Chapter 598: The Tyranny of Elder Hei Yu!

The day of the ancestral sacrifice drew near, and with it, the prophesied child had returned.

All of these events signaled that the thousand-year-old imperial tomb of the Tiance Clan was about to resurface.

Because of this, the entire Tiance Clan seemed to be in a slightly excited state. Whether it was the faction of the grand elder or the faction of Elder Hei Yu, both sides appeared to be secretly plotting something.

The moment the prophesied child appeared, the conflict between these two factions had already been destined to intensify.

The first night at Wangduan Mountain passed peacefully. Everything seemed calm, but Ling Feng knew this was just the calm before the storm.

Sure enough, the next morning, Ling Feng noticed the guards outside the courtyard were uneasy, whispering among themselves.

Just as Ling Feng was about to step forward and inquire, Tuoba Cheng hurriedly arrived, his expression anxious. He urgently said, "Master, Elder Hei Yu has brought his subordinates and is here to demand someone!"

"Demand someone?"

Ling Feng raised an eyebrow and calmly replied, "That guy certainly didn't waste any time!"

What Ling Feng didn't know was that ever since Elder Hei Yu learned of Ling Feng's remarkable medical skills, which could extend the grand elder's life, he had become restless and unwilling to delay any longer.

With the day of the ancestral sacrifice approaching, if the grand elder truly supported Ling Feng in opening the imperial tomb, wouldn't the legacy of Great Emperor Tiance be handed over to an outsider?

Thus, Elder Hei Yu realized that waiting for the grand elder to die was no longer an option. He had to act before the day of the ancestral sacrifice, so he intended to abduct Ling Feng.

In this way, they could use Ling Feng to open the imperial tomb and then discard him afterward. It was killing two birds with one stone!

Of course, this was just Elder Hei Yu's wishful thinking.

"Take me to the main hall!"

Ling Feng chuckled and said lightly, "I'd like to meet this Elder Hei Yu."

"Master, this might not be a good idea. If Elder Hei Yu sees you, he'll stop at nothing to capture you!" Tuoba Cheng gritted his teeth and said, "The grand elder... He's only just recovered..."

"It's fine."

Ling Feng waved his sleeve and then glanced inside the room. His eyes landed on the despicable donkey, and with a slight smile, he said, "Besides the grand elder, we have another secret weapon!"

...

Tiance Main Hall.

At that moment, the grand elder was inside the hall, meeting with Elder Hei Yu. He sat slumped on the elder's throne, his figure hunched and his complexion weak. He appeared utterly exhausted.

In contrast, Elder Hei Yu was at the peak of his power, his energy vigorous and his gaze sharp. He stared at the grand elder on the throne with no sign of respect.

Beside him stood a beautiful young girl with a cold and aloof demeanor—Tuoba Yan.

Despite her youth, she possessed formidable strength due to her special physique and was one of Elder Hei Yu's most trusted aides.

Outside the main hall, Elder Hei Yu had stationed dozens of elite guards, all exuding an aggressive air. It was clear that if the grand elder did not hand over the prophesied child, they were ready to take him by force.

In Elder Hei Yu's eyes, the grand elder was already a spent force. The only reason he hadn't acted sooner was that he didn't want to be labeled a rebel. But at this critical moment, he no longer cared about such things.

"Tuoba Ce, I hear you've found the prophesied child. So, why not let this elder take a look as well?" Elder Hei Yu stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an overbearing presence. He no longer held the weakened grand elder in any regard.

"Outrageous!"

A middle-aged man dressed in a dark robe, standing beside the grand elder, angrily rebuked, "Elder Hei Yu, as one of the Ten Great Clan Elders, how dare you address the grand elder by name!"

"This elder is asking Tuoba Ce, not you!"

Elder Hei Yu swept his gaze across the room, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. The middle-aged man who had been protecting the grand elder suddenly felt dizzy. He staggered back several steps, nearly collapsing to the ground.

Everyone was shocked!

No one expected that Elder Hei Yu's strength had reached such a level. It was likely not far from the grand elder's peak power.

"Hei Yu, you are too arrogant!"

The grand elder clutched his chest, coughing violently, and angrily said, "Remember, I am still the grand elder! Your actions today go against the ancestral teachings. I advise you to stop before you bring disaster upon yourself!"

"

Hmph,

the Great Emperor's legacy belongs to our clan. And now, you want to let an outsider inherit it? How ridiculous!"

Elder Hei Yu sneered, "Tuoba Ce, if you know what's good for you, hand over that boy! You're already at your limit. With your current strength, you're no match for me!"

Elder Hei Yu walked directly up to the grand elder, looking down at the old man sitting on the elder's throne. With a condescending tone, he said, "Someone who is no longer useful should step aside and make room for someone more suitable. We are all part of the Tiance Clan. If possible, I would prefer not to see internal strife among our people. Hahaha!"

"Hei Yu, how dare you threaten the grand elder!?"

Tuoba Longchuan shouted angrily and immediately summoned his Tianheng Mystic Wheel. Golden light flowed as countless light swords shot out, aiming straight for Elder Hei Yu's back.

"

Hmph,

you’re overestimating yourself!"

A dark mist spread around Elder Hei Yu and devoured the golden light. No matter how fiercely Tuoba Longchuan attacked, it was like throwing pebbles into the ocean.

In the next moment, there was a sharp

whoosh,

and a pitch-black sword light shot out, heading straight for Tuoba Longchuan's face.

If that sword struck, Tuoba Longchuan's life would be over.

Ding!

At that critical moment, a green barrier appeared in front of Tuoba Longchuan, blocking the eerie black sword. Sparks flew as Tuoba Longchuan broke out in cold sweat, quickly retreating to narrowly avoid death.

"Cheng!"

As Tuoba Longchuan caught his breath, he looked toward the hall's entrance. It turned out that Tuoba Cheng had arrived just in time, summoning his Tianheng Mystic Wheel to create the barrier that saved his life.

"

Hmph!

"

Elder Hei Yu flicked his sleeve but didn't pursue further. He merely cast a cold glance at the doorway and sneered, "A mere junior dares to withstand a strike from me?"

Before he finished speaking, Tuoba Cheng trembled violently as blood spurted from his mouth. He nearly collapsed, but Ling Feng quickly caught him, preventing him from falling to the ground.

"Cheng!" Tuoba Longchuan rushed over, clenching his fists tightly and gritting his teeth. "Cheng, are you alright?"

"I... I'm fine!" Tuoba Cheng wiped the blood from his mouth and cursed through clenched teeth, "Old bastard Hei Yu, that attack wasn't all that impressive!"

"Sharp-tongued brat!"

Elder Hei Yu's eyes flashed with a cold gleam. His gaze then shifted to Ling Feng as he stood with his hands behind his back and said, "So, you must be the prophesied child?"

"Indeed, Elder Hei Yu. This is the prophesied child, Ling Feng!"

At that moment, Li Qingling stepped out from the crowd in the hall and casually walked over to Elder Hei Yu's side. With a faint smile, he said, "Elder, you're quite cautious, not even informing me of such an important matter. What's wrong? Are you worried that I, as a lay practitioner, might leak the information?"

"

Hmph,

you and I are merely collaborators. I have never truly trusted you!" Elder Hei Yu replied.

"

Oh,

how heartbreaking!"

Li Qingling shrugged, though his expression showed not even the slightest hint of sadness or disappointment.