Martial Arts: I Have a Wilderness World

Chapter 518: Chapter 278: Submission; The Su Family’s Sudden Change

Otherwise, that sudden explosion would have caused devastating casualties among those of the Su Family bloodline!

A large number of guards quickly flooded the front courtyard. Su Ze acted decisively, immediately arranging for the wounded to be treated. He also gave orders to tend to the common people outside who had been injured or killed in the explosion and to manage the aftermath.

Then, his gaze focused once more on the bottomless crater.

’What on earth happened to Second Uncle!?’

But just a moment later, with a loud BOOM, a figure burst through the rubble in the crater and shot into the sky above the Su Mansion.

As the dust settled, a figure wreathed in roaring flames slowly descended. A naked form was faintly visible within the fire.

"Second Uncle!!"

Seeing Su Wunian appear safe and sound, Su Ze’s face lit up with excitement.

However, upon seeing his uncle completely naked, Su Ze hurriedly grabbed a blanket from the debris scattered by the explosion and draped it over his shoulders.

"I never thought the final stage of absorption would cause such immense destruction!" Su Wunian remarked with a soft sigh as he surveyed the wreckage around them.

"Second Uncle, did you really succeed?" Su Ze’s expression grew even more ecstatic upon hearing this.

"Yes." Su Wunian nodded slightly. "I succeeded in Refining the Demon Core and also devoured and fused with the Beast Soul. At the very end, it tried to take me down with it, but it was too late. I had already absorbed the Power of the Demon Core. Its struggles caused some of that Power to erupt from my body, but thankfully, I was able to suppress it in the end."

A wide smile spread across Su Ze’s face. "None of that matters. You’ve succeeded! That’s the most important thing! Please go and stabilize your condition. I’ll report to His Majesty immediately!"

Su Wunian nodded slightly.

Su Ze left the series of matters arising from the explosion for the butler to handle.

As an Innate Expert, the butler had been caught in the blast but was fortunately not seriously injured.

The sudden incident at the Su Mansion naturally sent massive shockwaves through the entire National Capital.

For over a year, countless factions and families had spies watching the Su Mansion closely. This earth-shattering explosion stunned them all.

However, when everyone saw a man wreathed in flames fly into the sky, then retract the fire into his body before landing, they had a sudden realization—the Su Family had succeeded!

At this, countless people trembled in fear.

The Su Family had achieved something no one had managed in hundreds of years!

For hundreds of years, countless peak experts had tried and failed to tread the Dao beyond the Innate Realm. The Su Family was the first to succeed.

At the same time, a horrifying thought surfaced in countless minds—war was coming again.

Su Ze moved like the wind. Before the Imperial City guards even had a chance to report the explosion at the Su Mansion to the Sovereign, he was already at the doors of the Imperial Study. With his Token in hand, he had passed through all checkpoints unimpeded in a matter of moments.

Though his heart pounded with excitement, he remained mindful of his station and did not overstep his bounds in the slightest. He announced loudly from outside the door:

"Your Majesty! Su Ze requests an audience!"

Moments later, the door was opened by a eunuch from within. Su Ze strode inside, knelt on one knee, and said excitedly, "Your Majesty! It was a success!"

Emperor Liang, who had been smiling and was about to bid him rise, froze for several seconds upon hearing those words. Then, his expression turned to one of intense excitement. He shot up from his throne and rushed down, gripping Su Ze’s arms tightly. His voice trembled as he asked, "What did you just say? I didn’t hear you clearly. Say it... say it again!"

Su Ze smiled faintly. "Su Wunian of the Su Family has not failed Your Majesty’s expectations. He has successfully achieved a Realm Breakthrough!"

"Excellent! Excellent! Hahahahaha..."

For more than a year, ever since being forced to abandon the Land of Four Mansions, he had been under immense pressure. And now, finally, it was done!

His hearty, unrestrained laughter echoed from the Imperial Study for a long, long time. And with each wave of laughter, the pressure that had built up for over a year gradually melted away.

「A short while later」

Emperor Liang’s smile vanished, his expression turning cold and solemn. "What is the status of the preparations at the front?"

Su Ze had anticipated the question. He clasped his hands and replied, "Our forces have been preparing for over a year. We are ready to march at a moment’s notice!"

"Good! Su Ze, once Su Aiqing is ready, have him come to the palace to see me. I wish to ask him for the details personally."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"