novelraw Chapter 805 - 301: The Empress Was Burgled? (×) The Empress Did the Burgling! (√)
Chapter 805 - 301: The Empress Was Burgled? (×) The Empress Did the Burgling! (√)
Suddenly, wails echoed without end.
In the chaos, no one noticed, a shadow slipped away from the wall, leaving the prison behind.
It was the day of the Great Sacrifice, and turmoil erupted in the Capital City. The Sky Scale Guard activated emergency measures, and government officers rushed to the Imperial Palace to protect it.
At this moment, the drill ground was deserted, and Chu Heng’s figure appeared.
He didn’t leave immediately but turned his steps toward the Fire Department Court.
Inside the Government Office, he glanced around and saw the black cat trapped in a cage, his brows furrowed slightly.
"Is this what you’re looking for?"
"It’s just an ordinary little cat, doesn’t seem special..."
"Alright, I understand."
Chu Heng murmured to himself and stepped forward to open the cage door.
The black cat sensed the commotion, slowly opened its eyes, and upon seeing Chu Heng, it appeared slightly dazed, with a trace of bewilderment and confusion.
"Meow?"
"Come with me."
Chu Heng gestured with his hand.
The cat, as if unable to control its body, stood up and followed.
Exiting the Sky Scale Guard’s gates, chaos reigned outside. People scattered in all directions, and the air was thick with the scent of gunpowder.
"It seems this Intense Burning Powder is more potent than I thought."
Chu Heng’s gaze cooled as he walked into a nearby alleyway.
In the depths of the alley stood a black sedan chair, and an old man stood beside it, hands at his sides. This was none other than Duan Zhongmou, the mansion steward supposedly "slain" earlier by Chu Yanli.
Seeing Chu Heng, he quickly stepped forward to greet him.
"Young Master, you have suffered..."
"Those words are unnecessary. How is the task proceeding?" Chu Heng asked in a deep voice.
Duan Zhongmou replied, "Chu Yanli, the Crown Prince, and others are trapped in the temple. It will take some time for them to return. Lian Jianfeng has already gone to the Imperial Music Bureau to arrest Yu’er and Liu Miaozhi."
Chu Heng further inquired, "What about the Demon Suppression Department?"
Duan Zhongmou stated, "A section of the grand array has been destroyed, temporarily disabling the demon energy detection function. Yuan Junfeng is personally leading the repairs, but Ling Yishan remains inactive."
Chu Heng shook his head and said, "It’s fine. That person has already prepared for this, the old man can’t cause much trouble."
Hearing this, Duan Zhongmou’s expression became solemn.
Since that presence had spoken thus, it must be a sure thing.
"Wu Lie might have realized something is amiss. It’s unwise to stay in the Capital City longer. Let’s leave first, and deal with other matters later."
Chu Heng stepped into the sedan chair, and the cat leaped up after him.
"Yes," Duan Zhongmou acknowledged.
The black sedan rose into the air, swiftly disappearing at the end of the alley.
...
East Suburb, Demon Suppression Department.
A hulking figure, cloaked in a hood, walked slowly into the courtyard.
The stationed Tributor, seeing this person, frowned and said, "Halt, who are you?"
The hulking man said nothing, the shadow beneath his hood glimmered with the character "Ding," and he reached to open his coat.
At the sight, the Tributor froze on the spot.
Beneath the robe wasn’t flesh but countless black beetles!
Scarlet lights flickered, revealing numerous single-eyed crimson eyes, enough to make one’s scalp crawl!
"Demon—"
The Tributor’s face turned to horror, just as he was about to call out.
With a piercing buzz, the beetles took flight, sweeping toward him like a black storm!
Wherever they passed, the blue bricks corroded, flowers and plants withered!
As the swarm was about to engulf the Tributor, an elderly voice echoed:
"So it’s finally come."
Whoosh—
Wind rose abruptly.
A hunched figure appeared out of nowhere, standing in front of the Tributor.
Reaching out a hand, he gently tapped the void, sending out an invisible ripple, pausing the airborne insects as if time had stopped.
"Only you alone?" Ling Yishan slightly raised an eyebrow, dissatisfied, "Isn’t that underestimating us?"
"Just me is enough."
The hooded man’s voice was bizarre, as if many vocal cords merged into one, "An Ultimate Venerable at death’s door, is it still venerable?"
The scarlet eyes blazed, shooting rays of red light, weaving into a giant eye in the sky, overlooking Ling Yishan, its gaze both cold and compassionate, as if it could see through all things in the world.
Ling Yishan’s expression grew a bit grave.
Besides facing Yu Youhan and Ji Hongxiu, this was the third time he’d felt such immense pressure!
"Hand over the Array Map, live; resist, die." The hooded man stated in a deep voice.
"Tsk, quite the boastful tone, you want to kill this old man?"
Ling Yishan slowly straightened his hunched figure, his coarse cloth robe fluttering without wind, as he pulled up a cold smile at the corner of his mouth, "If you have the guts, try it?"
...
...
South Suburb Temple.
As the scarlet smoke dissipated, the military officers’ cultivation gradually recovered.
This time, aside from the Imperial Army suffering heavy casualties, with hundreds dead, the court ministers also lost more than a dozen officials, among whom were not lacking high-ranking officials of the Second and Third grades, and the others were at least injured.
It is foreseeable that even if this calamity is safely endured, the political situation will inevitably undergo a reshuffle!
The state of affairs will change drastically compared to the past!
Chen Mo’s mind was not on this; he quickly approached Eunuch Jin, saying urgently, "Eunuch, we can’t delay any longer, I must immediately rush back to the Capital City!"
Eunuch Jin naturally knew the reason, pondered slightly, then asked, "Did you acquire the Magic Artifact that the Demon Clan used just now?"
"Here it is."
Chen Mo handed over the black spike to him.
Eunuch Jin weighed it, muttering, "A mysterious iron smelted from lightning wood? Though not too rare, it is specifically used to counter the Yin Sha Formation. The Demon Clan indeed came prepared..."
He injected True Yuan into the spike and then slashed fiercely towards the void.
——
Accompanied by a sound like tearing silk, a large breach was cut into the half-transparent barrier.
Warm sunlight beamed through, spreading over the broken walls and ruins, giving everyone a surreal feeling.
Eunuch Jin returned the spike to Chen Mo, nodding, "Mr. Chen, please go ahead, leave this place to me, guaranteeing Her Majesty the Empress and your father will be safe and sound."
"Much obliged, Eunuch."
Chen Mo cupped his hands.
Worried about the Empress obstructing him, he didn’t dare say much to her, lightning flashed, and he soared into the sky.
Watching the distant streak of light, the Empress frowned her willow brows, a hint of worry floating between her brows and eyes.
Eunuch Jin spoke softly, "Your Highness, the Capital City might not be safe now either, we are less than ten miles from the garrison camp of the Jingji, we could temporarily go there to avoid the danger."
"Alright."
The Empress nodded.
Even if she is concerned, at this time the bigger picture must take precedence.
"Li’er, why don’t you come with us too?"
"No."
Chu Yanli shook her head, her face like frost, yet there seemed to be a fire burning in her eyes, "I have more important things to do, I can’t wait another moment."
Elsewhere.
Chen Mo sped towards the Capital City.
Through billowing thick smoke, he could see the chaotic scenes from afar.
The situation was more dire than he thought; the area from Prince Yu Mansion to South City Gate was almost completely destroyed, streets collapsed, houses crumbled, the air was filled with harsh cries echoing.
The sight was desolate, resembling purgatory on earth.
Chen Mo clenched his teeth, veins stood on his neck, his speed increased a few more notches.
"Chu Heng!!"
Yet, besides his full-hearted anger, he was somewhat puzzled; so much commotion had been caused, but the Empress was never seen...
"The home is about to be robbed, where has the Empress gone?!"
...
...
Northern Territory, Desolate Domain.
The red mountains stretched endlessly, when viewed from high above, looked like ugly scars on the vast earth.
On the tower, the Wolf Demon responsible for guarding the pass was lazily yawning, but suddenly, a primal fear made him shiver, his fur stood on end.
?!
Looking up, his pupils suddenly trembled.
Unknown when, the sky full of clouds had turned a shade of Qing Bi, like a vast ocean, with no edge in sight.
——
Raindrops fell, landing on his head.
Actually piercing right through his skull!
The Wolf Demon’s expression froze, his vacant gaze reflected a purple figure.
The woman stood with hands behind her back, her skirt fluttering, as a blue tide from the sky poured down, engulfing the entire mountain range in an instant!
Wherever the blue tide reached, whether it be living creatures or vegetation, all were annihilated, returning to nothingness!
Without any warning, and no time to react, thousands of Demon Clan, along with nearly a hundred miles of mountains, were wiped out! Only pitch-black voids were left on the ground!
Yu Youhan slowly walked through the air, moving forward.
Looking at the distant towering peak, her eyes were full of indifference.
"The master of revival for the Demon Clan?"
"If you had lain low for ten more years, perhaps the Demon Clan truly would have the capital to make a comeback... Sadly, targeting Chen Mo was the biggest mistake of your life."
"Let the lives of these millions of clansmen pay for your mistake."