The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 817 My heart was filled with fear and unease
“That’s right. When I conquered the Western Regions, I comprehended the Dao of Heaven and my cultivation level rose to a higher level. Now I am a… terrestrial immortal!” Zhu Xiong Ying said, deliberately releasing a faint trace of spiritual energy, causing the candlelight by the bed to flicker.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang didn't understand cultivation of immortality, he knew the weight of the phrase "terrestrial immortal." He stared at Zhu Xiong Ying in shock, momentarily speechless.

"Father, I am now invincible! The Western Regions are but a tiny place, not worth mentioning!" Zhu Xiong Ying continued to boast, "Next, I will lead the Ming Dynasty to conquer the whole world!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was deeply moved, tears streaming down his face. He embraced Zhu Xiong Ying tightly, choking back sobs, and said, "Good! Good! You are truly my good son! I entrust my Ming Dynasty to you!"

Zhu Xiong Ying chuckled inwardly: The old man is quite easy to fool.

In the days that followed, Zhu Xiong Ying consolidated his "cultivation" while planning his conquest of the world. He first sent people to various overseas countries to promote the power of the Ming Dynasty and demand that these countries come to pay tribute and submit to the Ming.

When the envoys from various countries heard that the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty was actually a terrestrial immortal, they were so frightened that they ran away in terror and returned to their countries to report.

Some countries, defying the odds, sent troops to attack the Ming Dynasty, only to be swiftly defeated by Zhu Xiong Ying. This terrified other countries, who then sent envoys to pay tribute and pledge allegiance.

Zhu Xiong Ying accepted all comers without hesitation.

In a short time, the Ming Dynasty's prestige spread far and wide, and all nations came to pay tribute, making it a truly glorious era!
Zhu Xiong Ying also took this opportunity to amass wealth, plunder the people's hard-earned money, and live a life of extravagance.

He built a luxurious palace, kept countless beautiful women, and lived a life of luxury every day and night.

He even gave himself the title of "Invincible Supreme Emperor of the Universe," and wore a dragon robe and a crown every day, receiving the homage of civil and military officials and enjoying supreme power.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very pleased to see his son so "powerful" and doted on him even more, granting his every wish.

However, the good times did not last long.

One day, Zhu Xiong Ying was playing with the concubines in the harem when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest and spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, what's wrong!" The concubines were terrified and rushed forward to help him up.

Zhu Xiong Ying was pale, breathing rapidly, and her body was trembling.

"Quickly... quickly summon the imperial physician..." he said with difficulty.

The imperial physicians arrived quickly, but after examining the patients, they were all helpless.

"Your Majesty, this...this pulse is strange, I have never seen it before..." an old imperial physician said tremblingly.

"Useless! You're all a bunch of useless trash!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared. "I am a terrestrial immortal! How could I be sick! You're all quacks!"

Just then, a mysterious person dressed in black and wearing a bamboo hat suddenly appeared in the palace.

"You audacious scoundrel! How dare you trespass into the palace!" The guards drew their swords.

The mysterious man sneered and with a flick of his sleeve, the guards flew out like scarecrows, crashing heavily to the ground, their fates unknown.

The concubines screamed in terror and fled in all directions.

Zhu Xiong Ying stared at the mysterious man in horror, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.

"You... who are you?" he asked tremblingly.

The mysterious man slowly removed his straw hat, revealing an exceptionally handsome face.

"My name is Zhang Sanfeng, and I've come to take your dog's life!"

"Zhang Sanfeng? What arrogance!" Zhu Xiong Ying endured the excruciating pain and sneered, "I'd like to see what you're capable of using to take my dog's life!"

Without further ado, Zhang Sanfeng flashed to Zhu Xiong Ying's side and struck him in the chest with a palm.

Although Zhu Xiong Ying was seriously injured, he was, after all, a "land immortal" and reacted extremely quickly. He hurriedly raised his hand to defend himself, but felt an overwhelming force coming at him, which he could not resist at all.

"puff!"

Zhu Xiong Ying coughed up another mouthful of blood, her body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground, unconscious.

The concubines were terrified and screamed as they hid in a corner.

Zhang Sanfeng walked up to Zhu Xiong Ying, looking down at him with disdain in his eyes. "With such meager skills, you dare call yourself a terrestrial immortal?" Zhang Sanfeng sneered. "How laughable!"

He reached out and grabbed Zhu Xiong Ying, lifting her up as if she were a chick.

"Spare...spare my life..." Zhu Xiong Ying pleaded weakly.

Zhang Sanfeng sneered, about to end his life, when suddenly, a golden light descended from the sky, enveloping Zhu Xiong Ying.

"Who dares to harm my son!"

A majestic voice resounded throughout the entire palace.

Immediately afterwards, a middle-aged man dressed in a dragon robe and wearing a crown appeared in the palace.

It was Zhu Yuanzhang!
Seeing his son on the verge of death, he was instantly enraged, his eyes blazing with fury.

"Father...save me..." Zhu Xiong Ying cried out for help as if grasping at a straw when she saw Zhu Yuan Zhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhang Sanfeng, his voice dripping with menace. "How dare you trespass into the palace and injure my son!"

Zhang Sanfeng was not afraid at all and sneered, "Your son is a fraud and a scourge to the country and its people. Today, I am acting on behalf of Heaven to uphold justice!"

"Insolence!" Zhu Yuanzhang roared. "My son is the chosen one of Heaven, how dare you slander him!"

"The chosen one?" Zhang Sanfeng chuckled dismissively. "If he were truly the chosen one, how could I have defeated him so easily?"

"You..." Zhu Yuanzhang was speechless for a moment, but did not know how to refute.

Although he didn't understand cultivation, he knew how powerful Zhang Sanfeng was.

"Father, kill him! Kill him!" Zhu Xiong Ying cried weakly from the side.

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said to Zhang Sanfeng, "Your martial arts are superb, I admire you. But my son is, after all, my own flesh and blood, so I beg you to show mercy."

"Show mercy?" Zhang Sanfeng sneered. "He deceived the world; his crime is unforgivable! Today, I will kill him!"

Having said that, Zhang Sanfeng was about to make his move.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang quickly stepped in front of Zhu Xiong Ying and said, "If you want to kill him, then kill me first!"

"Father!" Zhu Xiong Ying was moved to tears.

Zhang Sanfeng looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.

Although he hated Zhu Xiong Ying, he did not want to be Zhu Yuan Zhang's enemy.

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang was the founding emperor with extremely high prestige. Killing him would likely cause chaos throughout the country.

“Fine,” Zhang Sanfeng sighed, “I’ll give you face today and spare his life.”

After saying that, he turned and left, disappearing into the night.

Zhu Yuanzhang watched Zhang Sanfeng's departing figure, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He knew that Zhang Sanfeng spared Zhu Xiong Ying's life not because he was afraid of him, but because he was considering the bigger picture.

"Father, are you alright?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked weakly.

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said, "I'm fine. You should rest well, and I will send people to protect your safety."

After saying this, he left the palace.

Zhu Xiong Ying lay in bed, her heart filled with fear and unease.

He knew he had escaped death this time.

(End of this chapter)