Hu Zhongxuan glanced at you, then looked around and said, "Let's talk in my study."

The three of you arrived at Hu Zhongxuan's study.

The three of you each took a seat. Hu Zhongxuan sat opposite you, and Wan Qingluan sat beside you.

Hu Zhongxuan told you the entire situation in detail.

Four days ago, the frontline at Yajiangkou was suddenly attacked by several Ultimate Grandmasters from Jin Yue Nation, suffering heavy losses.

The next day, Jin Yue Nation gathered more than twenty Ultimate Grandmasters and launched an assault, nearly breaching Yajiangkou.

In previous battles, Ultimate Grandmasters rarely took action themselves; their presence was mostly to intimidate. This time, the surprise attack caught Ding Hanfei, the overall commander of Yajiangkou, completely off guard.

Ding Hanfei hurriedly reported the situation to Li Anlong.

In such an emergency, Li Anlong had no time to hesitate and immediately sent most of the Ultimate Grandmasters from the capital to reinforce the frontline.

As a result, the defensive forces around Li Anlong became dangerously thin.

If someone could gather about a dozen Ultimate Grandmasters to appear in the capital at this moment, there was a very high chance of assassinating Li Anlong.

Coincidentally, the current Crown Prince, formerly the Imperial Heir Li Jiang, realized this situation.

Even more coincidentally, Li Jiang had secretly gathered a dozen or so Ultimate Grandmasters hidden within the capital.

Most coincidentally, the Jin Yue Nation's raid on Yajiangkou was actually a secret agreement between Li Jiang and the leader of the Mizhen Sect of Jin Yue Nation.

Jin Yue Nation was responsible for pressuring the Yajiangkou defense line, forcing Li Anlong to urgently dispatch most of the Ultimate Grandmasters from the capital to reinforce the frontline.

Li Jiang was responsible for, after the Ultimate Grandmasters were redeployed, gathering the dozen or so Ultimate Grandmasters to launch an assassination attempt on Li Anlong.

Li Jiang desperately wanted to become emperor. He was already nearly seventy years old, while Li Anlong was still not even a hundred and thirty.

Li Jiang watched as he was about to end up like his father, worn down by his grandfather's long reign.

Unable to wait any longer, Li Jiang decided to carry on the glorious tradition of usurping the throne.

He proactively colluded with Jin Yue Nation, making some humiliating concessions to gain their full support.

But who was Li Anlong? He had sat steadily on the throne for over seventy years and was a very rare Ultimate Grandmaster emperor.

Li Anlong's ruling power had long penetrated every corner of Great Qian.

How could such a bold move by Li Jiang escape Li Anlong's notice?

Li Anlong had a clear grasp of Li Jiang's plan and could even recite their secret signals by heart.

The only unknown to Li Anlong was which unlucky Ultimate Grandmasters Li Jiang had gathered this time.

So Li Anlong decided to turn the tables, secretly sending most of the Li imperial clan's Ultimate Grandmasters in the capital to Yajiangkou as reinforcements.

This was to confuse Li Jiang and expose all the Ultimate Grandmasters Li Jiang had recruited.

But this truly left Li Anlong's own defenses dangerously empty.

Therefore, Li Anlong secretly transferred trusted Ultimate Grandmasters from martial arts sects he trusted to the capital.

Together with the remaining Li imperial clan Ultimate Grandmasters, they planned to give Li Jiang a big surprise.

This was also why Yan Zhixue and these Ultimate Grandmasters secretly entered the capital today.

The Crown Prince Li Jiang's action time was on the night of the third day. He had to confirm that Li Anlong had indeed sent the Ultimate Grandmasters to Yajiangkou before making his move.

After listening to Hu Zhongxuan's explanation, you understood why he said the dynasty was about to change.

This battle of Ultimate Grandmasters was not just for show. They were really going to fight.

Hu Zhongxuan said Li Anlong had gathered more than fifty Ultimate Grandmasters to deal with his good grandson.

Hu Zhongxuan was one of the few Ultimate Grandmasters among the capital officials and would also participate in the battle.

"Senior Uncle, will there be danger?" you asked.

Hu Zhongxuan smiled and said, "No real danger. The main goal is to find out which Ultimate Grandmasters support Li Jiang. I guess both sides won't go all out; the final reckoning will come later."

"Reckoning?" Your expression faltered. "Senior Uncle, are you returning to Danxia Sect this time because you're worried Danxia Sect might be indirectly involved and face future consequences?"

Hu Zhongxuan didn't expect you to think so deeply. He looked at you with some surprise. "Yes. I went back to audit the accounts of pill sales and instructed Ruan Bai to strictly control the disciples recently. Being cautious doesn't hurt."

After explaining, Hu Zhongxuan looked at you and Wan Qingluan, then cleared his throat twice. "Well, I'll step out for a while."

Hu Zhongxuan stood up and left the study.

You felt helpless.

"Can you get off me first?" you said to Wan Qingluan, who was sitting in your lap hugging your neck.

Wan Qingluan looked at you with her long eyelashes fluttering and big eyes. "Why should I get off?"

You gently put Wan Qingluan down and looked into her eyes seriously. "Because we are just ordinary friends. We can't be this intimate, got it?"

Wan Qingluan's beautiful eyebrows moved slightly as she replied sweetly, "Got it!"

"Good."

You took Wan Qingluan's hand and left the study.

On the third day, early morning.

Tonight was the time Crown Prince Li Jiang would make his move.

After the court session today, Hu Zhongxuan returned as usual.

But not long after, he disguised himself as a servant and went out. You guessed he went to join the Ultimate Grandmasters' big gathering tonight.

You continued to seize every minute to cultivate inside the mansion.

At this moment, Old Wang came to inform you, "Young Master, the Young Madam has arrived!"

You frowned. "Which Young Madam?"

Old Wang was about to explain when you suddenly realized he meant Wan Qingluan.

You said helplessly, "Is it that girl from the day before yesterday?"

"Yes, yes, Young Master. That Young Madam from the day before yesterday!"

"Old Wang, you stubborn bastard, didn't you hear me say girl?"

Old Wang hurriedly said, "Alright, Young Master, I won't call her Young Madam anymore. Then, how should I address her?"

You stroked your chin and thought for a moment. "Forget it. Call her whatever you want."

That night.

The moon was bright and the stars sparse, the sky clear and refreshing.

You and Wan Qingluan sat in the mansion garden drinking tea and chatting, waiting for any movement from the imperial city.

At the slightest sound, the two of you would immediately ascend and watch the commotion.

Wan Qingluan cultivated the Treading Heaven Steps technique. Although her speed in the air was slow, she could stay airborne for thirty-six breaths, enough to watch the spectacle.

Wan Qingluan was in a gloomy mood today.

She had been sighing all day, very pessimistic, always imagining the worst.

"Ah~ What if the Sect Leader gets into trouble!"

"Ah~ What if your Senior Uncle gets into trouble!"

"Ah~ What if they come over here and kill us!"

"Ah, it would be great if you stopped cursing us!" you imitated Wan Qingluan's tone and said.

Just as you finished speaking, a loud explosion came from the direction of the imperial city.

Then several louder noises followed in quick succession.

You and Wan Qingluan exchanged a glance and quickly ascended.

You were the first to reach high altitude; Wan Qingluan's speed was much slower.

After she caught up, she asked in surprise, "Why are you so fast?"

"Don't slander me."

You looked toward the imperial city.

By the moonlight, you vaguely saw the situation in the air there.

There were indeed forty or fifty Ultimate Grandmasters on Li Anlong's side, while Li Jiang had only about twenty.

The situation was already one-sided. The Ultimate Grandmasters on Li Jiang's side were scattering in all directions.

Although Li Anlong had controlled the situation and turned the tide, he did not look pleased; his face remained extremely stern.

Not long after, Hu Zhongxuan returned safely.

You ran out and asked, "Senior Uncle, what happened?"

Before Hu Zhongxuan could answer, you suddenly shuddered.

Because you saw a familiar figure—Yan Zhixue!

She had actually followed Hu Zhongxuan back.

You greeted stiffly, "Sect Leader Yan, long time no see. I almost wished you dead!"