There was no Star in the sky that night. The night was especially dark, and the wind howled.
The entire capital was shrouded in a haze. Many people felt a murderous aura.
A large army was rapidly approaching the imperial palace.
The sound of footsteps, horse hooves, and metal rubbing against metal shocked the people in the city and made them open their windows to look out.
Seeing the dense army, people immediately closed their windows. They were so scared that they stopped breathing.
For a moment, everyone in the capital of Great Zhou closed their doors and windows.
"The weather is changing. The weather of Great Zhou is changing …"
Some people hid in their houses and muttered to themselves. They were still in shock.
"They've made their move."
At the top of a tall building in the Treasure House, several house masters looked down at the capital in the night.
"Now, the people all know that an army is heading toward the imperial palace. However, there's no movement from the imperial guard camp."
"Someone must have tampered with the camp and set up a shielding array. The people inside can't sense the situation outside."
"I have to personally go to Sōgō Gakuin School and tell Jun Wu Xie about this. Otherwise, it'll be dangerous if we step into a killing trap."
The house master of the Sect of the Medicine Kings said as he flew off into the sky.
The house master of the Bingyun House shook his head. "If Jun Wu Xie knows about this, he'll definitely charge in even if it's a dragon's lair or a tiger's den."
The house masters of the Imperial Spirit Sect, Dafan Zen Sect, and Ancient Buddha Sect were silent.
…
There was a brief commotion in front of the imperial palace gates.
The imperial guards guarding the imperial palace saw the secret army coming here from afar.
"Quick, quickly report to His Majesty!" The guard commander had a serious expression. He ordered the deputy general beside him and then shouted, "Don't panic, don't panic! Guarding the imperial palace and protecting His Majesty is our duty and mission! No matter how strong the enemy is, as long as we're alive, we won't retreat! "
"We won't retreat!"
"We won't retreat!"
…
"Very good! Archers, get ready! "
"Heavy crossbows, hold the crossbows. Listen to my orders later and shoot the rebel leader!"
…
In the imperial study of the imperial palace.
"Your Majesty, it's bad. The four aristocratic families have led their troops into the city and are now in front of the imperial palace gates!"
The deputy general hurried in.
"What?"
The door to the imperial study was opened with a bang. Ji Liufeng's expression was grave as he looked at that deputy general and asked, "How many people did they bring?"
"Conservatively speaking, there should be more than 100,000!"
"Quickly go back and tell Lieutenant Yu that he must hold on no matter what. I will immediately send people to the Imperial Army camp and mobilize troops to encircle and suppress the rebel army!"
"Your Majesty, you and the Eighth Prince should leave the palace for the time being!"
"Nonsense! Even if I die, I will die here! Go quickly and pass on our orders to Domain Chief Yu! "
"Yes!"
The deputy general sighed and left in a hurry.
Tonight, the Four Great Clans had led an army of a hundred thousand to the Imperial Palace. This had alarmed the entire city, but the Imperial Guards' camp had not made the slightest move.
Will the Emperor really succeed in mobilizing the troops?
"Father!"
The Eighth Prince, Ji Beilan, heard the news and came over.
"Beilan, leave the Imperial Palace immediately and go to the Imperial Army's camp personally!" Ji Liufeng took out a commander's seal, placed it in his hand, and said, "You must be quick. Lieutenant Yu and the others won't be able to hold on for long!"
"Father, I have to go to Zongwang Mountain and ask for Brother-in-law's help. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to resolve this crisis! They must have someone backing them since they dared to make a move. The Imperial Army will definitely not be able to fight against them! "
Ji Liufeng smiled and stroked Ji Beilan's hair, saying, "Beilan, you should go to Zongwang Mountain. Pass the commander's seal to Commander Liu and tell him about the rebel army. After that, go to Zongwang Mountain, but don't tell Wuxie about this matter. "
"Why?"
Ji Beilan was at a loss.
"You also know that they have someone backing them. Have you forgotten about the Sacred Gate's true teachings a few days ago? Today's matter, attacking the Imperial Palace is probably not their real goal. Their real goal is to lure Wuxie here. Those people must have set up an inescapable net. Once Wuxie comes here, he will most likely die! "
"But …"
"No buts. Go to Zongwang Mountain and your safety will be guaranteed for the time being. As long as you and Wuxie are here, the Great Zhou Imperial Family will not perish!"
"No!"
"Be obedient." Ji Liufeng patted his shoulder and said, "You have also grown up. You should know how to make a choice and have the strength to face everything."
"Imperial Father!"
"Get lost!"
Ji Liufeng kicked Ji Beilan a few meters away.
"Imperial Father!"
Ji Beilan knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily three times. When he raised his head again, his face was already covered in tears.
He got up, gritted his teeth, and resolutely turned around.
Seeing Ji Beilan's figure disappear from sight, Ji Liufeng shouted in a deep voice, "Bring my battle armor!"
The entire Imperial Palace was already in a mess.
Ji Liufeng put on his battle armor and held his battle sword, standing proudly on the stairs of the Imperial Palace's main hall.
Behind him were thousands of fierce-looking Imperial Guards who were unafraid of death!
"Your Majesty!"
An old man quietly appeared.
"Have you sent the Empress out of the Imperial Palace?"
Ji Liufeng asked.
"Your Majesty, after Long Yi and Long Er knocked the Empress out, they have already sent her out through a secret passage. As long as she reaches the foot of Zongwang Mountain, she should be safe. "
Ji Liufeng nodded and no longer spoke.
…
In front of the Imperial Palace's main gate, flames soared to the sky.
A hundred thousand rebel soldiers arrived at the city gates, pushing large siege crossbows and stopping two thousand meters in front of the city gates.
The leaders of the Four Great Aristocratic Families and the Four Great Clans rode on their warhorses and looked at the Imperial Guards who were waiting in formation on the city walls.
"Murong Bo, Nangong Yi, are you rebelling by leading an army to the Imperial Palace?" Lieutenant Yu's voice was like a war drum, "You Four Great Aristocratic Families and the Four Great Clans have received the Emperor's favor, yet you actually did such a rebellious thing!"
"Lieutenant Yu, don't say such nonsense." Nangong Yi said loudly, "You should be very clear about the current situation. We have more than a hundred thousand soldiers behind us, while you only have a mere ten thousand people. You should open the gates and surrender as soon as possible, then follow us to the Imperial Palace's main hall. Let Ji Liufeng abdicate and help the Third Prince ascend the throne. At that time, you will also be a meritorious official and enjoy endless glory, splendor, wealth, and rank! "
"Hahaha! Shameless dog thieves, how dare you persuade me to surrender! " Lieutenant Yu was so angry that he laughed and said sternly, "Now, the Great Zhou Dynasty is at war with the Celestial Kingdom. The entire nation should work together to protect the Great Zhou Dynasty against foreign enemies! At this time, you actually rebelled against your superiors and disregarded the Great Zhou Dynasty's hundred thousand miles of territory and the Great Zhou Dynasty's one and a half billion people. Your crimes are unforgivable! "
"Humph! Refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. Stubbornly resisting will only lead to destruction! "Murong Bo sneered and raised his right hand, waving it forward," Attack! "
Boom! Boom! Boom boom!
One by one, the phalanxes raised their shields and advanced.
At the same time, a large number of siege crossbows were pushed out. Golden steel crossbows that were five meters long and as thick as an arm were aimed at the city walls and the tightly shut city gates.
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