I, a prison guard in the Heavenly Prison, secretly became invincible thanks to the system.

Chapter 564 The Empress Ascends the Throne and Enters Chongtian Temple

Yun Jinxi was completely bewildered.

Ye Kang, without hesitation, struck out with his palm.

With a loud bang, the entire imperial study was blown open by the shockwave, revealing a terrified Yun Xiaoyao and the assassin concubine.

At the same time, countless imperial guards and palace guards surged in.

"There are assassins!"

Bang it!

With a thought, Ye Kang activated the Entangling Moon Silk, forming an array that completely isolated this place.

The guards could only watch as he walked step by step toward the emperor, completely unable to break through the formation.

Looking at Ye Kang's face, Yun Xiaoyao's breathing became rapid, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

He kept backing away, shouting, "Commander Ye, why are you doing this!"

Ye Kang said calmly, "It's just for the sake of feeling good. You hired an assassin to kill me. If I let you go, how can my Dao heart remain stable in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Jinxi, Leng Ruyi, and Consort Jing were all stunned.

Yun Jinxi, in particular, exclaimed in disbelief, "Father! You sent people to kill Ye Kang! Why!"

Yun Xiaoyao clenched his fists and roared, "What can I do! The hidden sects want to replace me, so I have no choice but to stand with the outer sea! Only by destroying those high and mighty hidden sects can I survive!"

"What does that have to do with Ye Kang!"

"Relationship? Ha! It's because he appeared too late! I hate him! Why did he appear so late! If he had shared my burdens earlier, why would I have had to collude with foreign powers!"

Yun Xiaoyao revealed an expression of resentment and unwillingness.

Upon hearing this, Yun Jinxi shook his head repeatedly, feeling that his father had gone mad.

But the Emperor is the Emperor after all. He turned to Ye Kang and said, "Lord Ye, I beg you to spare his life. I promise he will abdicate..."

Ye Kang shook his head, then looked at the Imperial Guards and the commander of the guards outside the formation.

"Starting tonight, the Great Jin Dynasty will be transformed. As for who will replace them, you can decide for yourselves."

As soon as he finished speaking, a sword aura of a hundred flowers swept past, leaving a splash of blood.

Yun Xiaoyao's head fell to the ground, his bloodshot eyes still revealing deep resentment.

The concubines who followed him also perished.

Ye Kang did not hesitate for a moment, even when Yun Jinxi pleaded for him.

At this moment, Yun Jinxi's eyes went blank, her face turned pale, and she collapsed to the ground, at a loss.

Consort Jing frowned and looked at Leng Ruyi beside her.

The latter immediately understood and then looked at the commander of the guards and the leader of the imperial guards.

"Generals, the Emperor has passed away, and now the princes are all incompetent. The Ninth Princess is the most virtuous. What do you think?"

The two generals exchanged a glance, sensing the warning look in Consort Jing's eyes.

If they objected now, they had no doubt that Leng Ruyi would take action against them.

Moreover, that guy also seems to be acquainted with the Ninth Princess...

The two looked at Ye Kang, and without further hesitation, they knelt down at the same time.

"We respectfully obey His Majesty's last decree! We pay our respects to Empress Jinxi!"

Instantly, all the soldiers behind him knelt down.

"We pay our respects to Your Majesty!"

Consort Jing's lips curled slightly, but the smile vanished in an instant. Instead, she covered her face and wept, saying, "Hurry and send someone to let the late emperor have some dignity."

Ye Kang removed the formation, and people immediately came in to handle the aftermath.

The entire palace was mostly populated by Consort Jing's faction, and they acted swiftly and efficiently.

Overnight, Yun Xiaoyao died of illness, the palace was filled with blood, and the ascension of the first female emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty was a foregone conclusion.

Yun Jinxi was still deeply saddened.

She stared blankly at Ye Kang, her thoughts unreadable.

The feelings hidden in the girl's heart can now only be buried deep, with no possibility of ever mentioning them again.

And hatred?

That's utter nonsense. With Ye Kang's current strength, there's nothing she can do.

Ye Kang looked at her and said, "Your Highness, he wants to kill me, I have no choice. Whether you hate me or not, from now on, Ye Kang is no longer a member of the court. Take care."

After saying that, Ye Kang disappeared into the night.

Yun Jinxi looked at the night sky where he had left and smiled sadly.

……

at the same time.

High on the mountains outside the imperial city.

Master Nie Qing sat on his flying sword, calmly looking at Ye Kang.

"Is the matter resolved?"

Ye Kang hadn't expected that Master Nie Qing was already waiting here, as if he knew what Ye Kang was going to do.

He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your permission, senior. I went a bit too far by changing the throne without authorization."

"It doesn't matter. No one cares about a mortal's court."

"The Ninth Princess is kind-hearted and resourceful; the Great Jin will not fall into chaos."

"Whether things are chaotic or not, in the end, it's just a matter of a single thought on our part. Let's go. Now that you're back, come back to Chongtian Temple with me. Don't forget, you are still an honorary disciple of Chongtian Temple."

Ye Kang was surprised that Nie Qing was so easy to talk to, so he nodded and said, "I will follow your instructions, Master."

The two flew one after the other to the Central Plains region.

Upon arriving at Longhu Mountain, the highest peak in the Central Plains, Nie Qing waved his right hand, and instantly another great mountain appeared atop the mountain, soaring straight into the clouds and insurmountable.

Ye Kang was slightly taken aback; this method truly lived up to its name of soaring to the heavens.

The two flew into the mountains, where green hills and clear waters stretched out, and waterfalls seemed to cascade down from the clouds. Every place was filled with spiritual energy, making it a sacred place for cultivation. The spiritual energy there was at least twice as concentrated as that of the Coral Islands.

As they traveled, many powerful martial artists dressed in Taoist robes bowed slowly to Nie Qing.

Ye Kang even saw Xie Jinghong cultivating in seclusion at a Taoist temple.

His martial arts talent is indeed quite good, and he has already reached the first stage. His aura is much more stable than before, which shows that he has focused on refining his mental state.

Master Nie Qing asked, "Have you ever wondered why we choose to live in seclusion?"

"I am indeed curious."

"It's actually very simple. The spiritual energy in this world is limited, so it's called a wasteland or a garbage dump. There are only a few places with abundant spiritual energy. Cultivation is about fighting against fate, so naturally you have to occupy a place by yourself."

Nie Qing was frank and admitted without hesitation the true nature of the hidden sects.

Plunder and monopolize cultivation resources.

Ye Kang nodded: "Understood. Resources are limited and cannot be shared."

"That's how martial arts are. Only by being selfish and self-serving can you go further. I don't think I need to explain this to you in detail. That's just your personality."

Ye Kang felt ashamed.

"But you are only selfish on the surface. You still can't help but feel kind. If you want to survive, you have to learn to change."

After saying that, she waved her hand, and the two of them rose up to the top of Chongtian Temple.

This place is a protruding cliff, with a huge astrolabe standing at the top, accompanied by clouds and mist.

"This is where I observe the stars and perform divination. A hundred years ago, I performed a divination here and learned that this world is about to face a catastrophe. Do you know what it is?"

Ye Kang was startled and frowned, saying, "Nine Nether Palace?"

"Not worthy."

"Yellow Leaf Island?"

"Not worthy either."

"Then...could it be beyond heaven and earth?"

Ye Kang looked up at the starry sky, and everything seemed to point to a cruel truth.

The world he lived in seemed to really be just a garbage dump.

Recently, however, this garbage dump has attracted attention.