Chaos Heavenly Emperor Technique

Capítulo 1520: Chapter 1521: Don’t Come Back No Matter What! (4 Updates)

Sky White Imperial City, within the Imperial City walls.

Deep within the inner city, to the west, lies the residence of the Empress Dowager. In this cluster of palaces, there is a relatively secluded and quiet place that has now turned into a “prison”.

In this prison, one person is held, none other than Ling Feng’s teacher, Yan Cangtian.

As Ling Feng’s teacher, Yan Cangtian naturally did not escape. After Yue Zhonglian was captured, it was his turn.

Not only was Yan Cangtian taken, but also before Ling Feng grew strong, the Old General Deng Xian who once stepped in to stop Yaan Jinghong from dealing with Ling Feng, and the President of the Alchemy Master Guild, Hong Haotian, were all found by Yaan Jinghong, their cultivation abolished one by one, and imprisoned. (See ‘Chapter 460 – Challenge! The Half-Year Covenant!’ for more details.)

The reason he does not kill these people is not out of mercy but to execute them one by one in front of Ling Feng!

He wants Ling Feng to taste that bitter feeling of powerlessness!

Perhaps out of appreciation for past friendships with Yan Cangtian, because of the Empress Dowager’s intercession, Yaan Jinghong agreed to imprison Yan Cangtian within the Imperial City; after all, Yan Cangtian’s cultivation had been sealed, and all his major tendons severed, rendering him no threat whatsoever.

Since they are to be jailed, it makes little difference where they are jailed.

Moreover, if Yaan Jinghong wishes to firmly grasp power, he still needs this Empress Dowager to make an appearance, so to some extent, he must show her a bit of respect.

At this moment, Yan Cangtian sat powerlessly slumped on a lounge chair, like a cripple, unable to move his hands and feet, completely incapable of taking care of himself.

“Creak!”

At that moment, the door opened, and first two palace maids entered, followed by a dignified and elegant woman walking in gently.

This woman was, of course, Empress Dowager Yan Ning.

Because of the Youthful Appearance Pill, although her age was similar to Yan Cangtian’s, Yan Cangtian was already white-haired, whereas she looked like a vibrant and beautiful twenty-year-old maiden.

Beside the Empress Dowager was a young woman who bore three to four parts resemblance to her, Yaan Shuying.

At this moment, the Yaan Family had full control, occupying the Imperial City; on the surface, the Sky White Monarch was the Fourth Prince, Moo Yan, but in reality, he was just a puppet. To him, this Imperial City was just a giant cage.

The true masters of this Imperial City were the Yaan Family.

However, even watching the Yaan line consuming the power of the Sky White Royal Family, this Empress Dowager seemed not particularly happy.

After all, that Sky White Monarch, who died suddenly, was her own son.

She also knew that her son’s death might be unavoidably linked to Yaan Jinghong, who had brought prosperity to the Yaan Family.

But now, Yaan Jinghong was beyond control; as a woman, the principle of self-preservation compelled her to submit.

Sighing softly, Yan Ning looked deeply at the man in front of her and said, “I hear you’re not eating?”

Yan Cangtian slightly closed his eyes.

Even though this face was once on his mind day and night, the person he dreamed of, from the moment Yan Ning betrayed him to threaten Ling Feng, he vowed to forget all past affections.

“Your cultivation has been destroyed by Jinghong; now, you are not a Human Emperor, not even ordinary folk. If you don’t eat, you’ll die, understand?”

Yan Ning bit her lip. Her feelings towards Yan Cangtian were incredibly complex.

In her youth, Yan Cangtian was devoted to her, willing to do anything to pursue her as one of the brilliant geniuses of the Heavenly Position Academy; once, Yan Ning was moved and thought of spending her life with him.

Seeing Yan Cangtian in such a state now, the least she could do was treat him a bit better, as a small form of compensation.

“Die? What does that have to do with you?”

Yan Cangtian chuckled bitterly, “What difference does my current self have from the dead? Rather than be used by that little beast as a hostage, I might as well just die.”

“I will not allow you to die in my presence.”

Yan Ning raised her Fong Mu eyes, glanced at the palace maids beside her, and said, “Whatever it takes, whether you force it in or feed it, ensure he eats the food I send daily! Otherwise, if he dies, you will accompany him to the grave!”

“Yes, Empress Dowager!”

The two palace maids, trembling with fear, hurriedly picked up the food and stuffed it into Yan Cangtian’s mouth.

“Yan Ning, do you think that by doing this, I will be grateful to you? Do you think relying on that Yaan Jinghong will give you a good outcome? He’s just a devil. Now, he only gets crueler by the day, a demonic, heartless, and unjust being. The Yaan Family? You? To him, you’re merely tools to achieve his goals!”

Yan Cangtian, his emotions growing agitated, struggled to laugh mockingly and said, “Yan Ning, I will await your fate, more miserable than mine!”

“You’re talking nonsense! Regardless, Jinghong is of the Yaan Family. He would not…”

“Would not what? If you think that going along with him keeps you safe, you are gravely mistaken!”

Yan Cangtian burst out laughing, while Yaan Shuying, frowning, gritted her teeth and said, “You old fool, how ungrateful, still sowing fear here?”

“Enough!” Yan Ning bit her lip, took a deep breath, and said slowly, “Keep feeding! Ensure he eats!”

Observing Yan Cangtian consume all the food, Yan Ning finally swept her sleeves and left the Side Hall with Yaan Shuying and the other palace maids.

Yan Cangtian sat slumped on the chair, sighed lightly, and murmured to himself, “Ning’er, leave now! While that madman hasn’t killed everyone yet…”

In his heart, he could never truly bear ill will towards Yan Ning, never truly hate this woman.

“And that brat, don’t come back! Absolutely, don’t come back!” In his heart, Yan Cangtian prayed silently. Even knowing Ling Feng’s extraordinary talents, Yaan Jinghong had grown too powerful, such that Yan Cangtian couldn’t withstand even a single move.

If Ling Feng returned, not only would he fail to rescue others, but he might also fall victim himself—an outcome Yan Cangtian wished to avoid at all costs.

…

Yet Ling Feng, of course, could not stay away.

Having left the Tianmang Fortress, Ling Feng traveled day and night without rest, and two days later, arrived at the Sky White Imperial City.

On the city walls, almost every interval displayed a wanted poster, depicting Ling Feng’s likeness, offering high rewards for any trace of him.

Furthermore, anyone within the Imperial City bearing even the slightest resemblance to Ling Feng faced calamity.

Even all those with the surname Ling were accused of being Ling Feng’s accomplices, captured, and subjected to interrogation and whipping. For a time, the entire Imperial City was in a state of panic, with ordinary citizens afraid to even step outside, lest they be mistaken for “Ling Feng” and face severe misfortune.