Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 640 - 640 0416 Destroying the Royal Court (12)

Chapter 640: Chapter 0416: Destroying the Royal Court (12) Chapter 640: Chapter 0416: Destroying the Royal Court (12) Chapter 0416: Destroying the Royal Court (Twelve)

Lu Jingfei knew his own ability — a mere Pseudo Core Realm cultivator — could handle a Half-step Gold Core or Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator without issue. Even the weaker existences in the First Level of the Gold Core Realm, he could confront with confidence. However, the Right Virtuous King was a genuine Gold Core cultivator. Years of cultivation in the Gold Core First Level made his foundation solid. He wasn’t comparable to the trash among the Gold Core First Level. Lu Jingfei knew he stood no chance against the Right Virtuous King alone, and with all the Wolf Guards and personal guards by the King’s side, it was tantamount to courting death.

Without hesitation, Lu Jingfei turned and ran for his life. On one hand, Gao Jinmei, who conveyed Qi Tian’s orders, didn’t demand him to fight unconditionally. All he had to do was hold off some of the Chi Di elites. On the other hand, Lu Jingfei was well aware he stood no fighting chance. To fight without any hope was a fool’s errand, and even if he wanted to impress Qi Tian, now wasn’t the time.

The Right Virtuous King wasn’t a fool. Sensing an opportunity, he ordered his following Wolf Guards, “You few, pursue him. Once you catch up, show no mercy.”

The Wolf Guards questioned, “My Prince, if we go after him, what about you?”

The visage of the Right Virtuous King hardened. “Don’t you know the strategy of luring the tiger away from the mountain? He’s just a pathetic Pseudo Core Realm cultivator. You Wolf Guards can deal with him easily. Do you expect me to personally lead a group to pursue him? If I do so, who will ensure the security of the Royal Court?”

The guards wanted to suggest that the Right Virtuous King should send his personal guards to chase Lu Jingfei while the guards themselves remained by his side ensuring the safety of the Royal Court. But before they could articulate this, the Right Virtuous King frowned and snarled, “Why are you standing there dumbfounded? That Pseudo Core Realm brat has almost disappeared from sight. If he escapes, I’ll put your heads on pikes.”

Realizing they would be scapegoats to bear the blame, the Wolf Guards had no choice but to pay respect to the Right Virtuous King and then boost their chase to the maximum, sprinting towards Lu Jingfei.

The Right Virtuous King sneered as he watched Lu Jingfei and his Wolf Guards disappear into the distance. He ordered, “Let’s go. We will head to the Royal Court to ensure Heavenly Khan is protected.”

A similar scenario played out around both the East Court King and the South Palace King. Both seasoned, ambitious men seized their chance to sweep the Wolf Guards from their side, then led their personal guards towards the Royal Court. Their actions unwittingly relieved the pressure on Lu Jingfei, Wang Xiuwu, and Xu Jifa, possibly creating an opportunity to wipe out the Wolf Guards completely. At the same time, however, this increasingly added to the pressure Qi Tian had to shoulder.

The only exception was the Left Virtuous King. He had intended to follow the strategies of his brother, Right Virtuous King, and his uncles, the East Court King and South Palace King. They shook off their Wolf Guards and went to the Royal Court in the name of “protecting the court”, but was unfortunate enough to run into Gao Jinmei.

After setting off the signal, Gao Jinmei stayed where she was, waiting for enemies to come and meet their doom. Seeing the Left Virtuous King and his guards charging her way, she transformed into a gust of wind and confronted them head-on.

With an assassin’s dagger in hand, Gao Jinmei moved as quickly as lightning, affording the Wolf Guards and personal guards beside the Left Virtuous King no opportunity to react. Her blade moved mercilessly upon them, cutting them down one by one. In the blink of an eye, the Wolf Guards and personal guards were massacred by Gao Jinmei’s swift strikes, leaving only the Left Virtuous King standing against her.

As Gao Jinmei held on to her dagger, fresh, steaming blood dripped from its blade. Each drop hit the silent streets, causing palpable horror, the Left Virtuous King’s hairs stood on end.

“How are you here?” He asked. The Left Virtuous King had assessed Gao Jinmei’s strength and deemed that he had been overly cautious, but upon facing her, he realized he had greatly underestimated her lethal power.

“To kill you, of course.” Gao Jinmei replied and immediately lunged at the Left Virtuous King.

After witnessing Gao Jinmei’s speed, the Left Virtuous King knew that escaping was nearly impossible. His vicious instincts triggered, he let out a bellow, drew his weapon, and advanced bravely to face Gao Jinmei.

Being a Gold Core assassin with a cultivation realm far superior to the Left Virtuous King’s, Gao Jinmei had no intention of charging in without a plan. She leveraged her speed to avoid the King’s attacks. Movements swift as lightning, her dagger cut across the Left Virtuous King’s throat. Fresh blood sprayed out from the slit, the King tried to stop the flow but fell to the floor.

Gao Jinmei stepped forward and cut off the Left Virtuous King’s head. She took the Storage Bag from his body, and also seized the bags from the fallen Wolf Guards and personal guards. Without a single glance at the dead bodies, she flew towards the Royal Court.

This time, Gao Jinmei didn’t conceal her presence, instead, she released her aura. Like a lioness on a hunt, she radiated a dangerous aura: no trespassing.