Hegemony is but a pipe dream after all. "
In the Royal Palace.
The Emperor's clothes were untidy, and he reeked of alcohol. His hair was messy, and he stumbled. He looked haggard, as though he had lost his soul. He let out a long, mournful cry, without any of the majesty of an emperor.
The once magnificent Royal Palace was empty now. There were no officials, only a few guards. Seeing the Emperor in such a state, they didn't dare to comfort him.
None of the ministers who had once claimed to be loyal and devoted to him had now disappeared.
The three remaining Golden Immortal consecrators of the royal family were nowhere to be seen as well.
The roars of cannons and screams of killing could be heard from all four sides of the city walls. It was a sign that this imperial city with thousands of years of history was about to be conquered.
Defeated.
The Extreme Emperor Cliff was defeated.
The Emperor had never thought that he, who was so ambitious and wanted to revitalize the Extreme Emperor Cliff and become the number one force in the Yuechuan Prefecture, would face such a situation one day.
His ancestors' thousands of years of work was about to be destroyed in his hands.
"Demon Cultivation Pavilion, Donghuang God Dynasty, even if I become a ghost, I will never let you off. I curse you …"
The Emperor bellowed in hysterical rage.
The battle between the Yuechuan Prefecture and the Cao Chuan Prefecture had not ended yet. However, the Yuechuan Prefecture had given up on the Extreme Emperor Cliff for some unspeakable reason.
If it was because they were defeated and died in the hands of the enemy, the Emperor would not feel wronged.
However, many of the factions that had pledged to support the Extreme Emperor Cliff suddenly went back on their word and gave up on supporting the Extreme Emperor Cliff on the western front. They even sold some information to the Extreme Emperor Cliff, causing the East Xuan Celestial Gate and Gan Lin Mountain's army to suddenly attack and wipe out the Extreme Emperor Cliff's remaining western expedition army, causing the Extreme Emperor Cliff to be defeated.
He really couldn't swallow this anger.
The Extreme Emperor Cliff had paid a huge price and lost countless immortal cultivators to support the western front for the Yuechuan Prefecture. They had made a huge contribution to the Yuechuan Prefecture Alliance.
However, they were sold off mercilessly.
"Sigh, it is a pity that I believed in slander and exiled Commander Mu Mu to the God Howling Cliff … Otherwise, if he was by my side, we would not be in this situation."
The Emperor wept and sighed.
Over the past year, he had missed Li Mu more than once.
Ever since he became the emperor of Huangji Cliff, Huangji Cliff's most glorious military achievement was when Commander Mu led the Western Expedition Army to invade Dongxuan Immortal Sect's territory in just a few days.
At that time, how powerful was the Extreme Emperor Cliff's army?
Both the prefectures were shaken.
The situation was very good.
Unfortunately, he had listened to the slanderous words of Xiao Xiao and the others. He had recalled Mu Mu from the frontlines. The military and political officials that had been appointed afterwards, no matter if it was Ke Yilun or the others, none of them had been able to recreate the glory of that time.
As for those ministers who had received the emperor's favor and were trusted by him, they all had their own ulterior motives.
In the face of great calamity, they all flew away.
Today, not a single one of the ministers could be found.
Someone defected to the enemy.
Someone was on the run.
Some people even began to incite defections in the city, hunting down and killing members of the royal family, preparing to cooperate with the enemies outside.
The Emperor couldn't care less.
Compared to these people, Mu Mu was the one who was truly loyal and devoted.
Mu Mu had never expressed his loyalty verbally. He had always used his actions to speak for the Emperor. He had been thinking for the Emperor wholeheartedly, even risking his life many times.
Unfortunately, everything could not go back to the past.
Footsteps could be heard from outside the main hall.
"Lord Xiao, you … Ah, what are you doing …"
The remaining loyal guards outside the main hall screamed in pain.
A large group of murderous soldiers rushed into the Emperor's main hall.
The one leading them was Xiao Xiao, the most meritorious minister in the past. He was once the Left Deputy Minister.
"Hehe, Your Majesty, we meet again."
Xiao Xiao had a strange smile on his face. The corners of his mouth curled up, carrying a trace of mockery.
"Xiao Xiao!" The Emperor threw the wine cup in his hand to the ground, smashing it into pieces. He said sternly, "You still dare to come and see me?"
Xiao Xiao smiled faintly and said, "Why not? After all, you and I used to have a relationship between a ruler and a minister. "
The Emperor sneered and said, "Pah, you traitor. You still have the nerve to mention the relationship between a ruler and a minister. Don't you know what you've done in the past year?"
Xiao Xiao faintly said, "Everything I've done was to protect myself. Your Majesty, shouldn't you reflect on why you made a loyal official like me have no choice but to betray you … When Your Majesty was weak, I really wholeheartedly assisted Your Majesty."
The Emperor said disdainfully, "Ridiculous … You still dare to call yourself a loyal minister? Pah, you're far worse than Mu Mu."
Hearing the name Mu Mu again and again, a trace of sadness appeared on Xiao Xiao's face. Then, it became cold and gloomy.
"Mu Mu, Mu Mu. In your heart, there is only Mu Mu. Have you forgotten all the things I've done for you? Haha, you're all alone now. You're about to be defeated. Where is Mu Mu? I'm afraid that he has already turned into a pile of bones at the bottom of the Howling God Cliff. Hehe, since you miss him so much, you should accompany Mu Mu in the underworld. You should be a pair of loyal and virtuous ministers. Hahaha.
He waved his hand.
Hundreds of Immortal Dao armored soldiers charged at the Emperor like a tide.
"You dare to commit regicide?"
The Emperor shouted angrily.
Xiao Xiao said, "A ruler treats his ministers like his own brothers and sisters, and the ministers treat the ruler like their parents. The ruler treats his ministers like grass, and the minister treats the ruler like an enemy … Our relationship as ruler and minister ended long ago. Even without Mu Mu, even that slut Xia Jing could take me away. Hahaha, killing you today is not considered regicide."
War cries rang out in the palace.
The Emperors of the Immortal Dao dynasties were all experts with powerful techniques.
In the past, the Eighth Prince's strength was not low. His talent and cultivation were the cream of the crop. After he became the Emperor, he received the secret inheritance of the royal clan, and his strength increased greatly. He was already a half-step Golden Immortal.
Even though his cultivation was not his own, and his true combat prowess did not match, he still had the strength to fight the incoming armored soldiers.
"Rumble …!"
A terrifying battle erupted.
Two hours later:
"Ah …"
Sabers and swords suddenly pierced through the Emperor's body.
Blood gushed out.
"You … you dare to poison this Emperor?"
The Emperor brandished his sword and chopped apart the death soldier that stabbed him. Then, he staggered back, glaring at Xiao Xiao.
The Emperor could have won.
However, as he stood there, a sinister poison suddenly flared up in his body, causing his cultivation to plummet and his Immortal Energy to freeze. He could not react in time and was instantly severely injured.
Xiao Xiao laughed loudly and said mockingly, "Your Majesty is wrong. This minister has already lost Your Majesty's trust for a year. How could I have the ability to poison Your Majesty's food? Hahaha. Actually, all of this is thanks to Eunuch Li. Hahahaha."
A faint light flashed in the palace.
Eunuch Li Sun appeared. He had white eyebrows, white hair, and no beard. He said with a smile, "Your Majesty, you have wrongly accused Lord Xiao. This servant was the one who poisoned you."
"You … why? This Emperor has always treated you well. You … why did you collude with Xiao Xiao … "The Emperor leaned back on his throne, his expression turning gloomy as he looked at Li Sun in disbelief.
This was the person that the Emperor had always relied on as a trusted aide.
To think that Xiao Xiao had betrayed the Emperor.
Could it be that he was such a failure as an Emperor?
He was deserted by his own people.
The eunuch said with a smile, "Your Majesty has treated this servant well. However, there is someone else who treats this servant even better. As long as the benefits are sufficient, it will be enough. Do you want this servant to be buried with the Emperor's Extremity Cliff?"
Xiao Xiao said, "Haha, Your Majesty, stop dreaming. Let's go. I still need Your Majesty's head to ask Elder Wei Xianshui of the Emperor's Extremity Cliff for a reward. You and I are the Emperor's officials. Help me for the last time. How about it?"
The death warriors surged towards the Emperor like a tide.
The Emperor glared angrily and said sternly, "You … I regret listening to your slanderous words. I did not stop Mu Mu from going into exile. If he was still by my side, you poisonous snake, how would you dare to treat me like this?"
Xiao Xiao sneered, "You have said so much. So what? Do you think Mu Mu will descend from the sky and save you again? First, chop off this dog emperor's arms and legs. I want to cut off his head personally … "
The Emperor felt the poison in his body acting up. He could not summon any strength in his body anymore.
My life is over.
He closed his eyes and waited for death.
However, at this moment —
"Your Majesty."
A strange yet familiar voice sounded beside his ear.
The Emperor thought he was hallucinating.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for coming late."
The voice was right beside his ear.
The Emperor opened his eyes in disbelief.
That incomparably familiar figure had actually appeared in front of him.
"Mu Mu?" He thought it was a hallucination and said, "Mu Qing … is it really you? You are still alive? "
The person who appeared in front of him was Li Mu.
Li Mu received the news from Xiaojiu and left the God's Howling Cliff. He saw the entire imperial city was in chaos. When he arrived at the imperial palace, he saw Xiao Xiao and his men trying to kill the Emperor.
After thinking for a while, Li Mu decided to show up and save the Emperor.
This Emperor was still useful to him.
"Your Majesty, it's me." Li Mu said, "Your Majesty, please don't speak. I will help Your Majesty to cure your wounds." As he spoke, he pressed a palm on the wound on the Emperor's chest.
"Be careful." The Emperor reminded loudly.
Because behind Li Mu, several Men of Sacrifice of Xiao Xiao were quietly launching sneak attacks at him.
Li Mu smiled faintly.
When the dozen or so Men of Sacrifice were within ten meters of Li Mu, they suddenly burst into flames. Before they could even let out a scream, they were reduced to ashes in the air. They really vanished in a puff of smoke.
At the same time, the Immortal Poison in the Emperor's body was swept along his meridians by a scorching flame power. Finally, the Emperor's injury was stabilized and his life was no longer in danger.
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I will kill the traitor."
Li Mu turned around and looked at Xiao Xiao and his men.
Xiao Xiao had a bad feeling in his heart.
But when he thought of the trump card in his hand, a trace of ferocity and cruelty appeared on his face. If he succeeded in this battle, there was no way out.
He gnashed his teeth and said, "Mu Mu, I didn't expect you to be alive. That's great. Years ago, I invited a wolf into the house. Because of you, I lost His Majesty's favor and had to bow down to him. Everything I have today is thanks to you. I have to cut off your head with my own hands and send you to hell with this dog of a emperor."
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