131: Chapter 131 Disregard for Holy Majesty!

Shi Lezhi's attitude was quite rude, causing anger to surface on the faces of many officials.

Emperor Jingxuan remained silent, his expression cold and calm as his fingers lightly stroked the armrest of the dragon throne.

Just then.

Two uninvited guests burst into the Discussion Hall!

Ji Taichang and Qin Ruolin walked in hand-in-hand, instantly drawing everyone's gaze!

When Emperor Jingxuan and the civil and military officials saw them holding hands, their pupils shrank, and waves of shock rose in their hearts!

"Bastard!"

Shi Lezhi and the other envoys of the Great Yu Dynasty were even more furious. They barked, "The Thirteenth Princess is a concubine of our Great Yu Dynasty's Emperor Yuanxi! How dare you take liberties with her? You're looking for death!!"

After saying that.

Shi Lezhi struck out with a palm directly toward Ji Taichang!

In an instant, the powerful cultivation of the third level of the Nascent Soul Stage erupted. The fierce and terrifying aura caused the officials to feel a sense of palpitation and oppression.

Emperor Jingxuan, however, had no intention of intervening and watched coldly from the sidelines.

"Noisy!"

A terrifying purple-gold light shone in Ji Taichang's eyes. For a moment, everyone seemed to see a phantom of a ten-thousand-foot golden divine dragon flash behind him!

Bang!!

A beam of purple-gold radiance burst from Ji Taichang's eyes, instantly sending Shi Lezhi flying. He spat out a large mouthful of blood, and two translucent blood holes appeared in his chest; he was severely injured!

"What?!"

This scene startled everyone present. Their eyes widened in shock!

Not long ago.

Ji Taichang had fought Lin Changxuan outside the Royal Capital, an event known to everyone in the city.

At that time, Ji Taichang had only just entered the Nascent Soul Stage. Although he could suppress Lin Changxuan, who was at the third level of the Nascent Soul Stage, it wasn't easy and required his full strength.

But how much time had passed since then?

Ji Taichang hadn't even used a weapon or Magic Treasure; with just a single glance, he had severely injured Shi Lezhi, who was also at the third level of the Nascent Soul Stage!

Even Emperor Jingxuan narrowed his eyes, his tiger-like gaze fixed on Ji Taichang.

"You... how audacious!!"

"To openly commit violence in court, offend Your Majesty Emperor Jingxuan, and injure an envoy of our Great Yu Dynasty—you have a lot of nerve!"

"Unreasonable! Is this how your Great Wu Dynasty treats envoys!"

"Hurry and take down this scoundrel!"

The Great Yu Dynasty Envoy Delegation was furious, shouting out and looking at Ji Taichang with extreme hostility.

"Your Majesty, this Ji Aotian has no regard for the law. To dare to strike in your presence is simply arrogant!"

"Indeed, he even dared to offend the Thirteenth Princess, intending to sabotage the marriage alliance between our Great Wu Dynasty and the Great Yu Dynasty. He clearly has ill intentions!"

"If such a villain isn't punished, how can Your Majesty's majesty be displayed?!"

"I don't think so. It was Shi Lezhi who struck first; he was in the wrong. Fellow Daoist Ji was only forced to fight back."

"Imperial Censor Wang is right. Logically, it was Shi Lezhi who showed contempt for the law..."

Among the officials of the Great Wu Dynasty, many spoke up, hoping Emperor Jingxuan would punish Ji Taichang!

But there were also those who disagreed. They were very displeased with Shi Lezhi's previous arrogant behavior and were happy to see him taught a lesson.

The officials argued back and forth, and the scene suddenly became quite lively.

Ji Taichang continued to hold Qin Ruolin's small hand, his expression calm and composed, without the slightest hint of nervousness.

His appearance made Emperor Jingxuan feel somewhat displeased!

"Shi Lezhi and Ji Aotian openly fought in the royal court; they deserve punishment!"

Emperor Jingxuan spoke indifferently.

As his voice fell, golden Dragon Qi gathered between heaven and earth. As if his words were law, a vast pressure swept toward Shi Lezhi and Ji Taichang, intending to suppress them!

Even though Shi Lezhi was a powerful expert at the third level of the Nascent Soul Stage, he had no power to resist this pressure. He was forced to kneel on the ground on the spot, spitting out another large mouthful of blood!

But when that terrifying pressure fell on Ji Taichang, it was like a gentle breeze across his face, having no effect at all!

"Hmm?"

Emperor Jingxuan narrowed his eyes slightly. With a thought, he mobilized more Dragon Qi and pressed down on Ji Taichang again!

In a daze, that vast golden Dragon Qi transformed into a phantom of a golden divine dragon, biting down toward Ji Taichang!

But just as the Dragon Qi approached Ji Taichang...

Ji Taichang directly activated the power of the Ziwei Imperial Spirit Body. Purple-gold light flowed in his eyes, and that vast Dragon Qi was directly absorbed into his body!

After swallowing the Dragon Qi, Ji Taichang's cultivation level grew slightly. This discovery made his heart stir.

After Emperor Jingxuan realized he had lost that portion of Dragon Qi, he was suddenly startled. His tiger-like eyes shone with compelling golden light as he stared intently at Ji Taichang!

"Father..."

Just then.

Qin Ruolin took a deep breath and said, "I've come back this time to tell you that I have already become husband and wife with Ji Aotian. I ask for Father's blessing!"

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a giant stone thrown into a river, causing an uproar in the court!

Although Ji Taichang and Qin Ruolin appearing hand-in-hand had already led everyone to guess the truth...

But hearing Qin Ruolin say it herself still caused many people to show looks of astonishment.

"I do not agree to this marriage!!"

Shi Lezhi roared and forced himself to look up. He said viciously, "Your Great Wu Dynasty has already promised the Thirteenth Princess to His Majesty Emperor Yuanxi as a concubine! Our Great Yu Dynasty has already sent the Marriage Contract and Betrothal Gifts; how can it be nullified!"

"Where would this leave the face of my Great Yu Dynasty!"

"Furthermore, this marriage alliance was proposed by your Great Wu Dynasty. You were the ones who came to our Great Yu Dynasty for help, and now you want to tear up the Marriage Contract? Unreasonable!!"

Shi Lezhi's words were loud and forceful.

But Ji Taichang, Qin Ruolin, and Emperor Jingxuan didn't even give him a glance, directly ignoring him.

Emperor Jingxuan's eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, piercingly painful as he stared at Ji Taichang.

"What if I do not agree to you being together?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruolin's heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition arose.

"Father..."

She was about to say something when she was interrupted by Ji Taichang.

"If you don't agree, then so be it. I didn't come here to discuss this with you; I'm just here to inform you."

Ji Taichang's tone was indifferent.

But these words fell on the ears of the officials like a clap of thunder!

"Holy crap! So arrogant!"

"You... how presumptuous! To dare speak to His Majesty like that, you have a lot of nerve!"

"To despise the imperial might like this is simply lawless!"

"Guards, throw him out!"

The officials were all shocked by Ji Taichang's arrogant words and began to berate him.

Even Shi Lezhi and the other envoys widened their eyes, unable to help but look at Ji Taichang a few more times!