Imperial Palace Secret Talk

Wang Gang looked at Chu Xuanao, forcing an awkward smile onto his face. Rubbing his hands, he said cautiously, "Your Highness, tonight's events were all due to Gens' mad attack. I tried to stop him.

But my skills were insufficient, and I couldn't stop him. Once the Division Chief appeared, neither of us could act.

Regarding tonight's matter, you see..."

Wang Gang's words trailed off. He didn't know how to continue. Saying it directly might not be good, but not saying it would be even worse for him.

As long as this Highness spoke up, and the Imperial Clan's Division Chief didn't pursue the matter, he could still manage. At the very least, he could keep the position he'd worked for decades to achieve.

One of the Twelve Martial Positions—how many years had he struggled to reach this position? If no one spoke up for him tonight, he feared he would lose it!

Within the Town Martial Division, below the Division Chief were the Four Division Chiefs, the Division Chiefs of various branches of the Town Martial Division in each province, and the Twelve Martial Positions. Was it easy for him to reach his current position?

Moreover, the Twelve Martial Positions were only established in the capital. So many people were eyeing this position. With the slightest carelessness, one wrong step, and it would be gone.

And the order to guard the Divine Kingdom this time came directly from that Imperial Clan Division Chief. Yet, the incident happened under his watch, and at the Prince of Qin's mansion!

The Imperial Clan Division Chief had ordered them to guard the Divine Kingdom and prevent trouble, but here, they were directly attacking a prince's mansion.

Wasn't this treating the Division Chief's reputation like a doormat?

Seeing Wang Gang's flustered state, Chu Xuanao clearly understood the man's thoughts. Thinking of something, a smile flickered across his face, and he called Wang Gang over.

After whispering a few words in his ear, Wang Gang showed a troubled expression and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, will this work? This..."

Chu Xuanao turned and left, only saying one sentence over his shoulder.

"This is Dagan, not the Divine Kingdom."

Upon hearing this, Wang Gang's expression became conflicted. He stood there for a long time before his eyes became resolute.

His Highness was right. This was Dagan, not the Divine Kingdom. He was, after all, one of the Twelve Martial Positions of the Dagan Town Martial Division. Could he let a bunch of foreigners bully him?

Besides, if it weren't for those people from the Divine Kingdom, how could this incident have happened?

Just considering this enmity, he would find a way to get even if he had the chance.

He'd do it.

After returning to his mansion, Chu Xuanao summoned Haitang and Guihai Yidao. He said the exact same thing to them as he had to Wang Gang, gave them a few instructions, and then went back to sleep.

The early morning fog had lifted, and Tiandu City was covered in white snow. Crowds bustled on the streets, each busy with their own livelihoods. However, no one mentioned last night's events, as if they had never happened.

Seeing several collapsed buildings, most people averted their gaze, and those around them remained silent in fear.

At the Prince of Qin's mansion, Chu Xuanao sat in the courtyard, holding Qiuyue for warmth. Beside him, Xiao Dezi slowly recounted the news he had gathered about last night's events.

"Your Highness, after the Prince An's mansion was attacked last night, the Fourth Prince was escorted into the palace by experts from the Divine Kingdom.

Her Ladyship sent word that the Fourth Prince met His Majesty late at night and has remained in the Imperial Palace's sleeping quarters ever since. His Majesty, however, was in the Imperial Study for the latter half of last night.

This morning, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince were summoned to the palace."

It seems I've truly startled my Fourth Brother this time!

Chu Xuanao mused inwardly.

Fourth Prince Chu Xuan'an: Why don't you give it a try?

Last night, Chu Xuan'an had indeed been terrified. The strongest foundation under his command was this Celestial Phenomenon Realm expert from the Divine Kingdom, yet one Celestial Phenomenon Realm expert had vanished before his eyes.

Just like that, he was gone, wailing. There was no spectacular battle, and he didn't even know who did it. In the end, it was Gens who deduced from the residual resentment that it was the work of the heretical Blood Lotus Sect.

Terrified, Chu Xuan'an immediately ran to the Imperial Palace to find his Imperial Father.

Although Chu Xuan'an was not favored, he was still a prince of Dagan and served as a link between Dagan and the Divine Kingdom. Moreover, a Celestial Phenomenon Realm expert who couldn't even resist before disappearing...

Let alone Chu Xuan'an, even Chu Tianxiong was greatly alarmed.

At this moment, Chu Tianxiong sat in the Imperial Study, staring at the two corpses before him. He had been looking for half the night, his heart filled with mixed emotions. His gaze fell upon a short, hunched old man who was examining the bodies, and he said in a deep voice.

"Great Ancestor, have you found anything?"

The hunched old man stood up, his expression complex, but his eyes held intense curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. He hadn't found anything. Shaking his head, he said, "No. Judging by the aura, it is indeed the work of the Blood Lotus Sect."

Chu Yinghao, standing nearby, exclaimed in surprise.

"Great Ancestor, even you couldn't discern the method used?"

Chu Yinghao couldn't help but be astonished. The person before him was the Great Ancestor of their Chu Imperial Clan, a Heavenly Being Realm cultivator. Although his cultivation was not the strongest among the Chu clan, he was the oldest living member, a veritable fossil.

His lifelong hobby was all sorts of strange things—no, he liked things he hadn't seen before. To put it simply, anything he hadn't encountered before, be it dark arts, secret techniques, or strange artifacts, he had to study.

It could be said that he knew everything and understood everything, but... he couldn't say it, or he'd get beaten.

Having studied all schools of thought in his life, he was known as Chu the Undefeated. The main reason was that his methods were simply impossible to guard against.

No matter what cultivation method you used or what you excelled at, this old ancestor would have a way to counter you. He wielded various obscure secret techniques with ease, making it impossible to defend against, extremely bizarre.

In terms of knowledge and self-preservation, this old ancestor was second to none; no one in the world dared claim first.

Ninety-nine percent of the world doesn't know this person. Moreover, this Great Ancestor even created a peculiar eye-based Spiritual Power. If even he didn't discover it, then no one else can.

Upon hearing the Great Ancestor's words, everyone present had grim expressions.

This was the same as the results they had investigated. Judging by the resentment, it was indeed the Blood Lotus Sect's doing.

But was that possible?

If it was the Blood Lotus Sect, where were their experts? They knew very well. Some of them had even just returned from a meeting with people from the Blood Lotus Sect.

Those guys have been plotting for that matter recently, so why would they come to the capital of Dagan?

And how would those guys, like rats in a gutter, dare to come to Tiandu City?

Even if this person used the Blood Lotus Sect's methods, they could attack a Celestial Phenomenon Realm expert without leaving the slightest trace.

At this moment, Crown Prince Chu Xuanhao spoke.

"Imperial Father, what should we do about these two? Regarding the Divine Kingdom..."

In this room, the lowest in status were probably Crown Prince Chu Xuanhao, Prince Chen, and Second Prince Chu Xuantian.

No, the lowest in status should be the eunuch Li Yi, standing beside Emperor Gan Chu Tianxiong.

Hearing Crown Prince Chu Xuanhao's words, Chu Tianxiong smiled calmly and said, "What to do? Just send the bodies back. It's a good opportunity to see the Divine Kingdom's reaction and to give the Blood Lotus Sect some trouble.

Besides, what does this matter have to do with my Dagan?"

Following that, Chu Tianxiong made his decision and said loudly, "Alright, Old Ancestor, regardless of who caused this resentment or for what reason.

Since a move has been made, they are already in the game. No rush, they will eventually reveal themselves.

Send the bodies back to the Divine Kingdom and tell Fourth Prince that this matter is their own problem to deal with.

For now, let's focus on what's in front of us!"

Then Chu Tianxiong looked at Li Yi and commanded, "The plan has changed. Have Shadow make preparations. It's time for them to act. Transfer Iron Slave as well. This matter cannot afford any mistakes."

"Your command, this old servant will deliver the message shortly."

Li Yi nodded.

Hearing Chu Tianxiong's words, Crown Prince Chu Xuanhao and Second Prince Chu Xuantian exchanged glances. They wanted to speak but did not.

They knew that even if they spoke, it would be in vain. They had no say, and were powerless.

In the great hall, except for a few individuals, everyone else nodded. The important matters of the Imperial Clan were still more important.

Chu Yinghao looked at Chu Tianxiong, his expression somewhat complex. He seemed to have different thoughts in his heart, but ultimately he nodded.

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