Chapter 281 - 190: Extermination

Chapter 281: Chapter 190: Extermination

Zhao Yan was a sharp-witted man. After getting a rough idea of Bai Yimeng’s intentions, he was inwardly shocked. But Bai Yimeng’s power was undeniable. For someone of his stature to speak so calmly was already a sign of great respect.

And so, Zhao Yan spoke up, "What are your thoughts, Elder Bai?"

Bai Yimeng nodded in satisfaction. ’This Rebirth Realm Prince is quite sensible.’ "I have observed that the bloodline of the Zhao Royal Family has grown weak, no longer fit to carry on the throne. Since my Sect’s junior, Yun Tianming, is the Zhao Royal Family’s Imperial Consort, he is hardly an outsider. We shall make him the new Emperor. What do you say?"

Zhao Yan opened his mouth, but ultimately, he just nodded forcefully. "The decision is yours, Elder Bai!"

"Mm. Yun Tianming, Zhao Xiaoxing, you two, master and disciple, come here," Bai Yimeng ordered directly. "Follow Prince Zhao and swiftly take control of the forces within the Royal Palace."

As the Divine Sword Sect Master who had commanded the populous Sword City for many years, Bai Yimeng was extremely practiced at giving orders.

Bai Yimeng then turned to the only other Rebirth Realm expert present. "You, come here as well."

The Minister of the Imperial Secretariat floated over cautiously and dropped to one knee before Bai Yimeng. "Greetings, Elder Bai!"

’This Elder... his cultivation must be at least at the True Spirit Body Realm. And the strength of his Martial Arts True Intent... it must have reached the legendary Advanced level!’

’Why would a figure of his caliber be living in seclusion in the mountains of Zhao Country?!’

’This time, the Prime Minister truly picked a fight with the wrong person!’

Having personally witnessed Fu Haoran spend half his life scheming to become second only to the Emperor, only to be struck down and utterly destroyed in a matter of moments, the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat was shaken to his core.

"And what is your position?" Bai Yimeng asked.

The Minister of the Imperial Secretariat replied swiftly, "I am the newly appointed Minister of the Imperial Secretariat! I am primarily responsible for matters concerning the increasingly ambitious Wu Country."

"Oh?" Bai Yimeng said. "Are you willing to submit to the new dynasty? To serve it?"

The Minister of the Imperial Secretariat nodded emphatically. "I am willing!"

’With a supreme expert like Elder Bai presiding, only a fool would be unwilling to serve the new dynasty!’

Only Zhao Yan, off to the side, smiled bitterly. ’That settles it. He’s already speaking of a "new dynasty." I refuse to believe Elder Bai didn’t plan this all in advance.’

’But now, what’s done is done. There’s no point in saying anything else.’

"Father!"

Just then, having finally gotten ready, Eldest Princess Zhao Min of Zhao Country rushed to the scene.

Her heart leaped in shock at the sight of the devastation, and when she saw Zhao Song’s dead body, she lost all composure and rushed forward.

Unable to bear the sight, Yun Tianming stepped forward to support Zhao Min.

Zhao Yan stepped in and recounted the events, explaining things on Bai Yimeng’s behalf.

He placed all the blame on the deceased Prime Minister, Fu Haoran.

After calming herself, Eldest Princess Zhao Min immediately knelt before Bai Yimeng. "Thank you, Elder Bai, for avenging this blood feud for me!"

Bai Yimeng waved a hand. "Tianming is a junior of my Sect, and you are his wife. We are all family here. Your feud is our feud; there is no need to make distinctions."

"Furthermore, there is a matter I discussed with your uncle, Zhao Yan, that I must now tell you."

Knowing Zhao Min’s temperament, Zhao Yan hurriedly interjected, "Elder Bai, please allow me to speak with Min’Er for a moment first. Would that be alright?"

Bai Yimeng stared at Zhao Yan impassively. After a long moment, he finally gave a slight nod.

Zhao Yan pulled Zhao Min aside to explain. Before long, Bai Yimeng heard the sound of shattering porcelain.

Bai Yimeng’s brow furrowed. Seeing this, Yun Tianming, who was standing to the side, thought, ’This is bad.’

’Throughout their journey here, Yun Tianming had learned that while this Sword Immortal was usually carefree and unrestrained, he showed absolutely no mercy when he decided to act.’

’After all, he was an Immortal, and in his eyes, everyone else was merely a mortal. It was only natural for an Immortal to kill a mortal; very few were even worthy of his notice.’

Fortunately, as Yun Tianming watched, Zhao Min strode forward and knelt directly before Bai Yimeng.

"Elder Bai, the Zhao Family no longer possesses the virtue or the power to occupy the Emperor’s throne. I implore you to step forward and preside over the establishment of a new dynasty for the Zhao Country!"

The Eldest Princess had finally recognized the reality of the situation, willing to offer up the Zhao Country and allow the ruling family’s name to change.

「Three days later.」

The officials of Zhao Country finally announced the news of Fu Haoran’s usurpation and Zhao Song’s death.

At the same time, it was announced that the Imperial Consort, Yun Tianming, had ascended the throne as the new Emperor. The Zhao Country was renamed the Yun Country, and legions of soldiers were dispatched across the land to change the flags and banners.