Read Novel Full Chapter 506: Ironclad Evidence, Full City Sweep!
Chapter 506: Ironclad Evidence, Full City Sweep!
After that, Lu Yang and Empress Xiao had a thorough and pleasant conversation about the Dao.
After all, the two were currently working hand-in-glove, and such exchanges were needed to deepen their understanding of each other, so Empress Xiao did not refuse.
Both sides benefited greatly—it could be said that both host and guest were delighted.
Only after half an hour did Lu Yang step out of the 『Four Vault Dao Repository』. Under Eunuch An’s guidance, he left the imperial palace, while Empress Xiao watched his departing figure.
“Your Majesty.”
A palace maid softly stepped forward: “This true dragon is no ordinary one. He’s not so easy to deal with. Your Majesty's actions... may well be raising a tiger that will become a danger.”
Upon hearing this, Empress Xiao glanced at the maid. This was someone she had brought from her natal family, long loyal to her, so she didn’t mind the slightly bold words. She responded lightly, “No need to worry. Although His Majesty left in a hurry and said not a word, it’s not as if he left no fallback.”
As she spoke, she spread open her palm.
In that fair and warm jade-like hand, a bright and dazzling light floated, causing a deep sandalwood scent to waft around them.
【Seven Luminaries Heaven】！
“Before His Majesty left, he left this item in the harem. With this, the incense-fire deity of the Royal Guard Division is of no concern. Its cultivation power rests within my will.”
“So that Du Huan is of no concern.”
At this point, a look of desire appeared in Empress Xiao’s eyes:
‘Given time, if I can take advantage of this opportunity to perfect this embryonic fruit position...’
Perhaps she could even hope to become a True Lord.
Because of this, Empress Xiao actually hoped the power of the Royal Guard Division would grow even larger. After all, the larger it became, the more incense it would gather, and the more complete the 【Seven Luminaries Heaven】 would become.
And as long as she could ascend to become a True Lord, Empress Xiao cared not at all about Dao Court positions. If Du Huan wanted them, or the Crown Prince of Longxing wanted them, she’d hand them over.
‘It’s just a pity it’s not complete after all.’
At this thought, Empress Xiao sighed inwardly. If only it were a perfected external Dao fruit position instead of an embryonic one, it would save her much effort.
After leaving Tianwu Hall, Lu Yang immediately returned to the Royal Guard Division’s offices, then made his way down into the underground interrogation chamber.
Whether it was Chen Yuanli, the Deputy Director of the Dutian Division who had attempted to assassinate Emperor Jiayou, or Ning Haohe, the Director whom Lu Yang had captured as a rebel, both were locked up here, their bodies covered in wounds, obviously tortured countless times, on the verge of death.
“My Lord!”
As soon as Lu Yang entered the interrogation chamber, the Royal Guard cultivators, who had been resting, all stood up and saluted solemnly.
“How’s the situation?”
Lu Yang pulled up a chair and sat before Chen Yuanli and Ning Haohe. “Have they recalled how they tried to assassinate Emperor Jiayou, and who their accomplices were?”
“Their mouths are quite tight.”
Several Royal Guard cultivators lowered their heads in shame. “Especially that Ning Haohe—he refuses to admit guilt no matter what. We ask for punishment, my Lord!”
With that, they all knelt on the ground, voluntarily seeking punishment. After all, they had received no small amount of rewards from Lu Yang. Honestly, with this kind of treatment, if they weren’t scolded or beaten by Lu Yang, they’d feel guilty about accepting the rewards.
However, the next second, Lu Yang shook his head:
“What punishment? If they can’t remember or won’t confess, that’s their problem. You all worked hard—go back and rest.”
As his words fell, Lu Yang took out a thick stack of red envelopes.
“You’ve spent so long here interrogating them without cultivating. Consider these your allowances—everyone gets one.”
At this moment, there was only one thought in everyone’s hearts: Lord Du Huan’s kindness is endless!
After sending off the Royal Guard cultivators, Lu Yang finally looked at the nearly dead Chen Yuanli and Ning Haohe. The latter opened his eyes at that moment:
“Traitor... villain...”
“Keep cursing.”
Lu Yang smiled slightly, unconcerned: “Cursing before death is a loser’s last comfort... besides, you won’t have the chance to curse again.”
As his voice dropped, he gripped Ning Haohe’s head.
【Puppet Strings】！
Though Ning Haohe was a Third-Rank official, not just some Foundation Establishment peak, 【Puppet Strings】 worked smoothly, immediately erasing all resentment from his face.
“You speak, I’ll write.”
“Subordinate obeys!”
Very soon, a testimony written personally by “assassin” Chen Yuanli and his “accomplice” Ning Haohe, complete with their Divine Sense imprints, was produced.
The document implicated several senior Dao Court officials and the Jiangbei Demonic Sect, including the Five-Army Commander of the Capital Garrison, as well as various officials occupying key Dao Court positions. Apart from the top-level Ministers of War, Rites, and Personnel, whom Lu Yang didn’t name, he left no one else out.
The contents were absolutely authentic and could withstand any scrutiny.
Leaving the interrogation chamber, Lu Yang handed the testimony to Xiao Shan, who was waiting outside, and said calmly, “Make copies and send them to the residences of the Ministers.”
“Now, gather everyone and arrest everyone on the list.”
“Move out!”
Not long after, chaos broke out in Tianwu City.
Under Lu Yang’s orders, the Royal Guard Division, having just annexed the Dutian Division and riding high in morale and size, mobilized in full force and swept through the entire city.
At first, many officials didn’t realize what was happening, some even mistaking it for a Royal Guard rebellion, thinking these inherently wicked demon cultivators were revolting. So they stepped forward to scold them—only to be beaten to a pulp by the Royal Guard cultivators wielding court staves.
One strike and the official grimaced in agony.
The Royal Guard cultivators, eager to show loyalty to Lu Yang, were immediately enraged: Dammit, you dare grimace? This ain’t no ordinary official!
Time to strike hard!
First strike to the mouth—so they can’t beg.
Second strike to the legs—so they can’t run.
Third strike to the head—just to show Lord Du Huan their merit!
“Ah! Murder!”
“Stop! Stop! I support the Royal Guard! I’m one of you!”
For a time, cries like these echoed throughout Tianwu City.
But the court officials weren’t entirely powerless. Soon, a Second-Rank official could no longer hold back and fiercely invoked his position:
【Minister of Military Affairs, Dutian Division】！
“Insolence! Demon cultivators rebelling—!”
“Boom!”
Before he could finish, a thunderous explosion drowned out his voice. In that moment, countless officials couldn’t help but look up.
What they saw—was a single person.
Lu Yang stood like a statue, forming a hand seal. Torrents of flowing fire surged from his sleeves, sweeping across the sky.
Amidst the flames, countless banners rose, forming scenes of amassed weapons, neighing warhorses—a battlefield of slaughter, a blood-drenched land. A deep, oppressive shadow fell from the heavens, filled with a terrifying aura of destruction—then came crashing down!
【Flame Beacon of Suiyang】！
Empowered by the 【Dao Laws of the Immortal Nation】, Lu Yang had fast-tracked this technique long ago, lurking in the skies and charging it for this very moment.
Now, he held nothing back—he struck with full force!
In an instant, the entire city trembled. Countless gazes filled with fear, fury, or awe turned to the descending inferno.
“Bang!”
Silver bottle burst, water and pulp exploded; iron cavalry charged, blades and spears rang out!
The next second, the attacking 【Minister of Military Affairs, Dutian Division】, along with his entire mansion, was swallowed by the fire. All that remained was a scorched crater.
After everything was done, Lu Yang descended gracefully:
“Assassin Chen Yuanli and his accomplice Ning Haohe have confessed. The evidence is irrefutable. The Royal Guard Division, under the orders of the Crown Prince and the Empress, is arresting all implicated officials.”
“With such solid proof, yet the Minister of Military Affairs still dared obstruct—there’s no doubt, the traitor revealed himself!”
As he finished, Lu Yang reached into the crater and pulled out the half-dead Minister—he’d deliberately held back.
【Puppet Strings】！
After controlling him in secret, Lu Yang calmly said, “Take him back for interrogation. I want to know how many accomplices remain!”