Chapter 1268: End Our Family Line

After inquiring around the city, Ye Guan found the location of Tian Chen's palace.

By the time Ye Guan and Fan Shan arrived at the palace, it was already dark. When they reached the front gates, they opened, and Tian Chen walked out with a smile. "Brother Ye."

Ye Guan wasn't surprised. Given his current strength, he could sense someone secretly following him. However, there was no malice, which made it clear that Tian Chen had arranged people to protect him.

Looking at the youth in front of him, Ye Guan felt a sense of familiarity and smiled. "Brother Chen."

Tian Chen grinned. "Let's talk inside."

Ye Guan nodded. "Alright."

Under Tian Chen's lead, Ye Guan and Fan Shan entered the palace, passed through a garden, and arrived at a small hall where servants promptly served tea and pastries for them to eat.

Tian Chen looked at Ye Guan and smiled. "Brother Ye, why did you come here?"

Ye Guan nodded. "I'm here to bid you farewell."

Tian Chen was surprised. "Farewell?"

"Yes, I plan to go elsewhere."

Tian Chen thought for a moment and then said, "That might be for the best. This place is rife with turmoil. Staying here isn't good for you."

Ye Guan nodded. Suddenly, he recalled something and asked, "How are things between you and your elder brother?"

"He has stopped causing trouble for me."

Ye Guan smiled. "That's good."

Ye Guan then took out a transmission talisman and handed it to Tian Chen. "This is a transmission talisman. You can contact me anytime using this talisman. If you're ever in trouble, no matter how far away I am or whether I've recovered my strength or not, I'll come to help you."

Tian Chen did not refuse. He accepted the talisman with a smile. "Alright!"

He then took out a jade token and handed it to Ye Guan. "This is my Dragon Token. Within the Heavenly Tomb Empire, you can use this token to withdraw Creation Spiritual Crystals from any Heavenly Dragon Commerce branch, but you can only withdraw a few tens of thousands per year!"

"Hahaha, all right." Ye Guan laughed. "Got it."

He put away the jade token and turned to Fan Shan, who was busy eating the pastries. "Let's go."

Fan Shan quickly grabbed a piece of pastry and walked up to Ye Guan.

Ye Guan looked at Tian Chen. "Farewell."

Tian Chen said, "Until we meet again."

Ye Guan nodded and led Fan Shan away.

As they stepped out of the hall, nine armored guards suddenly appeared in front of them.

Ye Guan was stunned, and he turned to look at Tian Chen, who was also puzzled.

Tian Chen quickly walked out and glared at the middle-aged man leading the group. "Gu Fa, what are you doing?"

Gu Fa bowed respectfully. "Your Highness, by the Consort's order, we are here to apprehend him."

"My mother?"

Tian Chen was confused. "What is going on? Why would my mother arrest him?"

Gu Fa said respectfully, "Your Highness, we have just received news that this person is a wanted criminal of the Genesis Daoist Temple."

A wanted criminal of the Genesis Daoist Temple?!

Tian Chen turned to Ye Guan in shock. "Brother Ye, you..."

Ye Guan nodded without hiding anything. "Indeed, I am enemies with the Genesis Daoist Temple."

Tian Chen was stunned. He had never expected Ye Guan to be an enemy of the Genesis Daoist Temple. This left him unsure of how to respond.

The Genesis Daoist Temple was a top-tier powerhouse within the Heavenly Tomb Civilization, and they were an organization that even the Heavenly Tomb Empire couldn't afford to ignore.

Gu Fa suddenly commanded, "Seize him!"

"Stop!" Tian Chen roared. He stepped in front of Ye Guan and glared at Gu Fa. "Gu Fa, I'll go see my mother. Wait here and don't do anything. If you dare touch him before I return, I'm going to kill you myself!"

Gu Fa said solemnly, "Your Highness, we have received information that the First Prince also knows Ye Guan is a wanted criminal of the Genesis Daoist Temple. If he leaves, he will fall into the First Prince's hands, who will use this matter against you."

Tian Chen was silent.

The Genesis Daoist Temple had been maintaining a good relationship with the Heavenly Tomb Empire due to their common enemy—the Ancient Demon Clan.

Just as Gu Fa was about to speak, Tian Chen beat him to the chase, saying, "Gu Fa, I know you're following orders, and I won't make things difficult for you, but don't make things difficult for me either.

"I'll go to the palace and speak with my mother. Until I return, you are not to act. Otherwise, I'll never forgive you!"

Gu Fa hesitated before nodding. "Understood."

Tian Chen turned to Ye Guan and solemnly said, "Brother Ye, I'm sorry for this unexpected situation. Please wait here. I'll be back soon."

Ye Guan thought for a moment and said, "I can leave now."

Tian Chen shook his head. "Brother Ye, this matter is complicated. Don't act rashly. Just wait for me!"

Looking at Tian Chen's serious expression, Ye Guan smiled. "Alright."

Tian Chen nodded and disappeared.

Gu Fa glanced at Ye Guan and led his men aside.

Fan Shan held onto Ye Guan's hand, looking nervous.

Ye Guan smiled and reassured her. "Don't be afraid."

Fan Shan nodded.

Ye Guan glanced at Gu Fa and his men in the distance before falling into deep contemplation. Since the Heavenly Tomb Empire had learned that he was wanted by the Genesis Daoist Temple, the temple probably knew his whereabouts by now.

Ye Guan frowned deeply.

Suddenly, Little Pagoda's voice echoed in his mind. "As far as I can remember, isn't there a big shot from the Heavenly Tomb Civilization looking for you? That Upper God or something?"

𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Ye Guan shook his head. "I've read a ton of books but found no mention of such a figure."

Little Pagoda sounded puzzled. "How can that be? Isn't he part of the Heavenly Tomb Civilization? Or is he a part of a group that is independent from the Heavenly Tomb Empire?"

Ye Guan shook his head. "No idea."

***

Meanwhile, Tian Chen soon made his way to Consort Qin's hall.

Consort Qin was sitting gracefully on a couch, and she revealed a stern face upon seeing Ye Guan.

Tian Chen strode up and demanded, "Mother, why are you doing this?!"

Consort Qin stared at Tian Chen. "Do you know who he is? He's a wanted criminal of the Genesis Daoist Temple; he's on their universe-wide wanted list!"

Tian Chen remained expressionless. "So what?"

Consort Qin's brows furrowed in anger. "You already caused chaos by violating ancestral laws for him and that girl. However, he's a wanted criminal, so you must cut ties with him, or you'll be implicated and face ruin!"

Tian Chen said sternly, "Mother, have you ever thought about this? As a prince of the Heavenly Tomb Empire, I have unparalleled resources as well as the imperial dragon energy.

"Among the younger generation, I'm almost unparalleled. However, when those Ancient Demon Clan experts ambushed me, Brother Ye effortlessly killed them all with a single strike!"

Tian Chen took a deep breath and added, "Mother, Brother Ye is no ordinary person. If we stab him in the back, that would bring disaster upon us."

"Disaster?!" Consort Qin was furious. "Who do you think he is? The young master of a Tier Ten Civilization? You're being ridiculous here!"

Tian Chen retorted, "What if that really is the case?"

"Nonsense!" The furious Consort Qin exuded a commanding presence. "With such indecisiveness, how do you expect to claim the throne?"

Tian Chen didn't back down. "Mother, Brother Ye's power is extraordinary. If we harm him now, we will be digging our own graves."

"If he's so extraordinary, why has he fallen to that state?"

Tian Chen hesitated. "Perhaps he's being nurtured in secret."

"You!" Consort Qin glared at Tian Chen, breathing heavily in rage.

Tian Chen pleaded, "Mother, I know you're worried about me and fear that my elder brother will use this against me. But if we harm Brother Ye, we may provoke someone

truly

terrifying."

Consort Qin took a deep breath. "The Ancient Demon Clan is getting busy. At this sensitive time, the emperor cannot afford to offend the Genesis Daoist Temple.

"You must sever ties with Ye Guan and make your position clear. If the Genesis Daoist Temple allies with your elder brother, you'll stand no chance!"

Tian Chen was silent.

Consort Qin warned, "Don't disappoint me!"

Tian Chen shook his head. "Mother, I can't promise that. If I let Brother Ye go now, it's like sentencing him to death. I can't do that."

He knew that Ye Guan couldn't possibly leave the capital due to the seal on his cultivation base.

Consort Qin glared at Tian Chen.

The atmosphere grew tense.

Tian Chen sighed softly and said, "Mother, Brother Ye saved my life. If we abandon him, it'll be the same as betraying him. How about this? Let's help him leave safely, and after—"

"Fool!" Consort Qin was furious. She glared at Tian Chen with an unwavering gaze. "At this point, you're still thinking of helping him? You ought to capture him and present him to the Genesis Daoist Temple to earn their favor!"

Tian Chen stared at her. "Mother, I won't do that!"

"Incorrigible!" Enraged by Tian Chen's defiance, Consort Qin roared, "This isn't up to you! Guards, arrest Ye Guan! If he resists, kill him on the spot!"

"Understood!"

An elderly voice echoed from outside before fading away.

Just then, Tian Chen drew his sword and pressed it against his throat with a resolute expression. "Mother, I, Tian Chen, do not betray those who have not wronged me.

"If you insist on harming my brother, I'll die here and end our family line!"

Blood slowly seeped out of his neck, rendering Consort Qin speechless.