The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 775 I never expected you to have such strength!
"Let him be the one to test the medicine," Zhu Xiong Ying said, pointing at Zhang San.

The old man didn't refuse and handed the pill to Zhang San. Zhang San hesitated for a moment, but ultimately swallowed the pill.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for the pill to take effect.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhang San remained unchanged.

"Immortal Master, this elixir doesn't seem to have any effect?" Zhu Xiong Ying looked at the old man with a half-smile.

The old man's expression changed slightly. "Impossible! This pill is definitely effective! Perhaps its effects haven't kicked in yet."

Another incense stick's worth of time passed, and Zhang San still showed no change.

"Immortal Master, do you have anything else to say?" Zhu Xiong Ying's tone turned icy.

Sweat beaded on the old man's forehead. "This...this is impossible! Something must have gone wrong!"

"Men!" Zhu Xiong Ying ordered, "Seize this charlatan!"

The guards rushed forward and subdued the old man.

"Your Majesty, spare me! Your Majesty, spare me!" The old man struggled desperately, but to no avail.

Zhu Xiong Ying snorted coldly, "I spare your life because I appreciate the difficulty of your cultivation. But you dared to deceive the emperor, an unforgivable crime! Guards, banish him from the palace, never to set foot in the capital again!"

The guards dragged the old man away.

Consort Li walked to Zhu Xiong Ying's side and said softly, "Your Majesty is wise and has seen through the old man's trick."

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled and said, "This old fellow's acting is too clumsy. I saw through his tricks at a glance."

"Your Majesty, the idea of ​​immortality is nothing but a myth. Why should Your Majesty take it to heart?" Consort Li advised.

Zhu Xiong Ying sighed, "How could I not know? But I am only a mortal after all, and it is inevitable that I would have some illusions. However, after this incident, I have finally come to my senses."

"I am relieved that Your Majesty thinks this way," Consort Li said gently, nestling in Zhu Xiong Ying's arms.

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In the stillness of the night, Zhu Xiong Ying sat alone in the imperial study, holding an ancient book in his hand.

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew by, the candlelight flickered, and a dark figure appeared in front of him.

"Who are you?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked warily.

The shadowy figure let out a sinister laugh, "Heh heh, Your Majesty, are you so forgetful that you've already forgotten me?"

Zhu Xiong Ying looked closely and realized that the dark figure was the old man who had been expelled from the palace during the day!
"You...weren't you banished from the palace? How come you're here?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked in surprise.

The old man sneered, "Does Your Majesty think that a few guards can stop me?"

Zhu Xiong Ying felt a chill run down his spine; the old man's strength was unfathomable!

"What exactly do you want to do?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked in a deep voice.

A cold glint flashed in the old man's eyes. "I have come today to take His Majesty's life!"

Before he finished speaking, the old man transformed into a black shadow and pounced on Zhu Xiong Ying!

Zhu Xiong Ying was prepared and dodged the old man's attack with a swift movement. "You audacious madman, how dare you attempt to assassinate me!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared, striking the old man with a palm!
The old man was not to be outdone and raised his palm to meet the attack!
The two palms collided, producing a deafeningly loud bang!

A powerful shockwave swept out, shattering all the tables and chairs in the imperial study!

Zhu Xiong Ying and the old man each took several steps back, their eyes filled with shock!
This old man's strength is truly astounding!
"Who exactly are you?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked again.

The old man laughed heartily, "I am the gravedigger of the Ming Dynasty!"

The old man laughed wildly, his voice shrill and piercing, like the hooting of an owl. "Gravedigger? What arrogance!" Zhu Xiong Ying sneered, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. "I'll see what you're capable of, to undermine my Ming Dynasty!"

Having said that, Zhu Xiong Ying stopped dodging and took the initiative to attack! He moved like lightning, his palms flying, each move fierce and aimed directly at the old man's vital points!
The old man was not to be outdone; his figure flickered like a ghost as he fought Zhu Xiong Ying!
Inside the imperial study, a fierce wind howled, and powerful energy surged! Tables, chairs, benches, writing brushes, inkstones, and paper were all shattered and reduced to dust!
The two fought back and forth, locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle!
Although Zhu Xiong Ying was the emperor, he had practiced martial arts since childhood and his skills had already reached a state of perfection!
The old man, seemingly insane, was actually incredibly skilled! His martial arts were bizarre and insidious, with unpredictable and ever-changing moves that were impossible to defend against!

For a time, he was evenly matched with Zhu Xiong Ying!
"Your Majesty, it seems you're nothing special after all!" The old man said with a sinister laugh as he parried Zhu Xiong Ying's attacks. "Today is your death day!"

"Hmph! How arrogant!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared, his palms clasped together, and a powerful surge of true energy erupted forth!

"Dragon Roar Palm!"

A golden palm print roared out, like a golden dragon, heading straight for the old man!

The old man's expression changed drastically, and he quickly used both palms to try to defend himself!
"boom!"

With a loud bang, the old man was blasted away by the golden dragon palm print, crashing heavily into the wall and spitting out a mouthful of blood!

"Cough cough..." The old man struggled to his feet, his face as pale as paper. "I never expected you to have such strength!"

Zhu Xiong Ying sneered, "I am the Son of Heaven, how could a petty person like you dare to challenge me?"

After saying that, Zhu Xiong Ying lunged forward again, ready to deliver the final blow to the old man!
At this moment, a sudden change occurred!
Suddenly, the old man took out a black pill from his pocket and swallowed it in one gulp!
"Not good!" Zhu Xiong Ying was startled and quickly retreated!

He knew that this pill was definitely not a good thing!

Sure enough, after the old man swallowed the pill, his aura surged instantly!
His eyes turned bloodshot, and his hair stood on end, as if he had gone mad!
"Hahaha..." The old man laughed wildly, "Boy, you forced me to use a forbidden technique! Today, I will make you pay the price!"

Having said that, the old man flashed forward and pounced on Zhu Xiong Ying again!

This time, the old man was faster and stronger!
Zhu Xiong Ying dared not be careless and immediately did her best to defend herself!

"Bang bang bang..."

The two clashed again!
This time, Zhu Xiong Ying was clearly at a disadvantage!
The old man's attacks were like a violent storm, relentless and continuous!

Zhu Xiong Ying was beaten and forced to retreat, and he had several more wounds on his body!

"Your Majesty!" The hidden guards could no longer hold back and revealed themselves, wanting to step forward to help!
"All of you, step back!" Zhu Xiong Ying roared. "I am the Emperor, how dare you interfere!"

Although the guards were worried about Zhu Xiong Ying's safety, they dared not disobey the imperial order and could only step aside and anxiously watch the battle unfold!
"Hahaha..." The old man grew more and more ferocious in battle, his eyes filled with madness. "Boy, prepare to die!"

After saying that, the old man clasped his hands together, and a powerful surge of black true energy erupted forth!

"Dark Palm!"

The black palm print roared out, like a demonic claw from hell, heading straight for Zhu Xiong Ying!

Zhu Xiong Ying's expression changed drastically, and she hurriedly used all her strength to try to resist!
"Dragon Roar Palm!"

(End of this chapter)