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The true identities of these eunuchs turned out to be the Five Dragon Shadow Guards, five brothers who only take orders from the Emperor himself. No organization or individual has the authority to command them; even the Imperial Forest Army and the Gyeonggi Provincial Garrison hold lesser status than the Five Dragon Shadow Guards. In fact, the Five Dragon Shadow Guards are not subject to any regulation and can make their own judgments in all matters.
It is precisely because of this relationship that the Five Dragon Shadow Guards are not afraid of the Defender of the Realm. While they usually do not act lightly, once there is a threat, they will spring into action to protect the Emperor's safety and eliminate all dangers.
The leader among the Five Dragon Shadow Guards dares to challenge the formidable Defender of the Realm. The Defender insists that the Emperor should remain safely in the capital without fear of bandits, confident in his ability to ensure both the safety of the capital and the Emperor.
However, the Five Dragon Shadow Guards do not share this view. As long as the Emperor's life is threatened, they will undoubtedly take action. For instance, with the Three Kingdoms Alliance pressing in closely, just about a hundred miles from the capital and ready to attack at any moment, they suggest that the Emperor evacuate early to seek refuge at the Eastern Shaolin Temple in the Western Seven States, where he would be safe.
This led to a complete disagreement between the Five Dragon Shadow Guards and the Defender of the Realm, resulting in a heated argument with neither side backing down.
Upon hearing what the leader of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards said, the Defender of the Realm's expression hardened, his eyes flashing with intensity as he coldly remarked, "If you have done wrong, you should be punished. A child who breaks the law is treated no differently than commoners; how much more so for you?"
"Oh? The duty of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards is to protect the Emperor's safety. In light of that, nothing else matters. If you believe our actions are wrong, then please impose your punishment; we are willing to accept it," replied the leader of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards.
In his words, it seemed as though he was admitting guilt, yet his attitude remained arrogant, showing no intention of taking the Defender of the Realm seriously. Due to their duty, they believe that any threat to the Emperor's safety supersedes any laws or regulations; for them, protecting the Emperor is paramount.
"Is that so? You are indeed quite arrogant to disregard me. Today, you will pay a price for your contempt," growled the Defender of the Realm. After saying this, he swiftly moved like a ghost and appeared before the leader of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards. Before he could react, he reached out and grabbed his throat, lifting him off the ground.
The leader of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards was lifted by one hand by the Defender of the Realm, his feet dangling in mid-air and his face turning red. As a Qi Master from Elysium of Longevity, he found himself unable to resist; it wasn't that he didn't want to fight back but rather that he was simply powerless at that moment.
The other four brothers from the Five Dragon Shadow Guards should have come to his aid at this time; however, despite their intentions to help, they found themselves unable to approach. They were completely immobilized and could not get closer to the Defender of the Realm.
Indeed, they could not approach him because an overwhelming aura radiated from him—an intense masculine energy far surpassing theirs—forcing them back and making it impossible for them to advance even a single step. Standing before him felt like enduring torture.
"War God."
This was their first thought as they were struck with shock; Huangfu Xin, known as Defender of the Realm, was actually War God.
In today's world, the first War God has finally been born, and that is the Defender of the Realm, Huangfu Xin. His aura is so intense that it melts gold and iron, causing even the Demon Gods to retreat. With just one hand, he subdued the leader of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards, the Qi Master of Elysium of Longevity, rendering him worthless in his presence.
The Defender of the Realm being a War God is terrifying. Such an aura makes those present feel as if they are in the scorching heat of the Three Hottest Days during deep winter, yet their hearts tremble with an unshakeable fear, a feeling that life and death are insignificant.
This is the deterrent power of a War God. In the cold winter climate, they feel the heat of the Three Hottest Days, but their hearts cannot help but shiver, overwhelmed by an impulse to kneel before the Defender of the Realm and worship him. This impulse is difficult to control and feels too abrupt.
At this moment, Huangfu Zhen also felt shocked. In front of the Defender of the Realm's War God aura, even he, as an emperor, felt unable to bear it.
"My great-uncle's martial aura is unexpectedly strong. Although it is not directed at me, standing before him gives me an overwhelming urge to submit. No wonder my great-uncle has such confidence to guard the capital without fear of a million rebels attacking." Huangfu Zhen looked at the Defender of the Realm in astonishment. He never expected that the Defender of the Realm had already cultivated to the Martial God Secret Realm. Just how powerful is this realm? With just one more step, he could reach Shatter the Void.
With martial arts at Shatter the Void level, it truly represents a great shattering that pierces through past and future while dominating the present, equivalent to an existence like Yin Immortal.
A War God only needs one step to Shatter the Void and reach a level comparable to Yin Immortal. In contrast, for a Void Immortal to advance further to Yin Immortal requires crossing ten massive thresholds, each one longer and far more perilous than any path previously taken.
Moreover, with pure martial arts and masculine energy, one can restrain a Yin Immortal. If a Yin Immortal were to face off against a martial expert at Shatter the Void without using mysterious techniques, there would be no doubt that the Shatter the Void expert would emerge victorious.
With a crackling sound of bones breaking, the leader of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards had his neck snapped by the Defender of the Realm in an instant. The bones at the injury site turned to dust and mingled with his blood; he could no longer survive. As the Defender of the Realm crushed his neck, he also infused a powerful True Qi that reversed through the leader's meridians, directly destroying all functions within his body and ensuring he could not live on—his life force was completely severed; even a deity could not save him now.
Afterward, the Defender of the Realm tossed aside the corpse of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards' leader as if discarding a piece of waste paper without any sense of regret. He then brushed off his clothes, took a deep breath, and returned his expression to calmness. The intense War God aura that had filled the hall dissipated completely with his actions as if nothing had happened.
What remained were astonished onlookers: Huangfu Zhen and the remaining four brothers from Five Dragon Shadow Guards stared at each other in confusion.
The five brothers were originally united as one; they shared a common bond. However, at this moment, they dared not act or even touch their leader's corpse. They stood frozen in place, unable to move or speak.
"Do you still dare to mention fleeing?" The Defender of the Realm coldly snorted at the remaining members of Five Dragon Shadow Guards.
Fleeing is a term specifically used by emperors; it refers to situations when a nation is fragmented and rebels invade the palace.
"We dare not! Your Highness is wise. From now on, we four brothers will follow your commands without hesitation."
Moments later, one of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards stepped forward and expressed their loyalty to the Defender of the Realm.
Since the leader of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards was already dead and could not be revived, the four of them had lost their backbone. From now on, they could only obey the orders of the Defender of the Realm. Helping the Defender of the Realm was beneficial, as he was a War God; following a War God would bring only advantages.
Their declaration of loyalty at this moment was indeed wise. If they did not pledge their loyalty and instead acted recklessly like their former leader, offending the Defender of the Realm, a War God, their fate would be dire. They would likely meet a gruesome end, wasting all their efforts in life without any chance for Corpse Dissolution Reincarnation. Death would mean losing everything.
"Hmph, you are wise to do so. Hang him at the palace gate as a warning to others. He was just a eunuch who tried to escape on a whim. Anyone caught trying to flee the palace will meet the same fate—regardless of age or gender, all will be executed to serve as an example."
The Defender of the Realm quickly issued his orders as if it were an everyday task. He commanded that the body of the leader of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards be hung at the palace gate to warn others inside that anyone attempting to escape would face such consequences—executed and left to rot for three days.
"Yes, my lord, we understand."
The remaining four brothers of the Five Dragon Shadow Guards hurriedly carried their leader's body away. At this moment, they had no choice but to comply because the Defender of the Realm was too formidable. The power of a War God meant they could not act recklessly here; even if ten more Elysium of Longevity were present, they feared that this merciless Defender of the Realm would show no mercy. To him, human life was as cheap as grass.
"Your Majesty, I apologize for startling you. Just now, I was overwhelmed with anger and could not tolerate these treacherous ministers whispering deceitful words in Your Majesty's ear and misleading your heart. That is why I had to unleash my power to intimidate them. I hope Your Majesty does not take it to heart," the Defender of the Realm respectfully addressed Huangfu Zhen, speaking entirely in terms related to court matters, as everything he did was for the sake of the court.
"Not at all; what crime could Great-uncle have committed? Great-uncle has devoted himself wholeheartedly to the court with unwavering loyalty and great contributions. What wrongdoing could possibly arise from that?" Huangfu Zhen responded, feeling somewhat startled as if still in shock from earlier events.
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