The fifth volume is full of awe and martial arts legends Chapter 259: Full Moon Night, Forbidden City (I)
It was late at night and the moon was bright in the sky.
On the street that should have been quiet, many figures suddenly gathered, appearing one by one from all directions, and then gathered towards the imperial city.
More and more of these people gathered, rising and falling unpredictably, their movements like ghosts, moving swiftly between the moonlight and the shadows, moving away at a very fast speed.
These were the trusted men that Eunuch Liu had cultivated over the years, along with the many adopted sons and confidants he had recruited, as well as the members of the Qinglong Society who had stayed in the capital. This was what made the two of them determined to make one last stand.
These adopted sons of Eunuch Liu are not only eunuchs, but also include the commander of the imperial guards in the imperial city, as well as many children of officials from the six ministries, constables from the Six Gates, and spies lurking in the mansions of many court officials. They are intertwined and interconnected, just like everything that the Qinglong Society has been doing in the underworld, and they have been waiting for this day.
Moreover, there are many martial arts masters recruited by him in the Leopard Pavilion, including many murderous bandits and some death row prisoners who have been thrown into the Sky Prison. They are all top-notch ruthless characters in the martial arts world.
Now Eunuch Liu has released them.
This is the last fight, so of course we have to give it our all.
Eunuch Liu was confident that he could secretly take complete control of the capital without any effort.
In fact, for many years, this city has been under his control, and nothing, no matter how small, can escape his eyes and ears.
But the difference was that before, he was only second to one man, and above ten thousand people. But now, he was about to take the final step. He no longer wanted to be second to one man, he wanted to be above everyone in the world, surpassing all living beings, including the emperor.
The capital is of utmost importance.
Once he takes control, he can not only gain a chance to catch his breath, but may even be able to turn the situation around.
You have to know that the royal relatives inside and outside the palace, as well as the many court officials in the capital, can all be used to save lives.
In this way, no matter whether the other party returns to Beijing or not, they can seize the initiative.
As long as the situation is stabilized, things will be easy.
With Eunuch Liu's means, apart from anything else, once his magical powers are fully developed, the emperor's life will be in his pocket.
At that time, if he wants to kill someone, who in the world can stop him?
It's late at night.
These people seemed to have discussed and arranged everything long ago. Even the guards guarding the imperial city seemed to be in the same group with them and gave way.
Under the moonlight, on top of an ancient tower somewhere in the capital, Li Muchan stood with his arms folded, facing the wind and the moon, looking down at the huge capital and the lights of thousands of homes below him.
Feeling the terrifying murderous intent brewing in the dark, his eyes moved slightly, and he had already caught a glimpse of figures from the shadows that were not illuminated by the lights.
These people were biding their time, seemingly waiting for something.
"There are quite a few people here." Li Muchan muttered to himself, but a hint of hesitation flashed across his face. "Things seem to be getting interesting."
Especially when he saw those people sneaking into the palace, he first said "Huh", and the hesitation on his face faded away, replaced by a strange smile, full of playful mockery and contempt.
It’s not that you can’t enter the palace, but it’s not the time to go in yet.
This palace is located deep in the capital city, and can be defended from all directions. Taking it first would be like what Qiu Xiaolou did back then, walking into a trap.
Moreover, since the emperor had made a will in advance and prepared for his death, he would not be in a state of urgency and would not be without any defense.
If there really were to be any arrangements, the palace would definitely be the most dangerous place.
Li Muchan squinted his eyes and looked around. In his eyes, the Forbidden City was like a trap with its mouth wide open, waiting for everyone to fall in.
Once an ambush is set, it will be like catching a turtle in a jar or beating a dog with the door closed, and you will be dead.
However, these were just his guesses. He would have to go and take a look to see if it was true. He didn't want any more complications on this trip. If he didn't kill a master like Eunuch Liu, he might not even be able to sleep well in the future.
At this time, there was a sudden wind, the clouds in the sky moved, the moonlight was suddenly obscured, and the light and darkness changed. When the moonlight reappeared, the ancient tower was already empty.
But no one saw that under the vast sky, above the capital, a figure suddenly rose into the air like a wisp of green smoke, then turned around and headed straight for the Forbidden City.
The Forbidden City is deep and dark, the palace towers are majestic, and the city seems peaceful, but in the dark there are figures of people moving quickly.
Under the moon, a figure suddenly appeared as if flying from the sky, and landed silently on a corner of the eaves that supported the sky.
Li Muchan just took a casual glance and moved again, heading deep into the palace.
If the emperor had made arrangements in advance, there must be someone secretly in charge of the situation.
Li Muchan's eyes darkened, and his mind turned. This person must be very extraordinary, and he is someone who is worthy of the emperor's trust, and even someone who would never have the intention of betraying him.
In an instant, Li Muchan knew who the other person was, the successor mentioned in the will.
Only this person would not betray the emperor, let alone the Zhu dynasty, and would swear to defend the capital to the death.
Suddenly, Li Muchan's eyes flickered, and he quietly looked towards a tower standing tall under the moon. It was a bell tower, standing on the city wall, with a large bell hanging below. Just then, a faint light seemed to have flashed beneath the bell.
There is absolutely no mistake. He has now mastered the Four-Illumination Divine Art and has sharp ears and eyes. As long as it is something under his nose, any slight movement will not escape him.
Is anyone watching in secret?
Li Muchan pursed his lips and smiled, it seemed that there was indeed an ambush.
He finally stopped when he arrived at an open space, his eyes showing strangeness.
But in a large hall at the end, the lights were on, and there was a faint sound of court officials bowing and worshipping.
Fengtian Hall.
Even Li Muchan was surprised to see this scene. It seemed that this was where the ministers and the emperor were meeting, and there were guards outside. Could it be that the emperor had also rushed back?
Of course not.
Li Muchan's eyes lit up, "This person is so smart."
This move was not to intimidate Eunuch Liu and others, but to use it as bait to lure out the two men.
Only when Eunuch Liu and Bai Yujing show up will it be time to close the net.
At this point, the situation is like an arrow on a bow, which must be shot. Eunuch Liu and his men can only advance and cannot retreat. They must verify whether it is real or fake. If it is real, they must kill it, and if it is fake, they must kill it even more.
When those who sneaked in saw the lights in the Fengtian Hall and heard the noise inside, their expressions changed drastically and they broke out in cold sweats.
"The Emperor is back?"
But at this point, retreat would mean death, and the eyes of these people quickly turned fierce.
"Tell the brothers to prepare for action!"
As soon as the words fell, a spark suddenly rose into the sky and then bloomed.
In an instant, those who had sneaked into the palace emerged from the darkness, gathered from all directions, and rushed towards the Fengtian Palace.
No more hiding, they plan to take action directly.
But there are still smart people.
Many experts rushed over upon hearing the news, but when they saw the Fengtian Hall and the lights inside, they were startled at first, and then their faces turned grim and ugly, and they said in a hoarse voice: "Oh no, we've been fooled!"
"Bang!"
A bell rang suddenly under the moon.
Immediately afterwards, the sound of resounding footsteps could be heard from all directions, rising and falling like drumbeats.
Someone else shouted sternly, "Kill them all without mercy, leave no one alive!"
