"So it's Commander Lang. I'll go report to His Majesty now. Please wait for a moment, Commander Lang."
The guard leader cupped his fists and said politely. He didn't dare to act rashly in front of the famous Lang Kui.
"Thank you," Lang Kui also said politely.
Lang Kui said politely. The guard leader turned around and headed into the Imperial Dynasty to report.
"Greetings, King Lord Peng."
In the distance, there was a flash of golden light, and Peng Tianao appeared in front of the Imperial Court. The guards didn't dare to be slow and all cupped their fists in greeting.
Peng Tianao nodded slightly and looked at Lang Kui calmly. He saw that blood was still dripping from Lang Kui's severed arm. His face was frighteningly pale, but his back was still straight. Peng Tianao couldn't help but be moved and asked anxiously, "Why is your arm broken?"
"Greetings, King Lord Peng."
Lang Kui was dizzy and his mind was a bit blurry. He was only holding on with a tenacious will. He only greeted Peng Tianao after hearing his voice.
Peng Tianao's expression was solemn. He went up to stop the bleeding without saying anything. Lang Kui wanted to resist, but his body was so weak that he couldn't even stand properly. He didn't have the strength to resist. Suddenly, he felt a pain at the back of his head and fainted.
"Announcing the criminal, Lang Kui immediately … Uh, greetings, King Lord Peng."
The leader of the imperial guards who had gone to inform Peng Tianao rushed over and shouted before he even arrived. However, when he raised his head and saw that Lang Kui had already fainted in Peng Tianao's arms, he swallowed back the words he was about to say and hurriedly greeted Peng Tianao.
"Commander Lang is injured and unconscious. I'll bring him back to the Imperial Court for treatment. We'll talk after he wakes up."
Peng Tianao was expressionless. He supported Lang Kui and was about to leave.
The guard leader revealed a troubled expression and stammered, "This … The Royal Lord and the other Royal Lords are still waiting in the Imperial Court."
"Hmm!"
Peng Tianao narrowed his eyes and squeezed out a single syllable from his nose. He glanced coldly at the guard leader.
The guard leader's expression stiffened and his heart pounded. After all, Peng Tianao's identity wasn't ordinary. He didn't dare to offend him. He was in a dilemma and didn't know if he should stop him or not.
"Tell His Majesty the truth. I've brought him back to the Winged Folk Royal Court to heal him. I'll take responsibility for everything."
Peng Tianao coldly threw out these words, then turned around to leave with the unconscious Lang Kui in his arms.
"King Peng, I don't need to trouble you with Lang Kui's injuries. The Imperial Dynasty's doctors have prepared it."
At that moment, the Winged Clan Patriarch's seemingly gentle but actually cold voice came from the imperial court.
Peng Tianao's body stiffened and his feet came to a stop as he groaned inwardly.
How could he not discern the disappointment and anger in the Wing Clan's Ancestor's voice when she addressed him as King Peng? He knew that his little action of knocking Lang Kui out hadn't escaped her eyes at all.
However, this matter concerned Lang Kui's life and death, and his younger sister had run over to beg him, so he could only grit his teeth and pretend that he hadn't heard anything. With a flap of his wings, he transformed into a streak of golden light and was about to fly far away.
"Impudent!"
The Patriarch of the Winged Tribe bellowed, and a terrifying pressure filled the sky.
Peng Tianao felt the air around him suddenly become extremely viscous, as if he had fallen into a swamp. It made it difficult for him to move, and he was actually forced to the ground.
The Winged Clan's Ancestor had actually made a breakthrough during this period of time without anyone noticing and became a true pericelestial expert. This should have made Peng Tianao happy, but at that moment, he felt bitter. He couldn't complete what his younger sister had entrusted to him after all.
This also made him come to a sudden realization. It was no wonder that the Ancestor's personality had changed so much during this period of time. She had become so forceful and domineering. It seemed that becoming the Imperial Lord and advancing to pericelestial had made her arrogant, and she wouldn't allow anyone to disobey her.
"Ancestor …"
Peng Tianao tried to say something to make the Ancestor change her mind, but he was interrupted mercilessly by the Winged Clan's Ancestor before he could say anything. "There's no Ancestor here, only the Imperial Lord. Come in. Don't make me wait too long."
"Sigh!"
Peng Tianao looked apologetically at Peng Tianjie, who was hiding and watching this scene from afar. He sighed softly, turned around, and walked into the Imperial Court with Lang Kui in his arms.
As the Winged Clan's Ancestor had been talking telepathically, Peng Tianjie didn't hear their conversation. She didn't know what was wrong with her brother. He was about to succeed, so why did he suddenly change his mind?
In a moment of desperation, she couldn't care about anything else and flew quickly into the Imperial Court while shouting, "Brother, you … how can you go back on your words?"
"Go back!"
Before Peng Tianao could speak, the Winged Clan's Ancestor's cold voice rang in her ears. A formless wave of air wrapped around her, forcefully making her unable to take a step forward.
Only then did Peng Tianjie understand why her brother had suddenly changed his mind and turned back. It turned out that the Ancestor had already noticed their little tricks. She sighed softly and bowed down, calling out pitifully, "Ancestor!"
"This isn't something you should be involved in. Go back. Don't force me to destroy the General's Residence," the Winged Clan's Ancestor said calmly.
There was no sadness or joy in his tone, but it was so cold that it made one's heart palpitate.
Peng Tianjie was about to cry, and her heart was extremely cold. She didn't know why the Ancestor, who had always loved her, would become so cold and heartless.
Lang Kui was important, but the general's residence was even more important. For everyone's safety, she had to turn around and leave dejectedly.
In the Imperial Court's conference hall, the Winged Clan's Ancestor sat high above, looking down at everyone like a high and mighty king. His expression was as calm as ever, and his turbid eyes were so deep that no one could tell what he was feeling.
Peng Tianao carried the unconscious Lang Kui and walked in with heavy footsteps. He glanced around and realized that other than Qing Que 'er and Jin Gang, all the Lord Lords of the six Imperial Court were present.
Was the Nine-tailed Sparrow Clan also excluded?
Peng Tianao's heart was filled with bitterness. It seemed like the Ancestor's dissatisfaction with him and Qing Que 'er had reached its limit.
"Greetings, Emperor!"
Peng Tianao forcefully pulled himself together and greeted the Winged Clan's Ancestor according to the rules. However, the Ancestor, who had always been kind, seemed so unfamiliar to him at that moment.
"Mm!"
The Emperor was full of airs. He only squeezed out a single syllable from his nose, and two Imperial Court guards went up to take Lang Kui.
Whoosh!
A basin of cold water was poured on Lang Kui, drenching him and waking him up from his coma.
"Lang Kui knows he has sinned, so I'm here to ask for forgiveness!"
Lang Kui woke up and struggled out of the support of the two Imperial Court guards. He stood up shakily and knelt on one knee with a pale face.
"Hmph! What crime have you committed? "
The Emperor snorted softly. His voice was so cold that it chilled one's heart.
"You mobilized troops without the Imperial Court's permission, disobeyed orders, and killed the Imperial Court's envoy in front of everyone."
Since Lang Kui had already made his decision, he did not hide it and said frankly.
"Don't avoid the important and dwell on the trivial. You're just a little wolf rider commander. How dare you? Tell me, who ordered you to rebel?"
Bai Chuanxin could not hold it in any longer and asked aggressively.
Idiot!
You Ye cursed in his heart. He only needed to wait and see at this time. Why did he jump out so impatiently?
The other Lord Lords had different thoughts, but they were happy to see Bai Chuanxin stand out. After all, while Ding Ning was dead, the remaining forces of the general's residence still made them wary.
"Rebel?"
Lang Kui looked at Bai Chuanxin in shock. "What do you mean, Lord Bai?"
"What do I mean? Don't play dumb with me. You mobilized troops without orders, disobeyed orders, and instigated the soldiers to kill the Imperial Court's envoy in front of everyone. If this isn't rebellion, what is? "
Bai Chuanxin said righteously. However, he was secretly pleased. Rebellion was a taboo for those in power. As long as Lang Kui's crime was proven, the Emperor would have to kill him even if he did not want to.
As long as Lang Kui died, the general's residence would definitely take revenge for him. At that time, there would be a direct conflict with the Emperor, and they would be able to reap the benefits.
"If you want to pin a crime on someone, you can always find a pretext. If I really wanted to rebel, why would I wait until now?"
Lang Kui glanced at him in disdain and said calmly.
"That's right. If Commander Lang really wanted to rebel, the troops in the Ministry of War would all be in his hands. The Thousand Demon Territory would be in chaos now. Lord Bai, can you bring your brain with you when you go out?"
Niu Yue was a veteran, and he looked down on a clown like Bai Chuanxin from the bottom of his heart. He mocked in a low, muffled voice.
Everyone laughed out loud when they heard this. This caused Bai Chuanxin's face to turn red. He pointed at Niu Yue and scolded, "Old man, who are you calling brainless?"
"Who knows?"
Niu Yue wasn't angry and just winked.
"Old man, you're asking for death."
Bai Chuanxin was furious and wanted to charge forward to fight Niu Yue. However, he was held back by You Ye.
You Ye was speechless. This brother-in-law of his was so angry that his liver hurt. He was as stupid as he could be. Niu Yue was obviously trying to muddy the waters, yet he was still able to fall for it. He couldn't wait for a fight to break out. Besides, could you at least have some self-awareness? You clearly knew that you weren't Niu Yue's opponent, yet you still went to seek your own humiliation?
"Enough!"
The Emperor frowned and shouted coldly.
Only then did Bai Chuanxin stop. He glared fiercely at Niu Yue, who had an indifferent expression on his face. Just you wait.
Niu Yue raised his eyebrows and the corner of his mouth curled into a disdainful smile. Come bite me if you have the guts.
Bai Chuanxin was so angry that his chest heaved up and down. He even forgot to continue to accuse Lang Kuian. It was You Ye who kicked him without batting an eyelid. Only then did he react. It was more important to get down to business.
He pointed at Lang Kuian and said angrily, "Speak! Who ordered you to do this?"
Kong Xuan was as still as a mountain. He closed his eyes and rested, as if none of this had anything to do with him.
Peng Tianao's expression was anxious. He wanted to defend Lang Kuian, but he felt the Ancestor's bone-chilling gaze staring at him, causing him to shiver. He knew that this was the Ancestor's warning. Moreover, Qing Que 'er wasn't here, so he couldn't do anything alone. It would be useless even if he said anything, so he simply shut his mouth and watched coldly from the side.
As for Niu Yue, he obviously had other motives. Peng Tianao couldn't count on him at all.
"No one ordered me to do this. I was only anxious to capture the murderer and avenge the commander, so I mobilized the troops without permission."
Lang Kuian spoke in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing.
However, his heart gradually sank. It seemed like these people were planning to use him as a breakthrough point. Their goal was to harm the commander's residence.
However, he didn't know if this was Bai Chuanxin's personal intention or the Emperor's? If the Emperor also had this intention, then the commander's residence would be in danger.
"Hmph, what a joke. Is it worth mobilizing eight million soldiers just to capture a mere murderer?"
Bai Chuanxin asked aggressively. It seemed like he wouldn't rest until Lang Kuian's crime of rebellion was confirmed.
"A mere murderer? Could it be that Lord Bai is confident that you are more powerful than the murderer and have the ability to assassinate the commander? "
Lang Kuian stared at Bai Chuanxin with bright eyes as he asked in a mocking tone.
Bai Chuanxin was instantly stunned. Not to mention that he didn't have the ability, he didn't even have the courage to do so. He only dared to jump around now because the commander was already dead. Of course, he definitely wouldn't admit it.
Seeing everyone looking at him with a smile that wasn't a smile, he instantly flew into a rage out of humiliation. "Don't try to change the topic. I'm asking you, who ordered you to mobilize the troops without permission? Who even dared to disobey orders and kill the imperial court's envoy?"
"No one ordered me to do this. All of this was done by me, Lang Kui. If you want to kill me, do as you please."
Lang Kui stiffened his neck and said without fear of death.
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