Return to Great Tang
Upon returning to the Great Tang, Zhuge Xiang did not go to the Imperial Palace first, but instead sought out King Fenghe and others to inquire about the current situation.
On King Fenghe's side, an army of 200,000 has been assembled, preparing to confront the Imperial Clan. However, relatively speaking, the Imperial Clan's strength is still greater.
According to reports, the Great Tang Imperial Family has amassed a million-strong army to suppress the rebellion. With only two hundred thousand against a million, the actions of the King Fenghe seem like a futile effort.
On King Fenghe's side, with King Fenghe and his son, Eunuch Lin, and Wu Zhao present, Eunuch Lin asked Zhuge Xiang, "Well? Have you found Evidence that the emperor has been switched? Only in this way can we have a chance to overthrow the current emperor."
"That's natural," Zhuge Xiang said. "Although we haven't obtained concrete Evidence yet, I found a corpse in the Sacred Cave of the Great Qin that looks exactly like the current Great Tang Emperor. Now, we've left that matter to the experts to investigate. I've returned to prepare. As soon as the Great Qin Dynasty produces Evidence, we'll begin our operation."
"Then how should we prepare?" King Fenghe asked after hearing Zhuge Xiang's words.
"The current emperor is indeed a human being, but in the Great Qin, there is a corpse that looks exactly like the emperor. I want to investigate the current emperor's identity first, to see if he has any particularly similar brothers or something."
Zhuge Xiang spoke up, saying, "A living person and a dead person, looking exactly alike?" Zhuge Xiang truly couldn't believe it. Could there really be two people in the world who looked exactly alike?
"A particularly similar brother?" Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's words, King Fenghe frowned slightly, lost in thought. He said, "As the saying goes, 'The nine sons of the dragon are all different.' Although we are all of the Imperial Clan blood, none of our dozen or so brothers look very similar to him. However, he did have a Twin Brother when he was born."
"Oh? Could the current emperor be that Twin Brother?" Upon hearing this, Zhuge Xiang's heart stirred slightly, and he asked.
"Impossible," King Fenghe shook his head decisively at Zhuge Xiang's guess, saying, "His Twin Brother was already dead when he was born. It's impossible for him to come back from the dead and usurp the Imperial Throne again."
"That's not necessarily true," Zhuge Xiang shook his head. He didn't believe that death could preclude one from usurping power.
The fact that the Great Tang Emperor was switched with another is clearly the work of the Great Qin Empire. However, the Great Qin Emperor is currently unaware of this, so the most likely culprit is that old monster Ying Qianshan.
Ying Qianshan murdered Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, Ying Zheng, and seized the throne of the Great Qin Empire. This method of murdering Twin Brother to seize power was second nature to him. If Ying Qianshan had planned it in advance, then it would be more accurate to say that he did it himself.
"Do you know where the emperor's Twin Brother was buried after his death?" Zhuge Xiang asked King Fenghe, not easily dismissing his suspicions.
"When any member of our royal family dies young, we choose an auspicious burial site. The events of that time were too long ago, and even I don't know the details. But I believe the Imperial Clan Court should have records of such matters," King Fenghe said, shaking his head.
He is also the younger brother of the current Great Tang Emperor. The royal family members who died back then were probably buried before the King Fenghe was even born. It is only natural that he would not know.
"The Imperial Clan Court? I understand," Zhuge Xiang nodded and said.
Zhuge Xiang, King Fenghe, and Eunuch Lin discussed the follow-up plans in detail for a while. Regarding the specific arrangements, Zhuge Xiang said that they would discuss them after he found the tomb of the current emperor's Twin Brother. Zhuge Xiang then parted ways with King Fenghe.
In the Garden of the King Fenghe's Mansion, Wu Zhao stood with her eyes closed, holding a Golden Spear. Her slender figure resembled the Spear itself, radiating an aura of overwhelming power that gave off an aura of invincibility. Like a towering Sword Peak between Heaven and Earth, though she was a woman, Wu Zhao's presence was even more unrestrained and bold than that of any man...
The Golden Spear in his hand was a treasure that Wu Zhao found in the treasure vault of King Fenghe. It was a Five-Star Lingbao Spear called the Overlord Dragon Spear. Although his cultivation was only at the Golden Core Stage, the power that Wu Zhao wielded with the Overlord Dragon Spear was even stronger than that of Void Returning Stage powerhouses.
"How are you? Long time no see, have you missed me?" But at that moment, a shadow suddenly appeared behind Wu Zhao and gently embraced her heroic yet feminine figure. Who else could this figure be but Zhuge Xiang?
Suddenly embraced, Wu Zhao's body stiffened slightly, instinctively wanting to retaliate. However, feeling Zhuge Xiang 'Zhuge Xiang familiar aura and hearing his voice, Wu Zhao's body softened, leaning against Zhuge Xiang's chest. Gone was her previous heroic demeanor; she was now just a little woman leaning against her man's arms.
"I miss you," Wu Zhao answered, her eyes slightly closed, leaning against Zhuge Xiang's chest, frankly expressing her longing. As she spoke, Wu Zhao then asked, "And you? Have you missed me?"
"Me? I'm too busy to think about it," Zhuge Xiang said with a smile after hearing Wu Zhao's words.
"You!" With a raised eyebrow, Wu Zhao turned around, about to express her displeasure, but when she saw Zhuge Xiang, her innocent expression was replaced by surprise. "You? You've actually entered the Void Returning Stage? And you've even reached the Dao Seeking Realm?"
"Hehe, you've already reached the Golden Core Stage. As a man, I can't be inferior to you, right?" Zhuge Xiang chuckled and said confidently, though he was secretly surprised. It hadn't been long since they last met, and Wu Zhao's cultivation had already reached the Golden Core Stage? He was about to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage.
"I don't know. My cultivation has improved very quickly recently. It seems to be due to the National Fortune within me," Wu Zhao said, shaking his head with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
"The National Fortune?" Zhuge Xiang pondered for a moment, then thought it made sense. The Great Qin Empire was currently rife with undercurrents, and Wu Zhao's National Fortune was formed from the remaining fortunes of the Six Nations. It was normal for it to be affected by the Great Qin Empire.
"How are you? Are you alright? Did you encounter any danger?" Wu Zhao asked after carefully looking Zhuge Xiang up and down. Although she didn't see any injuries on Zhuge Xiang, she was still worried.
"Fortunately, there was no real danger. It was just that during the Great Qin, I was chased for thousands of miles by the emperor and then killed a deity in the Void," Zhuge Xiang waved his hand, pretending to be unconcerned.
"Being chased for thousands of miles by the Great Qin Emperor? And even slaying immortals and gods in the Void?" Wu Zhao's eyes widened. Neither of these two things was something that Wu Zhao could only dream of.
There is no doubt about the strength of immortals and gods, and the Great Qin Emperor was one of the most Great Cultivator of his time.
"How about it? Don't you feel your man is especially powerful?" Zhuge Xiang said with a smug look on his face.
"No matter how strong you become, I only ask that you never be careless when facing enemies. Even immortals and gods can fall at your hands. Who knows, one day you might not be in trouble?" Turning around, Wu Zhao hugged Zhuge Xiang tightly and said, as if he was afraid that Zhuge Xiang would suddenly disappear.
"I know, I will remember your words," Zhuge Xiang said, knowing that Wu Zhao was just worried and confused. A tender feeling welled up in his heart, and he nodded to make sure.
The two lingered for a while, but Zhuge Xiang had other matters to attend to and did not stay at the King Fenghe's Mansion for long before leaving. After leaving the King Fenghe's Mansion, Zhuge Xiang first returned to the Imperial Palace's Hall of Honored Guests.
Upon arriving at the Hall of Honored Guests, Zhuge Xiang naturally met Mo Lingna. To Zhuge Xiang surprise, Mo Lingna's cultivation had also improved considerably, reaching the Golden Core Stage. Having mastered the Nine Beast Forbidden Canon Scripture, Bull Demon Fist, Fox Demon Step, Lion Demon Roar, and Turtle Demon Armor, she was now wholeheartedly comprehending the Eagle Demon Claw technique.
According to Mo Lingna, she has already gained some understanding of the Eagle Demon Claw technique, but she hasn't fully mastered it yet. Once she has mastered the Eagle Demon Claw, the fifth move of the Nine Beast Forbidden Canon, she might be able to break through to the Void Returning Stage.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. After seeing Mo Lingna, the two naturally shared a passionate lovemaking session in bed. Similarly, Mo Lingna was shocked by Zhuge Xiang's breakthrough to the Dao Seeking Realm, but she was even more happy and proud. The stronger her man was, the more proud she was of him.
After spending some time with Mo Lingna, Zhuge Xiang went next door to meet with Die Wu and Illusionary Nether King.
Unfortunately, the two research fanatics were together and had no time to pay him any attention. Zhuge Xiang, having been rebuffed, decided to fly towards the Imperial Clan Court.
The Imperial Clan Court was an institution of the Great Tang Dynasty specifically responsible for managing the trivial matters of the Imperial Clan. For example, the birth, marriage, and death of the Imperial Clan members were all recorded and handled in detail by the Imperial Clan Court. The punishment of the Imperial Clan family members was also carried out by the Imperial Clan Court. When Zhuge Xiang came to the Imperial Clan Court, his goal was very clear: to obtain information about the Twin Brother of the Great Tang Emperor.
"Zhuge Consecrated, what brings you here?" the steward of the Imperial Clan Court asked, bowing to Zhuge Xiang.
Although the title of "offering sacrifice" does not grant real power, it is a symbol of honor in the Great Tang Dynasty. Moreover, Zhuge Xiang is now a powerful figure who commands a million soldiers. Within the Great Tang Dynasty, how many people would dare to be disrespectful to Zhuge Xiang?
"I need to investigate some information!" Upon hearing the words of the head of the Imperial Clan Court, Zhuge Xiang went straight to the point, stating his purpose. (To be continued...)