480: The imperial city was shaken

Boom!!!

When this golden giant Dragon appeared, an earth-shattering Dragon's roar resounded through the sky. Not only was this underground cave enveloped by infinite Dragon Qi, but even the entire Imperial Capital experienced a terrifying phenomenon at this moment!

Within the Imperial Capital, golden light covered the sky, and a golden Dragon-shaped phantom appeared in the air!

It attracted the attention of countless people.

"Oh my god, what's in the sky? A golden giant Dragon, what's going on? How can there be a legendary Dragon here? Could it be that Dragons really exist?"

"It can't be real. I've never heard of a giant Dragon appearing anywhere. This Dragon looks illusory. Could it be that a Cultivator is going to attack our Imperial Capital again?!"

"It's possible. In the past year, our Great Qi Dynasty has expanded its territory, killed countless Cultivators, and annexed dozens of Dynasties. It's possible we've attracted stronger opponents! Could it be the Holy Heaven Demon Sect?"

On the streets, vendors, merchants, and officials all looked up at the sky at this moment.

Fear was evident in everyone's eyes.

What people fear most are unknown things, especially existences that transcend their understanding. They carry infinite oppressive power, as if life could be drained at any moment. How could they not be afraid?

For a time, the streets were enveloped in an atmosphere of fear, panic, and terror. Even the Cultivators who had arrived from various places felt extremely flustered when they saw this scene.

Because no one had ever seen such a scene; it had completely surpassed the understanding of ordinary Cultivators.

"It's the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi of Great Qi. This is a phenomenon of the Dragon Vein manifesting, but the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi of Great Qi is controlled by the Empress. How could it easily reveal its true form?"

A sharp-eyed Cultivator saw the problem. This was an elderly Loose Cultivator in the Soul Palace Realm, who immediately recognized the issue.

"Dragon Vein manifesting, could it be that a master has arrived? Could it be that those people from the Holy Heaven Demon Sect are still unwilling to give up and are targeting our Great Qi Dynasty again? Is the Empress going to make a move?"

The existence of the Holy Heaven Demon Sect had long become a topic of conversation in Great Qi. In the battle in the Western Regions a year ago, the Holy Heaven Demon Sect was defeated by Shen Tianxing, but this also exposed them to the eyes of countless Cultivators in Great Qi.

Everyone knew what kind of opponent Great Qi faced, but not many people were afraid.

Because Shen Tianxing, the Chief Director of Great Qi's Three Departments, said that the people of the Holy Heaven Demon Sect would not easily appear again.

After a year, this phenomenon appeared too suddenly, making it easy for people to associate it with the Holy Heaven Demon Sect making a comeback!

"Quick, report to the Three Departments and ask them to take action!"

...Many Cultivators headed towards the Three Departments' yamen.

Throughout the Imperial Capital, the Martial Suppression Division, Demon and Monster Division, and Qimen Division were specifically established to deal with the numerous Cultivators in the world. They had gained the upper hand in battles against Cultivators from various dynasties. Now, facing another challenge, they would certainly take action.

At this time, in the Martial Suppression Division, where the Three Departments' yamen was located, several old fellows had already gathered, standing above the Martial Suppression Division, looking at the phenomenon covering the entire Imperial Capital.

Qi Zhenxiao, the Chief Director of the Purgatory Division, also came. He scratched his head and said, "Strange, this Imperial Dao Dragon Qi suddenly erupted, the Dragon Vein vibrated, revealing its true form. Besides Your Majesty, no one should be able to activate it."

"Could it be caused by Your Majesty?"

They understood the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi best and could tell at a glance that the scene before them was not caused by someone targeting Great Qi.

Instead, it seemed more like it was activated by the Empress herself.

"The Empress hasn't been in seclusion these days, so why would she activate the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi? Is something wrong? Why don't we go into the palace to take a look?"

Situ Kuanglei, the Chief of the Demon and Monster Department, was a little worried.

Now is the time when the Great Qi Dynasty is expanding like a broken bamboo. The Empress is crucial. Without her to hold down the fort, Great Qi's offensive would inevitably decline.

She absolutely cannot have any problems.

Xie Tianjian glanced at the two of them, his gaze falling on an old man beside him.

This old man wore a starry sky robe and looked somewhat aged, but his eyes were extremely deep, as if they contained the sun, moon, and stars, making it impossible to see to the bottom.

This old man was the current Chief of the Qimen Division. Ever since Xing Yao left with Shen Tianxing, the Qimen Division could not remain leaderless.

The old man had been in the Qimen Division for over a hundred years. His Qimen oddities were extremely refined, and he had even received instruction from Xing Yao. His cultivation was also good, so he was promoted to Chief of the Qimen Division by the Empress.

Xie Tianjian said, "Shen Xingmen, what have you found out?"

Speaking of the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi, among the Three Divisions Experts, he was the most knowledgeable.

Xie Tianjian was very rigorous and would not make random conjectures. Situ Kuanglei and Qi Zhenxiao's words were too unreliable.

Shen Xingmen had now entered the Soul Palace Realm and was skilled in deduction. After a long while, he finally spoke.

"I sense Your Majesty's aura, but this Imperial Dao Dragon Qi seems to be separating from Your Majesty. It's unknown whether it's a blessing or a curse."

Shen Xingmen's words carried a hint of solemnity and deep worry.

"What! Is the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi separating from Your Majesty? If so, wouldn't Your Majesty's cultivation Realm plummet?"

Situ Kuanglei was shocked, and the expressions of the others were also extremely worried.

These high-ranking officials of Great Qi knew that the Empress's strength was closely related to the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi. Once separated from the Dragon Qi, it would definitely cause immense harm.

In severe cases, it could even lead to death!

Throughout the generations of Great Qi emperors, some had tried it. Although the reason was unclear, more than one or two emperors had died suddenly after doing so!

Xie Tianjian frowned tightly and said, "Your Majesty cannot be in trouble. The Imperial Capital is in chaos right now, and we must share Your Majesty's worries and not let the Imperial Capital be unstable."

"Send people to appease the subjects, and let's go to the Imperial City to take a look!"

"Good idea, let's go!"

Everyone was very anxious. Shen Xingmen's deduction ability was not bad, and they trusted him greatly.

Even he felt that the Empress might have a problem, so it must be true.

Before leaving, Situ Kuanglei transmitted a message to his Disciples, instructing them to immediately go to various parts of the Imperial Capital with experts from the other Divisions to stabilize the people's morale, and at the same time, to guard against anyone from the annihilated Dynasties causing trouble during this time... "Chief Directors, please stop. The Imperial City is closed!"

Just as Xie Tianjian and the others arrived outside the Imperial City, the Imperial City Guard stopped them.

Normally, if they left the Imperial City, no one would stop them. The Empress had specifically issued an imperial edict that these Chief Directors could have an audience with her at any time.

Now they were actually stopped outside the Imperial City, which showed that there really was a problem inside!

"We need to see Your Majesty immediately, quickly move aside!"

Situ Kuanglei was worried about the Empress's safety, and his attitude was somewhat forceful.

Xie Tianjian and the others didn't even have time to stop him.

However, fortunately, these Imperial Guards also knew their identities and were not too rude; instead, they quickly explained.

"Sirs, Your Majesty has commanded that no one is to be seen."

"Everyone, await the imperial edict!"