Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 897: Chapter 897: General Ji Ning

”Well, now this is really getting interesting,”

The ambition of the Ice Phoenix Clan was gradually revealing itself, taking advantage of the special powers that come with the Emperor’s throne, they had not only seized control of the government but even the Phoenix God College had completely fallen into their hands.

Does the Fire Phoenix Clan still have hope?

What will the future of the Phoenix God Empire look like?

All these thoughts gave rise to endless speculation among the martial artists present.

Watching the confused expressions of the people below, Si Kong Zun’s lips curved into a smug, cold sneer.

Alliance?

Would the True Demon Empire form an alliance with the mere Phoenix God Empire?

This was nothing more than a stalling tactic.

Utilizing the internal strife within the Phoenix God Empire to destroy the nation might be easier than a direct invasion.

Thinking this, the wounds within Si Kong Zun’s body seemed to hurt less, not feeling as painful anymore.

”How dare you!”

Suddenly, a furious shout sounded.

From afar, dust flew as a team of martial artists clad in battle armor and mounted on Double-winged Sky Wolves charged over with great force.

The one speaking was the fierce leader of the group.

Even though it was just a roar, it felt as though one was instantly transported onto a bloody battlefield, surrounded by flashing swords and soaring arrows.

Everyone turned their gaze towards this troop.

The leader’s voice rose again.

”The Phoenix God College dares to speak for the Empire, are you trying to rebel?”

After speaking, the leader leapt from his Double-winged Sky Wolf, his Halberd tearing through the air with a powerful sweep towards Si Kong Zun.

The crowd gasped in astonishment.

Someone dared to provoke the Phoenix God College, and they had directly targeted the newly appointed Vice President Si Kong Zun. What were they trying to achieve?

The smile faded from Si Kong Zun’s face, and his hands flickered with lightning as he conjured a longsword made entirely of electric light.

His eyes were filled with coldness and intent to kill.

”The Phoenix God College represents the will of the Phoenix God Empire; there is no question of rebellion. Would you please come down and speak?”

With one thrust, a terrifying Sword Qi shot through the air.

Boom!

The two forces collided in mid-air and then shattered!

The figure who had leapt up landed back on his Double-winged Sky Wolf, looking at Si Kong Zun with some surprise, ”Well, I should have killed you when I had the chance, so none of this would have happened today!”

”Ji Ning!”

”That’s the Great General Ji Ning!”

”Hmph, Ji Ning! It was because of your pursuit that I had to flee to the Heavenly Dragon Continent. Do you intend to make the same mistake again? I am now the Vice President of the Phoenix God College. To oppose me is to oppose the Empire itself!”

Si Kong Zun snorted coldly, seeing Ji Ning as if he were the greatest enemy of his life.

Back then, he had awakened in the Phoenix God College and quickly recovered, unnoticed by others.

But one person had seen through his identity as the Lightning Demon King and sought to kill him to prevent future troubles.

This person was Ji Ning!

Back then, he’d been seriously injured and ultimately escaped to the Heavenly Dragon Continent with the help of the Phoenix God College president, who is now the Imperial Advisor.

Unexpectedly, he has now returned, and Ji Ning is still doggedly pursuing him.

He took a deep breath, his tense emotions gradually calming down.

Things were different from before, as his current self was not only on par with Ji Ning in terms of cultivation level but also in status and position.

Ji Ning wanted to kill him, but he’d have to see if he had the capability and the courage to do so!

The crowd in the square was also confused by this sudden turn of events, as Ji Ning, the protector and Great General, was conferred by the former Emperor.

The former Emperor, a member of the Fire Phoenix Clan, mysteriously disappeared after abdicating, and his whereabouts were still unknown.

However, the current Emperor had not revoked the title of protector and Great General but had demoted Ji Ning to the fringes of the Empire.

Logically speaking, Ji Ning couldn’t enter the Imperial City without the Emperor’s permission.

But now, not only had Ji Ning arrived, but he had also made a move against the Vice President of Phoenix God College.

What exactly was he trying to accomplish?

”Phoenix God College represents the will of the Empire? Hahaha, so the ambition to revolt is completely exposed now!”

Ji Ning sneered, ”Do you really think I’ve done nothing in these years? Your Imperial Advisor, the dignified president of Phoenix God College, isn’t even from the Phoenix God Empire. His true identity, just like yours, is one of the Nine Great Demon Kings from the True Demon Empire!

You are the Lightning Demon King, and he is the Yin-Yang Demon King!”

”What a joke, how could I be the Lightning Demon King? What evidence do you have?”

Si Kong Zun sneered, ”And it’s fine if you insult me, but to actually insult the current Imperial Advisor, do you really think the Empire won’t hold you accountable for your crimes?”

”Accountable for crimes? Well, that’s true, the True Demon Empire has already destroyed the Sacred Dynasty, and next is the Phoenix God Empire. Here, only very few know your secret, and these people, they either collude with you, shamefully and disgracefully, like them!”

Ji Ning sneered and pointed at Mo Wu Shang and others on the high platform, then continued, ”There are also others who are afraid of death, so they dare not accuse you. Do you think that by convicting me, this secret will be kept forever?”

His gaze remained fixated on Si Kong Zun, cold and sharp, ”Back then, during the turmoil in the Divine Phoenix Continent, countless lives were devastated. It was my master, Ji Fulin, along with the mother master, Yu Xuan Yue, who quelled the chaos, bringing over a decade of peace to the Divine Phoenix Continent. When my master left, he instructed me to stay behind and assist the Emperor in protecting this nation!

If it weren’t for this promise, I really wouldn’t bother with such a trivial matter, but today, I can’t just stand by and watch you scum from the True Demon Empire destroy my master and mother master’s hard work!”

Everyone who heard this couldn’t help but sigh.

The deeds of Ji Fulin and Yu Xuan Yue were known to almost everyone in the Divine Phoenix Continent; to the people here, they were akin to saviors.

Without them, that war would have undoubtedly devastated countless lives across the Divine Phoenix Continent.

”Your merits are undeniable, but if you think you can use them to frame and slander senior court officials, you’re gravely mistaken!”

Si Kong Zun said coldly, ”Disobeying orders, entering the Imperial City without authorization, that alone is a capital offense!

Your masters must also have established rules, forbidding you individuals from interfering in the succession of the Ice Phoenix Clan and Fire Phoenix Clan. Yet you’ve had frequent contact with the Fire Phoenix Clan, that is the second capital offense!

The Emperor hasn’t executed you, considering past loyalty, but do not presume to act recklessly on the strength of your past merits!”

It had to be said, Si Kong Zun was quite articulate. After all, there was no one else present bold enough to identify him as the Lightning Demon King.

Therefore, Ji Ning’s words were essentially baseless accusations.

He didn’t care at all, rather, he could bite back, claiming that Ji Ning harbored a rebellious heart.

In the crowd, some believed Ji Ning, while others believed Si Kong Zun, causing nonstop arguments.

Feng Yanran was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. Although she absolutely believed Ji Ning’s words, she understood the actions Ji Ning took today were far from wise.

Coming so rashly, in the end, he might achieve nothing, and the more people that came, the more would die.

Was it really worth sending so many to their deaths for nothing?