Urban God-level Youth
Chapter 1098 - 1097: Ye Jingtian's Injuries

Chapter 1098: Chapter 1097: Ye Jingtian’s Injuries

A flash of light, and Qin Hao, Ye Lingyi, and others disappeared within the Transmission Array.

Skyfire Dynasty, Transmission Array in Skyfire City.

The light flickered, and in an instant, the surrounding soldiers raised their long spears, murderous intent in their eyes, poised for battle.

This Transmission Array had not been destroyed, and many important towns’ Transmission Arrays could directly teleport here; therefore, it also had the potential for enemy infiltration, so it was heavily guarded.

Because the Transmission Array wasn’t large, it couldn’t teleport many people at once, so the heavy guard could completely defend it.

The light vanished, and a group of people appeared on the Transmission Array.

Ye Lingyi, Qin Hao, and others, seeing so many soldiers around, were slightly startled.

The nearby commander seeing Ye Lingyi was slightly startled: "Princess Lingyi?"

Wasn’t she studying at Heaven and Earth Academy?

Ye Lingyi spoke: "Take me to see my father, the King."

The commander’s spirit was lifted, the princess had truly returned.

How long had it been, and Princess Lingyi had attained such a high realm? Even I, an Early Stage of Heavenly Human Realm expert, couldn’t see through her?

And the people beside Princess Lingyi, each with a terrifying aura, were clearly powerful. Could they all be experts from Heaven and Earth Academy?

The commander hastily said, "Put away your weapons, this is Princess Lingyi. Stay here as guards while I take the princess and them to the royal palace."

He then hurriedly led Ye Lingyi, Qin Hao, and others toward the royal palace.

Nowadays, hardly any ordinary people were seen on the streets; they all stayed at home.

They knew that war was imminent; the army of the Xuanqing Dynasty was fast approaching the royal city.

All Qin Hao and others saw were troops; nearly a million soldiers had gathered in Skyfire Royal City. Ye Jingtian was clearly planning to fight a decisive battle with the Xuanqing Dynasty here.

They walked for a while when a group of soldiers approached them, led by a general in golden armor.

"Father."

Wu Yutong suddenly called out.

The golden-armored general was shocked upon hearing this, looked up, and hurried over when he saw Wu Yutong: "Yutong? Why have you returned?"

Wu Yutong: "I heard from Lingyi that something happened in the Skyfire Dynasty, so I rushed back."

"Greetings to the Marquis Shenwu." The nearby commander respectfully greeted Wu Yang.

Wu Yang looked at Qin Hao, Ye Lingyi, and others with surprise on his face: "What realm are you now? Why can’t I see through you?"

Wu Yutong smiled and said, "Father, I am at the Peak Realm Early Stage, and they are at least as strong as I am."

Peak Realm?

Everyone around was petrified; there were only two Peak Realm individuals in the entire Skyfire Dynasty. No, with General Gao’s death, only the current King remained at the Peak Realm.

The Marquis Shenwu was only at the Late Stage of Heavenly Human Realm.

Upon hearing about their strength, everyone’s spirits were lifted; having so many experts would give them better odds in their battle against the Xuanqing Dynasty.

The Xuanqing Dynasty had constantly won battles because many Peak Realm experts had emerged.

Otherwise, Gao Zhan Tian wouldn’t have died, and Mr. Ye wouldn’t have been severely injured.

Wu Yang: "Are you heading to the royal palace? Let me take you there."

They walked toward the palace, and on the way, Wu Yang looked at Qin Hao and said, "Mr. Qin, I have heard from Mr. Ye about all you have done for Yutong. As Wu Yang, I thank you; without you, Yutong wouldn’t be where she is today."

When had anyone from the Wu Family reached the Peak Realm? This was the first time.

It’s a pity that the situation today didn’t allow for it; otherwise, Wu Yang would certainly have held a grand banquet inviting all officials.

Among those present, besides Lan Manshuang, whom he hadn’t met, he recognized others like Dong Mengqi, Xian Yin, and Xue Lingling, whom he’d met before.

Only Lan Manshuang was unfamiliar to him, but walking with Qin Hao and the others, she was certainly a student of Heaven and Earth Academy, with immeasurable strength.

It wasn’t long before they reached the outside of the royal palace.

At this moment, both inside and outside the palace were heavily guarded. Seeing Wu Yang, they did not stop him, as Wu Yang was now responsible for the entire city’s defenses.

Upon entering the palace, Ye Lingyi felt a sense of trepidation in returning home.

She carefully observed every bit around her. Once, she thought there was nothing special about this place, but after being away for so long, she missed it dearly.

After passing numerous checkpoints, Ye Lingyi and the others arrived outside the palace where Ye Jingtian was in seclusion, healing.

The palace was surrounded by the most elite Bloodthirsty Forbidden Guards.

They stopped Wu Yang and the others: "The King is in seclusion, recovering from his injuries, and sees no one."

Ye Lingyi: "How are my father’s injuries?"

"Greetings, Princess Lingyi. The King instructed that Princess Lingyi and her companions may enter directly," the leader of the Bloodthirsty Forbidden Guards respectfully said upon seeing Ye Lingyi.

Ye Lingyi and her group entered the palace.

Ye Jingtian, dressed in a yellow dragon robe, sat on the dragon throne inside the hall. Seeing Ye Lingyi, Qin Hao, and others, a smile appeared on his pale face.

He then broke into a violent cough, spitting blood from his mouth.

Ye Lingyi’s face changed dramatically; she hurried over: "Father, what happened? Are you alright?"

Ye Jingtian, after coughing, smiled bitterly: "I’m fine. Please have a seat, Mr. Qin."

Qin Hao looked at him and said, "Mr. Ye, you are seriously injured, and demonic Qi is eroding your body. Was it a demonic cultivator who hurt you?"

Ye Jingtian nodded slightly: "Behind the Xuanqing Dynasty, there seems to be a powerful sect of the Demon Sect, with numerous experts. You shouldn’t have come back."

To him, Qin Hao, Ye Lingyi, and the others hadn’t fully developed. Returning now meant they might sacrifice themselves.

Qin Hao: "We consider ourselves people of the Skyfire Dynasty. How can we watch idly as our country is destroyed?"

Ye Lingyi: "Yes, father, this is our home."

At that moment, a Bloodthirsty Forbidden Guard entered: "Report to the King. According to the latest intelligence, the Xuanqing Dynasty’s million-strong army is now marching toward our royal city, and will reach our gates by tomorrow."

Ye Jingtian’s complexion shifted slightly: "So soon?"

"A million people of another city have been sacrificed in blood by the Xuanqing Dynasty, resembling a living hell."

Ye Jingtian’s face changed dramatically, and he again spat a mouthful of blood.

Ye Lingyi looked at the Bloodthirsty Forbidden Guard and said, "You may leave."

"Father, don’t get too agitated," Ye Lingyi said with some worry.

Qin Hao took out a drop of essence from a thousand-year-old blood ginseng: "Mr. Ye, this is the essence of a thousand-year-old blood ginseng. It can temporarily suppress the erosion of demonic Qi within you."

He could see that Ye Jingtian had little time left; without their return, he wouldn’t have lived past three days.

With this essence, his life could be extended for ten more days at most.

Ye Jingtian took the essence and quickly regained some color in his cheeks, but it was only temporary.

He looked at Qin Hao and smiled: "Thank you, Mr. Qin."

Qin Hao: "Mr. Ye, take care to heal properly. We’ve traveled a long way and are tired, so we won’t disturb you any longer."

He knew Ye Jingtian likely had many things to entrust to Ye Lingyi, and their presence might make it inconvenient for Ye Jingtian to speak openly.