Su Fang already had a plan. Since Zhao Wuji and the experts of the Celestial Sealing Sect had left, it was the best chance for him to kill King Yue and take back the Falling Moon Blade.
Li Changfeng first returned to Zhao to arrange an identity for Su Fang so that he could sneak into the palace. Li Changfeng did it without waiting for today.
Imperial Palace
Su Fang became an imperial guard under Li Changfeng's control. Su Fang was no stranger to the imperial palace, but he still needed to hide for a few days before he could make a move. He also needed to discuss with Li Changfeng so that he could not be implicated once he made a move.
That night, rain fell early in the morning. Su Fang, who was in charge of patrolling during the day, changed into a black suit at night and approached the depths of the imperial palace alone.
After Zhao Wuji regained the imperial power, the imperial palace resumed its strict patrolling. Su Fang hid his aura and flashed into the darkness. Not long after, he arrived at Concubine Xiao's palace.
This palace had been sealed and had become a forbidden palace.
Climbing over the wall, he saw the familiar scenes of the past. The bustle was gone, and there were no palace maids or eunuchs.
The bead curtains were still there, and there were no signs of battle. The interior was also empty, and there was not a single extra accessory.
There were no traces of Xiao Mei 'er. Thinking of the place where she had sneaked in, he immediately approached the Hall of Heaven.
Late at night, he arrived at an abandoned forbidden palace. Fortunately, Xiao Mei 'er had told him about the location of the treasury. As soon as his feet touched the ground, he used the great circle's ability to listen to the movements underground.
The real treasury of Zhao was below.
Hearing the Ant Nest
This was the innate ability of a great circle's expert, an ability that could only be obtained by defying the heavens and changing one's fate.
After a dozen breaths, he really did hear movement in his ears. It was the sound of vital energy contracting and releasing. It seemed that there was someone cultivating underground. He estimated that it was about ten feet underground. He continued to listen, and from time to time, he could hear the sound of breathing gradually fading away.
The real treasury of Zhao was below. If Xiao Mei 'er was captured by Zhao Wuji and was not killed, she might also be imprisoned below.
Seeing that it was getting late, he could only leave and wait for a chance to confirm it in the future.
When he returned to the Imperial Army camp, he disguised himself as an ordinary member of the Imperial Army and began patrolling during the day.
Just like that, a month passed. For some reason, the atmosphere in the imperial palace changed. A large number of soldiers who did not belong to the Imperial Army were stationed in the palace, and the experts of the imperial family were also secretly on guard. It seemed that something big was about to happen.
Li Changfeng called Su Fang into the room. When there was no one around, he whispered, "King Ming has just called for a meeting with all the Inner Guards. He said that the Feather Emperor is coming back with the remaining dozens of Great Lords' forces, as well as the Barbarian Sovereign's former subordinates. They have broken through the defenses of several cities and will reach the Imperial City in a few days!"
No wonder the sudden movement in the imperial palace caused Su Fang to frown, "Wasn't the Feather Emperor injured by the Ancestral Emperor Zhao Wuji? He should have suffered a crushing defeat the last time. Why would he still dare to come?"
"You don't know how vicious and savage this Feather Emperor is. Back then, when he slaughtered his way into the Imperial City, he dared to clamor above the Imperial Palace, killing many of the Zhao Country's experts and Inner Guards. In the end, if it wasn't for Zhao Wuji, he really might have been able to take over the Imperial Palace. The Great Jade Mountain has existed for a thousand years, and the other Domain Lords have also existed for a thousand years. Even if they were defeated last time, they still have the strength to continue fighting with the Zhao Country.
"Come, Feather Emperor. Come quickly and kill all the Zhao Country's imperial family. This way, it will be easier for me to kill King Yue."
Su Fang was unusually excited. He did not expect the opportunity to come so quickly. Even the heavens were on his side. Once Zhao Wuji left, there would be no one in the Zhao Country who could be a match for the Feather Emperor.
Even if the Feather Emperor could not take down the Zhao Country, he would still be able to heavily injure them. At that time, it would not be difficult for him to kill King Yue, find the Falling Moon Blade, and Xiao Mei 'er.
The Zhao Country's energy was originally focused on dealing with the demons. Now that the Feather Emperor had come again, everyone in the palace was on tenterhooks.
He also saw some familiar faces, such as Hou Ping, Tu Yue Ye, Yang Zhongjue, and the others from Tianmen Province. They had all become Inner Guards of the Imperial Family. He also saw Shen Huangqi. He had become the Emperor's favorite and had the power to kill at all times.
As for the assassination of the Emperor, the Zhao Country did not pursue the matter anymore. It seemed like they did not have the energy to look for Su Fang. This was why Su Fang could enter the palace and disguise himself as a Imperial Guard.
"Get up, get up and go to the city walls!"
The sky was still dark, and the Imperial Guards were still resting in the barracks. Who knew that a large number of generals would rush in and wave torches, ordering everyone to quickly prepare their equipment.
Su Fang changed into armor and a helmet that covered his face. He held a scimitar and a bow as he followed a large number of Imperial Guards out of the barracks and onto the palace walls.
Only when he reached the city walls did he see the flames of war in the distance. A large number of Zhao Country's soldiers were retreating, and the commoners were also fleeing. A few terrifying mounts had already arrived at the palace. The Zhao Country had also sent out their mounts, and a large number of Imperial Guards were waiting in the air.
On the back of a flying tiger. That's right, it was a flying tiger!
A silver-robed man stood on the back of the tiger. This person wore a blue mask, and it was impossible to see what he looked like. He stood with his hands behind his back. Under the gazes of many people, he approached the palace.
Many generals ran around the city walls and gave out orders. "Everyone, wait for your orders. The Feather Emperor is here!"
The Feather Emperor
It turned out that the masked man was the strongest Great Overlord of the Zhao Country.
As the Feather Emperor flew over, a large number of defeated soldiers from the Imperial Palace rushed over. In the distance, many divine abilities descended. It was either treasures flying in the sky or divine abilities exploding.
At this time, the important figures of Zhao Country that Su Fang was familiar with appeared. Shen Huangqi and many experts, including the Heaven Gate's Saint Emperor, escorted the Ming King from the depths of the palace.
A general gave another order. "Close the city gates and don't let anyone in. Also, forbid anyone from flying into the palace. Order them to prepare for another battle around the palace!"
The Ming King led a large number of generals and stood on flying swords as they floated above the clouds. The Feather Emperor also appeared with experts. The Feather Emperor shouted in a forceful and domineering tone, "Ming King, hand over the palace, and I can spare your Zhao Country's imperial family!"
The Ming King, who was now a King, replied calmly, "You still have no respect for the dynasty. You learned your lesson last time. Look at the heads of Barbarian Sovereign and a group of traitors still hanging on the city walls. Do you want to end up like them? My dynasty didn't investigate your past, but you still dare to be so presumptuous!"
"The dynasty owes you a favor!"
The Feather Emperor mocked. He then looked at the experts behind him. "We are all Feudal Lords, and which one of us isn't a descendant of the various kingdoms? Your Zhao Country destroyed our kingdoms, slaughtered our ancestors, and took everything away. Do you still expect us to be grateful to you?"
"There are no eternal enemies in this world. Everyone can sit down and talk. You can also take back your territories and treat this as a passing cloud. How about that?" The Ming King looked at the various Feudal Lords with sincerity.
Before the Feather Emperor could speak, one of the Feudal Lords roared, "What's the point of wasting words with the Zhao Country? Our ancestors were hunted down by the Zhao Country's imperial family and were forced to live in the wilderness. We can only struggle at death's door in the hinterlands. Today, we will settle our grudges with the country!"
Another Feudal Lord said, "Brother Feather Emperor, this is an opportunity not to be missed. While that old bastard Zhao Wuji isn't here, let's give the Zhao Country a quick death!"
"How many countries have the Zhao Country destroyed during the various wars? How many of their imperial family descendants are still alive? So all the Feudal Lords are descendants of the imperial family!"
Within the Imperial Guards, Su Fang could clearly hear the conversation between the Ming King and the Ming King.
At first, he had thought that the Feudal Lords were all bandits. He hadn't expected them to be the same as his Family Su. They had been forced by the Zhao Country and had no choice but to establish their own factions.
"Did you hear that? That's our answer," said the Feather Emperor to the Ming King.
The Ming King suddenly waved his hand and led his experts away. "There's a path to heaven, but no gates to hell. Since you want to seek death, my dynasty will accompany you to the end. Let's see who has the last laugh."
The Feather Emperor also led his Feudal Lords away.
Swish, swish, swish!
In just a short while, a large number of defeated Zhao Country soldiers arrived from outside the Imperial Palace. There were probably over ten thousand of them. The Feudal Lords were also charging over.
The Zhao Country's side also began to move. Many experts stood on their flying swords and flew around the Imperial Palace. They tossed out runes, and a large barrier covered the Imperial Palace.
"Kill!"
Many of the Zhao Country's generals charged out of the city gates and gathered the defeated soldiers. They once more formed an army and pushed out the Heavenly Lion Divine Cannons in front of the Imperial Palace's walls. They gathered even more soldiers, and soon there were nearly a hundred thousand of them.
There were also over a hundred Heavenly Lion Divine Cannons. The Vast Core realm generals gave the orders to attack, and the cannons released shocking energy flames.
The majority of the Zhao Country's forces were gathered around the Imperial Palace. Even if there were other Zhao Country forces outside the Imperial Palace, they probably wouldn't choose to support the Imperial Palace in this kind of situation.
Outside the Imperial Palace, the Zhao Country's side had already taken the initiative to attack. Inside the Imperial Palace, tens of thousands of Imperial Guards were also waiting. The Imperial Palace was protected by a barrier, and it was impregnable.
"Our chance has come. Let's take the Zhao Country's treasury first."
Perhaps the two sides wouldn't immediately start fighting. Furthermore, the Zhao Country had a barrier protecting it. It was impossible for them to have such a method to protect the Imperial Palace.
Right now, the Zhao Country was united against the Feather Emperor, so the Imperial Palace was definitely empty.
Su Fang had Li Changfeng purposely move him away from the Imperial Palace's walls so that he could change into a set of black clothes and sneak into the depths of the Imperial Palace. As he had expected, the majority of the Imperial Guards were gathered around the Imperial Palace's walls, waiting to fight the Imperial Palace's overlords.
Even the number of patrolling Imperial Guards had decreased by more than half. It took an hour for him to see a group of Imperial Guards pass by, and they were also in a hurry.
Abandoned Imperial Palace
After entering, Su Fang immediately crouched on the ground and listened to the movements below. He still didn't sense any auras. There shouldn't be many people below the treasury, but they were definitely all experts.
After arriving at the palace, he began to search for the mechanism. Very quickly, he found traces of a side hall that had been roughly cleaned. After recalling some of the words Xiao Mei 'er had heard about the treasury, he finally found the mechanism and opened the secret door.
The entrance to the secret path appeared in front of him, but he didn't immediately enter. That was because Xiao Mei 'er had been attacked as soon as she had entered the secret path. So he had communicated with Xuanhuang. This time, he wanted to borrow the Greenfeather King's power.
"Brat, you're lucky you were careful. Let This King take a look at it for you."
The image of a Xuan Guang Pagoda flickered on his right arm. The Greenfeather King released a demonic light and looked at the secret path. "This secret path's entrance is blocked by the auras of three runes. As long as you touch any of them, the runes will explode with the power of a Golden Core cultivator. In other words, the runes at the entrance were set up by a human cultivator with a Golden Core."
"Xiao Mei 'er was injured because she activated this rune last time. Could it be that a rune left behind by a Golden Core expert was Zhao Wuji?"
With the Greenfeather King's help, Su Fang also sensed the auras of the three runes. He carefully flashed through the center without making the slightest movement.
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