Qin Xiyang’s pupils slightly contracted, and with a sudden flash of her figure, she swiftly escaped from the coverage of the ’Ten Thousand Soldiers Divine Silence’.

She did not warn Ji Qianqian.

If this woman got hurt because of it, that would be perfect. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Ji Qianqian would draw away the vast majority of the court’s troops for her.

A pride of lions and hyenas would always choose the easiest prey to attack first.

However, Ji Qianqian’s face remained calm and unperturbed as she took a step forward, directly crossing a hundred zhang.

The ’Ten Thousand Soldiers Divine Silence’ roared down, with magic artifacts and the power of silence sweeping across the area, sending Ji Qianqian’s body flying a hundred zhang away due to the explosion’s impact.

Utilizing the force to agility escape, she swiftly darted three more miles in an instant.

At that precise moment, a look of panic appeared in Ji Qianqian’s eyes.

A piercing red sword light suddenly flashed before Ji Qianqian’s eyes.

"Clang!"

Sparks flew in front of Ji Qianqian, her twin blades weaving a dense quilt.

Yet the sword light was even more overbearing! Even fiercer! Like tremendous red thunderbolts crashing at Ji Qianqian’s front.

The sword light shattered her wall of blades to pieces in an instant.

Ji Qianqian had no choice but to quickly retreat, attempting to widen the distance.

She fixed her gaze on the young man in a bright red Flying Fish Uniform in front of her, her pupils cold as a blade.

The person before her was her senior brother—the Police Pool of Blood Commander, No. 37 on the Heavenly List—the Radiant Thunder Sky Sword, Xiaao Hongchen!

He was originally ranked ninety-ninth on the Heavenly List.

Several months ago, Xiaao Hongchen’s cultivation advanced to First Grade Lower, and his Heavenly List ranking entered the top forty, making him one of the foremost experts in the world.

Xiaao Hongchen followed like a shadow, using Nanming Lihuo as support, Evil Exorcism Divine Thunder as the main, interweaving with the techniques of Shattering and Divine Blade, unleashing seventy-seven consecutive swords to completely break through Ji Qianqian’s defense.

This caused blood to spray from Ji Qianqian’s shoulder, sending her flying thirty zhang away.

She skidded across the ground for several zhang before coming to a stop.

At this moment, Qin Xiyang was also blasted from afar to this spot.

Although uninjured, she spewed a large amount of blood and fragments of internal organs from her mouth.

Even so, Qin Xiyang managed to stand, her gaze fiercely focused forward.

Besides ’Silent Annihilation Spear Commander’ Qin Sheng, her opponents just now included two others.

No. 58 on the Heavenly List, the Imperial Horse Supervisor—Bu Chaowu!

No. 88 on the Heavenly List, the new Imperial Palace Chief—Zhu Mingyue!

"Bastards!"

Qin Xiyang was filled with rage and resentment, cursing Chu Xisheng and Ji Qianqian.

She almost broke her silver teeth in anger.

It was these two, one after another, who trapped her in this desperate situation!

After injuring Ji Qianqian, Xiaao Hongchen unexpectedly paused, his eyes dim and brooding as he looked at Ji Qianqian.

"You are Ji Qianqian, Sister Ji!"

His tone was firm without a doubt.

A look of immense pain appeared on Xiaao Hongchen’s handsome face. "Why?"

"Why?"

Ji Qianqian had already stood up, enduring the barrage of arrows raining down with her Solo Supreme Sword Intent and Nine Refinements of Extreme Essence Purple Gold Body.

Fortunately, Qin Xiyang was nearby, her Vengeful Blade Intent constantly reflecting the arrows, not only protecting herself but also causing casualties among the Three-headed Vultures and shooters on the flying boats above.

This relieved a substantial part of Ji Qianqian’s burden.

Ji Qianqian held her swords, her gaze crimson with hatred as she stared at Xiaao Hongchen: "The Dog Emperor slaughtered my entire family; today’s fifteen arrows are merely the interest."

She gave a self-deprecating chuckle: "Judging by senior brother’s expression, it seems you knew all along? How laughable I am, toiling for my enemy, serving as a lackey for nearly ten years."

If not for following Chu Xisheng, she would now be one of the court’s eagle-dogs!

Xiaao Hongchen’s gaze grew colder as he looked at the ’Divine Heart Illuminating the World’ behind Ji Qianqian.

His expression was complex, tinged with unwillingness: "Did Chu Xisheng send you into the Imperial City to assassinate the emperor? Why turn your back on the Grandmaster?"

Ji Qianqian’s memory was sealed by a First Grade Mage, and further suppressed by the Grandmaster’s sealing power.

Thus, theoretically, Ji Qianqian could not awaken her memory before coming into contact with ’Divine Heart Illuminating the World’.

Even if she advanced to First Grade in the future, it would be impossible, so why did she do this?

Xiaao Hongchen was puzzled but couldn’t ask directly.

Under this public scrutiny, with many close ministers of the emperor present.

Knowing the truth, Xiaao Hongchen concealed the matter for Grandmaster Dugu Shou and Ji Qianqian, preventing suspicion from arising with the emperor.

However, Xiaao Hongchen was certain that Ji Qianqian had already changed heart before obtaining ’Divine Heart Illuminating the World’.

This woman had long since betrayed the court and him too!

"It has nothing to do with my master!"

Ji Qianqian’s lips curled into a bright, clean smile: "I just wanted to personally shatter the last shackle in my heart! That Dog Emperor corrupts the law and acts foolishly, cruelly murdering the loyal and virtuous, how can he be a Bright Emperor? I’ve served the Police Pool of Blood for ten years, witnessing local officials sitting idle and corrupt, abusing their power and engaging in embezzlement.

This Divine Continent appears peaceful, yet the state affairs are in chaos, weapons clashing ceaselessly, subjecting many places to suffering and hardship, nearly making life unlivable. These things are not in line with what my master taught me.

And you, senior brother, have also disappointed me greatly, abusing your authority, colluding with evil demons and criminals, engaging in frivolous pursuits. I used to endure it, which clouded my Sword Intent and hindered my progress.

But now, I’ve met my master, who is the person I should follow for a lifetime, and he will surely rectify upheavals and save the world!

I want to follow him, and my blade needs to become stronger. However, I never expected this journey to Wang’an would yield such unexpected rewards—"