CHAPTER 401
The Little Rebel
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Dongfang Jue’s eyes flashed with sudden resolve. The Godslayer Spear pierced the man who prided himself on his overwhelming power without resistance. The spear speared the lifeless body and flung it out of the grand hall with a flick of the wrist.
"Father, Jue'er offers you two courses of action. The first is to act in accordance with Heaven's will. Jue'er shall purge the court of treacherous ministers, eliminate the traitorous faction, and rid you of all worry."
"As for the lesser strategy, Father, how do you find my attire today?"
How does it look?
The Immortal Emperor's Robe of the Wandering Dragon—how does it look?
"Gentlemen, do you admire Jue'er's robes?"
The God-Slaying Spear trembled violently, its blood-stained tip tracing a boundary between light and shadow. The rising sun showered its divine radiance upon Dongfang Jue.
His gaze swept across the crowd. Every face betrayed fear—some had even wet themselves in terror!
"If you insist on defying me, then Jue'er will have no choice but…"
"Summon the Nine Radiant Heavenly Seal! Rally tens of thousands of tiger-wolf troops! Crush mountains and rivers! Point swords at the royal palace! Fellow warriors! Will you aid Jue'er in achieving supreme conquest?"
Only when these words left his lips did Dongfang Shuo's heart finally cease its frantic beating.
His Prince of the North was about to rebel.
His little princess was rebelling against her own father.
In truth, besides Princess Dongfang Jue, Dongfang Shuo had four other sons.
Dongfang Shuo guarded against threats from above and below, yet never imagined that Dongfang Jue, whom he had always pampered, harbored such rebellious bones.
"Are you unaware of Ling Mountain's stance? Or have you received no news from the Four Domains? I truly cannot fathom your intentions!"
"I have submitted five memorials detailing the imminent peril. This crisis is pressing and cannot be ignored. Who dared intercept my petitions?"
"With the world's tide flowing thus, you dare conceal knowledge, deceive above and below—where do you intend to place my father?"
"Do you wish to cast this prince into disloyalty and filial disrespect?"
"Do you wish for the common people of the Southern Regions to follow you all to the underworld?"
Dongfang Shuo watched as Dongfang Jue confronted the civil and military officials, yet not a single one dared speak in defense of their prince.
Watching them, Dongfang Shuo smiled. His Jue'er was just like her mother—both possessed this very temperament.
"Heh heh, Jue'er, look at you. Why get so worked up? Speak your mind calmly. Could Father possibly not believe you?"
"What the hell are you grinning about? I came to save your life! If my two senior sisters show up, they'll drag you off that chair and beat you senseless!"
Before becoming the Prince of the Northern Frontier, Dongfang Jue had retained some feminine grace.
Music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, archery, horsemanship, swordsmanship, staff combat—Dongfang Jue excelled in all. Coupled with her striking beauty, every prominent young noble in the Southern Realm lusted after her.
But after becoming the Prince of the Northern Frontier, Dongfang Jue was like a caged bird finally seeing the blue sky. He practiced immortal arts, wielded a spear, frequented brothels, and drank wine with courtesans—losing every trace of his former feminine grace.
"Father will do as you wish! Quickly put that spear away—you're frightening me to death!"
"You better do! Or I'll truly rebel!"
Dongfang Shuo chuckled awkwardly, forcing a smile. "Heh heh, yes, yes, rebellion is good! If Jue rebels, Father will step down as Prince of the Northern Frontier and hand over this seat to Jue! No hard feelings, okay?"
Just as Dongfang Jue was about to speak, a familiar voice echoed…
"Yu Lan, are you sure this is the Human Emperor's Palace?"
"Mhm. Don't you trust me?"
"Why are the guards sleeping in broad daylight? This Human Emperor doesn't seem very reliable…"
"Maybe they're just exhausted? Anyway, don't act rashly. After all, he is Jue'er's biological father, right?"
"I know. Otherwise, I'd level the entire Imperial Palace with a single sword strike!"
Two figures—one tall, one short—slowly emerged from the white jade steps. None other than Lingxian Hall's Master and Elder, Su Cheng and Cangjue.
"Master? Why are you here?" (っ°Д°;)っ
Dongfang Jue hastily sheathed his God-Slaying Spear, replacing it with a smile as he approached~
"Just wandering around. Thought I'd stop by to chat with Jue'er's father."
Su Cheng affectionately ruffled Dongfang Jue's hair before turning his gaze to Dongfang Shuo.
This marked the first time Dongfang Shuo had risen from his throne. After all, even when Dongfang Jue declared rebellion, he hadn't budged his slightly rotund frame.
Rising slowly, he clasped his hands and said, "Immortal Su, Sect Leader Su, it's been an honor to hear of you for so long."
Su Cheng smirked. "Oh ho, you've reached the Great Perfection stage. No wonder you're so cocky~"
Dongfang Shuo smiled. "All thanks to your blessings."
Dongfang Jue froze in place, glancing between her master and her father…
Great Perfection stage? Her father? Could that be right?
Dongfang Jue suddenly remembered!
She had a system that granted her access to anyone's records, yet she had never once looked up information about her father or mother…
Su Cheng sighed in exasperation: "Is this amusing? Just lingering here?"
Dongfang Shuo replied flatly, "There are still matters unfinished. As for you, have you gone too far in targeting my daughter?"
It sounded like an encrypted call, but at this moment, Dongfang Shuo also carried a hint of the aura of a human emperor.
Dongfang Shuo's figure was imposing and robust. Though stout, he was far from unattractive—rather, he radiated a vigorous presence.
Su Cheng slowly sat down in the grand armchair carried by Yu Lan, his face cold as he spoke: "I have no intention of meddling in your affairs. I came simply to look around, and to see if Jue'er might have any interest in sitting in that chair…"
Su Cheng gave Dongfang Shuo a meaningful smile before continuing.
"As his master, I have no objections."
Dongfang Shuo had little concept of what a throne entailed, but…
"Cut the nonsense. What's going on between you and my daughter?"
Su Cheng knew the guy had finally woken up. With the serious talk done, a bit of small talk wouldn't hurt.
"Is it that hard to grasp? Master and disciple?"
"I'm talking about you and my daughter—is that fucking appropriate?"
"What are you thinking? Don't push me to beat you up in front of your daughter, Dongfang Shuo!"
"Su Cheng, are you getting too big for your britches? If you're deceiving my daughter, I won't hold back!"
Dongfang Jue couldn't bear to listen anymore. If her father kept this up, she couldn't guarantee her Master wouldn't say something about not harboring improper feelings toward her!
She actually hoped her master might harbor… certain feelings toward her…
"Old Deng! What are you saying! He's my master!"
It must be said, Dongfang Jue's words were indeed effective!
But Dongfang Shuo also caught on to something. Clearly, Su Cheng hadn't touched his precious daughter!
"I hope that's the case. Jue'er, listen to me—this Su Cheng is no good!"
Dongfang Jue stood before Su Cheng, as if she herself were the master, arguing forcefully.
"Master isn't what you think he is! That man isn't Master!"
Dongfang Shuo looked utterly exasperated!
He simply couldn't fathom it. With so many fine young men around, why did Jue'er single out this lowlife?
She'd met so many young masters, yet none caught her eye—except this Su Cheng?
It wasn't that Su Cheng was bad, but the thing was…
He's not the kind of man Jue'er can handle!
Did Dongfang Shuo not know his own daughter?
Even if Dongfang Jue was a bit clever, he clearly couldn't hold a candle to this man!
"What kind of person is he?"
"Master treats me very well. I won't allow you to speak of Master like that—I'll truly get angry!"
"Hey! Jue'er, you're my own flesh and blood! How could you—"
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