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Chapter 317 A Person who Regularly Walks by the River Cannot Avoid Getting Their Shoes Wet

The instant Ye Zhixing leaped out the window, Si Wuya realized what was wrong. There had been a problem from the moment he left the secluded hut! In the end, he looked at the person and said, "Luring the tiger away from its mountain?"

"Si Wuya?" The person turned around slowly. There was a black eyepatch covering his left eye. Si Wuya wondered if he was truly blind. He had a thick beard and a weathered face. There was a saber at his waist, and his posture was straight. The one-eyed man said in a clean and crisp voice, "Hello."

Si Wuya looked to the left and right. There were slightly more than ten individuals in ordinary clothes hiding around him. He replied, "I don't believe that we've met."

"That's alright. I'll make sure that you remember me…" Han Yuyuan clapped his hands before more than ten people charged over.

Si Wuya did not resist. He allowed himself to be bound. He said with a faint smile on his face, "Aren't you going to kill me?"

"There's no need to rush. Take him away." Han Yuyuan and two of his subordinates boarded a carriage after exiting the pavilion. The horse carriage sped toward Rubei City.

An hour later, the carriage halted.

"This way." Han Yuyuan made an inviting gesture.

Si Wuya leaped off the carriage. He surveyed his surroundings and said, "The Obedient Summer Villa? You're from the Imperial family."

Han Yuyuan did not deny it. He waved his hand. Two of his subordinates brought Si Wuya to the second floor of one of the side courts.

Han Yuyuan smiled and said, "The environment here is much better than that pavilion you were in. The view is nice as well."

Si Wuya made himself at home. He walked up to the large arched window and calmly took a seat. Although his hands were bound, it did not impede his movements.

"My surname's Han. My name is Han Yuyuan."

"One of the Eight Great Generals of the Imperial guards, Han Yuyuan… General Han with the ten great deputies?" Si Wuya recited the information he had on Han Yuyan.

"As expected of the Darknet's Master. You know so much about me. However…" Han Yuyuan suddenly changed the topic. "Do you know I have a hopeless little brother, Sect Master Si?"

"Little brother?"

Si Wuya frowned slightly. Wave after wave of information appeared in his mind. "Han Yufang?"

Han Yuyuan nodded slightly, an ambiguous expression could be seen on his face.

Realization dawned on Si Wuya before he said, "As expected, he's your younger brother. Are you going to avenge him?" It seemed like he had long suspected the connection between Han Yuyuan and Han Yufang. However, he did not think Han Yuyuan would avenge his younger brother just because of their blood relation.

"Perhaps, but it'd be only an excuse," Han Yuyuan replied.

Si Wuya nodded. "The person who impersonated Jiang Aijian is one of your men?" "That's right."

"Did you deliberately leak the information to lure me out?"

"Smart," Han Yuyuan said with a smile, "Smart people like you often believe that they're infallible. You like to use the weaknesses of others against them. Hence, I decided to give you a taste of your own medicine."

"Looks like I've underestimated the Imperial guard," Si Wuya calmly said. "A person who regularly walks by the river can't avoid getting their shoes wet… To tell you the truth, I've made more than ten attempts against you, Sect Master Si, and this is the only time that I've succeeded. There's no need to go over the failed attempts. The number of failures isn't important. One instance of success is all I need," Han Yuyuan said.

"Indeed, I have been careless in regard to the information about Jiang Aijian," Si Wuya said.

Han Yuyuan continued to say, "Whatever His Highness, the Second Prince, wants to do, as officials, we can only play along. Does he think that I'm unaware of the moles he planted around me? However, if you didn't take an interest in Jiang Aijian, Sect Master Si, I would never have the opportunity to find you." Si Wuya asked with a smile on his face, "Who's trying to get rid of me?"

Han Yuyuan shook his head. He spoke as though he was chatting with a friend. "After you die, I'll have someone burn the answer on a paper for you."

"Why aren't you getting it over with then?" Si Wuya asked.

"Why, of course it's so that you can enjoy the show, Sect Master Si," "The show?"

"You're from the Evil Sky Pavilion… What do you think of this villa? How's the scenery here? In a place as beautiful as this… It's such a shame not to shed blood here." Han Yuyuan took a seat across Si Wuya.

His subordinates were in the vicinity. Although they had been following the general for a long time now, they still shuddered in fear when they heard those words.

Han Yuyan continued to say, "I had someone impersonate Jiang Aijian and sent a letter to the Evil Sky Pavilion… I hope that your master will come and watch the show as well."

"Hm?" Si Wuya said honestly, "Even my Eldest Senior Brother isn't bold enough to provoke the Evil Sky Pavilion. You're digging your own grave."

Han Yuyuan laughed confidently. "Like I said, smart people think that they're infallible, and it's true… Oh well, you won't get to live much longer anyway."

Si Wuya laughed as well. "Are you certain that you're going to succeed this time?"

Han Yuyuan spread his arms and said, "You've lost your cultivation base. My ten deputies will be guarding you here. Any sudden move, and your head will fall to the ground. Do I need to elaborate on such a clear outcome?"

"I'm impressed," Si Wuya said.

"Wine."

Two of his subordinates brought some good wine.

Han Yuyuan filled a cup with wine. His movements were neither rushed nor slow.

The others thought Han Yuyuan planned to have a chat with Si Wuya over wine when Han Yuyuan suddenly raised the cup and flicked it forward.

Splash!

The wine splattered on Si Wuya's face.

Han Yuyuan said to his subordinates, "This is the Darknet's master whose information network is spread across the lands. This is the Evil Sky Pavilion's seventh disciple."

'Aren't you very capable? Aren't you certain I won't succeed? Fight back if you can…'

"General, why don't we give him a thorough beating? I can't help but feel annoyed by his face," one of Han Yuyuan's subordinates said from the side.

Han Yuyuan waved his hand. "I'm under orders that not one of his hair shall be touched, and so it shall be… However, no one said I can splash wine on him."

Si Wuya smiled and said, "If this is all you've got, I'm afraid that you'll be disappointed." He had gleaned some information off of Han Yuyuan's words. It seemed like Han Yuyuan was following someone's orders.

The Imperial guards had always been under the Emperor's command. Was someone acting behind the Emperor's back? Perhaps, someone had colluded with Han Yuyuan and dragged him into this?

Han Yuyuan said, "Of course this isn't all. You'll have to watch a show you'll never forget before you die…"

Meanwhile.

An old man and a young girl appeared in Rubei City.

"Master, why didn't we directly go to the enclosure?" Little Yuan'er asked.

"There's no need for that," Lu Zhou replied. Zhao Yue and Mingshi Yin would not be going to the enclosure anyway. No matter how dumb the Second Prince was, he would not make a move there. "Where are we going then?" "We'll look for a place to stay for now," Lu Zhou replied. "I'm good at that!"

"Yuan'er…" Lu Zhou called out just as Little Yuan'er was about to dash away.

"What's the matter, master?"

"Don't go too far… The hearts of men are sinister," Lu Zhou said.

"Mhm." Little Yuan'er nodded. She was touched that her master was worried about her.

It did not take long before they found an inn to lodge in.

When night fell, Lu Zhou was looking at the remaining cooldown time for the item cards. There were slightly more than five days left. It seemed like he would have to rely on Leng Luo, Mingshi Yin, and Jiang Aijian this time around. If there was a need, he would unleash his grand technique and flee on Whitzard's back.

'Wait, that's not right.' He was having silly thoughts again. He was the greatest villain under the heavens. He had the techniques from the extraordinary power and his disciple to protect him. Why would he need to run away?

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Chapter 318 Seeing Through Jiang Aijian's Plan

Lu Zhou stayed in the inn in Rubei City. While the sun had not completely set, he said to Little Yuan'er, "Send a letter to Jiang Aijian. Tell him to meet me here."

"Will he come, master?"

"Go to a nearby information station and have a mortal send the letter," Lu Zhou replied.

"Huh?" Little Yuan'er found this strange. Surely, a messenger bird would have been quicker. Why would they choose to use the methods of the mortals?

"Go."

"Oh." Little Yuan'er left the inn.

Lu Zhou stroked his beard and walked up to the window. He looked at Rubei City.

Rubei and Runan were originally the same city. There was not much of a distance between them. Knowing Jiang Aijian, he would not stay in the Divine Capital all the time.

Little Yuan'er returned to the inn after running her errand. She said, "Master, it's done."

"Mhm… You can go and rest now."

The stars shone brightly in the sky, but Lu Zhou did not sleep. Instead, he spent the entire night meditating on the Heavenly Writing scroll.

Early the next morning.

Thump! Thump! Thump! Someone was knocking on Lu Zhou's door.

"Old senior… It's me…"

Lu Zhou opened his eyes and said, "Come in."

Creak!

Jiang Aijian opened the door and hopped in like a monkey. Then, he poked his head outside, looking up and down the hallway. When he was certain no one was around, he carefully closed the door. He leaned on the door and patted his chest. He heaved a long sigh before he said, "That scared the hell out of me… Thank goodness no one's following me. I'm a f*cking genius!" "Jiang Aijian!" Lu Zhou raised his voice slightly. "Old… old senior." Jiang Aijian immediately bowed before he scurried over to the table. He chuckled before he said, "Stay your anger…" "Tell me, what is the meaning of all this?"

"What else? The Second Prince wants to move against the Fourth Prince. This is all a setup. It has nothing to do with the Evil Sky Pavilion, and Zhao Yue's very safe," Jiang Aijian said with a smile.

"Hm?" Lu Zhou frowned slightly. "As expected."

"As expected?" Jiang Aijian looked at Lu Zhou, puzzled and unsure of himself. He wondered what Lu Zhou's words meant.

Lu Zhou said, "Someone impersonated you and sent a message to the Evil Sky Pavilion…"

"Huh?" Jiang Aijian shuddered. He scratched his head. "So that's what happened. I was wondering why you suddenly used the mortal's mail service, old senior. It's true that the dumbest way is the safest way… Uh, no, no, that's not what I meant. What I'm trying to say is, you suspect that someone knows about my existence, old senior?"

Lu Zhou merely glanced at Jiang Aijian before he rose to his feet and walked to the window.

The sun was rising from the east.

"Could it be your seventh disciple, Si Wuya?" Jiang Aijian continued to speculate. "He found out about me long ago… He even killed many of my informants. I've yet to get even with him, how dare he lure you here. Is he trying to kill his own master? The audacity!"

Lu Zhou remained silent. He did not rule out that possibility. However, if Si Wuya was on Yu Zhenghai's side, they would never help the Imperial family to work against the Evil Sky Pavilion. It did not make sense. They had no motives and reason to do such a thing. Hence, it was highly improbable for the culprit to be Si Wuya.

"Are you certain that your people can be trusted?" Lu Zhou looked at Jiang Aijian.

Jiang Aijian was stunned. Usually, they would never suspect anyone they employed and would not employ anyone they suspected. However, nobody could be absolutely sure that their agents were completely loyal.

Jiang Aijian regarded Lu Zhou with a curious expression before he said, "If it isn't Si Wuya, it must've been someone else. Heh… Who's the brave fool who dares to impersonate me. However, since you've seen through that, old senior, what are you doing here in Rubei?" Without waiting for Lu Zhou's reply, he guessed. "Trying to kill Mo Li?"

Lu Zhou stroked his beard as he looked at the scenery outside the window. "Someone else will kill Mo Li."

"Wow. Shall we go and witness it, old senior?" Jiang Aijian said with a grin. "Hm?"

"The Empress Dowager is resting in the Obedient Villa. The Second Prince and the Fourth Prince have already departed for the enclosure… I'm betting that the Second Prince will win. How about you, old senior?" Jiang Aijian said.

Lu Zhou stared at him. His expression did not change. He merely fixed his eyes on Jiang Aijian.

Jiang Aijian was unnerved by this silent stare. He hastily waved his hands and said, "It was a joke, a joke…"

At the end of the day, Jiang Aijian was their brother. Was he truly alright making a bet about them?

"Are you going to take me there?" Lu Zhou did not expect this. His original plan was to stay put in the inn. He planned to wait for Leng Luo's report. After all, Leng Luo was an Eight-leaf elite. If Leng Luo were to go on a rampage, not many people would be able to stop him.

"I heard that there's a Formation under Rubei City… However, I can sneak in and out of it. I've studied Mo Li's tricks thoroughly," Jiang Aijian said, "Don't worry, old senior… There are many secret passages connected to the villa. Not even Liu Huan knows about them. At that place, so long as I want to escape, I can do so at any time. Oh, wait… With your cultivation base, old senior, there's no need to run." Lu Zhou remained unmoved. He recalled Qin Jun's words. Someone had set fire to Jing He Palace. Clearly, Jiang Aijian had done many things to oppose Mo Li. In that case, everything made sense now.

Lu Zhou had been suspicious before this. Since Jiang Aijian had left the palace, why was he still interested in the palace's affair? It seemed like Jiang Aijian intended to avenge the 1,000 lives that were lost.

Lu Zhou regarded Jiang Aijian carefully. This fellow always had a smile on his face. Who knew he had such a dark past? As the saying went, 'Hit a man but not his face'. He would not bring the incident in Jing He Palace up. In the end, he said apathetically, "Lead the way."

In the afternoon. At the entrance to Rubei City.

Two troops of soldiers entered the city majestically.

The civilians parted and made way for them.

Liu Huan, the Second Prince, sat on horseback and said with a smile, "Fourth brother, I think I've spent too much time in the palace. I'm no match for a seasoned veteran like you."

"You're exaggerating, brother. Those are just ordinary skills… All I did was kill some beasts," Liu Bing, the Fourth Prince, replied with a smile.

In other words, the real battlefield was much more vicious than wild beasts.

Liu Huan nodded. "You're right, fourth brother… It's just for fun anyway. Grandmother wishes to rest in the villa for a few days. This is the only way for us brothers to have some fun."

"Yes, let's not speak about trivial matters… Brother, I heard you prepared something from grandmother?"

"There's no need to rush, fourth brother. You'll see when we get to the villa."

"Alright!"

The two brothers spurred their steeds to the Obedient Summer Villa.

The second floor of the Obedient Summer Villa.

"Sect Master Si, did you have a good rest last night?" Han Yuyuan walked over and sat down with an indifferent expression on his face.

Si Wuya looked out at the peaceful villa through the window and said, "It wasn't a bad night… I'm just curious when this show of yours will begin?" "Are you feeling anxious?" Han Yuyuan said jokingly.

"Maybe I am…" Si Wuya turned around and raised his hands toward Han Yuyuan. "General Han, with your magnanimity, I'm sure you can, at least, untie me, right?"

When the subordinates at the side heard this, one of them cursed, "Refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit! General… let's not waste words with this one. We should end his miserable life with a saber right now!"

Han Yuyuan glared at him. "Mind your manners!" After he said that, a smile bloomed on his face, replacing the darkened expression on his face. He waved his hand and said, "Untie him."

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Chapter 319 Beat Them at Their Own Game

"General!"

Smack!

Han Yuyuan suddenly turned around and slapped his subordinate.

The subordinate reeled back from the slap, and his face swelled immediately. After spinning two circles, he felt dizzy and fell to the ground.

"Get lost," Han Yuyuan barked.

"I'm sorry for speaking out of turn! I'll take my leave now!"

Han Yuyuan no longer bothered with that subordinate. Instead, he smiled as he looked at Si Wuya and said, "That's just the way he is. He has a fiery temper and draws a clear line between those that he loves and hates. However, he's extremely loyal and is one of my most capable subordinates. We shouldn't judge a book by its cover. He may seem rash and impatient, but he's thorough with his work. He never dallies." He raised a hand, and a huge energy blade emerged. It slashed the rope that bound Si Wuya's hands, and the rope fell immediately. Si Wuya stretched his arms. He heaved a long sigh and said, "I'm impressed by the way you handle your subordinates, General Han. I'd like to know who is it that wants me captured. Can you tell me?"

"It's meaningless to learn about those things… What I can guarantee you is that nobody will touch you before your death," said Han Yuyuan.

"You're not telling me?"

Han Yuyuan cupped his fists to the left and said, "It's what was asked of me."

"Interesting." Si Wuya smiled.

Han Yuyuan sighed and said, "You killed my hopeless little brother. Usually, I would've cut you in half and sent you on your way immediately. However, the bigger picture is much more important than my personal grudges."

"Han Yufang was the leader of the Five Mice. The rebellion at Upper Prime City was also their doing. You're one of the Eight Great Generals of the Imperial guards, you should've disregarded your personal ties and carried out your duties," Si Wuya said. If this was a contest of words, he did not fear Han Yuyuan. At the end of the day, Han Yuyuan was a martial person.

Han Yuyuan smiled and said, "Since I'm paid by the Imperial court, it's only natural that I serve it. Those are two separate matters. If I were the one who captured Han Yufang, I would, naturally, execute him."

Si Wuya nodded and said, "I'm curious… With Han Yufang's ability, how did he roam the Divine Capital unhindered? In the beginning, I thought he was exceptionally skilled. However, now, I don't think it was that simple."

Smack!

Han Yuyuan shattered the table before him with a strike of his hand. He said, "Sect Master Si, don't think I won't lay my hands on you just because someone is protecting you… There's a limit to my patience."

As soon as Han Yuyuan finished speaking, a subordinate approached him and whispered into his ear. The embers of fury were cleanly swept away, and a smile bloomed on his face.

"Sect Master Si, the show has begun." Han Yuyuan pointed at the Obedient Summer Villa. Across the river stood the entrance to the villa. Everything could be seen from the pavilion's window. This was a good vantage point, indeed.

Clip! Clop!

At the end of the villa, a large troop made its way in. The troop was led by a huge carriage covered in red floral draperies that fluttered in the wind. There were several palace girls walking next to the carriage as well.

The person who walked ahead of the carriage was the elite by the Empress Dowager's side, Li Yunzhao. He looked straight ahead with killing intent in his eyes. The entire group proceeded slowly.

This was the Empress Dowager's carriage.

"Halt." Li Yunzhao's sharp voice resounded in the entire villa. He launched himself up into the air and surveyed the surroundings before he slowly landed next to the carriage. Then, he softly said, "Empress Dowager, Princess, we've arrived."

At this very moment, two troops of soldiers emerged from the other side of the villa. Li Yunzhao did not seem to be bothered. He knew who they were.

The two troops stopped before the carriage.

"Grandmother!" "Grandmother!"

At this moment, a graceful and noble-looking old woman appeared in everyone's sight. She rose to her feet after the curtains were parted and stepped out of the carriage. She looked slightly pale, but no trace of exhaustion could be seen in her eyes.

Zhao Yue hastily left the carriage and supported her. "Granny."

The Empress Dowager turned and placed a hand on Zhao Yue's hands as she said, "My sweet grandchild."

Zhao Yue was dressed in palace clothing as well. If one was unaware, it would be difficult to imagine she was the fifth villain from the Evil Sky Pavilion.

Inside the pavilion, Si Wuya was slightly taken aback when he saw Zhao Yue. Although he knew Zhao Yue was Princess Yun Zhao's orphan, he still could not help but feel shocked when he finally saw her.

Han Yuyuan smiled and said, "Zhao Yue, the fifth disciple of the Evil Sky Pavilion and Princess Yun Zhao's orphan. The Empress Dowager has already instructed His Majesty to crown her as Princess Zhao Yue. What a shame, a few days as a princess is all she will have."

"She's the one you want to kill?" Si Wuya asked, puzzled.

"She's not the only one… There's you as well." Han Yuyuan looked at Si Wuya and smiled. He liked the feeling of having the power to decide the fate of people who thought they were smart. He felt more pleased than when he was lopping the heads of his enemies on the battlefield.

The Empress Dowager glanced at the Second and Fourth Prince before she gently said, "You may rise. This isn't the palace."

"Grandmother, I knew you were coming to the villa to recuperate so we went to hunt some game for you. We've also employed the best cook in Rubei City," Liu Bing said.

Liu Huan, naturally, would not let Liu Bing steal the limelight. He said immediately, "I've also prepared some entertainment for you, grandmother. It might be boring in the palace, but here in Rubei, I can prepare any songs that you like to hear, grandmother!"

When Li Yunzhao heard this, he bowed and said, "Your Highnesses, I'd like to make sure the Empress Dowager is safe… It's better to refrain from inviting unknown personnel into the villa."

"Eunuch Li, it's only natural that the people I bring can be trusted," Liu Huan, the Second Prince, said.

Li Yunzhao frowned. 'You trust them, but I don't.'

The Empress Dowager waved her hand and said, "I finally have the chance to come out and have a breath of fresh air. Stop bickering at once."

"Understood."

The others bowed.

Zhao Yue supported the Empress Dowager as she alighted from the carriage and entered the villa.

The entire villa was surrounded and tightly guarded. No one was allowed to enter.

Li Yunzhao observed the surroundings for a moment before entering the villa.

Meanwhile, several carriages slowly proceeded toward a spot near the villa.

Inside one of the carriages, Lu Zhou and Little Yuan'er were looking at Jiang Aijian who was dressed in exotic clothes.

Jiang Aijian said awkwardly, "Don't give me that look… I'm going on stage for a performance later…"

"For your grandmother?" If Lu Zhou could not even see through this, he would have spent his thousand years of living in vain. "Just presenting the Buddha with borrowed flowers…" Jiang Aijian scratched his head awkwardly. It had been a long time since he had seen his grandmother. He might hold a grudge against everyone, but those people did not include his grandmother.

"I've underestimated you," Lu Zhou said as he stroked his beard.

"This is nothing… I'm a far cry compared to your seventh disciple… You might not know this, but when he wanted to wipe out the Clarity Sect, he planted more than 200 moles in their ranks. I'm truly impressed…" Jiang Aijian said.

"So, how many of your men did you plant around Liu Huan?" Lu Zhou asked.

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Chapter 320 Playing Along

Jiang Aijian said sheepishly, "A few."

Lu Zhou kept his eyes trained on Jiang Aijian.

Jiang Aijian said helplessly, "Liu Huan is extremely cunning. I've planted some of my men around him before, but they were turned… It's likely that they'd been controlled by Mo Li. In any case, there aren't many of them whom I can trust."

With this explanation, Lu Zhou finally understood how those people were able to forge a letter. He said, "You should personally write the letters to Evil Sky Pavilion from now on."

"That's not a problem," Jiang Aijian replied. After all, any hole that had been discovered would have to be patched up.

Creak! Creak! Creak!

The carriage entered the Obedient Summer Villa.

Little Yuan'er poked her head out of the carriage to have a look. Then, she looked inside and said, "We're not the only ones.'

Jiang Aijian said, "That's normal… The Second Prince knows what the Empress Dowager likes so he employed several troupes."

Lu Zhou did not look out the window. At this moment, a few soldiers walked up to their carriage.

Jiang Aijian said in a low voice, "They'll be verifying our identities. Let me do the talking."

Lu Zhou was not worried about that at all. He was wondering what the next course of action he should take if Leng Luo failed his mission. Perhaps, he would really have to unleash a grand technique and flee on Whitzard's back. If that were to happen, it would certainly be an

noment for the great villain. In the end, Lu Zhou stroked his beard and asked, "Do you have an escape plan?"

Jiang Aijian said with a smile, "Naturally. A crafty rabbit has three burrows after all. However, I don't think that you'll need them, old senior."

Lu Zhou did not press him with more questions.

At this moment, voices could be heard from outside…

"My lord… I'm invited by His Highness, the Second Prince, himself. There's no need for such formalities. My surname is Ri, you can just call me Troupe Leader Ri. I've been preparing my troupe for a long time for this. We will do our best."

"Thank you, my lord. Watch your steps."

After the identities of the travelers on the first carriage were verified, they were granted entry into the villa.

Little Yuan'er covered her mouth and giggled as she said, "Master… That person's strange."

Lu Zhou was not as curious as Little Yuan'er nor did he look outside. However, he had also heard the weird accent of the man who had just spoken. There were all kinds of strange things in the great wide world.

It was soon Lu Zhou's carriage's turn to be inspected.

When the soldiers came to check their identities, Jiang Aijian leaped out and said, "My lord… I'm part of the family. Here's the Second Prince's Paiza."

The soldiers did not give him a hard time, and the carriage was granted entry into the villas as well.

Jiang Aijian returned to the carriage and said, "I say, that Ri fellow sure knows how to work his way around here. That's just how it is in society, that's how you survive."

Little Yuan'er rolled her eyes at him and said, "Humph! You and that Ri fellow are the same. You're not good people!"

"I never said that I was!"

Creak! Creak!

The carriage came to a halt and three of them leaped down from the carriage. The others alighted from the carriage as well. They were in a private little courtyard. Every troupe was separated. The environment was nice, albeit slightly confined. Large numbers of soldiers stood guard outside the courtyards. There were many cultivators as well.

The officer who let them pass spoke to Jiang Aijian, "Prepare yourselves. I'll notify you when the act before yours is done."

"Don't worry, my lord!" Jiang Aijian guaranteed as he thumped his chest.

The others began preparing the props needed for the performance.

After the officers left, Jiang Aijian walked up to Lu Zhou and said, "Old senior, all you have to do is to play along later during the performance… I'm guessing that Mo Li won't show herself. We'll move along the secret passage later." "Play along?"

"It's a joke. You can just be a member of the audience," Jiang Aijian said.

'That's more like it. How can you expect me to hop around like the youngsters when I'm this

old?'

Meanwhile, The Empress Dowager rested in a side courtyard.

The Second Prince, Liu Huan, waited for her outside. He said, "Grandmother, the preparations are done. They're all troupes that you liked in the past."

"That's nice."

Zhao Yue glanced at Liu Huan. Then, she helped the Empress Dowager to her feet and said, "Granny, you like listening to songs even before this?"

The Empress Dowager displayed a gentle smile and said, "The palace is deserted and boring. This is the only pastime I have. Zhao Yue, why don't you remain in the palace and keep me company?" Zhao Yue replied, "Granny, you have many grandchildren… I'm sure there are better candidates."

"They're ungrateful brats… The one I like the most is your third brother. Alas, he died young!" the Empress Dowager said with a sigh.

"Third brother?"

"Let's not talk about that. Come, listen to some songs with me." The Empress took a few steps before slowing down. "Little Yun."

Li Yunzhao walked over immediately.

The Empress Dowager said, "Look after things." "Understood."

After that, they made their way to the Obedient Manor.

The stage and props were already set up at the center of the wide space. The musicians were respectfully waiting on the stage.

The Empress Dowager entered the manor. With Li Yunzhao escorting her, she sat in the seat of honor. The seat had the best view of the stage. There were seats next to her seat as well. She said, "We're all family. Sit wherever you like."

Although she told them to sit wherever they liked, nobody actually did so. The Second and Fourth Prince entered the manor.

The Empress Dowager pulled Zhao Yue to sit on the seat next to her.

Then, the musicians bowed and began playing their piece.

To those who knew nothing about music, this was truly a bore. For example, the Second and Fourth Prince would often find their minds wandering as they listened to the songs. The music merely entered one ear and exited from the other.

After a long while, the Empress Dowager exclaimed in delight, "Bravo!"

The others applauded as well, following her

cue.

"Since grandmother says it's good, it must be really good. They'll be greatly rewarded!" Liu Huan waved his hand as he looked at the Fourth Prince, Liu Bing. "What do you say, fourth brother?"

"Of course," Liu Bing replied.

The next two performances paled in comparison to the opening act. The Empress Dowager did not find them interesting.

The Second and Fourth Prince shook their heads when they saw this.

When it was time for the third troupe to perform, Zhao Yue's eyes suddenly brightened when she saw a man dressed in peculiar clothes and a tall hat with a fake mustache pasted to his face stepped onto the stage. She rendered speechless by this sight. 'Fourth Senior Brother? What's he doing here?'

There was no need to describe how badly the play went.

Halfway through, the Second Prince, Liu Huan, hit the table and said, "This is a complete mess! Men!"

The Empress Dowager was perplexed by the performance as well. It seemed to be a jumble of magic tricks and acrobatics. It was meaningless.

"Take them away!" Liu Huan said.

At this moment, Zhao Yue hastily said, "I think it was a good performance." "Hm?" Liu Huan looked at Zhao Yue.

The Empress Dowager nodded slightly. "If Zhao Yue says that it's good, it means that it's good… I like it."

The man in the peculiar clothes bowed at the Empress Dowager. "Thank you, Empress Dowager!"

"Bravo!" the Empress Dowager said tonelessly.

Feeling helpless, Liu Huan could only wave his hand. "Reward them."

Thud! Thud! Thud!

The sound of footsteps resounded in the air. More people made their way into Obedient Villa. This was not a public place. Why were there so many visitors? The Empress Dowager said, "Little Li."

Li Yunzhao hastily lowered his body and moved his ear closer to the Empress Dowager.

"What's all the commotion about?"

Li Yunzhao nodded and said, "I'll take a look." He pushed away from the ground and launched himself into the air. From above, he surveyed the entire villa.

'Hm?' He saw that the entire villa was now surrounded. Li Yunzhao landed and fell to one knee as he said, "Empress Dowager, I'm afraid we'll have to ask His Highnesses about this."

The Empress Dowager looked at Liu Huan and Liu Bing

Liu Huan waved his arms before cupping his fists and said, "Grandmother, songs and acrobatics are minor performances. I've prepared something big for you." "Something big?"

Liu Bing chuckled and said, "So soon, brother?"

"Naturally." Liu Huan clapped his hands.

A poised and charming woman in lavish makeup entered the Obedient Villa while she was escorted by several other women.

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Chapter 321 A Great Show

Although the Empress Dowager was old, she still remembered the woman.

"Consort Li?"

The so-called Consort Li was Mo Li's title.

Mo Li walked as though she was being boosted by the wind. Her movements were graceful and nimble. She slowly walked to the Empress Dowager before she bowed and said, "Greetings, Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager said, "What brings you here, Consort Li? Shouldn't you be in the palace?"

Mo Li smiled faintly. She turned around, raised a finger, and said, "To capture someone."

"Capture someone?".

The Fourth Prince who was sitting at the side chuckled and said, "Who's there to be captured here? Brother, you're making a mountain out of a molehill. Besides, if you're intending to capture someone, brother, why is Consort Li needed?"

The conversation between the two was suddenly charged with tension.

The Second Prince, Liu Huan, stood up and said, "Fourth brother, let's not rush things… Although Consort Li is a woman, she's smarter than most. Let her finish."

With the Second Prince backing her, Mo Li finished her unfinished sentence. She pointed at the man in the exotic clothes and said, "To capture him."

Mingshi Yin was stunned. 'I've been exposed? How's that possible?' He hastily said with his peculiar accent, "You've made a mistake! It's a mistake…"

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Two men in armor appeared on the rooftops near the Obedient Villa.

Zhao Yue looked up and frowned.

Mo Li bowed at Liu Huan and said, "I didn't let you down, Your Highness." "Very good." "This man is the Evil Sky Pavilion's fourth disciple, Mingshi Yin," Mo Li announced.

Everyone began to whisper among themselves.

The troupe members who had just gotten off the stage looked frightened as well. This peculiarly dressed man did not resemble the rumored villain at all. Liu Bing said, puzzled, "Mingshi Yin?" "That's right."

"Grandmother, the Evil Sky Pavilion has always been at odds with the Imperial city. Many years ago, the Evil Sky Pavilion's Old Villain Ji stole the Imperial token from the palace. The Princess from the western regions who was betrothed to our nation was also kidnapped by the Evil Sky Pavilion's Yu Shangrong. The seventh disciple, Si Wuya, sowed dissension and caused a conflict between Great Yan and Rongbei. Ten of thousands of cultivators lost their lives because of that! How can we not execute people who have committed such grave sins?" Mo Li said.

The Empress Dowager looked at Mo Li and said, "Is this the great show you want to show me?"

Mo Li replied, "Grandmother… As a consort, it's only natural for me to share His Highness' burdens."

"What do you intend to do?" the Empress Dowager asked. "Behead him," Mo Li said coldly.

The others were taken aback. They looked at Mo Li incredulously.

The people from the palace merely knew that the woman by the Second Prince's side was exceptional. They did not expect her to be so decisive and ruthless.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, Mingshi Yin stomped his foot on the ground. Like a fired arrow, he shot toward Obedient Villa. "You caught me this time around. I'll be back!"

Whizz!

One of the elites who were standing on the rooftops flew toward Mingshi Yin. Mingshi Yin smiled. "Five-leaf?" His Separation Hook gleamed. The elite from the palace sneered and said, "Five-leaf is enough to take you down!"

An avatar appeared! The 60-foot avatar attracted everyone's attention.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

The two opponents began to engage in a fight.

Initially, Mingshi Yin intended to flee. However, he was tied down now.

Mo Li nodded in satisfaction. "Princess Zhao Yue, what do you think?" Zhao Yue said, "Are you talking to me?" "You're the Evil Sky Pavilion's fifth disciple, princess. Since I'm going to capture your senior brother, I hope you'll forgive me," Mo Li said with a slight bow.

The Empress Dowager frowned. She had never troubled herself with secular affairs and rarely paid attention to the cultivation world as well. She would not have cultivated if she did not wish to live longer. She disliked fights and killings. Hence, she learned cultivation methods that focused on nurturing a person's character and were helpful in healing. After the long-lived Emperor passed away, she had given up on those cultivation methods. However, she did not expect that she would be able to meet Princess Yun Zhao's orphan in this lifetime. How could she allow anyone to harm Zhao Yue?

"Consort Li, you're being audacious!" the Empress Dowager raised her voice.

Mo Li kneeled immediately. "Grandmother, I don't know what you mean."

"Zhao Yue is a member of the Imperial family, the orphan of Princess Yun Zhao… Now that she's returned to the Imperial family, she's my granddaughter. Are you trying to go against me?" the Empress Dowager said in a low voice.

The Second Prince, Liu Huan, frowned. He had never seen the Empress Dowager show any interest in the struggles within the palace. Also, she rarely cared about anything, especially after the long-lived Emperor left. He did not expect the Empress Dowager to stand up for Zhao Yue. 'This is going to complicate things.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

Above the Obedient Villa, Mingshi Yin and the Five-leaf elite were still locked in battle.

Mingshi Yin fought as he looked for a way to flee.

The Fourth Prince, Liu Bing, said, "Grandmother's right. Zhao Yue is our little sister after all."

Liu Huan said with a scoff, "Even the child of heaven bears the same sin as the common folk once a crime is committed."

Zing!

The soldiers at the side drew their swords!

"I'd like to see who dares to touch Zhao Yue?!" The Empress Dowager rose to her feet in anger as she stared at everyone coldly.

The Fourth Prince, Liu Bing, said, "Brother, grandmother came here to rest in peace. If her condition worsens because you agitated her, it'd be difficult for you to shake off the responsibility."

Liu Huan bowed and said, "Grandmother… Please consider the bigger picture! Li

Empress Dowager inside now?"

Li Yunzhao did not find himself in his current position without a knack to read the mood. He swiftly said, "I only take orders from the Empress Dowager!"

The atmosphere suddenly turned heavy.

Everyone had their own plans and agendas. The Empress Dowager had no intention of getting too involved in this. All she wanted was to protect Zhao Yue.

Mo Li said, "Grandmother, please consider the bigger picture… The Evil Sky Pavilion must be annihilated! You've kept yourself away from the affairs of the world, grandmother, so you don't know what the Evil Sky Pavilion did… That's right, you can ask these performers."

The Empress Dowager shook her head. "Little Li."

Li Yunzhao turned to face the Empress Dowager. "Strike her mouth."

"Mhm."

Whoosh!

Li Yunzhao moved at lightning speed and appeared next to Mo Li. He drew up a blast of energy with just a swing of his arm.

Smack!

Li Yunzhao's palm landed on Mo Li's mouth.

Mo Li did not dodge. She took the hit squarely. Blood trickled from the edge of her lips. Li Yunzhao returned to his original position in the next second.

Liu Huan frowned. However, he did not dare to voice out his frustrations. Who dared to have an opinion if the Empress Dowager decided that someone should be hit?

The Empress Dowager asked, "Consort Li, do you have anything else to say?"

Mo Li curtsied and said, "I've made a mistake. I'll visit Sister Zhao Yue one of these days and offer my apologies." A hint of killing intent flashed in her eyes briefly before it disappeared. Then, she pointed at Mingshi Yin who was fighting in the air and continued to say, "Grandmother, are you going to protect him as well?"

The Empress Dowager looked up at the two figures who were locked in battle.

Zhao Yue wanted to say speak up, however, she was interrupted by Mingshi Yin's laughter. Soon after, he said, "This isn't the Divine Capital, and yet, you're thinking about keeping me here? Wishful thinking!"

Whoosh!

A Five-leaf avatar appeared out of thin air.

Bam!

Mingshi Yin raised his arms. He fell from the impact of the heavy blow.

Boom!

A building collapsed. Clouds of dust stirred up. Mo Li smiled and said, "You're not getting away."

The Five-leaf Avatar continued to descend as the cultivator spoke loudly, "This is all the Evil Sky Pavilion's Mingshi Yin has got. Surrender yourself!"

An energy blade appeared in the avatar's hand as it dove down.

In the other courtyard, the commotion could be heard as well.

"Let's go have a look." Jiang Aijian could not wait any longer.

When they exited the courtyard, they saw the palace elite diving down to attack! His hands were wrapped around a sword covered in a thick layer of energy.

"An assassin?" Jiang Aijian wondered aloud.

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Boom!

The energy blade descended.

Lu Zhou frowned slightly. He said, "Let's take a look."

"Hm?" Jiang Aijian sensed a change in the old senior's aura. He led Lu Zhou to the Obedient Villa. When they encountered the soldiers outside the villa, he took the Imperial family's token out.

"My lord? You… you…" The soldier could barely speak from his overwhelming emotions.

"Shh!" Jiang Aijian shushed him. He lowered his voice and said, "I'm under His Majesty's orders to secretly protect the Empress Dowager."

"Yes, of course… My lord, please enter. These two are?"

"Hm? Who are you to ask?" "I apologize for my rudeness. Please enter…"

The three of them successfully entered the Obedient Villa.

Lu Zhou had practically forgotten about the Imperial token. He had to admit that Jiang Aijian was quite quick-witted.

The three of them were close to the scene of the battle. They did not even have time to look at Zhao Yue and the Empress Dowager when the dust around the crumbled building settled.

The building had disappeared, and an entanglement of Bluewood could be seen on the ground. "What happened?" The cultivators nearby were puzzled by this sight.

The Five-leaf elite did not move at this moment.

The Obedient Villa was extremely quiet.

Everyone's attention was focused on the battle. The fourth disciple of the Evil Sky Pavilion, Mingshi Yin, was he dead or alive?

Boom!

The Bluewood exploded. A Three-leaf Avatar emerged from the wooden cocoon.

Mingshi Yin shot into the skies above the Three-leaf Golden Lotus. His Separation Hook shone brilliantly. From underneath the Golden Lotus, 1,000 energy blades shot out along with the Separation Hook.

When Li Yunzhao saw this, his eyes widened. "As expected of an Evil Sky Pavilion's disciple. Conjuring energy blades with an avatar and pairing them up with a heaven-grade weapon. This strength… is terrifying!" He remained guarded. He waved his arm and conjured up a layer of energy to shield the Empress Dowager, just in case. However, his worries were for naught.

Mingshi Yin's attack was clearly meant for the Five-leaf elite who wanted to kill him.

The other person leaped. As soon as he moved along with his avatar, the 1,000 energy blades converged. With the Separation Hook, the blades moved toward the elite's avatar like hooks.

Zing!

The Separation Hook returned to Mingshi Yin's palm.

Thud!

Before anyone could react, the Five-leaf elite crashed to the ground. His eyes widened, and his body was bloodied.

When Lu Zhou saw this, he stroked his beard and nodded.

Little Yuan'er was so excited that she nearly jumped.

Lu Zhou caught her in time. Jiang Aijian offered his praise in a soft voice, "Old senior, this disciple of yours… He's truly something else. He killed a Five-leaf Avatar with a Three-leaf Avatar… That's like a fantasy." As a cultivator himself, he knew just how great a difference every leaf would make in the Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm.

Even Lu Zhou did not expect this. He remembered that Mingshi Yin was only at the Two-leaf stage. However, it seemed like he had suddenly sprouted another leaf.

Mingshi Yin's attack landed true. He wiped away the blood on the edge of his lips and swiftly flew away. "Don't come after me… I have plenty from where that came from!"

Mo Li ordered in a low voice, "Activate the Formation!"

The cultivators around them moved.

'Activate the Formation?' Jiang Aijian shook his head and said, "Mo Li is a witchcraft cultivator, after all. It's only natural for her to have prepared some spells beforehand."

However, the peculiar thing was she did not send someone else after Mingshi Yin.

Lu Zhou looked to his left and right. He wanted to see where Leng Luo was. Unfortunately, there was no sign of him. He stroked his beard as he waited for the Formation to be activated. 'Activate all the Formations you want… Witchcraft is useless against me anyway. In fact, it'll work in my favor.' "That disciple of yours sure is cunning. To think that he could escape from this…" Jiang Aijian said with a thumbs-up.

On the second floor of the pavilion north of the Obedient Villa.

Han Yuyuan looked at the fleeing Mingshi Yin and said, "Sect Master Si, your Fourth Senior Brother is much more cunning than you. He's wise enough to conserve his strength. Alas, he won't be able to survive. Do you believe me?" Si Wuya shook his head and said, "I don't think so. If you think so, then, you don't know my Fourth Senior Brother at all."

"Oh?"

"Even with the Darknet's extensive information network, I can't say for sure that I'll be able to catch my Fourth Senior Brother," Si Wuya answered honestly.

"Hah, even the great Darknet's master has his humble moments. However… That's you… I don't think you understand why the Imperial family likes the enclosure at Rubei."

"Why is that?"

"Look… How's he going to escape when Rubei City is this huge?"

Bzzt!

A strange buzzing noise rang in the air.

From the pavilion, a rippling energy resonated with the buzzing noise from Rubei City's walls.

The weather in the sky changed. A strong gust of wind blew through Rubei at this moment.

The civilians looked up in surprise. The non-cultivators wondered if the weather was turning bad. It felt as though there was going to be a storm.

The cultivators, on the other hand, felt stifled.

"My Primal Qi has been blocked!"

"What happened?"

The cultivators noticed the sudden change in their bodies. They looked up at the skies. They could no longer conjure up their Primal Qi…

Several barriers appeared around the Obedient Villa.

The cultivators nearby retreated hastily when they saw this.

This was the Imperial family's territory. Nobody dared to get close. Moreover, there were many soldiers standing guard around the compound.

Inside the Obedient Villa.

The others looked up at the skies as well.

Jiang Aijian, Little Yuan'er, and Lu Zhou sensed the abnormality in the air.

Jiang Aijian said sheepishly, "This is bad… It's not a Witchcraft Formation. It looks like… the Ten Terminal Formation."

Lu Zhou stroked his beard as he observed the situation and said, "The Ten Terminal Formation is a Grand Formation unique to the Divine Capital. Why is there one here?"

"These are all cloned Formations… They only possess one of the Ten Terminal Formation's strengths," Jiang Aijian replied.

"Master, I… I can't seem to mobilize my Primal Qi anymore…" Little Yuan'er mumbled.

"Stop trying. All Primal Qi has been blocked. This is one of the most terrifying aspects of the Ten Terminal Formation…"

Lu Zhou seemed unfazed. He secretly tried to circulate his Primal Qi. As expected, it felt empty. Nothing moved. He wondered about the extraordinary power and tested it. A cooling sensation instantly spread throughout his body.

With this Formation, the entire villa was now cut off from the outside world. Everyone within the villa was now a mortal. At most, they were mortals with tougher bodies.

'Let's leave this to Leng Luo." Lu Zhou wanted Jiang Aijian to lead the way to escape when they heard a sound from the villa's entrance. "I say… What a merciless bunch! I'm Princess Zhao Yue's senior brother. How rude! Unhand me!"

Two muscular generals flanked Mingshi Yin as they escorted him over.

Clearly, Mingshi Yin had failed to escape.

He was tossed by the two generals.

A brilliant smile bloomed on Mo Li's face as she said, "This is the Ten Terminal Formation… It's quite unexpected, isn't it?"

Li Yunzhao was slightly stunned. He frowned.

Zhao Yue registered a slight change in her expression as well.

The other soldiers and generals were neither shocked nor puzzled. Clearly, they were privy to this plan.

Mo Li said, "Inside the Ten Terminal Formation, all beings are equal."

This meant that everyone inside the Obedient Villa were mortals.

The Fourth Prince, Liu Bing, clapped his hands and said, "I'm impressed… As expected of you, brother. That's a brilliant move."

After spending years on the battlefield, he, naturally, knew how terrifying Formations could be. If it were not for the cities and barriers, wars between nations could very well be fought by cultivators alone. There would have been no need for mortals. When the battle proceeded into the cities, the ones that would decide the outcome of the battle were these mortal fighters. "Your Highness, I've captured Mingshi Yin. Kindly pass your judgment."

"Very well." The Second Prince, Liu Huan, rose to his feet and waved his arm as he said, "Behead him."

A general drew his sword.

Zing! "Wait!" Zhao Yue took a step forward.

The others looked at her in confusion.

Zhao Yue frowned and said, "I'll kill anyone who dares to touch my Fourth Senior Brother!"

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager could not help but glance at Zhao Yue. She sighed deeply before looking at the Second Prince, Liu Huan. Then, she pointed at Mingshi Yin and said, "In that case, I'll support Zhao Yue this time. As long as I'm here, nobody's allowed to touch a single strand of hair on his head…"

Mo Li turned around slowly. Her eyes were trained on the Empress Dowager, but her words were addressed to the Second Prince. "Your Highness, I've guessed correctly, haven't

I?"

Liu Huan bowed at the Empress Dowager and said, "Grandmother, please return to your room to rest. I'll explain this to the Emperor later."

There was a faint scent in the air.

"Poison."

The cultivators who took in this scent were unharmed.

The Empress Dowager, on the other hand, fell immediately.

Li Yunzhao caught the Empress Dowager at once. He pointed at Mo Li and said, "You fiend! How dare you act against the Empress Dowager?! I'll have your head for this!" He rested the Empress Dowager on the chair behind him and leaped into action.

Mo Li retreated. Li Yunzhao had barely leaped over when he found himself losing control of his body. He staggered. He was not used to moving around without the support of his Primal Qi.

Zing!

Two soldiers drew their swords and stood before Li Yunzhao.

"Eunuch Li, you should conserve your energy," Liu Huan said coldly with his hands on his back.

"Your Highness!"

At this moment, Liu Huan suddenly turned around.

Boom!

A loud noise reverberated in the air as Liu Huan suddenly kicked Li Yunzhao's chest. "You lowly slave… If it weren't for my grandmother, I would've never permitted you to foul my ears with that voice of yours."

"Eunuch Li!" Zhao Yue's expression changed.

"I'm alright… I've promised someone that I'd protect you even if it costs me my life. Princess Zhao Yue, this is the Empress Dowager's jade token. Take it…" Li Yunzhao produced a piece of jade from his pocket.

Mo Li said coldly, "Don't waste your energy… Even if the king of the heavens himself is here, she can't be saved."

Mo Li waved her hands, and two men stepped forward and captured Zhao Yue…

Zhao Yue struggled defiantly. Unfortunately, without her Primal Qi, she was no match for two grown men. She was eventually suppressed. "These are members of the Imperial guard… You dare resist?"

Due to the Ten Terminal Formation in the Divine Capital, the Imperial guards stationed there consisted of seasoned elites who did not control Primal Qi. Compared to them, cultivators who relied too much on Primal Qi were weak.

Zhao Yue was dragged to Mingshi Yin's side.

Mo Li was in an exceptionally good mood to see the two villains being captured.

At this moment, Liu Bing, the Fourth Prince, said, "Brother, isn't this inappropriate?"

"You've got a problem, fourth brother?"

"You're doing all this just to capture two villains? If grandmother's condition worsened due to anger, can you really bear the consequences?" Liu Bing asked.

Liu Huan chuckled and waved his hand. Several soldiers around Liu Bing drew their swords.

Liu Huan said, "That's why… I'll have to trouble you, fourth brother."

"What do you mean?" Liu Bing asked.

"Fourth brother… Don't worry, I'll make this entire scene look like an accident… After your death, I'll mourn for you for three days!" Liu Huan said.

Liu Bing clapped his hands and said, "Do you think that I'd come here unprepared? If you dare attack me, the Black Knights outside the villa and my own men will come charging in. They're all seasoned warriors, trained on the battlefield!"

"Are you threatening me?" Liu Huan glared at Liu Bing.

Liu Bing met Liu Huan's gaze unflinchingly. "Don't force my hand, brother!"

Since ancient times, there had been countless instances of people killing their brothers or masters to climb up the social ladder. However, nobody expected this to happen in the Obedient Villa.

At this moment, Mingshi Yin could no longer endure it. He shouted, "Oh, shut up! Jiang Aijian, what are you waiting for? Come out and save the day, will you?"

"Jiang Aijian?'

The Obedient Villa stirred.

Hundreds of soldiers swarmed in from the surroundings. They were worried that Mingshi Yin would escape.

"I'm not afraid of you. I have the Imperial token right here!" Jiang Aijian held the Imperial token up high. It would be too late if he did not act now. He would have to rely on his moles at this crucial moment.

The crowd dispersed!

Everyone was looking at Jiang Aijian and the token in his hand.

'Is Jiang Aijian out of his mind?'

'The audacity!'

'Liu Huan disobeyed the Empress Dowager and is even vicious and bold enough to kill his own brother. Will he really care about the Imperial token?'

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Lu Zhou stroked his beard as he held onto Little Yuan'er's hand. He did not think he could rely on Jiang Aijian completely. He could only count on himself at the most crucial moment. There was no use having the Imperial token. Most importantly, Primal Qi could not be used while the Ten Terminal Formation was activated. What was Jiang Aijian thinking? Jiang Aijian was going to be clobbered for this.

"Master?" Little Yuan'er was puzzled as to why her master was holding her hand.

Lu Zhou gave Little Yuan'er a look, signaling her to keep quiet. At the appropriate moment, he would unleash his grand technique and calmly leave on Whitzard's back. It was a foolproof plan. However… 'What am I going to do about the two rascals? Well, let's just wait for now.'

Meanwhile, Jiang Aijian walked into the thick of the conflict with the Imperial token raised above his head.

The two princes were not blind. The soldiers around them immediately recognized the Imperial token. They knew that the item granted the wielder power to command the Imperial guards.

'That's strange, isn't that item lost a long time ago? Why would it be in the hands of a traveling performer?'

"Seeing the token is like seeing His Majesty himself! Kneel!" Jiang Aijian shouted.

Swoosh!

The soldiers did as they were told. However, they quickly realized that something was amiss.

The two princes and Mo Li did not kneel.

Liu Huan smiled and said, "A fake token. Take him as well and behead him."

Jiang Aijian was speechless. 'Damn it! I knew this won't work!'

Mingshi Yin wore an incredulous expression on his face as he said, "You've got to be kidding me."

Bam!

One of the soldiers suddenly stood up and kicked Jiang Aijian's buttocks. Jiang Aijian fell forward, flipped several times on the ground, and wailed in pain. He shouted, "What are you standing there for? Take them away!" As expected, the soldiers behind Liu Huan brandished their swords and advanced on Liu Huan and Mo Li.

Mo Li and Liu Huan drew the swords of their servants and parried the attacks. Bam! Bam! Bam!

Lu Zhou observed the situation around him and mused that Jiang Aijian was slightly skilled. 'Are those the people you've planted around Liu Huan?'

Liu Huan's expression was one of shock as he stood back-to-back with Mo Li as they fought Jiang Aijian's men.

When the Imperial guards and the soldiers nearby saw their masters being attacked, they swarmed in like bees.

"Damn it! They're quite good at putting up a fight?" Jiang Aijian was surprised.

Amidst the flashes and shadows of blades, Jiang Aijian crawled to where Mingshi Yin and Zhao Yue were standing. He pulled them to their feet, and they left.

Mingshi Yin shook his head and said, "I shouldn't have trusted you… Now, I can't get away…"

Swords upon swords barred their way.

"Uh…" This was awkward. Jiang Aijian turned around to look at Mo Li and Liu Huan. His people… suffered great losses.

On the other hand, aside from slight tears in their clothes, Liu Huan and Mo Li seemed unharmed.

Pa! Pa! Pa!

Liu Bing clapped his hands and said, "Looks like you've not wasted your martial arts skills, brother…"

Liu Huan said coldly, "Cultivators have always been powerful. They're capable of going up against 1,000 and even 10,000 opponents at once… However, do you know why they aren't dominating the world?" He paused for a moment before he continued saying, "It's the cycle of all things. There's a bane for everything. If you're smart enough, one day, you'll come to realize that the entire world is nothing but a cage in which the cycle repeats itself."

Mo Li wore a smile that was as charming as a flower. "Well said, Your Highness…"

She walked up to Li Yunzhao and kicked him. It was brutal and merciless. She did not behave like a woman at all.

Li Yunzhao grunted in pain. He rolled on the ground before spitting out blood. "See that? The powerful Eunuch Li can't even take a kick."

Meanwhile, Lu Zhou reconfirmed Mo Li's identity and information. He was not surprised to find that she was an Other Tribesman from Lou Lan. He released Little Yuan'er's hand as he searched for Leng Luo with his eyes. Eventually, he shook his head and sighed. His voice resounded loudly as he said, "Forget it."

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to Lu Zhou at this moment.

"People who have no business here… Hm?" Mo Li trailed off. She found these people familiar. After a moment, she recalled the scene when one of her puppets was freed by a special power. She remembered seeing this wizened face at that time. A look of fear appeared on her face as she cried out, "It's you?"

Lu Zhou stroked his beard as he stepped forward. "You're Mo Li?"

Mo Li smiled and said, "What a surprising turn of events…"

The Ten Terminal Formation had been prepared for Mingshi Yin, Zhao Yue, and the Fourth Prince. She did not expect to capture the Evil Sky Pavilion's patriarch as well. How could she not feel delighted? It seemed like she had recovered from her surprise. Liu Huan seemed to have noticed something as well. There were flames in his eyes as he said, "Old Villain Ji?"

The others were in an uproar.

The soldiers staggered backward despite their training. They felt their confidence leaking out of their body. "Stand your ground! What is there to fear within the Ten Terminal Formation?"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers were greatly relieved.

"The path to heaven is wide, and yet, you chose to barge into hell where there's no escape." Mo Li did not waste any time and quickly waved her hand.

The ten great generals by her side spread out and took a step forward.

In her opinion, only a Five-leaf cultivator or above was her match outside the Formation. Within the Formation, everyone was equal.

Lu Zhou flipped his right palm and gauged his extraordinary power. 'I can use it.' At the same time, Unnamed materialized in his hand.

The others appeared frightened.

Liu Bing recognized Lu Zhou. He remembered meeting Old Villain Ji in the Prince of Qi's Mansion back then. Due to the chaos in Obedient Villa, he did not notice Lu Zhou earlier. He was greatly shocked. He did not bother with putting on a tough act and stumbled backward. "Old senior?"

Mo Li curtsied toward Liu Huan. "Your Highness, may I deal with this?"

"You may." Liu Huan placed his hands on his back. He walked to the seat next to where the Empress Dowager was seated and took a seat. After glancing at the unconscious Empress Dowager, he felt much more at ease. "Thank you, Your Highness." Mo Li turned around.

"These ten generals are all elites among the Imperial guards. There are three Three-leaf, four Four-leaf, two Two-leaf, and one Six-leaf cultivator… I don't think I'd be doing you a disservice by having them entertain you. Kill his disciples first before you kill him…"

"As you command!"

The air grew heavier as the atmosphere turned tense.

Inside the pavilion in the distance.

Han Yuyuan could barely contain his laughter. He slapped his thigh as he said, "Sect Master Si… Would you look at that? One might be able to avoid natural disasters, but one can never escape from the consequences of one's sins! The Evil Sky Pavilion will be no more from today onward!"

When Si Wuya saw the old man calmly stroking his beard through the window, his expression was one of complete shock. He frowned deeply 'What's master doing here?' He said, "How dare you!"

Bam!

Han Yuyuan kicked the table before Si Wuya, and it shattered. "When your head falls to the ground later, let's see if you can still remain arrogant."

The Obedient Villa

"Master!" Zhao Yue and Mingshi Yin exclaimed in unison. When they saw Lu Zhou walking out, they did not know if they should feel happy.

Lu Zhou ignored them. Instead, he stared at Mo Li and said, "You dare touch my disciples?"

"Kill him… You'll be a hero of Great Yan!" Mo Li said.

"As you command!" One of the generals glanced at Lu Zhou. Then, he unsheathed his sword. Without hesitation, he brought it down on Lu Zhou.

Lu Zhou turned to the side slightly. Something glinted in his right hand.

Whoosh!

In just a blink of an eye, Lu Zhou shot past the general and was standing behind him.

The general's body stiffened. He looked incredulous as his eyes widened.

Lu Zhou's eyes were still trained on Mo Li.

Thud!

The general fell face down. He had been powerless to fight back. "Ding! Killed a target. Reward: 1,000 merit points."

The sunlight shone on the corpse. The flies picked up its scent soon enough and came buzzing.

The smell of blood permeated the air.

The Obedient Villa was deathly silent at this moment.

'Is this Old Villain Ji of the Evil Sky Pavilion? He's inside the Ten Terminal Formation with his old body deprived of Primal Qi, and yet, he can still kill?'

Mo Li's fingers immediately twitched. When she clenched her hands, she discovered they were drenched in sweat.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Lu Zhou.

"You're wrong," Lu Zhou said with equanimity, "My life's limit is upon me, and I'm no match for many of you in terms of cultivation base… I'm really pleased with this Ten Terminal Formation."

Lu Zhou was telling the truth. If it had been a battle of cultivation bases, the Imperial guards would have given him a headache. With the Formation, everyone was equal. However, he had the support from the Heavenly Writing and Unnamed. Nobody was a match for him in regard to techniques and killing experience.

Mo Li shook her head in disbelief. She hastily ordered, "Don't listen to his lies. An old man like him won't last long!" She did not think her words were rousing enough so she added, "You're all warriors of Great Yan. Can't you best an old man who has one leg in the coffin?"

"I'll go!" One of the generals brandished a saber as he charged out.

Everyone was equal inside the Ten Terminal Formation. However, there never was any absolute equality in nature to begin with.

Lu Zhou raised his hand.

"Master, be careful!"

"Master!"

Little Yuan'er, Mingshi Yin, and Zhao Yue exclaimed in shock.

Clack!

The sunlight reflected off Unnamed coldly.

The extraordinary power slightly shone as it traveled along Unnamed's edge.

Lu Zhou held Unnamed with a reverse grip and brought it up at an angle to parry the general's saber before drawing it across the general's neck.

Silence reigned again as the battle ended, just like that.

Lu Zhou gauged his remaining extraordinary power. Without using any of the techniques, the extraordinary power supplied him with a steady flow of energy that kept his spirits high. Clack!

The saber split in two. The general widened his eyes… His lips were trembling as he said, "Im… impossible." He could not inhale while the air escaped from his lungs. Blood gushed forth from his neck.

"This is for my disciple, Zhao Yue."

Thud!

"Ding! Killed a target. Reward: 1,000 merit points."

Liu Huan realized how serious the situation was at this moment. He stood up and said, "You and you, attack!"

"As you command!"

Two soldiers advanced.

At this moment, all techniques or showy demonstrations were meaningless. The only thing that determined the outcome was a person's killing technique. Little Yuan'er suddenly realized why her master instructed them not to use their Primal Qi when they cultivated… It was to prepare for a battle such as this.

Lu Zhou was calm. His thumb pressed firmly against Unnamed. He stepped forward as his sword slashed at the two advancing soldiers at a peculiar angle.

The sound of a blade penetrating armor reverberated in the air.

"These two are for Jiang Aijian.'

"Ding! Killed a target. Reward: 1,000 merit points."

Mo Li's eyelids twitched. She was afraid and instinctively took a few steps back. Lu Zhou seemed completely at ease. He advanced with Unnamed in hand. His speed was neither rushed nor slow.

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Chapter 324 What Makes a Devil

Jiang Aijian's sources had been walking on a knife's edge for many years. They slept with the tigers and did not know when they would lose their lives From the moment they decided to follow Jiang Aijian, they knew that they would most probably die. Their lives were light as a feather, and their deaths like a breeze. Perhaps, nobody would even remember them. However, they did not shun death and viewed it as an old friend.

Jiang Aijian felt his heart stir when he heard Lu Zhou's words. His impression of the great villain of the Evil Sky Pavilion changed again. What was a villain? What made a villain? Was someone who took away intelligent life and went against the laws of morality a villain? The longer he lived, the more he was convinced that everyone was a villain.

"You and you! I'd like to see how long he can keep this up!"

These two generals learned from their peers' mistakes. They advanced in a pincer attack. Their blades stirred up a gust of wind.

Although the cultivators could not use their Primal Qi right now, their physical bodies were not something mortals could compare to since mortals did not undergo Body Tempering.

Every step the two generals took left a dent on the ground. In just a moment, they brought their blades down!

Lu Zhou pirouetted. He flipped Unnamed in his hand and wielded it the right side up. He lunged and thrust Unnamed.

"Hm?" The several simulations the two generals had run through in their minds were nullified by Lu Zhou's puzzling action.

Lu Zhou was like an illusion as he slipped through their attacks. He slashed and turned around…

The swords of the two generals were still raised in the air. Their mouths were agape as they stared blankly into the air. They could feel their lives swiftly escaping their bodies through their wounds. It was agonizing for them to breathe, and they could feel their heartbeats slowing down. The metallic smell of blood filled their nostrils. They did not know if it belonged to themselves or to another person. It was no longer important to figure out how Old Villain Ji managed this. When they fell, the world spun around them, and everything was plunged into darkness.

Two more men lost their lives.

"This is for my disciple, Mingshi Yin."

The 2,000 merit points Lu Zhou were rewarded with did not move him.

The glaring sunlight was so bright that it was difficult for the others to keep their eyes open. Even the smell of blood was prickling and dry. The serene and comfortable environment of the Obedient Villa was instantly turned into a scene of carnage.

There was no flashy Primal Qi or glaring energy. All that was left was the killing on the battlefield!

At this moment, Lu Zhou only had eyes for Mo Li. His opponents were now feeling less confident than they had been after he had consecutively killed six of their numbers. The six who were slain were no small fry either. They were members of the Imperial guard!

Mo Li seemed to have awoken from her daze, She waved her hand. "Generals, stand back!" The remaining four generals took several steps back.

At this juncture, no matter how powerful the elite was, they could not change anything. It was better to overwhelm Lu Zhou with foot soldiers. Throughout history, there had been plenty of heroic individuals being worn out by using the tactic of numbers. No matter how skilled a person was, they could never withstand attacks from numerous people.

"Kill Old Villain Ji, and you'll be rewarded with 10,000 catties of gold. Also, you'll be crowned as a prince or minister in the future!" Liu Huan announced.

There were two layers of meaning to this statement. The first was that Liu Huan was determined to wipe out the Evil Sky Pavilion. The second was that he wanted to become emperor. There would always be brave men when a handsome reward was offered. The soldiers nearby wielded their pickaxes and charged at Lu Zhou.

"Old senior, I'll help you!" Jiang Aijian rushed over. He did not even bring Dragonsong along in order to hide his identity. He seemed like a flimsy reinforcement.

Mingshi Yin and Zhao Yue stood up.

"It's only killing some people… It's been a long time since I've felt this way."

"Don't forget about me, senior brother, senior sister!" Little Yuan'er leaped out.

Everyone was gathered now.

Lu Zhou said, "Just take care of yourselves."

Mingshi Yin was smart. He thought, 'I'm surprised to find master possessing this level of combat strength at his age.' He glanced at Unnamed in his master's grasp. 'This sword is more than what it seems…'

A master was a master. His experience that spanned a millennium and his aces were not things that these young people could compare with.

Mingshi Yin and Jiang Aijian's confidence were instantly bolstered.

Liu Huan's eyes darkened. He brought his arms down.

Many soldiers swarmed at them.

In Lu Zhou's hand, Unnamed was slightly shaking. It was as if a millennium's worth of killing techniques and experiences truly merged as one with Lu Zhou at this moment.

Sword and man became one!

Lu Zhou shot toward Mo Li. With lightning movements, he maneuvered through the soldiers.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

The pickaxes snapped and fell to the ground.

Unnamed left a trail of dead souls in its wake.

The soldiers kept pushing forward in throngs. The scene before their eyes left them dumbfounded.

Lu Zhou's figure was like a tilting doll as he swayed to the left and right while swinging Unnamed. His skills were clean and precise. There were no unnecessary movements.

Eventually, the final man dropped.

The scene fell silent once more.

Lu Zhou's appearance remained the same. His expression was unchanging as always. He wielded the sword in his hand. A drop of scarlet blood glistened in the sunlight as it dropped off the tip of Unnamed's blade and fell to the ground.

Lu Zhou had thoroughly frightened the soldiers. None of them dared to charge forward anymore. They aimed their spears at him… as they retreated.

Lu Zhou did not look back. The soldiers who had fallen to the sides opened up a sort of path for him to walk on. As he advanced, the soldiers retreated.

Mo Li took a staggering step backward. Her face was ghastly pale! She never expected the Evil Sky Pavilion's Old Villain Ji would be this powerful.

Lu Zhou stopped in his tracks. Like an ordinary old man on the streets with an exquisite sword in his hand, he looked to his left and right. "If you want to die, I don't mind killing a couple more."

Mo Li knew that he was trying to manipulate them. She said at once, "Stop him! Stop him!"

Liu Huan's eyes ablaze. They were bloodshot.

There was a handsome reward. However, there were also cowards. Money was nothing if one was dead. Having an official's hat was nothing if one could not wear it!

The soldiers retreated!

"Defectors will be court-martialed!"

When Lu Zhou saw that several hundred soldiers were about to charge at him again, he shook his head slightly. "Bi An."

Roar!

A thunderous roar resounded through the villa as Bi An charged in.

Dong!

When it entered the Ten Terminal Formation, the auspicious clouds at its feet scattered, and it dropped to the ground.

"Bi An can't utilize its Primal Qi as well?"

However, even without its Primal Qi, Bi An's fangs and formidable body was not something these ordinary soldiers could fight against.

Bi An understood its master's intentions. It charged into the ranks of the fear-stricken soldiers. With every swipe of its paws, a soldier was sent flying. For a time, the crowd fell into disarray!

"What's this?!"

"Old Senior Ji's mount?" "How's that possible?!"

They were frightened to begin with. With Bi An charging into their ranks, their morale crumbled. The hundreds of soldiers did not even think before they tossed their spears aside and scampered away.

Lu Zhou did not have time for the soldiers…

Bi An sprinted wildly. The soldiers who stood in its way were swatted away.

It ran up to Mingshi Yin and the others.

Then, it sat on the ground like a guardian deity. Nobody else dared to approach them.

"Wow. Old senior, you should've summoned this beast a long time ago. Nobody would've dared to stand up against us." Jiang Aijian moved closer to Bi An. He extended a hand to touch it, but when Bi An growled, he pulled his arm back at once in fright.

Little Yuan'er walked up to Bi An, grabbed a tuft of its hair, and said, "It hates you."

"Protect them," Lu Zhou ordered.

Bi An obeyed and sat on the ground. It no longer attacked the soldiers. Perhaps, it knew that its Primal Qi was restricted. Hence, it smartly conserved its energy.

Mo Li was stunned, and so was Liu Huan. This was completely out of their expectations.

Even so, many soldiers planted themselves before the two of them.

Lu Zhou continued moving forward. He suddenly felt that the lives of the people before him were very fragile. They were as fragile as paper. "I've told you… Inside the Ten Terminal Formation, I'm undefeatable."

Mo Li fought back her disapproval as she waved her hand and said, "Shut it down… Shut the Formation down! Now!"

Jiang Aijian shook his head and said, "Once the Ten Terminal Formation is activated, it can't be disturbed for an hour. Didn't you know that when you obtained the cloned blueprints?"

"How did you know about that?" Mo Li looked at Jiang Aijian. Jiang Aijian scratched his head. They were still teenagers when the fire at Jing He Palace happened. Throughout the years, their appearances had changed greatly. Moreover, with Jiang Aijian's sloppy and mischievous appearance, nobody would have guessed that he was the Third Prince. However, that was no longer important.

Mo Li look at Lu Zhou who was slowly making his way toward her.

Beside the Empress Dowager, Liu Huan shouted, "What are you standing around for… Fourth brother, tell your men to attack!"

They were soldiers from the borders, after all. They should not be afraid of death.

However, Liu Bing shrugged. He spread his arms and said, "Brother, this has nothing to do with me! I've only brought a few men, and they have to protect me as well…" He turned to look at Lu Zhou at once and said, "Old senior, I have nothing to do with this. I can only protect myself!" Lu Zhou did not look at him. He continued walking forward.

The air felt extremely suffocating at this moment.

Mo Li and Liu Huan were flustered. They felt the stifling sensation of calling out to the heavens and the earth only to have their pleas fall on deaf ears.

"Black Knights!" Mo Li retreated again. There were four more soldiers left before herself.

At this moment, the Black Knights finally charged into the villa from outside.

The soldiers no longer stopped them.

Liu Huan felt much more at ease as he said, "Heed my order, Black Knights. Kill everyone from the Evil Sky Pavilion!"

When the Black Knights entered, the largest steed in the forefront charged toward Mo Li.

"Out of the way!"

"Fan Xiuwen is here to save the day!"

When they heard the name, the four generals shuddered and parted.

Fan Xiuwen leaped off his horse.

Mo Li was overjoyed. She smiled. "General Fan, just in time. I…"

Splurch!

"I… I…"

The others in the surroundings were drawn by the sound of a sword piercing flesh. Soldiers on the battlefield were no stranger to this sound. Their gazes instantly shifted from Lu Zhou to Fan Xiuwen.

The sword in Fan Xiuwen's hand was embedded in Mo Li's stomach.

Mo Li's voice was stuck in her throat. Her words sounded weak. Her eyes widened as her body slackened. She lowered her head slowly as she looked at the sword that pierced her stomach. It was drenched in blood.

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Chapter 325 Die Together, Then

Mo Li's garments were dyed in her own blood. Her blood blended perfectly with her bright red clothes. Her eyes continued to widen. She was still stubbornly holding on, unwilling to give up.

Everyone was stunned.

Even the Second Prince, Liu Huan, was as stunned as a wooden chicken. The leader of the Black Knights was an elite whom Mo Li had supported. Why would he suddenly attack Mo Li? Countless questions ran amok in his mind, but they never made it out of his mouth. The flames of his anger were stoked. Fan Xiuwen had stabbed his beloved consort, his wonderful helper! He shook with rage.

Mo Li was just as puzzled. Her life was escaping from her. She looked at her blood gushing forth from her stomach. She hastily waved her hand. She had thought some powerful spell would surge forth from her fingers, but nothing happened.

In the Ten Terminal Formation, even Mo Li was a mortal. She chuckled. She had forgotten that she was in the Ten Terminal Formation as well. She looked up at the stocky Fan Xiuwen and saw the silver mask and the eyes brimming with killing intent. The sight made her shudder. "It's… it's you?"

The eyes were windows to a person's soul. When she saw this pair of eyes, Mo Li knew the person standing before her was the Fan Xiuwen of old, the person who was once on the top of the blacklist, Leng Luo. Leng Luo spent a long time to infiltrate the Black Knights' camp and kill the fake Fan Xiuwen. Then, he impersonated Fan Xiuwen. What a strange feeling it was to impersonate oneself.

Leng Luo's hoarse voice sounded. "That's right. It's me…"

"Fan Xiuwen!"

"How dare you, Fan Xiuwen?! What are you doing?!"

"Consort Li!"

The four generals at the sides had incredulous expressions on their faces. They had sworn to protect Mo Li, and yet, here she was, stabbed.

Leng Luo suddenly raised his voice and said, "In the name of the Emperor, I, hereby, execute the disobedient subject, Mo Li… Her accomplices will be treated likewise!"

What a grand statement. However, the other Black Knights who had followed him here were puzzled. Did they not agree to kill the Fourth Prince and the villains from the Evil Sky Pavilion? Why did their leader suddenly attack Mo Li?

The appearance of the Black Knights turned the tide of the situation around.

Mingshi Yin, Little Yuan'er, and Jiang Aijian felt relieved

Leng Luo slowly turned around and looked at the Second Prince, Liu Huan.

Liu Huan finally reacted. He glared at Leng Luo and said, "Good… Very good…" He waved his arm and continued to say, "Do you think this is all I've got?"

'Hm?' The soldiers looked at the Second Prince.

Even the Fourth Prince, Liu Bing, wondered what else Liu Huan had up his sleeve.

Liu Huan pointed at the nearby pavilion and said, "Old Villain Ji… Your disciple, Si Wuya, is held inside that building… If you make a single move, I'll immediately give the order for him to be killed!"

Bam!

The window of the pavilion broke.

Han Yuyuan grabbed Si Wuya's collar. He poked his head out and said loudly, "A bunch of losers! You can't even kill an old man inside the Ten Terminal Formation?"

"Seventh Junior Brother?" "Si Wuya?"

Mingshi Yin and Jiang Aijian were both shocked.

Indeed, Mingshi Yin's impression of Si Wuya was not the best. On top of that, Si Wuya had always been cunning and manipulative. However, when he saw this, he was still enraged.

Lu Zhou looked over as well. Indeed, it was Si Wuya. "That rascal. How did he land himself in this predicament?'

Han Yuyuan guffawed and said, "Today, I'll publicly execute him!"

Han Yuyuan's deputies drew their swords behind him. They waited for the Second Prince's order.

Leng Luo said, "You dare?!" His hand exerted force, and Mo Li grunted as blood trickled from the edge of her lips. She suddenly leaned forward.

Splurch!

The blade impaled her.

"Senior Brother… avenge… me…"

Leng Luo did not expect Mo Li to expedite her own death. However, he did not have time to process this. He pulled his sword out! Mo Li fell backward.

Outside the Obedient Villa, an ice-cold voice rang out. "No… Junior sister!"

It resounded throughout the entire villa.

The Ten Terminal Formation covered the entire villa. Hence, Mo Li's senior brother, Ba Ma, was lying in wait outside the Formation as they had planned. This was to prevent anyone from escaping. However, their plans could not keep up with the changes!

At this moment, Ba Ma's purple energy formed dark clouds outside the villa.

Liu Huan looked up and said, "Ba Ma, I'll avenge Consort Li's death.".

A hoarse voice rang from the dark clouds. "No…"

"Hm?"

"My junior sister is dead. All of you shall die with her!"

Ba Ma was not Mo Li. He only had a single target and that was the Fourth Prince, Liu Bing. Liu Bing was his sworn enemy who had cut down countless citizens of Lou Lan.

Meanwhile, Han Yuyuan frowned. He grabbed Si Wuya and said, "Useless! A bunch of useless trash! Do I have to do everything myself?"

Si Wuya looked up. He said with a chuckle, "Isn't it too early to celebrate?" "You and your cocky mouth!"

Bam!

Han Yuyuan pushed his hand down and pressed Si Wuya's head against the windowsill. With just a single swing of the blade, Si Wuya's head would roll.

He did not even know whose voice it was that ruined the entire plan…

"The Formation is gone!"

With the Formation gone, Primal Qi surged! The civilians of Rubei City immediately felt refreshed. The suffocating sensation was gone.

The air flowed freely, and the clouds drifted naturally again.

Everything was back to normal. At this moment, everyone realized that in the next fight, they would no longer be equals. It was no longer a fight between mere mortals.

The purple clouds rolled to the villa. This was a Grand Witchcraft Formation.

Inside the villa, Liu Huan suddenly ordered, "What're you waiting for? Take down Old Villain Ji!"

If ordinary fights would not do it, the four great generals acting against the old villain should do it now.

Whizz!

Four avatars appeared and lunged at Lu Zhou.

At this moment, Han Yuyuan sneered coldly. "Saber!"

His deputy at the side drew his saber and tossed it over!

Unfortunately, it was not aimed at Han Yuyuan's palm. Instead, it drew across Han Yuyuan's neck!

A red line appeared.

Han Yuyuan was stunned. He turned around and looked at his most trusted subordinate. 'Impossible!'

Si Wuya held his head askance and smiled faintly. "I told you… Isn't it too early for you to be celebrating?"

His other deputies leaped into rage. They exclaimed at the same time, "General Han!"

The deputy who killed Han Yuyuan planted himself before Si Wuya. "Sect master, you've endured many hardships!"

This was the reason why Si Wuya was calm and confident during the time he was held captive.

At this moment, Si Wuya saw a scene that he would never forget for the rest of his life.

Purple lightning crackled across the sky.

In the midst of the four avatars, Lu Zhou leaped into the skies!

"What's that?"

A blue lotus appeared under Lu Zhou's feet.

Boom!

A thunderous explosion shook the heavens!

All of Lu Zhou's extraordinary power surged forth at this moment.

The blue lotus blossomed.

Like a blue firework, it expanded into the surroundings. Lu Zhou's silhouette could no longer be seen.

Si Wuya covered his eyes with his sleeve.

When Han Yuyuan's deputies behind him saw this, they swung their blades at him.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

The pavilion was filled with energy blades. It was in chaos.

The subordinate who shielded Si Wuya parried the blows as best he could.

Dozens of blows were exchanged in the blink of an eye.

Two fists were no match against four arms, after all. He took a few cuts and was pushed back!

"We'll be rewarded if we kill Si Wuya!"

At the same time, the blue radiance in the sky covered the entire pavilion like seawater.

Everyone's sight was obscured.

From Lu Zhou's vantage point, it seemed like he was in the middle of a blue ocean. He could not see anything. Bam!

Everyone inside the pavilion was pushed away without discrimination! Although they were far away, they were still affected by the blue lotus's energy.

As for the four avatars, they were instantly destroyed as though they were made from paper. The four great generals and their avatars were the closest to the epicenter of the power. Under the waves of energy from the blue lotus, they reeled and spat out blood. They died instantly, powerless to fight back. Lu Zhou's extraordinary power was no longer what it used to be. An eruption in close range was too much for the four generals to handle.

The purples clouds receded swiftly!

Si Wuya's clothes on his upper body were torn. The huge 'Bind' character on his chest was washed away by the blue lotus' power.

Han Yuyuan's deputies struck out at the air. They unleashed their energies and formed energy blades.

At this very moment, Si Wuya's lips curved into a smile as he said, "… I'm back!" He raised his hand. The hidden weapon formed by thousands upon thousands of energy blades materialized in his hand and shot toward Han Yuyuan's deputies. "This…"

"Didn't he lose his cultivation base?"

Miserable screams rang in the air, and there was a shower of blood.

As Si Wuya descended, he adjusted his posture. He did not even look at them. He knew what the outcome was. The instant his feet touched the ground, a green-robed figure appeared on a branch of a tree near the pavilion.

With a gentle and polite voice, the person said, "My apologies. I thought it was too much for you to handle."

"Second Senior Brother, there's no time to explain. Let's go!" Truth be told, he was not bothered at all when Han Yuyuan captured him. However, the blossoming blue lotus caused him to frown.

Yu Shangrong smiled and said, "Don't worry… Master has used too much of his Primal Qi. He won't have any strength left." Si Wuya only said, "Trust me."

Yu Shangrong's smile faded. His expression turned solemn.

"Let's go."

The two of them swiftly made their way out of Rubei City. The instant Lu Zhou's extraordinary power's outburst ended, he did not have enough energy to climb higher. Hence, he descended slowly. His sight was gradually restored. He looked in the direction of the pavilion immediately. He saw Yu Shangrong and Si Wuya moved at lightning speed. "Whitzard."

Whitzard stepped on its auspicious clouds as it flew toward Lu Zhou at top speed and carried him.

Lu Zhou turned and said, "I'll leave the rest to you."

"Yes, master!" In the Obedient Villa, there were Mingshi Yin, Leng Luo, Little Yuan'er, and his mount, Bi An. The ten great generals were dead. The survivors were nothing to be afraid of.

Lu Zhou rode on Whitzard as he chased after Yu Shangrong and Si Wuya…

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