Chapter 2284 - 2273: The Ferocious Might of the Heavenly Painting Halberd

"Damn, what did the Beiyao Ancient Clan do? It seems Liu Fatty has mobilized all his capable military generals over here, what a grand scheme indeed."

Standing atop the palace, Lin Zifeng couldn’t help but sneer, sensing the dozen or so formidable and murderous auras beneath his feet.

Lin Zifeng’s guess was spot on; to compromise with the threat of the Beiyao Ancient Clan, Liu Jihong had practically summoned all the military generals nationwide!

Although these men weren’t as powerful as Lin Zifeng, their Sub-Saint Realm strength was definitely not weak!

Moreover, Lin Zifeng could discern that within this palace, there was actually a Saint Realm expert! Although their cultivation was only at the early stage, the difference between a Saint and Sub-Saint was monumental!

Inside the hall, Liu Jihong sat on the Dragon Throne, his eyes sharp as swords capturing the grief and indignation on everyone’s faces, secretly sighed, ridiculing himself for wielding the nation’s power to unwittingly assist the true culprit behind Dongfang Haoxuan’s death.

Below, the usually respectful military generals in front of Liu Jihong disregarded everything, loudly clamoring in outrage, insulting Lin Zifeng, and confessing their own inadequate protection, making the scene extremely lively.

Just as Lin Zifeng’s fists clenched from hearing insults being hurled his way, a stern voice halted the crowd’s discussions: "Silence, is this how you behave so unruly in my palace?"

Liu Jihong’s use of "my" was entirely justified, and no one below voiced any objections.

A single shout brought everyone to quiet, their grief-stricken faces showing a hint of timidity, as they bowed their heads in silence.

Watching the loyal subordinates below, Liu Jihong hesitated for a moment before narrating the true beginning and end of the situation.

Liu Jihong knew well that merely relying on his son’s charge would deceive the common people, but these trusted ministers below would never believe it.

It was a good opportunity to bring up the matter of the Beiyao Ancient Clan. Only then would they comprehend the importance of this affair; Lin Zifeng was not merely a scapegoat deserving a thousand cuts, he was connected to the survival of the Lianyun Empire!

The more Lin Zifeng listened, the deeper his nails pressed into his palms in anger; clearly, someone deliberately said those words! The goal was to incite these military generals to chase him down with all their might.

But despite his anger, Lin Zifeng was puzzled; he had met the Emperor Liu Fatty of the Lianyun Empire before, and this tone didn’t seem like him?

Though doubtful, an enraged Lin Zifeng wouldn’t care about such details and snorted coldly, saying grimly:

"Humph, cowardly, rather than avenging the death of your ministers, you chase after me, the scapegoat, with all your might; the Lianyun Empire is nothing special."

With a cold smile on his face, Lin Zifeng began contemplating in his heart the warning from Green-clothed a month ago; he’d heard it clearly that these military generals would certainly risk their lives to hunt him down!

At this moment in the palace, Jiang Xuefeng, hidden behind Liu Jihong, furrowed his brows in perplexity, his steadfast eyes suddenly bursting with a sharp light.

"Whoosh..."

To deceive the perception of those military generals inside the palace, Jiang Xuefeng’s abilities were evidently much greater than Dongfang Haoxuan’s, reaching the Saint Realm.

With a flash, Jiang Xuefeng silently emerged from behind Liu Jihong and stepped out of the palace, gazing at the hazy night sky above, his brows tightly knitted.

Being able to serve as the Emperor’s shadow, aside from Jiang Xuefeng’s power, his perception was much keener than others of the same realm!

When Lin Zifeng had landed on the palace roof, although he quickly concealed his aura, the perceptive Jiang Xuefeng still detected it!

The empire had just experienced such a major event, and now a stranger with profound strength quietly infiltrated the imperial palace, how could Jiang Xuefeng not be alarmed.

Clenching his teeth, despite the fear for someone stronger, Jiang Xuefeng did not flee, but with a flash, leaped onto the palace.

"Bang..."

As soon as he landed, Jiang Xuefeng met Lin Zifeng’s gaze who was listening to the discussions inside, after quite a while, he exclaimed: "It’s you! You are Lin Zifeng!"

Upon speaking, Jiang Xuefeng’s eyes narrowed, and a hidden killing aura suddenly erupted from around him, a cold glint flashed, aiming for Lin Zifeng.

The moonlight reflected the cold glint, nearly reaching Lin Zifeng; though unaware why the visitor attacked with a lethal move right away, he sought survival first!

With a thought, the Heavenly Painting Halberd fell into Lin Zifeng’s hand, in an instant, Lin Zifeng’s aura, initially no different from a normal person’s, became sharp, surprising Jiang Xuefeng, halting his charge with the longsword for a moment.

"Slash..."

A spark accompanied by the crisp sound of metal clashing flashed in the night sky, their steps retreated on golden debris.

"Step step step..."

Just after that initial clash, Lin Zifeng gauged the strength of the opponent before him, retreating only three steps before stabilizing firmly.

In contrast, Jiang Xuefeng wasn’t as calm; gripping his longsword tightly, his right hand now trembled subtly from the clash, his steps retreating over ten meters grew disorderly.

Surveying Jiang Xuefeng, Lin Zifeng held the Heavenly Painting Halberd to his chest, shouting grimly: "Who are you? Why did you try to kill me?"

Unexpectedly, Jiang Xuefeng didn’t show any remorse but coldly replied: "Daring to assassinate the Emperor, you dare ask who I am? Prepare to die!"

Before finishing his words, snow-white Elemental Power surged from Jiang Xuefeng, his aura becoming even sharper, the longsword in his hand, under the snowy light, reflected dozens of afterimages.

This level of attack, though Lin Zifeng was unperturbed, his main concern was alerting the dozen military generals beneath him, thus pretending to be inferior, he swiftly leaped backward, landing on another palace top.

"Clash clash clash..."

As soon as they landed, their weapons flashed dozens of phantom strikes; within just a breath, they clashed dozens of times!

The more they fought, the more concerned Jiang Xuefeng became; he realized Lin Zifeng not only suppressed him by a margin but deliberately obscured his strength! He was sure, if Lin Zifeng utilized his full force, within less than the time to burn an incense stick, he’d be dead!

"Bang..."

Observing Jiang Xuefeng’s increasingly disorganized swordsmanship, Lin Zifeng deemed it a prime moment, suddenly surged Elemental Power, the Heavenly Painting Halberd glinted with soul-captivating golden light and shattered Jiang Xuefeng’s longsword to pieces!

"Tss..."

Realizing defeat, Jiang Xuefeng’s sole thought was to return to the palace, informing the Emperor and the military generals, knowing Lin Zifeng, alone in this imperial palace, couldn’t possibly escape!