It's time to become a fairy.

She raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of inquiry flashing in her eyes.

Before she could carefully examine whether the Heavenly God Transformation truly suppressed the black power, a black figure appeared in her field of vision outside the door. The figure was shrouded in black power, and a halo of Dao Realm light composed entirely of black power was slowly rotating behind his head, making him look extremely eerie. His face was shrouded in black power, and the Yin energy could not be clearly simulated, making him difficult to see clearly.

"You unfilial son! You murdered your father and mother, and now you practice such heinous arts that are punishable by both heaven and man. Do you intend to lead the Heavenly Court to the same fate as the previous dynasty?"

The old emperor was enveloped in divine power, and the Heavenly God Transformation he used had a completely different effect than that used by Su Qing'er.

If Su Qing'er under the Heavenly God Transformation was an ethereal fairy, then the old emperor was like a god who governs all living beings, as if he could control the operation of the world. His aura was fully unleashed, and the six-ring Dao Realm halo appeared behind his head.

However, the Dao Realm halo on his body at this moment appeared tattered. The halo became more and more damaged as it progressed. The sixth halo, which was also the largest, was even patching up the cracks, leaving only a broken outline, and it could collapse at any moment.

"What a terrible ending that drags the previous dynasty into the past! What a rebellious law that deserves to be condemned by both heaven and man!"

The figure who entered spoke in a faint, ethereal voice, making it impossible to tell whether he was male or female. A smile, shrouded in black power, extended to his ears, chillingly revealing the figure: "What a magnificent and grand reason you have, but as far as I know, it won't be long before all of this will be irrelevant to me."

The old emperor frowned and roared, "Where did you hear this rumor from...?"

"What a rumor! Then I wonder who wrote this memorial in my hand?"

Before he could finish speaking, a golden memorial suddenly appeared in the hand of the figure shrouded in black mist, and his voice became high-pitched and sharp: "Just because that damned fox entered the harem, Mother was banished to the Void and has not returned since. Now Father Emperor wants to depose me as Crown Prince. Before long, is he planning to completely annihilate me here?"

"Have you thought about the Empress Dowager, or about how I feel!"

A large amount of black matter boiled up and swept towards the old emperor. The old emperor snorted coldly, and a broken sword appeared in his hand at some point. He used the sword to cut off the hand of the black figure holding the golden memorial and took the golden memorial from him.

The black figure was enraged. With its other fair hand, it drew a blade and plunged it into the old emperor's back, shattering the old emperor's sixth Dao Realm light wheel.

A terrifying force swept around, and the Yin energy finally couldn't hold on any longer. The scene before her eyes shattered completely, leaving Ye Qingge standing there, still processing what had just happened.

"Did the new emperor assassinate the old emperor because of a power struggle? And is he planning to depose the new emperor from his position as crown prince? What were the old emperor's intentions...?"

Her gaze deepened. Originally, Ye Qingge didn't quite understand why the Demon Queen, as the leader of the demon race, would marry the Heavenly Emperor. Now it seemed that the Demon Queen's methods were extraordinary.

"However, although the demon race was powerful when the Demon Emperor was in power, it was not enough for the old emperor to pay such a price to win over the demon race. I'm afraid there are other hidden reasons behind this."

Rubbing her temples, Ye Qingge pulled herself together. With limited information, she could only make a rough analysis.

After collecting everything in the palace, Ye Qingge left and returned to the entrance.

The five palace maids' attitudes were noticeably different from before. They were no longer arrogant and haughty. When Ye Qingge approached, they all bowed their heads and bowed respectfully, clearly intimidated by Ye Qingge's previous actions.

After glancing at the palace maid who had just followed her, and seeing the maid's frightened expression, Ye Qingge strolled back onto the imperial carriage.

Seeing the probing gazes cast upon the eight Great Sages, Ye Qingge made a reassuring gesture and said, "Let's go to Ning Shen Palace."

Ning Shen Palace is Consort Su's residence in the harem. As the former demon queen, Consort Su has great authority in the Heavenly Court. In addition to the palace in the harem, she also has many mansions and properties in other parts of the Heavenly Court. Ye Qingge is currently living in one of these mansions outside the harem.

However, compared to her residence outside the palace, Consort Su, as a member of the Heavenly Emperor's harem, mostly lived in the Ning Shen Palace within the inner palace, which was also one of the locations where the incident occurred.

The imperial carriage rose abruptly and, amidst the complex and fearful gazes of the five palace maids, departed from the late emperor's bedchamber.

Half an hour later

Inside the Ning Shen Palace, Ye Qingge's imperial palanquin landed and entered the palace. With the special privileges promised by the new emperor, calling it an imperial palanquin in the harem was nothing special to Ye Qingge. Apart from not being able to bring the other seven sages, it was not much different from before.

At the entrance of Ning Shen Palace, Great Sage Feng Xi was intercepted as before, but this time the palace maid did not accompany her, seemingly having learned from the lesson of the previous palace maid.

Having collected all the remaining mediums from the palace, Ye Qingge continued to use the Soul-Connecting Technique.

After several failed attempts, the first successful Soul-Binding Technique did not result in Consort Su, but rather in the Emperor and Empress.

This was a woman who fit the image of an empress in people's imagination. She was dressed in a golden phoenix robe, elegant and noble, and made an excellent first impression. If it weren't for the Soul-Connecting Technique, Ye Qingge would have been deceived by her appearance.

Under the influence of the Soul-Binding Technique, the Empress and the Emperor seem to have had a disagreement with the late Emperor on some matter, and have begun to use their own means to contact the celestial officials, plotting something.

Before they could even act, the Imperial Guards, who had already received orders, broke down the door and subdued them.

"No wonder it was exiled to the Ruins for a hundred years and never brought back... The affairs of the imperial family are truly chaotic."

Ye Qingge shook her head; this wasn't her concern. She continued to use the Soul-Connecting Technique to gather evidence.

After succeeding three times in a row, Ye Qingge finally saw Consort Su's appearance on the fourth success.

Under the influence of the Soul-Binding Technique, Consort Su was extremely weak, even weaker than Ye Qingge had seen in the mansion. After her cultivation level dropped after studying dark power, she was only at the early stage of the fifth level of the Heavenly Realm. When the new emperor, who was still the crown prince, broke in, he only managed to cut off one of the crown prince's hands before she perished in the Ning Shen Palace.

Facing certain death, Consort Su showed no fear, but instead revealed a cold smile: "Only by embracing all things can we truly usher in great prosperity. The Emperor and Empress have gone astray, and your path is even more absurdly wrong. Attempting to suppress everything with force will only result in being devoured by that force in the end!"

Before the Crown Prince could even make a move, Consort Su's aura erupted and dissolved into the Ning Shen Palace.

As the Yin energy dissipated, Consort Su's last words left Ye Qingge deep in thought for a long time before she left Ning Shen Palace and continued on to the next place.

The battle between the late emperor and the new emperor spanned a vast area, affecting numerous palaces. Ye Qingge expended considerable effort, but in most places she only managed to capture fleeting glimpses of the fighting. However, within many palaces, she uncovered numerous secrets of the harem—secrets of celestial officials, those between maids and palace servants, and more…

After traversing four palaces, Ye Qingge finally found what she was looking for.

Having snatched the memorial, the late emperor rushed to this palace. Before the crown prince could catch up, he quickly used his divine power, and the seal in his hand instantly transformed into a stream of light, disappearing into the distant palace.

There seemed to be something in the memorial that the late emperor cared about, but the image simulated by the yin energy was only clear in the late emperor's appearance, while most of the others were in a blurry state. Before Ye Qingge could see the changes clearly, the crown prince had already arrived and chased after the late emperor.

The gathered Yin energy collapsed under the battle between the two sides. After the Yin energy dissipated, Ye Qingge had returned to the precious carriage.

"A memorial that could make the late emperor care so much must have concealed a backup plan of his, but where exactly is this backup plan?"

Countless thoughts churned in her mind, and doubts arose from the depths of her heart. Before Ye Qingge could finish pondering, they had already arrived at the new palace.

It took Ye Qingge three days to explore most of the palaces. She had pieced together a rough timeline in her mind, but several questions remained.

"Consort Su passed away in Ning Shen Palace, but I searched the entire palace and found no trace of where the late emperor had perished. In the late emperor's harem, I did not find a single one of his concubines. As far as I know, the emperor and empress hold the highest positions in the harem, followed by Consort Su, and then about thirty other concubines. But I did not find a single one here!"

"Besides that, where exactly did the late emperor have a backup plan..."

……

……

After spending half a day studying in the mansion, Ye Qingge devoted the rest of her time to inquiring about the situation in various departments of the Heavenly Court.

On the surface, it was an inquiry, but in reality, it was a test to find out how many celestial officials had sided with him, how many remained neutral, or even sided with the new emperor.

After a few days of probing, Ye Qingge had roughly arrived at the conclusion.

"The celestial officials who openly pledged allegiance to the new emperor accounted for roughly 20 percent, while there were some whose allegiance was not so clear. The new emperor could mobilize more than 40 percent of the celestial officials. This force was enough to maintain the normal operation of the Heavenly Court, but it was still quite a distance from having real power."

"Among the remaining celestial officials, those who are dissatisfied with the Emperor's actions, those who harbor suspicions about the late Emperor's death, and those influenced by various other factors, roughly thirty percent of the celestial officials stand against the new Emperor and can be used by me. Among the remaining nearly thirty percent of neutral officials, many can also be drawn into my camp based on the secrets I have uncovered these past few days..."

"Besides the Heavenly Court, there are also the Underworld, the Demon Clan, and other forces outside the Heavenly Court vying for power. The Demon Clan is my stronghold and can be used by me. There is also a tendency to cooperate with the Underworld King... The key is that in the upcoming struggle, whoever can uphold the righteousness will be able to win in the next battle."

Righteousness!

This is crucial. By seizing the moral high ground, Ye Qingge will gain the support of the majority. Unless the new emperor has already gained an absolute advantage, Ye Qingge will have a chance to succeed.

"I've done all I can. Now, all I can do is try my best and leave the rest to fate."

Taking a deep breath, Ye Qingge changed into a formal suit, boarded the imperial carriage, and headed towards the Lingxiao Palace.

In the Lingxiao Palace of the Ninth Heaven

All the immortals gathered, and all the gods paid homage.

Countless Dao Realm experts, having heard of the seven-day agreement between Ye Qingge and the new Emperor, gathered here. The entire Lingxiao Palace was filled not only with celestial officials from the Heavenly Court, but also with powerful figures from the demon race, the underworld, and other regions. The Underworld Lord stood in the first tier below the new Heavenly Emperor, with several celestial officials and powerful figures from various foreign races guarding different parts of the Heavenly Court standing beside him.

The results of this investigation are of extraordinary significance, as they concern the future of the entire Supreme Emperor Heavenly Court and even the myriad realms under its jurisdiction. Every member of each race who came here possessed strength no less than the fourth level of the Dao Realm. It can be said that this place has gathered almost all of the current powerhouses, filling the entire Lingxiao Palace with a solemn and serious atmosphere.

The atmosphere, which had been quiet, finally broke out when Ye Qingge arrived.

Dressed in formal attire, Ye Qingge walked step by step from outside the hall into the palace, instantly attracting the attention of everyone in the Lingxiao Palace.

"Sister Su has finally arrived."

The newly enthroned emperor stood up and laughed heartily, "The seven-day period has come to an end. I wonder how Sister Su's investigation into the late emperor's death is going. Speaking of which, I haven't bestowed a title upon Sister Su yet. Once this matter is over, I should give Sister Su a suitable title."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

Ye Qingge bowed slightly, and when her gaze met the Emperor's again, her aura suddenly burst forth: "The investigation has lived up to expectations. After seven days of investigation, it is indeed true that someone else murdered the late Emperor!"

Chapter 65 The Mastermind Behind the Scenes: Why Did His Majesty Betray the Heavenly Court?

The new emperor's expression turned serious. He said, "All the gods are here today. If you cannot provide concrete evidence after saying these words, Sister Su, I will have no choice but to punish you!"

"If it cannot be proven, I am willing to accept the punishment."

Ye Qingge smiled slightly and calmly said, "If it can be proven, I hope Your Majesty will not forget your promise, execute the true culprit, cast his soul into the Heavenly Prison for ten thousand years, and issue an edict of self-reproach."

The new emperor narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint flashing within them: "I will not forget my promise. Let's begin."

Using the Hongmeng Breathing Technique to keep her mind calm, Ye Qingge took a deep breath, paused for a moment, and smiled, "I'm sure all of you immortals and gods have heard about the cause of this incident, but not everyone knows the specifics, so I'll start from the beginning and tell you the story again."

"A year ago, the late Emperor and Consort Su both perished in the Heavenly Court. After a six-month investigation by His Majesty, it was finally concluded that the late Emperor had been in a weakened state beforehand and was ultimately ambushed and killed by Consort Su, resulting in their deaths."

"But according to the evidence obtained by the great demon saints, this is not the case."

Ye Qingge presented the evidence that the Great Sage Equaling Heaven had previously presented one by one: "According to the evidence obtained by the Great Sages, when Father Emperor was still alive, he displayed his strength at the hunting party a year and a half ago, killing a ferocious beast at the fifth level of the Dao Realm with a single arrow. At that time, there were rumors that the beast was already severely injured before Father Emperor shot it, but according to the information, this is not the case."

Unlike demonic beasts, ferocious beasts, no matter how high their cultivation level, do not develop intelligence and still act according to their wild instincts, therefore they do not belong to the demon race.

As Ye Qingge spoke, one piece of evidence appeared before everyone's eyes. It was a comparison made by the Great Sage of the Demon Clan before and after the Hunting Meeting. After a moment, Ye Qingge reached out and lightly pointed to several other pieces of evidence: "This is only one of them. If it can be concluded that it is a coincidence, then the accumulation of these events in the following six months shows that Father Emperor was not injured at all."

"On the contrary, my mother was seriously injured and has no ability to kill my father."

"If that's the case, it's not enough to overturn the evidence again. However, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven unexpectedly obtained the murder weapon used by the murderer to kill his father. Such a murder weapon can only be used by someone with the cultivation level of the sixth level of the Dao Realm. This is the beginning of the incident."

Ye Qingge waved her hand, revealing the blade that had been sealed in the crystal coffin to everyone.

Below the platform, the expressions of the immortals and gods varied. Some were calm, while others were surprised. Although many of them had heard about what happened today, they didn't really know the specifics.

A celestial official, ranked alongside the Underworld Lord, chuckled, "But that alone cannot clear Consort Su of suspicion. As far as I know, Consort Su's Demon God Transformation was enough to reach the sixth level of the Dao Realm..."

Ye Qingge shook her head and interrupted: "Strength and cultivation are two different things. If one's strength reaches the sixth level of the Dao Realm, one can achieve this through many means. However, the method of using this murder weapon requires one's true cultivation to reach that level. Only by reaching the sixth level of the Dao Realm can one control the murder weapon and mobilize the special power above."

"And this energy is the key to my father's demise!"

All the immortals' gazes were drawn to the elusive, peculiar energy emanating from the crystal coffin blade in Ye Qingge's hand. Wisps of black power permeated the blade, sometimes transforming into mist, sometimes becoming part of the blade itself, vigorously eroding the few drops of blood on it, as if the blood held a great allure for it.

Even after being isolated for a long time, the blood on it was still bright red and dripping, as if it had just fallen. It contained the terrifying vitality unique to the sixth level of the Dao Realm, even stronger than that of an ordinary sixth level Dao Realm cultivator. The blood had a special power that made these dark forces unable to do anything to it.

This dark power erupted from all parts of the blade, as if the entire blade was forged from this special power. Even though it was separated from the crystal coffin, everyone could feel the evil power contained within it.

"The Spirit Sealing Coffin—even the strongest sealing materials currently available cannot seal it. This power seems to originate from the previous dynasty..."

One of the celestial officials' pupils contracted, and extreme panic rose in his heart.

Most of the celestial officials in the Heavenly Court had experienced the era when the founding emperor was conquering the world, and had heard of this power. With the foundation of the previous dynasty, even if the Heavenly Emperor's abilities were insufficient, he could at least extend his life for tens of thousands of years. However, it was the arrival of this power that led to the complete destruction of the previous dynasty.

The Supreme Emperor's Heavenly Court was established because the Heavenly God Transformation activated by the bloodline of the Great Ancestor could purify this power and completely annihilate it, thus opening up the Supreme Emperor's Heavenly Court. However, even so, the Great Ancestor was corrupted and perished as a result.

And now, this power has actually reappeared in the world!