The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor
Chapter 956 - 953: Hidden Enemy

Chapter 956: Chapter 953: Hidden Enemy

"Capture her!"

At Gong Bozhong’s command, the surrounding elders rushed forward to capture Yao Yueqing.

Yao Yueqing’s expression changed slightly; she hadn’t expected Gong Bozhong to be so direct. Despite her clear warning that she was backed by Heavenly Master Zhang in Empty Ancient City, Gong Bozhong didn’t listen and chose to take action!

Without hesitation, Yao Yueqing activated the Shaking Light Technique, transforming into a clear light in an attempt to escape.

However, several elders from the Shaking Light Ancient Sect had already moved to intercept her, including powerful figures at the Saint King level, giving Yao Yueqing no chance to resist!

Bang!

In an instant, a terrifying strength rose, directly suppressing Yao Yueqing, making her unable to move.

"Ugh—"

Yao Yueqing spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, her face pale as paper. She stared coldly at Gong Bozhong and said, "Are you planning to kill me?"

Gong Bozhong, looking at Yao Yueqing pinned down and unable to move, responded with indifference, "Blame the fact that no one from the Ancient Ancestor was sent to protect you this time, and that the Saint Heir died before you. If the Saint Heir were still alive, you remaining alive wouldn’t matter. But now that he’s dead, don’t expect to live."

Raising his right hand, Gong Bozhong summoned a mysterious light, intending to decapitate Yao Yueqing.

Yao Yueqing only saw a flash before her eyes, and a sense of despair welled up within her.

In the face of someone like the Immortal Gong Bozhong, she had absolutely no means to resist!

Pfft—

But just then, the mysterious light suddenly shattered before Yao Yueqing’s eyes and disappeared.

"Hm?!"

That scene immediately altered the expressions of the Shaking Light Ancient Sect elders.

Gong Bozhong’s face also darkened, and he coldly demanded, "Who’s there?!"

This place was a hidden alley on the northern street of Empty Ancient City, combined with the barrier he casually set; no one should have been able to detect their presence. Yet, clearly, someone had intervened to save Yao Yueqing!

Buzz—

At this moment, a ripple flashed across the void, and a mysterious stranger, shrouded in a black robe, appeared out of nowhere, his voice raspy and low, "This person is mine. You all can leave."

"Who are you?!"

The sudden appearance of the mysterious stranger shocked everyone.

They hadn’t sensed a trace of his presence!

This person appeared before them out of thin air, and only then did they notice him!

"Don’t waste words, or people will die," the mysterious stranger, still cloaked in his black robe, said again.

Gong Bozhong snorted coldly and retorted, "I am Gong Bozhong, Ancient Ancestor of the Shaking Light Ancient Sect. Do you intend to oppose our sect?"

"Shaking Light Ancient Sect? Haha..." The mysterious stranger let out a series of chilling laughs, disdainfully saying, "Perhaps if you bring the Great Emperor Pojun, you might have the right to converse with me. What is a mere Shaking Light Ancient Sect?"

Gong Bozhong’s face darkened further: "Are you determined to be our enemy?"

The mysterious stranger shook his head, correcting, "Let me clarify, you are not qualified to be my enemies."

With that, the mysterious stranger waved his sleeve.

Boom!

In an instant, Gong Bozhong and others were sent flying, leaving only Yao Yueqing standing there, unable to move or speak!

She could only watch helplessly as the events unfolded.

Her intuition told her that she hadn’t been rescued, but rather caught the attention of an even more terrifying adversary!

Yao Yueqing stood tense, intently watching the mysterious stranger.

After dispelling Gong Bozhong and the others, the mysterious stranger faced Yao Yueqing, murmuring lightly, "Pure Saint Body, no wonder you’re the one that person has their eyes on..."

The mysterious stranger softened his tone: "You need not worry. I’m not here to harm you, merely to invite you to my abode as a guest."

With that, he gave Yao Yueqing no chance to speak, turning back to the shocked Gong Bozhong and his group, saying flatly, "When someone comes looking for you, tell them this person has been taken to the Heavenly Termination Mansion on the northern street by me, and that they should come alone, or they’ll only find a corpse."

"Moreover, if you attempt to lie, intending to cause the girl’s death, then the moment you lie, your lives will also end. If you don’t believe me, feel free to try..."

Buzz—

As soon as the words fell, the mysterious stranger and Yao Yueqing vanished.

"Ancestor, we must have encountered an old monster from this ancient city!" one of the Shaking Light Ancient Sect elders said gravely, with an extremely troubled expression.

No words were needed; Gong Bozhong already knew this.

They had definitely encountered an ancient monster of the city!

However, as far as he knew, weren’t the inhabitants of this city unable to use their powers? Why could someone act against them!?

And what is this Heavenly Termination Mansion?!

For a moment, Gong Bozhong found himself lost in thought.

This mysterious stranger’s actions clearly weren’t targeting them, nor even Yao Yueqing, but someone else entirely.

That person would surely come to rescue Yao Yueqing.

So, the identity of that person was already evident.

"Ye Xuan!"

Gong Bozhong narrowed his eyes, having guessed who the mysterious stranger was targeting.

Yet he remained puzzled as to why Ye Xuan had provoked this mysterious stranger?

And why the person didn’t directly seek out Ye Xuan but chose to act by capturing Yao Yueqing?

Could it be that Ye Xuan had something that made the mysterious stranger wary?

Also, could what Yao Yueqing said about Heavenly Master Zhang be true after all?

Too many questions revolved in Gong Bozhong’s mind.

But he could only be certain of one thing: the mysterious stranger’s strength was extremely formidable, enough to annihilate him!

Mind you, he was a true Immortal; without a Supreme, who could contend with him!?

The Saint Realm in his eyes was insignificant.

Someone capable of instantly killing him must at least be a Supreme being!

Yet, in today’s All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, Supreme beings were the pinnacle. How did he end up encountering one!?

Gong Bozhong’s expression was uncertain, still echoing with the mysterious stranger’s words.

"Ancestor, what should we do now?" an elder asked worriedly.

The mission to kill Yao Yueqing had failed, a failure that carried significant consequences they clearly understood.

As a sect elder, colluding to execute a disciple with immense potential was a grave offense!

"What is there to fear, when it’s merely a single testimony? Even if she survives, we have considerable room to maneuver," Gong Bozhong sneered, "The most crucial task now is to prevent Ye Xuan from finding us. In doing so, that mysterious stranger will surely act upon Yao Yueqing."

Bang!

As Gong Bozhong’s voice fell, a nearby elder suddenly died a violent death, collapsing to the ground in a miserable state.

"Senior Brother!" an elder cried out in anguish.

Gong Bozhong’s face instantly went ghostly pale.

The mysterious stranger had claimed lies would be detected, yet he hadn’t lied!

Gritting his teeth, Gong Bozhong’s gaze turned fierce, and he said in a stern tone, "We must go directly to Ye Xuan!"

He understood that this mysterious stranger was undoubtedly watching them in secret, and if they chose to hide from Ye Xuan, they could all end up dead!

If they found Ye Xuan, Yao Yueqing might survive, but Ye Xuan could be in danger, which could be good news for them.

In that case, it was better to go straight to Ye Xuan and relay the information directly to him!

Consequently, Gong Bozhong gathered everyone from the Shaking Light Ancient Sect to search for Ye Xuan.

Meanwhile, in a high-class mansion on the northern street, the mysterious stranger’s lips curled slightly beneath his black robe.

"Undying Night Emperor, this time I intend to tear you apart piece by piece!"

"Oh no, you no longer have the Undying Body, and are unworthy of being called the Undying Night Emperor..."

"Hahaha!"

The mysterious stranger burst out in laughter.

This sent chills down Yao Yueqing’s spine, even from a distance.

She had no idea who this mysterious stranger was referring to, the Undying Night Emperor?

She didn’t even know them!

————

Elsewhere, in Zhang Qingfeng’s courtyard.

The Shaking Light Ancient Sect found their way here, and once Gong Bozhong arrived, the group surrounded the courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, Heavenly Master Zhang and Qiankun Ancestor were playing chess.

Gong Bozhong barged directly into the courtyard, coldly demanding, "Where is Ye Xuan!?"

Qiankun Ancestor glanced at Gong Bozhong disdainfully and responded, "Who are you?"

Zhang Qingfeng ignored Gong Bozhong, instead frowning in contemplation over the chessboard; he found Qiankun Ancestor’s chess skills to be surprisingly exceptional!

Seeing this, Gong Bozhong’s face darkened, and he coldly proclaimed, "A mysterious stranger in the Heavenly Termination Mansion on the northern street has captured Yao Yueqing, demanding that Ye Xuan come alone. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!"