Chapter 799: Within the Imperial Palace
Chapter 799: Within the Imperial Palace
September 25, 2017
In the imperial palace of Luoyang, within the private chambers of Emperor Ling of Han.
After the Imperial Guard was dispatched, not only did He Jin and his brother relax significantly, but even He Huanghou, who had been silent all along, spoke up at this moment.
"Your Majesty, the Third Princess acts without restraint and disregards imperial law. She publicly executed the Crown Prince's foster father, and I hope that after she is captured, Your Majesty will punish her severely!" Upon hearing these words, Emperor Ling of Han immediately broke into a cold smile.
"Severe punishment? The Third Princess should be punished for killing the Crown Prince's foster father, but what about you? Shouldn't you be punished for attempting to assassinate court officials?"
As soon as Emperor Ling spoke these words, He Jin and He Miao, the two brothers, shrank their necks and trembled all over. However, He Huanghou remained calm, showing no fear at all. Instead, she lifted her head and stared directly at Emperor Ling.
It must be said that He Huanghou had unique methods when dealing with Emperor Ling. Facing his intense anger, she neither said nor did anything. Merely by staring at him calmly, she caused Emperor Ling to back down.
Emperor Ling was the first to avert his gaze, and although he didn't say anything, his expression made it clear that he had softened significantly compared to before.
This situation made Zhang Rang, who was standing nearby, feel anxious. He was genuinely concerned about the Third Princess, but in this situation, there was nothing he could do. He could only watch from the sidelines and pray that the Third Princess would give up unnecessary resistance.
As long as the Third Princess stopped resisting and obediently followed the Imperial Guard, there would still be some room for negotiation later. He could even bite the bullet and speak a few words on her behalf. However, if the Third Princess chose to resist and was eventually captured, the situation might take an unpredictable turn.
It was evident that no one present believed the Third Princess could defeat the Imperial Guard.
On the one hand, the Imperial Guard was the strongest army in the Great Han. Additionally, the location they were in was the imperial palace, a place where, without Emperor Ling's permission, anyone who entered would have their strength significantly reduced, even if they didn't completely lose their martial prowess.
According to data, the martial prowess of all warriors who entered the imperial palace would be reduced by at least ten percent.
For a warrior with a power level of 90, a ten percent reduction meant they would be left with a maximum of 81, or possibly even less. Moreover, within the imperial palace, there were special restrictions that completely nullified the Third Princess's ability to resist. In this place, Emperor Ling was the only true ruler.
Under these circumstances, it was natural that no one would bet on the Third Princess. Everyone was waiting for good news from the Imperial Guard.
Indeed, news from the Imperial Guard soon arrived, but it wasn't good news.
"What did you say?"
When Emperor Ling heard that the Third Princess had killed her way to He Huanghou's chambers and unexpectedly encountered the Imperial Guard, and then learned about He Huanghou from the Imperial Guard's mouth before rushing over with a sword to this side, he was startled.
The Imperial Guard was the most powerful army in the Great Han. Could they not even hold back the Third Princess? Moreover, this was happening within the imperial palace. How powerful must the Third Princess be?
He Jin and He Miao, the two brothers standing nearby, couldn't help but tremble all over as they thought about this. Cold sweat immediately broke out on their faces, and they felt that their lives were once again hanging by a thread.
In comparison, although He Huanghou also frowned, she remained calm and didn't panic too much. She was well aware that as long as Emperor Ling was present, they would be absolutely safe.
On Emperor Ling's side, after a moment of surprise, he casually waved his hand, and without any apparent action, a light screen appeared before him, displaying the active figure of the Third Princess.
Through this light screen, Emperor Ling finally understood how the Third Princess managed to break through the Imperial Guard.
In fact, this wasn't anything strange. The Imperial Guard was indeed the strongest legion in the Great Han.
This legion was well-equipped and had high-quality personnel, but there was one aspect where they fell short—their combat experience.
In this regard, the Imperial Guard was indeed quite ordinary. At the very least, they couldn't compare to the Third Princess, who had emerged from the mountain of corpses and sea of blood. It was a fool's dream to think that this group of inexperienced soldiers could stop the Third Princess. She effortlessly broke through the Imperial Guard's formation and headed straight for Emperor Ling's chambers.
Along the way, although the Imperial Guard and the Forbidden Army tried to block the Third Princess, their efforts were in vain. On the one hand, the Third Princess was too strong, and on the other hand, the imperial palace was not an ordinary place. With its complex layout of numerous palaces, it was challenging for the Imperial Guard to form any effective encirclement. In contrast, the Third Princess, alone with her sword, could easily navigate through the palaces.
Even if the Imperial Guard occasionally managed to surround her, the Third Princess could effortlessly leap onto the roofs of the palaces and escape.
When He Jin and He Miao learned how the Third Princess had broken through the Imperial Guard, they immediately felt much more at ease. They believed that the Third Princess had merely used a clever strategy and that her strength wasn't that formidable after all. He Huanghou glanced at the light screen and said lightly, "The Third Princess is quite interesting. She actually came up with such a method."
A neutral statement, but in Emperor Ling of Han's ears, it sounded particularly grating.
And it was at this very moment that Princess San broke through the heavy encirclement and reached the uppermost level of Emperor Ling's chambers.
Princess San, with her domineering aura, held a crimson longsword as she appeared in the imperial chamber.
After landing, Princess San swiftly scanned the room with her eyes, quickly locking onto Empress He and her siblings. She then waved her sword, pointing directly at the trio.
"I've found you!"
Witnessing this scene, one could feel the sharp and intense sword intent and killing aura. He Jin and He Miao, the two brothers, shivered, and it took a great deal of effort for them to avoid peeing their pants and running behind Empress He.
"How dare you!"
As Princess San's sword pointed at Empress He, Emperor Ling, who had been filled with rage since her arrival, finally erupted.
Although he was a sickly and frail middle-aged man with no martial prowess, at this very moment, a simple roar of anger emerged, and a terrifying aura surged from within him.
This aura was different from his own, and perhaps even from all martial artists.
It wasn't a product of his own cultivation, but rather, it wasn't something that belonged to Emperor Ling. This was an aura belonging to a ruler.
Under this overwhelming heavenly might, almost everyone present knelt down, including Empress He, who had previously maintained an air of grace and dignity.
This was Emperor Ling's unique ability as the ruler. His overwhelming heavenly might was more powerful than any so-called 'Overbearing Tyrant Aura'.
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Under this heavenly might, even a martial powerhouse would kneel.
Because this might carried the fate of the entire Han Dynasty, and he represented the entire Han Dynasty. Emperor Ling was confident, and no one could stand before him when he unleashed this heavenly might, including Princess San!
As his aura expanded, Princess San, who had previously ignored him, now lowered her head, not even glancing at Emperor Ling.
Interestingly, Princess San didn't kneel. Instead, she held her sword upright, half-bending her waist and lowering her head, barely managing to stay standing. Though she didn't kneel, it seemed quite challenging.
He Jin and He Miao, the two brothers, seeing this, rejoiced inwardly. It seemed their lives were spared, while Princess San was about to face misfortune. However, both of them knelt obediently, not daring to utter a word as they could sense Emperor Ling's raging anger.
"Look at you, do you still consider yourself a princess? Drawing your sword at the slightest disagreement, so full of arrogance and killing intent! Who do you think you are? A bandit like Lu Hai Kong?"
Upon hearing Emperor Ling's scolding, Zhang Rang finally calmed down. Knowing Emperor Ling well, he understood that this scolding meant Emperor Ling still had some affection for Princess San. Even if she were to be punished, it wouldn't be too severe.
However, just as Zhang Rang's heart settled, Princess San's words immediately made it surge again.
"Don't interfere with my killing!"
Upon hearing Princess San's words, not only did Emperor Ling's anger surge, but even Zhang Rang, who was watching from the side, felt a chill run through his body. Princess San was truly reckless. How could she say such words? His Majesty was undoubtedly furious. How would this situation be resolved?
As expected, when Emperor Ling heard Princess San's words, his expression changed drastically, and the aura that had been surging within him instantly tripled. Princess San's half-squatting figure froze, and although she barely managed to stay standing, the marble floor beneath her feet shattered into pieces.
"Good, good, good, Princess San. It seems I've indeed been too lenient with you, and it's time to teach you a lesson!"
At this moment, everyone could hear Emperor Ling's raging anger. He Jin and He Miao, the two brothers, seeing this, couldn't help but smile.
In their eyes, Princess San was completely doomed. Even if she didn't die, she would at least suffer greatly.
However, just as this thought emerged, they noticed Princess San suddenly standing up, swaying slightly.
"Teach me? You're not worthy!"
The sarcasm in her words was at its peak. Emperor Ling's anger exploded, and his aura surged once more, pressing towards Princess San.
Yet, this time, Princess San showed no fear. She held her sword upright, and as she waved it, the crimson sword emitted a crimson glow. Emperor Ling's overwhelming aura bypassed her, and it was only then that he noticed the sword in Princess San's hand. After examining it for a moment, his expression changed.
"How did this sword end up in your hands!"
(End of Chapter)
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