The emperor said softly, "He can leave. Nothing will happen as long as he leaves, but why doesn't he leave?"
Qiu Jianhan replied angrily, "Leave? Why does he want to leave? Why is it Yun Xiaoyao who leaves? Why is it not the crown heir who repents? "
His Majesty looked at the white clouds in the sky and said faintly, "It doesn't matter whether he leaves or not … Yun Xiaoyao, this is a lesson that I've taught him. With the ability he possesses now, he can't kill the current Yun Xiaoyao. "
Qiu Jianhan chuckled coldly. "Your Majesty, do you really know the full extent of His Highness the crown's eldest grandson possesses? Even if you do, can you guarantee his safety? What if there's a mishap? "
The emperor chuckled humorlessly. "If there's a mishap, then there's only a mishap."
Qiu Jianhan let out an inhuman chuckle. "Your Majesty, we were willing to give in. Even though we were disappointed, we still gave in. Who is Yun Xiaoyao? What right do you have to disappoint him and make him give in? If Yun Xiaoyao really dies, let's not talk about the reactions of us old codgers. Just Supreme Cloud alone … Do you know that he really won't be able to come back? "
The emperor said softly, "Old Qiu, you're thinking too far ahead. I can't think that far ahead anymore. My illness has acted up previously and I'm already beyond cure. I'm less than seventy catties now … Perhaps, I'll have to pass away within this month …"
"Otherwise, why would I be in such a hurry to hand over my power? I don't have the time anymore … "
"As for the current situation, even if I'm not happy to see it, it's because of me … Even if I really regret it, it's already too late. I can't do anything about it …"
"Currently, the world has been unified, and what we need is a strong ruler to completely consolidate the power. Even if the means are cruel, it will be fine after this transition period."
His Majesty said softly, "Bao 'er's actions are acceptable for a candidate to be an emperor. At most, he is just a little heartless. As an emperor, which one of them isn't a loner …"
"It's just that he's a little heartless … But …" Qiu Jianhan sneered. "Your Majesty has used the word well and accurately. Just because of this reason, you can do whatever you want and sacrifice anyone!"
"I told you, I don't have much time. I'll abdicate in five days. After I abdicate, everything will be over."
His Majesty said in a deep voice.
"This old man doesn't care about these things, and I have no interest in them …" Qiu Jianhan said faintly, "What about entrusting an orphan to you, supervising the empire, regent … don't mention this old man anymore. This old man has only stayed to send you off, to fulfill the last bit of my relationship as a ruler and official."
"I hope that you walk before Yun Xiaoyao. Otherwise, there's no need for this last bit of loyalty!"
There was no spark in Qiu Jianhan's eyes, only iciness.
His Majesty heaved a long sigh and did not speak for a long time.
…
Five days later, the emperor abdicated the throne to the crown heir. The entire nation celebrated and pardoned the people.
Seven days later, the Emperor slept in his chambers and did not wake up.
Qiu Jianhan dragged his sickly body to keep vigil at the coffin, but he had only stayed for a day before he could not take it anymore and was carried home by his family.
It was also on the same night that Qiu Jianhan and his family vanished from the imperial capital.
Within a few days, more than a thousand of Qiu Jianhan's subordinates had gone missing. Their whereabouts were unknown, scattered like drifting stars.
In the study, only a few pieces of the old marshal's calligraphy were left behind.
"The mighty Yutang, the mighty Nine Supremes!"
"The night is filled with stars and the Big Dipper, the warriors of the world honor their superior!"
"A lifetime of fighting in the world, safe and sound even when one's body is maimed; millions of enemies are killed on horseback, but the land is safe and secure under one's hands; for whom do I toil, for whom do I fight, for whom do I suffer, for whom do I rest? A hero dies after a hundred battles, only then do I feel the chill in my heart. "
…
"Your Majesty, Old Marshal Qiu has left as well."
Yu Qiankun, who was dressed in mourning clothes, lifted his head slowly and said calmly, "Left?"
"Yes."
"Pass on my decree, announce to the world that Qiu Jianhan is conferred the title of Duke of An, hereditary."
"Yes."
The mournful music in the palace continued.
Yu Qiankun, who had inherited the throne, sat in the royal study, deep in thought with his eyes closed.
"Thirteen."
"This servant is here."
"Is there any news of those people?"
"We are investigating."
"No hurry, take your time." Yu Qiankun said slowly in a low voice, "These people all have the power to stir up a storm in the world. If they join forces, they will become a great threat to me … The Blood Sword Pavilion and the Black Knights must not be missed."
"Yes."
"The Shangguan Family of Generals, Qiu, Leng, Fang, Tie, Fu, Sun … these people are the most important. Get rid of the leaders first, the rest are nothing to worry about. "
"Yes."
"Is there any news from Tianxuan Cliff?"
"King Yun did not act immediately, only watching from afar. Our men dare not get too close."
"How is the manpower allocation?"
"The encirclement is complete."
"Good."
The young emperor paced two steps, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.
At this moment, he suddenly recalled the days when he had just arrived at the Residence of Yun … Yun Xiaoyao had often hugged him, his face full of smiles and kindness …
His gaze hesitated for a long time before he suddenly murmured, "Ninth uncle …"
A black-clothed and masked silhouette glided past him quietly. Yun Yang's face seemed to be looking at him.
Yu Qiankun's hesitant gaze turned cold and resolute once again as he addressed the young man as ninth uncle. His voice was soft but resolute as he said, "Move!"
Ninth uncle, don't blame me.
Your reputation in Yutang is too great. If Supreme Cloud continues to exist, the entire world will only be shrouded in your shadow.
I don't want that kind of world!
I want to be the master of my world, I don't want it to be dominated by anyone!
All lands under the heavens belong to the emperor; all those who rule the land belong to the emperor!
I want my orders to be the only voice in this world, without any hesitation for anyone or any force!
Ninth uncle, since you've gone to another world, you're a deity. Then … don't come back.
Everything in this world has nothing to do with you anymore!
Since you can't come back, why do you have to block your nephew's path?! "
…
The night was dark.
The palace was like a dark and gloomy hell.
The wind blew, as if countless people were sighing softly at the same time …
It was on this very night.
The dethroned Crown Prince, the Second Prince, the Fourth Prince … all the members of the royal family who were scattered across the country, their families, guards, maids, housekeepers … all related people were killed, not sparing a single chicken or dog.
The statistics after the event were tallied.
In just one night, more than a hundred people of the Royal Bloodline had died, and the total number of people who had died because of this incident was more than a hundred thousand!
This was obviously a premeditated, vicious, and merciless massacre!
The world was shocked!
As the news reached the capital, the young emperor was enraged and swore to find the culprit. Yutang, which had been peaceful for a long time, was suddenly plunged into chaos. Scouts were sent out everywhere, and the atmosphere of the world became unprecedentedly tense …
Countless experts recruited by the royal family were scattered throughout the martial world …
Some were indeed investigating something, but most of the top-notch experts changed their course halfway and headed towards Tianxuan Cliff …
…
In a dense forest near Tianxuan Cliff.
Yun Xiaoyao had been sitting on the tree in this dense forest for five days and five nights, looking at the tiny temple on top of Tianxuan Cliff from afar.
There were already soldiers setting up camp there.
However, they had yet to begin dismantling the temple.
Since they did not move, Yun Xiaoyao did not move either.
He understood their plan very well, and was even more aware that their real target this time was only him.
However, there was no joy or sorrow in Yun Xiaoyao's heart; there was only calmness.
It does not matter!
With Yun Yang's last words before he left, no one in this world who is qualified or capable will take his life.
It is even more impossible for me to do so!
I only want to see how far you can go.
How far can you really go?
If your setup can really kill me, it doesn't matter.
I have no more attachments to this world, I'm even tired of it …
My only regret is that I can't see my son again!
Even if I die, don't you dare touch Tianxuan Cliff!
…
A green-robed figure with two guards walked over leisurely from several hundred miles away from Tianxuan Cliff in a frivolous manner.
Behind him, there was a team of about twenty people, each of them acting extremely sloppily.
"Chun Wanfeng and the rest should be here soon, right? Those fellows' journey is even slower than mine, even slower than a tortoise's crawl … "Dong Tianleng, who was dressed in a green robe and hat, advanced lazily.
"This time, I'm going to light incense for boss' brothers … Then, I'm going to have a good drink with Uncle Yun."
"If anything happens to Uncle Yun, the few of us won't be able to see boss anymore. We might as well hang ourselves … Sigh, why aren't those three bastards here yet? Are they really slower than a tortoise? "
…
On Tianxuan Cliff.
The Temple of Nine Supremes.
Nine masked statues lined up in a row, smoke billowing into the air.
A general who was fully armored stood quietly at the temple's door. Looking at the nine statues in the temple, he actually had a feeling of not daring to enter.
It was as if these nine people were looking at him quietly, saying, "You dare to come in and try?"
The incomer took a deep breath, his feet finally moving. Just as he was about to step in, the guilt in his heart surged again. Lifting his head, he saw the eyes of the Nine Supremes staring at him from behind their masks.
Knowing that it was only an illusion, how could the clay statues have gazes? The person could not help but feel his scalp tingle. Instead of advancing, he retreated out of the temple.
The assistant general behind him asked suspiciously, "General?"
The general coughed and said, "The time isn't ripe yet. Wait for the order before we act."
He then turned and walked out of the temple without stopping.
As the sky darkened, the entire Tianxuan Cliff was engulfed in darkness, looking eerie and creepy.
There seemed to be silhouettes in the dark, like thousands of soldiers and horses were lying in ambush, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
In the darkness, a voice asked his companion softly, "Second Brother Wei, do you think … the Nine Supremes Lords are really the royal family's secret weapon? The kind of people who are specially trained? Men of sacrifice? "
Another person asked in a low voice, "Do you have any doubts?"
The person replied, "I still feel that something is wrong. The Nine Supremes have sacrificed their lives for the nation and the people. The past is still fresh in my mind. So what if they're trained by the royal family? Their unparalleled achievements are a fact, what does this have to do with training? Merit was merit. Training them was also merit. Was it a greater merit to do it on one's own initiative? Isn't it all for Yutang, for Yutang's people? No matter how I think about it, I feel that something isn't right. That day at Tianxuan Cliff … "
Another person said coldly, "Shut up! Do you f * cking want to die? Even if you do, don't drag us into this … "
The man immediately fell silent.
Another person said in a low voice, "There's more than one person in the military who feels wronged for the Nine Supremes Lords. What happened to those people? The lucky ones could retire due to injury or disability. There are plenty of people who died mysteriously … What happened to those who worked for the Nine Supremes Lords? "
"This isn't something we should worry about. The world has changed now … Mind your own business. If you speak nonsense in front of me again, don't blame me for disregarding our brotherhood and reporting you!"
The person did not utter another word.
There was no sound around. After a long, long time, a few low sighs could be heard …
…
Four teams of people.
They were all heading towards Tianxuan Cliff and were not far from each other.
That was probably the case. Two of the squads had already met in the wilderness.
"Chun Wanfeng!" Dong Tianleng howled excitedly, waving his arms and legs.
On the other side, a handsome youth dressed in white ran over with a face full of joy. "Dong Tianleng, you b * tch, why are you still wearing such flashy attire? Are you used to playing the role of a tortoise?"
"I'm not like you. It's only been two years and you've turned into a sissy. Where's Qiu Yunsan and the rest?"
A clear voice came from behind a small hill. "This young master is right here, watching you two b * tches playing cheap tricks."
Both of them cursed loudly at the same time.
Soon after, the three of them got into a mess and fought each other for quite a while. The guards that they had brought along all watched with smiles on their faces. They didn't step forward to stop the fight and just watched the show. There was even someone who opened a bet to bet on who had the most bruises on their head …
After a long time, the three of them laid on the ground with bruised faces, panting heavily. Suddenly, they burst out laughing in unison.
"Awesome!"
The three of them cheered at the same time.
It was as if being beaten up, abused, and ravaged was something they had been looking forward to for a long time …
"Ever since boss ascended to the upper realm, I haven't felt so good!" Dong Tianleng said with nostalgia.
"That's right. I wonder how boss is now … why doesn't he come down to see us?" Chun Wanfeng grumbled.
Qiu Yunsan said, "I guess boss is riding high now. He's just like before. A person like boss can't be riding high wherever he goes."
Dong Tianleng and Chun Wanfeng nodded in agreement. It was rare that they shared the same sentiments.
"However, Yutang's officials have been stirring up trouble these past few years. I've wanted to jump out a few times but I was stopped by my family, especially when my second uncle suppressed me with no regard for his own life …" Qiu Yunsan said unhappily, "If it were up to me, I would've gone to the capital city to wreak havoc! What a bunch of bastards! Boss' unparalleled achievements have been wiped clean by them. What royal nurturing? Pfft! "
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