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Chapter 279 I'm Not Louis XVI
Faced with the royal experts who rushed over, Lu Yan's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Long before Marquis White secretly decided to take action against the guild and planned to send a saint to ambush them, an invisible thread of cause and effect had already quietly formed between Lu Yan and the White family.

Given Lu Yan's extraordinary status, such subtle fluctuations would naturally not escape his perception.

Using the probability cloud to trace cause and effect, Lu Yan arrived at the heavily guarded manor at the first opportunity, using the moon as a medium.

The White family's petty tricks, along with the three saints, were nipped in the bud.

As the capital of the Kingdom of Victoria, any extraordinary fluctuations at the Saint level in Orank are like flames in the night, inevitably attracting the attention of powerful figures from all sides.

Lu Yan originally thought that the situation of the last banquet would be repeated, with a powerful member of the church using a mysterious sealing artifact to observe and interfere from a distance.

However, tonight the Steam Cult remained motionless like a sleeping behemoth, while the royal family's powerful figures rushed over the moment Lu Yan launched his counterattack, their overwhelming aura intimidating all around.

Under the moonlight, Lu Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, and in a moment he understood the mystery.

The White family's actions were not a solitary endeavor, but rather carried out with the secret instructions of the royal family.

Today's meeting is essentially a purge targeting the labor union.

The fact that three saints were hunting down Lu Yan alone meant that the extraordinary fluctuations of the battle between saints would inevitably affect the entire Orank. Such a drastic action must have been discussed with the Steam God Cult in advance and received the tacit approval of the church's higher-ups.

This is why, when Lu Yan killed three saints of the White family, the temple of the Steam God Cult remained silent and watched. Only the royal family had to step in personally to prevent the situation from getting completely out of control.

Realizing the intricate scheme, Lu Yan looked up at the imposing figure in the sky, a subtle hint of mockery in his eyes.

Some time ago, when the union began to expand rapidly, Lu Yan already knew that sooner or later the union would confront these noble families who had been entrenched for thousands of years, and even the royal family of the Kingdom of Victoria.

The nobles, out of fear of harming the innocent, delayed their decision until now, giving the guild ample opportunity to grow.

This is merely bringing what was hidden in the shadows to the forefront. As long as the Steam God Cult doesn't interfere, it's a good thing for Lu Yan.

As his thoughts wandered, the royal demigod had already arrived above the manor.

The moonlight, like water, washed away the worldly aura from the demigod, yet made his blood-red robes appear even more magnificent and majestic.

The parliament hall was in a mess, with spiderweb-like cracks covering the marble floor and fragments of expensive crystal chandeliers scattered all over the place.

Lu Yan crushed and killed three Saints. The aftershocks of the Saints' battle did not spread too far, and there were still many survivors among the nobles in the council hall.

Upon witnessing the arrival of the royal demigod, some nobles were immediately shocked, but a spark of hope rekindled in their eyes, and they hurriedly shouted in praise:
"Greetings, Prince Rhine!"

"It's Prince Rhine! We're saved!"

"Prince Rhine established his great reputation seven hundred years ago and has not appeared in the world for hundreds of years. He has probably already stepped into the realm of demigods."

"Your Highness Prince Rhine, please execute this traitor!"

The royal demigod, known as the Prince of Rhine, slowly descended, each step landing on the void, his invisible pressure surging outwards like a tide.

He didn't make a move immediately, but instead looked at Lu Yan with a serious expression, like a chess player examining an unexpected variable on the chessboard.

A complex mix of emotions flashed across Prince Rhine's eyes: surprise, doubt, wariness, and a barely perceptible hint of worry.

As one of the most powerful members of the royal family, Prince Rhine has been stationed in the palace and guarded Orank for thirty years, and his power is comparable to that of the current king.

He was not only the guardian of the royal family, but also the supervisor of royal power.

The White family's purge of the union, which triggered the war of the saints, has been reported to him and has received his permission. They have even informed the church.

What was initially thought to be a minor matter, a crushing battle with a vastly unequal strength, turned out to be a result of the White family's lack of thorough investigation into Lu Yan's background.

Prince Rhine frowned slightly, his gaze sharp, trying to see through Lu Yan's true nature.

"His aura fluctuates wildly, sometimes like a mortal at Sequence Five, sometimes like a vast, unfathomable demigod. Could such a person be merely a Saint?"

As time went on, Prince Rhine began to feel a sense of unease.

The extraordinary path he followed was called the Royal Path, a path opened up by the combined power of the seven kingdoms, almost as powerful as the Church of the True God.

This is a rare path to power; at its extreme, it can control the life and death of a nation.

The third path to royal power: the Regency Throne, which bears the foundation of the kingdom's laws and carries the mandate of heaven. No citizen of the kingdom can escape the Regency Throne's decrees.

Every order from the Prince of the Rhine was like a law, irresistible to the people.

When Lu Yan attempted to kill the three saints of the White family, Prince Rhine stopped him with the Royal Decree, the sound of the law reverberating throughout the city of Orank.

However, he was surprised to find that the Throne Laws had no effect on Lu Yan at all, and the three saints were still easily killed.

It's important to understand that the Throne Laws involve legal rules and regulations, which cannot be avoided simply by changing one's nationality.

As long as one is in the Kingdom of Victoria, living and interacting within the kingdom, one will be regarded as a citizen and thus subject to the laws of the throne. However, Lu Yan completely disregarded the laws and rules, as if he were outside the legal system of the kingdom.

An unnamed worry spread through Prince Rhine's mind, making him feel an unfathomable crisis.

If possible, Prince Rhine would even like to back down to avoid unnecessary conflict.

However, in order to stop Lu Yan, he had already used the Royal Decree, and its influence was far-reaching.

Prince Rhine could clearly sense that many extraordinary individuals from noble families were secretly observing, and that some hidden extraordinary organizations within the city were quietly stirring up trouble.

Even the usually aloof Steam Cult lowered its gaze, with countless eyes watching the conflict.

If the situation cannot be resolved smoothly, the dignity of the royal family will inevitably be damaged, and the Prince of Rhine is almost in a predicament.

After a moment's hesitation, Prince Rhine said, "Dissolve the guild, and I can let bygones be bygones for today's events."

After speaking, Prince Rhine awaited Lu Yan's reply.

In the Prince of Rhine's view, he had already offered Lu Yan a way out.

Lu Yan killed three saints of the kingdom, so a mere guild is nothing in comparison.

Even if it's discussed privately, changing the name and rebuilding it might not be impossible. This is a king's blessing, and also a compromise in power struggles.

"I reject."

The three words, like a thunderclap in a clear sky, came from Lu Yan's mouth in an unexpected reply.

Prince Rhine was stunned. A look of disbelief flashed in his weathered eyes, and then his face darkened, like the sky before a storm.

"I admit you have some strength, but that doesn't mean you have the right to challenge the Victorian royal family!" As the words fell, extraordinary power surged in the sky, and a huge phantom throne appeared, dimming the stars.

Prince Rhine's soul ascended into a mythical form, a blood-red figure clad in magnificent robes, exuding an ancient and majestic aura. He slowly sat upon the throne, as if the ruler of all people were looking down upon all living beings.

"Those who rebel shall be burned alive!"

In an instant, invisible fires of law descended from the sky, turning the manor into a sea of ​​fire, burning everything in their path.

Moreover, an unnamed fire surged within Lu Yan's heart, a divine punishment from the laws and rules, as if it were about to materialize and burn Lu Yan to ashes from the inside out, leaving not even his soul unscathed.

Lu Yan remained expressionless, manipulating the power of creation at his fingertips, drawing down decrees from the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

"water!"

A single word carries the weight of supreme divine power, and water gushes forth from the earth—water of life and water of the heart's lake.

The fire of punishment that descended from the sky was extinguished as the waters of the earth met, and the fire in the heart was also extinguished by the waters of the lake of the heart.

"It's rude to come and not reciprocate!"

Lu Yan brought his right hand together in a sword-finger gesture. His untouched fingertips carried a sharp edge capable of severing all laws. The sword light crisscrossed, tearing through the night sky and slashing towards the blood-red figure on the throne. A sword cry seemed to resound throughout the void.

On the throne, the blood-red figure slowly raised his right hand.

A great earthquake shook the earth, and the entire Orank was like a giant spider beast awakened, weaving an endless web of laws to envelop Lu Yan. Then, the second decree of the throne was issued.

"Those who kill their ruler shall be hanged!"

Above the sky, illusory ropes fell towards Lu Yan like shackles of rules.

The moment the rope was lowered, Lu Yan felt a suppression emanating from the entire Victoria Kingdom. His spirituality seemed to be sealed off, and his extraordinary fluctuations were suppressed to the extreme.

This is suppression from the kingdom's laws. The Regent's throne, through the entire kingdom's laws and order, seeks to suppress Lu Yan, a person who does not follow the rules.

"What do the laws of the kingdom amount to compared with the great principles of heaven and earth?"

A glint of disdain for all living beings flashed in Lu Yan's eyes. He formed a hand seal, and the mysterious and unpredictable hand seal evolved, manipulating creation and recreating the universe, causing heaven and earth to resonate with him.

The void above the sky shattered, and the enormous Gate of Mystery descended, cleansing the world of all laws and paths that once suppressed them.

This Gate of Mystery, with its power to manipulate creation, is even more formidable than the Gate of Mystery in the Xianxia version. Beneath this enormous gate, all laws and paths are shattered, and both the Great Law and the Royal Decree are erased.

On the throne, the crimson phantom trembled precariously, its radiance, symbolizing royal authority, almost dimmed. Prince Rhine's pupils trembled as he sensed an unprecedented crisis.

Just then, a streak of light flew out from the palace, ignoring the suppression of the Gate of Mystery and landing in front of Prince Rhine with an aura that transcended common sense.

"Please, Your Highness, execute the traitor!"

Whispers rang in the ears of the Prince of Rhine.

As the dazzling golden light faded, a golden scepter, seemingly carved from gold, was revealed.

"The symbol of the Victorian royal family, the scepter of royal power?" Somewhere in Orank, a noble superhuman couldn't help but exclaim, his voice filled with awe.

"The legendary Staff of Kingship, which represented the path to royal power and was eventually divided into seven pieces?"

"The complete Staff of Kingship is a level zero sealed artifact, possessing power approaching that of a true god!"

"A true god's status is transcendent; even if divided into seven, they still retain the essence of a true god."

"It seems the outcome is already decided."

The Prince of Rhine grasped the royal scepter in one hand, and in the instant he touched it, he seemed to see the entire path to royal power opening up to him.

The extraordinary mist that had enveloped them was no longer blurry; the clear path seemed to lead directly to the source of royal power.

The previously collapsing phantom of the throne stabilized once more, and even the once blurry outline of the phantom began to reveal the clear face of Prince Rhine.

Far inside the manor, Lu Yan gazed at the royal scepter, a hint of emotion in his eyes.

"A split Level Zero Sealed Artifact? The Power of a True God?"

Lu Yan could sense that the Staff of Kings was not complete. Although its power was stronger than that of a Nascent Soul Spirit Treasure, it was still limited.

However, there is one thing about the Scepter of Kingship that cannot be ignored: Lu Yan sensed the unique status of the only being in this world on that scepter, an existence that transcends all living beings.

Although extremely weak, at most only slightly stronger than Jiang Zhiwei's complete iron sword, in the mysterious world, rank is everything, the foundation of the Great Dao.

Even the slightest trace of the unique status of the one in this world is enough to crush all living beings who have never touched the status of the unique one in this world.

The Prince of Rhine swept away his previous slump, raising his royal scepter like a king walking on earth, sacred and inviolable.

Under the cover of night, within the Kingdom of Victoria, countless creatures seemed to instinctively worship this place, for all under the rule of the monarchy are subjects.

Raising his scepter high, the Prince of Rhine shouted sternly:
"Traitors shall be beheaded!"

The law took shape in an instant. With the blessing of the unique position in this world, even the Gate of the Mysterious Female could not restrain it. The decree of the throne transformed into a huge guillotine.

The guillotine was covered with ancient bloodstains and the wails of the dead, as if countless fallen beings were gazing at Lu Yan from afar. Even though the guillotine blade, gleaming with cold light, had not yet reached Lu Yan, it had locked onto him from the perspective of fate and cause and effect.

Once the guillotine falls, the body, soul, and spirit will all be obliterated under the sole identity of this world.

The masses fell silent in fear. Even the demigods hidden in the shadows instinctively avoided looking at the sharp guillotine. This power, which carried the foundation of the royal family, was something that even the Church could only temporarily yield to.

Everything seemed to be settled, with all living beings below the true god's position being mere ants, until Lu Yan uttered those words with a mocking expression, shattering this frozen space-time.

"Sorry, I'm not Louis XVI."

As soon as he finished speaking, the void behind Lu Yan distorted, as if a phantom from another world was projecting down.

The mountains formed a majestic temple, where black deities resided, their power seemingly reflecting the heavens.

It is an existence that transcends kingdoms and royal power; it is the manifestation of the order of the divine courts of the heavens.

The Divine Court and the Underworld have appeared!
As the projection of the divine courts of the heavens manifested in the world, the majestic order of the divine courts enveloped heaven and earth, and all things seemed to submit to the divine courts and the underworld.

Within the scepter of kingship, the remaining unique position of this world was silently suppressed before a higher level of authority, just as a star loses its luster before the sun.

(End of this chapter)