Rebirth of Jinxuan

A huge rift suddenly appeared in the sky, and intense spiritual energy surged out like a tidal wave, making it hard for people to breathe.

Everyone looked up and saw several huge wooden ships slowly descending, their hulls carved with golden royal emblems that shone with an awe-inspiring light in the sunlight.

"Welcome, Your Majesty! Welcome, Your Majesty!" The guards on the city wall were the first to kneel down and shout in unison, their voices deafening and instantly echoing throughout the entire capital city.

Immediately afterwards, the residents of the city also knelt down, not daring to look directly at the sky.

Zhang Yuxi held Lu Yuhang in her arms, standing atop the high wall of the martial arts hall, watching the wooden boats that were landing.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a deep light flashing in them.

Lu Yuhang, nestled in his arms, also gazed up at the sky, his little face tense, his childish voice tinged with unease: "Daddy, who are they?"

“It is the King of Kyoto.” Zhang Yuxi’s voice was deep and magnetic, carrying a subtle sense of pressure.

He gently stroked Lu Yuhang's back, trying to soothe his nervousness.

Lu Yuhang rested his little head against Zhang Yuxi's chest and asked hesitantly, "Daddy, when will Mommy finish refining the pills?"

Zhang Yuxi turned her head to look in the direction of the alchemy furnace, feeling the increasingly intense flame fluctuations within it, and a hint of tenderness appeared in her eyes: "The pills your mother is refining this time will take a long time, probably about a day."

The wooden boat finally landed, and squads of imperial guards clad in golden armor stepped off, wielding spears and surrounding the entire martial arts hall with menacing force.

The King of Kyoto, dressed in a magnificent dragon robe, slowly emerged surrounded by a crowd. His gaze swept over the throng, finally settling on Zhang Yuxi and Lu Yuhang.

Lord Feng followed closely behind. He walked to the side of the King of Kyoto, whispered a few words in his ear, and wore a sinister smile on his face.

After hearing Lord Feng's words, the King of Kyoto raised an eyebrow and a cold smile appeared on his lips. Then he looked around and said loudly, "You demons dare to stir up trouble in Kyoto! Today, I will wipe you all out!"

Zhang Yuxi sneered, picked up Lu Yuhang and slowly flew up. Black mist swirled around her, making her look like a demon god from hell, standing in opposition to the oppressive aura of the King of Kyoto.

Just as tensions were running high and a major battle was about to break out, Lord Feng suddenly shouted, "Your Majesty, do not fall for their treacherous scheme! These demons are extremely cunning. Why not let the other forces in the city weaken their strength first, and then we can make our move? Wouldn't that be twice as effective?"

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the crowd watching the battle, a sinister glint in his eyes.

Everyone felt a chill rise from the soles of their feet as they sensed his gaze.

Meanwhile, Gu Qing and Tian Di stood side by side in the distance, their expressions grave as they watched everything unfold before them.

Gu Qing frowned, gazing at the two opposing forces on the city wall, and said in a low voice, "This royal family is utterly shameless. To protect themselves, they're willing to sacrifice other forces in the city. Have they considered that these forces are also part of the capital? How much loss would their sacrifice bring to the capital?"

Tian Di nodded in deep agreement. He clenched his fist, his knuckles turning white, and said bitterly, "Over the years, the actions of the royal family have already caused widespread resentment among the people. They only care about their own wealth and glory, and have no regard for the lives of the people! If this continues, the capital city will be destroyed in their hands sooner or later!"

A glint flashed in Gu Qing's eyes, and a bold idea sprouted in her mind.

She turned to look at Tian Di and said firmly, "Rather than sit and wait for death, let's elect a new king."

Upon hearing this, Tian Di was taken aback at first, then his eyes lit up with excitement.

He patted Gu Qing on the shoulder heavily and praised, "Great idea! I support you! Let's go and contact other forces to overthrow this corrupt royal family!"

At this moment, the imperial guards had already landed in front of Zhang Yuxi and the others.

The golden-armored soldiers stood in neat rows, exuding a chilling aura of killing intent.

Surrounded by a crowd, the King of Kyoto slowly walked up to Zhang Yuxi.

When he saw Zhang Yuxi's face clearly, his pupils suddenly contracted, and an expression of disbelief and horror appeared on his face.

"The Crimson...Crimson Serpent Demon King?!" The King of Kyoto involuntarily took a half step back, his voice trembling, as if he had seen some terrifying monster.

Zhang Yuxi smiled slightly, gave an elegant bow, and said in a gentle tone, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

However, the King of Kyoto's reaction was unexpectedly out of control.

He pointed at Zhang Yuxi, his fingers trembling, his face deathly pale, as if he had seen something terrifying.

His lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a single word; only terrified gasps echoed in the air.

"Your Majesty..." Upon seeing this, Lord Feng quickly stepped forward to support him and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

The King of Kyoto finally came to his senses. He took a deep breath and tried to calm his fear, but he still couldn't hide the panic in his eyes.

He gripped Lord Feng's arm tightly, as if grasping at a lifeline, and said in a trembling voice, "He...he..."

The King of Kyoto took a few deep breaths, trying to suppress his fear. He straightened his back and spoke with feigned composure: "So it is the Crimson Serpent Demon King who has graced us with his presence. I am so sorry for not welcoming you sooner." He smiled dryly, but fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Zhang Yuxi smiled slightly, his tone gentle yet tinged with sarcasm: "Your Majesty is too kind. But I wonder, is this grand procession for me today?" He glanced at the imperial guards around him, his eyes filled with disdain.

"Your Majesty is joking," the King of Kyoto said, forcing a smile. "I am merely conducting a routine inspection to ensure the safety of Kyoto. I simply wonder, what brings Your Majesty here with so many…friends?" His gaze lingered, intentionally or unintentionally, on Ai Xi and Qing Yuan.

"Oh? Is Your Majesty worried about the safety of the capital?" Zhang Yuxi raised an eyebrow, a half-smile on her face. "And what about the Demon-Hunting Mirror? Why isn't Your Majesty wearing it? Could it be... lost?"

The King of Kyoto's face instantly turned ashen. The Demon-Hunting Mirror was a symbol of his royal family and a powerful tool for suppressing demons. Now that Zhang Yuxi had brought it up in public, it was undoubtedly a slap in his face.

He suppressed his anger and said through gritted teeth, "What does the Demon King mean by this? What is mine is naturally in my hands."

"Is that so?" Zhang Yuxi chuckled, his tone full of provocation. "Then why can't I sense the aura of the Demon-Hunting Mirror?" His gaze fell on the King of Kyoto, his tone calm yet carrying a hint of pressure: "Your Majesty, I do not wish to cause any more trouble today. As long as Your Majesty hands over the Demon-Hunting Mirror, I will leave Kyoto immediately and will not bother you again."

The King of Kyoto was even more furious when he saw Zhang Yuxi's strong stance. He was about to order the Imperial Guards to take action when he heard Lord Feng whisper a few words in his ear.

Lord Feng said, "Your Majesty, I have just received news that Lu Yuhang's mother is refining an extremely dangerous elixir. If she succeeds, it could pose a great threat to the capital. Perhaps..."

The King of Kyoto's eyes lit up, and a plan came to mind.

He shouted, "All soldiers, listen to my command! Capture the demon rebels! All other forces in the city, come to our aid immediately! Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"