But if he did not release Ye Chen, then the Crown Prince would certainly not let the matter rest. By then, he would not only face the fury of Long Xuanfeng, but also potentially invite the Crown Prince’s retaliation. Caught in such a dilemma, Yu Xuan’s heart was filled with struggle and helplessness. He neither wanted to lose his face and dignity, nor did he want to completely burn bridges with the Crown Prince. However, reality forced him to make a choice.
At this moment, high above the horizon, the Nine Heavens Thunder Cloud Formation had been fully activated, and the entire world seemed to change color because of it. Rolling dark clouds obscured the sky, and thunder roared with a deafening sound. Ten thousand bolts of thunder, like angry dragons emerging from the sea, danced wantonly, intending to submerge all things in the world within this boundless sea of lightning.
Yet, in the face of this world-destroying power, one person stood motionless: Ye Chen. Positioned at the very heart of the Nine Heavens Thunder Cloud Formation, Ye Chen was surrounded by flashing lightning and flickering electric arcs that seemed ready to tear him into pieces. However, there was not a trace of fear on his face; instead, a faint smile appeared. He closed his eyes and gathered his focus; the Imperial Dao Qi surging within him felt like the supreme power of heaven and earth—vast, boundless, powerful, and mysterious. This energy swirled around his body, forming an invisible barrier that easily…
Chapter 1248