Treading the Stars
Chapter 3138

The Battle Begins

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At that moment, with Bu Qing leading the way, Mu Ke saw the massive mech atop the walls of Imperial City. It stood within the Imperial Court, with only a small part exposed, so it wasn't particularly conspicuous.

"This mech is called Emperor Killer. It belongs to Pillar of the Nation Huan Zhan. Huan Zhan is the Imperial Academy's chief instructor and once taught the current generation of Shang Huang. Emperor Killer is equipped with the sharpest blade the Infinite Empire has forged since its founding. That blade is also called Emperor Killer, so the mech bears the same name," Bu Qing explained.

Mu Ke looked up at it. The sharpest blade, was it? He really wanted to feel its edge.

"What about Huan Zhan?" Mu Ke asked.

Bu Qing shook her head. "I can only bring you this far. My identity can't be exposed, and even in the past, I wasn't qualified to request an audience with Lord Huan Zhan. His standing is even higher than my father's. Even Shang Huang treats him with respect."

"A photo," Mu Ke said.

Bu Qing easily found a photo of Huan Zhan. It wasn't a secret—after all, he had served as the Imperial Academy's chief instructor, and Pillar of the Nation wasn't a secret either.

Mu Ke casually grabbed a handful of dust and raised his hand. The wind carried it toward the Imperial Court, past the walls and the mech Emperor Killer, and off into the distance.

"He's inside the mech."

"What now?" Bu Qing asked.

"Wait."

Elsewhere, Big Sister had also spotted an Infinite Mech, with Hong Yi leading the way.

"This Infinite Mech is called Pain. It belongs to Lord Ying Du, one of the Pillars of the Nation. Lord Ying Du rarely takes action, but whenever he does,

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