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”Very well, since the Martial King is already mobilizing troops from other regions, he really will take action in the next few days.”

Qin Tian, alongside Xiao Zhuang, Zhou Yang, Lin Yu, Zhao Lanjin, and Du Qiuniang, held a secret meeting in the living room.

Qin Tian handed a list to Xiao Zhuang, saying, ”This is the list of several generals within my army of one hundred thousand. They are people under Xiao Yunhu, and I suspect they might have some ties with the Martial King. We’ve quietly returned to the Imperial City, and for the past few days, I’ve had them under surveillance. However, I’m afraid they might secretly relay this information to the Martial King. So, Xiao Zhuang, keep a close watch on them. If they make any suspicious moves, you can kill them directly!”

Qin Tian stared at Xiao Zhuang, who nodded solemnly, ”Boss, rest assured, I’ll handle it smoothly.”

”Alright, Lao Zhao, Lao Er, among these one hundred thousand men, I have no one I completely trust. Therefore, tomorrow, I will appoint you two as generals in the army to help me manage these men.”

Qin Tian decided to continue strengthening his control over this army through Zhao Lanjin and Lin Yu.

Fortunately, Zhao Lanjin and Lin Yu are currently ranked as Fourth Grade General Level, capable of holding key positions in the army.

The next day, Qin Tian made arrangements within the army: Tang Qi commanding twenty thousand, Zhao Lanjin commanding twenty thousand, Lin Yu commanding twenty thousand, and Qin Tian personally commanding the remaining twenty thousand.

In this way, Qin Tian thoroughly reinforced his grip on this army, ensuring the suspicious subordinates of Xiao Yunhu couldn’t stir up trouble.

A day later, while Qin Tian was closely monitoring the situation in the Imperial City, Xiao Zhuang rushed in at noon with a secret message, a smile on his face, saying, ”Boss, it’s finally happening. The Martial King has finally moved, hahaha...”

Upon hearing this, Qin Tian stood up directly from his seat and asked, ”What’s going on, how is the Martial King taking action, engaging both internally and externally?”

Zhou Yang, having also received the news by now, rushed in and said, ”Boss, the Martial King has colluded with a group of officials within the Imperial City, united with twenty thousand Forbidden Army, and directly rebelled in the Imperial City. By the time I got the news, the Martial King was already leading an attack on the Imperial Palace. Along with the Forbidden Army and other groups from the Martial King’s mansion, the total numbers over thirty thousand.”

Qin Tian nodded, realizing the Martial King’s meticulous preparation.

Bear in mind, the Tianyuan Guards inside the Imperial Palace only number ten thousand; the Martial King seems to have an opportunity.

However, Qin Tian did not believe the Martial King could capture the Imperial Palace. On one hand, the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince themselves possess some forces. Seeing the Martial King’s attempt on their father, these contenders for power will certainly act against the Martial King to assist the Ice Emperor.

On the other hand, Qin Tian has always believed that the Ice Emperor, wise and discerning, is definitely the behind-the-scenes planner of the Martial King’s rebellion, thus, he won’t give the Martial King any chance.

While the three were conversing, a few spies delivered urgent documents to Xiao Zhuang and Zhou Yang. After they read them, Qin Tian hurriedly asked:

”What else? Any other news?”

Xiao Zhuang said, ”The Martial King certainly is thorough; simultaneously attacking the Imperial Palace, he’s even targeted the Ninth Prince and the Crown Prince. It appears he’s long aspired to the throne, hehe.”

Zhou Yang added, ”Outside the Imperial City, the Martial King’s two nephews, Marquis Yong’an Qin Fang and Marquis Yongle Qin Yunhai, are each leading fifty thousand troops, focusing on attacking the Imperial City’s West Gate.”

”Under normal circumstances, their numbers wouldn’t be sufficient.”

”But now, the main forces of the Imperial City are deployed elsewhere. The soldiers guarding the city altogether number less than thirty thousand, scattered across more than a dozen gates. Moreover, some gate commanders have been bought off by the Martial King. Currently, only about half of the gate commanders are resisting. Yong’an Marquis and Yongle Marquis, coordinating with those inside the Imperial City, should easily capture the West Gate.”

Zhou Yang’s words made Qin Tian frown: ”So, regardless of whether it’s inside the Imperial City or outside, the Martial King seems to have the upper hand?”

Everyone nodded.

Qin Tian chuckled bitterly, ”Strange, how could it...”

”I also find it odd; this rebellion by the Martial King seems too smooth, too easy—there’s bound to be a catch, indeed a problem,” Zhou Yang also voiced suspicion.

Qin Tian pondered for a moment, then said, ”Given the current situation, I remain confident that the Ice Emperor will surely suppress the Martial King’s rebellion. What are your thoughts?”

Everyone nodded without dissent.

Qin Tian said, ”Then let’s proceed. We’ll directly cut off Marquis Yong’an and Marquis Yongle’s retreat, catching them off guard. At the very least, we need to eliminate the Martial King’s main reinforcement outside the Imperial City. We must act swiftly, otherwise, if the Martial King fails before we make a move, this once-in-a-lifetime chance to gain merit might slip away! Gather your things; we’ll depart in the afternoon.”

At this turbulent moment, Qin Tian decisively made a critical judgment, leading a force of one hundred thousand soldiers in a rapid march towards the Imperial City’s west gate.

A day later, they arrived at the Imperial City’s west gate, where Marquis Yong’an and Marquis Yongle were attacking the west main gate, appearing ready to use True Qi Shock Waves to breach it.

At this critical juncture, Qin Tian spearheaded his force of one hundred thousand soldiers to suddenly attack from behind Marquis Yong’an and Marquis Yongle, taking them by complete surprise, leaving them bewildered.

They had no idea from where Qin Tian and his group had appeared, nor whose army they belonged to.

Amidst the shouts and killing cries of one hundred thousand troops, Qin Tian and Zhao Lanjin immediately spotted two magnificent flying beasts in the sky, undoubtedly the flying chariots of Marquis Yong’an and Yongle.

Both had the intention to capture the leader first, so they simultaneously charged towards Marquis Yong’an and Marquis Yongle, surrounded by heavy guards.

Marquis Yong’an and Yongle were heavily guarded, while Qin Tian and Zhao Lanjin were backed by numerous attacking soldiers.

The two groups clashed fiercely, as Qin Tian and Zhao Lanjin pursued the pair’s carriage with relentless attacks, eventually overpowering Marquis Yong’an and Yongle.

These two, though nobility who had received marquis titles, were nothing more than wastrels; their cultivations were only at the early stage of the Longevity Realm!

It didn’t even require Qin Tian to act; Zhao Lanjin could handle them alone.

Marquis Yong’an and Yongle were easily captured by Zhao Lanjin and brought before Qin Tian.

Without hesitation, Qin Tian drew his sword and killed both.

Zhao Lanjin was taken aback, saying, ”Boss, we captured them alive, why kill them? If we hand them over to the Ice Emperor, won’t that be a great achievement for us?”

Qin Tian smiled, saying, ”Lao Zhao, you’re thinking too simply. Don’t imagine the Ice Emperor to be so naive. Think about it; these two marquises are the Ice Emperor’s nephews. Do you think he’ll easily order the execution of his own nephews if we present them alive? Wouldn’t that put the Ice Emperor in a difficult position? So, let’s help him do what he wants to do! That’s how we achieve a great merit.”