16: scheming against the Prince of Zhenbei

"You should know that Hongguang Town is the territory of our Primordial Immortal Sect. This is showing no respect for our Primordial Immortal Sect; it's truly detestable."

Li Changsheng said, "Those on the Demonic Path will stop at nothing in their cultivation. They have indeed done many atrocious and heartless things. Furthermore, their strength is formidable and they are incredibly difficult to deal with. However, since they dared to cause trouble in our Primordial Immortal Sect this time and slaughtered tens of thousands of people, I believe the higher-ups of our Primordial Immortal Sect will not sit idly by."

The two beauties nodded in unison. "That's right. After all, this place belongs to our Primordial Immortal Sect's territory, and they even injured Elder Liu. I heard that because of this, the Sword-Wielding Elder personally took action and killed those two little brats from the Blood River Demonic Sect."

"The Sword-Wielding Elder is a Nascent Soul Ancestor, after all."

The Primordial Immortal Sect.

In the Foundation Establishment Realm, one can become a Core Disciple or a True Disciple.

Once one steps into the Golden Core Realm, they become a True Disciple or an ordinary Elder.

And the Nascent Soul Realm corresponds to the rank of Grand Elder.

Beyond that is the Spirit Refining Realm, which is the level of the Peak Masters and the Sect Head. These are the true high-level figures of the Immortal Sect.

People from the Blood River Demonic Sect.

Li Changsheng didn't care at all.

Anyway, if the sky falls, those taller than him would deal with it.

What he needs to do now is to improve his cultivation.

The Great Qian Dynasty.

Last night, Li Qingyue didn't sleep all night.

The Prince of Zhenbei's intentions were as clear as day.

Furthermore, Li Qingyue received news that there were signs of movement among the troops under the Prince of Zhenbei. Three hundred thousand soldiers were massed outside the Imperial Capital.

Last night.

The Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion held a grand banquet.

More than eighty percent of the court officials gathered at the Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion.

"Imperial Uncle, are you about to make a move against me?"

Shangguan Feiyan said, "Your Majesty, the Black Ice Terrace has been wiped out, and the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Forest Army have long since defected to the Prince of Zhenbei. In this vast palace, there are no longer any troops at your disposal. The Prince of Zhenbei doesn't even need to launch a palace coup; he can directly force Your Majesty to abdicate."

"Furthermore, the Prince of Zhenbei has already ordered the entire palace to be sealed off. Even if you wanted to flee, there's probably nowhere to go."

Li Qingyue said, "What? Are you afraid?"

Shangguan Feiyan shook her head. "Feiyan is not afraid. If the Prince of Zhenbei wants to kill this servant, he will have to step over my corpse."

Li Qingyue said, "You are indeed loyal and devoted."

"Let me ask you, are the medicinal herbs I asked you to prepare ready?"

"They are ready."

Shangguan Feiyan said, "This servant handled it personally. They have been refined into medicine and should be delivered to Your Majesty very soon."

"Is that so?"

Li Qingyue smiled and asked, "Feiyan, how long have you been with me?"

Shangguan Feiyan said, "Ever since Your Majesty ascended the throne, I have always been by your side."

Li Qingyue said, "And how have I treated you?"

Shangguan Feiyan said, "Like sisters."

Li Qingyue suddenly erupted with a terrifying Aura. She stared coldly at Shangguan Feiyan and said, "In that case, why did you betray me?"

Shangguan Feiyan trembled all over and shook her head. "Your Majesty, this servant is loyal to you and has never betrayed you."

Li Qingyue snorted coldly. "Even now, you're still making excuses."

"My medicine should have already been delivered to the Prince of Zhenbei's hands. I just don't know if he has taken it yet."

The Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion.

The banquet ended.

After seeing off the officials, and after Shangguan Feiyan delivered the Spirit Medicine that Li Qingyue had ordered to be refined, he immediately had someone inspect it.

Upon learning that it was actually a Spirit Medicine for improving cultivation...

Greed instantly arose in his heart.

Of course.

Still doubtful, he didn't take it immediately. Instead, he found a few people to test the medicine. When he saw that these people's cultivation had significantly improved, he could no longer sit still.

He also took the Spirit Medicine.

The moment he took the Spirit Medicine...

The massive medicinal power rushed straight to his Dantian.

The expected increase in cultivation did not occur; instead, he spat out blood, his Dantian shattered, his True Qi went berserk, and he fainted on the spot.

The Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion instantly fell into chaos.

"Quick, call the Imperial Physicians!"

This medicine...

Was prescribed by Li Changsheng.

For those below the level of an ordinary Martial Arts Grandmaster, it can improve cultivation.

But once one reaches the Peak of a Martial Arts Grandmaster or above, it becomes a dose of poison.

Once taken, the Dantian shatters, and the person becomes a cripple.

Unfortunately...

It's not lethal.

Since things had reached this point...

Shangguan Feiyan also knew there was no need to continue the charade.

She stood up and asked, "When did Your Majesty discover that I was one of the Prince of Zhenbei's people?"

Li Qingyue said, "You don't need to know that. You only need to know that in my eyes, you are already a dead person. You were the one who told the Prince of Zhenbei the secrets of the Black Ice Terrace, weren't you?"

"Speaking of which, I was the one who caused Song Fei's downfall."

Shangguan Feiyan said, "So it was the destruction of the Black Ice Terrace that made Your Majesty suspect me."

"Your Majesty wants to kill me."

"Unfortunately, I wonder if Your Majesty has the ability."

"It just so happens that if I kill Your Majesty, it will be a great merit in the eyes of the Prince of Zhenbei."

"Seeking death."

Li Qingyue raised her hand and struck out with a palm.

Such a traitor...

Must be killed without mercy.

Shangguan Feiyan let out a chuckle. "Your Majesty is only at the Peak of the Acquired Realm, while I am at the Innate Realm of martial arts. Do you really think you're a match for me?"

But in the next moment.

Shangguan Feiyan's voice came to an abrupt halt.

Her neck was instantly grabbed by Li Qingyue.

She was lifted up like a little chicken.

"I don't know if I should call you stupid. You're just at the Innate Realm. With Brother Changsheng's help, even a Grand Martial Arts Master is nothing more than trash to me."

"Actually, I have you to thank. I didn't have enough time. If the Prince of Zhenbei had launched a rebellion and forced a palace coup now, I really wouldn't have been able to do anything to him and would have had to abdicate. But now, because you delivered the Spirit Medicine I wanted to refine to the Prince of Zhenbei, you've bought me some time."

"Unfortunately, it's not the time to kill him yet; otherwise, he would already be a corpse."

The entire court of civil and military officials has been bought off by the Prince of Zhenbei.

Killing him just like this...

Would do more harm than good.

Unless he is killed in front of all the officials to intimidate the court...

Only then can her position as emperor be secure.

As soon as she finished speaking.

Li Qingyue directly snapped Shangguan Feiyan's neck.

"Guards, drag this corpse away and feed it to the dogs."

The crisis was temporarily resolved.

This bought time for Li Qingyue.

Although the Prince of Zhenbei's power was immense and seventy to eighty percent of the court officials had defected to him...

There were still some loyal ministers.

Otherwise, her role as Empress would have been in vain.

Knowing that the Prince of Zhenbei might be severely injured, his martial arts crippled, and that he would have no time for rebellion or to worry about her...

Li Qingyue immediately acted decisively.

Step one.

Take control of the Imperial Guards.

Step two.

Take control of the Imperial Forest Army.

However, the Imperial Forest Army was not that easy to control.

After a busy day.

Li Qingyue arrived at her Bedchamber early and fell into a dream.

As she fell into a deep sleep.

Li Changsheng sensed it immediately.

He directly brought her into the dream.

They appeared inside the Corpse King Cave.