Chapter 674 - 419: By Imperial Decree, Hunt Down the Traitor Chishan! (2)

Chapter 674: Chapter 419: By Imperial Decree, Hunt Down the Traitor Chishan! (2)

Space began to show subtle distortions; a "life domain" unique to him was taking shape.

"The domain is about to form... The Empire, it seems, will soon welcome a new, true peerless powerhouse."

This judgment stirred the tranquil heart lake of Sun-Moon Yingshu.

A newly promoted domain-level powerhouse is enough to command attention at the Empire’s top, even affect future strategies against crimson monsters.

"Captain of the Ninth Guard Group, Gao Zheng, pays respect to the seven councilors."

Gao Zheng stepped forward, then deeply bent over, offering a standard and respectful bow.

Behind him, Lu Xuan and all members of the Ninth Guard Group also bowed in unison, their actions uniform.

Lu Xuan slightly lowered his head, his gaze landed on the crimson carpet beneath his feet, featuring a flowing starry phantasm.

He could clearly feel the seven gazes from the supreme thrones falling upon all members of the Ninth Guard Group, particularly lingering on him for a moment.

"Gao Zheng, the message you submitted has been presented to the Sun-Moon Temple, His Majesty is already aware."

The central female councilor Sun-Moon Yingshu’s voice echoed in the hall, devoid of any personal emotion, only the absolute will of imperial power.

"Hear the decree — by order of His Majesty, from this day forward, with Gao Zheng at the lead, Lu Xuan assisting, commanding the Ninth Guard Group to clear the perimeter of the Ninth Safety Zone of all crimson corruption, and to fully pursue the traitor Red Shan, dead or alive!"

Her gaze swept over the people below, continuing the proclamation.

"Posthumous honor of knight first class is hereby conferred upon Leibry, Shen Xin... and four other martyrs of the Empire; each granted one bottle of Starlit Source and a condolence payment of five million Star Lan Yuan, to honor their loyalty and comfort their heroic souls."

After the decree was read, Gao Zheng straightened his posture first and solemnly accepted: "Yes! We faithfully obey our majesties’ command!"

Behind him, Su Lan and others also stood firmly.

Upon hearing Shen Xin’s name and honors conferred, Xin Pu Lan’s eyes turned red instantly, she bit her lip hard, forcibly suppressing the surge of grief and gratitude.

"In this task, you must be cautious in all matters." The central female councilor Sun-Moon Yingshu’s voice carried added gravity.

Her gaze swiftly scanned Gao Zheng and Lu Xuan, "According to the latest monitoring by the ’Celestial Star Array,’ a fluctuation resembling an S-grade crimson contamination appeared outside the Ninth Safety Zone."

After a slight pause, Sun-Moon Yingshu continued to explain: "Fortunately, an S-grade crimson monster, limited by world rules, its body cannot fully manifest in reality yet,

Currently, it can only linger in the void mental domain, through whispers and temptation, manipulating those with weak will and deep desire, causing them to fall as crimson minions."

Changing her tone, she spoke extremely seriously: "However, this S-grade monster might seek a powerful enough vessel for ’will descent.’

Using the Fiery Sun Realm’s crimson corrupted body’s form as the best.

And Red Shan... in life he was already at Bright Moon Realm consummation, after falling into crimson, his power will surely soar, highly likely has broken through to Fiery Sun Realm."

When mentioning the betrayer Red Shan, Sun-Moon Yingshu’s gaze fixed on the two leaders of the Ninth Guard Group.

"Once you discover Red Shan showing signs of being possessed by an S-grade existence, or of descending, remember, your task is to ’escape,’

at all costs, you must retreat swiftly and immediately activate the highest alert, notifying the Empire’s Sun-Moon Guardian Sequence,

then they will personally act to eliminate the descending crimson will."

Gao Zheng heard this without displaying any fluctuations.

After decades fighting in the battlefield, he had long mastered this set of response procedures impeccably.

In the past few decades, he personally encountered and dealt with more than five incidents of S-grade crimson will descent.

Each time, the ultimate resolution was to activate the "Star Emblem," representing the Empire’s highest combat strength, summoning the Empire’s Sun-Moon Guardian Sequence to completely annihilate such terrifying existences.

The so-called S-grade crimson monster, its essence level, equivalent to the human cultivation system’s domain level.

And the Sun-Moon Guardian Sequence exists solely to counter such apocalypse-like disasters.

They transcend secular power, not under the purview of the Imperial Court Council, only loyal to the supreme emperor seated deep within the Sun-Moon Temple.

Even the seven power-flushed councilors have no authority to directly command them.

The Guardian Sequence ranges from the first to the tenth, each member is a peerless powerhouse who has stepped into the domain level.

Their sole purpose of existence — when an S-grade crimson contamination appears outside the safety zone, they use absolute strength to eliminate the calamity beyond the safety zone.

"Yes."

Gao Zheng solemnly accepted the command without any superfluous words, and immediately turned, his pace steady as he walked out.

As the members of the Ninth Guard Group followed closely, about to step out of the hall, the central councilor Sun-Moon Yingshu’s gaze fell upon Lu Xuan; her clear voice rang out once more, bearing a rare note of admonition.

"Deputy Leader Lu, remember, never let angry emotions dictate your judgment; living is the criterion to avenge fallen comrades."

This unexpected care caused all members of the Ninth Guard Group to pause in their steps.

The concerned Lu Xuan’s eyes also flashed a barely noticeable surprise.

He did not turn back, only slightly turned his head, nodding solemnly in the direction of the high platform, acknowledging the goodwill received.

Subsequently, the group did not linger any longer, hastily exiting the chamber symbolizing the supreme power of the Sun-Moon Emperor.

Sun-Moon Yingshu gazed in the direction of Lu Xuan’s departure, her heart silently acquiescent.