Imperial Capital Xianyang, Fourth Young Master's Residence!
Night had fallen unknowingly. Everything in the world slowly fell silent. Even the birds stopped chirping.
Those things that could only move in the dark began to wake up.
Ying Ziyan was dressed in black casual clothes. He sat in front of the table and looked at the bamboo slips on the table, deep in thought.
"Ink Crow."
Suddenly, Ying Ziyan whispered to a dark corner in the hall.
Before he finished speaking, a black shadow walked out quickly.
"Your subordinate will be waiting at all times.”
Mo Ya stole a glance at his Lord. This young prince had become more and more calm, and his temperament was becoming more and more like a peerless hero, a wise man who was good at scheming.
An emperor.
As if he had sensed something, Ying Ziyan's eyes swept over him. He was not angry, but he was imposing. Mo Ya hurriedly retracted his gaze.
"This time, order the guest in the straw raincoat to dig out the whereabouts of Mo Family's Ju Zi and the farmer's chivalrous chief as quickly as possible!”
He actually needed to use the straw raincoat guest…
Mo Ya was slightly stunned.
The straw raincoat guest was Ying Ziyan's most outstanding spy. He was a mystery, a legend.
No one knew his methods, not even his face.
The only thing that had been passed down was the illustrious reputation of the raincoat guest.
"In addition, send a message to the Hundred Yue Sky Group. Tell them that it's time to destroy the Mo family's nest.”
At this point, Ying Ziyan's eyes narrowed slightly, but he still couldn't hide the killing intent in them.
He had been letting these rebels jump around in the mountains all this time just to fish out the leader of the thieves, Juzi.
Now that Ju Zi had appeared, there was no need for these bugs to continue existing!
"Tell them to do things cleanly and not leave any evidence.”
"We will obey your orders."
Mo Ya bowed and disappeared into the darkness again.
The pale moonlight reflected on Ying Ziyan's face, but it couldn't clearly illuminate his expression.
In the night sky, the originally bright stars began to slowly dim, and some even showed signs of disappearing.
Some people's stars were about to be extinguished.
……
Outside Xianyang City.
It was a small river that flowed out of the mountains and surrounded Xianyang City and the surrounding villages. It was as if it was bringing human civilization into the embrace of Mother Nature.
On the river was a small boat.
On the boat was a man.
The man was wearing a bamboo hat and a straw raincoat. His head was lowered, making it impossible to see his face clearly.
He held a small oar in his hand, but he did not row. He only maintained his balance and allowed the river water to gently pat the side of the boat, pushing it forward slowly.
From his appearance alone, this man seemed to be just an ordinary fisherman near the Imperial Capital.
Other than his calm and composed demeanor, he was no different from anyone who relied on fishing to make a living.
But he was the guest in the straw raincoat.
He was the most outstanding spy under the Empire's Fourth Prince, Ying Ziyan.
He drew out the route to leave Xianyang and pried open the mouths of everyone who might know.
He was certain that the Mo family's Ju Zi and the farmer family's Xia Kui had been here before. They might even be in the mountains!
He even felt that he could smell their auras on this river.
Run, let's see if you can escape my sight.
……
On the other side, among the mountains!
In a dense forest, the red-browed dragon-snake looked at the parchment in his hand, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.
It was excitement and an uncontrollable bloodlust.
"Everyone." The red-browed dragon-snake said softly. Seeing how excited he was, the other four could roughly guess what was going to happen.
"The Lord of the Underworld sent a letter, ordering the five of us to quickly infiltrate the City of Traps and break through from the inside.”
Seeing that his subordinates had restrained themselves, Tian Ze turned to an old man beside him and asked.
"The Mo Family disciple we caught yesterday has already told us everything that happened in the city. Now, breaking through the Mo Family's City of Traps is just like going home for us.”The Hundred Poison King said softly.
"Have you dealt with that lackey of the Mo family?”
"After interrogating him, I gave him a quick death.”
"Very good."
The red-browed dragon-snake looked at the Qin army's tent not far away, and a hint of mockery appeared in its eyes.
"Looks like we still have to do this.”The Corpse Exorcist slowly walked over. In his opinion, if these soldiers were all dead, then it would be the time for him to show his strength.
" The ship is ready. Most of the people from the Mo Family enter the city through a waterway. The unlucky guy who was caught even told us where the ship is docked. It seems that the people from the Hundred Schools of Philosophy aren't as determined as they say.”
"Since the ship is ready, then hurry up and do it. Don't let the Underworld Lord wait for too long.”The red-browed dragon snake walked to a hidden harbor at the foot of the mountain. There were a few small boats docked there. The space was not big, just enough to accommodate the Hundred Yue Sky Group.
"All of you, follow me. Do things cleanly."
……
That night, in the Mohist City of Traps.
A group of Mo Family disciples was currently patrolling the City of Traps.
Normally, they could just walk around casually and then go back to rest. It was just a walk after dinner.
After all, the Mohist City of Traps had never been breached by an external force for hundreds of years. In their hearts, the existence of the Heavenly Demon Realm and the paradise on earth would be as eternal as the sun.
However, Wang Li's army had been stationed outside the city recently. Their crossbows and blades had forced the people in the city to be on high alert. If they were not careful, they would be doomed!
"Boss, when do you think these lackeys of the Imperial Court will know to scram?”A muscular young man complained to the man in the lead,"With such a siege, even if we can't get in, it'll still make our brothers panic.”
"Just do your thing. The more distracting thoughts you have, the easier it is for others to find an opportunity to take advantage of. If the commander finds out, he won't spare you.”The man called "Boss" frowned and scolded softly.
"I know, I know!" The young man shrugged and turned to walk into a room.
The long patrol made him feel a little thirsty and he just wanted to get a glass of water to drink.
However, when the young man finished drinking the water in the cup, he felt his entire body heat up. Blood seeped out of every pore on his body. It was as if there were thousands of ants biting his heart, and his consciousness became blurry.
Not good! Someone poisoned the water!
He had to tell the other brothers quickly!
The young man endured the pain and scrambled toward the patrol team.
"Boss! Water…"
His pupils dilated, and the scene in front of him blocked his words.
Five strangers were standing coldly outside the door. The leader was a fierce god with a livid face and six chains wrapped around his back.
Beside their feet were the Mo family disciples who had already stopped breathing.
Invaders!
The young man instinctively wanted to pull out his sword, but he realized that he no longer had any strength left. He just fell to the ground weakly.
The oldest old man among the five walked over with a smile on his face, looking very proud.
"I said, is the water good?"
"Enough, Hundred Poison King." Tian Ze's eyes swept over coldly," We still have a mission to complete. We don't have time to tangle with these nobodies.”
Just as the Hundred Yue Sky Group was about to go deeper, a loud shout sounded.
"Who are you?"
It turned out to be another group of Mo disciples patrolling. Seeing that the person on duty had not returned for a long time, they came to check on themselves.
"Leave it to me this time. It's been a long time since I exercised my muscles and bones.”Wushuang Gui rubbed his rock-like fists with a ferocious expression.
Tian Ze nodded his head in acquiescence.
When the disciples of the Mo family saw the ten-foot-tall giant charging at them, they could not help but feel a chill in their hearts. They took out all kinds of mechanical creations and prepared to face the enemy.
However, how could these ordinary disciples be Wushuang Gui's match?
In an instant, these unlucky people and the mechanical creations they relied on were turned into pieces under the thunderous attack.
……
The commanders of the Mo Family gathered in front of a huge table. Juzi had gone and obtained the Stone of Mars from Bao Qin, but now he had cut off contact with the main family.
He didn't know if this was good or bad.
Outside the city, Wang Li had led the army of the Violent Qin to camp for several days, but they still could not break through the Outer Sky Demon Territory. This made them feel lucky.
After all, it was the fruit of the painstaking efforts of several generations of masters of the Mo family. How could it be so easily broken through?
It was impossible even for those seasoned armored soldiers!
However, with such a heavy siege, the supply in the city was also a problem...
Ge Nie and Wei Zhuang sat in the corner of the room with their swords in their arms.
They were only temporarily staying here and did not have much interest in the matters of the Mo family.
"Report!"
A hurried shout woke up the commanders of the Mo clan who were deep in thought. A Mo clan disciple who was covered in blood rushed into the room. His hair was messy and his face was pale.
" Someone came in from the water. Poison, the water was poisoned…" Before the disciple could finish speaking, his bones went soft and he fell to the ground exhausted. It seemed that he was breathing in but not out.
Enemy attack? Or by water?
The route to enter the City of Traps had always been a well-kept secret within the Mo Family.
Could it be that there was a traitor?
Before the commanders of the Mo clan could think further, a strong smell of blood surged into the hall outside the door, making them want to retch.
They had to evacuate with the living!
The commanders of the Mo clan rushed out of the door, wanting to save the remaining disciples from the invaders.
As long as there was life, there was hope!
However, they could not believe what they were seeing.
Familiar figures were standing in front of a hooded man in an orderly manner amidst the weird bell chimes. However, their faces were ferocious and their bodies were covered in blood. They did not look like living people anymore but more like an army of the dead!
On the other side, many corpses were piled up on the other side of the hall. Some of them were pierced through by chains, some were burned by flames, and some were directly smashed into pieces.
What a hell on earth!
"How dare you!"
Gao Jianli shouted softly. His famous sword, Cold Water, was unsheathed. He stepped into the air and headed toward the snake-like man who was leading the group.
Such a scene ignited the anger in his heart, even for someone as cold and aloof as him.
Tian Ze saw Gao Jianli stabbing over with his sword and exerted all his strength. Six chains that were like poisonous snakes surrounded his body like a layer of sturdy armor.
"Clang!"
A crisp metallic sound rang out, causing sparks to fly.
Gao Jianli was surprised to find that his sword was actually trapped by the chain, unable to enter any further.
There was actually an expert of such cultivation under the imperial court that he did not know about!
Seeing that he could not do anything to Tian Ze, Gao Jianli exerted his strength once again and used his ultimate skill.
"Yi Shuihan!"
A bone-piercing cold internal strength emanated from the Frost Water Sword. Even the water vapor in the air turned into frost.
Abandoning all defenses was the most powerful attack!
"Yi Shuihan? Interesting!"
Seeing Gao Jianli use his ultimate skill, Tian Ze laughed hideously. The chains behind him began to clank.
Seeing this, Yan Lingji quickly got rid of the enemy in her hands. A streak of fiery light surged out and she appeared beside Tian Ze.‘
The power of flames countered the power of ice the most.
Even if Gao Jianli was the number one expert of the Mo Family, only second to Ju Zi, it was still a fool's dream to fight against two assassins from the Bai Yue Sky Group at once!
Seeing that Gao Jianli was gradually losing, the snow maidens flew forward and waved their sleeves, intending to lend her lover a helping hand.
On the other side.
"The people in the City of Traps really can't stop fighting!”Wushuang Gui laughed sinisterly and broke another Mo Family disciple's neck.""You bugs, can't any of you exchange a few moves with me?”
"Impolite!"
A white shadow flashed past, and where the sword pointed, a majestic aura rushed towards Wushuang Gui like a white rainbow.
Although Ge Nie did not want to interfere too much in the Mo family's matters, he had always been arrogant. How could he allow this clown to humiliate him?
However, when his sword touched the Unparalleled Ghost's body, the Sword Saint of the Zongheng Family was shocked.
His sword didn't seem to be stabbing into a person's body. It was more like it had stabbed into a huge rock or a piece of metal.
What kind of martial arts was this? It could actually make one's body invulnerable.
The person in front of him could be considered a first-class expert just based on his physique!
……
The disciples of the Mo family were still operating all kinds of mechanisms to resist these intruders.
Seeing that the people in the City of Traps would not completely lose their ability to resist for a while, Red-Browed Dragon Snake retracted his chain and said to his subordinates,"Leave after dealing with the people in our hands. Don't stay in the battle and do what we should do!”
Upon hearing Tian Ze's order, the Bai Yue Guild retreated while fighting, sprinting towards the mechanism that opened and closed the city gates.
Gao Jianli and the others did not linger on fighting. At this point, there was no meaning in fighting to the death with these people.
Right now, the most important thing for them was to clean up the mess.
At this moment, no one noticed the movement of the Hundred Yue Sky Group.
The corpses of the Mo Family disciples that were awakened by the bell attracted everyone's attention.
Looking at the familiar faces of their former comrades, many of them could not bear to make a move. The consequence of doing so was to become one of them.
"Don't blame me!"
Under the powerful traps of the Mo Family, these zombies that had lost their command were destroyed batch by batch like the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves.
A moment later.
The commanders of the Mo clan sat on the ground. The Mo clan's savings of so many years had been destroyed too much.
In the future, when Ju Zi asked, how should he explain?
Fortunately, the City of Traps that had been left behind by his ancestors was still in his hands.
As long as the City of Traps was not destroyed, the Mo Family would forever be the last refuge of the anti-Qin forces. The name of the Heavenly Demon Realm and the paradise on earth would continue on the ruins of the Qin Dynasty for generations to come.
However, the sudden loud explosion shattered their fantasies.
"Damn it!"
When a loud mechanical sound rang out, the people of the Mo family knew that the door of the City of Traps was being opened.
How did they know where the switch was? And how did he know how to operate the machine?
However, all of this was no longer important to the Mo Family.
They were going to face the famous general Wang Li and the Empire's most elite long-range army, the Hundred Battle Armored Soldiers.
……
A moment ago, in the main tent of the Qin army.
Wang Li was sitting in his tent, discussing with the military strategists how to attack the city.
He had led the army for many years, but he had never seen such a tough city!
"Sir, what do you think…"
"Report!"
Before Wang Li could finish his words, the messenger rushed into the tent. He didn't care about the etiquette and just knelt in front of Wang Li.
" General, that mechanism, the City of Traps…" The messenger was agitated. Perhaps it was because he had run too quickly, but he was already out of breath.
"What's wrong with the City of Traps?”Wang Li frowned, wondering why this soldier was so rash.
"City of Traps, the city gates are open!"
This news exploded in Wang Li's mind like thunder.
The City of Traps, which had been besieged by the army for several days and had not wavered at all, had actually taken the initiative to open the door?
He did not believe that the stubborn traitor of the Mo Family would suddenly change his mind and submit to Great Qin.
What a tempting opportunity.
It was so alluring that it was like a fatal trap.
However, the army did not make any progress for a long time, and their morale slowly fell. It had been too long, and he could not explain it to the Imperial Court.
After thinking for a moment, Wang Li made a bold decision.
Even if it was a mountain of blades or a sea of flames, he would still have to go and challenge it!
"Pass on my order. The army is to break camp and enter the City of Traps to eliminate the rebels!”
……
That night, in the City of Traps.
Wang Li looked at the fully armed Mo disciples in front of him and the pile of corpses beside him. He felt strange.
Could it be that strange force again?
This was very similar to the mysterious force that had been appearing everywhere a while ago!
Every time this force was mobilized, it would be like a thunderbolt, crushing the enemies of the empire.
Now, it seemed like it was a good thing.
However, who could be sure that such a powerful and unknown force would pose a threat to the Imperium one day in the future?
At that time, what would the Empire do?
Wang Li shook his head. He knew that this was not something he should be thinking about now.
"Everyone, the City of Traps has been broken. If you don't want to die in vain, give up all resistance now. His Majesty the Emperor may be lenient with you!”Wang Li shouted.
In fact, even Wang Li himself did not believe these words. Recently, one major event after another was related to the Mo Family. How could the Emperor let these traitors go?
As expected, the Mo family disciple in front of him only held the weapon in his hand tightly, and all kinds of mechanisms at the side were ready to be activated.
Seeing this, Wang Li didn't say much. He just raised his left hand and waved.
In an instant, countless silver-white arrows shot out like a rainstorm. With the support of powerful mechanisms, they let out a piercing roar as they flew towards the disciples of the Mo family.
One after another, huge mechanical beasts flew out and blocked many of the Hundred Battle Armored Soldiers 'arrows.
However, there were still quite a number of Mo disciples who were unable to react in time and were directly pierced through by the silver-white crossbow bolts, dying on the spot!
Seeing that many of the Mo disciples had died, Wang Li did not give them a chance to catch their breath. He drew his sword and pointed straight ahead.
"Those who kill the enemy will be rewarded according to their merits. Kill!”
The hundred battle armored soldiers behind him put away their crossbows and drew their swords. Like silver lightning, they charged at the Mo family disciples, vowing to use their heads to exchange for merit points from the empire.
The sound of killing shook the sky.
The disciples of the Mo family were not good at martial arts. Now that they had used all the traps and were close to him, they could only pull out their swords and make a final resistance for their lives.
No matter how skilled the commanders of the Mo Family were, they could not possibly turn the tide of the battle against the Empire's most elite long-range army by themselves!
Seeing the disciples of the Mo clan being slaughtered like lambs, the commanders of the Mo clan could not care less and could only use their final trump card.
"Mo disciples, listen up! Activate the mechanism, Azure Dragon!"
The Jiguan Azure Dragon was the most powerful existence among the Four Godly Beasts of the Mohist family. Due to the heavy killing intent, it had been sealed in the forbidden area of the Mohist family. Even many Mohist disciples had never seen it.
Now that they were in a critical situation, they could not care about many things!
Even if the City of Traps was destroyed today, it would not fall into the hands of Bao Qin!
With a thunderous roar, the mechanical green dragon roared out.
In an instant, the city of traps shook. Even the smallest sand was shaking.
The mechanical green dragon waved its arms in all directions, bringing with it waves of strong wind. Every attack would take the lives of dozens of soldiers who had been through hundreds of battles!
Seeing this, Wang Li immediately understood that the City of Traps was about to collapse.
"Soldiers, listen up! Withdraw from the City of Traps in an orderly manner! Don't linger in battle!"
When the Hundred Battle Armored Soldiers heard this, they retreated while fighting. In the end, they put away their swords and retreated into the collapsing mountain one by one.
When the last silver figure disappeared from the exit of the City of Traps, only the Mo Family disciples and the Mo Family commander were left in the huge City of Traps.
"Let's go. If we can't guard the ancestor's things, then let him go.”
"As long as there's life, there's hope! As long as the disciples of the Mo Family are still here, the Mo Family will be reborn one day!”
"Now, order all disciples to retreat from the City of Traps!”
Under the roar of the Jiguan Green Dragon, the disciples of the Mo family left the former Heavenly Demon Land and the paradise on earth one by one.
Rocks began to fall one after another, roofs began to collapse, and roads began to collapse.
Everything was reduced to ruins and ashes.
The Mohist City of Traps was destroyed!
……
It was night, in the mountains.
This was a quiet mountain range. Other than the lush forest and dense grass, there was nothing.
Even an experienced guide would not be able to tell which part of China this was.
In a cave that was neither big nor small.
A tall and muscular man was leaning against a rock wall, sitting beside a newly lit fire.
The man's face was firm and his skin was dark. What was even more terrifying was the dozens of tattoos on his face and body. He looked like a hungry Rakshasa ghost who had returned from hell.
Black Swordsman, seven wins.
This man, who was feared in Jianghu and had been locked up on death row by the seven countries many times, had escaped again during the riot in the Tooth Eating Prison not long ago.
It was just that he had encountered an unprecedentedly powerful opponent.
Killing God Baiqi, Battle General Li Mu.
Under the attacks of these two people, he, the Black Swordsman, was always the seventh to win. He only managed to escape with a heavy injury.
After escaping from the Teeth Eating Prison, he hid his identity and recuperated quietly in the mountains. He only wanted to return to Jianghu after his injuries were healed and complete the career he had been pursuing.
The sound of the wind outside the cave suddenly died down.
Sheng Qi's tightly shut eyes suddenly opened. His sixth sense, which had been practicing martial arts for many years, allowed him to sense that someone was here.
"Who are you? Quickly show yourself!"
Sheng Qi shouted and stood up.
Although his injuries had yet to recover, he could easily deal with ordinary martial artists.
"Friend, please calm down." A man in a black robe and a hood appeared in Sheng Qi's line of sight like a ghost.
His or her voice was deliberately made hoarse and low, making it difficult to tell the identity of the person who had come.
"Who are you? How did you find me?”
Sheng Qi was on guard. He could feel a powerful aura from this person. If he were to attack him now, the outcome would be uncertain!
"Don't be afraid. I'm here to help you.”The man chuckled and took out a small jar from his pocket, tossing it to Sheng Qi.
"Your recovery is too slow. Why don't you use my spirit medicine? You'll be fully recovered in a few days.”
"Why should I believe you? Who knows what this is?”Sheng Qi said, but his hands did not stop moving. He pulled out the stopper and saw that it was a golden liquid with a beautiful luster.
He was born in a farming family, so his understanding of medicine was naturally not bad. At this moment, he had an idea.
Even if the spirit herbs in his hands were not that magical, at least they would not harm him.
"You can tell whether this medicine is good or bad.”
"Why are you helping me? Who are you?”
"Who I am is not important.”The mysterious man saw Sheng Qi take the medicine and turned to walk towards the cave.
"As for why I should help you." The mysterious man turned to look at Sheng Qi, a faint smile on his lips."Because you are a key to the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon.”
Before he finished speaking, the black-robed figure disappeared as if he had never appeared.
……
Imperial Capital Xianyang, Fourth Young Master's Residence!
Ying Ziyan sat in front of the table, holding a brush in his hand. He held his breath and focused, writing one vigorous seal character after another on the bamboo slip, giving off the aura of an emperor.
Suddenly, the birds outside the window stopped chirping, as if they were strangled by some kind of breath.
A man wearing a bamboo hat and a straw raincoat quickly walked into the courtyard and bowed in front of Ying Ziyan.
"Since you're here, it means that there's some progress on the matter I asked you to investigate, right?”Ying Ziyan didn't look at him and only stopped writing.
"Replying to the Underworld Lord." " I've already investigated the whereabouts of the Mo Family's Ju Zi and the farmer's Xia Kui," the man said respectfully." But there's one more thing."”
"The place where the two of them are hiding has traces of the net's activity.”
A net?
Hearing these two words, Ying Ziyan raised his head, his eyes flashing with a dangerous light.
Zhao Gao's minions had finally joined in.
For a moment, the atmosphere fell into a strange silence.
A moment later, Ying Ziyan said,""Since we know the whereabouts of the two bandit leaders, we should act early to prevent any more trouble.”
"I'll leave the Mohist Family's Ju Zi to you. Leave the farmer's chivalrous chief to Baiqi to clean up and bring back the Mars Stone in one piece.”
"In addition, keep a close eye on the Network's movements.”
"If they're still honest, we won't touch them for now.”
"If they have any other dishonest thoughts, we'll deal with them on the spot to avoid future troubles.”
"Did you remember what I said?”
The guest bowed deeply.
"We will obey your orders."
……
In the forest.
This was a dense forest outside Xianyang City. Because of the rugged terrain, the people in the nearby villages were not willing to cut wood here.
At this moment, Mo Family's Ju Zi was standing on one of the few relatively flat open spaces in the mountain forest, his expression grave.
A few days ago, the news of the City of Traps being destroyed had spread to every corner of the martial world. Everyone was deeply shocked by the strength of the empire, so much so that some of the anti-Qin people who were not very determined had given up on resisting.
Ju Zi's heart sank when he heard the news.
Hundreds of years of savings were destroyed just like that.
At the same time, he also felt deeply guilty. As the highest leader of the Mo family, if he could stay in the city, would it be a different ending?
However, it was too late to think about this now.
As all the hidden forces in Xianyang City had been cleared, he was unable to contact the Mo Family headquarters in time.
However, at noon today, an envelope with the Mo family's seal was placed at his place of residence.
"Master Ju, after the city was broken, the surviving members of the Mo family have all moved away.”
"Today, I would like to invite Ju Zi to the dense forest for a chat to discuss the future.”
It was Gao Jianli's handwriting, and the tone of the letter was also very similar to Xiao Gao's.
Although he knew that this was very likely a trap, a death trap.
But Juzi still went.
Because he was Ju Zi, the highest leader of the Mo Family, the number one expert.
If the letter was true, Xiao Gao naturally had something important to say.
Even if he believed that it was fake, he was also very confident that no one in this world could defeat him with a hundred percent certainty. At the very least, no one could kill him.
As the last rays of the setting sun disappeared over the mountains in the west, the sky slowly darkened.
"You're here."
A man wearing a bamboo hat and a straw raincoat slowly walked towards Ju Zi.
It was not Xiao Gao.
Ju Zi's expression darkened. He didn't know the person in front of him, but he gave off a very dangerous aura.
"Who are you? Why did you pretend to be a disciple of my sect and trick me into coming here?”
"It's not important." The guest's voice was very soft, like a soulsong that urged him to die.""I came here to kill you."
"Kill me?" Ju Zi was so angry that he laughed. In his opinion, this young man in front of him did not know the immensity of heaven and earth.
"This mountain forest is so rugged that the imperial court's troops can't come up at all. How can you kill me?”
The guest shook his head.
"I alone can kill you.”
His words were like ice.
"Then you can come and try!" When Ju Zi saw how arrogant the person in front of him was, he couldn't help but feel angry.
However, the aura of the person in front of him was extremely powerful. He did not dare to be careless. He drew his sword out of its sheath and a huge sword qi slashed out, charging straight at the guest!
Famous sword, Mo Mei!
However, the latter just stood there without moving.
When the sword qi was about to arrive, the guest's expression turned cold. A powerful aura erupted from his body and actually shattered the sword qi.
What was that?
Ju Zi couldn't believe what he was seeing. He knew that there weren't many people in the martial world who could take this sword energy head-on.
This unknown guy in front of him had actually resolved it so easily?
Seeing that his Qi attack had failed, Mozi raised his eyebrows and flew towards the man in the straw raincoat.
His swordsmanship was extraordinary. He was as fast as the wind and as slow as the forest. He could be considered a top-notch swordsman.
However, the man in the straw raincoat seemed to have made every move before him.
Each of his moves seemed to be like a naughty child, easily seen through and resolved.
After a few rounds, Ju Zi quickly retreated. The stormy attacks had already consumed too much of his energy.
"Are you done?"
The guest in the straw raincoat was still standing there, as if he was just stretching his muscles.
"After the fight, it's my turn."
"Let's go."
……
At the same time, in a secluded courtyard.
This was a very spacious courtyard, but it was in a remote location. The people who had originally settled here had all moved away because of the war, leaving only an empty courtyard.
The farmer's chivalrous chief was standing in the middle of the courtyard with a sword in his hand, practicing his swordsmanship.
Due to the large number of hidden forces being wiped out, he, like Juzi, was temporarily unable to contact the other members of the farm.
In addition, after the assassination, the dynasty had become stricter with the investigation of various places, so it was no longer convenient for him to come and go.
The best way was to wait for a while. When the Empire's vigilance gradually relaxed, he would return to the farm headquarters and discuss again.
Suddenly, a biting cold murderous aura gushed out from not far away. The originally warm spring night suddenly became as cold as ice.
A tall man wrapped in black gas slowly walked in from outside the courtyard.
His body exuded the brutality, bloodlust, and desire for the end of life like the Grim Reaper.
A demon who had been pulled back from hell to the human world.
Killing God, Bai Qi.
The farmer's chivalrous chief subconsciously raised his sword to protect himself.
This Bai Qi was a lackey of the empire when he was alive, and now he had returned to the world under some mysterious power. A few days ago, he had killed countless people in the chaos of the Tooth Devouring Prison, so it was unknown what his stance was.
"Hand over the Stone of Mars." Baiqi said indifferently, his eyes devoid of any emotion.
"Hand it over and I'll leave your corpse intact.”
The farmer chivalrous chief was both shocked and furious. Although this Bai Qi was a killing god, he was not a small character that could be manipulated by anyone. How could he be so arrogant!
Moreover, it was not impossible for him to carry something as important as the Stone of Mars with him.
He had asked Mo Family's Ju Zi to do everything he could to send him out of Xianyang. As for where he was now, he didn't know.
However, he already knew the secret on the stone.
After the death of Qin Shi Huang, the world was divided.
No wonder the tyrant couldn't let this foreign object leak out even after thinking of all sorts of methods.
"If you want the Stone of Mars, take it from my corpse!”
The farmer chivalrous warrior roared, and the sword in his hand rained down on Baiqi.
In his opinion, even if he couldn't hurt this killing god, he could at least take the opportunity to escape.
Seeing this, Bai Qi did not dodge. Instead, he allowed the sword blades to pierce his body like a storm, but they did not leave any wounds.
This body could not be pierced by swords!
Bai Qi raised his fists, and streams of energy gathered, turning his fists pure black.
Seeing this, the farmer chivalrous chief hurriedly turned his sword around to protect himself.
But it was too late.
In the face of absolute power, any move or technique was just a meaningless resistance.
This was the so-called strength can overcome ten skills.
Peng, peng, peng!
As the sound of air being torn apart rang out, the sword of the farmer chivalrous chief actually shattered into pieces under Bai Qi's fist.
He himself was also sent flying by an extremely powerful force and collapsed to the ground, spitting out streams of blood.
His consciousness was dissipating!
"Since you won't give it to me, I'll look for it from your corpse.”
An indifferent voice sounded, without a trace of emotion.
……
Not far away, six figures were observing everything in the darkness.
"Killing God Baiqi is truly formidable.”A blindfolded old man said softly. He was the hidden one among the Six Sword Slaves and the brain of the team.
"If we encounter them, I'm afraid they won't be easy to deal with.”
"I really want to exchange blows with him.”"To be able to kill such an expert, just thinking about it makes me excited!”
"Enough, we were only ordered to monitor. Since this farmer hero has been killed and the Stone of Chaos is not here, we will go back and report.”The leader of the Six Sword Slaves, Zhen Gang, said softly.
However, just as the six of them were about to leave, an indifferent voice sounded in their ears.
"Where do you want to go?"
The God of Killing, Bai Qi, had appeared behind the six of them, his eyes flashing with a blood-red light.
"Is the Stone of Mars with you?”
"It has nothing to do with you." Zhen Gang said coldly. Although he did not want to cause more trouble, the pride of the Six Sword Slaves made him not afraid of this man who was known as the Killing God.
"Whether you are here or not, we will know after I kill you.”
Before he could finish his words, Bai Qi punched out with both his fists like a roaring beast, and the immense pressure caused the six of them to be unable to breathe for a moment.
"Attack!"
With Zhen Gang's order, the six figures moved in unison.
Zhen Gang's sword stabbed out with an extremely destructive force. If it was an ordinary expert, he would definitely die under the sword!
But he was Bai Qi, the number one killing god of the empire!
Bai Qi raised his fists to block the attack, taking it head-on.
At the same time, the two sisters, Zhuanhun and Miepo, flew over. Their bodies were agile like ghosts, and their attacks were tricky. They wanted to kill this god of death while Bai Qi and Zhen Gang were fighting!
The Chaotic Gods and Wangliang were not willing to fall behind. Their swords were waiting for Baiqi's weakness.
Broken Water hid at the side. His sword would either not strike or cut his throat!
However, everything they did seemed to be in vain in the face of absolute power.
Bai Qi stepped on the ground, and an extremely powerful aura erupted from his body, sending the Six Sword Slaves flying.
The six of them collapsed to the ground, feeling as if their internal organs were about to be shattered. Every part of their bodies was tortured by pain.
"Retreat!"
Seeing that the six of them were no match for Baiqi, Zhen Gang immediately gave the order.
The Six Sword Slaves forced themselves to stand up and threw down small porcelain bottles one after another.
The porcelain bottle shattered, and black smoke covered the entire open space.
As for them, they used all their strength to escape from the black smoke.
Bai Qi looked at the Six Sword Slaves who had already left, but he did not chase after them.
In the battle just now, he had confirmed that these people didn't have a trace of the Stone of Chaos.
Then, he turned around and disappeared into the night.
……
The next day, at the Fourth Young Master's residence in Xianyang.
"You're saying that the heads of the Mo family and the farmer family have been eliminated, but the Stone of Chaos isn't with them, right?”
Ying Ziyan sat in the courtyard, his hands caressing the zither. There was no emotion in his eyes.
"This subordinate is useless."
The guest bowed deeply.
"Please punish me, Underworld Lord!"
"There's no need for punishment."
Ying Ziyan's tone was calm.
"You should go and find the Stone of Chaos. That will be the greatest respect for me.”
"We will obey your orders!"
……
Imperial City, Xianyang Palace!
The First Emperor sat high on the dragon throne, expressionlessly sweeping his gaze across the ministers in the hall. His pair of dragon eyes were dignified without anger.
The famous general of the Qin country, Wang Li, was currently kneeling at the foot of the steps. His face revealed a joy that was difficult to hide.
"Your Majesty, the Mohist City of Traps has been breached. The leader of the thieves activated some kind of mechanism, and the hideout of the rebels has been destroyed and turned into ruins!”
"The bandits in the city have scattered like birds and beasts. From now on, they will no longer be a threat to Great Qin!”
Hearing this news, even the first emperor, who was calm and collected, couldn't help but flash with joy in his eyes.
"Good!" The First Emperor said loudly.
"The army has brought out the might of Great Qin and let those rebels know what it means to be a mantis trying to stop a chariot!”
Seeing the Emperor's great joy, the officials below the steps bowed deeply and responded.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!”
"Heaven and Earth, bless Great Qin!"
"Your Majesty is the true dragon and son of heaven. The foundation of our Great Qin will definitely last for thousands of generations!”
Seeing the jubilant looks of the officials, Ying Ziyan only bowed slightly, mocking them in his heart.
A bunch of bootlickers.
When I need you to do something, I can't see you. Now, I'm saying a few beautiful words, but I'm positive.
Any emperor with great talent and strategy would not want his court to be filled with villains.
Ying Ziyan wouldn't, let alone the ancient emperor, the Ancestral Dragon of Huaxia.
Sure enough, a moment later, the First Emperor knocked on the table.
In an instant, the lively hall fell silent.
"General, this trip has been tough, and the soldiers have fought bravely to kill the enemy.”The First Emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, and there seemed to be some inexplicable meaning hidden in his tone.
"This subject is bathed in the emperor's grace. Moreover, the matter of breaking the city was actually not this subject's doing. How dare I take the risk to receive the reward!”
It wasn't Wang Li who broke through?
A bunch of questions instantly appeared in the First Emperor's mind.
However, since he had already opened his mouth, there was no reason for him to take it back.
"Under the rule of Great Qin, there will definitely be rewards."
"Pass down my decree. General Wang Li will lead the army to eliminate the traitors. The reward is 10,000 taels, 1,000 mu of fertile land, 1,000 pieces of silk, 100 pieces of fine horses, and other jewelry!”
Seeing that the Emperor was so insistent, Wang Li did not refuse.
"I thank the Emperor for his kindness and will sacrifice my life for His Majesty!”
After he finished talking about the reward, the First Emperor changed the topic.
"General said that the city of traps was not broken by the army, then who was the one who broke the city?”
Seeing the First Emperor ask this question, Wang Li knew that he couldn't hide it, so he admitted it frankly.
"Your Majesty, this subject is incompetent. When I led the armored soldiers into the city, I did not see any traces of the people who broke through the city.”
"However, when I entered, I saw dozens of corpses in the Mohist City of Traps.”
"I sent a coroner to investigate and found that most of the thieves drank poisonous spring water before they died.”
At this point, Wang Li stopped talking.
In his heart, he thought that the person who broke into the city should be related to the mysterious force that had been sweeping away the enemies of the empire.
However, he didn't have any evidence in his hands, so it seemed like he was trying to scare them.
Although he, Wang Li, had been on the battlefield all year round and did not understand the affairs of the court, he knew how to speak appropriately.
Ying Ziyan glanced at Wang Li and immediately withdrew his gaze.
It seemed that the Hundred Yue Sky Group was quite clean…
Seeing that Wang Li was silent, the First Emperor had a rough guess.
As intelligent as he was, if Wang Li could think of something, how could he not think of it?
However, many times, thinking about it and saying it were two different things.
"If you have nothing else to report, then today's court will end here! What do you think?" The First Emperor waved his hand. Although his tone was one of discussion, it was filled with unquestionable dignity.
This was the aura of an emperor. It made people unable to help but want to submit and obey.
"We will take our leave. Your Majesty, please take care!"
……
That day, at Zhao Gao's mansion.
Zhao Gao sat in the shadows where the sun couldn't reach, so no one could see the expression on his face.
Zhen Gang was kneeling in front of Zhao Gao, his body wrapped in many bandages.
The battle with Baiqi had injured him too badly, so much so that he had to stay in bed for two days before he could get up.
"Reporting to my lord, the farmer's chivalrous chief and the Mo family's Ju Zi have all been killed.”
"Among them, the farmer's chivalrous chief was killed by Baiqi.”Speaking up to this point, as the leader of the Six Sword Slaves, he was actually a little nervous.
"This subordinate is useless. Even if the six of us attacked together, we were still heavily injured by Bai Qi and barely managed to survive.”
Suddenly, Zhao Gao's eyes became exceptionally cold. In this early spring day, it made people shudder.
"Useless thing."
A wave of killing intent assaulted his face.
Zhen Gang didn't say anything and just knelt on the ground, not daring to look into the eyes of this master.
Forget it.
These people would still be useful in the future.
Zhao Gao retracted his gaze and asked indifferently,""What about Mo Family's Ju Zi? Who killed him?”
"Mo Family's Ju Zi was killed by a man wearing a bamboo hat and a straw raincoat.”
"That person's martial arts are strong, far above ours. In front of him, Mo Juzi has no way to fight back.”
"Even Mo Mei, the sword of the previous leaders of the Mo Family, was broken.”
Zhao Gao frowned.
The people and things involved in this matter seemed to be much more complicated than he thought.
Whether it was the peerless expert wearing the straw cape or the Killer God Baiqi, they seemed to be working for the same person or the same force.
Were these people friends or enemies?
"Where is the Stone of Mars? Did those two take it away?”
"I didn't see any Stones of Mars on those two.”
It seemed like they had moved away long ago.
The Nong and Mo families were sects that had been around for a hundred years. Even under the surveillance of the network and the investigation of the empire, they still gave away the Stone of Chaos.
"Forget it, you guys continue to investigate. Don't relax.”
"Report to me immediately if you find the whereabouts of the Stone of Mars.”
" At the same time, pay close attention to that mysterious power. Don't fall into a completely passive position!”
"Your subordinate obeys!"
……
In Zhangtai Palace.
The First Emperor had changed into casual clothes and was sitting behind a plain table.
Standing in front of him was the central figure of all the political whirlpools of the Imperium.
Li Si, Meng Tian, Zhao Gao, and the princes were all summoned.
"All of you are Great Qin's elites, my trusted aides, or of royal blood.”
"Everyone knows that recently, there has been a mysterious force within Great Qin that has been continuously sweeping away the enemies of the empire like lightning.”
"It seems that this matter has only benefits and no harm. However, such a powerful force is not under the control of the Imperial Court. It really makes me feel uneasy!”
"After thinking about it, I really can't guess who is leading this force.”
"Today, I have summoned all of you here not for anything else but to hear your thoughts.”
The First Emperor's tone was very calm.
Everyone looked at each other. For a moment, no one answered.
If he said a wrong word in this kind of question, he would be judged as a rebel!
The First Emperor wasn't surprised that no one spoke.
"Since no one has taken the initiative to speak, then I will speak of my own views and give everyone a reference.”
"At first, I thought that I would secretly organize such a powerful force and not let the Imperial Court discover it.”
"This person must have sufficient prestige and ability.”
"At the same time, he must acknowledge the Empire's unification of the world and the Empire's legal system.”
"I've only seen such a person in all these years.”
Han Fei."
Hearing this name, everyone in the hall could not help but shudder.
This name that once resounded throughout the world had not been mentioned for a long time.
He was already dead.
"I know what you are thinking."
The First Emperor's expression didn't change when he saw everyone's expressions.
"Han Fei is dead. A dead man can't possibly organize such a force.”
"But if it weren't for Han Fei, I really couldn't think of anyone else in this vast China.”
"Therefore, I invite everyone to come and brainstorm.”
……
The capital was Xianyang, Zhangtai Palace.
The First Emperor looked at the silent crowd with an indifferent expression.
No one took the initiative to stand up and speak.
To be honest, it was within the predictions of the one emperor of the ages.
After all, if he answered such a profound question wrongly, it was not impossible for him to be accused of 'spouting nonsense and deceiving the emperor' if he offended the emperor.
If he got it right, it would not be easy.
In the future, if someone used this as evidence in the court and made a big fuss saying that he had long been involved with this mysterious force but did not report it, whether he had the intention of disobeying the emperor would be decided by the emperor.
As the saying goes," Accompanying the king is like accompanying a tiger ", the thoughts of the emperor's family were the most difficult to guess.
You would never know if your future would be a meteoric rise, or if your head would fall.
Since there was a chance that he could be used against her, he might as well not say anything.
"Li Si." The First Emperor's voice broke the strange silence.
"You have always been resourceful and have handled the affairs of the Imperial Court well.”
"Why don't you start so that the various families don't have to worry too much?”
"Zhen only wants to hear your thoughts.”
After saying that, the First Emperor's usually dignified dragon eyes actually had an inexplicable light. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he looked interested.
"This subject is terrified. How can I accept Your Majesty's commendation?”Seeing this, Li Si hurriedly bowed deeply and expressed his fear.
"Since Your Majesty has not abandoned me, I will boldly speak of my guess. If there is anything wrong, I hope Your Majesty and everyone will forgive me.”
"Prime minister, please speak. Today's matter in the main hall will remain in the main hall.”The First Emperor swept his gaze across the ministers and princes.""Do you understand?"
"We understand!"
"Your son understands!"
Li Si slowly said,""This old minister believes that this mysterious power is very likely to be from the remnants of the imperial clan in Chu.”
People from Chu?
"Why do you say that, Prime Minister?"
"Your Majesty." Li Si's eyes fell to the ground, not daring to look straight at Tian Yan.""Even though the Chu Country has already been destroyed by Great Qin, it has been around for a long time and was once the most powerful of the six countries. It is completely possible for it to secretly form such a force.”
"This old minister believes that the remnants of the Chu Country are like a poisonous snake that looms over the lands of Hua Xia, ready to bite the Imperial Court at any moment.”
"Now that the remnants of the six dynasties and the Hundred Schools of Philosophy are all rising up, it's a good time for the Chu people to fish in troubled waters and increase their strength.”
"Then how should the Prime Minister explain that the remnants of the Chu Country have been eliminating enemies for the Empire?”The First Emperor asked lightly.
"Your Majesty, if the remnants of the Chu Country want to reappear in the world openly, they will naturally need a certain amount of time to prepare. And now, they are doing a few things for the Imperial Court. It is very likely that they are doing this to make the Imperial Court lower their vigilance and not treat them as a threat.”
The First Emperor gently shook his head.
In the eyes of the one emperor in history, Li Si's words were full of loopholes.
If the remnants of the Chu Country really wanted to reappear in the world and even restore the country, why would they solve so many problems for the Empire for free?
If it had been once or twice, it could be said that the Imperial Court had let down their guard. However, so far, they had put in too much effort to eliminate the Imperial Court's enemies.
However, since he had said this, he could only end it.
The First Emperor looked deeply at Li Si.
This old fox was really smart.
He seemed to have said a lot and analyzed it clearly and logically, but in fact, there was nothing to learn from.
He just didn't want the water to wet his clothes.
After a moment, the First Emperor waved his sleeves and said slowly,""Senior Minister Meng Yi, what do you think?”
Meng Yi, who had been silent at the side, saw that the Emperor had specifically asked him to speak, so he could only brace himself and step forward to share his views.
"Your Majesty." Meng Yi bowed deeply.”
"What you said is interesting."
"Your Majesty, you flatter me."
"I think that the Han people have always been close to our dynasty. Now, if they are moving behind this force, it will be understandable.”
"Furthermore, the Han Country has always had a tradition of organizing assassins. Creating such a hidden force is not too surprising.”
Seeing Meng Yi's explanation, the First Emperor narrowed his eyes and didn't say anything.
The one emperor of the ages still didn't quite believe this.
If the Han Kingdom really had such power, how could it have collapsed in front of Great Qin?
Seeing that the Emperor did not speak, Meng Yi bowed deeply once more before retreating back into the crowd.
A moment later.
The First Emperor gently knocked on the imperial table.
"What the two ministers said makes sense. Zhen will consider it.”The First Emperor's tone was very calm, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
"Zhen is a little tired. If everyone has nothing else to say, you can leave.”
At this point, the First Emperor's dragon eyes swept across the hall and looked at Ying Ziyan, who had been standing in the corner of the hall.
This Fourth Prince of the Empire seemed to have no sense of existence from the beginning to the end, so much so that some people did not notice his presence.
Or rather, he did not want others to notice his existence.
"Ziyan, you stay."
Seeing that the Emperor wanted to talk to the Fourth Prince alone, the rest of the people also bowed and quickly walked out of Zhangtai Palace.
In a moment, only the First Emperor and Ying Ziyan were left in the huge palace.
"Ziyan, how's the investigation going?”
Ying Ziyan saw the First Emperor's question and bowed. Then, he said,""Reporting to Imperial Father, although your son has been investigating day and night and dare not slack off, I have not been able to find the traces of the Mo family's Ju Zi and the farmer's chivalrous chief.”
"When your son finally found the leader of the thieves, they had already become two corpses.”
Mo Family's Ju Zi is dead?
The farmer's chivalrous leader was also involved?
Hearing this news, Ying Zheng was slightly shocked.
"Where's the Stone of Mars?”
If the words on that stone were to spread, it was very likely that it would cause a huge wave in the martial arts world!
The ideology that the Imperium had been working on for many years would be greatly damaged!
And he, Ying Zheng, the Emperor of Great Qin, would never allow such a thing to happen!
"Reporting to Imperial Father." Ying Ziyan slowly said,"I didn't find the Stone of Chaos on those two, so they must have been sent out."”
"Your son will continue to follow up until we find the Stone of Mars and hand it over to Imperial Father.”
Hearing Ying Ziyan say this, the First Emperor could only nod.
Since the matter had already come to this, he would let him continue to investigate.
Then, the First Emperor changed the topic.
"I originally thought that only the Mohist family would dare to rebel against their superiors. Unexpectedly, the people from the farming family also participated in this.”
"Although the bandit leaders of the two families have been executed and the Mohist City of Traps has been destroyed by the imperial court, the people of the peasant family are still at large and have no regard for the law.”
"If they continue to develop like this, won't everyone in the world think that they can assassinate me and shake the authority of the imperial court?”
"I order you to keep a close eye on the movements of the farmers when you investigate the Heart Guarding Mars. Report to me at any time. When the time is right, I want to capture them all!”
Seeing that the First Emperor was a little angry, Ying Ziyan only slightly bowed and cupped his hands."I will obey Imperial Father's orders."
"That's good." "If there's nothing else to report, you may leave." The First Emperor waved his sleeves.”
"Yes, sir." Ying Ziyan bowed and quickly walked towards the palace gates.
As he watched Ying Ziyan's receding figure, the First Emperor seemed to have suddenly thought of something. His dragon eyes revealed an unfathomable emotion.
"Ziyan."
Hearing the First Emperor's call, Ying Ziyan stopped and slowly turned around.
"Are you the one behind this mysterious force?”
These few words were powerful.
Ying Ziyan's expression was calm, as if everything had nothing to do with him.
"Father, think about it. Since Baiqi, Lord of Wu 'an, can come back to the world and even be as powerful as before, why can't Han Fei?”
When the First Emperor heard this, he fell into deep thought.
"Your son still has many matters to deal with, so I will take my leave first.”
Finished talking, Ying Ziyan didn't even turn his head and quickly walked out of the main hall.
Only the First Emperor was left in the huge hall, sitting alone on the high platform.
Han Fei?
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