Feeling the icy chill of the Soul-Hooking Rope, and with her cultivation instantly frozen, Zhao Xiaodie finally realized what was happening and struggled desperately: "No, there must be some misunderstanding. How could Father do such a thing? Ninth Grandfather must have made a mistake somewhere."
You have to understand that the father is the second most powerful person in the country and is also the most likely candidate to inherit the throne. Now that the emperor is about to experience the decline of his health, how could he possibly take such a big risk to do this?
Moreover, even if he were to actually do it, based on his understanding of his father, he would only do it when he was absolutely certain of success. How could things have turned out like this?
The Prince of Yan's face was ashen: "The facts are clear, Xiao Die, just cooperate with the investigation."
"No, I want to see my father!" Zhao Xiaodie exclaimed excitedly.
The King of Yan did not answer, but waved his hand to have the soldiers take her away, not giving her a chance to continue speaking.
Zhao Xiaodie was immediately plunged into endless despair. The current situation was clearly due to something happening to her father, otherwise it wouldn't be like this.
She couldn't help but glance at Zu'an in the distance, thinking to herself that she had actually let him see her in her current disheveled state.
In front of that man, her status as a princess was the only thing she could be proud of, but now even that is gone.
Her usually bright and sparkling eyes suddenly lost their luster.
"Master!" He was greatly alarmed upon seeing this. Although he preferred Fairy Chu, who could dislike this beautiful and proud junior sister?
Moreover, having gone through life and death together in the secret realm, his feelings for this junior sister had grown stronger, so he naturally didn't want to see her captured like this.
Unfortunately, he is now seriously injured and can only ask his master for help.
To everyone's surprise, Guan Chouhai's face was gloomy, and he seemed not to have seen this scene.
At this moment, the Prince of Yan said to Guan Chouhai, "Brother Guan, please come back with us to accept the investigation."
Guan Chouhai's eyes flickered slightly. He looked at the Prince of Yan, then at General Zhao Yuan of the Tiger Guard beside him, and at the elite soldiers who were eyeing him menacingly. In the end, he sighed and did not resist.
Perhaps cooperating might offer a chance for a turnaround, but resisting on the spot would confirm his status as a traitor, and at that time, not only him, but even Lihentian would be uprooted.
Soon the soldiers stepped forward and locked up Guan Chouhai and Zhiyin.
The other members of the Daoist sect stared wide-eyed at the sight, never expecting that Guan Chouhai, a grandmaster and a god-like figure in the eyes of his disciples, would also be imprisoned.
Wu Xiaofan walked over and said, "Greetings, Your Highness. May I ask what happened and why the Golden Summit has become like this? Where is my master?"
As the chief disciple of the Zhengyang Sect, he was also considered a part-owner here, so he naturally had a responsibility to step forward in this situation.
"Your master?" The Prince of Yan sneered and waved his hand dismissively. "Arrest him!"
Immediately, soldiers from all around pounced on him like wolves and tigers.
Wu Xiaofan's expression changed. He instinctively wanted to resist but dared not, and could only anxiously ask, "May I ask what crime Your Highness has arrested us for?"
The King of Yan did not answer, as if the other party's status and position were not worthy of his reply.
Zhao Yuan, who was standing to the side, spoke up: "What crime? Wang Wuxie is suspected of colluding with outsiders to set up a plot to assassinate the Emperor in Zishan!"
"Not to mention you second-generation disciples, even the peak masters of each peak have been imprisoned and are under investigation."
Upon hearing this, Wu Xiaofan and Zhang Xi felt a chill run down their spines. They knew what the consequences would be if this charge were proven.
Not to mention them, the entire Zhengyang Sect would probably be wiped out.
"This is impossible! Master has always been loyal to the Emperor. How could he do such a thing!"
Zhao Yuan said expressionlessly, "So I'm having you investigated. What, do you want to rebel? According to the law, we can shoot you on the spot!"
Wu Xiaofan and Zhang Xi's expressions shifted between light and dark, and they tried to draw their swords several times, but ultimately did not dare to.
Soon the Soul-Hooking Ropes were placed on them, instantly sealing away their cultivation.
At this moment, the remaining Taoist disciples on the Golden Summit gathered together, watching them warily.
Although the various sects of Taoism were privately very dissatisfied with the close relationship between the Zhengyang Sect and the imperial court, and even gossiped behind Wang Wuxie's back that he was a lackey of the imperial court.
But seeing Guan Chouhai, Wu Xiaofan, and others being taken away one after another, everyone still felt a sense of shared sorrow.
They had no idea what was going on and assumed that the imperial court wanted to use this opportunity to eliminate the nine sects of Taoism, so they united in their hatred of the enemy.
Seeing everyone instinctively place their hands on their weapons, Zhao Yuan's face darkened: "What, are you planning a rebellion?"
Just as the situation was about to escalate, several figures flew over: "General, please show mercy!"
Upon closer inspection, everyone recognized the leader as none other than Wan Tongtian and Master Huoling from the Biluo Palace.
The two men bowed to Prince Yan and Zhao Yuan before saying, "Your Highness, General, our Biluo Palace has already been investigated. Wan Guiyi and Pei Mianman entered the secret realm before the incident, and they know nothing about what happened. We hope you two will show leniency."
The other disciples of the Daoist sect were shocked. What? Even the Biluo Palace was investigated? What exactly happened?
As the Prince of Yan and Zhao Yuan hesitated, Wan Tongtian bowed again and said, "We will take them back and keep them under strict guard. If necessary, we will bring them here for interrogation at any time."
Seeing a grandmaster, a figure of extraordinary status in the Daoist sect, bowing and scraping before him, the Prince of Yan felt extremely pleased. He hurriedly helped the other up, saying, "Sect Leader Wan, you flatter me. Do you think I don't trust your character? Take the person away, but don't leave the Purple Mountain area for now."
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