Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 986: Chapter 395: Three Games of Hand-Talk

Just like the Companion Chu and a group of Seventh Tier eunuchs who were killed before, they couldn’t withstand a slap from Cheng Yuxiao!

However, top-tier Eighth and Seventh Tier experts are ultimately limited.

Surveying the entirety of Wanyi or the surrounding forces, there is no expert capable of breaching the Imperial Palace and harming the Qian’an Emperor.

Even that Elder Peng from the National Taoist Institute’s Pill Dawn Palace, cannot do it.

Four months ago, the old Ritual Officer witnessed Elder Peng’s methods, quite impressive.

But even if he breached the Imperial Palace, he wouldn’t be an opponent to the Emperor adorned with treasures.

Furthermore, if Cheng Yuxiao were to be in danger, that one wouldn’t care to come to the Imperial Palace.

Therefore, the safety of the Qian’an Emperor shouldn’t be a problem.

It is no longer twenty years ago.

”Thus, this old servant shall depart, I ask Your Majesty to be careful. If there is anything unusual, immediately sound the alert, I shall return to the Imperial Palace within three breaths,” said the old Ritual Officer.

”Old Ritual Officer, rest assured.”

After a slight bow, the old Ritual Officer left the Observatory Pavilion, yet he did not immediately leave the Imperial Palace by air, instead, he took four young eunuchs with him and leisurely headed towards the Star Patrol Camp in the west of the city.

At this moment, night had just fallen.

Thanks to Xu Jin’s perception range brought by his thirty-six Mingji Star Patterns, Xu Jin immediately sensed the departure of the Eighth Tier old Ritual Officer from the palace.

This made Xu Jin both surprised and pleased.

He quickly understood that the major event the Qian’an Emperor was planning might really be about to begin.

Because this old Ritual Officer in the past twenty years had hardly ever left the palace, only once had he done so.

Now that this old Ritual Officer has left the palace, it is a sign.

But at the same time, it is also his opportunity.

Just as he was about to send a Starlight Transmission to the State Preceptor, Xu Jin’s own Star-picking Order suddenly vibrated, it was the Starlight Transmission from State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.

[Xu Jin, the old Ritual Officer has already left the palace, currently, it looks like he is openly heading to the Star Patrol Camp, presumably to meet Great Governor Pei, though the purpose is not known.

Xu Jin, remember, without my command, absolutely do not act on your own!

The old Ritual Officer has left the palace, although it’s an opportunity.

Normally, in no more than one breath, the old Ritual Officer can return to the Imperial Palace.

Once the situation is clear, after we hold the old Ritual Officer, I will inform you.]

[I understand, I’ll wait for your message.]

Xu Jin understood the State Preceptor’s intent, also aware of the present danger.

Unless he could kill the Qian’an Emperor in one move, otherwise, without holding the old Ritual Officer, it would be suicide.

Watch and wait for the right moment.

*****

Central Hall of the Star Patrol Camp.

The Eighth Tier old Ritual Officer from the Imperial Palace arrived personally with the Qian’an Emperor’s order, as the Great Governor of the Star Patrol Guard, Pei Ze must personally welcome and host him.

This is the courtesy due to an Eighth Tier expert, also the final grace of imperial power.

”Old Ritual Officer left the palace today, what order does he bring? Or what guidance does he offer?” Clad in full battle armor due to his title as Angel, Great Governor Pei greeted.

”Under His Majesty’s order, I left the palace today; there isn’t anything important, just to play three games with Great Governor Pei under His Majesty’s command,” said the old Ritual Officer.

”Oh, is the holy decree simply to play games?”

”To play games.”

”If that’s the case, the holy decree must be obeyed, please, Old Ritual Officer.”

Great Governor Pei Ze immediately invited the old Ritual Officer to the quiet room, where the chess set was prepared and refreshments offered.

Moments later, Great Governor Pei held white, old Ritual Officer held black, they were already locked in battle on the chessboard.

But just as the two began to play, Great Governor Pei Ze’s mind subtly moved and he had already sent a Starlight Transmission to State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.

*****

In the Pill Dawn Palace, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao received Great Governor Pei Ze’s Starlight Transmission immediately.

But upon seeing the specific content of the transmission, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao’s face showed a look of bitterness, his expression turned incredibly complex.

Ultimately, this complexity transformed into a bitter smile.

Only Cheng Yuxiao himself could understand how bitter that smile was.

”Palace Master, what’s wrong?” Elder Peng hidden in the shadows noticed the anomaly and hurriedly asked.

Cheng Yuxiao looked back at Elder Peng, and said bitterly, ” The Emperor dispatched the old Ritual Officer to the Star Patrol Camp to see Great Governor Pei, but what needs to be done, he claims it’s to play three games with Great Governor Pei!”

As these words fell, Elder Peng’s face changed, ”Playing three games?

Isn’t this a command for the old Ritual Officer to delay Great Governor Pei?

To hold up Great Governor Pei the Eighth Tier, what is this foolish emperor trying to do?

Could it be to target you, State Preceptor?

He has called outsiders!

He has called outsiders to deal with you, State Preceptor!”

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yuxiao was non-committal, merely his expression became even more bitter.

He hadn’t anticipated that the first move by the Emperor, after advancing to the Seventh Tier, would be to attempt to kill him, Great State Preceptor of Dachen!

Ridiculous!

Absolutely ridiculous!

The reason for this judgment was simple!

Within Wanyi City, there are three Eighth Tier individuals at present, namely the old Ritual Officer, Great Governor Pei, and State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.

These three Eighth Tier individuals are like stabilizers.

Currently, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao and the palace are at odds.

But no matter who deals with whom, they cannot bypass Great Governor Pei of the Star Patrol Guard.

Now, the old Ritual Officer who seldom leaves the palace in twenty years has come out, but he goes to play three games with Great Governor Pei.

The purpose can only be to hold up Great Governor Pei.

After keeping Great Governor Pei occupied, what can be done?

In the entire Wanyi, the only scenario needing the Eighth Tier Pei Ze, Great Governor Pei, to be held up while dealing with State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.

But who can deal with State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao?

It can only be a foreign force!

”Palace Master, make your decision! The old Ritual Officer and Great Governor Pei are just playing three games, the time we have left is short.” said Elder Peng.