It was as if he wanted to use his not-so-tall body to build an indestructible and unbreakable defense for the emperor.

They would shield the Emperor from all the dangers that lurked before him, even at the cost of their own lives.

Almost at the same instant, several secret guards hidden in the various secret and dark corners of the Imperial Study appeared like cheetahs lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce.

Upon sensing the danger descending like a sudden storm, they appeared and took action with astonishing speed.

They were as agile as nimble black panthers and as swift as graceful swallows.

Like a black whirlwind, carrying a fierce momentum, it rushed towards Ning Chenxing.

Their eyes revealed an unwavering killing intent, a killing intent that burned like a blazing flame, shimmering with intense light in the darkness.

His menacing demeanor seemed to suggest that he wanted to tear Ning Chenxing, who dared to plot against the Emperor, to shreds in an instant, in order to safeguard the Emperor's supreme safety and dignity.

They are the Emperor's most loyal guardians, the sharpest blades in the darkness, and the embodiment of justice.

Seeing this, Ning Chenxing's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile filled with disgusting disdain and smugness.

It was as if he had everything under control, manipulating everyone at will.

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, like a cold star twinkling in the night sky, exuding endless chill and cruelty. That light seemed to pierce through people's hearts, sending chills down their spines.

He swung his arm forcefully in the air, as if issuing a mysterious and deadly command, the movement carrying an air of superior arrogance and swagger.

The next moment, several men in black rushed in from outside the Imperial Study like ghosts.

They were dressed in black, tight-fitting clothes. The black fabric shimmered with an eerie luster in the dim light, as if it were a manifestation of darkness.

Their faces were cold and stern, as if sculpted from ice and snow, and their eyes exuded a chilling aura of murderous intent.

Like a grim reaper emerging from the depths of hell, carrying an endless aura of death.

Upon entering the imperial study, they immediately engaged in combat with the guards.

The two exchanged blows, fists and feet flying, and for a moment, the Imperial Study was filled with the glint of swords and the clash of blades.

The sounds of weapons clashing mingled together, like a bloody and violent death symphony.

The sound echoed in the confined space, making people's eardrums ache, and the atmosphere became extremely tense.

It was as if the air itself had frozen into solid ice by the tense atmosphere, making it hard to breathe.

These men in black were clearly well-trained and worked together seamlessly, their movements as agile as ghosts and their attacks as swift as lightning.

Every move seemed meticulously designed and practiced countless times, each strike deadly, successfully restraining the movements of the bodyguards.

This put the guards in a difficult situation, making it hard for them to escape and preventing them from posing a direct threat to Ning Chenxing.

Having escaped the direct threat of the guards, Ning Chenxing slowly turned around, his movements unhurried yet exuding a chilling composure, as if he were the master of this bloody feast.

He looked at Eunuch Li with a cold gaze, his eyes as icy and chilling as the winter wind, as if they could freeze all warmth in the world.

A malicious smile crept across his face, a smile like the whisper of a devil, full of allure and wickedness.

He slowly uttered a few words, his voice low and seductive, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness.

He was trying to lure his prey with sweet words: "You clever little slave. Why don't you switch allegiance and follow me?"

If you are willing to submit to me, I will certainly not mistreat you; you will enjoy endless wealth and honor.

Under my command, you will possess boundless power and wealth, with mountains of gold and silver, beautiful women by your side, and a multitude of servants—far better than you serving my royal brother here.

With just a nod, you can change your destiny and rise to great heights. Why not?

The sound echoed in the tense and bloody imperial study, as if it possessed a bewitching magic, attempting to shake Eunuch Li's unwavering will.

Eunuch Li entered the palace as a eunuch at a young age and, over the long years, witnessed the ever-changing political landscape of the court.

In his spare time, he would practice martial arts with the palace guards, partly to improve his health and partly to have the ability to protect himself in critical moments.

His years of diligent study and practice had given him a solid foundation in martial arts, allowing him to easily deal with two or three petty thieves using his skills and experience.

However, the person confronting him at this moment was Ning Chenxing, who was deep in thought and ruthless in his methods.