The Prince Can Do Divination

Chapter 420 - 257: The Crown Prince Commits Regicide, The Death of Emperor Yong’an, The Emperor Orange Fate Grid "Python and Sparrow Swallowing Dragon

This has grown rather dull.

On the Imperial Palace walls, at the Great Yan Dragon Wall Plaza, the battle had already ended. Zhao Xuanwu took off his bamboo hat, revealing the white-streaked hair beneath. He was only middle-aged, yet his head was full of white.

He gripped his bamboo staff tightly, his eyes fixed on the flickering streaks of light in the sky. This Sword Venerable, who had dominated an entire era, seemed somewhat nervous.

He was afraid that what happened a hundred years ago would happen again.

He did not want to see a former disciple die before his eyes again.

Nearly everyone’s gaze followed the two streaks of light across the sky. The outcome of this top-tier duel was absolutely critical, as it would decide the end of this entire incident.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lu Mingyuan seemed to sense something.

A line of brilliant text appeared before his eyes.

I am a True Dragon, worthy of the Celestial Mandate. By absorbing the Destiny from the Eastern Palace Mansion, the Three Religions, and others, you have triggered the trait "Celestial Mandate" and gained the protection of a National Fortune Phenomenon.

ROOOOAR!

In the Imperial Palace, the Imperial City, and all of the Great Yan Capital City, countless people heard the dragon’s roar. A brand new Great Yan Celestial Destiny True Dragon broke through the clouds, soaring amidst them. Mist billowed from its nostrils, and its Dragon Scales shimmered with Golden Light.

Its long whiskers trembled, its horns were forked, its maw was sharp, and the mane on its neck danced endlessly. Its golden Dragon Eyes were incredibly piercing.

The Celestial Destiny True Dragon was incredibly fast, eager to find its new master.

Lu Mingyuan landed lightly on its back, standing proudly atop the Capital City in the posture of a Martial Saint.

Meanwhile, the Golden Dragon’s Fortune surrounding Emperor Yong’an dimmed drastically in an instant, nearly vanishing completely.

"Impossible! Impossible!"

"You haven’t even ascended the throne! How could you possess a Celestial Mandate Phenomenon?!"

Emperor Yong’an’s expression turned extremely ugly. His pupils trembled; he seemed to find this fact very hard to accept.

’Why would the Great Yan Celestial Mandate choose Lu Mingyuan as its master?’

’He felt as if the entire world had betrayed him.’

’I’m not dead yet, the throne is still mine... So why has the Great Yan Celestial Mandate abandoned me?’

’Oh, my ancestors!’

’Why has it come to this!’

’Have I made not a single contribution to Great Yan?!’

"On what grounds? On the grounds that you are utterly alone, abandoned by all. It wasn’t the Great Yan Celestial Mandate that chose me; it was the people who chose Great Yan. But you—you have already betrayed Great Yan. You betrayed the Human Race and threw yourself into the arms of a Holy Nether Divine Being."

Lu Mingyuan spoke calmly as he swung his blade.

This strike.

It shook the heavens and the earth.

Blindingly brilliant, aimed only to slay a dragon!

ROAR!

Carrying Great Yan’s Fortune, the Celestial Destiny True Dragon spewed out a vast amount of National Fortune’s essence, empowering Lu Mingyuan and fusing with his Sword Intent.

"AHH!!"

Having lost the protection of Great Yan’s Fortune, Emperor Yong’an’s Flesh Body and Divine Soul were grievously wounded!

"Again!"

One strike was not enough, so Lu Mingyuan added another.

The Celestial Destiny True Dragon coiled and danced in the sky, repeatedly ramming through Emperor Yong’an’s body.

Under the full might of the National Fortune, the black Divine Pearl flashed with dark light, continuously resisting the surging power.

However, Emperor Yong’an’s Divine Soul could not withstand the Divine Pearl’s power and began to shatter.

SHLICK!

Lu Mingyuan plunged his blade into Emperor Yong’an’s chest and declared in a loud voice, "Father Emperor, in your sixty-nine years on the throne, have you ever once recalled the aspirations you held upon your ascension? When you sat idly by as the Border Passes were invaded, did you ever hear the mournful cries of the common people across our vast lands?"

"Father Emperor, I, your son, on behalf of Elder Mr. Qi and all the common people under heaven, hereby condemn you for your crimes!"

"You rebellious son!"

Emperor Yong’an was in agony and felt utterly humiliated. To be reprimanded to his face by his own son was the height of disgrace!

Lu Mingyuan’s Martial Dao Destiny surged to the heavens with unstoppable Momentum. At such close range, Emperor Yong’an was battered by this Martial Saint’s oppressive aura, his eyes bulging wide and the corners of his mouth trembling.

"This time, I will destroy everything you are, including your Divine Soul, ensuring you can never be reborn. Your death will be absolute!"

Lu Mingyuan stood firm in the void, transforming into a streak of rainbow light.

The blade rose and fell.

A head hit the ground.

His Divine Soul flew out.

In an instant, it was locked in place by the Celestial Destiny True Dragon phenomenon.

The Celestial Destiny True Dragon snatched it up in one bite and began to chew.

On the verge of his final death, Emperor Yong’an’s last words, a curse, echoed from within the Celestial Destiny True Dragon:

"Rebellious son, you will regret this! Do you think the Three Religions are some benevolent force?! Without me, Great Yan is doomed to destruction!"

"No! I refuse to accept this!"

"Rebellious son..."

Within a few breaths, the voice gradually faded away.

This Emperor, whose authority had overshadowed Great Yan for sixty years, had finally died at Lu Mingyuan’s hands.

At that moment, a notification appeared before his eyes.

Life Master has successfully committed regicide and seized the Great Yan Celestial Mandate. Your Dragon Fortune has surged to unprecedented heights!

Gua Cheng. Moderately Auspicious!

Emperor’s Orange Life Chart (Python and Sparrow Swallowing Dragon): Pythons and sparrows sing in unison, brilliant light floods the heavens. The swallowing Momentum evolves, a sacred dragon’s mournful cry is heard. The python and sparrow rise. Let the heroes of the world crane their necks and listen—is that not a dragon’s wail of sorrow?

Swallowing Fate (Basic Level): You can devour the Celestial Destiny and Fortune of other True Dragons, greatly increasing your own Celestial Mandate, Destiny, and aptitude.

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