Chapter 185

Ximen Chuixue nodded: "I've come."

"You shouldn't have come."

"But I still came."

"You seem to have something weighing on your heart?" Ye Gucheng looked at him deeply.

"Aren't you also no longer pure?" Ximen Chuixue smiled lightly.

"Then let's begin."

"Good!"

Having said that.

The two exchanged a smile.

Then, as if in unspoken accord, they drew their swords.

Seeing this.

The watching martial artists all widened their eyes.

Afraid of missing some wonderful moment!

Only what left them somewhat baffled was.

After drawing their swords.

Neither of them struck first.

They simply stood there quietly, motionless.

If it weren't for the aura around them slowly climbing.

Everyone would probably suspect they were making fools of the crowd!

Chengtian Hall.

Having taken in this entire scene.

A cold glint flashed through Zhu Houzhao's eyes.

"You can have them prepare."

"Once the duel ends, immediately seize those two alive for Us!"

"We want to decide their fate before the martial artists of the Nine Provinces!!"

Saying this.

Killing intent filled Zhu Houzhao's face!

Clearly.

He still bore a grudge over their defiance of the Great Ming and their refusal to acknowledge him!

"Yes, this old minister will see to it at once!"

Wei Jinzhong, upon hearing this.

Bowed and offered a salute.

Then hurried away.

And not long after he left.

Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian walked in together.

"You two aren't out carrying out your mission—what are you doing coming here?!"

Noticing them.

Zhu Houzhao frowned slightly and rebuked.

His tone seemed somewhat displeased.

"Don't be angry, Your Majesty—are We not right now carrying out the mission?"

Cao Zhengchun pinched his orchid finger and smiled faintly.

Only his expression showed none of his former cringing deference.

As for Yu Huatian.

Let alone speak.

He didn't even bother to give him a proper glance!

"When did We ever give you such an order?!"

Seeming to sense something was off.

Zhu Houzhao spoke while secretly pondering in his heart.

He truly couldn't figure it out.

Why those two were acting so strangely?!

While thinking.

His gaze grew wary as well.

Every muscle in his body tensed.

"Hahaha…"

"You're mistaken! It was We who instructed them to do this!"

Along with the laughter.

Several figures walked in one after another.

The arrivals were none other than.

The Prince of Nan's Heir, the Prince of Xing's Heir, and the Prince of Taiping's Heir!

We?

Almost in an instant.

Zhu Houzhao's brows were tightly furrowed.

His gaze, full of ill intent, lifted and looked over.

"How could it be?!"

"Who are you? Why do you look exactly like me!"

In a single glance.

Zhu Houzhao's whole body trembled violently.

His eyes went wide.

His pupils were filled with astonishment.

Immediately after.

As if he had thought of something.

His countenance suddenly changed drastically.

And he cried out aloud.

"Guards! Guards!"

Although it had been barely half a minute since Cao Zhengchun and the Wang Shizi and the others had come in.

The moment he saw the Wang Shizi, he had still formed a guess.

A conspiracy!

A monstrous conspiracy!

And this conspiracy was aimed at none other than himself!!

And then, thinking of how the battle at the Purple Forbidden Summit and the Changchun Valley had nearly drawn the attention of every martial artist in the realm.

His heart suddenly lurched!

A faint premonition of ill omen slowly spread through his heart.

"No need to waste your effort."

"Since I could walk in so easily, do you still need to ask how?"

The Wang Shizi gave a light laugh and spoke up to remind him.

His face was full of indifference.

"Do you really think you can pin me down like this?"

Zhu Houzhao gave a cold snort.

His tone was supremely confident.