Chapter 324: Father and Daughter Reunite
Emperor Province, Late Night
At the former palace of the Xuanyuan Clan, Shura Emperor Shura Moti stood alone, gazing eastward. His hands were clasped behind his back, his deep eyes reflecting unknown thoughts.
A powerful figure appeared before him—a Heavenly Emperor Realm expert of the Shura Clan named Shura Di, a trusted confidant and high-ranking member of the clan.
“How are things on the Heavenly Demon Emperor’s side?” Shura Moti asked calmly.
“Clan Leader, the Heavenly Demon Emperor has arranged everything. He’s currently mobilizing troops and preparing to march on Xuan Province. They should depart before dawn,” Shura Di replied earnestly.
Shura Moti nodded slightly. “Since the Emperor Province is secured, summon our people and prepare…”
Before he could finish, his expression changed dramatically. Shock and joy both flickered across his face.
“What’s wrong, Clan Leader?”
Shura Di was startled by the sudden shift in Shura Moti’s demeanor.
“It’s Yanran! I can sense Yanran’s bloodline aura!” Shura Moti exclaimed, his voice trembling with emotion.
As a ruler of the Shura royal bloodline, he possessed the ancestral ability to sense his kin’s presence over vast distances.
“Princess Yanran?!” Shura Di was equally stunned. “Are you saying she’s here, in Emperor Province?!”
“She’s to the east—at the border!” Shura Moti wasted no time. He waved his hand, tearing open a spatial rift, and disappeared with Shura Di in tow.
Emperor Province Border
The Twin Dragon Heavenly Palace hovered over the border. Surrounding it, Zhuge Kongming, the Heavenly Poison King, and the three elite imperial guards patrolled the skies, keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings.
Inside the palace, Jiang HuanYu, Shura Wuya, Shura Haocheng, and several others sat together. Shura Yanran, holding the sleeping infant Jiang Qinghan, looked both expectant and nervous.
“Your Majesty, why are we waiting here at the border instead of entering Emperor Province directly?” one of the guards asked, his curiosity evident.
Having witnessed Jiang HuanYu’s overwhelming strength, his respect had turned into awe. Like the others, he couldn’t fathom why they hadn’t pressed straight into the heart of Emperor Province.
Jiang HuanYu smiled. “If we enter Emperor Province, the five leaders of the Demon Realm will gather. With Yanran on my side, what do you think the Shura Emperor will do?”
The group fell silent as they realized the dilemma this would create for Shura Moti.
On one hand, there was his daughter and her new family. On the other, the expectations and pressure from the other Demon Realm clans. It would place him in an impossible situation.
“Your Majesty’s foresight is unparalleled,” Shura Wuyuan said with a nod.
“Indeed,” Jiang HuanYu replied. “This way, I can handle the Shura Clan separately, ensuring Yanran’s family isn’t torn apart. It’s a small mercy for their loyalty.”
The group exchanged glances, understanding the wisdom in Jiang HuanYu’s approach.
Arrival
Not long after, two figures emerged from a spatial rift: Shura Moti and Shura Di.
“Who are you?” Shura Moti asked sharply, his eyes scanning Zhuge Kongming and the others with suspicion.
“Father!”
“Clan Leader!”
Before Zhuge Kongming could respond, Shura Yanran and Shura Haocheng emerged from the palace. Jiang HuanYu followed behind, carrying the infant Jiang Qinghan.
Shura Moti’s eyes widened at the sight of his daughter. “Yanran!”
“Princess Yanran!” Shura Di exclaimed with relief and joy.
“Uncle Di,” Yanran said softly, guilt evident in her voice. “I’ve caused you and Father so much worry.”
Shura Moti stepped forward, his joy evident, but his gaze quickly shifted to Jiang HuanYu. His instincts screamed danger—despite his Emperor Sovereign Realm cultivation, he couldn’t see through this man’s strength.
“Yanran, who is he?” Shura Moti asked, his tone serious.
“This is my husband, Jiang HuanYu, the Sovereign of the Jiang Dynasty,” Yanran said proudly. “And this little one is Jiang Qinghan, our child.”
Jiang HuanYu smiled calmly and nodded. “Shura Emperor, it’s an honor to meet you.”
The revelation hit Shura Moti like a thunderbolt.
His daughter—princess of the Shura Clan—had not only married someone from the opposing Heavenly Extreme Realm but had also borne him a child.
And this “someone” was none other than the ruler of the Jiang Dynasty, their supposed enemy.
The sheer weight of this realization left Shura Moti momentarily speechless.
After a moment of tense silence, Shura Moti spoke, his tone icy yet restrained.
“Yanran, come with me. You will explain everything to me—every detail.”
He glanced at the infant in Jiang HuanYu’s arms. “The child comes too. He will return to the Shura Clan with us.”
The tension in the air thickened as the group awaited Jiang HuanYu’s response.