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As one of the Four Great Empires in the East, the Sky Abyss Empire, although not as powerful as the Qin Yuan Empire, benefits from its favorable geography by the sea, enjoying abundant resources that drive the development of the entire nation. Being a coastal country, it possesses its own unique prosperity!
The capital of the Sky Abyss Empire, Ning Cang City, is so vast that even Ye Feng has not fully explored it. Surrounded by mountains, it is home to the Three Great Heavenly-Level Sects. The imperial city within is the very core of the Sky Abyss Empire!
The city walls, towering several meters high, are adorned with vibrant red maple leaves, stretching for hundreds of meters in proximity. In the center of the city, stepping onto a grand red carpet leads directly to the imperial city gate! Throughout history, only high-ranking officials or nobles have been able to enter there.
The Royal Knights Order dispatched fifty Golden Knights, nearly equivalent to five Round Table Knights in strength, giving ample face to the Qin Empire's Envoy Group! The burly Captain of the Golden Knights walked alongside Yuxiu, while four mysterious guards escorted Huang Tian behind them.
Ye Feng and Lian'er, at the end of the group, could still feel the pressure emanating from ahead! Before their departure, they had already planned their initial course of action; if all went well upon entering the imperial city, they would likely meet His Majesty directly. As for what would happen afterward, that entirely depended on Your Majesty Tianyuan's intentions!
Lian'er quietly briefed him on some details for later. While Ye Feng listened, his mind was preoccupied with other thoughts. The small man had given him a very unpleasant feeling; although the Divine Consciousness directed at him did not seem like a malicious provocation, he couldn't shake off the feeling that they would meet again!
What would happen upon their next encounter? That was completely unknown!
Lian'er seemed to notice his distraction and softly said, "It's nothing serious. Don't feel pressured; just treat it as an ordinary meeting and try not to be too nervous!"
She didn't think about it further and assumed Ye Feng was worried about meeting His Majesty. Upon hearing her words, Ye Feng paused for a moment before replying, "I understand. Don't worry! I won't mess up!"
Hearing this reassured Lian'er, and then under the guidance of the Royal Knights Order, they entered the inner sanctum of the imperial city!
Arriving for the first time at such a place where political atmosphere and royal grandeur combined so solemnly made Ye Feng's heart tighten. He looked around; those soldiers on the walls and watchtowers stood at attention, guarding the hub of the Sky Abyss Empire. Even in his own Sect, he had never felt such a severe atmosphere!
"Welcome to the Qin Empire's Envoy Group!" Suddenly, as everyone was lost in thought, a group resembling a ceremonial guard approached from ahead, dressed in splendid attire and shouting loudly!
The Royal Knights Order halted in response to this call! The burly captain turned his head around Yuxiu and addressed Huang Tian: "You need to dismount here and walk down the steps to reach the main hall; His Majesty is waiting for you there!"
Huang Tian smiled slightly in acknowledgment but did not speak. With an unperturbed demeanor, he watched as the Royal Knights Order departed. Once all fifty Golden Martial Saints had vanished from sight, he slowly dismounted. The others followed his lead as they moved toward the main hall of the imperial city amidst the escort of the ceremonial guard!
Ye Feng remained at the back, taking the time to observe his surroundings. The scene within the imperial city was much like he had imagined—stern and filled with watchful eyes. The grandeur of the main hall showcased the extraordinary nature of the Sky Abyss Royal Family.
Here, he understood that it was impossible to make a move against Princess Alfalfa within the imperial city. Once an incident occurred, there would be no chance to escape! Although martial artists could fly at a certain level of cultivation, the guards at the city gates were not ordinary soldiers; they were all skilled martial artists.
With their keen senses, anyone attempting to cross the city gates would face a barrage of powerful crossbows. Those fearsome crossbows were positioned at various points around the gates, and one glance revealed the flickering hidden runes on their surfaces.
The shimmering runes served as a warning to any daring individuals.
Ye Feng lowered his head, a complex smile forming at the corners of his mouth as troubled thoughts swirled in his mind. Before long, they entered the main hall.
Lian'er nudged him, signaling him to pay attention. He looked up and saw a man seated on a golden throne above them.
The man had an ordinary appearance and wore a yellow robe, yet he exuded an overwhelming authority. He was none other than the current ruler of the Sky Abyss Empire, Dragon in the Wild—a man who could determine the life and death of all within the Sky Abyss Empire and influence the entire Eastern Continent.
Beneath him sat numerous officials, but they did not catch Ye Feng's eye. Even though these individuals held ranks above third tier, to him—or to any martial artist—secular authority was insignificant, especially when faced with the immense power of imperial authority embodied by this emperor.
Among these people was a woman who drew Ye Feng's utmost attention. She sat beside the Current Majesty; although she did not wear a yellow robe, her splendid attire and position spoke volumes. Even the Queen beside His Majesty could hardly overshadow her brilliance.
Alfalfa! The most influential woman in the Sky Abyss Empire and also Ye Feng's assassination target!
As the Envoy Group entered the main hall, all eyes were on them. Yuxiu, serving as an interpreter for the Envoy Group, stepped back behind Huang Tian because only Huang Tian had the qualifications to speak directly with the Current Majesty. As a prince of the Qin Empire and its prophet, he held significant status.
"I am Huang Tian, leading my subordinates here as friends from the Qin Empire to pay our respects! Long live Your Majesty!" Huang Tian maintained his calm demeanor but bowed respectfully while addressing His Majesty with utmost reverence.
After this gesture, Yuxiu and others followed suit in greeting. Ye Feng dared not reveal himself and hurriedly mimicked Huang Tian's posture, performing his part with great respect.
After the Envoy Group had completed their formalities, His Majesty Tianyuan waved his arm and said with a friendly smile, "You all need not be overly courteous. As envoys from afar, there is no need for you to bow deeply to me. Instead, I must thank you for traveling such a long distance to visit. Attendants, provide seats!"
Even though he spoke with a smile, the endless majesty of the dragon could still be felt. The eunuch who received the order shouted loudly, "His Majesty has decreed, provide seats for the Qin Empire Envoy Group!"
As he spoke, several guards outside the hall brought in a few carved wooden chairs for everyone. Huang Tian led the way, first expressing gratitude to His Majesty before taking a seat, followed by Yuxiu and others who mimicked his actions. This marked their formal introduction.
Next, His Majesty Tianyuan looked at the people present with interest. After observing their numbers and appearances, he slowly said, "According to custom, at this moment, I need to ask you a few questions. After you answer them, you may proceed to the side hall for a meal. In the evening, you will rest in the imperial city and leave tomorrow at your convenience."
As soon as he finished speaking, Huang Tian immediately replied, "Your Majesty may ask without hesitation; we will comply with anything."
His Majesty Tianyuan nodded, satisfied with their etiquette. Next came the customary small talk that every emperor needed to engage in—asking about each other's well-being and discussing trivial matters before granting permission to leave.
However, the emperor of the Sky Abyss Empire did not follow this pattern; instead, he took the initiative to bring up recent events.
"As I understand it, on your way to our country, you seemed to have encountered some trouble—someone attempted to rob you. Is this true?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Ye Feng's heart sank. He felt that this opening remark was problematic. Sure enough, upon hearing His Majesty's words, Yuxiu and others' expressions changed for the worse. He sensed something was off and immediately transmitted a message to Lian'er through Vital Energy, hoping to uncover more information.
"This shouldn't be happening. According to custom, he only needs to express concern briefly before letting us dine. Even if he knows about the robbery on our way here, he shouldn't bring it up!"
"Why not?" Ye Feng was completely unaware of the underlying issues. He thought that even if His Majesty truly knew about it, asking from a standpoint of concern posed no problem at all! But clearly, things were not that simple. Lian'er quickly replied through their connection: "If he could investigate that we encountered trouble on our way here, then he should also know who was responsible for it. His questioning is clearly not out of concern!"
Ye Feng was confused; the complexities of this situation were beyond his understanding. As a ruler focused on political maneuvering, this was precisely where he lacked expertise! At that moment, what worried him most was how Huang Tian would respond.
Facing the emperor of the Sky Abyss Empire's inquiry, Huang Tian did not hesitate much and directly replied with a smile: "There is nothing of the sort; Your Majesty must have heard some rumors from somewhere. If we had truly been robbed, how could we possibly appear here safe and sound?"
Ye Feng found it strange that Huang Tian would say such a thing; clearly, it was a lie. Why would he lie? Did he not fear being exposed and punished by His Majesty?
Lian'er seemed to know what he was thinking and immediately transmitted her voice, "If we admit it, we will have to start from the beginning, like how we resolved the crisis and what was taken from us. Once we start discussing that, we will have to explain how we recovered what was lost. If we continue down this path, we might end up being detained! You know that the Nine-Curved Reincarnation Sword was illegally obtained from the Dark Exchange!"
Now it made sense! But Ye Feng still didn't understand; couldn't they just tell His Majesty that other items were lost and have yet to be found? That would be easy to pass off!
However, things never develop as easily as one imagines! After Huang Tian finished speaking, the Current Majesty paused for a moment, as if the situation was different from what he knew. But soon after, he feigned a relaxed smile and said, "In that case, I must punish that little messenger!"
"Come here! Bring that fellow in!" As soon as these words were spoken, there was commotion outside the hall. Two guards brought in a man who looked like a stablehand. The man appeared flustered, his eyes filled with terror. Upon seeing Huang Tian and the others, his expression changed even more!
Unbeknownst to him, Huang Tian and the others had darkened expressions upon seeing this man. Ye Feng initially did not understand the situation, but Lian'er quickly transmitted her voice again, "This man was once our hired stablehand. He ran away in fear during the robbery incident! Damn it! How did he end up here!"
Hearing her words, Ye Feng's heart sank! The man's appearance could not be coincidental; His Majesty's inquiry was not without purpose! The key to the problem must lie ahead!
Sure enough, the man was brought before the throne. Under the watchful eyes of many, he voluntarily confessed everything about how Huang Tian and the others had been robbed by unknown assailants on their journey! Once he finished speaking, the way the civil and military officials looked at Huang Tian and the others clearly changed!
An incredibly oppressive atmosphere began to spread throughout the entire hall!
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