Read Novel Full Chapter 1242 - 496: The Mastermind and the Explanation (Part 2)
Chapter 1242: Chapter 496: The Mastermind and the Explanation (Part 2)
Seventh-Tier Peak!
It is an expert at the seventh-tier peak.
Li Zhi was instantly taken aback.
He recognized this aura; it was the Dachen Marquis Taikang.
But!
Feeling the presence of this seventh-tier peak expert, Xu Jin’s expression turned colder, as the true mastermind behind the scenes appeared!
Because he sensed that the target of those fiery meteors was not him!
It was the captives he had in his hand that he had caught alive!
This was an attempt to silence them after the plot was exposed!
In the distance, Gong Bo, the Dahong Marquis Taikang who had just revealed himself, was utterly helpless.
What seemed like a foolproof plan had failed!
He had not anticipated that this envoy was not only unparalleled in combat power but also incredibly perceptive.
Initially, even if the plan failed, he could have withdrawn quietly without a trace.
However, who would have thought that the people he sent to do the dirty work would be captured alive by Xu Jin.
His confidants acted together, intending to capture Envoy Xu Jin.
But unexpectedly, they were all caught in one net!
At the moment he witnessed this, Marquis Taikang Gong Bo’s heart was in despair!
He hadn’t expected that he only intended to stir up trouble secretly and seek some revenge, but the situation escalated so dramatically!
Seeing the overwhelming barrage of fiery meteors approaching, Xu Jin was about to take action when suddenly a point of starlight appeared, transforming into a colossal hand that covered the whole street and the sky filled with chaotic attacks.
Xu Jin’s eyes narrowed instantly.
Eighth Tier!
And it’s still in the late period!
The Fish Curtain Golden Bell was pushed to its extreme by Xu Jin in an instant, and the space in front of him had already folded twice simultaneously.
The Sky Gang Thunder Chain Shield was about to be released.
At the same time, Xu Jin’s mind had already sunk into the Elephant Star Pattern, with the Earth Core Earth Charm being activated by him.
He could inject it into the Fish Curtain Golden Bell at any moment to significantly enhance defense.
The next instant, the enormous hand that had suddenly appeared lightly grasped.
In an instant, the hundreds of fiery meteors launched by the Dahong Marquis Taikang, and the myriad attacks from all sides by the Dahong elite and loose cultivators, along with the star skill attacks from the Great Chen mission’s counterattack, were all gathered back by this gigantic starlight hand.
With a slight grip, all the star skills were utterly annihilated!
"Mr. Wei!"
Marquis Taikang Gong Bo exclaimed, turning to leave, but the starry hand that had just appeared pursued him like a shadow, instantly gripping Marquis Taikang in its palm.
At that moment, the terrifying aura of an eighth-tier late period spread out like ripples in all directions.
Wherever it passed, all the Dahong elites and loose cultivators were terrified, halting their actions!
Many officials, including Military Marquis Li Zhi and his subordinates, simultaneously bowed, "Greetings, Mr. Wei!"
"Escort the mission to lodge at the Four-direction Inn first."
Mr. Wei, the chief steward of Dahong’s Imperial Inner Court, called out softly, then looked at the string of captives in Xu Jin’s hand, "Lord Xu, please allow us to handle them."
"We’ll spare you the trouble, Grand Steward!
I habitually keep control of my own spoils of war!" Xu Jin replied with a smile.
"Hmm?"
Wei Zhong’s gaze turned sharp, his eyelids rising as a vast Divine Soul aura bore down on Xu Jin.
Xu Jin’s gaze was as intense as a torch, staring directly at Wei Zhong without a hint of fear.
Under the impact of Wei Zhong’s Divine Soul aura, he remained completely motionless.
Wei Zhong’s gaze showed a slight surprise.
"Mr. Wei! Our Great Chen mission followed all the protocols of Dahong upon entering the city, yet today we narrowly escaped assassination, almost dying on the street. We request an explanation from the Grand Steward for our Great Chen mission!"
With this, Xu Jin smiled, "Or perhaps, we will find that explanation ourselves."
Wei Zhong’s gaze swept over Military Marquis Li Zhi, who was terrified, then Wei Zhong said, "Rest assured, Lord Xu, the Emperor is aware of this matter and will surely uncover the truth!"
The next moment, the chief steward of the Dahong Inner Court turned around and left.
When an eighth-tier late period expert steps out and speaks, no matter how wild the people of Dahong are, they dare not cause more trouble.
The key is that the mastermind has already been captured.
Besides, the evidence is in Xu Jin’s hands.
Rumor has it that Chen Qixian, rumored to have been killed by the mission, was actually the first to be ambushed and killed by a sixth-tier whom Xu Jin captured alive.
At this moment, the residual aura of Star Power still lingered within Chen Qixian’s corpse.
As long as an expert perceives it in the slightest, they could immediately make a judgment.
The journey that followed went smoothly.
An hour later, the Great Chen Mission safely settled into the Four-direction Inn.
Simultaneously, inside the Dahong Imperial Palace, the Dahong Emperor looked at Marquis Taikang, who was kneeling on the ground, his face amiable.
"Gong Qing, I know that your clan members died in the conflict instigated by Dachen. More than that, I know you advocate for war with Dachen, without rest until death.
However, this mission was approved by me, no need for you to directly contradict me, right?"
Captured and brought back, Marquis Taikang touched the ground with his forehead, pleading, "Your Majesty, I absolutely did not mean that! I just did not expect the envoy to be so strong, causing multiple failures by my subordinates, leading to the situation spiraling out of control."
"Ah... your actions put me in a difficult position." The Dahong Emperor lightly smiled.
"I am guilty, please punish me, Your Majesty!" Marquis Taikang, Gong Bo, bowed.
"You originate from Star Hall; I don’t have the direct authority to deal with you!" said the Dahong Emperor.
"I am your minister, Your Majesty, and will accept whatever you decide." Marquis Taikang quickly uttered conventional words, feeling assured inside.
His confidence also stemmed from his Star Hall background.
Even an emperor, when wanting to handle him, would need to inquire Star Hall’s opinion first.
Most of the time, it leads to nothing.
However, before Marquis Taikang, Gong Bo, could feel assured, the Dahong Emperor suddenly said, "But this matter is pivotal, involving diplomacy; I cannot decide on my own. This matter must be truthfully reported to the Star Lord, requesting the Star Lord’s disposal."
"This... Your Majesty, there’s no need to alarm the Star Lord with this matter." Marquis Taikang was somewhat anxious.
The Dahong Emperor, however, said nothing, promptly took out the Star-picking Order, describing the matter thoroughly, then sent a Starlight Transmission to Tianyang Star Lord.
Seeking Tianyang Star Lord’s instructions.
Shortly thereafter, Starlight Transmission appeared on the Dahong Emperor’s Star-picking Order.
It was Tianyang Star Lord’s transmission.
"Gong Qing, the Star Lord’s decision regarding you has arrived.
The Star Lord said you brought disgrace and shame, losing national prestige; your title is revoked, sent to serve at the latest Eight Desolations defense line on Galaxy Battlefield!" The Dahong Emperor smiled.
"Mr. Wei, according to the Star Lord’s decision, relay the decree."
"The old servant obeys!"
In an instant, Marquis Taikang Gong Bo was anxious.
Especially hearing of the disposal to Eight Desolations defense line, he was truly panicked.
The Eight Desolations defense line is set to become the frontline of the upcoming war; it is said dozens of Eighth Tier will participate.
Once the war begins, it is a flesh and blood grinding machine!
Going to that place means doom.
"Your Majesty, for the sake of my loyalty, please plead for me..."
The Dahong Emperor waved silently, and someone took Marquis Taikang Gong Bo away, with orders and personnel to revoke his title.
"Loyalty?"
The Dahong Emperor sneered.
"Afraid it is utmost loyalty to Tianyang Star Lord instead."
"Your Majesty, please mind your words."
Dahong Imperial Court’s Grand Steward Wei Zhong softly reminded, casually casting Starlight to isolate inside and outside.
The Dahong Emperor’s expression turned colder, "These people from Star Hall are growing more presumptuous, daring to scheme against the mission I invited beneath my nose, increasingly ignoring me."
"Your Majesty, do not be vexed; this Dahong realm ultimately belongs to Your Majesty."
"Go, carry out my method; consider it giving them an accounting."
"Certainly." The Grand Steward Wei Zhong nodded.
Just as Grand Steward Wei Zhong was about to leave, the Dahong Emperor suddenly asked, "Is that envoy Xu Jin really so formidable?"
Upon hearing, Wei Zhong turned back, bowing, "Your Majesty, judging by the old servant’s assessment, not only is the Sixth Tier incapable, even ordinary Seventh Tier aren’t a match for this envoy Xu Jin!
Three days hence when Your Majesty meets the mission, martial learning is arranged and the mission informed.
But judging by Xu Jin’s performance, it seems no one can suppress him!
Perhaps canceling martial learning would be wise."
"Cancel?
Why cancel!
Xu Jin is a disciple of Great Chen National Daoist School; this puzzle should be solved by Tianyang Star Hall.
Go find Great Elder Wang Kan, let him handle the martial learning candidate!" said the Dahong Emperor.
"The old servant complies."