Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Haoxuan, this matter is not as simple as you think..."

"No!"

Faced with Yun Haoxuan's stern questioning, Yun Xiaotian was about to explain when he was abruptly interrupted by the former.

"Father, I saw everything that just happened!"

"Not only did you collude with the Demonic Cult, but you even murdered Chen Jinnan, the commander of the Imperial Guards, and now you intend to kill His Majesty and Chairman Xu, among others...!"

"Even now, are you still planning to lie to me?!"

Yun Haoxuan's face was pale, and his tone was excited; he still seemed somewhat incredulous.

After all, his father and elder brother, whom he respected and admired in his daily life and who had always considered themselves righteous cultivators, had suddenly become traitors who colluded with the demonic sect!

Thinking of this, Yun Haoxuan couldn't help but feel his Dao heart shattered!

"Haoxuan, now that you know all this, I will no longer hide it from you."

Seeing this, Yun Xiaotian frowned slightly, then said slowly and coldly, "My current alliance with the Wusheng Sect is only for the sake of the future of our entire Yun family, numbering in the thousands. This is not treason, but a matter of life and death!"

"Haoxuan, you probably don't know what that dog emperor Ren Tianxing has done to our Yun family behind our backs...?"

At this point, Yun Xiaotian crossed his arms again, a look of resentment and hatred appearing on his lewd face, as if he had an irreconcilable feud with Ren Tianxing and the entire Ren clan. "As the old saying goes, serving a ruler is like serving a tiger..."

"That dog emperor Ren Tianxing has long harbored the intention to completely wipe out our Yun family. If I, your father, do not act now, the only fate for our Yun family will be annihilation, with our entire clan wiped out and utterly destroyed!"

"Father, is everything you're saying true?!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Haoxuan still looked incredulous, "This, this can't be possible...!"

Because the Yun family is not only the first aristocratic family in Dongyun Kingdom, but also the descendants of the founding heroes. Back then, the ancestors of the Yun family not only followed Emperor Ren Wudi, the founding emperor of Dongyun Kingdom, in his campaigns in the south and north, but also made countless contributions!

Therefore, it is highly unlikely that Ren Tianxing would target the Yun family.

After all, this move is tantamount to cutting off one's own left and right arms, and it brings absolutely no benefit!

"impossible?"

"Hmph! What's impossible about it!"

Yun Xiaotian gave another cold laugh, then shifted his gaze to Ren Tianxing, who was seriously injured not far away. "Haoxuan, although I have paid far less attention to you than your elder brother Yun Ting over the years, have I ever lied to you even once?"

"That dog emperor Ren Tianxing issued the 'Decree of Grace' a year ago, not only separating our Yun family's direct and collateral branches, but also dividing up all our assets and territories..."

"This move is ostensibly an act of benevolence, but in reality, it's a way to weaken the power of the vassal states! This dog emperor's ultimate goal is only one thing: to completely annihilate our Yun family!"

"Haoxuan, do you understand now?"

After speaking, Yun Xiaotian glanced back at Yun Haoxuan, who was still standing there in a daze, as if his current alliance with the Wusheng Demonic Sect to rebel was merely for self-preservation!

"Yun Xiaotian, I admit that I had some selfish motives when I issued the 'Decree of Grace,' but it's not as you claim..."

Faced with Yun Xiaotian's explanation, Yun Haoxuan remained silent for a moment, but Ren Tianxing, who was not far away, suddenly spoke up, as if there was something else going on behind the scenes.

"The Yun family is a founding clan that followed the founding emperor in his campaigns across the north and south, making countless contributions. No matter how much I fear the Yun family, I will never suppress them behind their backs, let alone put the entire Yun family to death..."

At this point, Ren Tianxing took a deep breath and continued, "As for the decree of grace I issued back then, it was merely because your Yun family has been invading and expanding everywhere in recent years, not only extending your influence into the territories of other aristocratic families in the capital, but also repeatedly overstepping your bounds. This is truly not the duty of a subject..."

"Hmph, that's utter nonsense!"

Suddenly interrupting Ren Tianxing, Yun Xiaotian's eyes flashed with killing intent, as if he felt he had the victory in his grasp and was unwilling to waste any more words with the other party.

"Haoxuan, I'm giving you a chance to serve the family: kill this damned emperor!"

Seeing that Yun Haoxuan was still frozen in place, Yun Xiaotian shouted angrily again, "What are you standing there for, you idiot? Hurry up and make your move!"

"Yun Haoxuan, His Majesty's words are all true. Do you really intend to collude with the remnants of the Demonic Sect and bear the crime of treason? Perhaps there is still a chance to turn back now..."

Seemingly sensing a hint of wavering in Yun Haoxuan's heart, Han Che secretly transmitted his voice, probing the question.

Although Yun Haoxuan, the second young master, is far inferior to his elder brother Yun Ting in every aspect, he is born with a strong sense of justice. He not only considers himself a righteous cultivator, but also deeply despises evil and heretical people.

In addition, before Yun Haoxuan was admitted to Luoxing Academy, he had also spent some time in Luochuan County and served as a squad leader, so Han Che knew the former very well.

.....

Not far from the Hall of Supreme Harmony, in front of a pile of ruins

"Brother Liancheng, are you alright?"

Ren Tianxing struggled to his feet again, then looked at Xu Liancheng, who was also seriously injured, with a solemn expression.

Although Yun Haoxuan's sudden appearance not only interrupted the battle but also gave the two of them a brief respite, the current situation is still far from optimistic.

"I am currently unharmed, Your Majesty need not worry."

Faced with Ren Tianxing's concerns, Xu Liancheng merely shook his head slightly, his gaze also falling on Yun Haoxuan not far away. "Hehe, it seems things are getting more and more interesting..."

Like Yun Xiaotian and the others, he did not expect that Yun Haoxuan, the second-generation scion of the Yun family, would not only not support his father and brothers' rebellion, but would instead turn around and support the royal family and the court. This was quite rare!

"There might still be a chance if we turn back now..."

"But my father and older brother have never lied to me, and they would never harm me..."

Yun Haoxuan clenched his fists, veins popping on his forehead, as if he were in a state of indecision.

"No!"

"I am the second young master of the prestigious Yun family, a former disciple of the Sunset Academy. How could I possibly collude with the remnants of the Demonic Sect...!"

Yun Haoxuan clenched his teeth, seemingly having finally made up his mind. "Old Han is right! I can't let Father and my elder brother continue down this wrong path...!"

"Father, elder brother! Stop...!"

His gaze shifted again, landing on Yun Xiaotian and the others not far away. Yun Haoxuan spoke nervously and anxiously, "Associating with the Demonic Sect is destined to end badly. There's still a chance to turn back...!"

"Moreover, His Majesty has always been kind and benevolent. Our Yun family's current prosperity is inseparable from His Majesty's past favor..."

"What did you say?!"

Seeing Yun Haoxuan openly betray him and oppose him, Yun Xiaotian's face darkened, becoming extremely ugly. "You bastard! You've only been out gallivanting for a few years, and now you don't even listen to your father?!"

"No! Father, I just...!"

"Shut up!"

With another furious shout, interrupting Yun Haoxuan's explanation, Yun Xiaotian's face was ashen. "You treacherous, disloyal son! If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have sent you to Falling Star Academy to cultivate in the first place...!"

"Now that you've only learned a smattering of skills, you dare to challenge your own father? It seems I've spoiled you too much all these years...!"

"Second brother, you have greatly disappointed Father...!"

Yun Xiaotian flew into a rage on the spot, while Yun Ting, standing to the side, also looked serious, clearly disappointed by his younger brother Yun Haoxuan's betrayal.

"Although this young man's talent and strength are average, ranking only eighteenth on the Hidden Dragon List of the Four Kingdoms of Lingnan, he harbors a strong desire to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, even at the cost of turning against his father and brothers. He's quite interesting..."

Seeing Yun Haoxuan turn against his father and brother, Xu Liancheng narrowed his eyes and looked thoughtful.

Han Che, standing to the side, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, seemingly quite pleased with the outcome.

After all, the situation is critical right now, and only if the Yun family has internal strife can they have a glimmer of hope!

"Ting'er, subdue this rebellious son for your father. After we deal with that dog of an emperor, Ren Tianxing, I will personally deal with this traitorous son!"

Seemingly feeling somewhat ashamed, Yun Xiaotian suppressed his anger and shouted out again.

After all, in front of everyone, his son not only did not support him, but instead supported his enemy. Yun Xiaotian was naturally furious and could not accept it!

"Yes, Father."

Upon hearing the order, Yun Ting stepped forward, a cold glint in his eyes as he looked at Yun Haoxuan opposite him. "Second brother, don't blame your elder brother for being ruthless. This is not only Father's order, but also your own doing...!"