At this moment.
Ying Tianci's killing intent was sky-high, intending to eliminate all obstacles blocking his path to the throne.
He was willing to bear eternal infamy.
The officials were in a panic, none of them having expected Ying Tianci to openly rebel.
However, the iron cavalry guards surrounding them were watching menacingly. Disobedience would clearly mean certain death.
Most officials chose to submit, with only a few standing firm, refusing to compromise and cursing Ying Tianci vehemently.
But these few were immediately kicked to the ground by Wang Guang, then tied up, awaiting their final judgment.
"Iron Cavalry Guard, receive my order..."
Ying Tianci showed a victorious smile, preparing to order the elimination of Ji Mo, Ying Tianbao, and Ying Ye.
As long as these three were dead, the entire Great Qin Dynasty would belong to him.
And just then.
The sounds of shouting and killing filled the air, and a large army was charging from afar.
"Save the Emperor, come to his aid, kill!"
It was the Imperial Guard defending Wangjing, now coming to the rescue.
It turned out that as Ji Mo and Ying Tianbao rushed to the palace, Li Qiufeng had also taken action, heading to the Imperial Guard camp.
Unexpectedly, she actually had the ability to rally the Imperial Guard.
Li Xiu saw Li Qiufeng among the Imperial Guard and showed a relieved smile, sighing, "I knew my daughter was even more outstanding than me."
He was very pleased; with Li Qiufeng around, the Li family would not fall.
Ying Tianci could never have imagined that a mere weak woman would possess such means to persuade the Imperial Guard.
When he saw Li Qiufeng leading the Imperial Guard charging forward, he was utterly dumbfounded.
His woman had not only cuckolded him but was now also disrupting his bid for the throne.
The most infuriating part was that he was only one step away from success.
"Ah... Ji Mo, you scoundrel, I'll drag you down with me, perish together! Iron Cavalry Guard, chop him into meat paste!"
Ying Tianbao's eyes bulged with rage, roaring in exasperation.
His hatred for Ji Mo ran deeper than the sea.
Even if he died today, he would drag Ji Mo down with him.
If it weren't for this bastard, how could he have ended up in such a state?
"Perish together with whom? Dare to insult my Mo Ge again, and I'll cut out your tongue."
A clear, cold voice rang out, accompanied by a flash of blue light.
Ying Tianci could no longer speak, as a sapphire-blue dagger was already at his throat.
Black Rose appeared, instantly gaining control of Ying Tianci.
"It's over, everything is over!"
Wu Yong instantly collapsed to the ground.
Wang Guang, seeing the unfavorable turn of events, became desperate. His body transformed into an afterimage, lunging straight for Ji Mo.
He didn't care about Ying Tianci's fate, only thinking of using Ji Mo as a bargaining chip to secure his own survival.
"Haha, Ji Mo, you've finally fallen into my hands."
Wang Guang appeared behind Ji Mo, grabbed him by the neck, and held him hostage.
Then, he said triumphantly, "Ninth Prince, as long as you promise to pardon me for treason and spare my life, I swear I won't harm Ji Mo in the slightest."
However.
Ying Tianbao cast a look at him as if he were an idiot and said indifferently, "The main thing is, does my Mo Ge want to let you go?"
Wang Guang suddenly felt something was not quite right.
"I hate it the most when people grab my neck."
Ji Mo's voice carried a chilling tone.
Then, a terrifying event occurred.
Wang Guang had no idea what had happened. His body was lifted into the air, and Ji Mo executed a perfect over-the-shoulder throw, slamming him heavily onto the ground.
The incredibly hard bluestone ground instantly cracked.
Wang Guang spat blood, his body convulsing, feeling as if all his bones had been shattered.
He was horrified, how could Ji Mo possess such terrifying strength?
"You are so cunning, you've been faking... faking... pfft..."
Wang Guang didn't finish his sentence before he choked on his own words and died.
"Who else could you have taken hostage, but you had to grab my Mo Ge? You're insane."
Ying Tianbao cast a contemptuous glance at Wang Guang's corpse, then shouted loudly, "Iron Cavalry Guard, those who surrender will be lightly punished, those who resist will be exterminated along with their families."
Clang, clang, clang...
The Iron Cavalry Guard exchanged glances, one after another dropping their weapons. They no longer dared to resist.
"Why, why do all the women help you?"
Ying Tianci roared, his eyes splitting with rage, unable to accept his complete defeat.
At the same time, he was filled with resentment. Lan Ling had promised to have someone hold back Black Rose, so why did Black Rose still appear?
He suddenly felt as if he had been betrayed.
This rebellion was thus brought to an end.
But it was not over yet.
The Crown Prince had many followers scattered throughout the country, and many court officials were involved in this matter, leading to extensive implications.
This incident caused immense turmoil throughout the Great Qin Dynasty.
Outside Wangjing City.
"Saintess, I am no match for Black Rose; I couldn't stop her. She has awakened the power of the starry sky, and my curse power is ineffective against her."
An old woman with a youthful complexion, her hair white, was covered in bloodstains and appeared very disheveled.
She was the Demon Emperor who had cursed Ying Ye.
Lan Ling had ordered her to stop Black Rose, but she had ultimately failed.
Who would have thought that Black Rose, having just entered the Spirit Emperor realm, would possess the strength to contend with a mid-stage Demon Emperor, and even more incredibly, that Black Rose could ignore her curse power.
"What great fortune has this damned Black Rose obtained, not only to break through to the Emperor realm but also to comprehend the power of the starry sky."
Lan Ling gritted her teeth, her face filled with jealousy.
"She said it was a kiss," the old woman replied.
"What?"
Lan Ling's eyes widened.
The old woman paused and said, "She did say that she broke through after kissing a man!"
"You believe such a lie?" Lan Ling sneered.
If such good fortune existed, why bother cultivating? One could just find men to kiss every day.
The old woman remained silent, not knowing why, but she felt that given Black Rose's personality, she wouldn't lie.
"Ying Tianci is truly a good-for-nothing, playing a winning hand so poorly that he lost everything. However, this is for the best. The Great Qin Dynasty has fallen into turmoil, which presents a perfect opportunity to invade Qin."
Lan Ling revealed a cold smile, "War has begun!"
Since the conspiracy had failed, she would resort to an open strategy, conquering Qin head-on.
"Ji Mo, you just wait for me. It won't be long before the cavalry of Yan Zhao drinks from Wangjing. At that time, I will surely make you kneel at my feet."
Lan Ling and the old woman left Wangjing, returning to the Yan Zhao Dynasty to begin planning a full-scale invasion of Qin.
Ying Tianci was imprisoned, and Ying Tianbao ascended to the throne, taking the position of Crown Prince.
Li Qiufeng's talents were also discovered during this incident, and she began to serve as an advisor to Ying Tianbao, assisting him in handling various state affairs.
With Li Qiufeng's help, Ying Tianbao managed the country's affairs in an orderly fashion.
Viper, the Fourth Elder of the Asura Hall, along with a few subordinates, finally arrived in Wangjing.
He began his investigation and soon learned that Black Rose was indeed residing in the Prince's mansion, but not with Ying Tianbao.
Instead, she was living in the same courtyard as a man named Ji Mo.
Ji Mo showed no spiritual energy fluctuations, clearly a mortal.
"Black Rose has actually fallen for a mortal? It seems that this hypocritical love indeed makes women foolish."
Viper sneered, "Black Rose, then I will kill your man first before dealing with you."