The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood-Chapter 988 - 989: Ten Dragon Patterns

As soon as Ye Mo’s words fell, Zixing was momentarily stunned, then sneered coldly: "Very well, Ye Mo, so you’ve finally admitted that you killed Zi Aotian, haven’t you? Even if you plead your case to the old ancestor now, you have nothing to say. You claim we don’t dare to touch you, but I insist on doing so."

With that, Zixing instantly dashed toward Ye Mo, intending to capture him.

"Stop!"

At a critical moment, a booming voice echoed, causing everyone’s eyebrows to knot.

The newcomer was none other than the Clan Leader, Zi Kui!

"Fighting and killing in the Longwen Hall, what a disgrace!"

Zi Kui’s arrival eased the tense atmosphere at the scene.

"Clan Leader, this Ye Mo has admitted to killing my son Zi Aotian himself."

Zi Long clasped his hands and said coldly, "As the head of the clan, I hope you will act impartially."

"I am aware of the situation. You two Elders from the Punishment Chambers, please step back. Zi Long, your son’s death was his own doing and cannot be blamed on others. Besides, Ye Mo did not kill Zi Aotian."

Zi Kui calmly stated, as if he knew all the inside information.

"Zi Kui? You?"

Zi Long was even more enraged by Zi Kui’s words and exclaimed, "Zi Kui, on what grounds do you say my son’s death was self-inflicted?"

"Clan Leader, Ye Mo has just admitted it, Ye Mo killed him. Why are you defending him now? Are you trying to cover for him? Our Law Enforcement Hall does not agree."

Zi Zhongnan said blandly.

"Ye Mo, explain the sequence of events to them!"

When Zi Kui looked at Ye Mo, he smiled, even showing some flattery, which surprised Zi Long, Zixing, and Zi Zhongnan.

"Yes, Clan Leader!"

Ye Mo nodded and turned to the three, saying, "I went to the Corpse Ghoul Mountain Range to carry out a mission, but unexpectedly, I was attacked by the Yuwen Clan. In the end, I was suppressed by the Yuwen Clan using a treasure. Who knew that Zi Aotian would appear, kill the members of the Yuwen Clan, then try to kill me to blame my death on them, thus quietly eliminating me. Zi Long, am I correct?"

Upon hearing this, Zi Long’s face changed, and he said, "Nonsense, with no evidence to refute, you say whatever you like."

"Whether it’s nonsense, you know in your heart. That’s all there is to my explanation."

Ye Mo said blandly, not wanting to explain further, realizing that if Zi Kui was willing to intervene, it was likely that the truth had been revealed to him by Zi Xuan.

In fact, Zi Xuan did not reveal the truth to Zi Kui but directly informed the old ancestor. Upon learning of the matter, the old ancestor was furious, especially after hearing that Zi Aotian had deliberately approached Zi Xuan to secure his position, he almost came in person.

Zi Xuan was his most beloved granddaughter; being used by Zi Aotian made him furious.

More importantly, when he heard from Zi Xuan that Ye Mo had not only condensed nine dragon patterns but ten, he was shocked and stood still for a long time before regaining his composure.

The fact that Zi Kui treated Ye Mo this way naturally indicated his knowledge of Ye Mo’s ability to condense ten dragon patterns. Such a talent, surpassing even the clan leader’s bloodline, held a status far superior to anything. Even if Ye Mo had killed Zi Aotian, the old ancestor would not have said anything.

This is the benefit that bloodline talent brought Ye Mo. If nine dragon patterns gave him supreme honor, then ten dragon patterns provided him with supreme status.

"Alright, you two Enforcement Hall Masters, you may leave now. Zi Long, you handle Zi Aotian’s body yourself."

Zi Kui said.

"Zi Kui, as Clan Leader, how dare you shield Ye Mo like this? I’m going to report this to the old ancestor now."

The Enforcement Hall Master, Zi Zhongnan, said.

Unable to deal with Zi Kui, they could only report to the Elders Council and then to the old ancestor, not just to convict Ye Mo, but also Zi Kui.

"Both Hall Masters, I’ll come with you."

Zi Long also collected Zi Aotian’s body, speaking coldly.

Since Zi Kui insisted on shielding Ye Mo, they had no choice but to ask the old ancestor to intervene.

"You three, I advise you not to seek the old ancestor. This is my kind reminder, nothing more."

Zi Kui said blandly.

"I think you’re just guilty? Let’s go!" 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

With that, Zi Zhongnan and the others directly left the Mission Hall, heading towards the Great Hall.

The old ancestor sitting on the throne of the Longwen Hall was not cultivating, or rather, he rarely cultivated. His cultivation had long been sealed off, and due to aging, his life essence was also dwindling.

Beside him stood Zi Xuan, looking at the nine golden dragon patterns floating around her, smiling so wide that her mouth couldn’t close.

"Little Xuan, who would have thought you could condense nine golden dragon patterns without the Dragon Transformation Pond, your bloodline talent surpassing even grandpa’s. With you and Ye Mo, our Ancient Azure Dragon Clan will thrive and undoubtedly become the strongest clan."

The old ancestor laughed heartily.

"Of course, my talents are stronger than grandpa’s. When I grow up, I will definitely lead the clan to become even stronger."

Receiving the old ancestor’s praise, Zi Xuan was filled with pride.

"Haha, Little Xuan, what do you think of Ye Mo?"

The old ancestor laughed, then asked.

"Him?"

Zi Xuan pursed her lips, recalling a previous scene, and gritted her teeth, saying: "He’s a jerk."

"Haha!"

The old ancestor laughed a few more times, then slowly stood up, saying to Zi Xuan, "Little Xuan, you may retire now. The two old fellows from the Enforcement Hall are here to see me."

"Oh, then I’ll go cultivate, aiming to reach the Wheel of Reincarnation Realm, hehe."

Zi Xuan giggled playfully, then left the Great Hall.

As soon as Zi Xuan left, Zi Zhongnan, Zixing, and Zi Long entered the Great Hall, all of them half-kneeling.

"Old ancestor, please seek justice for Aotian!"

Zi Long said with a mournful face.

"Old ancestor, Clan Leader Zi Kui is covering for Ye Mo. We hope you will see the truth and charge him with abuse of power."

Zi Zhongnan said.

"Have you all finished talking?"

The old ancestor clasped his hands behind his back, looking expressionlessly at the three.

"Hm?"

The three were taken aback, not understanding the old ancestor’s intentions.

"Zi Kui was called by me. Asking me to convict Zi Kui, are you trying to charge me as well?"

The old ancestor said coldly.

"What? Zi Kui was called by the Clan Leader?"

The three were shocked, recalling Zi Kui’s words, their hearts began to tremble. Being called by the old ancestor represented his intentions; their coming was like slapping him in the face.

"Also, Zi Aotian was haughty and couldn’t tolerate others, even using the Yuwen family to frame Ye Mo. Whether Ye Mo killed him is irrelevant. Ye Mo is an unparalleled genius who condensed ten dragon patterns; any crime can be pardoned. You mustn’t provoke him from now on, understand? If I find out you dare to lay a hand on him in secret again, you should know my wrath."

The old ancestor said, then slowly left the Great Hall, leaving the three of them there, stunned.

"Condensed, condensed ten dragon patterns? Ye Mo actually condensed ten dragon patterns!"

Zi Long’s face was utterly shocked, while the two Hall Masters from the Enforcement Hall felt as if their energy was drained, collapsing on the ground.