Chapter 56

Became slightly more ruddy, as if the elixir was truly effective.

"Phew—"

After taking the elixir, Ying Zheng felt the weakness in his body finally fading away, feeling more comfortable, and he let out a long breath.

Subsequently, he waved his hand,

Dismissing the maids, eunuchs, and warlocks.

These people bowed and quickly exited the palace.

"Your Majesty..."

Zhang Han looked at Ying Zheng with some concern, worried about his current state.

"I am fine."

Ying Zheng shook his head slightly and said to Zhang Han in a deep voice: "Go immediately and handle the matter I just entrusted to you!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Han did not dare to hesitate, turned immediately, and went to handle the matter.

Ying Zheng sat on the bed,

Watching Zhang Han’s departing back,

Light flickered in his eyes, and a look of exhaustion appeared on his face.

"I hope I have a little more time..."

"My son’s vengeance has not been avenged; even if I die, I will not die in peace..."

"I must hold on!!!"

Inside Xianyang City,

Li Xin received Ying Zheng’s order immediately.

Seal the entire city!

Upon receiving this order,

Li Xin was somewhat shocked and incredulous!

However,

Regarding Ying Zheng’s order,

He dared not have any hesitation,

And immediately mobilized the troops of Xianyang City,

Starting to seal all the city gates of Xianyang and patrolling the city with troops!

"Clatter, clatter!!!"

Large numbers of soldiers rushed out of the barracks.

Then they roared toward the major city gates of Xianyang.

The citizens of Xianyang City,

Seeing the large group of soldiers suddenly appearing,

Were somewhat shocked, discussing among themselves, asking what had happened.

Just as the citizens were confused and discussing,

Those soldiers suddenly shouted loudly, notifying all the citizens of Xianyang City.

"To apprehend the culprits who slaughtered Great Qin citizens last night and to ferret out the culprits who murdered Young Master Mo five years ago..."

"From this moment on..."

"Xianyang City is under lockdown!!!"

"All citizens are not allowed to enter or leave Xianyang City at will!"

"Those who violate the order and try to force their way through will be executed on the spot!!!"

The soldiers shouted loudly, notifying all the citizens of Xianyang City, forbidding them from leaving the city privately!!!

The citizens of Xianyang City, upon hearing the news announced by the soldiers, were instantly energized, and looks of excitement appeared on their faces.

"Good!"

"His Majesty has finally begun a comprehensive investigation into this matter!!"

"We must catch the culprits!!! Avenge the citizens! Avenge Young Master Mo! Avenge the citizens slaughtered last night!"

"..."

Countless citizens cheered and jumped for joy.

They were very supportive of the imperial court and the Emperor’s actions.

Witnessed by countless citizens of Xianyang City.

Under the personal coordination of General Li Xin.

Countless soldiers of Xianyang City rushed to the major city gates and closed them.

Meanwhile,

Large numbers of intelligence agency personnel,

Began to go door-to-door,

Investigating traces bit by bit, and even more soldiers were patrolling back and forth in Xianyang City!

Whenever anything happened, these soldiers would arrive at the first opportunity!

In an instant,

The entire Xianyang City,

The atmosphere became completely tense,

Countless people were paying attention to the imperial court’s major moves!

All factions,

Were shocked by Ying Zheng’s sudden and massive mobilization!

Inside Xianyang City.

In a stronghold of the Yin-Yang School.

Several high-ranking members of the Yin-Yang School were discussing matters with their leader, Donghuang Taiyi.

"Leader..."

An Elder of the Yin-Yang School said to Donghuang Taiyi on the main seat with a serious expression: "The Great Qin Empire is now beginning to fall into a state of turmoil. According to information from our people, Ying Zheng’s health is getting worse and worse..."

"I think our Yin-Yang School should take action..."

"Once Ying Zheng dies, none of his descendants will be able to suppress this world!"

"At that time, the world will inevitably fall into complete chaos, and all factions will surface and begin their own plans!"

"Perhaps, after Ying Zheng dies, the world will fall apart again..."

The words of this Elder landed in the ears of all the Yin-Yang School Elders present, causing looks of excitement to appear on their faces.

"It would be good if Ying Zheng died sooner!"

"It would be best if he dropped dead immediately!"

"Once Ying Zheng dies, no one will be able to restrict our Yin-Yang School..."

"Leader, we should indeed take action..."

"..."

A group of Yin-Yang School Elders cast their gazes toward Donghuang Taiyi, discussing among themselves.

Clearly,

They were very excited and thrilled by the news that Ying Zheng’s health was deteriorating!

Whether it was the Yin-Yang School,

Or other factions of the Hundred Schools of Thought,

They had all been suppressed by Ying Zheng until they could barely breathe,

They had been waiting for Ying Zheng to die!

As long as Ying Zheng died, they would be able to see the clouds part and the sun shine!

Donghuang Taiyi sat on the main seat, listening to the discussions of the Yin-Yang School Elders.

The light in his eyes beneath the mask flickered slightly, two cold glints piercing the soul, and a sinister aura surged on his body.

The news of Ying Zheng’s deteriorating health,

Donghuang Taiyi naturally knew, and had been focusing on it.

"Once Ying Zheng dies, no one in this world will be able to suppress it..."

Donghuang Taiyi’s gaze flickered, and he murmured to himself: "Fortunately, Young Master Mo died in the past..."

At the thought of Young Master Mo,

Donghuang Taiyi felt a sense of awe,

That former eldest Imperial Prince was simply too outstanding, too powerful!

Powerful enough to make everyone with ulterior motives tremble with fear!

Back then,

The reason they,

Joined forces to deal with Young Master Mo,

And let him die in the northern frontier of Great Qin, was because...

Young Master Mo was too terrifying!

If he didn't die,

Once he inherited the imperial throne,

Great Qin would have an emperor comparable to Ying Zheng, perhaps even more terrifying!

At that time,

People like them,

Would never have a chance to raise their heads!

But,

Once Young Master Mo died,

Things became very easy to handle!!!

"Now, among Ying Zheng’s descendants, there is no one who can hold the fort!"

An Elder of the Yin-Yang School suddenly spoke to Donghuang Taiyi: "Once Ying Zheng dies, Fusu will be controlled by the Confucianists, and Huhai, along with other princes with a chance, will also be controlled by various factions, including our Yin-Yang School..."

"At that time, this Great Qin world will be ours to command..."

This Elder’s eyes flashed with excitement: "Leader, I think it is time for us to take action..."

"If we don't take action now and seize the initiative, and let other factions seize it..."

"That would be very unfavorable for us!!!"

At this very moment,

A group of Yin-Yang School Elders,

With excitement flashing in their eyes, looked at Donghuang Taiyi, waiting for his response.

However,

Donghuang Taiyi, listening to their words,

Had a very calm expression beneath his mask,

And was not excited by what they said!

Suddenly,

"Knock, knock, knock!!!!"

The door of the secret chamber was knocked,

Everyone in the secret chamber, upon hearing this sound, felt a jolt in their hearts and turned to look toward the door.

They were in a meeting,

And someone was coming to report the situation so urgently...

The matter must not be simple!

"Come in!"

Donghuang Taiyi frowned, looked at the secret chamber door, and spoke in a hoarse voice.

"Creak—"

The door was pushed open.

Subsequently,

Everyone saw,

A Yin-Yang School disciple with an anxious expression appear at the door.

After pushing the door open, this anxious disciple walked into the secret chamber with large strides.

"Leader, Elders..."

As soon as this person walked in, he said anxiously and loudly: "Something terrible has happened!"

"There is a major upheaval in Xianyang City!"

Swish, swish, swish—

Everyone’s expression changed drastically at his words!

"What’s the situation?!"

"What happened in Xianyang City?!"

"..."

A group of Yin-Yang School Elders couldn't sit still and quickly asked what had happened.

Even Donghuang Taiyi frowned slightly, staring at the disciple, and asked in a hoarse voice: "What’s going on?! Tell us in detail!"

"Reporting to the Leader..."

The disciple said in shock: "Just now, Ying Zheng ordered the entire Xianyang City to be sealed!"

"Li Xin personally led the army and has already sealed all the city gates of Xianyang!"

"Moreover, countless soldiers are patrolling within Xianyang City!"

"They are hunting down the people who slaughtered Great Qin citizens in Xianyang City last night!"

"..."

The Yin-Yang School disciple quickly reported everything that had happened in Xianyang City one by one.

"Rumble!!!"

The Yin-Yang School experts and Elders present,

Listening to the news reported by the disciple, all had their expressions change wildly, feeling their heads buzzing!

Ying Zheng was taking such massive action; this was somewhat beyond their expectations and made them feel very shocked!

After being shocked for a moment,

The high-ranking experts of the Yin-Yang School,

Finally returned to their senses and began to discuss.

"Ying Zheng hasn't mobilized like this for a long time!"

"This Ghost... has already thrown the whole world into chaos!"

"Ying Zheng is clearly playing for real this time; the winds and clouds in Xianyang City are already surging!"

"..."

Ying Zheng’s behavior shocked everyone.

At the same time,

It also made these people,

Feel a trace of anxiety in their hearts!

"Leader..."

Da Siming said with a grave expression, asking Donghuang Taiyi: "The world is in chaos, and Xianyang City is even more turbulent; what should we do?!"

"Does the Yin-Yang School need to take action?!"

"Should we get involved in this matter?!"