Chapter 442: Confidential Letter, "Heavenly Elder's" Terror

Chapter 442: Confidential Letter, "Heavenly Elder's" Terror

December 30, 2024

After Lin Zhirui's warning, Yan Canghai finally realized that the situation was far more serious than he had imagined.

He couldn't afford any delay and immediately wrote an urgent confidential letter in the most solemn tone.

Then, he dispatched the fastest falcon courier in the mansion to send the letter.

Even so, he still felt uneasy.

He was all too familiar with the arrogance of the imperial clan.

Especially some of the elders within the clan, their pride had long been deeply ingrained.

Therefore, he couldn't predict how the clan would react upon receiving the letter.

Now, his only hope was that his letter would make the elders realize the gravity of the situation.

The specially trained falcon courier was incredibly swift, and to Yan Canghai's anxious mind, it only took a day to reach the royal capital.

It then landed in a palace.

A dedicated letter receiver, upon seeing the unique urgent stamp of the imperial clan on the envelope, dared not delay and promptly delivered the letter to the palace.

Not long after, the letter appeared before an elder in a yellow robe with dragon patterns.

"An urgent confidential letter of the highest priority from the imperial clan?"

The elder in yellow was surprised to see the unique stamp on the confidential letter.

Very few in the entire imperial clan possessed such a seal.

Apart from the clan elders, only the princes and royal sons were known to have them.

"Has something urgent happened?"

The elder in yellow opened the letter, and upon seeing the salutation at the beginning, he was momentarily stunned.

"Is this written by that rebellious son?"

But as he continued reading, his face gradually turned angry, and by the end, he couldn't contain his fury. With a slap, he struck the desk in front of him.

"How dare he! He's truly fearless!"

A powerful aura burst forth from his body, causing everything around him to tremble.

This elder in yellow robes was also a powerful martial arts expert.

The commotion in the study immediately caught the attention of the guards outside, and numerous hidden figures appeared around the study.

"It's nothing, all of you, step back!"

After a while, the elder in yellow robes suppressed his aura and waved his hand, signaling everyone to withdraw.

He picked up the letter again, reread it, and his expression became uncertain.

The matter mentioned in the letter made him furious, but if it were true, the joker, said, "Then it's serious."

Given his understanding of the rebellious son, although he had a carefree and unfettered personality, he would never dare to joke about such a matter.

After pondering for a moment, the elder in yellow robes managed to suppress his anger and refolded the letter, sealing it again.

"Attendant, prepare my carriage!"

Half an hour later, the elder in yellow's royal carriage arrived outside a massive residence on the outskirts of the royal capital.

He had changed into a set of yellow robes and descended from the carriage.

As he approached the residence, he politely greeted the doorman sitting in a recliner at the entrance, "Uncle Fu, it's been a while."

The residence's doorman was also an old man, and he looked even more aged than the elder in yellow robes.

His face was wrinkled like an old tree bark, and his hair was sparse.

The old doorman recognized him after a moment and smiled, revealing a few sparse teeth, "Ah, it's young Master Song! It's been a long time since you've come to visit me."

The elder in yellow robes apologized, "State affairs have been keeping me busy, and Yan Song hasn't had the time to visit. Please forgive me, Uncle Fu."

"Oh, yes, I almost forgot, you're already a 'King' now.

In my memory, you're still that bare-bottomed little rascal.

I can't believe you've grown so old."

The old doorman suddenly realized, "..."

The elder in yellow robes was speechless for a moment.

He had already been on the throne for decades, yet every time he visited, the old doorman would say the same thing.

However, he dared not voice any complaints.

This old man had watched him grow up, and if he dared to show the slightest disrespect, the clan elders would surely reprimand him.

Despite being the ruler of Yan Kingdom now, in the eyes of the clan elders, he was still a member of the Yan family.

If he violated the clan rules, even the king would face punishment.

This was why, after reading the letter, he chose to come here directly instead of calling a family meeting.

Given the elders' personalities, they were only good for causing trouble.

Patiently listening to the old doorman's rambling about old times, the elder in yellow robes finally said respectfully, "Uncle Fu, is Elder Tian at home? I, Yan Song, have a matter to discuss with him."

"You're looking for the master? Perfect timing! He came out of seclusion a couple of days ago. I'll go inform him."

After his rambling, the old doorman's mood improved, and he promptly entered the residence.

Despite his aged appearance, he walked without the slightest sluggishness.

The yellow-robed elder stood with his hands hanging down, waiting reverently.

He knew that with the abilities of "Heavenly Elder," he must have already sensed his arrival.

However, he still dared not show the slightest impatience, waiting for the summons.

After a while, the old man emerged from the house.

"Alright, Xiaosongzi, the master has allowed you to enter."

"Thank you, Uncle Fu."

The yellow-robed elder bowed respectfully, and only then did he take a step forward into the house.

As for the guards behind him, from start to finish, they did not utter a single word, only standing solemnly in their original spots, waiting.

After the yellow-robed elder entered the house, he felt a cool breeze, refreshing his heart and mind.

Instantly, he felt his body lighten, and his mind became much clearer.

His entire body seemed to have become more relaxed and vibrant.

A look of surprise appeared on his face.

He had come to this house countless times before.

Although he had previously felt that there was something extraordinary about it, he had never felt as refreshed as he did today, just by sensing the cool breeze within, making him feel as if he had aged several years younger.

"Come in."

Just as the yellow-robed elder was surprised, a warm voice called from inside.

He couldn't help but follow the voice and walk towards it.

Finally, in a quiet small courtyard, he saw a figure.

When he saw the figure's face, the eyes of the yellow-robed elder widened involuntarily.

"Heavenly Elder..."

"It's me."

The figure nodded slightly, his face calm.

But with this, the shock on the yellow-robed elder's face intensified.

Because he saw that the face of the "Heavenly Elder" had become much younger.

The last time he came, the "Heavenly Elder" still looked older than himself.

But now, his face was smooth and rosy, his posture erect, looking like a middle-aged man.

If it weren't for his voice still sounding aged, his face would be quite similar to his original appearance.

The yellow-robed elder couldn't believe his eyes, that the person before him was actually the "Heavenly Elder."

"There's no need to be alarmed, I've recently made a breakthrough in my cultivation, so my appearance has changed a little."

Seeing the yellow-robed elder's shocked expression, the "Heavenly Elder" smiled slightly.

The yellow-robed elder came back to his senses and quickly said, "Congratulations, 'Heavenly Elder,' for breaking through the obstacles and entering the supreme cultivation of the divine realm!"

At the same time, his heart was filled with excitement.

He had naturally heard about the "Heavenly Elder's" breakthrough some time ago.

But after the breakthrough, the "Heavenly Elder" had been in seclusion and had not shown himself to the clan.

So he also learned today that the "Heavenly Elder's" breakthrough had the effect of reversing aging.

"It's just the Foundation Establishment Realm, it's still far from being called divine. The path of cultivation is vast and profound, and I'm just a mere beginner."

Facing the yellow-robed elder, the "Heavenly Elder" waved his hand.

If it were the him of the past, he might have boasted a little.

But ever since he obtained the cultivation method at Holy Mountain and successfully transformed his innate energy into spiritual power.

And with over two hundred years of cultivation, he finally entered the Foundation Establishment Realm.

The "Heavenly Elder" then realized the vastness of the cultivation path.

The him of the past was merely a frog at the bottom of a well.

Of course, the "Heavenly Elder" wouldn't speak of these truths.

Although the yellow-robed elder also had cultivation and had reached the Later Heaven Perfection Realm.

But with his aging body, it was impossible for him to enter the Innate Realm.

These truths, even if told to him, would be useless.

"By the way, Xiaosongzi, there's a hint of worry on your body. What brings you here today?"

The "Heavenly Elder" changed the topic, bringing up another matter.

"It's like this, 'Heavenly Elder,' I've indeed come here with an extremely urgent matter, and I want your help to decide.

This matter is no small thing, if handled improperly, it could affect the fate of our Yan Kingdom!"

Hearing this, the yellow-robed elder said.

However, at this moment, compared to the initial worry, his heart was at ease.

Before coming, he knew that the "Heavenly Elder" had broken through in cultivation, but he didn't know that his breakthrough was so miraculous.

It could make an aging body on the verge of its limit become young again.

Feeling the profound aura emanating from the "Heavenly Elder," the yellow-robed elder felt reassured.

With such a stabilizing pillar in place, their Yan Kingdom had no worries of instability.

"Oh, what's so serious?"

The "Heavenly Elder" was a little surprised and asked.

"It's like this, I recently received an urgent letter from my rebellious son, Yan Canghai..."

The yellow-robed elder, you're a worrywart, what brings you here today?"

The "Heavenly Elder" changed the topic, bringing up another matter.

"It's like this, I've indeed come here with an extremely urgent matter, and I want your help to decide.

This matter is no small thing, if handled improperly, it could affect the fate of our Yan Kingdom!"

Hearing this, the yellow-robed elder said.

However, at this moment, compared to the initial worry, his heart was at ease.

Before coming, he knew that the "Heavenly Elder" had broken through in cultivation, but he didn't know that his breakthrough was so miraculous.

It could make an aging body on the verge of its limit become young again.

Feeling the profound aura emanating from the "Heavenly Elder," the yellow-robed elder felt reassured.

With such a stabilizing pillar in place, their Yan Kingdom had no worries of instability.

"Oh, what's so serious?"

The "Heavenly Elder" was a little surprised and asked.

"It's like this, I recently received an urgent letter from my rebellious son, Yan Canghai..."

The yellow-robed elder explained the situation and respectfully handed the confidential letter to the "Heavenly Elder."

"Could such a thing be possible?"

Upon hearing the words of the yellow-robed elder, Tian Lao couldn't help but be stunned.

He took the secret letter, opened it, and read it.

Soon, his expression became extremely solemn.

Especially after reading the description of Yan Canghai's extraordinary abilities in the letter, his body trembled in awe.

"Using a magical artifact to capture a person, transforming into a stream of light, and ascending to Qingming?!"

Tian Lao stared intently at the words on the letter, his eyes revealing an incredible expression.

However, the yellow-robed elder didn't notice Tian Lao's expression, but instead spoke with excitement:

"Tian Lao, this person's abilities seem extraordinary. I was worried that such a formidable enemy would be difficult for us to handle."

"But now, with your presence, perhaps we can directly capture this madman and rescue our seventh brother..."

However, before he could finish, Tian Lao interrupted, "Agree to his terms!"

The yellow-robed elder's words were cut off, leaving him momentarily speechless.

Then, Tian Lao's eyes widened, "Tian Lao, you mean..."

"I agree to the conditions stated in the letter regarding that person!"

Tian Lao continued to stare at the words on the secret letter, "Whether it's delivering the descendant of Li Weitian or ceding the Ten Thousand Mountains, agree to all his demands!

No, I'll personally escort the descendant of Li Weitian."

"Tian Lao, you want to personally escort the descendant of Li Weitian?"

At this, the yellow-robed elder was truly shocked, exclaiming in surprise.

"Indeed, we must show our sincerity to that person.

Otherwise, not only will Yan Kingdom be in peril, but our Yan family may also face complete annihilation!"

The yellow-robed elder was stunned on the spot.

Seeing Tian Lao's extremely serious expression, he even revealed a hint of panic.

Finally, he realized that the rebel's actions described in the letter seemed far more severe than he had imagined!

After a while, the yellow-robed elder managed to regain his composure.

He cautiously asked, "Tian Lao, is the person in the letter truly that formidable, even you are not his match?"

"Not only formidable, but absolutely not someone to provoke!"

Tian Lao's face showed a bitter smile, "If what Canghai wrote in the letter is true..."

That person's cultivation and abilities have reached an unimaginable level.

If he wished, he could probably destroy the entire royal capital with just a wave of his hand.

My cultivation is nothing before him; his mere breath could extinguish me."

"Hiss!"

Hearing these words, the yellow-robed elder sucked in a cold breath.

He finally understood why the rebel repeatedly emphasized in the letter that the clan must not attempt to oppose that person, or the entire royal family would face irreversible consequences.

Initially, he thought the rebel was exaggerating to claim credit later.

Now it seems, his words were not exaggerated at all.

However, after the initial shock, the yellow-robed elder still felt a sense of absurdity.

Unable to hold back, he continued, "Tian Lao, is there truly someone so powerful in this world? Even the several Saint Masters of Zhongzhou Shengshan couldn't destroy a city with a mere wave of their hand."

"You don't understand, the world has already changed."

Tian Lao shook his head, "The rules of heaven and earth have transformed, spiritual energy has revived, and the immortal path has reappeared in the mortal realm.

If someone breaks through to such an unimaginable realm, mastering immortal techniques and abilities, destroying cities and nations is but a mere thought for them."

Tian Lao's gaze returned to the secret letter in his hand.

Transforming into a stream of light, ascending to Qingming.

Although he had reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, he still lacked the ability to fly.

According to the immortal path information he possessed,

To fly in the Foundation Establishment Realm, one must either learn the Wind Manipulation Technique or refine and control the legendary flying magical artifact.

But the person in the letter directly transformed his physical body into a stream of light, ascending to Qingming.

Such abilities and techniques have completely exceeded his imagination.

That person's realm has likely surpassed the Foundation Establishment Realm, reaching another level that is even more difficult to fathom.

Such an existence is not something our small Yan Kingdom can afford to provoke.

Thinking of this, Tian Lao immediately said to the yellow-robed elder, "You, go back now and release the descendant of Li Weitian, comfort them well.

After I make preparations, I'll personally escort them to Cangzhou!"

(End of Chapter)

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