mirror or the moon reflected in water.
Seeing this, some Divine Sea Realm cultivators immediately changed their expressions.
“Damn it, his target isn’t Prince Wu’an!”
Almost at the same time.
A mass of blood mist suddenly condensed on the high platform, swiftly rushing toward Lin Wanqiu, who was not far away.
“Not good!”
Lin Wanqiu’s expression changed abruptly. She moved swiftly, trying to evade the attack of the blood mist.
But the blood mist was too fast, and in an instant, it was about to engulf her.
At that very moment.
A golden sword light pierced through the void, arriving in an instant. Like cutting through melons and vegetables, it sliced the blood mist into countless pieces.
Swoosh!
Swoosh!
Swoosh!
Several more sword lights followed, and the remaining blood mist turned to dust under the sword light, dissipating into the void.
Only a resentful voice remained.
“Princess Ziwei, how I hate you…”
Xiao Minghuang descended from the sky, flicking her sleeve. A gentle breeze passed by, and the final trace of that voice disappeared.
The Second Prince!
Both body and soul were utterly destroyed!
“This…”
Looking at the completely dissipated blood mist, everyone was stunned.
Even many Divine Sea Realm cultivators stared blankly at the high platform.
Their gazes fell upon the ethereally beautiful young woman, their faces filled with shock.
They hadn’t even reacted in time, yet this young woman had, with a single sword strike, slain the Second Prince who had burned his spiritual power!
“This girl’s future is limitless!”
“To possess such strength at such a young age, it’s terrifying!”
“Such talent is exceedingly rare, even across the entire Southern Region!”
Xiao Minghuang paid no attention to the discussions around her. She quickly walked up to Lin Wanqiu and asked with concern:
“Wanqiu, are you alright?”
“I’m fine.”
Xiao Minghuang gently rubbed her head and sighed:
“You silly girl, if I hadn’t arrived in time just now, you might have already lost your life.”
The Second Prince’s strength had already surpassed the peak of the Spring Realm, infinitely close to the Divine Sea Realm. Once he self-destructed, the destructive power would have been enough to harm even a true Divine Sea Realm cultivator, let alone Lin Wanqiu, who was only at the first level of the Spring Realm.
In the face of the Second Prince burning his spiritual power, she had no ability to resist.
“But I’m fine now, aren’t I?”
Lin Wanqiu smiled mischievously, clinging to her arm and cooing, “Your Highness~~!”
Hearing the soft, warm words in her ear, Xiao Minghuang’s expression softened. She sighed lightly, a hint of helplessness in her voice:
“It’s good that you’re fine. In the future, prioritize your own safety. You should understand the principle that a person of great value does not place themselves in danger.”
“Yes, yes, yes!”
Lin Wanqiu nodded repeatedly.
Seeing Lin Wanqiu’s mischievous demeanor reminded Xiao Minghuang of their first meeting in the wild forest.
Back then, Lin Wanqiu was even more lively, more like a carefree young girl.
Later, Lin Wanqiu was beautiful, yes, but she had lost some of that liveliness.
However, Xiao Minghuang didn’t dwell on this thought.
Because, after slaying the Second Prince, many Divine Sea Realm cultivators had already gathered around, bowing to her in respect.
Seeing this, Lin Wanqiu quietly retreated.
Being able to slay the Second Prince, whose strength was comparable to the first level of the Divine Sea Realm, Princess Ziwei’s power had undoubtedly reached the level of being able to kill a first-level Divine Sea Realm cultivator.
“Congratulations to Princess Xiao for defeating the Second Prince. The position of Crown Prince is now within your grasp!”
“Princess Xiao is exceptionally talented, possessing the demeanor of a true monarch!”
“Princess Xiao’s unparalleled talent reigns supreme in the Southern Region. Even the prodigies of the sects can only bow their heads in submission!”
“At the mere age of fifteen, Princess Xiao has stepped into the Four Forbidden Realms, comparable to the Master of the Spirit Sword Sect!”
Everyone began to praise her.
Xiao Minghuang smiled lightly, not feigning modesty, and accepted all the flattery without hesitation.
After all, as a genius like her, if she were to pretend to be humble, how would those with lesser talent find the confidence to continue their cultivation?
At the same time, she also noticed the key points in the words of the Divine Sea Realm cultivators.
“Esteemed seniors, what is the meaning of this ‘Four Forbidden Realms’ you speak of?”
In their praises, almost everyone mentioned that she possessed the strength to kill a first-level Divine Sea Realm cultivator and had entered the Four Forbidden Realms. This term was something she had never heard before, hence her question.
Hearing this, an elderly man with white hair and beard coughed lightly and spoke up:
“Allow this old man to explain it to Princess Xiao.”
Everyone turned to look at the speaker and were greatly surprised.
“This is Elder Liu, the Grand Elder of the Treasure Pavilion’s main branch, second only to the Pavilion Master. He has personally come today. Princess Xiao must have quite the reputation!”
The Treasure Pavilion held a transcendent position in the Southern Region, on par with the Alchemy Pavilion. The Treasure Pavilion in the capital of Great Xia was merely a branch.
The Pavilion Master of the main branch was rumored to be a powerhouse at the Spirit Seed Realm.
The elderly man before them was also a peak Divine Sea Realm cultivator.
Xiao Minghuang cupped her hands respectfully and said:
“This junior humbly requests Elder Liu’s guidance.”
Seeing Xiao Minghuang’s respectful demeanor, many of the Divine Sea Realm cultivators nodded in approval, thinking to themselves:
“Though young, she is neither arrogant nor impatient. Her temperament is excellent, and her future is promising!”
While the earlier praises were mostly exaggerated, their current thoughts were sincere.
At the same time.
Elder Liu began to explain:
“Among cultivators, strength is usually distinguished by the level of one’s realm. However, there are often extraordinary prodigies in the world who can challenge those of higher realms. Thus, relying solely on one’s realm is insufficient to determine true strength, leading to the creation of specific rules to measure these prodigies.”
“Generally, those who can fight across three minor realms or fewer are not considered prodigies. Only those who can surpass three minor realms are truly worthy of the title.”
“Those who can kill opponents across three minor realms are said to have entered the Three Forbidden Realms, also known as Three Forbidden Prodigies.”
“Those who can kill opponents across four minor realms are said to have entered the Four Forbidden Realms, and so on.”
“Beyond that, those who can kill opponents across nine minor realms are said to have entered the Nine Forbidden Realms.”
“Above the Nine Forbidden Realms, there are those who, with the cultivation of a newly entered realm, can kill opponents at the peak of that realm. Such individuals are said to have entered the Divine Forbidden Realm!”
Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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