In one of the many rooms in Ze Tian Palace, a person sat cross-legged on a futon. Golden miniature elephant wheels slowly rotated around his body. It was as spectacular and magnificent as a planet orbiting a star. These days, Lin Muyu had never slacked off in his training. He needed to become stronger, and he needed to become stronger quickly in order to cope with the changes that might occur in the future.
Beside him, Tang Xiaoxi leaned against the headboard and dozed off. She seemed to be very tired. Tang Xiaoxi did not have much time to train. She relied more on her innate talent. Perhaps, to her, ample rest was much more important than hard training.
Qin Yin held a wooden sword in her hand. She was dressed in the long dress of an empress. Under the illumination of the crane lamp, she slowly swung the wooden sword. Although it was just an ordinary wooden sword, an invisible aura surged around the sword. It was as if every strike of the sword had the power to swallow the heaven and earth. This kind of aura was the essence of Xi Yan's Seven Strikes.
Yi Hai slowly entered a state of natural sleep. Lin Muyu relaxed his entire body and let the divine power flow through his body. It automatically refined his muscles, bones, and flesh. This training method could also increase the strength of his divine power step by step. The strength of his power was related to the stage of his cultivation. Only when his power reached a certain level, could he break through to a new realm.
But suddenly, Lin Muyu woke up from his training. He frowned and said, "Something bad happened. Situ Sen's aura has disappeared. What happened?"
Qin Yin was stunned. She closed her eyes and carefully sensed for a while. She said, "Indeed, General Sen's aura has disappeared."
"Ah?"
Tang Xiaoxi slowly woke up. "What happened?"
"I'm afraid that Situ Sen has met with a mishap. I can no longer capture his aura." Lin Muyu instantly felt a chill down his spine. His forehead was full of sweat. "If he did not faint, then he is dead!"
Raising his hand to grab the Xuan Yuan Sword on the sword rack, Lin Muyu did not even put on his armor. He just casually said to the two girls, "I am going to Situ Sen's mansion to take a look. Do you want to come with me?"
"Yes."
"Go!"
Three rays of light flashed, and in the next moment, the figures of Lin Muyu, Qin Yin, and Tang Xiaoxi appeared in front of the mansion. Moreover, the flames of war in front of the mansion had not yet been extinguished, and piles of flames were still burning the corpses of the dead. The horizontal board of the Situ Mansion had already been smashed, and there were even a few soldiers carrying a huge beast's head out. It was the head of a Blue Dragon!
Lin Muyu was so angry that her entire body was trembling. She flew forward and her power rippled out. She said sternly, "What's going on? What happened in the Situ Residence? Who killed this blue dragon? "
A few of the soldiers recognized Lin Muyu. One of the sergeants immediately knelt on one knee and said, "Greetings, Lin General! This … This is an order from the Chief. General Situ Sen expanded the size of the mansion without permission, which greatly exceeded the restrictions of the Constitution. Therefore, the Congress has decided to severely punish Situ Sen. As for this blue dragon, it was Commander Zhuang Yan who ordered us to shoot it with White Diamond Arrows. "
Lin Muyu gripped the Xuan Yuan Sword tightly. Her anger turned into power and surged out. The stone bricks under her feet cracked and rose. Her eyes seemed to be burning as she roared, "Who do you think you are? How dare you touch my people without permission? Are you looking for death? This blue dragon is our trophy, a bargaining chip for the empire to fight against a strong enemy in the future. How dare you shoot a giant dragon? What a bunch of idiots! Tell me, where is Situ Sen? What about Situ Xue? Where is she? "
The sergeant stammered, "Situ Sen has been escorted to the Congress. He will be executed at dawn. We didn't see Situ Xue. She didn't return to the residence today. She should be living in the camp. Lin General, I didn't lie to you. Please spare my life, Lin General …"
Lin Muyu looked at the bodies of the elite soldiers of the Longdan Army Camp on the ground. She couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. She said, "My soldiers, were they killed by you?"
The sergeant trembled, "Yes … It was the Commander who ordered us to shoot them. These brothers of the Longdan Army Camp swore to protect Situ Sen, so … so they were shot …"
"Zhuang Yan, you bastard!"
Lin Muyu was furious. With a wave of his palm, the sergeant immediately turned into ashes. He said angrily, "Put down the dragon head. The Situ Residence is the territory of the Longdan Army Camp. All soldiers, get out!"
"Yes … Yes …"
A group of soldiers retreated from the Situ Residence while trembling. They knew who Lin Muyu was. In the eyes of the soldiers of the empire, Lin Muyu was a god-like existence. In the eyes of the soldiers, Lin Muyu was the biggest warlord in the empire. If anyone angered him, it wasn't impossible for him to kill them in public. Moreover, the two beautiful girls who came with Lin Muyu seemed very familiar. They were the Empress Qin Yin and the Princess Fu Guo, Tang Xiaoxi!
…
"Yu, let's go to the Congress immediately. The most important thing is to save General Situ," Qin Yin said.
"Yes." Lin Muyu nodded and said, "We will split into two groups. I think since the soldiers have caught Situ Sen's mistake, they will definitely not let it go. Even if Xiao Yin and I go, they may not let it go. Since the soldiers are so daring, I will let them know how high the sky is … Xiao Xi, take my commander's seal and go to the Longdan Army Camp. Order Wei Chou to immediately lead 50,000 cavalrymen from the Longdan Army Camp into the city and surround the Congress. If Zhuang Yan doesn't hand over Situ Sen today, I will destroy the Congress!"
Tang Xiaoxi took the seal and said, "Yes, you and Xiao Yin must be careful. Don't make a move unless it's absolutely necessary. There are many soldiers in the army, and it is said that they have the Devil's Heart Arrow."
"Yes, go ahead!"
After Tang Xiaoxi left, Lin Muyu and Qin Yin flew side by side in the direction of the Congress. The distance between them wasn't too far. It would take an hour to walk, but it would only take about five minutes to fly.
It was late at night, but the Congress was brightly lit and heavily guarded. Just the periphery of the Congress was guarded by a dense group of 5,000 soldiers. There were even soldiers armed with Magic Crystal Crossbows standing guard on the walls of the Congress. As expected, the soldiers had already made up their minds.
Swoosh, swoosh …
Two rays of light descended from the sky. They were Lin Muyu and Qin Yin. They landed in the courtyard of the Congress and landed in front of Zhuang Yan, Su Changying, and the others.
"Ah?!"
Zhuang Yan was stunned. Su Changying was also stunned.
"Greetings … Greetings, Your Highness! Greetings, Lin General! " A group of people knelt down one after another. After all, the empress was supreme. She was the master of everything, and she was even above the newly established Constitution. At least, that was what was written in the law. The empress had the highest decision-making power, followed by the Congress.
"Where's Situ Sen?"
Lin Muyu looked at Zhuang Yan coldly.
Zhuang Yan gritted his teeth and said, "I … I don't know what Lin General is talking about."
With a clang, the Xuan Yuan Sword was unsheathed. Lin Muyu pointed the blade at Zhuang Yan's neck and said, "I won't ask you a third time. Where's Situ Sen?" Zhuang Yan's face turned pale.
Zhuang Yan's face turned pale. He retreated a few steps and knelt on the ground, saying, "Your Highness, please understand. As a deacon of the nation and the commander of the nation's army, it is my responsibility to uphold the authority and enforcement of the constitution. Situ Sen expanded his mansion without permission and didn't repent even when we went to rectify his mistake. He even killed General Zhou Heng. This person is reckless and presumptuous, and he has the style of a warlord. Our Imperial Capital's empress is supreme and governs the country. How can we tolerate such a madman?
Qin Yin slowly opened her eyes. Even though she had tried her best to reduce the power emitted by the Flaming Eyes, it still made Zhuang Yan feel as if he was in a hell of fire. He was in unbearable pain.
"Situ Sen is the deputy commander of the empire's regular army. According to the Constitution, the arrest of such a high-ranking general must first be approved by the Congress and then approved by me. Secondly, to kill Situ Sen, it must be approved by all the members of the Congress. Zhuang Yan, aren't you being a little too hasty?"
Everyone thought that Qin Yin was just an empress who was well-versed in martial arts, but they didn't know that she had already memorized the newly established Constitution.
Zhuang Yan knelt on the ground, dumbfounded and speechless.
Qin Yin continued, "If you really kill Situ Sen, then your crime will be private punishment. As long as Situ Sen is dead, you, Zhuang Yan, Su Changying, and Liu Xiyu will have to pay for Situ Sen's death with your life. The Congress will continue to implement this as a national policy, but I will never allow you to abuse your power for personal gain. Do you understand?"
With just a few simple sentences, Zhuang Yan completely gave up on the idea of killing Situ Sen immediately. It could be said that Qin Yin's words had completely saved Situ Sen's life.
"Then, where is Situ Sen?" Qin Yin asked faintly.
Zhuang Yan said, "He is locked up in the backyard of the Congress … But Your Highness, it's true that Situ Sen expanded his residence without permission. We can spare Situ Sen's life, but we must hold him accountable. Therefore, we must not release Situ Sen. This is the responsibility and mission of the National Army!"
"Bring Situ Sen here." Lin Muyu said faintly, "I am the Empire's Marshal. I have the right to see my subordinate and ensure his safety."
"But, this is against the law."
"Which part of the Constitution states that the Marshal cannot see the generals of the National Army?" Lin Muyu's gaze turned cold.
"But …" Zhuang Yan still wanted to dodge.
However, out of the blue, Lin Muyu's figure suddenly stepped forward. She raised her hand and slapped Zhuang Yan's cheek. Zhuang Yan's cheek immediately turned blood red. Zhuang Yan even rolled away from the slap and was held up by a group of soldiers.
Looking at Zhuang Yan coldly, Lin Muyu said faintly, "Zhuang Yan, if you are smart, quickly hand over Situ Sen. Otherwise, I will crush your bones and scatter your ashes. I want to see Situ Sen safe and sound right now!"
Su Changying hurriedly said, "Please … please calm down, Lin General. Sir Zhuang Yan is after all a deacon of the National Army and a commander of a regular army. Isn't Lin General Lin's slap equivalent to an abuse of justice?"
Lin Muyu smiled. "If my slap is an abuse of justice, then is it murder for you to kill hundreds of my brothers in the Longdan Army Camp?"
"We are just carrying out our official duties …" Su Changying hurriedly explained.
Lin Muyu waved her hand and said, "Don't be in a hurry to explain. I will settle accounts with you for killing my men in the Longdan Army Camp. None of you will be able to escape. Now, get Situ Sen here."
"You!" Liu Xiyu was furious. "Lin General, don't go too far!"
With that, the group of archers behind Liu Xiyu raised their longbows in unison and aimed their white drill arrows at Lin Muyu and Qin Yin.
"Hahahaha …"
Lin Muyu burst into laughter and said, "What a huge joke. The swords of the National Army are actually pointed at the empress and the marshal. Are you the guards of the National Army or a group of rebels? Come on, come on, try to shoot as many arrows as you can. This way, there will be no more National Army tomorrow. As for you traitors, I will restore the old system of the empire. I will put your heads on pikes and place them on the city walls. I will send people to kill your wives and children, dig up your ancestral graves, and wipe out your entire clan. Come on, come on, give me a reason to kill you! Release the arrows! "
The group of archers was dumbfounded. Facing Lin Muyu's monstrous aura, who would dare to make a move?
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