The moment the word "rebellion" was uttered, everyone watching was stunned.
As City Guards deployed by the Royal Court, they exchanged uneasy looks. Not only did none of them dare intervene, not one even spoke up to stop it.
"..." The Western Emperor was somewhat speechless as well. His attempt at intimidation had failed; instead, he felt as though he was about to force the Qingqiu Fox Clan into rebellion.
Worst of all, two Fox Clan experts had already reached him, and both seized his arms.
He instinctively tried to unleash his power to shake them off, only to discover that their cultivation was no weaker than his. They forcibly gripped his arms and pinned his shoulders, restraining him. After locating his acupoints by touch, one of them drove more than a dozen needles into his body, sealing his cultivation.
Nearby, Ying Gang jerked his shoulder, making it clear he wanted no one touching him, but failed to shake off their hold. He immediately realized he had been careless too. Only now did he discover that several of Yin Ning's attendants had cultivation no weaker than his own. Two Fox Clan experts joined forces and subdued him on the spot.
Xi Quan began to panic. He tried to retreat into the nearby crowd, but a Fox Clan expert flashed over and pressed down on his shoulder, pinning him so firmly that he could not move.
The Western Emperor panicked too and snapped, "Do you know the consequences of laying hands on an official of the Royal Court?"
Yin Ning swept a cold glance toward him, then appeared before him as though she had teleported. With a sweep of her sleeve, she delivered a crisp, resounding slap.
The onlookers were shocked again. She had slapped a Regional Lord of the Royal