Seeing Fang Yu unharmed.
Empress Ziwei did not show much surprise.
Her tone sounded almost like she was making an inquiry. It was just somewhat baffling.
"Miss Ziwei, do you really wish for my death? We had an agreement that I would join Tiandu Mountain only after we had been intimate once. If it weren’t for your repeated reneging, how could things have turned out this way?" Fang Yu shrugged.
Ziwei did not speak.
But the maid Xia’er next to her interjected:
"Mr. Fang... you should be very clear about the Empress’s identity. Many things cannot be done just because one says so... In this vast world, countless eyes are watching over Her Majesty the Empress. A slight misstep could lead to disaster. With your strength, talent, and vision, why haven’t you considered the welfare of the people of the world?"
"The welfare of the people of the world?" Fang Yu let out a wry laugh, "Please, are you treating me like a god? If you want to be a god, be one yourself. I only want enough food to eat and a peaceful sleep."
"Mr. Fang, why evade the issue? If those were your only demands, you could have simply joined Tiandu Mountain. Fame, fortune, and a legacy lasting for thousands of years—things many could only dream of," Maid Xia’er said.
"Hey... The Empress hasn’t spoken yet, what are you, a mere maid, yelling for? Get lost." Fang Yu was annoyed by the aggressive tone of her speech.
He could tell that this maid held significant weight in Ziwei’s regard, otherwise, she would not speak on her master’s behalf.
Empress Ziwei waved her hand, and the maid Xia’er stepped back.
"Mr. Fang, Xia’er is right... Up to now, I still don’t understand why you must oppose me!"
"Heh..."
Fang Yu laughed, "You constantly speak of the welfare of the people, then let me ask you, why have you ordered the Seventy-two Sects to attack the Fang Family time and again? Let’s not even mention the Five Great Divine Palaces. Even the Bai Ze lineage of the Seventy-two Sects can slaughter the innocent; what about the other sects? Are only your lives valuable, while others’ lives are worthless?"
Hearing this,
Empress Ziwei was momentarily speechless.
Fang Yu continued:
"Born from the same root, why be too eager to incite conflict? Whether cultivators or ordinary people, they all began the same. What do you say? The civilization of Huaxia is long-standing and profound. Surely you agree with this? The Three Character Classic says, ’At the outset, human nature is inherently good.’ You all have merely discarded the fine virtues of our ancestors. If you can be good, why choose to be evil?"
A Tiandu Guard in red robes shouted from behind:
"Silence! In the face of justice, how can we talk of life and death? How dare you criticize Her Majesty? If not for Her Majesty, would the Nine Provinces of Huaxia see peace until today? If not for Her Majesty, what would become of the cultivators in Huaxia! You want to see a world where all living beings suffer, don’t you?"
Fang Yu rolled his eyes:
"What a nuisance! It seems you just can’t comprehend this reasoning."
"People who have different paths should not seek to conspire together. Half a word more is too much when conversation is not harmonious! You’re seeking your own death!" The Tiandu Guard swiftly drew his blade, looking formidable.
Empress Ziwei, however, suddenly raised her hand.
The Tiandu Guard calmed down.
Ziwei said softly:
"Mr. Fang... you must have clashed with Sir Merlin, where is he now?"
Fang Yu shrugged and said:
"I really don’t know; I fought with him for a while, we exchanged a few fierce moves, he must have really admired me, unwilling to lay hands on me! Surprised by my swordsmanship, perhaps feeling inferior, he left on his own. What, didn’t he greet you in Tiandu Hall when he left?"
Everyone was stunned by what he said.
All looked bewilderedly at him.
Fang Yu still maintained his nonchalant demeanor.
At that moment—
A Tiandu Guard walked into the ravine.
He saw a piece of torn clothing and said, "Your Majesty, Sir Merlin might... be dead."
Ziwei furrowed her brows, her gaze fixed on Fang Yu, and said, "Did you kill Merlin?"
"Absolutely not! Don’t wrong me, murder is a crime, one must face imprisonment!"
At this point, seeing that Fang Yu was still speaking nonsense and not engaging in any meaningful dialogue, she started to harbor thoughts of killing.
Just as Empress Ziwei was about to make her move—
"Report!"
A disciple from Tiandu Hall ran over from the entrance.
"Speak!" Ziwei said, slightly displeased.
"Your Majesty! The Five Great Divine Palaces are under simultaneous attack... The Hall Masters are currently preoccupied, and they say... they request support from Her Majesty!"
Support?
Ziwei’s eyes widened, "Fang Yu, are you trying to buy time?!"
She had never imagined that this renowned Saint Rank Doctor, the prodigy known as Mr. Fang, actually had the audacity to attempt overthrowing both Tiandu Hall and the Five Great Divine Palaces! She hadn’t suspected this at all!
As clever as she was.
Upon receiving the news, he instantly understood.
Fang Yu laughed and said, "You’re only understanding this now? Seems a bit late!"
At this point.
There wasn’t much more to be said.
Empress Ziwei waved her hand and ordered, "Kill."
Dozens of Tiandu Guards swarmed forward.
Seeing this.
Fang Yu stepped back, smiling, "Can I have a chance for a one-on-one duel? You all are Supreme Heavenly Ranks, why bully the few with the many? Honestly, I can’t defeat you!"
"It’s good you know that, surrender and you might have a chance to live!" one Tiandu Guard pointed at Fang Yu and said.
Seeing that these Tiandu Guards were about to start pontificating again.
Empress Ziwei behind him, said coldly: "Can’t you hear Your Majesty’s command? I said—Kill!"
Why keep something beautiful in the world if it cannot be used for oneself?
"Yes!"
The voices of the Tiandu Guards thundered.
Instantly, a strong force surged, rippling out like waves!
"This is truly the power of Supreme Heavenly Rank... Even if you said this power was of Saint Rank, I’d believe it!"
Whoosh!
Squeak!
All the trees were snapped!
The Tiandu Guards raised their large blades, chopping down.
The blade light was like a guillotine.
Fang Yu shouted, "Dharma Seal, Infinite Heavenly Shield!"
Buzz!
Instantly, shields formed from the surging force appeared in front of Fang Yu.
Bang!
The blade light struck the Heavenly Shield.
"Combat Skills of Taia Sect!"
"No wonder this guy is so confident, he turns out to be a spy from Taia Sect!"
"Taia Sect, being one of the Three Divine Sects, and named alongside the Five Great Divine Palaces, has never been an enemy of Tiandu Hall; they are bold this time!"
Hearing this.
Fang Yu smiled slightly and said, "This is just the beginning... Nine-character True Words—Approach!"
"Soldier!"
"Fight!"
As the three words were uttered.
Fang Yu suddenly grabbed the Mandala.
With a flash, the Dragon Roar Sword appeared.
Seeing this scene.
Empress Ziwei was slightly surprised and commanded, "Interrupt the Nine-character True Words... Tiandu Guard first team, charge straight, second team left, third team right. Use the Combined Martial Technique, Eight Techniques of Profound!"
"Yes!"
Dozens of Tiandu Guards unreservedly unleashed their Inner Essence—
"Eight Techniques of Profound!"
Like shadows of Buddhas, the Tao Patterns left people agape.
"Super Star Shield!"
Fang Yu chose to avoid the brunt.
However—
With a boom.
A sound like a missile explosion erupted.
Fang Yu hadn’t expected the force to be so powerful; in an instant, he was blasted away.