Creation of the Universe

Before King Jinning could order his men to capture Shen Zhan, he heard the screams of the guards not far away.

He was stunned for a moment and looked at that place intently. Then Shen Zhan's face that made him hate appeared in his sight.

"Shen! Fight!"

King Jinning called out Shen Zhan's name with gritted teeth, and the hatred in his heart became even stronger.

Immediately afterwards, he saw Shen Yunli following behind Shen Zhan and appeared in his sight, which made him angry and worried at the same time.

This is because Shen Yunli is the hope for Jinning's future rise. With the talent of the ninth level of Taoism, she is bound to be another Valkyrie in Xuantian Continent. King Jinning does not want such an important chess piece to slip away from his palm.

He was so anxious to find Shen Yunli before, and even beat and scolded his close associates for this. This was not out of a father's concern for his daughter, but simply out of fear of losing this chess piece!

As for the affection between father and daughter, he saw it as nothing more than unnecessary emotion and completely discarded it as a burden.

"It's been a while since we last met. You're becoming increasingly incompetent and foolish. Indulging in pleasure and singing and dancing in broad daylight, how can you face the people of Jinning?"

Every word Shen Zhan said was harsh, and King Jinning glared at him.

"Shen Zhan, is this the tone you use when you speak to me? Do you remember our agreement? You promised to get out of Jinning and never come back, and that saved your life. Now you dare to show up in front of me so brazenly? Are you tired of living?"

After King Jinning finished speaking, he immediately looked at Shen Yunli and scolded her sternly, "Li'er, why are you with Shen Zhan? You should have come back to pay your respects to me as soon as you returned from Beiliang. How could you forget even the most basic etiquette when you ran away?"

Shen Yunli's expression was calm, even unusually stern, which was completely different from the little girl who used to accept whatever King Jinning said.

"Father, from now on, no matter what decision I make, it is my own will. No one can influence me, including you."

King Jinning had never heard such bold words from Shen Yunli. He was stunned for a long time, as if he was repeatedly confirming whether he had heard it wrong.

In the past, Shen Yunli was only in awe and obedience to him, but today Shen Yunli is trying to break free from his control.

This is impossible!

Absolutely not allowed!

"Well, you said it very well, it's totally meaningless!"

King Jinning knew that it was all Shen Zhan's fault, otherwise how could Shen Yunli have the courage to say such things to him.

"Shen Zhan, what exactly are you planning to do today?"

"It's simple. I think your time as the King of Jinning is almost over. You spend all day in the palace, indulging in wine and women, and paying no attention to state affairs. This has led to the decline of people's livelihoods and the corruption of officials. Everyone can see all of this clearly. Under your exploitation and oppression, the people are living a painful and tormented life, often going hungry and having no rice to eat!

If this continues, many people will die of hunger and cold. I am standing up now to fight for a way out for hundreds of thousands of people in Jinning. If you still have any self-awareness, you should write a letter to list your faults, give up the throne, and make it known to the world!"

King Jinning's eyes widened even more. "What did you say? You actually want me to abdicate?"

"Yes, this is your only way out."

King Jinning laughed out loud, thinking it was the stupidest joke he had ever heard in his life.

"Never mind. You're just an insignificant outcast. I've looked down on you since you were little, and it's still the same now. I thought you might improve after going out, but you've disappointed me."

"Enough of the nonsense! Will you abdicate voluntarily? Or will I put a sword to your neck and teach you to face the facts and accept the outcome willingly? Or will I send you on your way?"

Prince Jinning turned a deaf ear to this and with a wave of his hand, the guards in the palace rushed into the courtyard from all directions, protecting Prince Jinning in the middle, as if they were unbreakable.

"Before you say such big words, why don't you think about how to defeat my personal guards first!"

"That's it? No problem."

Shen Zhan turned his wrist slightly, swung the Liuyun Sword, and instantly slashed out countless sword energies, sweeping towards the heavily armored guards of the palace.

This sword seemed to be light and did not carry much power, but when the sword energy touched these people, they fell to the ground like grass, lying in all directions and lost consciousness from then on.

Shen Zhan retracted the Liuyun Sword and said calmly, "You'd better not have any trump cards left to reveal, otherwise you'll really disappoint me!"

King Jinning was completely surprised that his carefully trained personal guards were so vulnerable. At this time, he had not yet realized that it was not that his personal guards were incompetent, but that the Shen Zhan he faced today was no longer the mediocre person he knew before.

"Hmph, don't get too carried away. My General Huwei is on his way. He has tens of thousands of elite soldiers under his command. Even if they lay down their weapons and let you slaughter them, can you really kill them?"

"General Hu Wei leads his troops to protect the emperor!"

Before King Jinning finished speaking, he received some exciting news.

He immediately said to Shen Zhan in a domineering manner, "Finally, I would like to give you one more piece of advice: Don't be so arrogant. Don't you consider your own worth? How could you be so foolish as to want to fight with me?

And you, Li'er, come back to me now, and I will forgive you for what you did just now!"

Instead, Shen Yunli took a few steps closer to Shen Zhan and said firmly, "No need for that. Father, take care of yourself."

General Hu Wei had already arrived at the scene as he was speaking. King Jinning waved his hand and said, "You've arrived just in time! Kill Shen Zhan for me. No mercy!"

His eyes were red and he was filled with murderous intent.

As a result, General Hu Wei and his men suddenly turned around and walked behind Shen Zhan, then stared at King Jinning motionlessly, as if they were responsible for guarding Shen Zhan.

King Jinning was shocked and roared at General Hu Wei, "I want you to kill Shen Zhan, are you deaf?"

"Your Highness, please stop yelling. My brothers and I are here today to persuade you to abdicate and let someone more capable take over."

"You're going to rebel! Do you know that treason is a capital crime?"

General Hu Wei responded coldly to Prince Jinning's question, "Your Highness, what are you talking about? We are simply following public opinion. Whoever stands on the side of the people represents morality and the will of the people. How can you be accused of treason?"

"Where's Zhao Ji, the patrol commander? Where is he at this time?"

"Your Highness, please stop looking. Zhao Ji has already sealed off the entire city. No one can leave now. Let's just wrap this up first."