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Chapter 272 Your Majesty, Someone Has Broke into the Palace
Dian Wei's appearance relieved Jin He.

As the commander of the Imperial Guards, Jin He was responsible for the safety of the palace. He knew better than anyone how serious the consequences would be if these four people were allowed to penetrate deep into the palace.

You should know that the imperial palace has an empress dowager, some unmarried princesses, and some of the late emperor's concubines.

If something goes wrong, who can take responsibility?

The most important thing is the safety of the emperor.

If these four people were to threaten the emperor's safety, then Jin He, as the commander of the imperial guards, would be guilty even if he were to die a thousand deaths.

But now that Dian Wei has appeared, Jin He is much more at ease.

With Dian Wei around, Jin He believed that with Dian Wei's strength, these four young men, no matter how strong they were, would not be able to easily penetrate deeper into the imperial palace.

Dian Wei stepped in front of Jin He, flipped his palm and sucked the short halberd that had fallen beside Jin He back into Dian Wei's hand.

Dian Wei glanced at the golden crane on the ground and asked in a low voice, "Commander Jin, are you alright?"

Jin He moved his lips; "No...it's alright, Commander Dian, you must capture these four thieves..."

Jinhe's voice was extremely weak.

Zhou Wudao, being a half-step Celestial Being, was not an ordinary half-step Celestial Being who could be compared to other worldly people.

His full-force attack would likely kill even a Grandmaster at their peak, let alone a Grandmaster like Jin He at the late stage.

Jinhe was extremely lucky to have only suffered serious injuries and been kept alive by Zhou Wudao's full-force attack.

"Don't worry, Commander Kim, with me here, they won't get away."

Dian Wei could tell that Jin He's injuries were not good, so he didn't say anything more and simply waved his hand: "Immediately send Commander Jin down for treatment."

A small squad of imperial guards immediately came over and carried away Jinhe, who had gradually fallen into a coma.

After the golden crane was carried away, Dian Wei glanced around.

Seeing the corpses of the Imperial Guards scattered all over the ground, Dian Wei's ugly face became slightly ferocious.

Dian Wei looked at Zhou Wudao and the other three.

When Dian Wei saw Zhou Wudao's face, he was clearly stunned for a moment, just like Jin He and the others had reacted before, a look of surprise flashing across his face.

Although Dian Wei was astonished that Zhou Wudao looked exactly like His Majesty, he knew that this was not His Majesty.

His Majesty is currently in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, a fact that Dian Wei knows.

Dian Wei suppressed his surprise and coldly asked Zhou Wudao and the other three, "Do you know where this place is?"

The three young men, Zhou Qian and his companion, stopped attacking the moment Dian Wei appeared and instead stood with Zhou Wudao.

Faced with Dian Wei's fierce gaze, Zhou Wudao and the other three no longer looked as relaxed as before, but instead frowned slightly.

"who are you?"

Zhou Wudao looked at Dian Wei, his eyes flickering slightly.

Zhou Wudao never expected that the person who had just repelled him with a short halberd was such an ugly man.

However, Zhou Wudao had to admit that the ugly man did have a very strong presence.

Zhou Wudao felt an unprecedented pressure and an inexplicable threat from Dian Wei.

Zhou Qian and his two companions shared the same feeling.

Zhou Qian and the other two youths never expected that in this secular world, someone could defeat Zhou Wudao with a single blow, making them feel pressured and threatened.

It should be noted that even in the Tianshan Mountains, the four of them are among the most prominent figures in the younger generation.

Zhou Wudao, in particular, was a genius even in the Tianshan Mountains.

Among those of the same cultivation level, there are very few who could defeat Zhou Wudao in a single blow.

But who would have thought that such a person would exist in this mundane world?

Furthermore, it seems that the other party is not older than them.

This inevitably shocked Zhou Qian and the other two.

If it were an older generation figure who had defeated Zhou Wudao in one blow, Zhou Qian and the other two could more or less understand it.

However, Dian Wei's youth surprised Zhou Qian and the other two. They were astonished that there was such a genius in the mortal world who could rival them.

"Judging from your armor, you must be a guard in this palace!"

"Your strength is quite impressive. It's rather surprising to find a guard of your caliber in this palace."

“We are from the main family of ‘Tianshan’, go and inform your emperor!”

Zhou Wudao was somewhat surprised. There was actually a master in the palace who could defeat him with a single blow, which was quite unexpected for him.

However, they didn't come to the palace to make enemies. They had already done enough and there was no need to continue fighting with the palace guards.

Therefore, Zhou Wudao looked at Dian Wei and spoke again.

Upon hearing Zhou Wudao's words, Dian Wei's sharp gaze turned even colder; "I don't care who you are, since you know this is the imperial palace, you should understand the consequences of trespassing."

“Even if you are the Emperor of Heaven, trespassing into the palace and attacking the Imperial Guards is a capital offense.”

Dian Wei unleashed his aura and, without a word, swung his short halberd at Zhou Wudao.

These people forced their way into the palace, killing many imperial guards, and even dared to brazenly demand that he inform the emperor.

Really looking for death.

Dian Wei didn't care who they were or where they came from.

If they dare to trespass into the palace and act recklessly within its walls, Dian Wei will not be lenient with them.

Seeing Dian Wei make a move, Zhou Wudao's expression immediately turned cold.

"Humph."

"Did you think that by launching a surprise attack and repelling me, you had the right to provoke me?"

“You ant, I didn’t want to fight you anymore, but since you’re so determined to die, I’ll grant your wish.”

Zhou Wudao's aura erupted, and his killing intent surged.

Obviously.

Zhou Wudao was also enraged.

As a genius, even in the 'Tianshan' region, no one dared to provoke him so arrogantly.

How dare a mere ant in the mortal world lay a hand on him? He's courting death.

Dian Wei's aura was indeed powerful, but in Zhou Wudao's eyes, an ant, no matter how strong, was still just an ant.
No matter how strong worldly people are, can they compare to those who are involved in worldly affairs?

A sharp sword appeared in Zhou Wudao's hand, and he thrust it out to meet Dian Wei.

boom……

The two figures instantly clashed in mid-air.

Swords flashed and halberds flashed.

Zhou Wudao and Dian Wei were both powerful individuals who had reached the half-step Celestial Realm.

Furthermore, neither of them were ordinary half-step Celestials.

One is a genius from the 'Tianshan Mountains', whose combat prowess is unparalleled.

One is a hero of all time, a valiant warrior who drove a tiger across a ravine.

Imagine the scale of the commotion when these two people fight.

Waves of golden light gradually spread out from the vortex of the two combatants, shaking the entire imperial palace.

Below, Zhou Qian and the other two youths watched the two fighting in the air, their expressions gradually becoming serious.

"Who exactly is this ugly man? It's unbelievable that he can fight Wudao like this."

A young man watched the two fighting in the air and said in a deep voice.

They all sensed that Dian Wei was very strong, but they didn't expect him to be this strong, able to fight Zhou Wudao to a standstill. This was far beyond their expectations.

Zhou Qian's lips curled into a smile; "Hehe, Zhou Wudao has finally met his match."

“If Zhou Wudao were to lose to this worldly person, he would lose face big time.”

Zhou Qian watched the two fighting in the air with a hint of schadenfreude.

Although their expressions were somewhat grave, they weren't particularly worried. While Dian Wei could fight Zhou Wudao to a standstill, they didn't believe he could be a match for Zhou Wudao.

The gap between the secular world and their past is not so easy to bridge.

News has spread that someone has forced their way into the palace.

As the fighting raged on this side, waves of imperial guards poured in from all directions.

Even the Imperial Guards stationed at the West Garden were all mobilized.

Such a commotion was so great that no one in the palace failed to notice it.

……

Cining Palace.

The Empress Dowager had just finished her Buddhist prayers when she sensed the commotion outside.

The Empress Dowager glanced at the old palace maid and asked, "What's going on outside? Why is there such a commotion?"

After the old palace maid helped the Empress Dowager sit down, she said, "Your Majesty, someone has broken into the palace and has already stormed the gates."

"I heard that the palace gate guards failed to stop the intruders. They have killed many imperial guards, and even Commander Jinhe was seriously injured."

"Now, all the Imperial Guards have been mobilized."

The news has just reached the Cining Palace.

Therefore, the old palace maid knew what was happening outside.

what?
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's brows furrowed immediately.

The fact that someone dared to break into the imperial palace shocked even the Empress Dowager.

"Who is so bold as to storm into the palace?"

The Empress Dowager frowned and asked.

The old palace maid shook her head; "I don't know yet, I've only heard that the people who stormed into the palace are very powerful."

"However, Your Majesty can rest assured. With Commander Dian in the palace, no matter how strong those people are, they can never be a match for Commander Dian."

An old palace maid comforted the Empress Dowager.

Dian Wei's strength is well-known; he is a half-step Celestial Realm expert with a record of killing opponents of the same level.

Throughout the world, few can rival Dian Wei.

With Dian Wei guarding the palace, those who stormed in couldn't cause any real trouble.

Upon hearing the old palace maid's words, the Empress Dowager's already furrowed brows furrowed even more deeply.

Having navigated the treacherous waters of the inner palace for decades, the Empress Dowager naturally possessed far deeper insights than the average person, having attained her position.

Since these people dared to openly storm the palace, they must not be ordinary people.

Ordinary people wouldn't dare to do that. Given the current power of the Great Zhou Dynasty, even the four major clans wouldn't dare to do such a thing.

Thinking of this, the Empress Dowager immediately said to the old palace maid, "Send someone to find out immediately who broke into the palace and what the situation is."

The Empress Dowager was somewhat worried.

He feared that those who stormed the palace would be worldly people.

If those worldly people were to storm the palace, that would be troublesome.

"Yes, Queen Mother."

Seeing the Empress Dowager's urgency, the old palace maid dared not delay and immediately turned and left.

……

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Zhou Chen sat upright on the dragon throne, his face grim.

The "Assassin's Tower" first intercepted and killed Zhou Zhan, the Prince of Kao Shan, then assassinated Xun Yu, and also assassinated officials sent by the Ministry of Revenue to various places, killing three officials of the Ministry of Revenue.

This infuriated Zhou Chen.

Generally speaking, the most taboo thing for gangsters like this is to openly provoke government officials.

However, this "assassin's den" specifically targets and assassinates officials of the imperial court.

What is this if not a provocation against the imperial court, an act of defiance against the court?
Cao Zhengchun kept his head down.

He knew this would definitely anger His Majesty.

The assassination of three officials from the Ministry of Revenue is no small matter.

"Cao Zhengchun".

"I will give you three days. I don't care what methods you use to investigate the 'Assassin's Tower's' lair. After three days, I want to see the 'Assassin's Tower' destroyed."

"I need to know who is behind this?"

Zhou Chen looked at Cao Zhengchun and said, word by word.

The assassination of three Ministry of Revenue officials directly enraged Zhou Chen.

If the 'Assassin's Guild' cannot be eradicated and the mastermind behind its assassinations of court officials cannot be found, the court's prestige will be utterly disgraced.

This is something Zhou Chen cannot tolerate.

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhengchun immediately bowed and said, "This old servant obeys the decree."

No sooner had Cao Zhengchun finished speaking than a commotion and the sounds of fierce fighting erupted outside.

Zhou Chen and Cao Zhengchun's expressions both changed.

"what happened?"

Zhou Chen stood up abruptly.

With Zhou Chen's current strength, he can't hide anything from the outside world.

Why would such fierce fighting suddenly erupt inside the palace?
Just then, a palace eunuch rushed into the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"Your Majesty, someone has trespassed into the palace. The guards at the palace gates were unable to hold them off, and the intruder has already broken through the gates."

"Commander Jinhe was also seriously injured and unconscious. Commander Dian has already rushed over."

The eunuchs and guards hurriedly reported this.

"what?"

"Has someone stormed the palace?"

Zhou Chen was stunned, thinking he had misheard.

What kind of place is this palace?
Who in their right mind would dare to storm the palace? Isn't that courting death?

However, after repeatedly confirming with the eunuchs and guards that someone had indeed broken into the palace, Zhou Chen was furious.

"Asshole."

"Who is so bold as to storm the palace?"

Zhou Chen slammed his hand on the dragon table and asked angrily.

Cao Zhengchun was also startled. This imperial palace was no ordinary place; it was the most inviolable place in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Now someone actually dares to defy the world and storm into the palace. This can't just be described as audacious; this is courting death!
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Guards have reported that those people are from the main family of 'Tianshan' and have asked Your Majesty to go out and greet them. Upon hearing this, the Imperial Guards are going to arrest those people."

"As a result, those people directly stormed into the palace..."

The eunuchs and guards relayed all the information that had been sent up from below.

Such a big matter could not be concealed in the slightest by the eunuchs and imperial guards.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chen's face immediately darkened.

Are they members of the main family of Tianshan?

Zhou Chen had already learned a lot from the Eighth Prince Zhou Xian, and knew that there were also members of their royal family in 'Tianshan'.

Even members of the main household will engage in worldly affairs.

But Zhou Chen never expected that these members of the main family would be so arrogant as to dare to directly storm into his palace. This was truly remarkable.

(End of this chapter)