Regardless of the circumstances, Wu Chen is the ruler of a nation, representing the supreme majesty of the empire.

It's fine for the teacher to reprimand me daily, but to say I've ruined the country, that's rather displeasing.

"Be honest with me, does Cheng Yang have a marriage contract?"

Nanyuan looked at Wu Chen, asking slowly.

Upon hearing this, Wu Chen frowned. It seemed that girl had told the teacher about it. In any case, it's not a matter worth concealing, so he replied, "There is a marriage contract."

With these words, a hint of joy flashed in Nanyuan's eyes. It seems... there is still a chance for redemption!

"Whose marriage contract?"

"The youngest son of the Lin Family... I think he's called Lin Mu."

Hearing it was the "Lin Family", Nanyuan's pupils contracted sharply, his heart sank to the bottom, and he sat trembling on the chair beside him, closing his eyes and taking several deep breaths.

Seeing his teacher's reaction, Wu Chen also felt uneasy and asked, "Is there a problem?"

Nanyuan opened his eyes, gazing at Wu Chen, and said slowly, "My master, who was also the teacher of the previous emperor, once predicted the future of the Peaceguard Country, you should be aware of this."

....

"Of course, it was said that Peaceguard Country would experience a great transformation and significant fortune, possibly even elevating to become one of the continent's top empires!"

Wu Chen said with a smile. It was due to this prophecy that he had the confidence to implement bold reforms in the country over the past decade or so.

"Are you still dreaming?"

"I'm telling you, it's already ruined, and I also tell you that the one who can bring glory to Peaceguard Country is not Cheng Yang but the Lin Family's son engaged to Cheng Yang."

"At that time, the Empress named Cheng Yang, intending to 'bring forth sunlight', yet the Lin Family's son is the very sun of Peaceguard Country."

"For your gain, you orchestrated the destruction of the Lin Family. Do you really think the Lin Family betrayed the country? We both know it's just because you feared their development would overshadow yours."

Nanyuan pointed at Wu Chen, continuously cursing him.

"Nanyuan!"

"Do you mean... it is I who personally destroyed Peaceguard Country?"

"Without the Lin Family, I have supported three families no weaker than the Lin Family over these years, with their power firmly in my hands. Is that wrong?"

Wu Chen's face twisted with anger, his Purple Mansion cultivation erupting, shaking the great hall incessantly.

"It's wrong, utterly absurd!"

"I ask you, where is the body of the Lin Family's young son?"

Nanyuan thought of something and continued to ask.

"He didn't die; he's wandering in Peaceguard Country, not sure if he's alive these years."

Wu Chen said flatly.

"Not dead?!"

"There is still a chance to save it. Send people to find him immediately, restore the marriage contract, let him marry Cheng Yang quickly, there's still a glimmer of hope."

Nanyuan said anxiously.

"Impossible!"

"Teacher, do you want Cheng Yang to marry a wanderer? And a good-for-nothing who can't cultivate." Wu Chen rebuked.

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"If you can't bring yourself to do it, then I will. I'll go find him; I'll handle it."

With that, Nanyuan turned and prepared to leave.

The next moment, Wu Chen's oppressive force erupted, stunning Nanyuan. He spoke slowly, "Teacher, please don't make it difficult for me, this matter is not for you to decide, even if Cheng Yang is willing, I cannot allow it."

"If you insist, I will send someone to kill him secretly."

Upon hearing this, Nanyuan closed his eyes, took a deep breath, knowing it was beyond saving.

"I have come to a decision; I'll hand the academy over to Ink Sea. I want to retire for a while. Don't worry... you don't need to monitor me; I won't leave Peaceguard Country."

Having said that, Nanyuan turned and left.

....

Time flies, three years passed quietly.

Su Mu still couldn't cultivate, but his physical cultivation had reached a certain level and his combat prowess could rival some Qi Cultivation level five cultivators.

Daoist Gu had matters to attend to and left Peaceguard Country, leaving Su Mu in Fengyang City.

On this day, Fengyang City was exceptionally quiet, and there wasn't a single person on the streets.

Walking down the street, Su Mu felt more and more uneasy and hurried home.

The next second, a squad of Silver Armor Guards appeared at the end of the street, rushing towards Su Mu without warning.

Seeing this, Su Mu used his body technique to escape, relying on his familiarity with the city.

Before leaving, Daoist Gu taught him a concealing technique, saying under the Purple Mansion, his aura couldn't be detected.

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"How about it?"

"Where's the corpse?"

Inside the great hall, Wu Chen asked the general in front of him.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, we couldn't find him..." the general answered.

"A waste who can't cultivate, and you struggled for seven days to kill him without success?"

Wu Chen stood up, his expression angry.

"I shall go myself."

Wu Chen muttered.

This entanglement, he planned to sever it personally. Now Cheng Yang has stepped into the Golden Core Realm and people from Yao Yue Sacred Land have come to recruit him.

Thus, they absolutely cannot find out Cheng Yang still has a marriage contract, so Lin Mu must be killed.

...

"Cheng Yang, quickly, go to Fengyang City!"

Nanyuan rushed into the hall, calling to Cheng Yang, who was conversing with elders from Jasper Pool Sacred Land.

Now the situation was too urgent, Nanyuan couldn't care about anything else; he had to stop Wu Chen, or it could lead to complete disaster.

...

"Master, what's the matter?" Cheng Yang stood up and asked.

The female elders from Yao Yue Sacred Land beside them exchanged glances.

"You must stop your father from making a grave mistake!"

Upon receiving the message from the Dark Guard, Nanyuan immediately found Cheng Yang.

Upon hearing this, Wu Chengyang said to the elders, "Senior, please excuse me for a moment."

With that, he turned into a stream of light and vanished.

The next second, the female elders also followed, wanting to see what was happening.

...

Above Fengyang City, Wu Chen stood in the air, overlooking the entire city.

Divine Sense spread out, covering all of Fengyang City, finally discovering Lin Mu's aura.

"Such a clever concealment method, no wonder others couldn't find your aura."

"Come out."

As Wu Chen's words fell, a black-haired man slowly emerged from a building, looking up at the imposing man in the sky.

Su Mu gazed at the emperor who destroyed his entire family, his pupils igniting with flames, and his fists clenched unconsciously.

"Lin Mu... the last remnant of the Lin Family."

Wu Chen looked down upon Su Mu from above.

"You cannot be allowed to remain."

At that moment, Wu Chen slowly extended his right hand, making a grabbing motion towards Su Mu.

"Stop!"

Just as he was about to kill Su Mu, an angry shout came, coupled with a powerful oppressive force, stopping Wu Chen's action.

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