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Chapter 617: The Black Armor Troops Emerge!
Chapter 617: The Black Armor Troops Emerge!
A sharp aura washed over them.
Without a word, the Miao King grabbed the Liang Emperor from his back and used him as a shield.
Seeing the black-winged bird fly past the Liang Emperor's face, the Miao King patted his chest. "It's a Sky Rat! I almost thought it was a projectile!"
The Liang Emperor, seething with anger, replied, "…!!"
Lu Yuan said to Lu Qi, "Hey, you better use that thing in your hand soon, or you won't have the chance once we're outside."
Lu Qi's eyelashes trembled as he walked to the side.
Lu Yuan crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow with a smile.
After the first stone door opened, there were a second and a third.
The long corridor had a total of nine doors.
The last one was a massive gate made of black iron, the true entrance to the Imperial Tomb.
The Miao King put down the Liang Emperor and, with immense excitement, pulled open the black iron gate.
"Finally… Damn it!"
The Miao King slammed the black iron gate shut!
Outside the Imperial Tomb, a row of archers stood ready.
The Liang Emperor asked, "What's wrong now?"
The Miao King, in a bad temper, replied, "What's wrong? You should be asking what's wrong with you! Where did all those archers come from? Were you planning to shoot me? Do you know how hard it was to carry you all this way? Not only do you not show gratitude, but you even want to repay kindness with treachery!"
The Liang Emperor said strangely, "I didn't order them to kill you."
The Miao King asked suspiciously, "Really not you?"
The Liang Emperor replied, "I haven't even left to call the troops yet."
The Miao King scratched his head. "That's true."
Lu Yuan glanced at Lu Qi, who remained calm.
Lu Yuan handed the sleeping child to the Miao King. "I'll go check."
"Help me out."
The Liang Emperor said calmly.
Lu Yuan replied, "Grand Emperor, you should rest a bit in the Imperial Tomb. Let me and my second brother handle it."
Lu Qi frowned. "Why me?"
Lu Yuan smiled and pointed at Bao Zhuzhu. "If not you, then her?"
The Miao King finally held the child he had been longing for and couldn't stop smiling.
Hearing Lu Yuan's words, he kicked Lu Yuan away. "Get lost!"
Lu Yuan's lips curled. "Let's go, Second Brother."
Lu Qi frowned, but since the Liang Emperor didn't say anything, he reluctantly followed.
Lu Yuan said to Lu Qi, "You open it."
Lu Qi, displeased, opened the black iron gate.
Whoosh!
An arrow shot through the air, aiming for Lu Qi's forehead.
Lu Qi's expression changed, and he quickly grabbed the arrow.
"Stop! It's the Duke!"
A man gave the order, and the archers lowered their bows.
The deputy general dismounted and bowed to Lu Qi. "Duke!"
Lu Qi recognized him; he was a trusted general under his great-uncle Hu Lie, named General Wang Yong.
Lu Qi looked at him deeply. "General Wang."
General Wang said, "Duke, you are..."
Before he could finish, Lu Yuan stepped out from behind the black iron gate.
General Wang's words got stuck in his throat as he looked at Lu Yuan in shock. "Crown Prince?"
Lu Yuan smirked and pulled back his left sleeve, revealing a dagger pressed against Lu Qi's waist.
General Wang instinctively took a step forward. "Crown Prince, what do you mean by this?"
Lu Yuan smiled. "Can't you see, General Wang? Tell your men to back off, or I'll kill him!"
General Wang's face darkened. "Crown Prince, killing a prince is a capital offense. Even you, Crown Prince, can't act without restraint!"
"I won't kill him, but do you think I can walk out of here alive today? Since you're not planning to let me go, I'll take one with me. Fair, right?"
Lu Yuan's voice was loud enough for the Liang Emperor and the Miao King, standing by the black iron gate, to hear.
Lu Qi hurriedly gave Wang Yong a meaningful glance, signaling him to shut up.
Unfortunately, Wang Yong didn’t see it.
Wang Yong said sternly, "Release the Duke, we can talk things out."
Lu Yuan replied, "I have nothing to talk about with you. Either let us pass, or he dies!"
Wang Yong glared coldly at Lu Yuan, then turned to Lu Qi and asked meaningfully, "Duke, did you see His Majesty in the Imperial Tomb?"
Lu Yuan said, "You have the nerve to mention my Grand Emperor! My Grand Emperor was ambushed in the Underground Palace, falling into a trap. His fate is still unknown. Instead of searching for him, you’re trying to corner me here?"
Lu Qi frowned.
Wang Yong, upon hearing this, realized that the Liang Emperor was most likely dead. A trace of disdain flashed in his eyes.
"The Crown Prince’s Manor has colluded with the Miao King, plotting rebellion. Their crime is punishable by death!"
Lu Yuan sneered, "Which eye of yours saw my maternal grandfather plotting rebellion? My maternal grandfather and my Grand Emperor are on good terms!"
Wang Yong said, "The Miao King’s murder of His Majesty is known to all!"
Lu Yuan said nonchalantly, "Is it known to all, or are you just making it up?"
Before Wang Yong could respond, Lu Yuan continued, "In the Imperial Tomb, those assassins chasing us—weren’t they sent by your General’s Manor? The real rebels are you, not us!"
Wang Yong retorted, "Huang Changsun, stop spouting lies!"
"Enough!"
Lu Qi interrupted Wang Yong, "All of you, retreat three miles!"
Wang Yong exclaimed, "Duke!"
Lu Qi said, "Is my word no longer effective? Retreat three miles!"
"But—"
"No buts! Retreat!"
Lu Qi’s tone was firm.
Wang Yong clenched his fists and said to Lu Qi, "Duke, though you are the heir to the throne, this time, I cannot obey your orders. The Great General has given his command..."
"Enough!"
Lu Qi gritted his teeth.
Lu Yuan laughed, "You should stop, let him speak."
"Hey, brat, how much longer are you going to waste time with them? Capture the leader first, take down that little bastard!"
The voice of the Miao King came from behind the Black Iron Gate.
Wang Yong’s brows furrowed, "Miao King?"
He raised his hand.
The archers drew their bows to full tension.
Lu Qi shouted, "Wang Yong, stop!"
Creak—
The Black Iron Gate slowly opened.
Wang Yong gave the order, "Release your arrows!"
"I’ll see who dares!"
The Liang Emperor coldly emerged from the Imperial Tomb.
All the archers froze.
Wang Yong was stunned, "Your Majesty?"
The Liang Emperor said coldly, "Do you still recognize me as your Emperor?"
Due to the force, he swayed and coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"Grand Emperor!"
Lu Yuan supported him just in time.
The Miao King tied the young boy to his back with a cloth and walked out boldly, saying to the Liang Emperor, "You’re not up to it again, are you?"
Wang Yong, seeing the weakened Liang Emperor, clenched his fist and made a gesture that only his soldiers understood: "Bold rebels, daring to kidnap the Emperor! Rescue the Emperor! Execute the rebels!"
With his gesture, the archers released their arrows in unison.
But they weren’t aiming to kill the Miao King.
Their targets were Lu Yuan and the Liang Emperor.
At the critical moment, Wang Yong lunged forward, grabbing Lu Qi and rolling to the ground to avoid the rain of arrows.
Just as the arrows fell like meteors, a squad of Black Armor Troops, wielding gleaming shields, descended from the sky, forming an impenetrable wall in front of the Liang Emperor, the Miao King, and Lu Yuan!
(End of Chapter)
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