Chapter 145 - Soul Devouring Demonic Poison

"Young lass Seira, stop hiding and bring this kid to his majesty." General Lexus spoke without turning his head back. He then let go of Cale who hurriedly stabilized himself in midair. 

The latter gritted his teeth while glaring at the broad back of the old general.

Seira who was concealing herself behind a cloud not far away immediately flew towards Cale's direction as if nothing happened. 

As she was hiding her embarrassment, she also studied the army of the second prince coldly.

"Oh, to think that Lord General Lexus and young miss Seira Ignius are both here. I apologize, but the both of you are not allowed to go inside the city." Second Prince Titus Doomblade slowly floated in midair and hovered opposite the former two with a broad smile on his face. His long blonde hair swayed gently as the wind c_a_r_e_s_sed his handsome facial features.

General Lexus glared fiercely at the second prince, his old face shaking in anger. 

The sc_u_m of a prince colluded with the outside forces!

"To think that the most brilliant son of his majesty actually colluded with the supreme powers outside just to claim the throne for himself. Do you have anything else to say, your highness the second prince, Titus Doomblade?" 

The second prince merely laughed after hearing the old general words. He then glanced mockingly at him while pointing his sword straight at the old general disdainfully.

"General Lexus, you trained me since I was young and I have long since wanted to have a spar with you. Today, allow me to experience the might of our Celestial Sword Empire's General Lexus!" 

He was clearly provoking the old general to make a move! An initial stage Immortal-Class level fighter wants to fight against a veteran mid stage Immortal-Class level fighter! Such arrogance!

The old general sighed and shook his head with a regretful expression on his face. 

"The Celestial Sword Empire heavily nurtured a snake only to be bitten back in return. If only we could have realized the vileness in your heart earlier, then everything would not have reached this point."

The second prince's face distorted into that of anger after hearing the general's words.

"Enough with the chitchat! Only someone like me is qualified to rule over the Celestial Sword Empire! And those who stand on my way will become the stepping stones on my path towards the peak!" 

Everyone heard the arrogant and ambitious words of the second prince which made them involuntarily suck in a deep breath of cold air.

The old general merely shook his head before gesturing Seira and Cale with his eyes. The latter two understood his gaze and immediately headed towards the city.

"Did I say that the both of you can leave?!" The second prince raised his sword and slashed towards the direction of Seira and Cale. 

"Clang!"

His sword was stopped by General Lexus dual swords, not allowing him to attack the two.

"Good good good! Now let me experience your strength, General Lexus! Don't disappoint me, your student!" Titus' handsome face distorted as he brandished multiple sword strikes towards the old general. 

The latter calmly block the attack with both his swords.

Meanwhile, Cale and Seira were also blocked by two old men. They were the hall master of the Rising Sun Supreme hall and the holy lord of the Blue Jade Holy Land.

"Do the two of you really think that you two little kids can go inside the city right in front of our eyes?!" The hall master of the Rising Sun Supreme Hall spoke with an ugly smile on his aged face.

Both Cale and Seira's faces fell after hearing what the old man said. 

"Let me see who dares block my daughter from entering the city!" The familiar voice made Seira smile sweetly.

"Father!"

Furthermore, he looked pale and his aura was unstable. But as a father, how could he allow those two old fogies to bully his daughter?

Despite his grievous injuries, Duke Shutra fearlessly faced off against the two old men. 

The latter two glanced at the severely injured Duke Shutra warily. They did not dare take him lightly at all even if he was seriously wounded. That man alone was able to fight against four experts with the same cultivation level as him!

Seira worriedly glanced at her father's injuries. None of it was light at all. Any of those injuries would be fatal to someone else. If not for the duke's tenacious will, he would have long since succ_u_mbed to the pain as well.

"Seira, go inside the city!" Duke Shutra was not a dumb person. After seeing General Lexus' arrival and remembering his sudden disappearance a few weeks ago, he connected the dots which made his heart beat wildly in excitement.

What else could make the old general leave the empire? Of course, it was to find the Holy Nourishing Crystal which was known to have the ability to heal the emperor! So how could he not get excited? 

The moment the emperor regains his health, then how would that traitorous second prince swagger arrogantly in front of the capital city?

Seira and Cale hurriedly went inside the city under the glaring looks of the two old fogies from the supreme powers. 

Cale even gave a bright smile to both of them which made the two old men want to grab ahold of him and punch his face until they were satisfied.

If not for his injuries, it would be no problem defeating the two old men. But his injuries this time were too severe to do that.

Nonetheless, his goal was only to buy time for Seira and the young man to deliver the Holy Nourishing Crystal to the emperor. His remaining elemental essence should be enough for that.

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"Your highness, we need to deliver something of utmost importance to the emperor. Can you please go with us to prevent unnecessary trouble?" Seira bowed her head lightly at the crown prince while Cale followed suit.

The crown prince was visibly excited after hearing Seira. If his conjectures were right, then they were in possession of a Holy Nourishing Crystal! The head physician, Elder Sun, was full of praise for this wondrous crystal. So how could he not get excited about this? He hurriedly nodded his head while signaling the two to follow him.

"Not a problem. Follow me." 

Seira smiled joyfully while Cale merely nodded his head calmly.

The crown prince did not mind Cale's attitude. He then flew towards the imperial palace with Cale and Seira following behind him.

Not long after, they arrived in front of a luxurious-looking palace. Cale was inwardly amazed at the majestic building made from many precious materials. The gate guards standing motionlessly were even at the Saint-Class level! Truly inconceivable!

"Just follow behind me. You are here to give the Holy Nourishing Crystal to his majesty, right? The crown prince spoke with a hint of excitement while glancing at the two people behind him.

Seira nodded her head, while Cale was absentminded for a moment before similarly nodding his head.

"This brother, I haven't seen you around the capital. But based on your bearings alone, you should be the four elemental Saint that shook the entire Empire a few weeks ago." The crown prince spoke in a neither fast nor slow tone while also sizing up Cale. He was unable to discern his strength at all!

Cale was surprised that the crown prince actually knows his identity, but he still nodded his head calmly in response.

"Your highness is indeed right. I am known by everyone as Wolf King." 

Both Seira and the crown prince were shocked at Cale's introduction. This guy actually calls himself 'king'? Truly bold! 

But still, the crown prince did not take it to heart and merely gave Cale a nod. 

After walking for more than ten minutes, they arrived in front of the emperor's chamber. 

As the crown prince, he was obviously allowed by his father to visit him. Aside from being the rightful inheritor for the throne, the crown prince was also the emperor's favorite child. Hence, his entry was not barred at all.

Cale frowned briefly before his expression returned back to normal.

Lying weakly on the bed was a man who looked like a corpse. He did not appear to be breathing and only his faint lifeforce can be felt. But the thick aura of death on him can't be disregarded. 

"This... This is...the Soul Devouring Demonic Poison?! How vicious!" Cale's head almost exploded following Asteria's surprised voice.