His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

The carriage stopped at the foot of Tianhua Mountain. Shang Shoucheng got out first and, in his capacity as commander, dispersed all the guards stationed at the foot of the mountain, ordering them to retreat three miles away.

After everyone had left, Xu Bing and Ji Yuan got off the carriage and began walking towards the top of the mountain.

Xu Bing exhaled a cold breath, his black cloak billowing. His eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a sharp glint within them.

He stood in the wind and snow.

It was as if the whole world bowed down to him; that was an aura that surpassed even the "Emperor".

The ministers of the ruler are called imperial tutors.

Ji Yuan followed behind. The wind and snow seemed to be getting stronger at night, and the high-quality leather boots made of animal hides were slippery on the snow.

With his hands behind his back, his center of gravity was unstable. He could barely walk on flat ground, but now he was going up a mountain, on a rather rugged mountain path.

She had only taken a few steps when her eyebrows furrowed slightly, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated. Shang Shoucheng, quick-witted and agile, stepped forward to help her up.

He thought that perhaps His Majesty was frail and had difficulty moving around. But when he reached out to grab His Majesty's arm, he found nothing.

Shang Shoucheng's eyes widened instantly, and his decapitation sword was drawn in a flash. Without saying a word, he slashed at the villain Xu Bing, while tears streamed down his face.

"You villain, you've cut off His Majesty's arms! I'll fight you to the death!"

The loud shout was quickly swallowed up by the howling wind and snow.

Xu Bing caught the decapitation blade with a single finger.

His long, slender, fair fingers gripped the decapitation sword tightly. The calm and composed control he exuded, combined with his tall and handsome appearance, created an atmosphere that was simply irresistible.

Xu Bing's charm has exceeded one hundred, which means that in addition to his appearance, the surrounding environment and atmosphere also contribute to his charm at all times.

If we put it in simpler terms...

If cameras existed in this world, a casual snapshot of Xu Bing would become a beautiful picture. From composition and lighting to atmosphere and filters, everything would be perfect.

"My dear minister, you have misunderstood."

Ji Yuan explained the reason to Shang Shoucheng in as calm a tone as possible, telling him that his arms had not been cut off, but that he was being tied up.

"Xu Bing, how could you treat His Majesty like this!"

Upon learning the truth, Shang Shoucheng suppressed his anger. It wasn't that he was being reckless, but rather that it concerned His Majesty, and he had already disregarded his own life.

However, under the shadow of Xu's illness, the emperor and his minister felt utterly powerless.

In the end, Ji Yuan was worried about Zhou Xiaoyou's safety, so he asked Shang Shoucheng to help him and quickened his pace.

The higher you go, the stronger the wind and snow become, and the cold wind is biting, with a hint of piercing to the bone.

Halfway up the mountain, the wind and snow were so fierce that it was impossible to open one's eyes. It seemed that the wind and snow were particularly heavy tonight.

Or perhaps it was the Purple Cloud Immortal who cast some kind of spell.

Xu Bing walked ahead, letting the wind and snow blow as he went, his steps unwavering. Ji Yuan and Shang Shoucheng, however, were quite disheveled behind him.

Shang Shoucheng was severely injured, but the damage to his body was only temporarily suppressed by Xu Bing's "Thirty-Two Yama Needles".

Still feeling weak, Ji Yuan was even more vulnerable; without Shang Shoucheng's support, she might not have been able to get here.

How much time is left until midnight?

A hint of worry flashed in Ji Yuan's beautiful eyes; she was genuinely concerned about Zhou Xiaoyou's safety.

"There's still half an hour left," Shang Shoucheng replied, as he opened his mouth and the wind and snow blew in, making him cough a few times.

In this snowy weather, you have to shout to speak.

"Half an hour should be enough."

Ji Yuan murmured, looking up at the mountaintop, "That should be enough."

As they climbed higher, the howling wind made Ji Yuan and Shang Shoucheng feel a chill.

Normally, Shang Shoucheng could mobilize his Tongxuan Gang Qi to dispel some of the cold air.

However, at this moment, he was severely injured and unable to use his internal energy. The cold made their teeth chatter.

"Alright, you can move behind me now, lest you catch a cold," Xu Bing's voice came from ahead.

In Ji Yuan's eyes, this guy actually stopped on the spot and waited for the two of them.

Shang Shoucheng looked at Ji Yuan, and Ji Yuan nodded in response. Then Shang Shoucheng helped Ji Yuan lean against Xu Bing's back.

Within three meters.

Sure enough, the wind and snow gradually stopped, and even the chill dissipated considerably.

While marveling at the miracle, Ji Yuan couldn't help but glance up at Xu Bing's back. She actually felt a sense of security from the figure that shielded her from the wind and snow.

She herself found it absurd, as her greatest danger was clearly Xu Bing.

Yet this sense of security felt so real; she could even smell the refreshing fragrance.

Hovering behind Xu Bing, they unknowingly arrived at the summit of Tianhua Mountain.

Upon arriving here, the surrounding wind and snow had gradually subsided.

Talk about the other side.

The Purple Cloud Immortal, seated atop the mountain, had long since noticed the commotion and heard the footsteps.

He sneered as he looked at the Empress of Da Xi, whose throat he had gripped and whose forehead was beaded with cold sweat.

With the Empress already in his hands, dealing with her henchman Xu Bing would be a piece of cake. He wouldn't let any of the culprits who killed his disciple go unpunished.

I could faintly hear footsteps approaching.

The Purple Cloud Immortal's gaze fell upon the steps, which were now covered with a layer of white snow.

The sound of footsteps in the snow grew closer.

There appear to be three people.

One is Xu Bing, another is Shang Shoucheng, and who is the third person? Could he be an accomplice he invited?

Thinking of this, Immortal Ziyun sneered. He was already a dying man, so what was there to fear?

With the Empress in his grasp and this enormous leverage over him, he wouldn't back down from anyone.

First-order, second-order...

The sound of footsteps in the snow grew closer.

It seemed that only the sound of footsteps on snow remained in the world. At the same time, for some reason, the Purple Cloud Immortal felt as if an invisible hand was gripping his heart.

A lingering sense of oppression.

And a nameless fear arises.

His face twitched. He had already seen the Empress; she was just an ordinary woman who craved pleasure.

Aside from her stunning appearance, she was nothing like the rumored woman—calm and beautiful, with both talent and beauty.

That imperial advisor must be even worse than the rumors suggest. Weighing over 300 pounds, his face covered in sores…

That's exactly what I was thinking.

The sound of footsteps on the snow was getting very close. Immortal Ziyun tightened his grip on Zhou Xiaoyou's neck and unconsciously stood up.

Although he himself was not clear why he felt nervous or what caused his nervousness.

But when he looked over, his eyes, which had been slightly narrowed, widened as Xu Bing came into full view.

A look of bewilderment flashed across his face.

He didn't see the 300-pound fat man with a face full of sores; he only saw a handsome man with unparalleled looks and a tall stature.

She was truly a woman of unparalleled beauty, her face blushing even in the snow.

The moment this chronic illness appeared, Immortal Ziyun felt an immense pressure, like morning mist shrouding a mountain, gradually climbing upwards.

"The rumor is false!"

At this moment.

These four words suddenly popped into Zi Yunxian's mind.

No…it’s not just wrong, it’s downright absurd!

Although he may be judging people by their appearance, such a national advisor could not possibly be as bad as the rumors suggest.

Therefore, Xu Bing, who personally issued the decree to execute immortals, may be the real culprit, while Empress Ji Yuan was at most an accomplice.

I got the order wrong! ... Ziyun Immortal's heart trembled.

The moment Xu Bing appeared, he was enveloped in a deep sense of unease.