Light and shadow rippled as the stars shifted.
The wisteria flower gate closed behind Feng Chunya and the others. The petals fell like rain, turning into a sky full of flowing light before vanishing into nothingness.
By the time they recovered, they found themselves standing in a vast white jade plaza.
At the end of the plaza stood a majestic palace.
The roof of the hall was covered in glazed golden tiles. Before the hall, ninety-nine white jade steps rose tier upon tier. On either side stood vermilion pillars carved with coiled dragons, their heads held high and lifelike.
Hanging above the main entrance of the grand hall was a massive plaque with three golden characters on a black background: “Xuanzheng Hall.”
The palace doors were wide open, and deep within, the shadows of many figures could be seen moving about, accompanied by the faint sound of approaching footsteps.
Without a doubt, this was the imperial palace of the Yong Dynasty.
The dark-gold carriage floated in the very center of the plaza, flanked on both sides by golden-armored heavenly soldiers who held their long halberds pointed diagonally at the ground, looking exceptionally majestic.
Meanwhile, the three thousand light cavalry of the Zhenbei Army formed a dense, dark phalanx on the plaza, their cold, gleaming armor interweaving with their crimson banners.
Feng Chunya sat astride her horse at the front of the formation, her hand resting on her blade. Her gaze, sharp as a blade, stared intently at the open doors of Xuanzheng Hall.
Inside Xuanzheng Hall, the footsteps grew clearer and clearer. A moment later, several figures walked quickly out of the palace doors.
The leader was none other than State Preceptor Guo Rong, his brow carrying the arrogance of one who had long held a high position.
These high officials in their formal caps and magnificent silk robes were all prominent ministers of the Yong Dynasty.
When they saw the situation in the plaza, the expressions on their faces gradually turned from confusion to utter horror. “Who goes there?! How dare you bring troops to trespass into the palace of Great Yong, treating the Son of Heaven's majesty as nothing! Do you not know that this is a capital offense punishable by the execution of your entire clan?!”
Inside the carriage, the little fox looked at the system monitor and nudged Yun Shu with its little paw, complaining, “Host, you're the Divine Lady! How dare these people offend you? Quick, have those golden-armored heavenly soldiers teach them a harsh lesson!”
Hmph.
It had always remembered these shameless ministers who had harbored the delusional dream of having the child Emperor marry its host.
“There is no rush.”
Yun Shu calmly picked up the teacup beside her, took a sip with her head lowered, and said nonchalantly, “There's no need for me to act. The Zhenbei Army is more than enough to deal with them.”
The little fox scratched its head. “Oh, right! The soldiers of the Zhenbei Army have all learned the Body Tempering Technique, so their physical capabilities are basically superhuman. Fighting people of this era is a total dimensional strike.”
While the two were talking, Feng Chunya and the others had already formed a protective barrier in front of the dark-gold carriage. Even without saying a word, the sheer aura they radiated sent shivers down the spines of the ministers.
Seeing this, the State Preceptor lost his composure even further. He subconsciously took half a step back and shouted at the top of his lungs, discarding all decorum.
“Imperial Guards! Where are the Imperial Guards?! There are assassins!”
Xuanzheng Hall was suddenly surrounded by such a menacing troop of unfamiliar cavalry—how could they not be terrified?
What was worse, they had just been discussing matters inside Xuanzheng Hall, yet not a single soul had noticed when these cavalrymen had entered the imperial city.
Fortunately, the Imperial Guards arrived quite quickly.
Thousands of Imperial Guards, holding long spears, rushed out from the corridors on the side of the hall, attempting to form a defensive line in the plaza to block them.
Their movements were reasonably swift. Within a short time, they had formed several defensive lines, raising their spears and aligning their shields like a wall.
Hiding behind the Imperial Guards, the State Preceptor felt his confidence return and immediately ordered, “Seize them! Kill them all!”
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the Imperial Guards surged forward like a tidal wave.
However, they were facing the Zhenbei Army.
Looking at the rushing Imperial Guards, Feng Chunya didn't even bother to draw her blade. She simply raised her right hand and waved it casually.
In the next second, the Zhenbei Army moved.
Without any battle cries or commands, the three thousand iron cavalry acted in perfect unison, like a precise slaughtering machine.
The warhorses took a step forward, their iron hooves striking the ground simultaneously with a dull, booming thud that shook the entire white jade plaza.
In a single clash, spears were sent flying and shields shattered. The Imperial Guards were knocked backward by the charging cavalry, their screams of agony echoing one after another.
The Zhenbei Army didn't even kill anyone; they merely used the shafts of their spears with precise control to sweep the Imperial Guards to the ground.
Within just a few breaths, thousands of Imperial Guards lay sprawled across the plaza in disarray, groaning and wailing.
Seeing this, the civil and military officials were scared out of their wits.
Huddled behind the palace doors, their faces were as pale as ash, and the ceremonial tablets in their hands fell to the ground with a clatter.
They watched helplessly as the three thousand iron cavalry crushed all obstacles before the hall in an instant, leaving the Imperial Guards with absolutely no power to fight back.
What kind of terrifying military might was this?
Staring at the monitor, the little fox clapped its paws in excitement. “Beautifully done! Our Zhenbei Army is awesome!”
The corners of Yun Shu's lips curved slightly. Looking at the highly disciplined Zhenbei Army on the monitor, a look of appreciation flashed in her eyes.
“To be able to train such a spirited yet disciplined elite force that does not slaughter indiscriminately, Shen Jue and Feng Chunya deserve a lot of credit.”
This was indeed the truth.
She had only provided them with combat techniques, the Body Tempering Technique, and some military discipline guidelines, and then she had completely washed her hands of it. For the Zhenbei Army to reach this level today was a result of their own efforts.
“Look at the military banner! These people are the Zhenbei Army! The person in that carriage must be the Divine Lady of the north!”
“Wait, that's not right. Didn't the scouts report that she was still in Wuling Prefecture? How did she march into the imperial city so quickly? What on earth is going on?”
“Could it be... Could it be that she really knows celestial magic?”
While the civil and military officials were shaking in fear, the doors of the dark-gold carriage behind the Zhenbei Army slowly opened.
The golden patterns on the carriage body suddenly lit up, and thousands of golden specks of light rose like fireflies.
Immediately after, a figure stepped out of the carriage.
The Divine Lady's black-and-gold robes trailed three feet behind her, and her long hair fell to her waist. She wore a twelve-tasseled imperial crown, its dangling beads obscuring half her face, through which her gold and silver heterochromatic eyes could be faintly seen.
Her invisible, majestic pressure made it impossible for anyone to look directly at her.
The moment she stepped out, it felt as if all the light in the world gathered toward her. A morning breeze rose around her, gently fluttering her hem as it lifted her up, before she slowly descended.
When her shoes lightly touched the white jade ground, a golden ripple spread from beneath her feet, covering the entire plaza.
The Zhenbei Army bowed their heads in unison, and the golden-armored heavenly soldiers around the carriage knelt on one knee. Even the warhorses lowered their heads.
The officials in the hall had barely recovered from their initial terror before they were seized by an even greater shock.
“It's the Divine Lady... There really is a Divine Lady in this world...”
【Guo Rong Shock Value +100】
【Zhang San Shock Value +100】
【Li Si Shock Value +100】
【...】
【Current Shock Value: 81,000,000】
“Guo Rong, as the State Preceptor of this dynasty, you did not seek the welfare of the common people. Instead, you brought harm to all living beings, threw the court into chaos, plunged the realm into disorder, and left the populace displaced and destitute. Your sins deserve the torment of soul dissipation.”
“Those who aid the wicked are equally guilty.”
The Divine Lady walked toward the ministers in the hall. With each step she took, a golden lotus condensed beneath her feet.
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