The Empress's No.1 Lackey-Chapter 1254 - 668: Fist-Killing Wu Xiankui

Xiping Road, the court’s military camp.

The Empress has arrived!

This news, like a whirlwind, had already spread throughout Xiping by Xue Shence in the past few days, boosting the morale of the soldiers, each eagerly awaiting. Today, the Empress finally arrives with her guard.

Duke Tang Daren personally leads the welcome party, and upon returning, Xue Shence and the local generals welcome in formation.

Xu Zhenguan stands atop the carriage, peerless in elegance. To the sound of battle drums, under the gaze of countless soldiers, she enters the camp.

A moment later.

A meeting is held in the central army’s big camp. Xu Zhenguan sits at the head, flanked by Xue Shence and the Duke, while other civil servants and military officers are arranged by rank.

"Reporting to Your Majesty..." Xue Shence humbly summarizes the current battle situation in Xiping Road, and the Empress listens quietly, her face unwavering. These reports were already known to her from the Shadow Guard en route, merely confirming them now through Xue Shence’s words.

Overall, the situation is not ideal. Although the Western Regions soldiers led by Buddhist experts are no match for the court in strategy, the court has suffered greatly from the Eight Princes’ Rebellion, its Primordial Qi depleted. Thus, despite Xue Shence’s dedication, the defense line inevitably retreats, and nearly half of Xiping Road has fallen. The line has only stabilized through great sacrifice.

"I see your hardships, and now that the Eight Princes’ Rebellion is quelled, reinforcements from the south will soon arrive to assist..."

The Empress offers comfort, and seeing her composure and confidence, the soldiers’ hearts are calmed.

The meeting ends.

The Empress keeps Xue Shence behind alone.

"Is there something Your Majesty wishes to inquire from this humble servant?" Xue Shence carefully asks, looking at the Empress.

Xu Zhenguan gazes at him and asks, "Are you aware of the Red Sect Master’s affair?"

Xue Shence suddenly realizes, quickly explaining how he acted on Zhao Douan’s orders upon arriving at Xiping Road, secretly contacting the Red Sect Master to gather reports. Later, the Red Sect Master unexpectedly rescued Princess Wenzhu; by the time Xue Shence found out, it was too late to assist, leaving him to focus on blocking searches for monk soldiers in the Western Regions.

"Princess Wenzhu’s whereabouts remain unknown... As for the Red Sect Master, this humble servant knows he was captured by the Da Jing Master who defected from the Divine Dragon Temple and escorted back to their headquarters, fate unknown." Xue Shence explains.

The Empress is slightly disoriented, confirming the truth of the matter.

She ponders briefly, about to inquire further when her Taia Sword at her waist suddenly vibrates, the sword within the scabbard rustling as if trying to break free!

Xu Zhenguan is startled, pressing down on the sword hilt while quickly stepping out of the tent, gazing towards the East Sea. A silver Jade Seal imprint appears on her forehead!

Her beautiful eyes shine with starlight, as if seeing scenes tens of thousands of miles away, though even a Heavenly Human couldn’t see clearly. She merely feels a stir in her heart, murmuring, "Has he used the Dragon Essence again?"

At this moment, the Empress is eager to return.

...

...

East Sea.

"Boom!"

As the sword-wielding figure emerges from the water, everyone’s gaze on the sea shifts involuntarily towards him.

The first to react is Ji Yue on the deck, her white pupils staring at the sky in surprise and joy, "Master!"

Zhao Douan! Their master has returned!

Shui Bei and the Red Coral Island Master also breathe a sigh of relief, having been deeply anxious watching the nine elders infiltrate the Silent Sea.

Now seeing Zhao Douan return safely, they naturally exhale in relief, but then worriedly look towards the Silent Sea’s surface, not seeing the Thousand-Island Elders pursuing.

"Zhao! Dou! An!" Wu Xiankui also sees the familiar yet unfamiliar figure, immediately realizing the change in Zhao Douan’s aura, his face drastically changing.

Half-step Celestial... Has he reached this level? Or did he use the Dragon Essence again?

Wu Xiankui can’t afford to think, the martial artist’s crisis instinct makes his back prickle with tension, spawning the urge to flee.

Zhang Yan Yi alone had already exhausted him greatly; adding a Half-step Celestial, if unguarded, he might truly perish at sea.

At this moment, the urge to hunt Zhao Douan is long forgotten, Wu Xiankui stomps the sea, the water surging, instantly pulling out a shadowy streak, swiftly fleeing afar.

He’s running!

Seeing this, Zhang Yan Yi is momentarily stunned, while the Old Heavenly Master doesn’t intercept. A determined Celestial is nearly impossible to stop.

He looks at Zhao Douan, amazed, "You..."

Zhao Douan nods calmly, "A lucky breakthrough."

Then he explains no more, just gazes at Wu Xiankui fleeing, suddenly tossing the Mystic Turtle Seal to the Old Heavenly Master, leaving a remark, "Please hold the Sea God briefly; I’ll be back soon."

Having said that, Zhao Douan also "boom", flew away like a missile. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

The Old Heavenly Master instinctively grabs the Mystic Turtle Seal, hearing the words "hold briefly," clenches his face, almost wanting to throw away the seal, then sees him pursue, startled, "Don’t be impulsive... The suppression here is minimal for him..."

In the distance, Zhao Douan’s calm voice echoes, "No worries, this sea area doesn’t suppress me at all now."

Zhang Yan Yi is stunned.

...

The heavy clouds swirl, pouring rain, waves roll furiously on the sea, lightning snakes dance wildly in the clouds.

The entire sea area is shrouded in an apocalyptic dangerous aura, but in this weather, two shadows race on the boundless sea surface, one chasing the other madly.

Zhao Douan grips the Chasing Saber, lips pressed, sprinting across the sea; after reaching Half-step Celestial, he can now walk on air.