914 14.190 Last Violet Star – Demons in the Imperial City.

Capital City, Imperial Palace…

Hou Longqing and Heilan were helping with the process of migration of the people of the city to the Western City after receiving the permission of Lan Zhuayun Sect’s Master, Yun Huaxia. But of course, certain conditions were given and the nobles who dared to harm Chun Hongyun-Jun before were given a special mention on the letter and they were not allowed to enter the city. These people can only leave outside the city like refugees.

The nobles upon hearing these conditions were devastated and furious. Unfortunately, they don’t have the right or authority to complain. Their opponents are too strong. One is an Immortal and the other is a God with the King of Devil’s bloodline. They were mere mortals whose standing is only within the race.

Of course, they tried asking the help of their Human Emperor but who would have expected that another letter would be sent saying that the Human Emperor had no power to move the pair of immortals. In the end, these nobles had to give up and can only accept dejection as they pack their things.

Hou Longqing was seated on his throne with Heilan standing behind him. He was working on a few paper works which must be completed while he was watching over the transfer of the people in his city to the Western City using the teleportation portal. The portal must not be destroyed at all cost during the transfer of the people or once the portal broke the people passing through it would be lost in the void forever.

While the two were busying themselves for the last time while waiting for someone to tell them that everyone had successfully been teleported to the west, a messenger or a guard that protects the palace suddenly ran into the throne hall with a frightened look.

“Your Majesty! There is something urgent to report that you must hear!!”

The Human Emperor, Hou Longqing, frowned when he saw the reaction of the man before him.

“What is it? Zhen, allows you to speak.”

…..

“Your Majesty! The violet barrier above the city had been destroyed! Then countless Demons led by the Devils had appeared on sight. They were surrounding the whole Capital. Their numbers are immeasurable!!!” 𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗹．𝐨𝗿𝗴

The Black Dragon, Heilan and the Emperor, Hou Longqing was shocked with what they’ve heard that they both exclaimed in surprised,

“WHAT!?”??r??e????????o??????. ??oｍ

Some officials who were still in the throne hall were terrified and they all looked at their last hope: the Emperor who protects their race.

“Your Majesty! What should we do?!”

“Please make a decision, your majesty!”

Heilan frowned seeing the people in the hall panicking and they all urged Hou Longqing selfishly.

“Shut up! If you are afraid then leave and head to the Teleportation Portal! We will handle the rest here.” Heilan bellows at the officials in the throne hall.

Silence descended in the hall. Seeing their reactions the Human Emperor couldn’t help but be disappointed and sighed at the ugly sight before him.

Sigh~

Hou Longqing said, “Leave and make sure there would be any panic to those who were using the portal. Don’t make fussy about who is first and who would be last to use the Teleportation Circle. He and Heilan would protect the formation until everyone passed successfully. You can go.”

“Your Majesty, this servant is…”

“Your Majesty… We…”

Seeing the tired and disappointed look on their Emperor, the officials knew they had greatly disappointed their ruler. But they were truly afraid of the demons outside and forgotten about this young Human Emperor who was trying his best to protect them.

Hou Longqing said, “I know this Zhen is young. I also know that deep in your hearts you know that I can’t become an Emperor like the Imperial Father does.”

“At the very least, I wanted you to believe in me. I am your current ruler. It is Zhen’s duty to protect you and my people.”

“Go now and protect the Teleportation Circle. Tell them to increase the speed of transfer and don’t panic about the demons outside. Even if they destroy the barrier, I and Heilan will do our best to protect you.” Hou Longqing said. “Leave now!”

“Yes, Your Majesty. We wish you and Lord Heilan Victory!!!”

After saluting to their ruler and guardian for the last time, the other people in the palace had also left. In such a large palace, only Hou Longqing and Heilan were left.

There is silence between the two of them. Heilan was looking at the Human Emperor and his only important person in this world. He knew that his A’Qing was afraid but as the ruler of the humankind he must stand in front just so he can fulfill his duties as the Human Emperor.

Heilan said, “Don’t be afraid, A’Qing. I’m here.”

“Lan-ge… I am not afraid. I was just wondering that since the whole world is in turmoil would the Imperial Father and Uncle be alright outside. I don’t even know if they are still alive.” Hou Longqing said.

Heilan also recalled the former emperor and his minister. These two humans were quite strong. Though they weren’t as strong as immortals, it can be said that they are one of the few humans who were strongest in their race. According to his estimation they could at least contend against a Devil in a human vessel but not against a devil in his real body.

After all, a devil using his real body is different from one that was only using a human vessel. The latter had their full potential restricted while the former was free of reins. An actual devil possessed the strength proportional to their creator. A quarter or half the cultivation of the being who made them.

The Seven deadly sins were created by the former King of Devils, Ye Guiya who is said to possess a cultivation stage that could much the strength of the Immortal Emperor of the Heavenly Domain. This means any devils he creates would at least possess the strength of a Half- Immortal or a True Immortal. Devil Shulan had the strength of a Half- Immortal while Devil Fennu is a True Immortal.

The barrier that protects the Imperial City can only block those who were below Immortal King Stage but it also means that a True Immortal can destroy the barrier even though it would take time for it to be completely destroyed.

As expected, just outside the barrier, Devil Fennu was staring at the barrier around the Imperial City and standing beside him was Devil Shulan who was ready to support him any time.

Devil Fennu was observing the barrier and had to estimate how much strength he needed to destroy it. He can feel a strong qi flowing in the barrier which could much his own strength.

Devil Shulan asked, “Can you destroy it, Brother Fen?”

“I can but… It would take a while longer than the purple barrier.” Devil Fennu answered. “Once the barrier cracked you three attacked it with your full strength.”

Devil Shulan and the two former devil vessels nod their heads in agreement to Devil Fennu’s words as they watch as Devil Fennu flies above the barrier covering himself with Death Qi and raining numerous strong punches on the barrier.

At the first three punches from Devil Fennu the barrier was immovable. Only when he struck it with his fist for the fourth time did some distinct cracks appear on the barrier.

Jin Baihua who was observing the changes on the barrier smiled when the cracks appeared on it thanks to Devil Fennu’s attacks.

“There is finally a crack!”

“ATTACK THE BARRIER!” Commanded Devil Shulan.

Under such command all three of them strike on the cracking barrier and finally it couldn’t hold on. It broke up like a broken glass frightening the rest of the mortals that haven’t been successfully teleported to the west.

The humans waiting at the teleportation circles were in despair seeing the barrier that protects them all along to break into pieces.

“The barrier broke… The demons are pouring inside the Imperial city.”

“Is this the end?”

“Am I going to die here?”

“Hahaha~ thankfully, I’ve asked my wife and daughter to go ahead. I thank God for my decision.”

“No. No… I don’t want to die. I don’t want to die.”

Finally as the barrier broke before their eyes the restraints held back their fears and snapped. Chaos fell on the teleportation circle. The weak were trampled under the feet of the strong. Young and old suffered the most. Humans at the brink of death finally showed the ugliness of their heart.

Jin Baihua watched this scene with cold eyes and mumbled, “In the end, humans could never change the ugliness in their hearts. They were born selfish and could only see themselves in the chaos they made themselves.”

The royal guards tries their best to calm down the civilians but the fear in their eyes cannot be hidden. The nobles had become even more boisterous and were directly stepping down on those whom they thought were lower than they were.

“Calm down everyone! If you break the circle then no one can leave! Let the old and young go first!”

“Shut up and start teleportation. I am the Duke of Xin, a relative of the Imperial Family! This lord ordered you to move!”

“We can’t waste the energy the circle must use. Only when the Teleportation Circle is full of people can we activate it. This is the order of the Emperor!”

“Shut you Plebeian! This lord is ordering. Activate the teleportation circle!”

The cultivators from the Hou Long Sect stare at the noble with disdainful gaze. Even if he is the Emperor himself, they are cultivators and only follow the orders of their Sect Leader.

Suddenly, someone kicked out the duke and minions out of the teleportation circle. When they turned around they saw a young lady in red robes looking down on them. They were about to scold the rude thing that dares to kick their butts but can only clamped their mouths when they saw the face of the lady cultivator that kicked them.

The current Sect Leader of Hou Long Sect, Princess Hou. Wearing a red robe and surrounded with flames around her, she looks majestic like a fire fairy in the legends. This is Princess Hou. The biological sister of Hou Longqing.

Sect Master Hou looks down on the duke and his minions, “Relative to the Imperial Family! Don’t take it wrong but you are only a father of a concubine. That annoying daughter of yours which you pushed on my elder brother!”

“A concubine cannot use the name of the Imperial Family. You are not to be considered as the relative of the crown,” said Princess Hou. “Someone captured this fool.”

The royal guards in the area surrounded the duke and his minions and tied them up. They watched as the Princess kicked all the muscular men and mature ladies gathering in the circle leaving only the young and old inside.

Princess Hou said, “Activate the Teleportation Circle. The young, disabled and Old First. Next are the ladies and the pregnant women. Last would be the adult men! If someone dares to cut the line. Kill them on the spot!”

Her eyes narrowed with threat and warning as she looked at both the nobles and commoners.

“I don’t care if you are a noble or a commoner. Follow my instructions or stay here to feed the demons.” Princess Hou said.

Upon hearing her words the selfish nobles who tried to use their authority were silent as mute. They had witnessed this threat from the Imperial Princess if for them to hear. After all, they were the ones that caused the chaos in the area pushing those who were already inside the circle.

Princess Hou then looked at her people and the royal guards, “Follow my commands. If someone dares to go against it. Just kill them.”

“My Imperial Brother and I try our best to stop the demons. You do what you can. All of you are heroes of humankind.”

“Yes! Your Highness! (Sect Leader!)”

The disciples of the Hou Long Sect and the royal guards saluted her. Only when the things in this area had been stabilized that Princess Hou once again took her leave and she was followed by the core strength of the Hou Long Sect. The elders and core disciples all followed after her. She was brave and courageous in the sight of almost endless Demons at sight. She didn’t even tremble once. Like a proud queen that stood before her enemies. There is only victory or death as an ending for such a heroic figure