Nirvana Phoenix Song

Chapter 41: Echoes in the Dark

Feng Tangyue stood in the huge palace, the candlelight above her head flickered, and the shadows on the wall seemed to twist silently, reflecting an impending storm.

Everything in the palace seemed calm, but undercurrents were surging. The collusion between the left prime minister and the Mingfeng organization had turned this prosperous imperial city into a building that was about to collapse. Although most people were still unaware of this, Feng Tangyue had already seen through the essence of the crisis.

"The power of Mingfeng is not limited to the border. They have penetrated deeper than I thought." Feng Tangyue said to herself, her fingers gently sliding across the scabbard of the sword at her waist. It was the only thing she could trust at the moment.

Outside the palace gate, moonlight shone through the thick window lattices, fell on the ground, and outlined light and shadow like a cold blade.

"Your Highness, there have been some unusual movements in the power of the Left Prime Minister and the Queen Mother recently, and it seems that they are secretly mobilizing troops." Xiao Shi walked in quietly, his voice very low, with a hint of anxiety in his eyes that was hard to conceal.

"Mobilize troops?" Feng Tangyue turned around, staring at Xiaoshi with a sharp gaze, "Have Mingfeng's people already started to take action?"

Xiao Shi nodded, his eyes solemn: "Yes, according to the secret sentry's report, the left prime minister has been in frequent contact with several generals in the army recently, and may have been preparing for the next step. Their goal is most likely to launch a coup."

Feng Tangyue frowned slightly and took a deep breath. She always knew that Zuo Xiang would not give up power easily, and the Mingfeng Organization would not be satisfied with just the riots on the border. Their goal was to control the entire empire.

"Bad timing," Feng Tangyue muttered, tapping the hilt of her sword with her fingertips, "If the coup succeeds, the entire empire will fall into Mingfeng's control."

It's not that she hadn't thought of all this, but the speed at which things developed exceeded her expectations. The left prime minister and the queen mother acted too quickly, and the power of Mingfeng had already penetrated deeply into the empire, far more powerful than she had imagined. At this moment, she had to act as quickly as possible.

"Continue to monitor the left prime minister's every move," Feng Tangyue ordered calmly, "Don't let go of any of their actions."

Xiao Shi nodded, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He knew that His Highness had seen through every conspiracy in the palace, and even in such a dangerous situation, he was still able to remain calm. This courage made him admire him.

Feng Tangyue stood in front of the window, looking at the high walls of the palace that were vaguely visible in the distance. The walls under the moonlight were like the back of a giant beast, silent and cold. A series of plans flashed through her mind quickly, and her thoughts became clearer and clearer.

"We can't delay any longer." Feng Tangyue finally made up her mind that she must seize the opportunity to expose their conspiracy before the Left Prime Minister and the Queen Mother launched a coup.

"Your Highness, what are you going to do?" Xiao Shi couldn't help but ask.

Feng Tangyue turned around, a cold light flashed in her eyes, "I will personally go to Mingfeng's base and get enough evidence to expose their conspiracy. Only in this way can I completely defeat them in the court."

Xiao Shi was slightly stunned, with a trace of worry in his eyes: "Your Highness, this is too dangerous. The power of the Mingfeng Organization is complex. If you go alone, if you are exposed..."

"Danger is inevitable, but I have no choice now." Feng Tangyue interrupted him, her voice firm, "Only if I personally take action can I completely expose their true colors. Otherwise, once the coup succeeds, everything will be destroyed."

Xiao Shi wanted to persuade her again, but seeing Feng Tangyue's determined eyes, he could only sigh helplessly and nodded in agreement: "I understand, I will arrange everything to ensure your safety."

Feng Tangyue nodded with satisfaction, then walked towards the door with firm and quick steps, as if she had already seen the road ahead clearly.

-

That night, Feng Tangyue, Xiao Shi and several of his confidants sneaked into a secret base outside the imperial city. This base was located in an abandoned ancient temple, surrounded by desolate and deserted areas, and few people set foot there.

"According to intelligence, Mingfeng's people are hiding nearby." Xiaoshi said in a low voice, looking around vigilantly.

Feng Tangyue nodded, her eyes as sharp as an eagle. She had already noticed the strange fluctuations in the air, which brought a strange sense of oppression, which was exactly what the Dark Wind Psychic often used.

"Let's go. We can't hesitate any longer." She said softly, and then led the way into the depths of the temple.

The atmosphere in the temple became increasingly heavy, almost suffocating. Feng Tangyue clenched the sword in his hand, and the power of Nirvana in his body was ready to burst out at any time.

As they walked deeper into the temple, they suddenly heard a low conversation.

"The plan is ready, and the Left Prime Minister has mobilized enough troops. Three days later, the coup will take place in the imperial city." A hoarse voice whispered with a chilling breath.

"Very good," another voice sounded more calm and cold, "When the time comes, we will not only be able to seize the throne, but also the power of Nirvana. Feng Tangyue is just a puppet, and the power in her hands will belong to us sooner or later."

Feng Tangyue frowned when she heard these words. Mingfeng had indeed colluded with Zuo Xiang, and their ultimate goal was the power of Nirvana.

"They have already planned it." Feng Tangyue said coldly in her heart, with a hint of murderous intent flashing in her eyes.

"Your Highness, what should we do?" Xiao Shi asked in a low voice, with tension in his voice.

Feng Tangyue raised her hand slightly, signaling him to stay calm. She knew that now was not the time to expose herself, and she had to wait until she had enough evidence.

The sound of conversation continued, and it was obvious that the leaders of Mingfeng were still discussing the specific action plan.

"At that time, our people will sneak into the palace and assassinate the emperor. Once the emperor dies, the power in the court will inevitably be in chaos. Even if Feng Tangyue has the power of Nirvana, it will be difficult to stay out of it."

"That's right. By then, we only need to give a little push to take control of the entire empire." The deep voice came with a hint of sneer, as if it had seen the dawn of victory.

Feng Tangyue gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, sneering in her heart. Although these people's plans were thorough, they obviously underestimated her strength and wisdom.

"Now, the time is ripe." Feng Tangyue said to herself in her heart, and her eyes became more determined.

"We have obtained enough evidence." She whispered to Xiaoshi, and then quietly retreated back to the outside of the temple.

-

After returning to the palace, Feng Tangyue immediately summoned several trusted ministers to discuss how to expose the conspiracy of Mingfeng and Zuo Xiang. She knew that time was running out, and the state banquet would be held in three days, and a coup could break out at any time.

"Your Highness, can we expose their conspiracy in advance?" asked a trusted minister worriedly.

"We can't expose them in advance." Feng Tangyue shook her head decisively. "The left prime minister's power has spread all over the court. If we act in advance, we will only alert them. We must let them reveal their true colors on the day of the coup."

"But, Your Highness, if they succeed in launching a coup, how can we stop them?" Xiaoshi couldn't help but ask.

Feng Tangyue smiled slightly, with a cold light flashing in her eyes, "We will do the opposite. When they take action, we will make the evidence public. By then, Zuo Xiang and Ming Feng will not be able to escape even if they have wings."

She had seen through it all. Every move of Ming Feng and Zuo Xiang was under her control. All she had to do was wait for the right moment to defeat them completely.

"Everyone get ready." Feng Tangyue whispered, "Three days later, it will be the time for the decisive battle."

Three days later, the palace was brightly lit, and the state banquet, a symbol of the prosperity of the empire, was held as scheduled. In the hall, court officials from all sides gathered together. On the surface, it was a happy scene, but in fact, undercurrents were surging. Everyone knew that the emperor's health was getting worse and worse. Behind this banquet, there was not only food and music, but also the struggle for power and the flash of swords.

Feng Tangyue was wearing a simple and elegant long dress, sitting at the side of the banquet. Her eyes were calm and sharp, looking around, paying close attention to everyone's every move. The left prime minister was sitting on the other side of the main seat, still smiling, seemingly relaxed and at ease, but actually hiding murderous intent.

"Your Highness, the people of the Left Prime Minister are ready." Xiao Shi leaned forward and whispered, "Their troops outside the palace have also begun to gather. I'm afraid they will take action when the Emperor arrives."

Feng Tangyue nodded gently, her face as usual. She had already calculated every step in her mind, and she was only waiting for Zuo Xiang to reveal a flaw so that she could expose him in one fell swoop.

At this time, footsteps were heard outside the hall, and the emperor, surrounded by guards, slowly walked into the hall. Although he still looked majestic, his slightly pale face and no longer upright posture made people sigh that the pillar of the empire was already weak.

"Your Majesty." Feng Tangyue stood up and saluted, and all the ministers also stood up to greet him.

The emperor nodded slightly and motioned everyone to sit down. The official start of the banquet marked the gradual climax of the conspiracy.

At the banquet, the left prime minister raised his wine glass and toasted the emperor with a smile: "Your Majesty, today we celebrate the prosperity of the empire. May your majesty live a long and healthy life and your country be forever strong."

There was no flaw in his words, as if he was just a loyal minister expressing his wishes to the emperor. But Feng Tangyue knew that all this was just a disguise. The coldness that flashed across his eyes had already exposed his true intentions.

"Thank you, my dear Left Prime Minister." The emperor responded calmly and raised his glass to drink the wine.

The atmosphere of the banquet was still peaceful, but Feng Tangyue keenly felt that the suppressed tension in the air was gradually accumulating, as if a storm was about to come.

"The time is almost here." Feng Tangyue muttered in her heart, her fingers gently tapping the edge of the table, feeling the throbbing of the power of Nirvana in her body. She knew that the left prime minister's plan would not be delayed for too long, and the coup could break out at any time.

As she waited attentively, a strange aura suddenly spread outside the hall. It was a strong murderous aura mixed with the fluctuations of supernatural powers.

"They've taken action." Feng Tangyue's heart tightened and she quickly glanced around, discovering that the left prime minister's followers had unknowingly filled the entire hall.

At the same time, a sneer appeared on the left prime minister's face. He slowly put down his wine glass, stood up, and swept his eyes across the audience with a cold look.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this banquet will not end peacefully." The left prime minister's voice suddenly turned cold, as if carrying endless murderous intent.

Before he finished speaking, a loud noise suddenly came from outside the hall. Several dark-robed Dark Wind Psychics rushed into the hall, each holding a strange staff in their hands, with a strong dark energy flashing at the top.

"Left Prime Minister, how dare you rebel!" The emperor stood up angrily, pointing at the Left Prime Minister with trembling fingers, and his face turned ashen in an instant.

The left prime minister's smile became more and more ferocious. He no longer concealed his ambition and sneered, "Your Majesty, I have been waiting for this day for a long time. Do you think you can still control this empire? Now, the Dark Wind Organization has joined forces with me. Today, I will personally send you to see the King of Hell!"

The emperor's face changed drastically, and the guards around him immediately drew their weapons to protect him. However, the supernatural beings of the Dark Wind Organization were already ready. They raised their staffs high, and the dark energy surged into the palace like a wave, instantly engulfing several guards.

The hall was thrown into chaos. The courtiers fled in panic. The palace guards also responded to the attack, but they were powerless in the face of Mingfeng's psychic.

"Now!" Feng Tangyue gave an order in her heart, stood up, and her eyes were as cold as ice. She suddenly drew out her long sword, and the power of Nirvana burned on the sword like a raging fire.

"Left Prime Minister, your conspiracy has been exposed. Today is your end!" Feng Tangyue's voice was like thunder, drowning out the noise in the hall.

Zuo Xiang's expression changed slightly, but then he sneered: "Feng Tangyue, I knew you would not give up. But do you think you can fight against Ming Feng's power by yourself?"

"Of course." Feng Tangyue responded coldly, the sword in his hand already filled with the blazing power of Nirvana.

Feng Tangyue's heart tensed up instantly. She knew that Zuo Xiang and the Mingfeng Organization were about to launch a fatal attack. At this moment, she had to act decisively, otherwise the entire imperial city would fall into chaos.

At this moment, the lights in the center of the banquet hall suddenly flickered, and then the entire hall was dark. In the darkness, Feng Tangyue felt a strong murderous aura, and her body tensed instantly.

"Do it!" Zuo Xiang's voice came from the darkness, carrying a chilling murderous intent.

Several Dark Wind Psychics hiding in the dark suddenly rushed towards the emperor from different directions. Dark energy surged around them, carrying a breath of destruction.

"Protect the emperor!" The guards immediately rushed forward, trying to stop the attacks of these superpowers. But the assassins of Mingfeng were extremely fast, and they broke through the guards' defenses in an instant and headed straight for the emperor's position.

However, just as they were about to succeed, a dazzling flame suddenly erupted from the corner of the hall, instantly illuminating the entire hall. It was a blazing flame that shot out from Feng Tangyue's hand, and the power of Nirvana burned instantly, completely destroying the attacks of those assassins.

"You bastards from Mingfeng, how dare you be so presumptuous in front of me!" Feng Tangyue's voice was like an icy sharp blade, breaking the silence in the hall.

Zuo Xiang's face suddenly changed. He obviously didn't expect Feng Tangyue to attack at this moment, and he didn't expect her strength to be so strong. A trace of panic flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Feng Tangyue!" Zuo Xiang said coldly, his tone full of murderous intent, "You are seeking death!"

Feng Tangyue did not respond, but looked at him coldly, her eyes full of coldness. She slowly walked towards Zuo Xiang, the flame in her hand became more and more blazing, as if she was ready to burn this old fox to death at any time.

"Left Prime Minister, your conspiracy has been exposed." Feng Tangyue said coldly, her voice full of unquestionable power, "You colluded with Mingfeng, intending to murder the emperor and launch a coup. I have all the evidence."

Everyone in the hall was suddenly in an uproar, and all the ministers looked horrified. They obviously did not expect that there was such a huge conspiracy hidden behind this state banquet.

The emperor was also slightly startled, and looked at the left prime minister with complicated eyes. The left prime minister's face turned livid in an instant, but he still tried to remain calm.

"Evidence?" Zuo Xiang sneered, "You said you have evidence, then show it to me!"

Feng Tangyue smiled slightly, and when she raised her hand, a beam of light shot out from her palm and projected onto the center of the hall. That was the evidence she had collected at the Mingfeng stronghold, including the conversation record between Zuo Xiang and the leader of Mingfeng, a detailed plan, and their route of action.

"Left Prime Minister, do you have anything else to say?" Feng Tangyue's voice was icy cold, like a verdict that could not be challenged.

Zuo Xiang's face changed drastically. He knew that this evidence was enough to completely defeat him. Anger and despair that could no longer be concealed instantly surged into his heart, and a hint of madness flashed in his eyes.

"Okay! In that case, I will destroy it all with my own hands!" Zuo Xiang suddenly stood up from his seat. The dark energy in his body exploded instantly, engulfing the entire hall in darkness and violent power.

"Everyone listen up! Attack!" he roared, and the hidden Mingfeng superpower users around him appeared one after another and launched a fierce attack on Feng Tangyue and the emperor.

The hall instantly fell into chaos, with darkness and fire intertwined, the powers of the psychics collided violently, and the entire banquet hall was like a battlefield.

Feng Tangyue's Nirvana power erupted again, and the flaming phoenix flapped its wings and flew high in the air, tearing apart the dark power of the Netherwind superpower. She shuttled through the hall like a god of war, and every move she made was accompanied by the power of destruction.

"Left Prime Minister, your doom has come!" Feng Tangyue shouted, and the flaming sword in his hand went straight to Zuo Xiang.

A trace of fear flashed across Zuo Xiang's eyes, but he was still unwilling to give up, and tried his best to release the dark power in his body to fight against Feng Tangyue. Darkness and fire collided violently in the air, and the whole hall trembled.

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