However, when Xiao Zi was about to stab him, someone from behind had stabbed him first.

Caught out off guard, Xiao Zi shrieked. His voice reached the ceiling of the palace hall, echoing through the wall.

No one predicted this to happen.

Senja stepped aside from Xiao Tianyao's back to see what was happening and she watched Xiao Zi futile attempt to kill Modama and instead, he was killed by… the elder.

The elder was standing right behind him as Xiao Zi wouldn't have thought that after he betrayed Xiao Jun, he would betray him as well.

"I think, I am the one here who don't need you anymore." Modama stated languidly and then kicked Xiao Zi's body out of his way.

"You… you betrayed me! How dare you betray me!" Xiao Zi pointed his trembling fingers at the elder and Modama furiously. "Kill him! Kill him!!!" He shouted at his soldier wildly.

But, to his surprised no one moved a finger to comply.

Those soldiers remained on their place as if they didn't hear Xiao Zi's command.

"What is this!? All of you dare to disobey my order!?" He screamed like a ragged can. "I am your EMPEROR!!!" Xiao Zi roared.

"Not anymore…" The elder chuckled before he stabbed Xiao Zi on his chest that efficiently shut him up. "I am the new Emperor now."

Xiao Zi's eyes widened, he seemed wanted to say something, but the blood that puddle on his mouth prevented him to do so.

With one last stab the elder sent the Emperor to his end.

"I am the Emperor now…" The old man muttered under his breath as he repeated the words again and again. Tasted it with his tongue and with giddy laughed, the flash of greediness appeared on his eyes. "I am the Emperor of Azura's Kingdom!" He said maniacally, addicted with the words.

From the side, Modama looked at the elder with impish smiled. His whole expression showed how he despised the elder, because no matter who would be the Emperor, he would be the mind controller as always and ruled them.

"Dog bites dog." Xiao Jun commented.

It was true, this palace hall was the witness of how vicious power struggled for the throne. It let people kill each other without batting an eye.

"And for the three of you…" After Xiao Zi death, the elder turned his focus on the three of them. "I will skip the torture part and grant you a quick death. I am sorry I can't spare your life…" He said with regret that didn't reach his eyes.

Meanwhile Modama didn't say anything and assumed himself as a spectator. He had everything on his palm now.

"I have seen your war strategy all this time and can't let you live to put up another revenge." The elder shook his head. "Too dangerous…" He mumbled.

If it wasn't for his past with Xiao Jun and Xiao Tianyao's parent and his good relationship with Elder Dam, Xiao Jun wouldn't put his trust on him.

"You can kill Xiao Tianyao and Xiao Jun, but give me the girl…" Modama interjected before the elder gave an order to kill them all.

"The girl?" The elder glanced at Senja. "Sure, you can take the girl." He nodded in agreement.

"I will rip your throat with my bare hand if you dare to touch her!" Xiao Tianyao snarled furiously, all he saw was red the moment they mentioned about Senja, he kept her behind him protectively.

However, Senja could see how his body started to tremble due to the blood loss that he suffered. His breath became uneven throughout the time that they wasted. Xiao Tianyao needed to treat his wound or else…

Senja shook her head when the worse image flickered in her eyes.

She didn't want to end up like this…

But, looking at Xiao Tianyao condition and their situation… they didn't have much hope…