Mei Nu shivered, cold sweat streaming down his body, kneeling on the ground without daring to raise his head.
Even though he was no longer loyal to the person before him, the fear that originated from the depths of his soul had not diminished in the slightest to this day.
"Yes...this old servant will surely convey it to Emperor Hao."
Luo Xiu stood in front of him, slowly lifting a leg and placing his foot on his head, calmly saying, "Also, it's best not to force me to kill anyone today."
"If I kill even one person today...before all of you are dead, I might not be able to stop myself."
Mei Nu bit his teeth, understanding that Luo Xiu was warning him, and hurriedly said, "Everyone, withdraw!"
The assassins from the Shadow Tower, receiving Mei Nu's command, breathed a sigh of relief instead and hurriedly retreated.
If possible, they hoped to never face this man again.
A short while later.
After all the Shadow Tower assassins had retreated, Liu Shang stood there blankly, isolated, appearing extremely lonely and helpless.
Luo Xiu's gaze fell on Liu Shang's ugly face and suddenly asked, "From the Heaven's Aegis Army?"
Liu Shang snapped back to reality, hastily kneeling on both knees.
At this moment, "Former Imperial Guard Supervisor Zhu Ji" strode forward, glaring at Liu Shang, and said to Luo Xiu, "Your Majesty, this Liu Shang is a traitor! It was he who betrayed the Heaven's Aegis Army back then!"
"Later, when I and General Lin found some clues and went to settle accounts with him, we were instead framed and imprisoned by him! Until today, thanks to Your Majesty's arrival, we have seen the light of day again!"
Upon hearing this, Luo Xiu lowered his eyelids, and suddenly kicked Liu Shang into the air.
Liu Shang spat out blood, his body suddenly exuding a terrifying aura, just about to fly away, when the Mysterious Central Sword, flying from who knows where, struck him down to the ground.
Luo Xiu looked indifferently at the fallen Liu Shang and called out, "Chief Zhu."
"I am here!"
"He's yours, interrogate him thoroughly."
"I accept the order!"
Subsequently, Luo Xiu turned and walked towards the prison gate, holding Wei Qingkuang's hand, moving unhurriedly towards the flying boat.
Zhu Ji's voice boomed like a great bell: "Everyone, board the ship with His Majesty!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in cheers.
At the prison gate.
From the beginning, Zhu Yu, who had been ignored, watched Luo Xiu and Wei Qingkuang leave hand in hand, feeling a pang like needles in his heart.
...
Deep within the Heavenly Azure Imperial Palace.
The secluded forbidden land.
In a pitch-black secret room.
Luo Hao looked at Mei Nu's Divine Consciousness Shadow ahead with a gloomy expression and said quietly after a long silence, "So be it, let him go."
"Him taking away those rebels all at once saves me from constant anxiety and vigilance."
Mei Nu cautiously said, "But Your Majesty, in the Heaven Azure Empire, he cannot take action, what if he leaves?"
Luo Hao replied with a question, "What do you think?"
Mei Nu smiled knowingly, "This old servant will make arrangements."
"No need."
Luo Hao waved his hand, turning his back to Mei Nu's Divine Consciousness Shadow, and said slowly, "His current strength is likely above mine. Whatever arrangements you make would only amount to sending him to a pointless death."
"Mei Nu, you just need to cooperate with King Guang to stabilize the court. You don't need to worry about the Azure Emperor. I have my own ways to annihilate him!"
"This old servant understands!"
"..."
Meanwhile.
At King Guang's Mansion.
Gu Jianxi, upon receiving the news from the Heavenly Azure Prison, was furious and disfigured several maids.
Then she contacted Xue Aogu at the State Preceptor's residence.
"State Preceptor, don't forget what you promised me before."
"Once that misfit leaves Lingtian Plateau, his life must be taken!"
"Moreover, I have discovered that the secret treasure is with Lin Wansuo. If the State Preceptor sees her, please help me retrieve it!"
"..."
Heaven Azure Empire.
In the magnificent hall.
Luo Xiu held Wei Qingkuang's hand, as if entering a no-man's land, walking towards the imperial throne at the top of the hall.
Luo Yunnie, sitting on the throne that once belonged to him but which he now disdains, clenched his fists but dared not make a sound.
Luo Xiu directly ignored Luo Yunnie, ascending the steps, standing before the throne, turning to face the civil and military officials below the hall.
After Lin Zhi had spread the news first, all the civil and military ministers rushed over, including many who had once been loyal to the Azure Emperor.
"Welcome, Your Majesty!"
Lin Zhi suddenly knelt on both knees, his voice booming like a great bell!
In unison, the civil and military officials knelt down, their voices resounding together: "Welcome, Your Majesty!"
"..."
On this day, the history of the Heaven Azure Empire saw a great turning point.
The Azure Emperor returned, recalling his old subordinates!
From then on, the Azure Emperor and Emperor Hao, the two brothers, were irreparably broken!
The truth of how the Azure Emperor was harmed by Emperor Hao back then was also revealed.
...
...
On the flying boat heading into the distance.
Luo Xiu stood silently on the deck, looking into the distance, his expression thoughtful.
Wei Qingkuang walked up to him, gently saying, "What are you thinking about?"
Luo Xiu withdrew his gaze, "It seems that you have quite relaxed."
Wei Qingkuang rolled her eyes, "Naturally, I am now carefree, and I don't have to think about anything else, enjoying each day."
Luo Xiu turned to look at the dozens of flying boats following behind, "But I feel the burden on my shoulders has increased."
The people on those flying boats were his old subordinates he took from the Heaven Azure Empire today, along with some Luo Clan Outer Tribe members willing to follow him.
Wei Qingkuang held his hand, saying, "Luo Hao has been ruling the empire for many years, the foundation still exists. If we want to contend with him, we still have a long way to go."
Luo Xiu suddenly handed the Mysterious Central Sword to her, saying, "You are responsible for leading everyone, let's meet at the old place."
"What about you?"
Luo Xiu thought of Lin Xiyue, saying, "I still need to go back once to pick someone up."
"Then be careful. You should keep the sword; you need it more than I do."
"No, you'll make me feel at ease if you hold it. Oh, Qingkuang, you also need to protect those two Three-Star Clan seniors for me."
"Understood."
"..."
Luo Xiu personally escorted them until the flying boat convoy left the Plateau doors, headed towards the distant starry sky.
He personally remained at the Plateau doors to guard against pursuers.
Suddenly.
Night fell.
Luo Xiu ignored the eyes watching him from the shadows and transformed into a streak of colorful thunder, flying towards the Heavenly Azure Imperial Capital.
What exactly does the Azure Emperor intend to do upon reentering the Heavenly Azure Imperial Capital?
Once this news spread, the entire Heaven Azure Empire became engulfed in panic!
On the bustling street.
Luo Xiu moved as if through an unguarded realm, following that trace of aura to locate an inn.
Back at Huangyue Ridge, he had already left a Divine Consciousness Mark on Lin Xiyue.
In the guest room.
Lin Xiyue reached out to open the door, and upon seeing the unfamiliar face before her, she was momentarily stunned.
"Are you...Bai Haoran?"
And Luo Xiu, seeing Lin Xiyue, was also momentarily dazed.
The Lin Xiyue before him had also reverted to her original appearance.
This was the face Luo Xiu had longed for on countless nights.
For a moment, Luo Xiu was filled with nostalgia, longing to embrace the beauty before him.
Lin Xiyue furrowed her brows and said, "Is this your real appearance, or a disguise?"
Luo Xiu came back to his senses, smiling, "Do you want to reach out and pinch it?"
Lin Xiyue let out a soft snort, saying no more.
Even though she wasn't a face-judger, she also had to admit that the face of the guy before her was quite good-looking.
Luo Xiu gazed at her tenderly and said, "Your true appearance is better than the disguise."
As if not having heard his words, Lin Xiyue asked, "Where are the others?"
Luo Xiu shrugged, "I couldn't exactly bring two felons with me openly to find you, could I?"
"Don't worry, they all went to Tri-Rainbow State, you'll be able to meet them there."
Lin Xiyue nodded, "Thanks. Until we meet again."
Luo Xiu suddenly said, "You still owe me ten billion Spirit Jade."
Lin Xiyue: "My business guild has been relocated to Stunning Phoenix Swan State. Once I get back, I'll definitely give it to you."
Luo Xiu said, "Then I have to follow you, until I get the money."
Lin Xiyue: "Rest assured, when Lin Wansuo says something, it's final, I will not break my word."
Luo Xiu spread his hands, "Who knows? People's hearts are unpredictable."
Lin Xiyue sighed, "Bai Haoran, actually what I meant is...being with me might bring trouble."
Luo Xiu said, "Losing that ten billion is the real trouble."
"..."