The Mysterious Celestial Person Finally Made His Move
Inside the imperial palace.
The Golden Feather Guard fought desperately against the zombie army. Although there were many zombies, tens of thousands of soldiers also fought their way out from each of the palaces.
Zhao Jin has always been quite resourceful; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to foresee the Crown Prince's treacherous intentions so early on.
Inside the imperial palace.
There are quite a few elite troops.
In addition to the Golden Feather Guard, a portion of the garrison troops from various cities in the Azure Heaven Realm had also been deployed to guard the palace.
This was arranged in advance by Zhao Jin.
Therefore.
They were able to hold their own against the zombie army that stormed the palace.
"Your Majesty's methods are quite good. You secretly cultivated Ninth Rank expert using Golden Leaf Rice Seeds, and the palace is heavily guarded. If you were given a few more years, I'm afraid my plan would really die in the womb."
Upon witnessing the fierce resistance of the large number of elite soldiers in the palace, the Carefree King couldn't help but look at Zhao Jin with a hint of admiration.
Zhao Jin sighed, "Yes, if we had a few more years, when the number of Ninth Rank experts could form an army, the chaos you caused in the city would be easily resolved."
"Unfortunately... you don't have that much time left."
The Carefree King laughed, "However, you also know that these are ultimately just minor troubles. Whether it's your unfinished Ninth Rank army, brother, or my zombie schemes, they can't affect the overall situation. The real big picture isn't in the city, but in the palace..."
Everyone present understood what the Carefree King meant by those words.
The outcome of the contest within the imperial city is not significant. Even if Zhao Jin's Ninth Rank army manages to suppress the zombie army, once the Carefree King seizes the throne, it will take some time and effort to gradually quell the rebellion.
The same applies to Zhao Jin.
Even if the Myriad Spirits Imperial Dynasty is severely damaged and its vitality is greatly diminished, as long as the throne remains, it can gradually recover.
And the key to the throne.
It lies in the relationship between Celestial Person.
The Celestial Person can influence the entire situation.
Now, Song Huai has been defeated, and the Carefree King is invincible. That mysterious other Celestial Person is ultimately just a legend.
Or perhaps it doesn't exist at all.
Chen Ning had long since stopped paying attention to those opportunists and instead helped Zhao Yinyin up to treat her injuries.
"Chen Ning, you should leave now. With your talent, you will surely become Celestial Person being one day. If you wish, you can avenge me and my father then."
Zhao Yinyin whispered to Chen Ning.
"Don't worry, you'll be fine, and your father will be fine too."
Chen Ning spoke calmly.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yinyin was stunned. For some reason, although Chen Ning's words seemed incredibly absurd, she still believed them as if possessed.
"Young Master Li, this matter is now in your hands. The young man you specifically mentioned is also entirely yours to handle."
Li Changsheng had remained calmly standing not far away from the Carefree King throughout, spoke up.
Li Changsheng nodded slightly.
The Carefree King dared not be negligent; after bowing, he said to Zhao Jin:
"Brother, it's too noisy here. Why don't we move to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, where you can personally write the edict to pass the throne to me? How about that?"
With Zhao Jin in his hand, the Carefree King walked towards the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Many of the Golden Feather Guard, witnessing this scene amidst the chaos of battle with the zombies, fought desperately, unleashing a suicidal strike at the Carefree King.
But.
The Carefree King was surrounded by blazing white light, and with just a touch, he sent countless Golden Feather Guard flying.
"Brother, I must say, while some are opportunists, your subordinates in the army are quite Blood Qi and loyal. If we don't slaughter them all today, I won't feel at ease using them in the future."
The Carefree King murmured, then looked at Song Huai, who was no longer able to fight, and said, "I almost forgot, as long as Senior Song lives, my heart will not be at peace."
That's all.
He stretched out his palm, his fingertips blazing with white light, ready to kill his opponent.
But then...
A hand grabbed the Carefree King's arm.
Suddenly.
The Carefree King was startled; he could no longer mobilize his internal True Essence in that arm.
The white light at the fingertips naturally went out.
The Carefree King suddenly turned his head and stared straight at Zhao Jin.
At this moment, Zhao Jin, who was being held by him with one hand, was exuding a terrifying aura. It was he who had just grabbed the arm of the Carefree King.
"Are you Celestial Person?"
By this time, even the Carefree King could no longer hold onto Zhao Jin; the other man slipped through his fingers like an eel.
"I originally intended to follow the late emperor's wishes and let you Carefree life. However, over the years, your ambition has not only not been curbed, but has instead grown even stronger. Now, you are even wreaking havoc and harming countless lives for the throne. I have no choice but to go against the good intentions of the late emperor and the empress dowager..."
Zhao Jin sighed.
The Carefree King suddenly realized, "So you were the most mysterious Celestial Person, hiding for so many years just to wait for me to rebel, weren't you?"
"If I wanted to harm you, I would have killed you with Elder Song long ago."
"Nonsense! All nonsense! You've been hiding for so many years, and you know perfectly well why. Even today, you should have made your move long ago, but you've held back until now. What for? You just wanted to test how many people in the court would betray you. I admit I've stained my hands with blood to get the throne, but do you dare admit your scheming and ruthlessness?"