The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1742 - 1739: Emperor Xiao’s Wrath!

Chapter 1742: Chapter 1739: Emperor Xiao’s Wrath!

With Emperor Xiao’s two decrees, all the alchemists across the Shenwu Kingdom, whether they were in seclusion or practicing alchemy, now came out of their residences and headed to the Imperial Palace.

The Chu Royal Mansion swiftly assembled an army of one hundred thousand, and they grandly entered the Imperial Palace. Chu Jiangliu personally donned his battle robe and moved to the forefront, arriving outside Emperor Xiao’s Sleeping Palace.

Imperial Master’s Mansion, Shang Lang’s residence!

"Imperial Master, have you heard? Emperor Xiao suddenly issued a decree for all healers and alchemists to enter the palace, and just received news from the Chu Royal Mansion that Prince Chu personally dons battle armor and leads an army of one hundred thousand into the palace."

Within the Imperial Master’s Mansion, a few ministers close to Shang Lang gathered, all looking at Shang Lang with puzzled expressions.

As Shang Lang heard this, he was slightly taken aback, then his eyes turned gloomy: "Why did Emperor Xiao suddenly call in so many healers and alchemists, and also have Prince Chu deploy a hundred thousand Chu Family’s Army into the palace!"

"Could something major have happened in the Imperial Palace?"

Shang Lang puzzledly muttered to himself.

A minister asked, "Imperial Master, with these two decrees from Emperor Xiao, something major must have happened within the Imperial Palace. Didn’t Emperor Xiao invite you by decree, only dispatched Prince Chu?"

Upon hearing this, Shang Lang’s expression immediately became somewhat discontent.

Another minister also remarked, "Imperial Master, logically, since we’ve just arrived in Lingnan, if something happened in the Imperial Palace, and it’s not military, Emperor Xiao should consult you first. Why deploy Chu Jiangliu instead?"

Shang Lang’s expression grew colder, and he said sarcastically: "Hmph, Chu Jiangliu is Emperor Xiao’s confidant, and during the campaign against the Feiyun Dynasty, Prince Chu achieved remarkable feats, naturally, Emperor Xiao trusts him more!"

"Naturally, I am not considered."

"However, what everyone said is right. Since something happened in the Imperial Palace, Emperor Xiao should consult with me first. Since Emperor Xiao did not consult me, I suppose I must go in person."

"Otherwise, there might be no place for me in the Shenwu Kingdom."

Shang Lang coldly said.

Then, Shang Lang dressed neatly and proceeded straight to the Imperial Palace.

Approaching Emperor Xiao’s Sleeping Palace, Shang Lang saw that Chu Jiangliu had surrounded it thoroughly, so tightly that not even a fly could pass!

Shang Lang squinted his eyes and continued walking forward.

"Imperial Master, please halt." At this time, a colonel from the Chu Family’s Army stepped forward, blocking Shang Lang’s path.

Shang Lang lightly laughed and said: "Dear generals, thank you for your efforts. I have urgent matters to meet Emperor Xiao, kindly make way."

The colonel asked: "Imperial Master, do you have a decree summoned by Emperor Xiao? If not, please return. We are commanded here, and violators shall be executed!"

Shang Lang sternly replied: "I seek His Majesty concerning matters of life and death for the Shenwu Kingdom. If you block me, what punishment should you face when Emperor Xiao finds out?"

"I’m tired of this talk; if you can’t decide, have Prince Chu come and speak with me."

The colonel replied: "Then please wait here; Prince Chu is arranging defenses!"

Shang Lang, displeased, said: "You make an elder wait here! How dare you, a mere colonel, make me wait!"

The colonel’s expression was even colder than Shang Lang’s, saying: "Even if you are the Chu Princess, Emperor Xiao’s own sister, today you must wait!"

"You!" Shang Lang furiously pointed at the colonel, appearing enraged.

"What’s the matter?" At this moment, a majestic voice spread.

The colonel respectfully cupped his fists and said: "Greetings, Prince Chu!"

Chu Jiangliu walked forward with grandeur and resolved steps, glanced at Shang Lang, and said: "Imperial Master, what matters bring you to Emperor Xiao’s Sleeping Palace at this time?"

"Do you not know Emperor Xiao’s rule? Within a hundred miles of Emperor Xiao’s Sleeping Palace, no men are allowed to enter! Violators shall be executed, and their families exterminated!"

Shang Lang lightly laughed: "Prince Chu, I came here to discuss urgent matters with Emperor Xiao! But your men are too rude. Whether what I said in the Great Hall is true, may Chu Jiangliu restrain himself, and manage his people well."

Chu Jiangliu replied coldly: "Imperial Master, do you have a decree from Emperor Xiao for a summon?"

Shang Lang said: "No."

Chu Jiangliu said: "Then please return, without a decree, entry is forbidden."

At that moment, a shout echoed from within Emperor Xiao’s Sleeping Palace: "Where is Chu Jiangliu? Why hasn’t he arrived yet!"

A booming sound, akin to heavenly might, came from the palace, shaking the surroundings.

At this moment, the hundred thousand Chu Family’s Army outside the Sleeping Palace trembled at the shout, unable to resist turning fearful glances towards the palace!

Shang Lang and Chu Jiangliu also momentarily froze, looking surprised towards the direction of the Sleeping Palace.

Shang Lang scrutinized and said coldly: "This is Emperor Xiao’s voice. What has happened to anger him so?"

Then, a eunuch rushed over, knelt before Chu Jiangliu, trembling, and said: "Prince Chu, Emperor Xiao urgently summons you, please hurry over!"

"Alright, I’m heading there immediately." Chu Jiangliu, with a stern expression, walked forward, and after a few steps, uttered without looking back: "Imperial Master, you heard it, Emperor Xiao is in a foul mood; if you wish to risk your life, try to enter!"

"The Imperial Master holds high authority, even with a decree from Emperor Xiao, my Chu Family’s Army wouldn’t dare harm the Imperial Master, but if you truly anger Emperor Xiao, hmm, I’m afraid even nine lives wouldn’t be enough for him to take."

With that, Chu Jiangliu walked away, and the Chu Family’s Army gathered to block Shang Lang from proceeding further.

Chu Jiangliu bypassed layers of Chu Family’s defense and entered the Sleeping Palace, observing that inside were over a thousand alchemists and healers, all looking worried!

Emperor Xiao stood in the hall, filled with anger, his face showing coldness!

"Emperor Xiao!" Chu Jiangliu approached, bowed, and greeted.

Bai Xiaoxiao glanced at Chu Jiangliu without speaking.

Chu Jiangliu sensibly stood by Bai Xiaoxiao’s side, asking no questions.

Soon, a healer emerged from the inner hall and said to Emperor Xiao: "Your Majesty, this old servant is unable to cure the poison on this person!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaoxiao’s anger intensified, showing a hint of fury, and said coldly: "Drag him out and execute him!"

The healer was frightened, his legs softened, immediately kneeling and tremblingly shouting: "Emperor Xiao, calm your anger, Emperor Xiao, calm your anger!"

Then, two soldiers from the Chu Family’s Army entered, dragging the healer out of the Sleeping Palace, and drew their swords to behead him.

Chu Jiangliu then looked around, noticing outside the Sleeping Palace were hundreds of corpses lying in pools of blood.