The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"Yes."

Yin Wuyue felt a great weight lifted from her heart and said with a sigh of relief.

Soon, Yin Wuyue also disappeared from the spot.

After watching Yin Wuyue leave, Master Yuanzhen said with a compassionate expression, "Someone come here."

Swish!

A guard appeared before Master Yuanzhen, bowed to him, and said, "Greetings, Master."

"Invite experts from all major sects to the governor's mansion hall."

"Let's say that our Maitreya sect will hold a banquet in the hall to welcome them and discuss important matters."

Master Yuanzhen pondered for a moment, then spoke to the guard.

"Yes."

The guard responded and then slipped away.

After a while.

The entire main hall of the governor's mansion was already filled with experts.

Among all the experts, only nine were actually from a sect.

One of them was Elder Jianxin of the Lingxiao Sword Sect.

Of the remaining eight, five came from holy land-level sects.

These five people are Blood Demon Sect Elder, Xue Guhong!

Han Zhenyue, the sect leader of the Kaoshan Sect!

Yun Canghai, Sect Master of the Canghai Blade Sect!

Zhao Tianxing, the master of the Valley of Heartbreak!

Yin Poxiao, the sect leader of the Burning Heaven Sect!

Aside from the Blood Demon Sect, which, like the Lingxiao Sword Sect, is a top-tier holy land-level sect.

The other four holy lands can only be considered ordinary holy land-level sects.

The other three experts at the Earth Immortal level are all wandering martial artists: Jiang Qingtian, the Sky-Piercing Blade; Qian Baiyun, the White Cloud Swordsman; and the Moon-Chasing Hermit.

No one in the martial arts world knows the real name of Zhu Yue Sanren. All that is known is that he is famous for his lightness skill, which is renowned in the martial arts world.

The remaining dozens of martial artists at the Human Immortal Realm level were all wandering martial artists, none of them from any sect.

Clearly, the top sects below the holy land level sects dare not get involved in this matter at all.

On the contrary, the solitary wanderers of the martial world were not afraid of offending the Embroidered Uniform Guard or the Great Zhou Dynasty.

but.

Apart from Elder Jianxin and others.

There's one more person!

That's Li Hanchuan, one of the thirty-six divine generals of the Yellow Heaven Sect!

Both the Lingxiao Sword Sect and the Huangtian Sect are among the top forces in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Therefore, at this moment, almost everyone, whether from major sects or wandering martial artists, gathered around Elder Jianxin and Li Hanchuan.

Apart from Elder Xue Guhong of the Blood Demon Sect, who stood alone in a corner, he gave off an air of "keep away."

After all, even in the martial arts world, the Blood Demon Sect was a demonic sect that everyone hated.

"Amitabha Buddha, well said, well said..."

"I am late because of other matters. Please forgive me, fellow Daoists."

Master Yuanzhen, the Great Wheel King, walked into the hall with a compassionate expression and greeted Elder Jianxin and the others with his hands clasped together.

"Master Yuanzhen, you are too kind. But I wonder where Sect Leader Xiao is?"

Elder Jianxin remained calm and composed as he spoke.

Xue Guhong and the others looked at Master Yuanzhen with puzzled expressions; this matter was indeed contrary to common sense.

They arrived today, and were initially greeted by the Dharma King of the Maitreya Sect. Tonight's welcoming banquet should, in principle, be hosted and entertained by Xiao Yu, the head of the Xiao family of Yangzhou and the leader of the Maitreya Sect.

More importantly, tonight's event is not just a simple welcome banquet; they also need to discuss how to kill Chu Xiu.

result……

Xiao Yu has vanished without a trace!

This is a bit outrageous!

Although Master Yuanzhen's status within the entire Maitreya Sect was second only to Xiao Yu, he still left many wandering martial artists with a sense of dissatisfaction.

They traveled thousands of miles to Yangzhou to help, but Xiao Yu didn't show up at all. It's impossible that they didn't have any objections.

"I'm sorry to have made you fellow Taoists laugh."

"Our leader personally treated my injuries in order to help me recover as soon as possible, which consumed a lot of his vital energy. He is currently recovering."

"Let me first entertain you fellow Daoists with a meal. Our leader will come later to discuss important matters with you."

Master Yuanzhen said with an apologetic expression.

"It's alright, we can discuss important matters with Leader Xiao after we finish our meal."

Elder Jianxin's face showed a look of sudden realization, and he said with a smile.

Although he was a sword cultivator from the Lingxiao Sword Sect, he showed absolutely no problems with interpersonal relationships.

The experts also showed expressions of understanding.

After all, they all knew that Master Yuanzhen had been seriously injured by Chu Xiu's sword strike, and although Master Yuanzhen still looked like he hadn't fully recovered.

Only Li Hanchuan frowned, feeling that things weren't quite as Elder Jianxin had described.

But he couldn't figure out exactly what was wrong.

He guessed that although Xiao Yu might not necessarily be recovering because he was treating Master Yuanzhen, he must be dealing with something extremely important.

Since Master Yuanzhen said that Xiao Yu would be coming soon, then he definitely will.

Moreover, Master Yuanzhen's status and position in the entire Maitreya Sect are second only to Xiao Yu, so there is nothing wrong with him hosting and entertaining them.

"Fellow Daoists, please sit down. We have prepared a small feast for your welcome. Please do not find it offensive."

Master Yuanzhen spoke to Elder Jianxin and the others with a beaming smile.

Elder Jianxin and the others nodded and took their seats at the tables set up in the hall.

The first table was naturally where Master Yuanzhen sat with Elder Jianxin and nine others.

Dozens of wandering martial arts practitioners at the Immortal Realm level sat down at three tables.

One by one, followers of the Maitreya sect carried in bowls of delicious food and placed them in front of the tables.

Not bad.

It's a plate of plates.

It's not stacked.

After all, they are all people in the martial arts world; if their influence is too small, they will be laughed at.

However, these delicious dishes, though large in portion, are exquisitely presented and can be described as having a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste.

Moreover, all sorts of delicacies were laid out on the tables.

Jars of fine wine were also brought in.

The hall quickly became lively and bustling.

After a while.

Suddenly!

One after another, figures appeared outside the governor's mansion.

It was Chu Xiu who led more than nine thousand elite Imperial Guards to the outskirts of the Yangzhou governor's mansion.

"Champion Marquis Chu Xiu, it's Champion Marquis Chu Xiu..."

"Quickly, quickly report to the sect leader..."

"Oh no, Chu Xiu is here!"

"..."

Upon seeing Chu Xiu arrive with over nine thousand elite Imperial Guards, dozens of Maitreya Cult members guarding the Yangzhou Prefectural Governor's Mansion showed expressions of extreme fear and fled into the mansion.

As they fled, they did not forget to shout loudly.

The entire Yangzhou Prefectural Governor's Mansion was in an uproar!

In the abandoned old house.

"Chu Xiu arrived so quickly!"

"The Shadow Guards of the Great Zhou Dynasty are indeed extraordinary!"

Master Jingwu opened his eyes, a hint of surprise appearing on his usually calm and composed face.

"Killing Chu Xiu is indeed not an easy task."

Immediately, Abbot Jingwu slowly rose, sighed, and said with a regretful expression, "These people are beyond saving."

After saying that, Abbot Jingwu took a step forward and disappeared from the abandoned old house.

"Surround the governor's mansion and do not let a single person escape!"

Chu Xiu clenched his right hand, and the Taiqing Zhenyue Blade appeared in his palm. He spoke with a chilling killing intent.

"Yes!"

More than nine thousand elite Imperial Guards shouted in unison.

Actually!

The moment they arrived, more than nine thousand elite Imperial Guards had already surrounded the entire Yangzhou Prefectural Governor's Mansion.