Shocking World War Emperor-Chapter 494: Action

Zhengyang Palace Underground.

Although this is the dungeon where Ling Tianxing is imprisoned, it lacks any trace of a prison’s atmosphere.

It could even be considered lavish and splendid.

Ling Tianxing, being a major criminal, is still relied upon by Xia Jiuyou to provide the Sacred Body’s Source Energy, naturally, he must be kept alive.

Thus, the environment could not be too poor.

Proceeding slowly along a corridor, an underground palace soon comes into view.

The palace is not large, but it is surrounded by a layer of faint, intermittently visible flowing light.

Obviously, the palace is enveloped by a Spirit Array.

Xia Jiuyou took out a Jade Token, infused it with Spiritual Power, and a gap appeared in the Spirit Array, through which he directly entered.

Then, the gap disappeared.

Following that, Xia Jiuyou entered into the palace.

In the center of the palace, a white-haired man was sitting on the ground, his back facing the palace doors.

"Why have you come today? Isn’t the extraction of the Source Energy supposed to wait two more days?"

Hearing the approaching footsteps, the white-haired man spoke indifferently.

Xia Jiuyou did not reply, but slightly smiled and said, "I saw your son."

"Chen Er..."

Hearing this, the white-haired man’s body shuddered slightly, and he quickly turned around, revealing an aged face.

It’s been just over twenty years, and by age, he should be in his prime.

However, he appeared like a flickering candle in the wind.

This man is none other than Ling Chen’s father, Ling Tianxing.

Ling Tianxing, having lost his Sacred Body, naturally could not continue the cultivation of Spiritual Power.

The Jiuyou Spiritual Power within him had long since completely dissipated.

Without the nourishment of Spiritual Power, coupled with years of worry and concern, he naturally couldn’t compare to ordinary people, let alone to Cultivators.

He stared intensely at Xia Jiuyou, his voice trembling, "What have you done to him?"

"Ha ha."

Seeing how anxious Ling Tianxing was, Xia Jiuyou grinned and said, "Don’t worry, I haven’t harmed him. Since you’ve kept your promise, so will I."

Ling Tianxing then breathed a sigh of relief.

The conversation paused, and Xia Jiuyou continued, staring at the white-haired man: "I must say, your son’s talent really defies the heavens! He cultivated all by himself, and now his power is comparable to my son Biluo. Truly astonishing!"

Biluo’s achievements today owe much to his guidance and provision of resources.

Yet, Ling Chen managed to cultivate to such a terrifying level on his own strength.

It’s obvious whose talent is stronger!

"Xia Jiuyou!"

The white-haired man suddenly displayed a decisive look in his eyes, and coldly said, "You’d better not do anything inappropriate to Chen Er! Otherwise, I will definitely end my life right here!"

Actually, with his personality when he was young, he would absolutely rather die than surrender.

But after he had his son, Ling Chen, things changed.

Xia Jiuyou threatened him with Ling Chen’s life, making him comply with Xia Jiuyou’s arrangements and confine himself in this dungeon.

Otherwise, how could a peerless genius with a Sacred Body willingly stay like this?

Over the years, he had come to understand that Xia Jiuyou couldn’t do without him, or more precisely, couldn’t do without the Source Energy of the Sacred Body within him.

"Ling Tianxing, rest assured, since you are useful to me, why would I let you die? Just make sure to keep living well."

Xia Jiuyou said with a slight smile.

In three days, it would be time for him to completely transplant the Jiuyou Sacred Body successfully.

At that time, Ling Tianxing would have no means left to threaten him.

That would be the time of Ling Tianxing’s death.

Ling Tianxing would be of no use to him.

No.

There is still a little use.

That is to threaten Ling Chen.

At that time, he could send this father and son off together, and no one in the entire Great Xia would be able to shake the rule of the Great Xia Royal Family.

The death of the State Preceptor, whether or not it was by Ling Chen’s hand, meant that Ling Chen must die.

"Xia Jiuyou, you better keep your word, otherwise, I will make sure your efforts fall through completely."

Ling Tianxing stared intensely at Xia Jiuyou, his face twisted fiercely.

"Don’t worry, if not for your son’s sake, I must consider my own!"

Xia Jiuyou said with a smile.

Hearing this, Ling Tianxing said, "So, you came here today just to tell me this?"

"Yes!"

Xia Jiuyou nodded and said, "Ling Tianxing, maybe you will be reunited with your son very soon! Of course, there’s another reason, you better adjust your condition in the next two days, as I will draw your Source Energy again in three days."

"Rest assured, I know what to do. As long as you let Chen Er go, I won’t disrupt your plans."

Ling Tianxing said coldly.

"That’s for the best."

Xia Jiuyou took out some items from his storage ring and handed them to Ling Tianxing.

Most of them were elixirs and spiritual medicines to replenish Primordial Energy.

"Take good care of yourself, I’m leaving now."

After speaking, Xia Jiuyou left the dungeon.

...

In the blink of an eye, two days passed.

During these two days, news kept coming in from the Ghost Palace Divine Guards.

No traces of the State Preceptor and Ling Chen were found.

Xia Jiuyou immediately ordered additional manpower to investigate.

Even people from the Eight Great Families were mobilized.

No matter what, they had to find out as soon as possible.

Alive, they must be seen; dead, their bodies must be found.

Meanwhile, Ling Chen was hiding in the residence of Ghost King Guard Zhang Yan.

Over these two days, Zhang Yan was busy making frequent visits to the Ghost Palace.

Fortunately, Zhang Yan was not assigned to gather information.

Otherwise, it would have been much harder for Ling Chen to enter the Palace.

Ling Chen also entered the Ghost Palace several times, getting familiar with it to prepare for the optimal action.

Night.

Ji Wuya and Liu Qingcang took advantage of the night to enter the King City.

Tomorrow would be the start of the action.

They also needed to prepare early.

Amidst their anticipation, dawn arrived.

Early in the morning, Ling Chen followed Zhang Yan into the Ghost Palace.

Today was exceptionally different; the entire Ghost Palace was heavily guarded.

"It seems today is indeed the big day Xia Jiuyou will extract and infuse Source Energy," Ling Chen thought to himself.

Most of the Ghost Guards had returned to the Ghost Palace.

Even the ten major Ghost Divine Guards who were out investigating had their tasks temporarily paused and were stationed in the Ghost Palace.

Such a state of high alert clearly indicated a significant event was about to happen.

Two hours later, the Ghost Guards became increasingly hurried.

Ling Chen, disguised as a mere Ghost Guard, had no idea what was happening.

He contacted Ghost King Guard Zhang Yan to ask, but even he said he didn’t know what was happening, only that it seemed someone was escorting an important person over.

"It must be Father!"

Ling Chen was somewhat excited.

From the State Preceptor’s notes, he knew that the extraction of Source Energy was to be conducted in the Ghost Palace.

It must be performed by a Divine Thought Master.

And the dungeon beneath the Zhengyang Palace was just for imprisoning his father.

Ling Chen desperately suppressed his excitement, trying to calm himself.

Xia Jiuyou had not yet infused the Source Energy, and must also be in the Ghost Palace; he could not show any hint of flaws, otherwise, it would definitely arouse Xia Jiuyou’s suspicions.

With Xia Jiuyou’s strength, it would not take long to kill him.

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