The masters of the imperial capital could only regret it now.
They were filled with regret!
At this moment, if Grandmaster Qin were still here, would they have suffered such humiliation?
No matter what, Qin Ye Xuan was the guardian of Great Xia, the protector of the peace enjoyed by the nobles in the imperial capital.
They had thought the world no longer needed powerful individuals like Qin Ye Xuan.
They had believed they could handle everything themselves.
Now it seemed the hidden clans, whom they had always looked down upon, were so cunning and terrifyingly strong.
The old men of the Heavenly Pavilion beat their chests and stomped their feet: "We shouldn't have, we shouldn't have let Master take such a risk. Had we known, you should have stayed in the imperial capital, and we would have handled it."
The masters of the imperial capital shook their heads miserably: "They even controlled Chen Bai Di and threatened that if I didn't come, they would annihilate the west border. So, it's not your fault. I had to come."
However!
Now, even the war department couldn't find a few truly skilled individuals.
Great Xia, so vast, had no one to stand up!
"I am truly sorry to Grandmaster Qin!"
The masters of the imperial capital sighed, "And consequently, Li Tian Xing and the others were also wronged, driven out and overthrown by us. Now, all those who have risen to power are from the hidden clans."
Amidst their despair, their mouths were filled with bitterness.
The leader of the hidden clans pressed a red button: "Press it, then!"
The eyes of the masters of the imperial capital trembled. Suddenly, they straightened their backs: "Even now, you dare not harm Qin Ye Xuan? So, you are truly afraid of the Grandmaster!"
The leader of the hidden clans blushed, his thoughts exposed.
In a fit of rage, he drew his sword with a swoosh and pressed it to the neck of the masters of the imperial capital: "Are you going to do it or not?"
The masters of the imperial capital laughed up to the sky: "So that's how it is. You appear so strong, seemingly in control of everything, yet you dare not personally kill the Grandmaster who has lost his power. How ridiculous!"
The leader of the hidden clans pressed the blade harder, and those behind him frowned.
"Leader, we cannot harm him. We still need him to appear later, to groom our puppet."
The leader of the hidden clans resentfully sheathed his sword and exhaled, then smiled: "Li Jiang Shan, you can come out now!"
What? Li Jiang Shan?
Wasn't that the good-for-nothing who lived idly at home, known as a cripple?
Although he was the Emperor's own brother, he had lived in seclusion for many years, rumored to be so disabled that he needed a nurse to feed him?
He, he was actually present, and had allied himself with the hidden clans.
A wheelchair was slowly pushed forward.
A man sat in the wheelchair, smiling, a thick blanket covering him.
The next moment, before everyone's eyes, he stood up abruptly.
Ah!
The people on the Emperor's side gasped in disbelief.
Li Jiang Shan threw off the blanket, revealing his black battle suit, his demeanor calm, a fierce aura in his brows, showing no sign of being crippled.
He walked with powerful strides, exuding an aura unique to cultivators.
He bowed deeply to the leader of the hidden clans and smiled: "Master, did your disciple do well this time?"
The leader of the hidden clans was extremely satisfied: "All plans were under your control, Jiang Shan. I am deeply impressed."
The Emperor still couldn't believe it: "Ah Shan, why did you betray me?"
Li Jiang Shan blinked and shook his head: "Brother, you are too weak. Back then, Qin Ye Xuan trampled all over us, showing off. If I hadn't manipulated things from behind the scenes, set up the honey trap, and forced him to flee overseas, would you have your current position?"
"It was you?!" Everyone exclaimed again.
Regarding Qin Ye Xuan's incident, everyone knew the outcome but not the process, nor who was behind the honey trap operation.
Now, the truth was revealed.
Li Jiang Shan stood proudly at the scene, scanning everyone: "You all fear Qin Ye Xuan to death, it's truly shameful. I don't fear him at all. Do you know why? Because Qin Ye Xuan is also playing right into my hands!"
With that, he waved his hand and pressed the button.
On the large screen, a massive black cloud appeared above the isolated island.
Flames swept across the entire island, and under the immense power, not only people but even rocks melted away!
Everyone held their breath.
The leader of the hidden clans waved his hand: "Immediately send people to investigate. We must find Qin Ye Xuan's remains!" Su Dan Novel Network
Preparations had already been made.
Soon, a report came from the front.
"Reporting to the leader, we have descended onto the deserted island from above. Upon inspection, we found the skeletal remains of a man and a woman, only bones left. We can still see Qin Ye Xuan and Su Bing Wei's belongings in the hut."
"Finally!" Li Jiang Shan exhaled, appearing somewhat listless: "This number one enemy is finally dead, good riddance!"
The hidden clans erupted in a fanfare, like clowns.
On the Emperor's side, he slumped down in despair: "It's over, everything is over."
"Jiang Shan, Master congratulates you in advance. Upon your return, you will be the master of the imperial capital. As for this one," the Master said, "I will deal with him for you now!"
"No need for Master to trouble himself, my cultivation is complete, and I am half a member of the hidden clans. I will handle today's matters myself!"
Li Jiang Shan walked step by step, a gray light emanating from his palm. Where he passed, the ground caved in, and the railings trembled, as if a monster was advancing.
What could the masters of the imperial capital and their entourage do? They could only close their eyes and await death.
Just as Li Jiang Shan's palm was about to strike, a whistling sound erupted.
Li Jiang Shan uttered an "Oh?" and retracted his palm, stepping back.
In the sky, piercing through a mass of black clouds, a bayonet suddenly appeared, whistling sharply as it plunged towards the ground.
At the tail of the bayonet, a battle flag unfurled in the wind, displaying the characters "North Territory"!
The old men of the imperial capital opened their eyes, and together they cheered: "It's Li Tian Xing, the great marshal has arrived!"
Li Tian Xing, Jun Meng Yao, and Ye Fang Jin, the three representatives of the Northern Territory, entered with heads held high under the watchful eyes of thousands of troops.
Li Jiang Shan's heart skipped a beat upon seeing the bayonet.
The person behind this bayonet was what he feared the most.
That lingering, peerless national scholar, Qin Ye Xuan.
But he had personally destroyed the island moments ago, and Qin Ye Xuan's remains had been spotted.
So, upon seeing it was Li Tian Xing and the others, Li Jiang Shan let out a snort and laughed: "I thought it was someone else, isn't this the cowardly Li dog?"
Li Tian Xing's gaze flickered: "Li Jiang Shan, you are indeed formidable. All these years in the imperial capital, no one noticed you were the mastermind behind everything."
Li Jiang Shan roared, gritting his teeth: "I endured ten years in a wheelchair. For ten years, I was supported even to go to the toilet, and fed my meals. Who among you could endure such a life?"
Li Tian Xing sighed: "I admit, you are ruthless, and ruthless to yourself!"
Li Jiang Shan said coldly: "That's why I waited until today. As long as Qin Ye Xuan is dead, a few barks from you dogs are useless! You don't even need the hidden clans to act; the thugs from the Long family alone could kill all your Northern Territory dogs!"
Li Tian Xing remained silent.
Li Jiang Shan raised his hand and snapped his fingers lightly: "Since you are here to court death, I hereby declare the King's Arena competition officially open. Dragon Emperor Jun, it's your turn to appear!"
It's your turn to appear!
This voice echoed throughout the entire arena.
But there was no response from outside!