Chapter 301: Chapter 266: White Lotus Incarnation Sect

When Fire Spirit and two others infiltrated the Capital City, they were discovered by Tianxingzi.

The Tier Three Array, the Profound Origin Spirit Gathering Array, enveloped the entire Celestial Longevity Mountain and the Imperial Palace, but it also radiated over parts of the Capital City.

Upon receiving the intelligence from Tianxingzi, Zheng Yi immediately reacted.

His Divine Thought also had long encompassed the entire Imperial Palace.

When the three entered the Imperial Palace, they were also discovered by Zheng Yi.

At that time, Zheng Yi thought their target was himself, but unexpectedly, they quietly headed toward Yongchun Palace under the guidance of a eunuch.

Memories of the past emerged in his mind.

Yongchun Palace, Consort Bi, was indeed a member of the White Lotus Sect!

Their goal was likely to use Consort Bi and her child as hostages to lure him away from Baiyu City and then ambush Zheng Yi at Yongchun Palace.

The Imperial Court had long been aware of his intelligence as a cultivator, so it was not surprising for Fire Spirit and the others to know as well.

Wherever a cultivator resides, there will surely be protective arrays; hence they didn’t assault Baiyu City but chose to lure Zheng Yi out.

Zheng Yi didn’t act immediately but instead devised a series of plans.

As for why he didn’t expose Bi He earlier, he wanted to see how Bi He would choose.

Would she remain loyal to the White Lotus Sect she neglected for ten years, or loyal to him?

Her husband, her Emperor, and her daughter’s father!

For this, when Bi He entered Baiyu City, he used the Thousand Illusions Glazed Painting to create an illusion for her, hoping to entice her to make a choice.

At first, Bi He followed the plan of the three to lure him to Yongchun Palace using Yuxia’s fever. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

At that time, Zheng Yi was deeply disappointed.

But when the sedan chair reached the Imperial Garden, a remark from Bi He saved him.

It turned out she was loyal to him.

It turned out she had discovered his true identity ten years ago!

Through a heartfelt exchange, Zheng Yi understood Bi He’s intentions.

Given this, a new approach naturally arose.

Meanwhile, at Yongchun Palace.

Fire Spirit, Old Ghost Bai, and Tuoba Wufeng sat cross-legged within the sleeping chambers, stationed inside the Imperial Palace without any signs of tension or fear.

After all, as Late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivators, their strength was their leverage!

And around them stood several eunuchs and palace maids.

These people were all followers of the White Lotus Sect, inserted into the Imperial Palace through various means and channels ten years ago, almost all under the command of Consort Bi at Yongchun Palace.

Besides them, in the corner was a young girl bound on the ground, a silk handkerchief stuffed in her mouth, her face marked by fear and tear streaks.

The girl was about ten years old, dressed in a jade-green tassel palace gown, with two round bun hairstyles, looking extremely cute.

Her round, bun-like face resembling her mother’s was now tear-stained, nervously glancing around.

She couldn’t believe that the eunuchs and palace maids who had cared for her for nearly ten years were actually the enemies!

The three had taken her hostage, threatening Consort Bi to summon the Emperor.

They were all villains, intending to harm the Emperor!

O Father Emperor...

Please don’t come here!

Sobs...

At this moment, Fire Spirit suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Why haven’t they arrived yet?"

"Old Ghost Bai, could your Little Saintess have deceived us?"

"After all, she has been with that Little Emperor for ten years and even gave birth to a daughter. Would she truly give up her life of riches?"

Old Ghost Bai’s eyes moved slightly as he replied calmly, "Fire Spirit, have you forgotten what my White Lotus Sect specializes in?"

"Manipulating people’s hearts, deceiving the foolish citizens, gathering people’s hearts with doctrine, the disciples sacrificing everything for the so-called ’Mother of Non-birth’..."

At this time, Tuoba Wufeng also spoke softly, his gaze showing some apprehension, "Brother Bai, I genuinely admire your White Lotus Sect."

"If I recall correctly, the White Lotus Sect evolved from the ’White Lotus Incarnation Sect’ over three thousand years ago."

"At that time, the White Lotus Incarnation Sect was the largest magic path sect, truly admirable!"

"White Lotus Incarnation Sect..."

Old Ghost Bai chuckled, "Unfortunately, the descendants lack virtue, causing the decline of the White Lotus Incarnation Sect to this day."

"Hehehe..." Fire Spirit sneered, "Do you truly believe I don’t know?"

"In the Overseas Cultivation Realm, there’s also the White Lotus Sect, and they’re the main sect of the White Lotus Incarnation Sect!"

"The Great Yu White Lotus Sect... is just a branch~"

Old Ghost Bai wasn’t angered, speaking calmly, "Main sect or branch, it’s merely an internal dispute within the sect."

"After today, would the two of you consider joining my White Lotus Sect to contribute to the righteous cause?"

"No need."

Fire Spirit immediately declined, "As the Vice Tower Master of Mayfly Tower, how could I join your White Lotus Sect?"

Tuoba Wufeng smiled faintly, "I also have familial obligations, so I’ll pass on that."

"Alas..."

Old Ghost Bai shook his head, "What a pity..."

At this moment, a little eunuch hurriedly entered, respectfully saying, "Great Elder, Your Majesty has arrived!"

The gazes of the three instantly focused.

"Oh?"

Tuoba Wufeng formed a sign with one hand, conjuring a watery round mirror.

The three looked into the mirror, inside of which, Emperor Zhengyong’s carriage had already passed through the Imperial Garden and arrived outside Yongchun Palace.

Leading the way were over ten Imperial Guards, followed by eunuchs and palace maids in attendance, with more Imperial Guards defending in the back.

At the center of the carriage, a man sat on an eight-carrier sedan chair, faintly visible as Emperor Zhengyong.

"Emperor Zhengyong!"

Fire Spirit gritted his teeth, eyes flashing with a murderous intent.

Old Ghost Bai said, "Fire Spirit, can you see clearly? Is it truly Emperor Zhengyong?"

"Ten years ago, I saw him with my own eyes!"

Fire Spirit said, "Even if he turned to ash, I would never forget him!"

"Hmm..."

Tuoba Wufeng suddenly remarked, "The old eunuch attending Emperor Zhengyong seems to be a cultivator!"

Fire Spirit frowned, "A cultivator? What cultivation level? Brother Tuoba, are you sure?"

"How could I be mistaken?"

Tuoba Wufeng replied disdainfully, "The Water Mirror Technique is a heritage of my Tuoba Family. Not only can it see the situation several miles away, but it can also perceive the cultivation of the cultivator."

"Unless the individual’s cultivation being monitored far exceeds my own... But how could that be!"

"Cultivation level... Early-stage Qi Cultivation?!"

"Early-stage Qi Cultivation?"

The two were dismissive, Fire Spirit added, "What use is mere Early-stage Qi Cultivation? I can obliterate him with a flick of my hand!"

"And Emperor Zhengyong himself?"

"Spiritual Qi fluctuation... seems like Middle-stage Qi Cultivation?"

"Good... then let’s make a move!"

Old Ghost Bai spoke, then gestured to the little eunuch, saying something softly.

The little eunuch quickly departed, running out of Yongchun Palace.

Old Ghost Bai gestured, and the remaining eunuchs and palace maids also left one by one.

The carriage slowly entered Yongchun Palace, and over ten eunuchs quickly came to welcome.

"Your servants greet Your Majesty!"

The sedan chair came to a halt, and the lead eunuch spoke immediately.

Zheng Yi slowly stepped out of the sedan chair, overlooking the eunuchs before him.

Beside him, Chen Liancang said, "Rise~"

The lead eunuch was full of doubt but quickly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please!"

Leading the way, he continued, "Your Majesty, the Second Princess has been crying and fussing since she returned last night. She had a fever at midnight, and the Imperial Physician was called; she took medicine but hasn’t improved..."

Soon, with deliberate guidance by the lead eunuch, the distance between Zheng Yi and the Imperial Guards behind reached more than five meters.

As they stepped through Yongchun Palace’s gate, three attacks immediately surged forth!