Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 314 The Black Robe Man Moves Out

Jiujiujiu quickly replied: "Your Majesty, that's not the case. It was spread by a group of eunuchs." His tone was firm, but his eyes revealed a hint of nervousness, knowing that the leak of this news was no trivial matter.

The emperor frowned, and a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes: "Eunuch? How did they know about this?" His voice rose a few degrees, with an obvious questioning tone, and his eyes shot towards Jiujiujiu like lightning, making Jiujiujiu shiver.

Jiujiujiu swallowed and answered carefully: "Your Majesty, when Lin Feng and Commander Jin were discussing the Star Blade, they happened to pass by the eunuchs' room and were unfortunately heard by the eunuchs in the room." Beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, and he was uneasy, fearing that the emperor would blame him.

After hearing this, the Emperor nodded slowly, and the look in his eyes changed from dissatisfaction to contemplation. After a moment, he seemed to suddenly understand something, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he said to himself: "It turns out that Lin Feng is killing someone with a borrowed knife!" A complex look flashed in his eyes, which showed both understanding of Lin Feng's move and worry about the situation getting out of control.

Seeing that Jiujiujiu seemed to have something to say, the Emperor narrowed his eyes slightly with a scrutinizing look in his eyes: "Do you have anything else to say?" His tone was calm, but there was an unquestionable majesty that made Jiujiujiu feel uneasy.

Jiujiujiu's face showed hesitation, his lips trembling slightly, wanting to speak but not daring to. He knew in his heart that if he spoke of this, it would cause an uproar, and he might be implicated in it, but he dared not disobey the Emperor's orders, and he fell into a fierce struggle within himself.

Seeing him hesitate, the emperor's face darkened and he said in a stern tone: "I order you to speak, don't hide it!" His eyes became extremely sharp, as if he could see through Jiujiujiu's mind, and the majestic aura pressed towards Jiujiujiu like a surging wave.

Jiujiujiu sighed helplessly, gritted his teeth, and said with a stiff upper lip: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, the gambling house and the Cao family in Xixuan City are all related to Xinghai Peak." His voice trembled a little, and after he finished speaking, he didn't dare to breathe, and lowered his head even more, as if he wanted to hide himself.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor's expression suddenly grew solemn. He slowly stood up and paced back and forth in the hall. His dragon robe swayed with his steps, making a gentle rustling sound, and each step seemed to touch the hearts of the people. The Emperor's eyes revealed deep worry, knowing that this meant that Xinghai Peak's influence had begun to quietly infiltrate. Although it was only on the surface at the moment, if it was allowed to develop, the consequences would be disastrous. Especially if they infiltrated the officials, the entire empire would be plunged into a huge crisis, like planting countless bombs at the foundation of the empire, ready to explode at any moment.

Jiujiujiu was full of doubts and couldn't help asking, "Your Majesty, Xinghai Peak is now a huge force. It has never been involved in worldly affairs. It only comes out to select people when the Tianjiao Selection Competition is held according to the contract with the empire, and there has been no movement since then. But why are there some families and other forces that are now involved with Xinghai Peak?" He raised his head, his eyes full of confusion, and looked at the emperor, hoping to get an answer from the emperor.

The emperor stopped, looked at Jiujiujiu with deep eyes, and said slowly: "Now the empire seems calm, but in fact there are undercurrents. The five major sects are all ready to move. Take Xihai City for example. In fact, the mayor of Xihai City has already secretly surrendered to Jiuhuang Pavilion. This sign is obvious. The ambitions of these sects are obvious. They want to divide the empire and even want to rule the entire empire." The emperor's voice was low and powerful, and every word was full of worry about the fate of the empire. It echoed in the hall like a ringing alarm bell.

After hearing this, Jiujiujiu seemed to understand something and nodded slightly: "Your Majesty is wise, I understand." There was a hint of realization in his eyes, and he had a deeper understanding of the current complicated situation.

The emperor nodded slightly and waved his hand: "You can leave." His tone returned to calm, but there was still an lingering solemnity in his eyes.

Jiujiujiu felt as if he had been pardoned. He bowed respectfully and then slowly withdrew. His steps were a little hurried, eager to leave this stressful hall.

A moment later, Jiujiuliu was summoned. He stood tall and straight, his steps steady and powerful, each one brimming with the composure of a secret agent. He entered the hall, and upon seeing the Emperor, he immediately knelt on one knee, clasped his fists in salute, and addressed him in a loud and resolute voice, "Your Majesty!" His eyes were filled with loyalty and awe, and he stared intently at the Emperor, awaiting his command.

The emperor looked at Jiujiuliu and said seriously, "Jiujiuliu, Xihai City is now short of a city lord, and I have decided to let you take up this position temporarily. From now on, you will be called Shi Huang. This name means that you have to infiltrate the Nine Emperor Pavilion and try to get hold of something that holds something against the Nine Emperor Pavilion. In this way, we can take the opportunity to wipe out the Nine Emperor Pavilion in one fell swoop." The emperor's eyes revealed a determination. This was an important decision that concerned the life and death of the empire, and there was no room for error.

Jiujiuliu's heart trembled. He knew very well the difficulty and danger of this mission, but he did not hesitate at all. His eyes became more determined and he responded loudly: "Your Majesty, don't worry. I will live up to the mission!" His voice echoed in the hall, showing his determination.

The emperor nodded with satisfaction: "Go, get ready quickly, and set off immediately." His eyes were full of expectation, hoping that Jiujiuliu could successfully complete the mission and resolve the crisis for the empire.

Jiujiuli clasped his fists and saluted again, "As you command!" He then stood up, turned, and strode out of the hall. His figure quickly disappeared into the depths of the palace, carrying the emperor's trust and the hopes of the entire empire, he embarked on a journey full of unknowns and dangers.

On the western edge of the vast empire, West Sea City lies like a dazzling yet fragile pearl, set at the edge of the earth. Beyond the city, an ancient and mysterious forest stretches endlessly, a natural barrier separating the unknown from the mundane world. On ordinary days, the forest is almost eerie in its tranquility. Sunlight filters through the dense foliage, casting patches of light that seem unable to dispel the perpetual chill. Only the occasional crow's cry pierces the still air, stirring an uneasy feeling.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the woods grew increasingly eerie. Twenty or thirty figures in black robes appeared like ghosts, their robes appearing especially dark in the dim light, as if cut from the abyss of darkness. Each wore a strange mask, each with a myriad of features. Some resembled the ferocious forms of evil spirits, others the bloodthirsty forms of Asuras. Icy eyes shone through the holes in their masks, a chilling chill.