CHAPTER 254: CHAPTER 253: THE EVIL SPIRIT REVEALS ITSELF!

Emperor Anqing felt a headache, anger brewing in his heart.

His most beloved brother didn’t stand unconditionally on his side.

"Yu Nianzhao, you are the future Princess Consort Su, speaking like this, how can it be proper."

Emperor Anqing harbored resentment, feeling Yu Nianzhao was giving him, the emperor, no face at all.

Xie Jiuxiao said, "Because Zhaozhao came out of Tomb Guard City, she can deeply understand the desperation of those young men. Tomb Guard City is indeed an ominous place, for it has severed the vibrant years of too many people. Does the emperor not believe that their resentment could form something even stronger than the Taiyin Evil?"

Yu Nianzhao looked at Xie Jiuxiao with bright eyes, indeed she had not misjudged; Xie Jiuxiao genuinely understood what she was thinking.

Taiyin Evil?

Upon hearing Xie Jiuxiao mention Taiyin Evil, Emperor Anqing suddenly deflated.

He tiredly rubbed his brow, reluctantly saying, "I know, but I must also safeguard the peace for the other people of the Great Chao Country!"

He turned to Daoist Jing’an and asked, "What does Daoist Jing’an think should be done?"

Daoist Jing’an maintained a dignified smile, "What His Majesty and Prince Su said both have merit. While guarding the country’s destiny, it is actually creating karma, and the accumulated karma at Tomb Guard City cannot be thoroughly cleansed!"

Emperor Anqing suddenly saw the light, nodding deeply, his eyes filled with appreciation for Daoist Jing’an, "Not surprised, Daoist Jing’an has spoken very wisely."

Even Xie Jiuxiao took another glance at Daoist Jing’an, a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes.

"Why not have me exorcise the evil first, at least prevent any more incidents at Stargazing Tower!" Daoist Jing’an suggested.

Emperor Anqing exhaled sharply, nodding his head lightly, "Alright, let’s proceed as Daoist Jing’an suggested."

They moved to Stargazing Tower, where Daoist Jing’an held a compass and a magic artifact, stepping up the Stargazing Tower while his disciples safeguarded him from below.

Upon hearing the plan to exorcise evil at Stargazing Tower, citizens of Shangjing gathered far away, being kept off by soldiers as they watched.

Jingle-jangle—

The bell in Daoist Jing’an’s hand suddenly rang loudly as he reached the high position. Daoist Jing’an furrowed his brow tightly, a small paper figure flying out from his sleeve, circling in the air before flying straight toward Nan Guili and turning to ashes in front of him.

Daoist Jing’an’s face changed drastically, pointing at Nan Guili, "Seize him!"

Emperor Anqing’s eyelids jumped, he followed up with an order, "Apprehend Nan Guili!"

The Dragon Shadow Guards were dispatched, and Nan Guili, bewildered, was captured.

Nan Guili pursed his lips and said, "Your Majesty, what is the meaning of this?"

Daoist Jing’an produced a talisman, which astonishingly transformed into a giant paper kite under the amazed and respectful gazes of the crowd, and Daoist Jing’an flew downwards on the paper kite.

Pointing at Nan Guili, Daoist Jing’an said, "Your Majesty, what Princess Consort Su said is true. The murder case at Stargazing Tower was indeed committed by an evil spirit, and this evil spirit is now possessing the Nanwang Country’s envoy."

"What?"

Emperor Anqing’s heart tightened, and the Dragon Shadow Guards automatically formed a protective barrier in front of him.

Yu Nianzhao furrowed her brow, her dark eyes fixed on Daoist Jing’an. She hadn’t expected that he really had some skill, discovering the evil spirit on Nan Guili.

However...

Nan Guili panicked for a moment, clenching his fist, saying, "Your Majesty, I’m clueless, there must be some misunderstanding here."

Daoist Jing’an calmly said, "Sixth Prince, I’m not targeting you, this is also for your own good. Being possessed by an evil spirit is not your fault. I will help you exorcise the evil spirit."

Emperor Anqing quickly said, "The previous issue with the mirror, indeed has your involvement. Sixth Prince, if you don’t cooperate, you should consider the diplomatic relations between the two countries."

Nan Guili’s body was stiff, he gritted his teeth, hesitantly glanced at Yu Nianzhao, exhaled heavily, saying, "Yes, I will certainly cooperate."

"This is the Soul Binding Rope, I will use it to lock onto the wicked soul."

Daoist Jing’an took out a chain that flew out and wrapped around Nan Guili.

"Ah—"

As the Soul Binding Rope confined him, black smoke emitted from Nan Guili’s body, he cried out in pain, a sinister ghost face manifesting on his face.

Rumble!

Dark clouds moved in the sky, the atmosphere suddenly grew dark, appearing ominous.

"It’s truly an evil spirit!"

"So terrifying, what exactly is this thing?"

"Why would an evil spirit be on the body of a Nanwang Country envoy?"

"Is it deliberately brought here to harm our Great Chao Country?"

A gust of chilling wind, the populace feeling anxious.

"This Daoist Jing’an actually possesses the Soul Binding Rope, and it’s even an intermediate-level magic artifact."

Yu Nianzhao gritted her teeth, stepped forward, but was stopped by Xie Jiuxiao who grabbed her arm, "Zhaozhao, don’t act impulsively! The evil spirit on Nan Guili has been exposed in front of everyone, there are no other options, you should wait and see how things turn out."

Despite feeling distressed, he stood firmly beside Yu Nianzhao, considering her well-being.

"If what the evil spirit says is true, and Nan Guili himself also has Soul Separation Syndrome, he can’t withstand the Soul Binding Rope."

Yu Nianzhao shook her head, forming a seal with one hand, casting a silent rune onto Nan Guili.

Boom!

A burst of energy erupted, dust flying, Daoist Jing’an’s face changed dramatically, "Not good, this evil spirit’s power is strong, protect the emperor."

"Hahaha, Daoists of the Great Chao Country are nothing more than this!"

Arrogant laughter echoed across the sky, as the dust cleared, Nan Guili no longer stood in place, but was at the top of Stargazing Tower, overlooking everyone with a mocking gaze, "Even if I killed that couple, so what? If you want to truly kill me, you’ll have to trap me within Nan Guili’s body and slay him as well. But if you do this, you’ll undoubtedly instigate war. Emperor Anqing, the peace and prosperity you desire will be destroyed by your own hands."

Emperor Anqing was furious, "You wicked spirit, how dare you harbor such malicious intent to foment war. Daoist Jing’an, can you quickly apprehend him."

Daoist Jing’an looked solemn, "I will try."

He summoned his magic artifact, a six-petal lotus flower flew forward, and the light golden runes attacked Nan Guili.

"Huh, you do have some skill!"

The evil spirit snorted lightly, as thick black fog rose up around him, enveloping him.

The runes dispersed silently upon hitting the black fog.

Daoist Jing’an began to sweat, continuing to urge the six-petal lotus flower while chanting scriptures.

Rune after rune repeatedly attacked until the black fog shifted, and a gigantic black shadow leaped onto the top of Stargazing Tower.

Blood-red eyes stared at them viciously, "Daoist, do you think I’m an ordinary evil ghost? You alone can’t defeat me."

The dense fog opened its massive mouth, hundreds of malevolent spirits emerged, baring ghostly faces, pouncing towards everyone present.