46: Imperial decree from the Empress! Imperial conferment! The power to execute first and report later!

"Indeed, it's easy to get things done when you have connections in the Imperial Court!"

Shen Tianxing had initially thought there would be some trouble, but he never expected Ye Qingyu to resolve it so easily.

He didn't know what she said, but it didn't matter.

What mattered was that he could leave the city tonight.

As for any punishment he might face upon his return, that was not his concern.

"Let's go!"

"From now on, you will temporarily travel under the identity of the Demon and Monster Division. We'll discuss the charge of forcefully leaving the city when you return."

After Ye Qingyu returned, she leaned close to Shen Tianxing. Amidst the lingering fragrance, her voice whispered in his ear.

"Mm, thank you for this!"

Ye Qingyu's voice was very soft, but they were a little too close. Shen Tianxing felt a slight tickle in his ear and couldn't help but take a small step back, creating some distance.

"..."

Noticing Shen Tianxing pulling away, Ye Qingyu paused slightly. But then, she reacted, a blush flashing across her cheeks, and her cold, beautiful eyes showed a hint of bewilderment.

"It's getting late, let's depart quickly!"

With that, she turned and walked away directly.

"Let's go, Brother Shen!"

Ling Feiyang patted Shen Tianxing's shoulder and also left.

This time, the Demon and Monster Division and the Martial Suppression Division acted simultaneously. The number of experts from both divisions leaving the city reached over a thousand, and this was only one batch.

Everyone had urgent tasks.

"Mm!"

Shen Tianxing nodded and, under the angry glares of the Imperial City Guard commanders and soldiers, left the Imperial City... Imperial City, Seven Star Pagoda.

Empress Yan Yuzhu stood atop the tall pagoda, her bright, moon-like eyes flashing with a sharp glint as her gaze suddenly turned towards the city gate.

A smile involuntarily appeared on her lips.

"Interesting. I remember you mentioning this person to me before; his name is Shen Tianxing."

"A Cultivator at the third level of the Zizai Realm—such Aptitude is extraordinary."

Nothing could escape Yan Yuzhu's eyes.

Unless she chose not to pay attention.

If she paid attention, everything inside and outside the entire Imperial City would be transparent.

Given her Realm of Cultivation, Shen Tianxing's Realm of Cultivation was not much, but the last time she heard of him, he was only in the Vajra Realm.

In such a short time, he had a Breakthrough to the Zizai Realm. Such Aptitude made even her pay a bit more attention.

Xing Yao's eyes also looked towards the city gate. What happened there naturally fell into her eyes as well.

That unparalleled Saber Intent, vast and solemn, was filled with the Qi of a supreme ruler!

Under the fierce and unstoppable Saber Qi, he could retract and release it at will. Such strength, appearing in a Cultivator who had Cultivated for decades, might not seem strange.

But appearing in Shen Tianxing, it was completely different.

It was no wonder that the Empress, who usually looked down on all beings, was also astonished and curious.

"Your Majesty, is he capable of great use now?"

A sixteen-year-old in the Zizai Realm was too rare. Searching the entire Great Qi Imperial Dynasty, it would be difficult to find a few more such astonishing individuals.

Even if there were, they would have come from famous sects!

Yet, Shen Tianxing was merely a minister of justice in the Purgatory Division!

An Executioner's humble background, yet possessing such Heaven-Defying Cultivation Aptitude, destined him for greatness!!!

Yan Yuzhu's gaze lingered on the departing figure for a long time without speaking.

But in her exquisitely beautiful eyes, a sharp glint shone, as if countless thoughts had flashed through her mind in an instant.

Xing Yao's eyes held a smile; she remained silent.

For an Empress of such unparalleled wisdom and strategy, to be momentarily indecisive when facing Shen Tianxing was truly rare.

The longer the Empress pondered, the more it proved her high regard for Shen Tianxing!

A gentle breeze brushed her face, her long hair fluttering!

The Empress's exquisitely beautiful face showed no ripple of emotion.

Swish!

Suddenly, she lightly raised her delicate hand, and a golden scroll abruptly flew out from her sleeve!

The scroll was not large, spreading open in the air to about a foot!

On the blank scroll, emanating a golden luster, characters spontaneously appeared, transforming into golden light!

A vibrant red imperial seal entered her sight!

Once the characters filled the scroll, it transformed into a golden streak of light and pierced through the air!

"As if I were personally present!?"

"Your Majesty actually values him so highly!"

Even with her thorough understanding of the Empress, Xing Yao hadn't expected the Empress to issue an imperial edict to Shen Tianxing!

"Your Majesty..."

She wanted to say, wouldn't it be too much emphasis?

Yan Yuzhu seemed to have guessed her meaning, glanced at her, smiled, and clapped her hands.

"Alright, let me see how far he can go. The opportunity has been given to him."

"It's up to his fortune now."

As the words fell, Yan Yuzhu's figure vanished from the Seven Star Pagoda... Shen Tianxing, along with Ye Qingyu and the others, left the Imperial City and galloped into the distance.

However, they hadn't even gone ten li!

A boundless, overbearing aura suddenly enveloped everyone!

"Who's there?"

Ling Feiyang and the others were greatly alarmed.

They had just left the Imperial City; could they have been ambushed already?

Judging by that aura, it was too overbearing and terrifyingly powerful!

Buzz!!!!!

Before anyone could react, a golden light in the sky illuminated an area of several tens of li.

A golden scroll descended from the heavens!

"It's Your Majesty's personal imperial edict!!!"

The so-called personal imperial edict actually meant 'as if I were personally present.' Seeing this imperial edict was like the Empress herself being present!

Such prestige!

It was only heard in legends; people from the Demon and Monster Division and the Martial Suppression Division had never seen it!!!

The golden scroll slowly unfurled, and a majestic sound, like the gentle hum of the Great Dao, resonated in everyone's ears!

Even Shen Tianxing was seeing such a display for the first time!

He wondered inwardly if this was to punish him?

Forcibly breaking through the city gate seemed... like a serious crime.

But there was no need to alarm Your Majesty, was there?

"By imperial decree, I hereby bestow upon Shen Tianxing of the Purgatory Division the position of Grand Minister of Justice!!"

"You shall exercise the authority of the Purgatory Division on my behalf!!!"

"All demons, monsters, and ghost Cultivators—execute!!"

"All who disrupt my Imperial Dynasty—execute!!"

"All who escape from prison, regardless of their alignment—execute!!"

Three 'execute' characters, filled with Killing Intent, exploded in the sky. Within a hundred li radius, everyone could hear them clearly!

It left everyone utterly shocked!

Ye Qingyu, Ling Feiyang, and the experts from the Demon and Monster Division and Martial Suppression Division standing with Shen Tianxing all gasped in astonishment, their mouths wide open.

An empress's sacred edict!!!

It was actually for Shen Tianxing!

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"

Shen Tianxing cupped his hands in a bow. The golden scroll transformed into a streak of light and landed in Shen Tianxing's hand.

With this imperial edict, Shen Tianxing now represented the Empress in exercising authority!

He had the power to execute first and report later!!!

This made everyone incredibly envious.

"Brother Shen, you... how could this be...?"

Ling Feiyang pointed to the sky, then looked at him, a dazed expression on his face.

Given their status, it was impossible for them to have contact with the Empress.

Now, with the Empress's imperial edict personally delivered, Shen Tianxing suddenly became mysterious.

Even Ye Qingyu, now looking at Shen Tianxing, had eyes filled with surprise and doubt.

"Alright, it's just an imperial edict, nothing to make a fuss about!"

"I have urgent matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave of you all. Thank you for tonight!"

Shen Tianxing was in a hurry to leave.

Time waits for no one!

He had to seize the time and rush to Tianyuan City as quickly as possible!