[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-as-false-emperor":3,"chapter-eternal-life-as-false-emperor-eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-9":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life as False Emperor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1682655,2149,"Chapter 9: Mayfly Tower","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>\"Huff, huff... Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>North of the city, Jinfeng Mountain, Mountain God Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angry-eyed Vajra was panting heavily, his frenzied running finally came to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mere Zhao Family of Ganzhou, only so much! Haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest, shoulders, and back were covered with black handprints, as if poisoned, making his skin appear somewhat dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a figure slowly walked out from inside the Mountain God Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure was thin, dressed in black, and masked, obviously another assassin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bastard... The intelligence you provided was false!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Saying we had a quarter-hour, who would’ve thought the Imperial Guard would arrive so quickly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angry-eyed Vajra strode over, swinging a slap towards the black-clad figure, but it was easily caught by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If not for confusion... I would never agree to let you participate in this plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-clad figure sneered, \"Since that’s the case, you shall die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angry-eyed Vajra’s heart was shocked, immediately retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the black-clad figure’s speed was faster, almost instantly closing in on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash in their hand, a Yanling Saber appeared, and with a red glow, slashed towards Angry-eyed Vajra’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hundred Battle Blood Slaughter Saber! You are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Puff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking, his head flew skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-clad figure coldly said, their gaze suddenly turning southward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From that direction, fireworks flickered, clearly the pursuing soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ve come so quickly... Seems the Dog Emperor was prepared all along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it’s fine... You won’t find anything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a shake of their figure, they immediately withdrew from the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a joss stick later, numerous soldiers surrounded the area, quickly discovering Angry-eyed Vajra’s corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report, sir! We’ve found a body, it is the Angry-eyed Vajra Weik Yijin who just participated in the assassination of Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything else discovered?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial City Department Commander Ma Jinwu frowned, his expression also very grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the Emperor’s feet, an assassination attempt on Your Majesty had occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, the commander of the Imperial City Department, must bear the greatest responsibility!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Upon investigation, we found this person’s wounds have severe blood slaughter, the time of death no more than a joss stick ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hence, we speculate the killer used the ’Hundred Battle Blood Slaughter Saber’, and must be at a pinnacle realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hundred Battle Blood Slaughter Saber? Border Army!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Jinwu’s expression suddenly changed, he quickly turned back: \"Check the surroundings carefully, I will enter the palace to report to the Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Imperial City was seething beneath the surface due to the assassination attempt on Your Majesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Units of the Imperial Guard roamed the streets and alleys, arresting any suspicious figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few hours, both the dungeon and Celestial Prison were overcrowded, with frequent sounds of fighting and screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, it’s better to make mistakes in killing than to let them escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the curfew, anyone daring to appear on the streets without a token was treated as an accomplice of the assassins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in a certain courtyard in the Imperial City, a black-clad figure was kneeling before an elder, carefully reporting something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mission failed... That Little Emperor didn’t die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder spoke in a deep voice: \"Seems that Little Emperor was prepared as well, hiding people from the Sacrificial Institute among the Imperial Guard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that old dog Wang Zhongyi, didn’t expect him to break through...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir.\" The black-clad figure said respectfully: \"What should we do next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You stay in my mansion for now, once this matter settles, I’ll send you back to Binzhou!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder, with quiet authority, said: \"No matter how bold the Imperial Guard, they dare not search my mansion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flickering light illuminated the elder’s figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person was... the current Prime Minister, Yang Xuansu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, I have one more task for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Xuansu tapped the table with one hand, his eyes full of mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems the Little Emperor has his plans too, now that King Tang is dead, even if I don’t act, the Little Emperor will target me sooner or later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since assassination didn’t work, don’t blame me for being ruthless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Canlang, once this matter calms down, spread the word about this, make sure the entire world knows!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, what matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come closer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few breaths later, Canlang’s eyes widened, exclaiming, \"How could it be! The current Emperor actually...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Xuansu coldly laughed, \"If not for this, why would Tang Xiaozu abandon the Emperor and join King Tang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This was told to me by Tang Xiaozu himself when I visited him in the Celestial Prison!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this news leaks out, how can the Little Emperor continue to sit on his throne?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said triumphantly: \"Then you only need to leverage this opportunity, continue to lead the army south, and we can force the Emperor to abdicate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The late Emperor only had two grown Princes, King Tang and the current Emperor; the rest, Prince Ning and Prince Qing, are mere children and cannot escape my control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By then, the entire Great Yu World will be at hand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Canlang said respectfully: \"Congratulations, sir, may your wishes come true, we will fully support you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you may leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within the Imperial Palace, Jiaotai Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhongyi stood bowed before Emperor Zhengyong, speaking quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the flickering flames, Emperor Zhengyong’s face was uncertain, pondering something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No survivors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, those who resisted were all killed. Some were death warriors who hid poison in their mouths and died by biting their gums after capture...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhongyi said helplessly: \"Please forgive your servant, Your Majesty, for my incompetence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind, old companion,\" Emperor Zhengyong shook his head and said: \"Have you discovered anything else, the identity of the assassins?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, preliminary investigations reveal three groups of assassins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhongyi said: \"One group is martial arts people, led by Angry-eyed Vajra Weik Yijin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This person is one of the Protectors from the martial arts organization Mayfly Tower, with a skillful Horizontal Refining Golden Bell Shield already advanced to a First-grade Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately, he died under the ’Hundred Battle Blood Slaughter Saber’!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hundred Battle Blood Slaughter Saber? Binzhou Border Army! Damn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Zhengyong gritted his teeth: \"What is Yang Xuansu doing, the Border Army mutiny still unresolved!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the Wu Country’s invasion, he actually suggested negotiations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhongyi said: \"Your Majesty, the second group is the Binzhou Border Army.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your servant did not expect them to bring strong crossbows to the Imperial City; if not for... Shadow’s presence, Your Majesty you would have been in dire danger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strong crossbows?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Zhengyong’s eyes changed: \"Imperial Guard?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed... there are their people within the Imperial Guard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the third group?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, the identity of the third group is unknown,\" Wang Zhongyi said: \"But to cultivate so many death warriors, it’s either the Noble Clans or Royal Relatives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or perhaps...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yang Xuansu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Zhengyong gritted his teeth: \"I should have thought it was him, I didn’t expect he couldn’t hold back either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, you must not act rashly,\" Wang Zhongyi quickly advised: \"Now with the Border Army mutiny, Wu Country’s invasion, civil unrest in Qingzhou and Binzhou, if the court falls into chaos again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Zhengyong took a deep breath and said: \"I know, as long as Nanyue County is stable, I can mobilize the Dragon-soaring Army to move north.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After familiar contemplation, Wang Zhongyi added: \"Your Majesty, there is a matter your servant is unsure whether to mention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also related to Shadow... He’s been favoring Bi He for over a month, the news can’t be concealed much longer...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Harem... don’t know how many people’s shadows are trying to conceal it, if they want to, they can’t hide it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today’s assassination... where is Bi He?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Following Your Majesty’s orders, she also went along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Zhengyong said: \"Bi He has rendered meritorious service in saving me, bestowed the title of Noble Lady, as Lady Bi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1321,"2026-06-06T13:34:08.834Z",1,"novelbin.me","87f7dfb9f6f0e2b387ffe85d10343ffebce1ead6fc7b7fe1b0fcb8e5ba540a93","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-10","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-8",358,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-as-false-emperor-cover.jpg"]