Tian Lin slowly stood up, brushed off his sleeves, and swept his eyes across the room, a malicious smile curling at his lips, "Today is truly a good day... a good day to choose a new heir."

As he spoke these words, he practically squeezed them out through clenched teeth, cold and piercing.

But when his gaze fell upon the Three Kings, he suddenly broke into a grin, "The Three Kings are gathered, the hall is full of guests, everyone who should be here is here, saving me the trouble of inviting each one."

"So long as I take down the Three Kings today, the entire Yunding Empire will be unified once more! And I will be the undisputed new emperor!"

His words caused an uproar throughout the hall.

Everyone stared at Tian Lin as if looking at a madman, some even doubting whether he’d completely lost his mind.

The Sky King shouted harshly, "You want to commit treason!"

Tian Lin looked at her coldly.

Once, the Sky King was his most beloved mother.

But now...

He closed his eyes briefly, letting out a long breath of pent-up energy.

Twenty years of family affection and upbringing, even though the Sky King was unusually strict with him, her genuine care couldn’t be denied. Even when his father committed the gravest of crimes, she still protected him.

However! He could not tolerate anyone standing above him, taking away everything that rightfully belonged to him!

Ambition took the upper hand, and the last bit of warmth in his eyes faded away, replaced by a snake-like cold glint, as he slowly spoke, "Mother, you spoke too late, I can’t turn back now."

"Today, you will also become a stepping stone on my path to the throne."

Anyone who blocked his path would die!

The Sky King’s figure seemed to sway, her face turning instantly pale.

Rift Sky King mocked coldly from the side, "I never thought you’d have your day, being overthrown by your own son."

Millions of soldiers surrounded Tian Lin, yet he remained motionless, his aura suddenly changing, and his powerful superpower erupted like a blade, sending the nearby Beastmen flying with blood spewing from their mouths.

His clothes shattered in response, and Tian Lin let out a sharp cry, transforming instantly into his true form and soaring into the sky, his massive dark-gold wings entwined with eerie black and red patterns, emanating a menacing and murderous aura.

The surrounding blood mist pressed down like dark clouds, bringing an overwhelming sense of oppression that left everyone below the stage in shock and dismay.

Peak of the Tenth Rank!

Tian Lin, who in everyone’s eyes had become a waste, not only regained his strength but also awakened the bloodline of the Golden Feathered Roc, breaking through to the terrifying peak of the tenth rank in one stroke!

How could this be possible??

What on earth happened?

The Sky King’s emotions were indescribably complex. At this moment, she should have been happy, but the other party was here to rebel.

Someone loudly urged, "Since His Highness Tian Lin has awakened his bloodline, the contest is meaningless. You are entirely justified in taking over as heir, so why go to such lengths!"

The Sky King also forced herself to endure the pain, attempting to awaken his last trace of conscience, "We are mother and son, I don’t wish to fight with you. If you stop now, all will be forgiven, and the throne will still be yours."

Tian Lin merely looked at them coldly, the condescending disdain in his eyes as if watching ants.

"Heh, but I’m aiming for more than just being a Feudal Lord? I want the entire Yunding Empire to bow to me!"

For this, he could even betray his mother.

He knew this mother king too well.

If she could kill his father, she could naturally also kill this rebellious son.

From the moment he took this step, he knew there was no turning back.

Become king, or die trying!

Moreover...

He looked at his former family and friends, without a hint of affection in his eyes, as if seeing a group of strangers, "I’ve learned about my lineage, and I’m not one of you at all."

"I will join them, and you will merely be my stepping stones."

No one present understood what he was talking about.

Tian Lin merely laughed coldly, "Well, it’s not necessary for the dying to know too much."

The crowd was infuriated, what arrogance! What did he take them for?

Even if he awakened his bloodline and broke through to the peak of the tenth rank, so what? With the Three Kings present and thousands of valiant Feather Clan warriors, did he really think he could overturn the Empire by himself? Simply wishful thinking!

The contest that had suddenly fallen apart turned into a battlefield to suppress the rebels.

The Three Kings acted simultaneously.

The Sky King forced herself to endure the heartache, her eyes turning into a cold battle intent. The current Tian Lin was no longer her son, but an enemy! She held nothing back!

Despite Tian Lin’s youth and limited forces, he should find it difficult to resist the combined might of the Three Kings. Yet, somehow, the strength of his soldiers had also surged, allowing them to engage in a give-and-take battle with the elite forces of the Three Kings. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Lu Xiao wanted to step forward to help but was held back by Shen Tang, "Wait, I think things aren’t that simple."