Chapter 24  The Saintess’ Grace! All Eyes on the Demon Emperor’s Heir!

Ye Chen rushed out in a hurry. The moment he exited the Flame Cavern, he realized Ye Ling hadn’t followed him.

“Huh? What the hell is that guy doing?”

Ye Chen frowned, visibly displeased.

Just then, a loud shout rang out.

“Who’s there?”

It was a patrolling disciple of the Cangyun Dao Sect. Ye Chen’s face changed. Not daring to linger, he barreled through several people and dashed away at full speed.

Very quickly, the entire Cangyun Dao Sect was on high alert. By the time they realized what had happened, the Flame Cavern was already empty. News of Ye Chen’s escape from the Flame Cavern spread rapidly throughout the sect.

Qin Canghai was furious and immediately dispatched elders and disciples to search every corner. But Ye Chen, a man who was supposedly crippled, had vanished without a trace—as if evaporated into thin air.

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Inside the palace.

“Your Highness, Ye Chen’s escape… was due to my negligence…”

“Rest assured, I’ve already mobilized everyone in the sect. We will definitely capture him.”

Qin Canghai knelt on the ground, face pale, his voice trembling. His heart was filled with worry and fear. After all, Ye Chen had deep connections with their Cangyun Dao Sect.

The fact that the heir of the Demon Emperor hadn’t killed Ye Chen on the spot was already a huge favor to them. But now, a cripple had escaped right under their noses?

If the heir suspected that they had let Ye Chen go on purpose…

The consequences would be catastrophic!

Just thinking of the miserable fate of the Xuan Yin Sacred Sect sent shivers down his spine—one angry outburst from the Demon Emperor’s heir, and an entire holy land was wiped out. They, the Cangyun Dao Sect, did not wish to repeat that mistake.

Kneeling on the ground, Qin Canghai trembled all over. Even the two elders from Silvermoon and Guizang Sacred Lands looked tense, afraid of incurring Su Ming’s wrath.

“Our Silvermoon Sacred Land has also dispatched forces. That brat Ye Chen won’t escape our grasp,” the Silvermoon elder said quickly.

“So has our Guizang Sacred Land,” said another.

Clatter…

One by one, they all knelt.

Such was the scene when the Emperor’s heir was angered. Yet Su Ming appeared indifferent. Behind him, Qin Yingluo gently rested her hand on his shoulder.

She knew clearly—Ye Chen had been released on purpose by the Demon Emperor’s heir. However, she didn’t dare speak out, afraid she might interfere with his plans.

“Rise,” Su Ming said calmly.

“It’s just Ye Chen. I won’t punish all of you over him. Just be more careful in the future.”

With just a few simple words, he diffused the entire crisis. Qin Canghai and the others heaved a collective sigh of relief, their hearts full of gratitude. Indeed, the heir of the Demon Emperor was generous and kind!

This incident further strengthened their resolve to remain loyal to him. With Ye Chen’s escape and the Cangyun Dao Sect matter resolved, Su Ming prepared to depart.

That day, golden-armored guards lined up in perfect formation—a grand, awe-inspiring display. Su Ming sat upon a demonic qilin-drawn carriage, enjoying Qin Yingluo’s massage.

Below, elders and disciples from the Cangyun, Silvermoon, and Guizang Sacred Lands gathered in reverence to send him off. As the demonic qilin carriage ascended into the sky, a loud voice echoed through the heavens.

“Farewell to the Demon Emperor’s Heir!”

The Cangyun Dao Sect grew smaller in the distance, while Su Ming’s carriage soared high above.

“So, feeling reluctant to leave?”

Su Ming looked towards Qin Yingluo beside him. Today, she wore a light blue dress. Her graceful figure and delicate makeup made her stunningly beautiful. Even when she sat still, just one glance could stir the heart.

“What’s the point of asking, Your Highness? You already know that Yingluo belongs to you,” she replied softly, lips pouting slightly.

Su Ming smiled and gently pulled her into his arms, her fragrance enveloping him.

“No matter. Once you cultivate the Ice Jade Bone, if you wish to return, just let me know.”

His voice was calm and gentle.

“Hmph, I won’t,” she whispered. “Your Highness, getting rid of this little handmaiden won’t be so easy now.”

Seeing her tender and playful demeanor, Su Ming smiled slightly.

Rumble…!

Thunder roared through the clouds as the carriage pierced the sky. Under the escort of the golden-armored guards, the mighty carriage blazed a trail across the heavens.

From afar, one could see multicolored lights soaring into the sky, runes flowing like rivers. Even if nothing else, this display alone was enough to make people flee in fear.

As the procession moved rapidly through air and land, everyone who saw it was left in awe.

“Who is that? What a massive display!”

“Whoa, two demonic qilins pulling the carriage—each of them must be above the Tongyou realm!”

“That’s the carriage of the Wujian Demon Palace!”

“Wujian Demon Palace? Could it be… the Demon Emperor’s Heir?”

Boom!

That question sent a wave of shock through the crowd. The very heir who destroyed the Xuan Yin Sacred Sect?

Instantly, everyone’s faces were filled with awe and uncertainty. The destruction of the Xuan Yin Sacred Sect had spread like wildfire throughout the Three Thousand Great Worlds in a single day.

Many personally visited the ruins and came back with vivid accounts. They said that on the day of the sect’s destruction—The sky cracked open, and a terrifying giant hand descended from the clouds.

With just one palm strike, the entire Xuan Yin Sacred Sect was reduced to rubble. All defenses and mountains were leveled instantly—truly terrifying!

Later, it was revealed that the Xuan Yin Sacred Sect had dared to offend the Demon Emperor’s Heir!

“The Wujian Demon Palace is just too powerful. But seriously, the Xuan Yin Sacred Sect must have been out of their minds to provoke him.”

“No kidding!”

“Heh, I’ve got some insider info…”

“Even if you gave the Xuan Yin Sect a hundred guts, they wouldn’t dare offend the Wujian Demon Palace directly.”

“It’s because the Xuan Yin old freak was misled by some junior…”

“He was going to the Cangyun Dao Sect to show off, but ended up offending the heir instead—and that’s how they met their end.”

“Really?”

“Yep… the Xuan Yin geezer was really unlucky. Guess who misled him?”

“Who?”

“A guy named Ye Chen. He committed a monstrous crime, and now all three sacred lands—Silvermoon, Guizang, and Cangyun—are hunting him.”

“If anyone finds him, they’ll get a reward of a Heaven-tier divine technique!”

“Seriously! A Heaven-tier technique? That’s an insane reward!”

“What are we waiting for then? Anyone got his portrait? I want in!”

“Me too!”

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The crowd buzzed in excited chaos.

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