Chapter 1269: Revealing the Dagger When the Map Ends
Chapter 1269: Revealing the Dagger When the Map Ends
November 26, 2017
In the Capital Military Camp, within Chang'an City!
Just as the roar echoed outside Chang'an City, Diao Chan, who had been lurking in Dong Zhuo's Manor since early morning, began her operation, accompanied by the Shadow Assassins who were slightly affected by the roar.
Diao Chan and her team had received Qin Mu's orders to wait for a noticeable anomaly outside Chang'an City before taking action.
In truth, Diao Chan had no trust in Qin Mu at all. The only reason she followed his orders and acted according to his instructions was that she was well aware of her limitations; with her strength, capturing Li Ru within Dong Zhuo's Manor was nearly impossible. Thus, she had no choice but to comply with Qin Mu's directives.
As it turned out, Diao Chan's decision was incredibly correct.
Although Dong Zhuo's Manor had already been stripped of most of its Strength 90+ generals, it didn't mean they were completely defenseless.
A thousand-strong unit of Black Demon Cavalry remained in the manor, and even without their warhorses, their combat prowess remained formidable.
These thousand cavalrymen were survivors of a previous incident, each fiercely loyal to Dong Zhuo, and their bodies were imbued with terrifying demonic auras. Despite their Strength values ranging only from 60 to 70, each of them could enter a demonized state.
In their demonized state, these thousand soldiers could almost reach a Strength of 80.
A thousand soldiers with a Strength of 80, focused on defending Li Ru and ready to notify Dong Zhuo at the slightest disturbance, were a formidable obstacle.
Even if Diao Chan had a Strength of 90, it was uncertain if she could have rescued Li Ru from the Black Demon Cavalry, let alone with a Strength over 100.
However, at this very moment, as Diao Chan made her move, she discovered that her greatest obstacle, the thousand Black Demon Cavalry, was no longer a hindrance. Their demonic auras had gone berserk, leaving them unable to stop her.
With the only threat neutralized, Diao Chan and her team effortlessly stormed the room where Li Ru was being held.
But as Diao Chan and her team entered the small room, she froze in shock. Instead of Li Ru, a woman dressed in white, ethereal like an exiled immortal, stood there.
...
In the Imperial Palace within Chang'an City!
As the monster roared, the young emperor stood up, holding a black Imperial Seal in his hands, and walked towards the Dragon Vein deep within the palace.
Chang'an City, the first capital of China known as 'Jing', and the first true city of the Huaxia civilization, had been the capital of the Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties. It was older than Luoyang and should have possessed a stronger humanistic fortune.
Although the fortune had gradually shifted eastward to Luoyang due to dynastic changes, the Dragon Vein still existed within Chang'an City.
The Dragon Vein, when left unattended, seemed useless, as Lu Hai Kong had discovered when he inadvertently triggered various natural disasters across southern Bingzhou.
However, neglecting it could lead to dire consequences if it fell into the wrong hands.
Qin Mu, for instance, intended to utilize the Dragon Vein within Chang'an City.
To achieve this, he quietly approached the young emperor while managing Dong Zhuo's military and political affairs and had the Imperial Seal in the young emperor's possession dyed black. He instructed the emperor to place the seal within the Dragon Vein when the anomaly occurred outside Chang'an City.
Qin Mu didn't reveal the purpose or reason behind his request, only ordering the emperor to do as he was told.
The young emperor didn't question the order, for despite his youth, he possessed a mature mind. He understood that he had no power to resist, whether it was Dong Zhuo or anyone else.
As the young emperor held the black seal and walked out the door, their group came to an abrupt halt.
"Your Majesty, I'm sorry, but this way is blocked!" The Grand Historian brandished his spear, a mocking smile tugging at his lips.
...
In Dong Zhuo Manor, the Imperial Palace, and various corners of Chang'an, wave after wave of troops emerged, revealing all of Qin Mu's recent preparations to the light of day.
However, before these arrangements, born from the shadows, could be set in motion, another wave of troops appeared, shattering Qin Mu's carefully laid plans.
...
Meanwhile, outside Chang'an City, near the giant funnel...
Dong Zhuo coldly shifted the knife in his hand, pointing the blade at Qin Mu, who had just teleported moments ago.
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Qin Mu's face was filled with astonishment, his complexion turning slightly pale. His right arm had been severed, and the wound was pitch-black!
Just then, as the roar of a wild beast echoed, Qin Mu was shocked by Dong Zhuo's sudden and ruthless strike. If not for Qin Mu's quick reaction and instant teleportation, he would have been sliced in two.
Despite his swift response, Qin Mu's situation was far from ideal, evident from his pale face and the wound on his right shoulder. However, what concerned him more at this moment was Dong Zhuo's transformation!
Qin Mu couldn't fathom why Dong Zhuo had suddenly turned so ruthless.
"Lord Dong, what are you doing?" Qin Mu gently touched his right shoulder, his eyes turning icy. "If you cut me down, who will save Li Ru for you?"
Dong Zhuo paid him no heed and, without a word, flashed before him once more, slashing down with his knife again!
"Damn it! This bastard's gone mad!"
Startled, Qin Mu teleported again, narrowly avoiding Dong Zhuo. His face contorted with distress.
Qin Mu's mind raced, unable to comprehend why Dong Zhuo had suddenly attacked.
From his perspective, the situation was entirely under his control, and Dong Zhuo had no reason or courage to strike at him.
"Something must have gone wrong!"
Qin Mu understood, but Dong Zhuo gave him no time to think, relentlessly pursuing him.
Facing the relentless Dong Zhuo, Qin Mu gritted his teeth and decided to use his trump card. "Dong Zhuo, before you swing that knife again, you'd better contact your people and check if Li Ru is still with you!"
(End of Chapter)
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