Chapter 178 (1/2)

An Zeng looked at the broken black spear in his hand, recalling the strange scene from earlier.

Ding Shengxia disappeared just like that, pulled into an unknown place by a hand that came out of a book.

It felt more like an entrance to another place than a simple s.p.a.ce container.

And the owner of that hand was in another world.

By the time An Zaihai returned to Fang Shoucheng, the main street of the Heavenly Enlightenment Sect had been completely sealed off by the soldiers.

An Zhe knew that killing Ding Taichun would definitely lead to a huge change in situation, but he didn't expect the Military Department to make such a huge move.

At least 600 soldiers had blocked off the street, and no pa.s.sersby were allowed to pa.s.s through.

Within a radius of a few miles, light cavalry horses were patrolling everywhere.

Of course, the most terrifying cavalry of the Great Yan was the Metallic Fire, but their strength was limited.

It was the windlike light rider that really killed the enemy on the battlefield and dealt the most blows to the enemy.

The light cavalry garrisoned in the imperial city rotated once every two years. Now, this light cavalry unit had been replaced from the eastern battlefield less than a year ago.

The killing intent of these Light Cavalry Soldiers was still present. Even the sharp and cold glint in their eyes made people feel uncomfortable.

The term 'killing intent' seemed very mysterious, as if it was just a way of describing it.

However, in reality, only those people who were filled with killing intent would understand that this sort of presence truly existed.

After the riders saw the conflict, they all moved aside. No one stopped him from returning, and no one asked any questions.

But there was a complex look in everyone's eyes as they looked at Anjou. Most of all, however, there was admiration.

On the main street where the Celestial Sect resided, the soldiers standing guard on both sides of the street automatically parted upon seeing the conflict.

A commanding officer secretly gave An Zeng a thumbs up when An Zeng walked past him.

An Zhe smiled at him, but his heart was a little perturbed.

However, at the very least, nothing should have happened in the Heavenly Enlightenment Sect. The army had already sealed off the main street. Even if these soldiers weren't cultivators, no cultivator would dare to attack their officials in broad daylight.

When they arrived outside the gates of the Celestial Sect, An Zhe saw General Ying Yang and Fang Daozhang.

These two men were the direct command officers of Fang Gu City's garrison, and their presence in the Heavenly Awakening Sect was enough to show the importance that the military attached to the struggle for peace.

However, it was also clear to An Zaiyue that if nothing had happened, even if the military valued him highly, they wouldn't have been able to mobilize their armies on such a large scale.

Seeing An Xuan returning, the straightforward w.a.n.g Kai Tai walked over with big strides. From the smile on his face, An Xuan could tell that this matter seemed to have a turn for the better.

””You're back?””

””Did the traitor Ding Shengxia get executed?””

w.a.n.g Kaitai asked this question, causing An Zhe to be puzzled.

””Huh?””

””Ah!”” An Zaiyue exclaimed in confusion, waiting for w.a.n.g Kailai to explain.

However, w.a.n.g KaiTai walked over with big strides and slapped An Zhan on the shoulder. ””My goodness, you didn't even tell the military when you did such a big thing in secret.””

Fortunately, Master Shang's reaction was admirable, and the soldiers and horses of the military were mobilized quickly enough. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to survive today alone.

””However, your courage is truly admirable. How could an ordinary person have the courage to fight against a great character who has just ascended to the position of Minister of Rites?””

The more he listened, the more confused he became. He thought to himself that there must be some sort of misunderstanding.

Qu Liuxi ran over and smiled apologetically at w.a.n.g Kaitai. ””General, we can talk later. Let me check on his injuries first. You also know that he's not recovered from his injuries.””

w.a.n.g Kai-tai nodded quickly. ””Okay, okay. I forgot about the fight when I was so happy.””

Qu Liuxi pulled An Ying aside and said in a low voice, ””Something seems to have happened, and it is especially beneficial to us.””

When General w.a.n.g came earlier, he said that the people of the Heavenly Enlightenment Sect had sent a message to the Ministry of War. It contained evidence that the Minister of Rites had been guilty of taking bribes and secretly interacting with Youguo over the years.

””Master Shang Shu of the Military Department rushed to the Heavenly Temple as soon as he obtained this item. At the same time, he sent troops and horses to protect us.””

””Your men?””

Qu Liuxi asked.

An Zhan shook his head. ””How could I possibly have any proof that the enemy is in error?””

Qu Liuxi replied, ””That's strange. I don't know who was the one who impersonated our Heavenly Stele Sect and directly stopped Lord Shang Shu halfway, handing over the evidence to him.””

After that, Master Shang Shu directly went to the Empyrean Terminus Palace to meet the King of Yan. The King of Yan immediately gave the order to take Ding Huan's entire family into custody.

Ding Yi was killed on his way to the brocade palace. It was said that the spies of You Country feared exposing themselves, so they eliminated him. ””

The more An Zaiyan heard, the stranger it became. He organized Qu Liuxi's words and said, ””You're saying … someone went to intercept Chen Zaiyan, who was about to enter the palace, and gave him proof that Ding Zaiyan was in cahoots with the enemy.””

Then, the military took the opportunity to send troops to protect the Heavenly Enlightenment Sect, and they even captured Ding Xian's family.

””And Ding Yi died halfway through, we don't even know who killed him?””

Qu Liuxi nodded. From the confused look in An Zeng's eyes, it seemed like this matter had nothing to do with An Zaiyue.

””After Lord Chen entered the palace, he told King Yan that it was you who discovered the evidence that Ding Huan betrayed the nation. Ding Huan sent two of his sons to kill you in an attempt to silence him, in order to protect himself.””

An Zhan frowned. ””Who is it that is helping us from behind the scenes?””

It couldn't have been the Infantry Division. If they had any proof that they were in cahoots with the enemy, they would have brought it out long ago.

It did not make sense to wait until the Duke of Yan had risen to his position under the pressure of the empress dowager.

Of course, it couldn't have been King Yan's arrangement. If it had been him, he wouldn't have waited until now to make his move. ””

Qu Liuxi said, ””I saw General w.a.n.g talking to you, so I didn't want you to leak it out. That's why I ran over.””

””How's your injury?””

An Zhan shook his head. ””It's nothing. It's just a Ding Shengxia, so it's not enough to do anything to me.””