Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 663: The New Emperor’s Last Shield?

The experts behind Yu Qingya and Yu Feiyan instantly erupted into motion.

The Earth Immortal Realm experts shot into the sky like streaks of light.

Immortal Ascension Realm cultivators followed closely behind.

Terrifying Qi swept across the entire Imperial Palace.

Meanwhile, the queens who had been acting so arrogantly only moments earlier instantly lost all composure.

Seeing numerous countless cultivators charging toward the ceremonial platform, their faces turned deathly pale.

Other than their status, their cultivation was meager. Even a Nascent Soul cultivator could kill them with a single finger.

One queen shrieked,

"P-Protect us!"

Another queen no longer maintained her noble bearing.

She hurriedly retreated behind the Imperial Guards.

"Guards! What are you standing there for?!"

"Stop them!"

The Empress Dowager’s complexion also changed drastically.

She had never expected Yu Qingya to truly attack.

"Quickly! Protect me!"

Fear appeared in the eyes of those women who had spent decades enjoying luxury within the palace.

Their previous arrogance had vanished completely.

All that remained was fear and panic.

Standing upon the ceremonial platform, Yu Zidi quietly observed everything.

However, contrary to most people’s expectations, not only did he show no fear, the corners of his mouth slowly lifted into a faint smile.

(Excellent!)

He had actually hoped Yu Qingya and Yu Feiyan would be the first to attack.

Only then...

Would they appear to be the aggressors before the countless witnesses gathered today.

Now, the entire Eastern Region had personally witnessed the two princesses launching an assault during the coronation.

Even if he personally strangled them to death, it would still be considered righteous.

Yu Zidi slowly shook his head.

"Fourth Sister..."

"Ninth Sister..."

"You’ve disappointed me."

His voice carried genuine regret.

"So, in the end, you’ve chosen to rebel."

He inwardly sneered.

(You really believed my only support consisted of a few military commanders and several insignificant noble clans?)

(How naïve! To think you’d launch an assault so confidently...)

At the forefront of Yu Feiyan’s forces, two Earth Immortal Realm experts burst forward.

One hailed from the Heaven Suppression Sect.

The other was from the Crimson Thunder Palace.

Capturing Yu Zidi...

Such a contribution would undoubtedly be the greatest achievement of today’s battle.

If they could accomplish it, then not only would their sects be spared, but they might also be heavily rewarded.

Without hesitation, the two accelerated once more.

Their terrifying cultivation instantly locked onto Yu Zidi.

Boom!

The surrounding space trembled violently.

The Heaven Suppression Sect elder respectfully cupped his fists while continuing forward.

"Your Highness, I’m afraid you’ll have to come with us."

Although his actions were decisive, his tone remained polite.

The Crimson Thunder Palace elder also smiled faintly.

"We mean no disrespect. If possible, we hope Your Highness won’t resist."

As if they were only following the orders of the Ninth Princess.

The two reached out simultaneously.

Their immense qi sealed the surrounding space.

Yu Zidi seemed completely trapped.

Many spectators subconsciously held their breath.

Could it be...

The battle would end before it had truly begun?

However, just as the two Earth Immortals were about to reach Yu Zidi, a calm voice suddenly echoed across the plaza.

"That’s enough!"

The next instant, a figure silently appeared before Yu Zidi.

No one saw how he had arrived.

It was as though he had always been standing there.

An elderly man dressed in plain gray robes calmly folded his hands behind his back.

The attacks of the two Earth Immortals came to an abrupt halt.

An invisible force completely blocked their advance.

Neither could move another inch.

Their expressions changed dramatically.

"You..."

The gray-robed elder calmly looked at them.

"Don’t think you can kill the Emperor before me!"

The entire ceremonial plaza instantly fell silent.

A moment later, countless cries of astonishment erupted.

"Royal Ancestor Xuande!"

"It’s actually Ancestor Xuande!"

"He intervened!"

Even the imperial officials looked stunned.

Everyone in the Desolate Heaven Empire knew of Xuande.

He was the strongest backing of the Imperial Family and was regarded as the Royal Ancestor, having served generations of the Yu Imperial Family.

However, what surprised them wasn’t his presence, but the fact that he never interfered in any affairs apart from matters concerning the survival of the Imperial Family.

As for the struggle for the throne, he neither cared nor supported any prince or princess.

Yet now, he had personally stepped forward.

And he was protecting Yu Zidi, which clearly showed his stance.

The Heaven Suppression Sect elder’s expression became solemn.

The Crimson Thunder Palace elder also frowned deeply.

Both knew that Xuande wasn’t a weak opponent.

Even if they outnumbered him, taking him down would not be an easy task.

However, neither of them showed the slightest intention of retreating.

After all...

Not far behind them, Frost Lily Pavilion’s Earth Immortal Ancestor, Su Binglan, slowly stepped forward.

Her white robes fluttered gently despite the absence of any wind.

An icy aura silently spread throughout the surroundings.

The temperature of the entire ceremonial plaza noticeably dropped.

Xuande was definitely more powerful individually, but could he stop three Earth Immortals?

The three Earth Immortals quietly formed a triangle around Xuande.

More importantly, their greatest advantage had never been these three Earth Immortals.

It was their overall strength.

Behind them stood the combined forces of the Crimson Thunder Palace, Heaven Suppression Sect, Frost Lily Pavilion, and numerous allied clans.

Their overall military strength vastly surpassed Yu Zidi’s visible forces.

Even if Xuande managed to stall the three of them, how long could Yu Zidi’s remaining subordinates survive?

Sooner or later, he would inevitably fall into their hands.

As for the chance that other guests might help Yu Zidi, they didn’t think they would.

Most of the major clans and sects that had not chosen a side until now had deliberately remained neutral throughout the entire struggle for the throne.

There was no reason for them to suddenly throw themselves into such a dangerous conflict at the very last moment.

As for the delegations from the other empires, that possibility was even less likely.

Why would they interfere in the internal throne struggle of another empire?

If anything, many would probably be delighted to see the Desolate Heaven Empire descend into civil war.

The greater the chaos, the more advantageous it would be for the surrounding empires.

Behind Yu Feiyan, Qin Lingxiao still made no move.

She quietly stood in the guise of an ordinary attendant, her gaze calmly sweeping across the battlefield before finally settling upon one particular group.

The Bai Clan!

Among everyone gathered within the Imperial Palace, if there was anyone capable of overturning today’s situation through sheer strength alone, it was undoubtedly the Bai Clan.

Even Xuande, she wasn’t overly concerned about.

With her strength, it would only take a few moves to defeat him.

However, if the Bai Clan elders interfered, then her strength would amount to nothing.

Therefore, she wanted to see what the Bai Clan’s attitude was.

Fortunately, the Bai Clan remained seated.

They didn’t display the slightest intention of intervening.

Seeing this, Qin Lingxiao secretly relaxed slightly.

Based on everything she had observed, the Bai Clan had never shown any interest in involving themselves in the Imperial Family’s struggle for the throne.

As long as no one provoked them, they generally remained spectators.

However, a trace of regret still flashed across Qin Lingxiao’s eyes.

She couldn’t help but think back to the incident involving Long Haotian.

Back then, she had impulsively demanded that Bai Zihan hand Long Haotian over to her.

That single decision had unnecessarily created friction between herself and the Bai Clan.

Had she not made that demand, she would have felt far more confident proceeding with today’s plan.

Even knowing that the Bai Clan possessed Golden Immortal Realm experts, she could have acted without much concern.

Now, although the Bai Clan appeared content to watch from the sidelines, there was no telling when they might decide to make a move against Yu Feiyan, believing her to be the same person who had previously invaded the Bai Clan.

So, for now, since her force could easily take on Yu Zidi, Qin Lingxiao decided to watch queitly from the sideline.

And indeed, even without Qin Lingxiao making a move, the battle was heavily in Yu Feiyan’s favor.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Terrifying explosions continuously echoed across the Imperial Palace.

At the center of the battlefield, Xuande was being completely suppressed.

Facing the combined attacks of three Earth Immortal Realm experts, he had no opportunity to retaliate.

He was forced into a purely defensive position.

Boom!

Another powerful attack slammed into his Heaven-Grade defensive artifact.

The golden barrier shook violently.

Xuande’s face turned increasingly pale.

The only reason he had not been defeated was because he had completely abandoned offense.

Like a turtle retreating into its shell, he hid behind his defensive artifact, pouring all of his Qi into maintaining its protective barrier.

Every attack he received further depleted his Qi.

It was only a matter of time before his defenses collapsed.

Meanwhile, the rest of the battlefield was no better.

Although Yu Zidi had dispatched a large number of Imperial Guards and loyal military forces to hold the line...

They stood no chance against the combined might of the three top sects.

The Heaven Suppression Sect.

The Crimson Thunder Palace.

The Frost Lily Pavilion.

Backed by numerous allied clans, they steadily overwhelmed the imperial forces.

One defensive line after another collapsed.

Imperial Guards fell in large numbers.

The once orderly formation rapidly descended into chaos.

The battlefield was completely one-sided.

To the countless spectators watching from afar, Yu Zidi had already lost.