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Soon, the Sum Emperor led a group of ministers to the city tower, looking out at the distant army of the North Country.

When the ministers saw the North Prince again, their hearts were filled with infinite emotion.

In the past, they had all misjudged him, always believing the North Prince to be worthless. Yet, to their surprise, he had managed to develop the North Country so powerfully within just a few years.

He had not only defeated the Barbarian Tribe in the north but also crushed the army of Great Wu, forcing them to sign a peace treaty, and ultimately led his troops to the Capital city of Great Sum.

A few years back, who could have imagined the North Prince achieving such a feat.

Some ministers deeply regretted not having formed good relations with the North Prince back then. If they had gotten on good terms with him, they wouldn't be so frightened now, seeing his troops approaching the city.

At that moment, the Sum Emperor shouted from the city tower, "Rebel son, are you seeking to revolt?"

Lu Chen didn't immediately answer the Sum Emperor. Upon seeing him, Lu Chen dismounted and then, facing the city tower where the Sum Emperor stood, performed a ceremonial bow, saying, "This son pays respect to Father Emperor! Long live the Emperor, long live, long live!"

Although Lu Chen had come to seize the throne, the Sum Emperor was his biological father in public. Despite his lack of emotional attachment to the Sum Emperor, he still observed the proper etiquette.

Moreover, Lu Chen felt that if he were to usurp the throne by committing patricide now, his own children might very well follow suit in the future, setting a poor example for them.

Of course, despite these concerns, Lu Chen was still intent on fighting for the throne.

The Sum Emperor sneered and said, "Rebel son, leading your troops to besiege the Capital city, why bother with such false civility in saluting me!"

After finishing his bow, Lu Chen spoke loudly, "My Father Emperor is surrounded by treacherous officials, who not only have misled you into committing heinous acts but also have held you hostage to give orders to the world. Now, as your son, I lead my troops here, determined to eradicate these treacherous officials for you and restore your freedom, to revive the imperial majesty!"

Hearing this, the Sum Emperor burst into laughter, "Ha-ha-ha-ha, treacherous officials? Ridiculous!"

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"I have only loyal officials by my side, never so-called treacherous officials. If you wish to rebel, at least make up a decent excuse."

"Enough. Since you have embarked on this path of rebellion, I can no longer consider our father-son relationship."

As he spoke, the archers on the wall all stepped forward, each equipped with the Piercing Cloud Bow and Piercing Cloud Arrow.

The Sum Emperor raised his hand and waved it forward. In an instant, numerous Piercing Cloud Arrows flew toward the army outside.

The North Country army immediately changed formation, soldiers bearing shields rushing to the front. However, before the Piercing Cloud Arrows could touch the North Country soldiers, they were seized in mid-air by a powerful force.

This scene caused panic among the ministers.

What kind of power was this, to intercept so many arrows outright?

Celestials?

Yes! It must be a Celestial!

Only a Celestial would possess such an ability!

They had long heard that the Celestial from Mysterious Moon Palace had gone to the North Country, and now it seemed the rumors were true!

The Celestial of Mysterious Moon Palace was indeed standing with the North Country!

This was disastrous!

With a Celestial on the North Prince's side, wouldn't seizing the throne be an easy task?

Suddenly, nearly all the ministers on the city tower began contemplating the manner in which they would surrender once the North Prince breached the Capital city.

However, unlike those ministers, the Sum Emperor didn't panic at the sight, his lips even curving into a slight smile.

He had been waiting for the Celestial to appear. If he could deal with the Celestial, the war could end swiftly.

Just then, the North Country soldiers began a sudden retreat, leaving behind only a few people.

Seeing this, the people on the city tower were once again stunned. What was happening?

Why were the North Country soldiers retreating?

Didn't they want to attack the city?

Why were they withdrawing so soon?

Soon, a barefoot woman in a green dress with white hair arrived in front of where Lu Chen and the others were.

Upon her arrival, everyone on the city wall was momentarily lost in her beauty.

Such a beautiful woman!

This woman didn't seem like an ordinary person from this world!

Everyone instantly realized that she was the Celestial from Mysterious Moon Palace!

Seeing Yun Xianxian appear, Yu Changqing and Fu Hongchou in their cloaks approached the Sum Emperor.

Yu Changqing said, "Your Majesty, we shall kill the North Prince for you. Please seize this opportunity to eliminate the Celestial from Mysterious Moon Palace. If this Celestial does not die, all our efforts will be in vain."

The Sum Emperor calmly replied, "You needn't remind me, I know what to do."

Hearing their conversation, the nearby ministers were once again stunned.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

From their words, the Sum Emperor could kill a Celestial?

How was that possible?

To most people, Celestials were akin to Immortals, beyond the reach of ordinary humans. How could a mortal kill such a being?

And who were these people in black robes, and why had they never heard of them?

The ministers were filled with questions, but they were certain about one thing—the Sum Emperor had been concealing his strength, still holding cards close to his chest, and was not afraid of Celestials.

People were reminded of the rumors that had circulated some time ago, claiming that the Imperial Palace held a Divine Weapon capable of killing a Celestial. Previously, many had dismissed it as mere rumor.

Now it seemed quite possible that the Sum Emperor indeed possessed a Divine Weapon that could slay a Celestial.