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Xue Rengui and Xie Anting had long received warnings from Xu Zhen. Therefore, when Li Zhi angrily ordered a manhunt, they brought out most of the Imperial Guards. Not only that, but even the officials and patrols from Chang'an Prefecture were mobilized, creating a massive force that swept through the snow like a vast net.
The search net centered around the Princess Residence covered all the surrounding neighborhoods. Many bystanders and Wuhou, even ordinary citizens, spontaneously joined the team to comb through the area.
The various factions within the Court no longer held back, mobilizing all available forces. In an instant, the entire city of Chang'an was in chaos.
What concerned the Court was naturally Xu Zhen's involvement in the Rebellion case. However, for ordinary citizens, it was different; there were simply too many people who attended Xu Zhen's wedding banquet, including many from civilian backgrounds and religious figures.
Under the influence of these individuals, rumors spread that Grand Minister Xu Zhen and Princess Guisi Li Mingda had mysteriously vanished from their bridal chamber, bringing disgrace to the royal family and turning the official forces of the court into a laughingstock.
Xu Zhen was currently in a position of great power, and Li Zhi had just begun to utilize her. Those causing trouble would not think that Xu Zhen had any motive for rebellion; rather, it was that the Tang Emperor had been frightened by the Rebellion. The atmosphere was tense, and anyone associated with rebellion was treated with extreme caution.
The forces from Chang'an Prefecture also made a visit to Xu Manor. Strangely, the residence was empty; it seemed that Xu Zhen had made prior arrangements, even sending away the housekeeper back to her hometown.
However, there were many spies within the Court's faction. Soon someone reported that Xu Zhen frequently visited Taiyi Mountain to tour and meet with Zhang Qingfu, the master of Taiyi Palace.
This news quickly spread. Now, in order to save face, the court's forces temporarily set aside their disputes and truly began to share resources.
Thus, large groups of people rushed towards Taiyi Mountain, including some Court ministers who arrived under the protection of guards and servants.
In January, Taiyi Mountain should have been sparsely populated; however, it was now filled with shouts and neighing horses. The throngs of people surged from the foot of the mountain upward, resembling ants on a sugar cube as if they intended to cover Taiyi Mountain with a layer made entirely of humans!
Xue Rengui and Xie Anting deliberately slowed their pace. Although they also wished to give Xu Zhen a way out, this was not their original intention but rather something she had entrusted them with in advance.
Once the Imperial Guard at the palace relaxed their vigilance, both Court factions and Folk Forces quickly crossed over their defenses and rushed forward to search.
Taiyi Mountain was soon combed through by a network of searches where every three steps there was a person searching; even the Taoists from Taiyi Palace were pulled into the search teams.
They continued searching until they discovered a secret stronghold that had cut off the Dragon Head Canal!
Li Chunfeng, Yan Lide, Moya, and Qingxiazi, who were rumored to have died in Goguryeo's Ginger Sage, now stood solemnly by the Dragon Head Canal.
A high platform had been constructed here, or rather, an extremely tall circular Zoroastrianism altar!
Surrounding the altar were eight metallic spheres resembling suns, supported by slender pillars. Their silver-white texture was polished to a smooth finish, making them particularly eye-catching in the hazy weather.
Metal spikes resembling long spears extended from the spheres, all pointing toward the center of the altar, where Xu Zhen and her family stood solemnly.
Xu Zhen wore a fiery red Zoroastrianism Holy Robe, while Li Mingda donned a phoenix crown and colorful robes. Li Wushuang and Caesar had arrived early and were now gathered around Xu Zhen.
This was Xu Zhen's ultimate plan; it was because of this device that she had traveled to the Tang Dynasty. Now she had rebuilt this device, and if successful, she would be able to return to the present world!
This device was not invented by Xu Zhen but was inspired by a movie she had seen in her previous life. After three years of searching and hiring informants at great expense, she obtained confidential manuscripts from the FBI's secret archives.
These manuscripts originated from Nikola Tesla, a great scientist hailed by Western scientific elites as the only one comparable to Leonardo da Vinci and surpassing Einstein!
She initially intended to use this device to develop a world-shocking magic trick but unexpectedly ended up in the Tang Dynasty due to an accident during her experiments.
Now she had gathered the most visionary talents of the Tang Dynasty, expending countless resources to finally rebuild this device. To power it, she even constructed a small hydroelectric station.
However, her original intention was no longer to return to the present world; she now had a wife and children and could not take such risks! She did not know how many people this device could transport, where it would take her, or if it would even work.
What she needed was no longer the actual function of this device; she simply required a cover for her Miracle!
"Thank you all for your hard work over the years!"
Xu Zhen bowed in gratitude to Yan Lide and others. She smiled; her gesture was not overly formal but rather felt like bidding farewell to old friends because she understood that Yan Lide and others' contributions could not be replaced by mere words of thanks.
Just as she had provided Li Chunfeng with materials for The Book of Prophecies, she had also left several others with gifts that would shock the world.
Yan Lide was already quite old, and in these later years, he was not enthusiastic about the affairs of the Ministry of Works. All his energy was devoted to this device.
It was his honor to encounter Xu Zhen and to preside over such a groundbreaking project. For a master so obsessed with craftsmanship, it was his proudest achievement, but all of this had to be deeply buried; after today, it would never be mentioned again.
He knew very well that after Xu Zhen left, the court would certainly take corresponding measures. Currently, Minister of Rites Xu Jingzong was in favor, and under Li Zhi's instructions, this Minister, who had previously modified Historical Records at will, would surely erase all records related to Xu Zhen and misattribute her achievements to others.
Both Yan Lide and Li Chunfeng were reluctant to see Xu Zhen go, but they understood that this world, this era, could not retain her because she did not belong here!
These masters from various fields simultaneously bowed to Xu Zhen solemnly, like disciples paying respects to their teacher!
"Take care!"
Xu Zhen said two more words; everything was unspoken. Zuo An and Gem accompanied Moya without any sense of parting sadness because they knew they would reunite with Xu Zhen again, perhaps on some day, in some year, at some place.
The artisans had already been dismissed early, and the switch to activate the device had been handed over to Xu Zhen. The sounds of people rushing down the mountain indicated that Yan Lide and the others knew it was time for them to leave.
They had to depart early; otherwise, they would fall into the hands of the officials!
Just as they left, search parties rushed in. They overturned and searched the empty Secret Realm Stronghold but found nothing until they spotted the altar and saw Xu Zhen's family!
"He is here!"
This simple statement almost gathered all the search personnel from across the mountains around the altar!
Due to the altar's towering height and strange shape, everyone could clearly see it and see Xu Zhen's family on it!
Xue Rengui and Xie Anting restrained their men and did not advance to capture them. In fact, whether it was the Imperial Guard or Folk Forces or Court Influence, none dared to act rashly.
This was because they saw Xu Zhen wearing a Crimson Holy Robe, while Caesar and Li Wushuang looked like Divine Maidens. The last time Xu Zhen wore a Holy Robe, he performed a miraculous act of dying and coming back to life. This time he donned the Holy Robe again; what miracle would he bring forth?
Just as mentioned before, the Folk Forces and even some official factions came to search for the Xu Zhen not because they believed she would lead a Rebellion, but out of their admiration and reverence for her!
The Xu Zhen smiled slightly, gazing at Xue Rengui and Xie Anting, and said loudly, "You all have worked hard!"
Upon hearing this, the people felt a warmth in their hearts. The person before them was a hero of the common people, their idol, a man of humble origins who had created countless miracles. In the words of the Street Folk, General Xu is one of us!
However, beyond the warmth, there was more sadness and anger because they knew very well that the Tang Emperor, regardless of which reign it was, had a consistent attitude towards Rebellion. If he could kill his own brothers and children, how could he spare a Consort like the Xu Zhen?
Xue Rengui and Xie Anting solemnly saluted the Xu Zhen. They were soldiers brought out by her; everything they had now was given by her. Without the Xu Zhen, there would be no honor for them today.
They understood that the Xu Zhen's words of appreciation were more for them to hear!
The crowd fell silent as they looked up at the Xu Zhen. They sensed that they would not be able to capture her.
Because this man is a Divine Child!
The Xu Zhen exchanged smiles with Caesar and others, holding hands as a family. She sang hymns while secretly stomping her feet to activate the device's switch!
"Boom!"
A muffled sound echoed, causing the ground to tremble slightly. Dark clouds gathered overhead as wind and snow threatened to descend. However, this sound did not come from above but from below!
The water level of the cut-off Dragon Head Canal surged high; the small reservoir in front of the gate was already full. With this muffled sound, the sluice gates of three bridge towers opened, and Canal Water poured down like a roaring dragon, driving the generator units into a thunderous roar.
People covered their ears in shock as they witnessed a scene reminiscent of doomsday!
The eight large spheres on the altar began to emit countless blue and white electric serpents. These electric serpents surrounded the Xu Zhen and her family at a distance of ten feet but did not touch them!
A fierce wind rose, lifting Xu Zhen's Holy Robe. Their faces bore expressions of utmost devotion as Caesar and others followed the Xu Zhen in singing hymns.
Suddenly, someone took the lead, and those who were watching began to kneel down, with some even softly chanting scriptures.
Now that the Xu Zhen was embroiled in the Rebellion case, no one dared to openly support her. Yet these common folk resolutely followed the Xu Zhen in chanting, perhaps hoping to give her their final support in this way.
The dark clouds above hung very low, and suddenly, a massive bolt of lightning seemed to be drawn to the altar's electric serpent. It descended like a gigantic, dazzling spear of thunder, piercing through the clouds and striking down!
"Wow!"
The crowd erupted in a roar of astonishment, watching helplessly as the lightning axe struck the altar, aimed at the Xu Zhen and her family!
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