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Chapter 297 It seems I underestimated those who are worldly-wise.

East Factory.

Prison.

The doors to the prisons where those who had entered the world were all opened, and the restrictions on those people were all lifted.

A powerful aura gradually emanated from each of the cells.

Meanwhile, the guards stationed in the prison lay silently on the ground, showing no reaction whatsoever.

In a prison cell, Zhou Wudao and Song Xingyu gathered together.

Zhou Wudao glanced at Song Xingyu and the others, and said, "What do you think of my suggestion?"

Song Xingyu and the others exchanged glances.

Song Xingyu spoke up: "According to what you all just said, apart from Cao Zhengchun, Lu Bu, Zhao Yun, Taishi Ci, and the commander of the Imperial Guards in the palace are no weaker than us."

"If all these people are in Luoyang, the outcome of our attack on the palace would be unpredictable. We don't even know if there are other experts hiding in the palace."

Song Xingyu is just patting himself on the back.

Cao Zhengchun is no less capable than Lü Bu.

If Cao Zhengchun and Lü Bu were simply no weaker than them, they wouldn't be in the Eastern Depot prison now.

However, everyone present was proud and arrogant, a genius who transcended worldly concerns.

Although they were well aware that Song Xingyu was just patting himself on the back, no one was willing to actually admit that Cao Zhengchun and Lü Bu, these insignificant ants in the secular world, could compare to them.

“That’s right, Lu Bu is very strong. If these people were all in Luoyang, we wouldn’t be able to gain any advantage.”

The worldly person from the Dugu family also spoke in a deep voice.

Although he was unwilling to admit that he was no match for Lü Bu, he had to subtly recount Lü Bu's formidable strength.

The others nodded in agreement. The reason they were imprisoned in the Eastern Depot's dungeon was because they had been captured by Lü Bu, Zhao Yun, and their men.

They were naturally aware of the strength of Lu Bu, Zhao Yun, and the others.

That's not something they can easily deal with.

Zhou Wudao raised an eyebrow; "What? You don't intend to just slink back to Tianshan like this, do you?"

"Don't forget what our purpose was in joining the WTO this time?"

"If we just slink back to Tianshan like this, we'll lose face big time."

Zhou Wudao's words caused the people in the cell to snort coldly.

Song Xingyu glanced at Zhou Wudao and said, "Zhou Wudao, you don't need to provoke us with your words. We never said we were going to run away."

"However, everyone knows the strength of Cao Zhengchun and his group. In order to avoid repeating the same mistakes we made before, we must be more careful."

Be cautious?

"hehe."

Zhou Wudao sneered.

"Are you scared?"

"Even if Cao Zhengchun and his men are strong, with so many of us, surely we can handle them?"

"Furthermore, the people you mentioned, such as Lü Bu and Zhao Yun, are all border generals and it's unlikely they could stay in Luoyang all the time."

"Besides, it's impossible that none of you have any hidden trump cards up your sleeves!"

"At that time, even if Lü Bu and his men are in Luoyang, with your trump cards, are you afraid you can't deal with them?"

Zhou Wudao glanced at Song Xingyu and the others, and said indifferently.

“Zhou Wudao, you’ve got a good plan. You want to use us to help you clean up this branch of your Zhou family.”

"However, you're right. We're all in the same boat now. Only by dealing with that emperor and Cao Zhengchun can we move on to the next step."

Song Xingyu and the others were no ordinary people, so how could they not see through Zhou Wudao's intentions?

However, as Zhou Wudao said, they can only continue their mission by joining forces to launch a surprise attack on the palace.

otherwise.

Even if they escaped from the Eastern Depot prison, they would be captured one by one by Cao Zhengchun and his men.

Unless they escape back to the Tianshan Mountains.

But if they did that, they would lose all face.

A genius who transcends worldly affairs is chased back to the Tianshan Mountains by worldly people; this is an utter disgrace.

With a 'clang'.

Just then, the gates of the imperial prison opened from the outside.

Zhou Wudao, Song Xingyu, and the others' expressions hardened.

"There's no time. Break out of the prison immediately and storm the palace."

If the gates of the imperial prison are opened from the outside, the situation inside the prison will surely be discovered.

Therefore, Zhou Wudao and the others no longer had time to explain in detail.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Wudao rushed out of the cell.

Song Xingyu and the others also rushed out immediately after them.

……

"not good."

The imperial guards who had just opened the gates of the prison immediately sensed something was amiss inside.

His figure receded rapidly backward as he shouted.

"Guards! Something's happened at the imperial prison..."

Before he could finish speaking, the guard was sent flying by a palm strike from the figure that rushed out.

Immediately afterwards, figures rushed out of the imperial prison.

“Someone escaped from the imperial prison; kill them.”

The Eastern Depot's headquarters were heavily guarded; even the slightest movement would attract attention.

Not to mention the huge commotion at the imperial prison.

Immediately, a dense rain of crossbow bolts came from all directions.

A large number of factory guards surrounded them.

"Puch..."

Those who rushed out of the prison and entered the world, some of whom were weak and had not yet recovered, were shot dead on the spot.

Zhou Wudao leaped into the air, casually waving his hand, and the rain of arrows shot at him was deflected back, with some of the imperial guards immediately falling to the ground.

"Don't get entangled with these imperial guards, go straight to the palace."

As Zhou Wudao spoke, he ran towards the direction of the palace.

Their primary target was the imperial palace, not these lowly imperial guards.

Even if we wipe out all these lowly guards, it won't make a difference. Only by launching a surprise attack on the big fish in the palace can they achieve their goal.

To launch a surprise attack on the palace and achieve the desired effect, they needed to be fast.

otherwise.

Once the palace receives the news, it will make preparations.

Upon hearing Zhou Wudao's words, Song Xingyu and the others understood what Zhou Wudao meant.

After knocking the imperial guards away, they stopped fighting them and followed Zhou Wudao's figure, speeding towards the palace.

Seeing that these worldly people who were imprisoned in the imperial prison had escaped and were heading towards the palace.

All the imperial guards' expressions changed.

Even the most foolish person could see what these worldly people were up to.

Led by several leaders, all the imperial guards began to fight these worldly people recklessly.

Unfortunately, the Imperial Guards were no match for the formidable strength of these worldly individuals.

Although the imperial guards also killed some worldly people, the majority of them broke out of the Eastern Depot's headquarters and headed towards the palace.

The Eastern Depot was located next to the Imperial Palace, not far away.

In just a few moments, Zhou Wudao and his group arrived at the palace gate.

"not good."

"An assassin attacked the palace."

The imperial guards on the palace wall saw Zhou Wudao and his group rushing towards them, and their expressions changed.

The captain immediately shouted and ordered the archers to shoot Zhou Wudao and his men who were charging towards them.

However, against experts like Zhou Wudao and his group, ordinary crossbows posed no threat whatsoever.

With a casual strike, Zhou Wudao and his men sent the imperial guards on the palace wall flying off the ground.

……

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

After the court session, Zhou Chen returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Zhou Chen sat on the dragon throne and, as usual, began to peruse the news from various places sent by the Eastern Depot.

This is a habit Zhou Chen has developed every day.

After the court session, Zhou Chen's first task was to check if any major events had occurred in various places.

As an emperor, Zhou Chen understood the rules of the court better than anyone: report good news and not bad news.

The officials below would try to cover things up or lie to anyone they could.

Unless something major has happened that can no longer be concealed, such as the severe drought in the four northern prefectures or the Huangtian Sect rebellion, officials below will not report it.

Otherwise, officials below would not report things that could be covered up or concealed.

This is the unspoken rule in officialdom.

But when that time really comes, it will be out of control.

For example, regarding the Huangtian Sect incident, if the officials below had reported the news of the Huangtian Sect in advance, the situation in the four northern states would not have deteriorated so much later.

Therefore, Zhou Chen had to read the messages sent by the Eastern Depot every day, using the Eastern Depot's eyes and ears in various places to keep track of the situation.

After reading the messages sent by the Eastern Depot, Zhou Chen found nothing unusual and put them aside.

Zhou Chen raised his head, glanced at Cao Zhengchun who was standing beside him, and asked, "Have Lü Bu and Zhao Yun returned to the border?"

Those who had entered the world have basically been captured, with only a few escaping.

To prevent those who had escaped from causing trouble at the border, Zhou Chen sent Lü Bu and Zhao Yun back to the border.

As for tracking down those worldly people who escaped, the combined efforts of the Eastern Depot and the elite families are sufficient.

"Your Majesty, General Lü and General Zhao have returned to the border one after another."

"There are no problems at the four border posts."

Cao Zhengchun naturally understood the meaning behind Zhou Chen's question and bowed to answer.

"That's good."

Zhou Chen nodded.

There are quite a few foreign prisoners and laborers at the borders. If those escaped worldly people cause trouble, it could lead to some problems.

Zhou Chen had just finished speaking.

Suddenly, Zhou Chen's aura changed, and his brows furrowed.

Sensing the change in Zhou Chen's aura, Cao Zhengchun's expression changed.

"What's wrong with Your Majesty? You were fine just now, but your demeanor has changed so suddenly."

Cao Zhengchun thought to himself.

However, Cao Zhengchun's doubts had barely arisen when he sensed something.

"It seems that my palace has been used as an inn; whoever wants to come can come."

Zhou Chen said calmly, his voice slightly cold.

Cao Zhengchun also understood why Zhou Chen's aura had changed; it turned out that another rat had broken into the palace.

Moreover, there were quite a few people who came this time.

moment.

The sounds of fighting echoed into the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Just then, an imperial eunuch entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation and reported: "Your Majesty, assassins have stormed the palace gates. The palace guards were unable to stop them, and they have already broken into the nine gates of the palace."

Zhou Chen's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this.

He had already sensed it.

Zhou Chen looked at the eunuchs and guards and asked, "How many assassins are there? Do you know their identities?"

The eunuch bowed and said, "Your Majesty, there are several hundred assassins. According to the Imperial Guards, they all came from the Eastern Depot's headquarters. Among them are the few who were captured during the last palace raid."

what?
Upon hearing the words of the eunuchs and guards, Zhou Chen's face immediately darkened.

The assassins came from the Eastern Depot's headquarters.

Furthermore, Zhou Wudao and his group who stormed the palace last time were also among them.

Needless to say, something must have happened in the Eastern Depot's prison.

These assassins were probably worldly people imprisoned in the Eastern Depot's prison. Somehow, they broke free from their restraints and broke out of the prison, intending to launch a surprise attack on the palace together.

Zhou Chen thought to himself, a cold smile appearing on his lips; "It seems I underestimated those worldly people. I didn't expect them to have hidden methods, managing to fight their way out of the Eastern Depot's prison."

"But then again, it makes sense."

"As someone who lives in the world beyond the mundane realm of Tianshan, how could I possibly not have any trump cards to protect myself!"

Zhou Chen murmured.

It was indeed somewhat unexpected for Zhou Chen that those worldly people could break out of the Eastern Depot's prison.

However, upon closer reflection, it makes sense.

You should know that those who are involved in worldly affairs are not ordinary people.

He is a genius from Tianshan who has entered the world.

As people from the Tianshan Mountains who have entered the world, it would be strange if they didn't have some trump cards to protect themselves.

Cao Zhengchun, who was standing to the side, looked extremely grim.

As the head of the Eastern Depot, not only did those worldly people escape from his Eastern Depot stronghold, but they also stormed into the palace.

This is a slap in the face to the Eastern Depot, and also a slap in the face to the head of the Eastern Depot.

If Your Majesty were to pursue the matter, the charge of negligence would be unavoidable.

To put it more seriously, the consequences of these worldly people storming the palace were far more severe; if investigated thoroughly, even beheading would not be an exaggeration.

"Your Majesty, if this old servant is not mistaken, these assassins are probably worldly people who escaped from the imperial prison."

"They stormed the palace; they must be after His Majesty."

"They are numerous and strong. The Imperial Guards can't stop them. Even Commander Dian alone probably can't stop so many people all at once."

"This old servant will first escort His Majesty out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation!"

Cao Zhengchun spoke up.

Cao Zhengchun knew that those who had entered the world were quite powerful, and the Imperial Guards could not stop them.

In the entire palace, only Dian Wei and the other two had the ability to suppress those who entered the world.

However, there were quite a few people who had entered the world of commerce, and even if he and Dian Wei were very strong, they could not possibly crush all of them at the same time.

If those worldly people were to take advantage of the situation and attack His Majesty, it would be a huge problem.

Therefore, Cao Zhengchun wanted to protect Emperor Zhou Chen and help him leave the Hall of Mental Cultivation to avoid trouble.

(End of this chapter)