Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor-Chapter 404 - 414: The Consequences of Sowing Discord

Military generals guard the frontiers while civil servants govern the nation; the absence of either is untenable.

"Please rise, esteemed Cabinet Scholars! I, Chu Feng, arrived too late for the rescue and caused you all alarm!" With a harmonious and approachable demeanor, Chu Feng treated these civil servants with great courtesy. "You all have been confined for many days and must be anxious about the safety of your families! Return home to visit your kin first. I will assign ten soldiers to each of you as escorts to prevent any barbarian soldiers who slipped through the cracks from taking advantage."

Chu Feng’s empathetic and caring nature moved the Cabinet Ministers greatly.

They developed a heart full of zeal to serve Chu Feng diligently.

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Escorted by the experts of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, Chu Feng made his way into the deep palace, reaching the inner harem where no guards were seen in sight. Only some palace eunuchs and maids stood watch.

The deep palace is where the Emperor and concubines lived, strictly off-limits to outsiders.

Especially men, whose entry was even more strictly prohibited.

Even Princes, once they came of age and wished to visit their mothers, had to apply and be granted permission before entering.

"Greetings to King Chu!"

These palace maids and eunuchs were well-versed in the art of survival. Those who could live on in the deep palace without the savvy to read attitudes and choose sides would have long perished.

Now that Chu Feng was in power, having defeated the armies of the Jianyun Dynasty and breached the Imperial Palace,

It was clear that he was about to become the new master.

This was the prime time to curry favor; those who remained blindly loyal to the Jianyun Dynasty could only face a dead end.

As Chu Feng walked through, he silently envied the imperial extravagance of Emperor’s lifestyle.

The harem was not only adorned with palaces and pavilions but was also crafted like a grand garden. As for the Imperial Garden deep within the harem, it was even more remarkable.

Beautiful scenery, elegant and tranquil.

Living in such a place was truly the epitome of worldly pleasure.

Moreover, each palace maid was charming and lovely, with graceful figures. Their attire was also fitting and very pleasing to the eye.

"Although this imperial lifestyle is tempting, my great vengeance remains unavenged, my path in the Sword Dao is incomplete, and I have not yet reached the ultimate peak in the Alchemy Dao. If I indulge in these pleasures now, after a century has passed, I will be nothing but a pile of dry bones."

Chu Feng’s determination was unwavering.

He was not swayed by the luxurious life of the Imperial Palace.

Enjoyment, at least not now. Immortal life, ruling the world, being impervious to manipulation by anyone, and being able to control one’s own destiny—that was more tempting than the transient pleasures he currently faced.

And more meaningful as well.

"Where is that old dog, the Jianyun Emperor?"

Chu Feng grabbed a Chief Eunuch and demanded.

"King Chu, spare my life... The old Emperor is imprisoned in Her Majesty, the Empress’s sleeping quarters!" the aged eunuch stammered, trembling and continuously pleading for mercy.

"Lead the way ahead!"

Chu Feng tossed him aside, unafraid of any tricks the eunuch might attempt.

Before long, they arrived at Kunning Palace where the Empress resided.

Qian represents heaven, Kun represents earth.

Kun also symbolizes the mother of all under heaven.

The Empress, being the mother of the nation and the head of all six palaces, naturally resides in Kunning Palace.

Having just arrived at the palace’s exterior, Chu Feng saw an extremely beautiful woman with a phoenix crown on her head, clothed in rainbow-colored garments. Dignified and stunning—Chu Feng’s first impression of her.

"How audacious, who are you to dare bring people and rashly intrude into the deep confines of the palace?" Around the glamorous woman were numerous palace maids and eunuch guards.

The Chief Eunuch of the Imperial Court, Eunuch Hong, was also present.

"Hmph, feigning ignorance? I am none other than the new Lord of the Sword King Mansion, Chu Feng!" Chu Feng had already guessed the identity of this glamorous woman; she could only be the Empress, undoubtedly the birth mother of Prince Jianyun.

This woman wielded enormous power in the Jianyun Dynasty.

Although palace women should not involve themselves in politics, she did much to pave the way for Prince Jianyun.

For instance, she played a part in the scheme to seize Chu Feng’s Nine Yang Sword Veins for Prince Jianyun, a testament to her contribution.

"A new Lord of the Sword King Mansion? You are but a Commandery Prince. What right have you to storm into the deep palace?"

"Besides, if I remember correctly, though a prince’s position can be passed down undisputed through generations, it ought to be inherited by the eldest son. You are merely the third son of the Sword King Mansion; by what right did you usurp your senior brother’s position?"

The Empress’ tongue was indeed sharp.

In just a few words, she not only rebuked Chu Feng’s wrongdoing but also sowed discord between the brothers.

"You witch, cease your attempts to stir up trouble. It was with my full consent that I willingly allowed my younger brother to ascend as the new Lord of the Sword King Mansion!" Chu Jianlan unsheathed his sword with a clang and pointed it accusingly at Her Majesty, the Empress.

"Alas, how tragic... You of the noble Sword King Mansion, usurped by your own brother, still have to force a smile. Is it not because your brother is stronger than you, and under someone else’s roof, you have no choice but to bow your head?"

The Empress continued to stir discord.

"Are you done speaking?"

"Seize this vile woman!"

Chu Feng commanded, and the Poison Eye Dragon King leaped forward eagerly to grab the Empress.

Unexpectedly, the Chief Eunuch’s cultivation was not weak, boasting an Early Stage Sword Saint prowess. This concealed eunuch truly surprised Chu Feng.

Unfortunately for him, he was facing the Late Stage Sword Saint, Poison Eye Dragon King, a formidable opponent.

He was subdued in an instant.

Furthermore, with the arrival of the Outer Domain’s Three Fiends who had witnessed Chu Feng’s power and status, both the Evil Tumor Monk and Smiling Maitreya were eager to demonstrate their efforts.

At this moment, with the Three Fiends striking together, they swiftly chopped Eunuch Hong into seven or eight pieces.

"Ah... Release me, don’t touch me..." What good could come to Her Majesty, the Empress, once in the hands of the Poison Eye Dragon King?

The Poison Eye Dragon King apprehended her outright.

"Originally, out of respect for you being a woman and despite your enmity with my Sword King Mansion, you would have been granted a quick death. But since you dared to tamper with the bond between my senior brother and me, I’ll have to find you a new husband instead."

Chu Feng sneered coldly, devoid of any pity.

"Outer Domain’s Three Fiends, this woman is now yours to handle. Three days from now, I want to see her corpse."

"Right, this place is sacred ground of the Imperial Palace, do not sully it here. Take her out of the Imperial Palace."

The Three Fiends of the Outer Domain had killed many of Chu Feng’s enemies following his lead and had indeed exerted great effort during these days.

An excellent opportunity to let this vicious Empress meet the most miserable of deaths at their hands.

Overjoyed by Chu Feng’s orders, the Three Fiends were tearfully grateful as they escorted the Empress out of the Imperial Palace.

The Poison Eye Dragon King, heedless of her kicking and screaming, couldn’t wait to abduct her from the palace.

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