Eternal Villain: I can enslave Reality!

The Elders were taken aback by the level of disrespect they were witnessing. Being in their positions at the Celestial Palace afforded them great respect and they had interacted with countless geniuses. Even the most exceptional among them had always shown deference when in their presence.

Even when they left the Celestial Palace in the past, they were still held in high regard akin to deities.  However, instead of showing respect towards them, Xu Shan had a condescending tone as if he was admonishing children!

One of the Elders lifted his eyebrows and spoke in a cold tone, "Do you know who you're speaking to?"

Xu Shan retorted sharply, "I am aware of your identity. Your attire suggests that you belong to the Celestial Palace. However, I am least bothered about who you are. I would still advise you to come down yourself, if you don't want to regret it later."

"Hoh? Regret?"

The Elders were already enraged since they had received the information that Xu Shan killed their Saintess! They came here to verify this but not only was Xu Shan not accepting his wrongs as soon as he saw them, but he was even threatening them?

"Very well. Let us see how you'll make us regret our actions," The Elder sarcastically sneered. The idea of a mere child trying to threaten them was laughable to them. However, their anger simmered beneath the surface.

Xu Shan kept his calm demeanor, but he was secretly elated by the response he received. It was precisely the reaction he was hoping for. He had deliberately provoked these individuals, as it was all part of his well-thought-out plan!

Xu Shan took a step back, speaking with a hint of laziness, "I never said I would do anything."

The group of five Elders furrowed their brows in utter bewilderment. They exchanged perplexed glances with one another, completely at a loss for words. Suddenly, a wave of unyielding force cascaded down from above, causing their once composed expressions to pale in shock.

The Elders looked pale and alarmed as they glanced at one another. Suddenly, an intense aura descended upon them, causing them to lose their balance and fall to the ground.

Xu Shan gazed in astonishment as a crater materialized before him. At the center of the crater, he noticed the Elders kneeling down. However, what amused him was the sight of blood trickling down their lips and the instability of their aura.

'As expected of father. He knows everything that's happening in the Royal City. Even while remaining in the Royal Palace, he brought these people down.'

Xu Shan's lips curled up with satisfaction. The Elders weren't worth his father's personal involvement. But that was not what Xu Shan truly desired. He wanted to compel his father to come here, and he had taken the first step towards that goal.

The next move was certainly slightly daring. Nonetheless, he believed that he would succeed in this endeavor. Regardless, he was determined to execute his plan.

He moved closer to the edge of the crater. "You look better like that."

Despite their injuries, the five Elders rose to their feet fueled by a mix of fury and embarrassment. Deep within, they were aware of the culprit behind their assault, but they were helpless to retaliate. The Emperor's unexpected intervention had caught them off guard, leaving them with no recourse to challenge his authority.

One of the five Elders gazed at the sky and shouted, "The death of our Saintess was caused by your son! Instead of taking action against him, you have the audacity to launch an attack on us? Have you not considered the consequences of your actions? Do you believe the Celestial Palace has no power?!"

The Elder's voice boomed throughout the city, echoing far and wide. It seemed as though everyone heard his words. However, despite the commotion, the Eternal Emperor remained indifferent. To him, the people were insignificant like ants. As long as they posed no real threat to his son, he paid them no mind.

He had observed their arrival in the City from the beginning. Although he had not taken any action at that time, he was surprised by their lack of respect for the Dynasty. Their audacity even led them to provoke his son, as if they were in their own territory. This behavior was unexpected and unacceptable.

The First Elder's speech came to a halt as footsteps were heard approaching from the back.

Qin Ye emerged, his eyes widening in surprise at the scene before him. "What is happening here?! Why are you fighting?"

The Elders turned to the direction of the voice, taken aback by its unexpected source. They recognized Qin Ye, having met him previously. However, unknown to them, Qin Ye was also the one who had sent the anonymous letter.

"Oh, Emperor Qin!" The First Elder addressed respectfully. He then proceeded to explain that their Saintess was missing and suspected Xu Shan to be the perpetrator. The elders also revealed that a reliable witness had sent them a letter detailing the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the Saintess.

After conducting a thorough investigation, the Elders were already able to verify the majority of the information contained in the letter. It was confirmed that a massacre had occurred in the restaurant on the specified date, resulting in the deaths of many individuals.

Initially, it was believed that a mentally unstable Celestial Warrior was responsible for the tragedy. However, the letter explicitly named the actual perpetrator.

"Oh? Do you have any proof other than the letter? Have you found the body?" Qin Ye asked solemnly.

He was already aware of the location of the body and had shared this information with the Celestial Palace. He was confident that they had discovered the body along with Xu Shan's energy imprint on it. By posing this question, he had provided them with an opportunity to use the platform he prepared to expose Xu Shan.

"This..." The Elders momentarily went silent, glancing at each other.

Qin Ye was surprised by their reaction. He sensed that something was off. Instead of confirming that they had found the body with Xu Shan's aura on it, they exchanged uneasy glances. This raised a red flag for Qin Ye, as he had a gut feeling that something was amiss.

"Have you found the body where the letter mentioned?" he asked again.

"We didn't find the body." In the end, the First Elder spoke with some hesitation.

"Impossible..." Qin Ye was so surprised that he subconsciously blurred out.