Zheng Ya hinted at the sudden emergence of an undercover operation, which raised suspicions among Emperor Chengping and the entire conglomerate.
Prince Rong, who had spent the night without sleep, paced back and forth in the Golden Palace, where he was greeted by a secret agent from the Retired Emperor: "Your Excellency, the Retired Emperor has decreed that all those who defy the Emperor be executed immediately."
"What? Father Emperor wants to slaughter everyone in the world?" Prince Rong, no, now the Regent Prince, turned around in shock and asked, his mind blank!
What are they trying to do?
The key is that if he slaughters and harms the people of the world, he becomes an executioner, a butcher, a tyrant, and is not tolerated by the people.
Even if he shifted the blame onto Emperor Chengping, he could not deceive the people of the world, for there were countless people who knew the truth.
In the end, his fate was no different from that of Emperor Chengping.
People who are used as tools now will be discarded like worn-out shoes in the future, leaving behind a lasting infamy.
This was not the outcome that Prince Rong, the current regent, desired, but he had no choice in the face of the Emperor Emeritus's decree.
Coincidentally, Emperor Chengping, who was on the Zhaixing Tower platform, sensed countless cameras appearing on the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams Demon-Suppressing Array the instant Zheng Ya left. The system analyzed and processed the video content, prioritizing it and summarizing it into a virtual image on the central array eye. This image was then projected into Emperor Chengping's mind, and he immediately saw the video and conversation between Prince Rong and the invisible spy.
What kind of formation ability is this?
No, that's not right. Judging from the interstellar spaceships created by Zheng Ya, this ability is a kind of technological technology, isn't it?
Emperor Chengping, having figured out the changes and nature of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams Demon-Suppressing Array underground, had a growing confidence in Zheng Ya's double-crossing scheme and believed it could succeed.
At this moment, the invisible spy, disguised as a shadow figure in the video camera, spoke: "By imperial decree, the operation to slaughter the entire world will be led by cultivators, using this opportunity to assist the Regent in controlling the powerful families and ruling the world!"
"Cough cough, has Father Emperor gone mad, or am I going mad? He wants me to issue an edict to slaughter the entire world, but I will not do it..." The Regent roared angrily in the Golden Palace, not wanting to end up with a death and a name that would be infamous for eternity.
The key issue is that he can't accept the idea of destroying himself to benefit others.
Emperor Chengping is the best example; he is about to become the scapegoat, which is his future fate.
As expected, the hidden spy advised, "Your Highness, please understand that the Emperor Emeritus has decreed that all decrees are issued by Emperor Chengping and have nothing to do with Your Highness..."
"Haha, do you think I believe that?" The Regent laughed in anger, which made Emperor Chengping laugh heartily, saying, "You've finally met your match, so you'll have to suffer!"
The cloaked spy sneered, "Regent, the Emperor Emeritus has decreed that no matter how the Regent behaves, the Emperor Emeritus's orders will be carried out throughout the land..."
"Get out! Get out of here, or I'll kill you!" The regent was furious and immediately drew his sword, pointing it at the spy, his intent to kill him growing.
The spy retorted disdainfully: "Regent, you should be prepared to be a pawn and a tool. If you don't know your place, the Emperor Chengping will be your fate."
As for your ultimate fate, that's for the Emperor Emeritus to decide, no, perhaps it should be decided by the people of the world to condemn and judge it..."
"Get out! Get out!" Enraged, the Regent charged forward with his sword, but the invisible spy slipped away, leaving behind a single sentence that echoed throughout the Golden Palace: "The Regent has decreed the slaughter of the entire realm!"
"Aaaaah!" The regent was furious and recklessly swung his sword at the Golden Palace to vent his anger.
Emperor Chengping felt a pang of sympathy for his younger brother. His father was indeed ruthless and heartless, determined to achieve his goals at all costs.
The guilt is immense, but the children have to take the blame.
The Emperor Emeritus enjoys the privilege of attaining immortality and ascending to the upper realm.
Emperor Chengping was chilled. Before he could think it through, he used the cameras that Zheng Ya had set up on the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams Demon-Suppressing Array to broadcast the imperial decree to the hidden spies: "Attention, Imperial Guard! The Regent has decreed that all who disobey the Emperor shall be slaughtered. Immediately lead the Imperial Guard to investigate and eliminate any who disobey the Emperor in the capital. Once discovered, they shall be killed without mercy!"
At the same time, the garrison troops, city defense troops, yamen runners, constables and other military units received the imperial edict and raised troops to blockade the capital.
At this moment, the rising sun pierced through the darkness, and purple clouds rose from the east, shining on the top of Kyoto, presenting a scene of rising clouds above and darkness below, with morning mist drifting in the wind, chilling to the bone.
As soldiers from various units moved about, sealing off Kyoto, arresting and interrogating people, the entire city was in an uproar.
Amidst the panic, the camera captured a shadow that moved like the wind, drifting in the area where the soldiers were. Only the shadow of the wind was visible, not a specific human figure.
This made Emperor Chengping realize something, and he also broke out in a cold sweat. Was Zheng Ya secretly staging an undercover operation?
At the Fu family mansion, all the masters, maids, and servants were gathered by soldiers on the street in front of the gate to be interrogated by the Beijing garrison commander: "The Fu family is plotting rebellion..."
"General, I am innocent! The Fu family did not plot a rebellion. Even if they did, they were coerced by the former Prince Rong. We have witnesses and physical evidence, as well as witnesses from the five major families and the three princes. I hope the General will investigate thoroughly!" Fu Qian knelt on the ground and cried out her innocence, while Fu Lian held the physical evidence above his head.
The maids and servants echoed his cries of injustice, forcing Lieutenant Li to order the killings. He couldn't continue speaking, and he was numb.
What should be done if the Fu family is on the Emperor Emeritus's death list?
The lieutenant whispered in his ear: "General, the Emperor has issued an edict to slaughter the entire country, to seize the opportunity to eliminate dissidents, to kill the Fu family to intimidate the other four clans, and to force them to reveal the key and hidden information."
But now the Fu family has presented a great deal of physical evidence, and the three princes and other families are also involved, jointly accusing Prince Rong, the current regent. If this isn't handled carefully, we might stir up a hornet's nest, and neither of us can afford the responsibility!
"Uh, so how do you intend to deal with it?" Lieutenant Li was unsure for a moment.
The Emperor Emeritus's decree cannot be disobeyed, but killing someone to take the blame is also unacceptable. What should be done?
The lieutenant suggested, "General, if we can't kill the Fu family, we can send a message by carrier pigeon and let the higher-ups decide!"
“Yes, someone, immediately send a message to the Emperor by carrier pigeon…” Lieutenant Li accepted his suggestion and reported to his superiors.
Emperor Chengping, enjoying the warm purple aura, secretly observed the undercover drama unfolding throughout the capital. He was both pleased and puzzled as to how Zheng Ya had managed to do it.
How could the Fu family produce evidence that Prince Rong coerced them into treason, and even implicate the five major families and the three vassal kings?
And those self-employed individuals, when the soldiers came to arrest them, would immediately bow down and swear oaths to the Emperor Emeritus's benevolence and vow to serve him to the death.
All those words of praise and flattery, if put together, could fill a book.
Merchants donated money and grain to support the Emperor in eliminating the rebels and restoring peace and order to the world.
People from both small and powerful families bribed soldiers, pulled strings, and cultivated relationships—a constant stream of sycophantic tactics.
Emperor Chengping gained experience and suspected that Zheng Ya was the Shadow of Wind. How did he manage to do that?
All of this was relayed through a flying eagle and reached the hands of the retired emperor, who hovered atop the mountain, bathed in purple aura, and roared incessantly: "This is impossible, why is this happening?"
"Old man, it's understandable for one or two forces to act like this, but for everyone to do it this way means that someone is secretly plotting and openly mocking us. I doubt anyone but Zheng Ya could do this. What do you plan to do?" Empress Yin analyzed through gritted teeth in anger.
The retired emperor coughed up blood in anger: "Damn Zheng Ya, how could he possibly use his ability to create an invincible army with a wave of his hand to bewitch people and unite the entire capital to play open schemes against us?"
I do not believe he can extend this ability to the entire world. Guards, convey my decree: slaughter the entire world! The armies of the whole world shall act simultaneously…
"Heh heh, Zheng Ya's finished now, isn't he?" Empress Yin chuckled sinisterly, and the surrounding cultivators secretly breathed a sigh of relief, offering their flattery...
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