In a life-and-death situation, surrendering was death, and not surrendering was also death. Ask yourself honestly, even if you were the one who won.
Wu Zhou would never leave an unknown hidden danger for himself because he was soft-hearted. If he did not remove the roots, the grass would grow again.
Instead of dying on his knees in humiliation, it was better to die quickly now.
"Let's fight it out with them."
Wu Zhou shouted as he swung the sword in his hand, unleashing a sharp sword light that killed over ten soldiers of the Divine Might Battalion.
The remaining soldiers of the Imperial City Department also charged towards the Godly Might Battalion without any regard for their own safety. Surrendering would only lead to death.
They could only fight with their backs to the wall. If they could turn the tide and push Wu Zhou to the throne, then they would have the merit of following the dragon.
"You overestimate yourself."
Wu Lie was disdainful. The armored soldiers under his command slowly advanced. With their shields in front and spears at the side, they coordinated with the battle formation and began to slaughter the soldiers of the Imperial City Bureau.
Empress Yin, Zhu Yuyan, did not interfere. Her gaze lingered on Su Xuan for a moment, and she felt that this man seemed familiar.
However, she didn't think too much about it. Instead, she looked at the battlefield.
With the help of Wu Zhou, the Yin Weed Sect could become a super sect in a single leap, enough to lead the Demon Sect and the three religions.
"Impudent."
At this moment, a figure flew over with his hands behind his back and landed in front of the palace gate. A terrifying aura pervaded the air.
"Teacher."
Wu Zhou's eyes welled up with tears when he saw the person who had come. He could not help but sob. It was Wu Zhou's teacher, Wu Zhou's Prime Minister Xin Jianqing.
Although he was in a sorry state, his black robe was tattered and there were many wounds, Xin Zai's aura was exceptionally strong at this moment.
The pressure of Celestial Phenomenon was pushed to the extreme, causing the entire Imperial City to tremble. Even though he was standing in front of the palace gates, his aura was comparable to the might of a thousand soldiers.
None of the thousands of armored soldiers of the Divine Might Camp dared to step forward.
"Xin Zai, why are you so stubborn?"
A hint of fear flashed in Wu Lie's eyes, but it quickly dissipated. He rode his horse forward and shouted,"Seventh brother, you are leaving. If you are willing, after I ascend the throne, I will still serve you as prime minister.”
"Wu Lie, how dare you. His Majesty is still around and you dare to rebel.”
Xin Jianqing's expression turned gloomy. Stretching out his right hand, he summoned the pressure from the constellation as a vast amount of heaven and earth might descended.
Within a radius of several kilometers, the grass and trees trembled, and the ground trembled. The armored soldiers looked pained as they endured the powerful pressure.
"Xin Jianqing, the situation is already over. Do you have to be my enemy?”
Under the black veil, Zhu Yuyan's eyes were ice-cold, filled with killing intent. Her long dress fluttered as she stepped out. In an instant, a similarly tyrannical aura gushed out from her body, blocking Xin Jianqing's Celestial Phenomenon pressure.
At the same time, the three evil cult grandmasters caught up and stood beside Empress Yin, Zhu Yuyan.
Xin Jianqing's expression became even uglier, but he did not retreat.
On the city gate tower, Su Xuan hugged his sword and watched the scene before him with interest. He had no intention of interfering.
Xin Jianqing, the prime minister of the Wu Zhou Empire, was not just a braggart. He was a true Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant.
Furthermore, she was a relatively strong existence among Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants. She was even stronger than Empress Yin, Zhu Yuyan.
However, it was now one against four, and the outcome was already decided.
"Hmph, Empress Yin is looking down on me.”
? Xin Jianqing stood tall and straight." If anyone isn't afraid of death, you can come and fight me."”
Killing a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant was definitely not an easy matter. He had the will to die, so he could at least take one person with him.
As for who it was, it would depend on the luck of these few evil cult grandmasters.
This simple sentence made the three evil cult grandmasters look at each other. No one was willing to step forward.
Zhu Yuyan suddenly attacked. She stretched out her hand and made a seal in the void. She cast a spell and activated the Heavenly Demonic Power.
The two Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants collided, and a terrifying surge of zhenqi swept out, causing a deafening roar to ring out.
" Beep. Congratulations to the host for selecting Xin Jianqing as your target. You have activated the Cloud Probing Hand and stolen the martial arts technique, the Great Devil's Palm. 4,000 martial arts points have been deducted.”
" Beep. Congratulations to the host for selecting the target Xin Jianqing. Activating the Cloud Probing Hand to steal the martial art Azure Dipper Heart Sutra. 4,000 martial arts points will be deducted.”
" Beep. Congratulations to the host for selecting Xin Jianqing as your target. You have activated the Cloud Probing Hand and stolen the Prajna Sword Technique. 4,000 martial arts points have been deducted.”
He continued to use the Cloud Searching Hand until he had stolen more than half of Xin Jianqing's martial arts.
The two Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants were currently fighting in the airspace above the Royal Capital, while the other three devil sect grandmasters had also joined the fray.
In front of the palace gates, the soldiers of the Imperial City Bureau and the armored soldiers of the Divine Might Battalion continued to fight. The sounds of battle, screams, and roars were mixed together.
"It seems that the one who will enter the Imperial City is undoubtedly the Second Prince.”
Liang Jiao said with a solemn expression.
"Brother Ye, should we lend a hand and show our face in front of the second prince?”
"The victor hasn't been decided yet, so why should we interfere?”
Su Xuan chuckled.
Liang Jiao hesitated for a moment but didn't dare to make a move. Firstly, he was afraid that the situation would change, and secondly, Su Xuan was here.
Even though he was currently the commander of the Imperial Army, Su Xuan had Wu Yue 'er's Tiger Tally in his hands. In addition to Ah Da and Ah Er, he had more or less taken over.
As long as Su Xuan didn't nod, Liang Jiao couldn't move even if he wanted to.
The old emperor had also received the news of the bloody battle in front of Daxing Palace. He said to the old eunuch beside him,""Have the civil and military officials come to Daxing Palace.”
"Yes, sir."
The chamberlain went forward and naturally understood what this meant. He was prepared to formally announce the Second Prince's status as Crown Prince in front of all the civil and military officials.
Soon, the officials arrived in front of Daxing Palace one after another and entered the hall.
The old Emperor had already returned to his throne in the palace.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Although it seemed like chaos had occurred frequently in Luoyang these few days, everything was actually under the old Emperor's control.
To him, this was just a game.
"Everyone, please rise."
The old Emperor's expression softened.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The official stood up. He coughed twice and coughed out a ball of black blood. He wiped it with a handkerchief, but his expression did not change.
"My dear ministers should know about the recent turmoil in Shendu City.”
The old Emperor said," The turmoil is coming to an end. The Crown Prince of Wuzhou is about to enter the palace. Today is my end. I summoned you here to appoint a Crown Prince. After I die, the Crown Prince will succeed me."”
"Your Majesty, you are in good health.”
The white-haired old minister's eyes were red."Wu Zhou cannot live without His Majesty, and the world cannot live without His Majesty.”
"Your Majesty is in good health."
The officials choked and knelt down.
"Get up."
The old Emperor's face was flushed red. He smiled." There is no banquet in the world that will not come to an end. Since ancient times, which Emperor has not lived a short life?
It's already not bad that I can hold on until I'm sixty-three years old. I've been with you and your subjects for decades, and everyone in the world says that I'm suspicious and greedy for power.”
"That's all nonsense."
An old official from the Ministry of Official Personnel cursed.
"That's not wrong."
The old Emperor was unconcerned and waved his hand.""Senior Physician, please hear me out.
" I've been in power for thirty-nine years. When I took over Wu Zhou, there were constant internal and external troubles. Now that I'm leaving, I'll leave behind a powerful Wu Zhou for future generations.
Moreover, no matter how the world views me, I am worthy of my ancestors and the people of Great Zhou.
After I leave, all of you must do your best to assist the new emperor, revitalize our Great Zhou, and sweep the world.”
"Your Majesty."
All the officials in the court shed tears. Just as the old Emperor himself said, he might have let down those princes.
However, he was definitely worthy of the people of the world and his ancestors.
"Yue 'er."
the old Emperor said.
"Father."
Wu Yue 'er stepped forward, her eyes red with tears.
"Send someone to the palace gate to say that Xin Jianqing can still be the prime minister of our Wu Zhou for ten years.”
"Your son will go now."
She wiped the corners of her eyes and walked out of the hall.
"Old Man Yang, I heard that your daughter-in-law just gave birth to a grandson recently, right?”
"Zhang Xian, do you still remember that time thirty years ago when we went on a trip to the East Peak?”
"Sigh, time flies. In the blink of an eye, decades have passed.”
In the main hall, the old Emperor was in good spirits and was still discussing the past with the old officials.
However, many of the old officials were already sobbing.
Outside the palace gate, a eunuch quickly ascended the city wall and shouted,""His Majesty said that Xin Jianqing can still be the prime minister of Wu Zhou for ten years.”
Everyone knew that the old emperor wanted to protect Xin Jianqing. Zhu Yuyan and the three great grandmasters of the fiend sects, who were originally fighting fiercely, hesitated for a moment before stopping at the same time.
"Xin Zai, His Majesty wants to protect you." Zhu Yuyan's red lips parted slightly.”
"Xin Zai, His Majesty wants you to enter the palace immediately.”
the eunuch said.
At the palace gate, the Seventh Prince Wu Zhou, who was still fighting a bloody battle, stood rooted to the ground as if he had been struck by lightning.
If his father wanted to protect Xin Jianqing, he would have to die. If Wu Zhou did not die and the new emperor ascended the throne, Xin Jianqing would have no place in the court of Wuzhou.
Only when he died could he cut off Xin Jianqing's attachment.
"Teacher, please protect Wu Zhou.”
Wu Zhou laughed bitterly and knelt down on both knees. He kowtowed three times to Xin Jianqing, then pulled out his sword and slashed at his own neck without hesitation.
"No."
This unforeseen event happened too quickly. Even though Xin Jianqing wanted to stop it, when he arrived, he could not.
Wu Zhou had already fallen, and the sword in his hand fell to the ground.
"Zhou 'er."
This prime minister of the Wuzhou Empire hugged his disciple's body and wept bitterly. Celestial Phenomenon Grandmasters were also humans.
Moreover, he had no children in his life and had poured all his efforts into Wu Zhou.
"Old... Teacher."
With his last breath, Wu Zhou grabbed Xin Jianqing's arm with his right hand. His eyes rolled back and his body trembled as he said,"Take... Take good care of…Wu... Wu Zhou."
After saying the last word, he breathed his last, and the hand that was stretched out in the air collapsed weakly.
"Zhou 'er."
Xin Jianqing hugged the corpse, his heart-wrenching cries of pain reverberating in front of the palace gate.
You see me as your son, and I see you as my father
"I have to say, Wu Zhou is a man.”
On the city wall, Su Xuan couldn't help but sigh. With Xin Jianqing's strength, he had the ability to break out of the encirclement and leave Shen 'du. Yet, he still rushed over just to save Wu Zhou's life.
When Wu Zhou found out that his teacher could survive, he also committed suicide to cut off Xin Jianqing's attachment so that the Prime Minister could continue to stand in the court.
"Open the door and send Xin Zai into Daxing Palace.”
Su Xuan spoke, and the soldiers at the city gates immediately retreated. Opening the gates, the eunuchs walked out of the city and said,""Your Majesty has invited Xin Zai into the palace. Xin Zai can rest assured that the Seventh Prince will be buried according to the etiquette of a prince.”
this moment
Xin Jianqing's back looked so stooped. He was a completely different person from a few days ago.
Wu Zhou had committed suicide, and the remaining soldiers of the Imperial City Department had lost their backbone. They immediately surrendered and were taken into custody by the Divine Might Battalion.
After Xin Jianqing crossed the outer palace gate and entered the inner palace, Su Xuan stood on the city wall and shouted,""Under the princess 'orders, I invite the second prince to enter the Imperial City.”
"Haha."
Wu Lie laughed.
"Second Prince, please enter the city."
All the Imperial Army soldiers on the city walls shouted in unison.
"Enter the city."
Wu Lie dismounted from his horse and waved his hand. He led thousands of armored soldiers and prepared to enter the Imperial City.
Zhu Yuyan, the three great demonic grandmasters, and a group of experts accompanied him.
Liang Jiao originally felt that it was inappropriate for Wu Lie to bring troops into the Imperial Palace because there had never been such a precedent since ancient times.
Bringing troops into the palace was equivalent to rebelling. However, seeing that Su Xuan didn't say anything, he gave up on this idea.
Wu Lie was about to become the new emperor. If he offended him now, wouldn't he be looking for trouble?
The structure of the Imperial City was extremely similar to that of the Divine Capital. There were cities within the city. After entering the Imperial Palace, one would have to pass through two more palace gates before entering the inner palace.
In the middle was the barbican, surrounded by city walls. There were only two gates at the front and back. When Second Prince Wu Lie led the armored soldiers of the Divine Might Battalion and a group of fiend sect experts into the barbican, he realized that the second gate was not open.
"Commander Liang, hurry up and open the door.”
Wu Lie sounded impatient.
Liang Jiao suddenly felt a sense of foreboding. He hurriedly looked at Su Xuan beside him and happened to see the playful smile on his face. His heart couldn't help but beat rapidly.
At this moment, the gates of the palace suddenly closed. Immediately after, hundreds of cavalrymen appeared outside and fastened two iron chains as thick as arms to the copper rings outside the palace.
The other end of the iron chain was bound to hundreds of warhorses.
"Do it."
Su Xuan shouted.
"Shua Shua Shua"
On the walls around the barbican, all the Imperial Army soldiers nocked their arrows and aimed at the soldiers of the Divine Might Battalion.
"Liang Jiao, what do you want to do?"
Second Prince Wu Lie roared.
"Release the arrows."
Su Xuan didn't give him any chance to speak. In an instant, a dense rain of arrows descended from the sky, drowning the entire city.
"Plop!"
"Plop!"
"Plop!"
The sharp arrows pierced the armored soldiers like porcupines. At this distance, the armor could not defend against the powerful arrows at all.
The Imperial Army stood on the city walls, attacking from high above. The people in the barbican had nowhere to hide.
"Liang Jiao, you dare to rebel?"
Wu Lie crushed an incoming arrow and roared angrily with a ferocious expression.
"Ye Gucheng, what are you trying to do?"
On the city wall, Liang Jiao's face was pale as he questioned sternly. His body was trembling, and it was unknown whether it was because of anger or fear.
"Commander Liang, do you still not understand?"
Su Xuan chuckled.”
"Who is it?"
Liang Jiao's tone softened.
Su Xuan didn't reply as his gaze landed on Empress Yin, Zhu Yuyan.
"It's the Tenth Princess."
A bolt of lightning flashed in Liang Jiao's mind.
"The Tenth Princess wants to be the emperor."
Other than that, there was no other possibility.
"Pick one yourself."
Su Xuan's voice pulled him back to reality. Liang Jiao had a complicated expression. He was now tied to Wu Yue 'er's chariot and had no way out.
He could only bite the bullet and grit his teeth.
Inside the barbican, Zhu Yuyan and the three great grandmasters of the demonic sect circulated their true qi. The pressure of a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant appeared, and boundless inner qi blocked the rain of arrows. Immediately after, they shook their hands, and the rain of arrows floating in the air flew backward.
"Small tricks."
Su Xuan was disdainful. He unsheathed his sword, and a cold light swept through the air. In an instant, a terrifying sword radiance descended from the sky.
The sword Qi roared as it slashed into the barbican. The sword light shook and the void trembled.
The rain of arrows that flew out was instantly torn apart. Sword Qi fell and drowned the armored soldiers in the barbican.
Zhu Yuyan's expression changed drastically. She stepped into the void and appeared in front of Wu Lie. She opened her hands and executed a palm seal to attack the sword qi.
The palm and sword clashed, and a terrifying power erupted within the barbican. The ground trembled, and the city walls cracked. Countless soldiers of the Divine Might Battalion were directly shattered by the sword Qi and True Qi, turning into clouds of blood mist.
"What a powerful Sword Qi."
Under the veil, Zhu Yuyan's face was ashen. She was actually faintly unable to withstand this sword.
However, at this moment, the three great grandmasters of the evil cult saw that the situation was not right. Not only did they not come to help her, but they also urged their true qi and directly rushed out of the barbican.
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