579: Let's see who dares to stop us.
Five days later.
The ancient warship arrived outside the Chitian Ancient Kingdom's capital city.
This was a colossal city, not the endless yellow sand one might imagine; instead, it was an oasis, with lush green mountains, clear waters, and abundant spiritual energy.
The ancient city walls were towering and thick, covered with mysterious rune Restriction. Inside the city, countless magnificent palaces and pavilions stood, their imposing aura amplified by the protective array that shimmered above, its light flickering with profound mystery.
“Stop!”
As the ancient warship approached, a Middle-aged General in black armor on the city wall spoke with an indifferent expression.
General Mo Lian took out a token: “I am a general of the Chitian Guard’s Seventh Army Camp…”
The Middle-aged General directly interrupted General Mo Lian, saying indifferently: “This General knows who you are. I am Xu Sheng, a captain of the Scarlet Sky Army. Today, there are orders from above that no one from outside is allowed to enter the city! Not even the Chitian Guard.”
“……”
Upon hearing this, General Mo Lian couldn't help but frown slightly. Not allowing entry into the city, it seemed they were still targeting the Imperial Daughter.
The Scarlet Sky Army was a formidable force, on par with the Chitian Guard, and was controlled by Marquis Chichang.
Marquis Chichang was a Dragon Transformation Realm expert of the Chitian Ancient Kingdom, possessing terrifying strength. He was also the Third Prince’s maternal uncle, holding immense influence within the Ancient Kingdom.
General Mo Lian said in a deep voice: “My Chitian Guard is directly subordinate to the Scarlet Heaven Monarch and has the right to freely enter and exit the capital. Captain Xu, by not allowing us to enter the city this time, are you acting on the Monarch’s orders, or Marquis Chichang’s orders?”
“Naturally, it is by the Monarch’s order!”
Suddenly, a middle-aged man and woman appeared on the city wall.
The middle-aged man wore a black robe, his demeanor majestic, emanating a terrifying aura.
The middle-aged woman wore a golden long dress, her face stern, and her aura was equally strong.
“Greetings, Marquis Chichang.”
“Greetings, Empress Yuanjue.”
Xu Sheng and the others quickly bowed.
These two were precisely Marquis Chichang and Empress Yuanjue, both peerless experts at the early stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm.
They were also siblings, holding immense influence within the Ancient Kingdom.
It could be said that seventy percent of the Chitian Ancient Kingdom’s power was controlled by these two, and many ministers followed their lead.
As for the Scarlet Heaven Monarch, he was now more like a puppet.
Your Highness Qin Fuguang’s return this time might change this situation, which was why many people did not wish for her to return.
Marquis Chichang ignored Xu Sheng and the others, his gaze falling upon the ancient warship as he said indifferently: “Your Highness Qin Fuguang has returned?”
Your Highness Qin Fuguang walked out from a room on the ancient warship. She looked at Marquis Chichang and said with a rich smile: “What? Marquis Chichang doesn’t wish for my return?”
“What do you think?”
Marquis Chichang’s expression was indifferent. With his cultivation in the Dragon Transformation Realm, there was no need for him to humble himself before a mere Dragon Transformation Realm girl.
Empress Yuanjue stared at Your Highness Qin Fuguang with a cold gaze: “Juefeng’s soul tablet is shattered. Was this your doing?”
She had sent Qin Juefeng to deal with Your Highness Qin Fuguang, but she never expected Qin Juefeng to die. This matter was certainly related to Your Highness Qin Fuguang, but Qin Juefeng had a Divine Court expert by his side, so how could Your Highness Qin Fuguang have killed him?
Your Highness Qin Fuguang smiled and said: “What are you saying, Empress? I’m afraid I don’t quite understand. I haven’t seen my Third Brother.”
“You don’t understand? This Empress heard you were returning and specially sent Juefeng to welcome you, but he was killed by you. Your Highness Qin Fuguang, first you murdered your father, and now you kill your own younger brother. Your crimes are truly heinous! Today, this Empress will apprehend you, this wicked woman.”
A strong killing intent appeared in Empress Yuanjue’s eyes. She flicked her sleeve, and a spear in a soldier’s hand instantly shot towards Your Highness Qin Fuguang.
Boom!
Just as the spear was about to approach the ancient warship, a Middle-aged General in scarlet armor suddenly appeared. He casually reached out and caught the spear.
“Wei Wuyan!”
Empress Yuanjue looked at the Middle-aged General with a gloomy expression.
“Greetings, General Wei!”
General Mo Lian quickly bowed, a sigh of relief escaping her heart.
This Middle-aged General was precisely the commander of the Chitian Guard, Wei Wuyan, also an expert at the early stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm.
Wei Wuyan waved his hand gently at General Mo Lian, then shouldered the spear and looked at Empress Yuanjue with a rich smile: “Empress, you are already quite old, don’t get angry so often! Anger easily turns people into old crones.”
“You…”
Empress Yuanjue’s face darkened.
“Wei Wuyan, how dare you be so presumptuous!”
Marquis Chichang stared at Wei Wuyan with a chilling tone, his Dragon Transformation Realm power erupting and locking down Wei Wuyan.
Wei Wuyan looked at Marquis Chichang, the smile on his face instantly vanishing. He said coldly: “This General thinks you, Marquis Chichang, are the one being truly presumptuous. Since when can my Chitian Guard not enter this capital city?”
“This is the Monarch’s will.”
Marquis Chichang said indifferently.
Wei Wuyan scoffed: “The Monarch has been in a coma for over a month. He hasn’t issued such an order. In this General’s opinion, someone is falsely transmitting a royal decree.”
Empress Yuanjue said indifferently: “This is His Majesty’s will. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed without mercy.”
Wei Wuyan gripped the spear and pointed it at Empress Yuanjue: “Whoever dares to obstruct my Chitian Guard from entering the city, this General will kill them!”
Marquis Chichang extended his hand, conjuring a war halberd. He looked down on Wei Wuyan: “Then let’s have a spar! This Marquis wants to see how much trouble you, alone, can stir up.”
He only needed to stop Wei Wuyan; Empress Yuanjue could then easily kill Your Highness Qin Fuguang and the others.
“Hmph!”
Wei Wuyan snorted coldly, his aura fully erupting.
Marquis Chichang moved, instantly attacking Wei Wuyan. Within the same realm, Wei Wuyan was only evenly matched with him.
Boom!
Wei Wuyan and Marquis Chichang clashed once, and violent power swept in all directions, causing dense cracks to appear on the ancient warship.
“……”
Empress Yuanjue’s eyes were bloodthirsty, and she abruptly charged towards the ancient warship.
Buzz!
At this moment, the sky instantly turned blood-red, and a mysterious force sealed Empress Yuanjue.
“What?!”
Empress Yuanjue’s heart tightened. She looked at the ancient warship with difficulty; there was an expert on this ancient warship.
Inside a room on the ancient warship.
Qin Honglian walked out expressionlessly. She glanced at Empress Yuanjue, then unleashed a palm strike from across the air.
Slap!
A crisp sound rang out, and Empress Yuanjue was instantly sent flying more than ten meters, a crimson palm print left on her face.
Wei Wuyan and Marquis Chichang, who were clashing nearby, immediately stopped. They looked at Qin Honglian on the ancient warship, their eyes narrowing.
Who was this person?
They couldn't discern her cultivation.
“Who are you?”
Empress Yuanjue covered her face, staring at Qin Honglian with an angry expression.
“Ant, kneel!”
Qin Honglian’s tone was indifferent, and a wave of pressure erupted.
Boom!
Empress Yuanjue’s body became uncontrollable, instantly forced to kneel in the void.
This filled her with humiliation, but her heart was churned by stormy waves. Who exactly was this woman?
“A bunch of ignorant juniors.”
Qin Honglian said indifferently.
She looked at Your Highness Qin Fuguang: “Enter the city. I’d like to see who dares to stop you.”
“Yes, Old Ancestor!”
Your Highness Qin Fuguang respectfully bowed.
The ancient warship continued to move forward, and no one dared to step forward to block it.
Xie Weilou looked at Qin Honglian and smiled faintly: “Young lady, you are truly impressive.”
“……”
Qin Honglian glanced at Xie Weilou, not bothering to pay attention to this boy.
After the ancient warship entered the city, Wei Wuyan immediately followed it.
Empress Yuanjue stood up, her eyes venomous, staring fixedly at the ancient warship.
Marquis Chichang immediately stopped her, saying in a deep voice: “That person is extremely formidable. Don’t act rashly; let’s investigate her background first.”
Crack!
Empress Yuanjue clenched her fists, took a deep breath, suppressing the rage in her heart. She said sharply: “No matter who she is, I will make her pay the price.”
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