Celestial Night Emperor

Chapter 290: Chapter 290: Great Right and Wrong, Hot-Blooded Men

Qin Tianxuan set down his teacup and looked at the group of dignitaries, who were all lugging bags big and small.

”I’ve read the battle report. I was just waiting for you big shots from the Supervision Team to arrive!”

His relaxed, almost leisurely demeanor left the Qin Family representative speechless, seething with a rage he couldn’t put into words.

The Qin Family representative’s eyes glinted. ”Assemble all members of the Southern Domain Battle Department!”

The members of the Southern Domain Battle Department were almost all Luo Qilin’s trusted men. After scrambling to assemble, they stood there completely dejected, their spirits crushed.

The Qin Family representative’s eyes shifted. ”Let’s hold the meeting outside. The Night Emperor just arrived and needs to rest. We shouldn’t disturb him.”

He led the high-ranking officers of the Southern Domain Battle Department to a private room. His expression turned grim. ”Tell me the truth. Just how strong are the Ten Thousand Ghosts?”

”Well, sir... listen. They aren’t actually that strong, nor are they numerous. But they’re excellent at hiding. The jungle is vast, and we can’t find their stronghold, so we’re forced onto the defensive and can only take their attacks.”

The Qin Family representative’s eyelids drooped. ”So, you’re saying it’s not a big deal if you can’t win? It’s just a minor nuisance, is that it?”

That wasn’t the case at all.

If they couldn’t win, Da Xia Territory would be encroached upon, piece by piece.

But with their commander gone, these men from the Southern Domain were just looking for a way to scrape by.

They all nodded sheepishly.

The Qin Family representative, who understood none of this, was now completely reassured. ”All you motherfuckers listen to me! Luo Qilin gave you plenty of benefits over the years, but he was ruined at the hands of the Night Emperor. So! No matter what orders the Night Emperor gives, I want you to drag your feet!”

His expression was so savage he no longer bothered to conceal it. ”Stall for half a month, and the Night Emperor is finished. Then I’ll give you all the reinforcements you need. We’ll select a new commander, defeat the Ten Thousand Ghosts, and seize this monumental achievement for ourselves!”

The men facing him were all stunned.

A young Captain, unable to restrain himself any longer, stood up, his face flushed. ”At a critical time like this, what do personal grudges matter? We should unite and follow the Night Emperor’s command! At the very least, he’s capable of defeating the Celestial Demon. He’s even stronger than our Commander Luo...”

Before the passionate Captain could finish, a long blade appeared and ran him through.

The one who struck was a man in black, one of the Supervision Team’s guards.

The Qin Family representative sneered. ”Anyone else have something to say?”

No one dared to speak.

All they could do was watch helplessly as this so-called Supervision Team let their arrogance jeopardize the mission.

After the meeting concluded. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

The twelve remaining commanders of the Southern Domain gathered together.

They looked at each other.

”If we actually follow the orders of those so-called masters, we’ll become traitors to Da Xia!”

”Brothers, we may have made mistakes in the past, but this is a clear matter of right and wrong. As men of the Battle Department, we know what we must do!”

The twelve men drew their blades as one.

”Let’s move! We’ll take out the Supervision Team and buy the Night Emperor the chance he needs!”

”We might be utterly defeated, even slaughtered on the spot!”

The twelve passionate men looked at each other and smiled. ”As men of the Battle Department, it would be a worthy death!”

A worthy death!

With a single cry, the twelve of them burst out, charging straight for the Supervision Team’s quarters.

However, several staff officers from the Southern Domain, who had been hiding outside the door, had already betrayed them and reported their plan.

The Supervision Team was on high alert. The representatives of the Qin and Ye Families appeared, sneering. Black-clad warriors were everywhere, having surrounded the small courtyard so tightly that nothing could get through.

”I’ll give you one chance,” the Qin Family representative said, his voice grim as he emerged. ”Surrender peacefully, tell me the mastermind is Qin Tianxuan, and I’ll spare your lives!”

The twelve passionate men stood back to back.

”Even now, you’re still trying to frame the Night Emperor? We’re acting because of the injustice done to him, and for the very safety of Da Xia!”

They were resolved to die.

The Qin Family representative’s heart trembled.

’Aren’t all these men from the Southern Domain Battle Department loyal to Luo Qilin? How could they suddenly be standing up for Qin Tianxuan?’

In that moment, the dignitaries of the Supervision Team felt the collective rage directed at them.

Their actions had provoked the wrath of the Southern Domain Battle Department.

’It has to be suppressed.’

”Twelve men have rebelled! The evidence is clear. They dared to attack members of the Supervision Team. I order them to be executed on the spot!”

The Qin Family representative gave the vicious order, then turned. ”Round up everyone associated with these twelve!”

As he spoke, he made a throat-slitting gesture. ”Find a way to get rid of them. Then, we’ll pin it all on Qin Tianxuan. We’ll say they were unhappy with his command and he eliminated them!”

The Southern Domain Battle Department was their turf; they could spin whatever lies they wished.

In the courtyard ahead, a bloody battle was already raging.

The twelve passionate men stood their ground proudly. Hopelessly outnumbered, they fought with their lives on the line, repelling twelve separate assaults before they finally fell.

”Stop!” A furious roar echoed through the air.

Qin Tianxuan, having just returned from inspecting the jungle, appeared like a Celestial God descending from the heavens, planting himself in front of the twelve men.

The corner of his eye twitched. He couldn’t believe the Supervision Team had committed such an unforgivable atrocity in the short time he was away.

The Qin Family representative stomped his foot in panic. ”Qin Tianxuan, this is none of your business! We’re dealing with traitors!”

’Traitors? None of my business?’

With a sudden raise of his hand, Qin Tianxuan sent all the advancing black-clad men flying.

He helped one of the fallen men to his feet and gritted his teeth. ”Traitors? Do you have a judgment from a Battle Department tribunal? Did you get an order from me, the commander-in-chief?”

He whirled around, his fists clenched. ”I don’t care what they did! Here in the Southern Domain, they are my soldiers!”

Filled with endless anger, he took a step forward, about to strike.

”Night Emperor... Night Emperor, you mustn’t!”

The twelve men desperately blocked his path.

”If you attack them... if you make a move, everything will be for nothing! We were wrong in the past. Our mistake was trusting that incompetent fool, Luo Qilin. We have guarded the Southern Domain for years. This is our home. We can’t let the Supervision Team ruin everything.”

They were covered in their own blood, but with the last of their strength, they knelt before Qin Tianxuan.

”Please, Night Emperor, focus on the greater good!”

”To have given our all for the Southern Domain... it is an honor, even in death!”

Qin Tianxuan slowly unclenched his fists. ”Bring wine!”

Twelve bowls of strong liquor were brought. He supported each of the passionate men, helping them drink.

They passed away with smiles on their faces.

Qin Tianxuan raised a bowl in a toast to each and every one of them.

”Brothers, may you rest in peace. I swear I will defeat the Ten Thousand Ghosts and clear your names!”

The bowl in his hand smashed to the ground. Qin Tianxuan’s final gaze fell upon the members of the Supervision Team. ”This isn’t over! You will all pay the price!”

The Qin Family representative, putting on a brave front, retorted, ”You’re not the commander of the Southern Domain, just a temporary replacement! Don’t try to scare us unless you can defeat the Ten Thousand Ghosts in half a month!”

Qin Tianxuan said nothing. He ordered that the men be given a proper burial, then turned and walked away.

That night, the men of the Southern Domain Battle Department were all lost in grief.

Meanwhile, the members of the Supervision Team were in a hall in the back, feasting, drinking, and celebrating.

All of this was seen by a young female staff officer.

This mysterious female staff officer secretly recorded everything she witnessed and sent the footage to the Imperial Capital.

Then, she strode into the Supervision Team’s banquet, raised a hand, and flipped the massive dining table straight over.