Chapter 311: Mutiny

When Wanwan and Yu Liancheng were in the Taiji Hall at the same time, almost all eyes were cast toward Yu Liancheng, while few people noticed the ghost-like Wanwan in the moonlight.

At this moment, Yu Liancheng, in a black robe fluttering in the wind, walked slowly into the hall, his pace calm and composed, giving one the feeling of someone returning from a stroll in the countryside, having enjoyed the flowers.

His whole body radiated an otherworldly aura, as if a Heavenly Human had descended into the world. Even someone as stunningly beautiful as Wanwan, following behind Yu Liancheng, had her luster dimmed.

A figure like this was like a scorching sun that shone across ten thousand miles, emitting endless light and heat. Even if he were squeezed into a surging crowd, one would be able to spot him immediately upon a single glance.

The high officials and nobles present felt their bodies tremble as his indifferent gaze swept over them, and they naturally felt a sense of insignificance. It was as if the other party were perched high in the nine heavens, looking down from the distant clouds.

"This person..." Wei Lianxiang, the General Manager of the eunuchs standing behind Yang Guang, had eyes that shot out a look of extreme astonishment.

His identity was not simple; he was an Elder of the Yin Gui Sect, a senior martial brother of Zhu Yuyan, and a powerhouse whose strength was enough to rank among the Eight Great Masters of the Evil Path, having been ordered to undergo castration and infiltrate the palace, a fact known to few.

His seniority was extremely high, and in his youth, he had once accidentally caught a glimpse of the Evil Emperor of a generation, Xiang Yutian, an impression that remained deep to this day. At this moment, he was shocked to discover that even the peerless grace of the Evil Emperor seemed to pale in comparison to the young man before him.

Of course, if the Evil Emperor had not died and had not achieved Shattering the Void, he would now be a God-and-Demon-level existence playing among mortals and looking down upon the common people, something unimaginable.

Yu Liancheng seemed to notice Wei Lianxiang's gaze; his eyes shifted, and his pupils collided with the other's gaze.

In an instant, Wei Lianxiang felt his seven emotions surging, his True Qi rampaging uncontrollably within his body, and his originally somewhat pale complexion flushed with an unusual crimson.

Fortunately, Wei Lianxiang had profound Demon arts, and he instantly cleared his mind and calmed his True Qi, which prevented him from making a scene on the spot.

A sense of horror welled up in his heart, not only because of the other party's peerless cultivation but also because Yu Liancheng seemed to have already seen through his secret identity.

Fortunately, Yu Liancheng did not pay him much more attention and strode up to the dragon dais.

"I am Yu Liancheng; I believe you have all heard my name to some extent."

Yu Liancheng sat on the chair Yang Guang had ordered to be brought over, sitting like a coiled dragon or a crouching tiger, and said calmly: "Now that I have been appointed 'Imperial Tutor' by His Majesty, if any of you have objections, feel free to bring them up."

The ministers naturally dared not have any objections, and the members of the Yuwen Clan looked at each other and remained silent, though a cold glint appeared in their eyes.

Today was the day of death for both Yu Liancheng and the dim-witted emperor; let us see what tricks they intend to play.

Yang Guang suddenly rose to his full height, bowed to Yu Liancheng, and said: "The world is in chaos today, and the dynasty is unstable. Today, I appoint Master Yu as 'Imperial Tutor', not only to have you teach me martial arts and learning, but also in the hope that you can save the crumbling building, turn the tide, and continue the heavenly mandate for the Great Sui."

"Since Your Majesty values this subject so highly, this subject will naturally serve with all his might, even if it means sacrificing his life." Yu Liancheng accepted Yang Guang's gesture with peace of mind and swept his gaze across the hall: "But the Great Sui's heart-trouble is not on the outside, but in the Imperial Court, right here in the Taiji Hall, right among you esteemed gentlemen."

Although his tone was plain and calm, to the ears of the ministers present, it was no less than a thunderclap on a clear day. Some of the old, cunning ones even smelled the scent of a bloodbath and only hoped it would not implicate them.

"The dim-witted emperor and Yu Liancheng are going to take action against my Yuwen Clan?" Yuwen Huaji was also an extremely clever person; his thoughts raced, and he had already guessed that this was a play directed and performed by the dim-witted emperor and Yu Liancheng, with the goal of attacking the Yuwen Clan.

Yuwen Huaji hurriedly looked at a tall, handsome middle-aged man standing beside Yu Liancheng; this person was the Imperial Guard Commander, Sima Dekan.

Sima Dekan nodded at him and let out a confident smile, which finally allowed Yuwen Huaji's heart to settle back into his belly.

Success or failure would be decided this day.

It was just as Yuwen Huaji had expected. Yu Liancheng took a booklet from his bosom and said loudly: "This is the Dongming Account Book, which records in detail the quantity and frequency of weapons purchased by the Yuwen Clan. Furthermore, there is evidence of hoarding grain and troops. From this, it is clear that the Yuwen Clan intends to rebel; today, they shall be thrown into the Tianlao to await their fate."

The Clan Head, Yuwen Shang, frowned deeply. This old fox had not expected Yu Liancheng to strike so quickly, but he was not flustered and took a step forward.

"The Yuwen Clan is loyal to His Majesty and has no second thoughts; heaven and earth can bear witness. It is only because our Yuwen Clan has offended certain treacherous ministers that they are now splashing dirty water on us. Their hearts are punishable; I hope His Majesty will judge clearly."

"The Yuwen Clan is loyal to the monarch and loves the country; please, Your Majesty, judge clearly."

"Please, Your Majesty, judge clearly!"

"Please, Your Majesty, judge clearly!"

The Yuwen Clan's influence in the court was deeply rooted; even excluding those within the clan, they had roped in a large number of officials. At this moment, they all stood up together, creating quite a stir.

Yu Liancheng did not say much more, simply presenting the Dongming Account Book to Yang Guang.

Yang Guang sat on the dragon throne, flipping through the account book back and forth, his eyes shooting out violent, murderous glares. He slammed the account book fiercely in front of Yuwen Shang, his imperial face furious: "It is written clearly in black and white, the evidence is conclusive; what else does your Yuwen Clan have to argue?"

Yang Guang, who was usually indecisive and regarded the Yuwen Clan as his right-hand men, gave the order decisively, with a sense of finality.

"Clan Head, no need to say more to this dim-witted emperor. He has always wanted to deal with our Yuwen Clan, and we, the Yuwen Clan, also want to deal with this dim-witted emperor; it is just a matter of who strikes first."

Yuwen Shang was about to argue further, but Yuwen Huaji had already stepped forward, a mocking smile on his lips. His gaze fell on Yu Liancheng, flashing with cold murderous intent, and he secretly circulated his Ice Profound Energy, a chill seeping out from his body.

"Yuwen Huaji, I have treated your Yuwen Clan well, yet you intend to commit such an act of rebellion!" Yang Guang slapped the dragon throne, his eyes flashing with sharp light.

Yuwen Huaji sneered: "You dim-witted emperor, you wage wars outside and are extremely extravagant inside, causing the strong to die by arrows and blades, and the old and weak to fill the ditches. The four classes of people have lost their livelihoods, bandits have risen like bees, and you favor treacherous sycophants. Our Yuwen Clan is merely removing a tyrant for the sake of the world."

Yuwen Zhiji followed closely behind and shouted: "Today is the day of your death, you dim-witted emperor! The whole world resents you, and ten thousand deaths would not be enough to atone for your crimes!"

The ministers in the court were all so shocked by this series of events that their jaws dropped.

Yang Guang wanted to wipe out the Yuwen Clan, which could be called his right-hand men, while the Yuwen Clan wanted to wipe out Yang Guang.

Pitiable were these sycophants who only knew how to flatter; they were terrified to the extreme at this moment, not knowing which side to cling to.

"Yuwen Huaji, you want to rebel and kill the monarch, but have you asked if I agree?!" Yu Liancheng smiled faintly; the Yuwen Clan's rebellion was nothing but something under his control.

A fierce light flashed in Yuwen Huaji's eyes; he drew the long sword at his waist with a 'clang' and shouted sharply: "Do it!"