769 Why Pick On Us? (2/2)

”This younger brother thinks so too,” agreed Yun Xiaoyao.

His Majesty spoke, ”If he returns, death seems more likely than survival… I – I can't afford to take this risk.”

The last discussion concluded in asking Supreme Cloud to return as soon as possible, but this time, things were entirely different!

Yun Xiaoyao tried. ”Have you forgotten the suggestions of the civil ministers? One word from Supreme Cloud and the chaos right now will be resolved. Everything will go back to tranquility, won't it?”

”I'd rather the drama continues than for him to come back and land in this trap!” His Majesty enunciated each word with emphasis.

Choked, Yun Xiaoyao spoke hoarsely, ”So do I.”

”It's not suitable for Supreme Cloud to make an appearance now,” His Majesty said faintly with his arms resting on his back, ”However, I'm afraid someone will make a move against you or me if he refrains from making an appearance for a while – maybe the Shangguan girl, or the young girl Ji…”

”All in all, these should be the people we need to watch over closely. As for others, they probably aren't in the consideration of the other party.”

”Do you understand what I mean?” The emperor looked over to Yun Xiaoyao.

Yun Xiaoyao nodded. ”I understand.”

”We brothers seem to be nobles, an emperor and a king – it seems like it is the nation's fate that's being affected, but the reality is that while the empire will be shaken should we be gone, it may not be fatal – because we have our heir, we have Supreme Cloud to intimidate the world.”

”However, if Supreme Cloud is gone… it's all gone.”

The emperor said, ”I'd rather die than to let Yutang down! Brother!”

”This younger brother understands!”

”Yutang can take a step back temporarily, any of Yutang's officials can be sacrificed – even you or I can greet death – whatever it is, nothing must happen to Supreme Cloud!” His Majesty uttered slowly. Just as he said it, he sighed, his gaze resolute.

To be able to say what he had just said, there was a surge of various emotions rumbling within him.

These few days, the events that haunted the capital were like a hectic onslaught of storms.

Tackling the scholars who were making a ruckus outside according to the civil ministers' measures was more than a piece of cake. With time, it was easily silenced. However, just as the plan was carried out, they encountered the most extreme form of retaliation.

Such an event had happened during the morning imperial assembly.

A civil official had just begun his report, touching on the subject – ”… We have seized eighty-nine scholars who have publicized and sung praises of the School of Kismet State…”

Then, a voice suddenly rang out in the royal golden hall.

The voice was icy, yet it was tinged with an indescribable air of nobility.

”His Majesty of Yutang, why are you picking on us, the School of Kismet State?”

The question rang like a bell, resonating in the grand court.

Instantly, everyone in the imperial court was aghast.

This was the most powerful organization in Yutang! This was where the highest authority of Yutang lied!

Countless experts and ministers were here, but no one knew where their enemy was. The latter had actually slipped soundlessly into the hall.

What an impressive skill!

Did it mean that he could also kill everyone here without a sound since he could already sneak into the court as silently?

The civil and martial officials panicked; they looked everywhere but their search was in vain.

Yun Xiaoyao's eyes opened abruptly. Directing his divine senses and focusing all of his cultivation base, his intention to search for the hidden voice was futile as well.

He could not help the sudden feeling of terror that struck him.