How can simply creating a sect make you invincible?

Deep within the forbidden grounds of the Heavenly Decree Dynasty.

The three royal ancestors, who had been lying dormant for many years, suddenly opened their eyes, their sharp gazes piercing through layers of restrictions, locking onto the direction of the imperial palace.

That arrogant statement just now, which claimed to destroy the Tianyu Dynasty, shook the heavens and the earth and alarmed the entire royal family!

The old ancestors looked solemn, their divine senses sweeping out in an overwhelming manner, and upon investigation, they were all greatly shocked.

Shen Zhixia stood in the palace square, her powerful aura surrounding her was so strong that it made people's hearts tremble.

What they couldn't see through the most was the young figure at the front.

Even after exhausting their life's cultivation, several royal ancestors who had lived for thousands of years could not see through it at all!

"Completely devoid of any aura, unfathomable... Could it be a powerful being who has stepped above the Saint realm?" someone whispered.

"Doesn't look like it!"

Another person stared intently at Lu Chen and said, "This young man is so young; there's absolutely no way he could have become a peak Saint. He must possess a heaven-defying treasure to conceal his cultivation level!"

The three dared not slacken in the slightest, releasing terrifying saintly pressure as they flew through the air towards the palace square!

Meanwhile, deep within the magnificent and imposing mansion of the First Prince.

Two shadowy figures, concealed within the void, had dark demonic energy churning in their murky eyes. They were none other than the two guardian elders of the Heavenly Demon Sect, Jie'e and Jie'mie, who had infiltrated the imperial city.

The two silently watched the movements in the direction of the palace, their hearts filled with shock.

"I never imagined that the Heavenly Decree Dynasty, which has been passed down for ten thousand years, would have such a profound foundation, with three sage ancestors secretly lurking in the shadows. We have underestimated the secular dynasty."

The two sighed inwardly, their divine senses remaining firmly locked onto the situation in the square.

On the plaza, Lu Chen stood with his hands behind his back, quietly watching the three royal ancestors descending from the sky, as if looking down upon ants and ordinary people.

Three aged figures landed through the air, their majestic holy power sweeping across the entire area.

Emperor Li, not daring to show the slightest arrogance, immediately stepped forward and bowed deeply, saying, "The current emperor of the Li family greets the three venerable ancestors!"

Get up.

The white-haired elder at the head of the group raised a hand, his voice aged and hoarse. "What has disturbed this forbidden area? Quickly explain the whole story!"

Emperor Li dared not conceal anything, and thus recounted in detail the entire story of Mu Qingcheng's engagement to Li Haoyang and the Wanfa Sect's intervention in annulling the engagement.

In a short while, the cause and effect became clear.

Upon hearing this, the three patriarchs' gazes instantly turned cold. They turned their heads simultaneously, their sharp eyes fixed on Lu Chen, their tone filled with questioning and pressure:

"Young friend, isn't your Myriad Laws Sect going too far? The marriage alliances between the Heavenly Decree royal family and the noble families of the court are matters of our imperial dynasty's internal affairs. What right do you outside sects have to interfere so arbitrarily?"

Lu Chen's expression remained unchanged, his voice calm yet resolute: "Whether your royal family marries into any other family is none of my Wanfa Sect's business, and I naturally have no right to interfere. But this marriage arrangement forcibly binds my sect's disciples, humiliates my Wanfa Sect's reputation, and jeopardizes my sect's honor—then I am determined to have it!"

"presumptuous!"

The three patriarchs instantly flew into a rage, their beards and hair standing on end, and the oppressive aura of saints emanating from their bodies exploded, causing the wind and clouds in the world to change color.

"How dare a mere junior from a sect interfere in the affairs of the imperial court and disregard the majesty of my royal family? You truly do not know your place! Since you insist on meddling, then today we will see whether your Myriad Laws Sect has the ability to do so!"

As soon as the words fell, three figures simultaneously rose into the air, looking down at the crowd below. Their imposing saintly aura locked onto Lu Chen, their killing intent palpable.

All the civil and military officials and royal guards present held their breath, the atmosphere instantly becoming extremely tense, and a great battle was about to break out!

"Noisy."

A hint of impatience flashed in Lu Chen's eyes. He raised his finger and gently pointed at the void.

In an instant, the heavens and earth trembled!

A terrifying aura that could crush everything in the world suddenly swept through the void, containing the supreme power to suppress all heavens, and surged toward the three ancestors in mid-air!

The three royal saints' expressions changed drastically, their pupils contracted sharply, and an unprecedented, deadly crisis rose in their hearts!

"Not good! Full defense!"

The three dared not be careless and simultaneously unleashed their life's cultivation, summoning their most treasured natal magic weapons.

The ancient and imposing imperial jade seal, the Emperor-Suppressing Longsword resounding with dragon roars, and the dazzling Myriad Manifestations Dao Pearl—three supreme treasures—soared into the air, radiating boundless light and coalescing into three barriers that stretched across his body.

The disparity in strength is so great that it's like an insurmountable chasm!

Faced with the supreme power unleashed by Lu Chen's finger, the ultimate attack launched by the three saints and the protective glow of their three natal treasures were all as fragile as thin paper and shattered!

Boom—!

Three crisp sounds rang out simultaneously, and all the attacks instantly crumbled inch by inch. The radiant light was extinguished, and the magical artifacts trembled and flew backward, their spiritual light dimming!

--puff--!

Three muffled sounds of vomiting blood rang out simultaneously.

The three royal ancestors who had dominated the Tianyu Dynasty for thousands of years and guarded the forbidden area had their clothes torn apart, and they spat out several streams of bright red blood. Their saintly aura was rapidly weakening and decaying at a visible speed, making them look like useless people!

one move.

Three top royal saints were completely crushed!

The entire palace square was deathly silent!

All the civil and military officials, members of the imperial family, and guards were dumbfounded, their faces filled with shock and fear.

Amidst the crowd, Mu Lingzhi trembled violently, his eyes surging with extreme joy and relief, his heart filled with countless emotions: "Too strong! Absolutely too strong!"

"Thank goodness! Thank goodness my daughter Mu Qingcheng joined the Myriad Laws Sect, gaining such an unparalleled backer! This senior's strength has probably already surpassed that of an ordinary saint; he is likely a true Saint King!"

Mu Qingcheng, standing to the side, gazed intently at the composed and upright figure before her, her eyes filled with the utmost admiration and respect!

Amidst the deathly silence, Lu Chen remained calm, showing no sign of suppressing the three royal saints.

He raised one hand and suddenly grabbed at the endless void!

Boom!

A giant golden hand tore through the clouds, locked onto the direction of the First Prince's residence, and slammed into the void!

Everyone present was bewildered and confused, completely baffled by Lu Chen's intentions—why would he suddenly attack the First Prince's residence after just suppressing the royal patriarch?

Only the two figures hidden in the void of the First Prince's residence were instantly terrified!

"Oh no! We've been spotted! Run!"

The two Heavenly Demon Sect Saints, Jie'e and Jie'mie, turned pale and cried out in alarm, immediately trying to use their spiritual power to tear through the void and escape.

An invisible force of confinement had already enveloped the entire Prince's residence, freezing the space around the two of them completely, and preventing them from circulating their immense saintly power!

They looked up in despair as the enormous, golden hand that blotted out the sky crashed down, instantly gripping the two of them tightly in its palm!

The next second, the giant hand soared back into the air, carrying two struggling figures back to the palace square.

Bang, bang!

Two dull thuds sounded as the plane landed.

The two dignified elders of the late-stage Saint Realm of the Demonic Path were thrown heavily onto the bluestone ground in the center of the square like two dead dogs, their bones cracked, their demonic energy surging, and they were in a sorry state.

The entire audience erupted in uproar!

Everyone suddenly realized that there were outsiders hiding in the First Prince's residence!

Unbeknownst to everyone, from the moment Shen Zhixia killed the Second Prince on the street, Lu Chen's divine sense as an emperor had already detected the two of them hiding in the shadows and spying on him.

"System, investigate all information about the two individuals," Lu Chen silently commanded.

[Ding! Detection successful!]

[Name: Calamity, Destruction]

[Cultivation Level: Late-stage Saint Peak]

[Identity: Guardian Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect]

[Background: The two were secretly ordered by the Heavenly Demon Sect Master to infiltrate the Heavenly Edict Dynasty, assisting the Crown Prince Li Haoyang in developing his power, cultivating his followers, and seizing the throne. They also helped Li Haoyang assassinate the host and others, causing Mu Qingcheng a fate worse than death! Note: Li Haoyang has become a complete puppet of the Heavenly Demon Sect.]

"So that's how it is, it's the Heavenly Demon Sect again."

Lu Chen looked at the two people struggling on the ground, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips, a hint of chill flashing in his eyes.

The officials in the square were filled with astonishment and doubt, whispering among themselves, their eyes all focused on the two unfamiliar old men on the ground, wondering who these two saints who had appeared out of nowhere were.

At the front of the crowd, the eldest prince, Li Haoyang, who had seen the faces of the two men clearly, suddenly trembled violently and his face turned deathly pale!

Mu Qingcheng frowned slightly and asked softly, "Master, just who are these two people?"

"A member of the Heavenly Demon Sect."

"What! It's the Heavenly Demon Sect again!"

Mu Qingcheng's pretty face suddenly turned cold, and anger rose in her eyes. She turned her head instantly, her sharp gaze fixed on the panicked Li Haoyang, her heart filled with resentment.

Before Li Haoyang could refute, Lu Chen casually waved his hand, and a gentle yet domineering force of void energy instantly swept out.

Hiding behind the crowd, Li Haoyang had no way to resist. He was pulled into the air and slammed heavily onto the bluestone ground, rolling around several times in a sorry state.

Lu Chen's gaze swept indifferently over Emperor Li, whose face was stiff and who looked flustered. His tone carried a hint of cold mockery: "The Heavenly Decree Dynasty, how dare you. A legitimate dynasty, you actually collude with the demonic sect, the Heavenly Demon Sect."

"Nonsense! Absolutely not!"

Emperor Li was startled and immediately retorted sharply, his face showing both shock and anger.

"Our Heavenly Decree has been a legitimate lineage for generations, upholding the Dao and observing propriety. How could we possibly collude with the Demonic Sect! These two individuals are completely unknown to our royal family! Moreover, everyone knows that the Heavenly Demon Sect's leader only recently reached the Saint Realm. How could he possibly have two late-stage Saint Elders under his command? This is utterly baseless slander!"

He was filled with hatred and fear, and felt utterly aggrieved. Today's events were all caused by the Myriad Laws Sect!

The second son died tragically, the three great emperors were crippled and seriously injured, and now they are accused of the heinous crime of colluding with the demonic sect and committing extermination!

A boundless hatred festered in his heart, but facing Lu Chen, who could suppress three saints with a flick of his finger, he had no courage to resist. He could only fight to the death to defend himself, clear his name, and preserve the Li family's eternal legacy.

"Whether it's a frame-up or not, just ask your good son, and you'll know for sure."

Lu Chen chuckled lightly, said no more, and the faint pressure around him suddenly descended, precisely enveloping Jie'e and Jie'mie on the ground.

Boom!

A terrifying force of Dao crashed down!

The two elders of the Heavenly Demon Sect instantly let out extremely shrill screams, their bodies twisting and struggling violently. The layers of black demonic energy on their bodies could no longer be suppressed, surging and bulging wildly. The sinister and violent demonic aura instantly swept across the entire palace square!

A dark, demonic mist swirled around him, its demonic energy chilling to the bone, its evil and filth overwhelming!

At this moment, no one had any doubts left in their hearts!

"They really are from the Heavenly Demon Sect! The demonic energy is so strong!"

"No wonder their aura was so strange; they're demonic cultivators! The Heavenly Demon Sect has been hiding so well, possessing two late-stage Saint-level experts!"

"I finally understand! These two were captured from the First Prince's residence; they must be members of the demonic sect that the First Prince is secretly colluding with!"

The entire court was in an uproar, and strange, disdainful, and angry gazes were all fixed on Li Haoyang, who was lying paralyzed on the ground.

The evidence is irrefutable, and the evil is blatant!

Li Haoyang's evasive eyes, pale face, and panicked demeanor had already revealed the whole truth!

"I didn't! I didn't collude with the Demonic Sect! This is slander! This is a frame-up!"

Li Haoyang appeared to be insane, shouting and trying to explain, but his voice trembled and was weak, lacking any persuasiveness.

Emperor Li, who witnessed the whole thing, swayed suddenly, and several strands of white hair appeared at his temples, making him visibly age and become haggard.

Beloved son betrays his clan, the royal family is disgraced, the foundation is shattered, and powerful enemies loom...

In a mere moment, the glory of the Heavenly Decree Dynasty, which had lasted for ten thousand years, was almost destroyed!

Endless frustration, regret, anger, and despair swept over his mind, but when he looked at Lu Chen, who was calm and collected and looked down on everything, all his hatred could only be suppressed in his heart, and he dared not show it in the slightest.

He took a deep breath, suppressing all humiliation and hatred, and bowed deeply to Lu Chen, lowering his posture to the lowest possible level, his voice hoarse and bitter:

"Senior, please forgive me! My son is unruly and rebellious, colluding with demonic forces and committing a heinous crime. This is a misfortune for the Li family, a result of our failure to properly discipline him!"

"My Heavenly Decree Dynasty voluntarily annuls all marriage agreements and severs all ties with the Mu family from this day forward! This rebellious son, Li Haoyang, is unforgivable. Today, I hand him over to you, senior, for your discretion!"

"Father! No! Absolutely not!"

Li Haoyang's face turned ashen instantly. He screamed desperately, crawling towards Emperor Li, "I am your own son! You cannot abandon me! Father, save me!"

But Emperor Li's eyes were bloodshot, his heart was ashen, and he never looked at him again.

To ensure the survival of the royal family, he had no choice but to abandon this rebellious son!