Chapter 177: True Identity

“Ah, yes, yes, of course…”

Li Feihuang, now with her Fire Phoenix Spirit Body activated, listened to Ye Chen’s words and couldn’t help but curl the corners of her mouth in a slight smile.

See? The moment her Fire Phoenix Spirit Body was revealed, Ye Chen was already so shocked he could barely speak. But this was just the beginning. Her Fire Phoenix Spirit Body was only the start. In the future, she would ascend to the Moon Phoenix Body.

However, Li Feihuang didn’t dwell on these thoughts. She withdrew her Fire Phoenix and sat back down across from Ye Chen. Although Ye Chen wasn’t on her level, she still considered him a talented individual.

Li Feihuang believed she would eventually reclaim the Great Chu Dynasty and become its Empress. As an emperor, she would naturally need a reliable support base.

Ye Chen seemed decent enough and could assist her in the future, standing behind her. An emperor must have not only authority but also grace to manage their subordinates. Using both benevolence and severity was the true way of leadership.

So after impressing Ye Chen with her Fire Phoenix Spirit Body, Li Feihuang thoughtfully decided not to speak further, giving him time to calm down. What Li Feihuang didn’t expect was that Ye Chen regained his composure far quicker than she imagined.

In the next moment, Ye Chen was back to normal and, looking at Li Feihuang, spoke seriously, “Fellow Daoist Li, you are indeed powerful. I, Ye Chen, am sincerely impressed. However, I wonder, what is the purpose of your visit to me?”

Ye Chen truly didn’t want to watch Li Feihuang continue with her show. He just wanted to get to the point quickly.

Li Feihuang, seeing how calmly Ye Chen accepted the reality that he wasn’t her match, couldn’t help but admire him more. He was unshaken by victory or defeat, and his mindset was as exceptional as his talent.

Li Feihuang believed she had already taken the initiative, seized control of the rhythm, and completely suppressed Ye Chen. She had also studied imperial tactics with her father. Her father always said that a true emperor, even when in a dire situation, should still carry the aura of a king within their chest.

To openly speak of one’s struggles wouldn’t be seen as a weakness or something to be looked down upon. In fact, it would make others feel honored, as if they had gained the emperor’s trust, and they would be moved, eager to support the emperor’s rise.

Li Feihuang believed her father’s words were absolutely correct. So, when Ye Chen asked her a question, Li Feihuang didn’t hesitate to speak frankly, revealing her situation without any concealment.

“My father encountered an accident and has passed away. And my ancestor is currently in closed-door meditation, attempting to break through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul. After my father’s death, within half a month, my father’s younger brother, the Champion King, seized power without hesitation. He even attempted to have me imprisoned and disposed of…

“I fled the Great Chu Dynasty with the help of loyal subordinates and came to the Divine Will Sect to seek the Phoenix Blood. My father spent twenty years of effort, gathering countless treasures and materials to help me upgrade my physique. Once I obtain the final drop of Phoenix Blood, I can not only break through to the Golden Core stage, but also advance my Fire Phoenix Spirit Body to the Moon Phoenix Body!

“And with the Moon Phoenix Body, I can return to the Great Chu Dynasty and reclaim everything that belongs to me. After all, the ancestor is still alive, and the rules must be upheld. When an emperor dies, if the ancestor does not designate a new emperor within seven years, the Imperial Throne Contest must be held, allowing all family members to participate, with the emperor chosen by strength.

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“The Champion King wants to become emperor, so he must face me in a duel after seven years. If I can awaken the Moon Phoenix Body, I will crush him from every angle!”

When she mentioned the Champion King, Li Feihuang’s eyes filled with murderous intent, and she paused for a moment before continuing.