A figure thunderously descended.
Xia Cong and the others, seeing the figure holding a spear, did not understand what was happening.
"Get out of my way, all of you!"
Meng Quji made a beeline for Minister of War Gao Bo in the crowd.
Those who tried to stop him were not killed, but simply brushed aside with a wave of his hand, sending them all tumbling away.
Minister of War Gao Bo frowned, "You don't need to worry about me! If you get the chance, go straight to the sleeping quarters!"
Meng Quji grabbed him by the collar, "You deceived me?!"
"You, Meng... General, what do you mean by that?"
Gao Bo asked in confusion, "When have I ever deceived you?"
Meng Quji questioned fiercely, "When you first learned of their actions, did you know and not stop them? You'd better tell me the truth!"
"General Meng... I..."
Gao Bo could not meet his gaze and finally said, "When I knew about it, it was already too late, even if I went to stop it, I could only save a portion of the border soldiers."
"So, you really knew!"
Meng Quji emphasized the point, "But you just didn't go to stop it!"
"Indeed! If a thousand people die, they die, if ten thousand die, it's the same, so just let the north fall into chaos. In this way, it's more advantageous for us! Now, we have their evidence of guilt!" Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire
Gao Bo said, "After the event is successful, we publicize the evidence to the world, 'Purify the Monarch's Side,' and we will be the army of justice, not treacherous officials and rebels!"
"A thousand people die, ten thousand people die..."
Meng Quji repeated the Minister of War's words over and over, then couldn't help but sneer, until his eyes turned blood red, and he clenched his teeth to ask, "In Mr. Gao's eyes, are our brothers at the border just numbers?!"
He seemed not to realize what was wrong with what he said.
"Gao Bo! You fight over power in court, why play with our lives as a joke? We, we are risking our lives for you on the frontlines!"
Meng Quji's emotions began to crumble.
He almost yelled, "I, Meng Ergou, don't understand grand righteousness, nor can I speak of the well-being of the common people. I only know that when brothers entrust you with their lives, even if you can't lend them your full support, you must not stab them in the back!"
Gao Bo completely misunderstood, "General Meng, why are you going mad here?"
"Is it necessary? A fine 'is it necessary'..."
Meng Quji sneered, slowly releasing his grip, "You're all the same. If that's the case, what difference does it make who wins? For whom should I risk my life, and what would it mean!"
"You're really insane!"
Gao Bo warned, "General Meng, you're a master of military strategy; don't you realize that there is no way out now? Hurry to the sleeping quarters. After success, you'll be the leading contributor! Otherwise, if things fail, both our heads will fall!"
"Or are you going to turn now and help Yan Liang and the others?"
"You have to choose a side!"
Meng Quji's cold sneer suddenly turned into a nefarious smile, "What if I choose neither?"
"What's the time for?"
Gao Bo advised, "General Meng, do you still think you can withdraw yourself from this?"
"Did I ever say I wanted to withdraw?"
"What do you mean by that?"
Before Gao Bo could get clarity, a burst of fierce wind erupted in front of him, causing his official hat to fly up, hair to become disheveled, and when he opened his eyes again, Meng Quji was already a hundred yards away.
He had no intention of fleeing down the mountain; instead, he headed straight for the Ziwei Palace.
The entire Ziwei Mountain shook violently, with such magnitude that countless trees tumbled down, dirt slopes slid away, and even the stone paths cracked open as if a natural disaster struck, threatening the whole mountain's integrity.
"What, what's going on?!"
The horrifying phenomenon.
Caused even the fighting Eastern Garrison and Imperial Guard to cease their combat.
The sleeping quarters.
"Please, Father Emperor, to your death!"
After uttering these words.
The Crown Prince had thoroughly transformed into someone else.
His form seemed ethereal, mixing with purple and red light. With a swipe of his hands, a sword constructed from Incense Fire Divine Power materialized in front of him. Gripping the sword, he walked slowly toward the Emperor.
"You, what are you doing?!"
On the meditation mat.
The sitting Emperor Longqing finally showed emotion on his face. His pupils changed countless times in an instant, various feelings merging into a complex, indescribable mix: "My most filial son, to commit regicide and parricide?"
"Your Majesty, be careful!"
Huang Hong gathered True Qi in the palm of his hand, like a deep-sea vortex, and forcefully struck toward the godlike, demonic Crown Prince, who raised his hand and countered with a sword strike. Purple light flashed, and the True Qi shattered.
He spun out and crashed heavily against a column, and only upon falling to the ground could it be seen: from his forehead to his chest, a bloody line ran down his whole body. If not for the Protective True Qi, he would have been cleaved in two on the spot!
He did not give up, struggling to spit out blood, and threw out the National Seal.
The National Seal vibrated as if the Demon Suppression Pagoda was smashing down on the aging Crown Prince.
The Jade Seal, unlike before, met the Incense Fire Divine Power only to be stalemated, unable to suppress his opponent. After several collisions, it lost control and fell to the ground with a "clatter," then rolling to a stop in front of the Emperor.
Ji acted promptly but was likewise repelled repeatedly, helpless against his opponent.
"Your Majesty, cough cough..."