Gao Wu Da Xia: The fox demon lady at the beginning

Chapter 266 Martyrdom
"Boom", a huge explosion sounded.

The defenders on top of the Imperial City felt a violent vibration.

"What's the situation? Is there an earthquake?"

"At that moment, I felt like the city wall was about to collapse."

"Yeah, I don't know what happened."

The huge explosion shocked the defenders of the imperial capital.

Even Pang Zhenxi himself was shocked.

He ordered people to bury thousands of kilograms of gunpowder seized under the walls of the imperial capital. He did not expect that after igniting the explosion, it would produce such great power.

The people who were responsible for lighting the fire just now were killed directly.

Hundreds of rebels not far away were killed, and a small section of the imperial capital's wall was also blown down.

"It's really powerful." Xu Hongyi, who came up with this plan, touched his forehead and said in shock.

"King Wu, lead an elite army and rush in through the blasted gap." Pang Zhenxi gave the order.

"Yes."

Shitou led a dozen warriors and an elite guard of 2000 people to rush over and quickly occupied the gap.

"The general is in trouble. The west city wall was blown open by rebels, and many rebels have already rushed in."

Min Jian was stunned, and suddenly felt that something was wrong, "Let's go, rush over with me, and be sure to block the gap."

In the imperial city, Emperor Yingxuan knelt down and worshiped in the ancestral temple.

"My ancestors are above me, and my unfilial descendant Yu Yingxuan is unworthy of all my ancestors. Now the emperor is besieged by rebels, and Daxia's country is in danger.

I ask my ancestors and ancestors to bless me so that I can get through this difficult time. "

"Is it still useful to ask our ancestors for blessings now?" came an old voice.

"Who?" Emperor Yingxuan was shocked. How could there be someone in the royal ancestral temple? "Shadow!"

I saw a middle-aged man wearing black clothes standing in front of Emperor Yingxuan. His body exuded the power of Qi and blood, and he stared at the old man who came out from behind the memorial tablet in the ancestral temple with a solemn expression.

Shadow is the personal guard of Emperor Yingxuan. He is a warrior at the peak of the Qi and Blood Realm in his 40s and a master secretly trained by the royal family.

He usually protects the safety of Emperor Yingxuan in the dark and will not show his face easily.

I saw the old man wearing linen clothes, with gray hair and beard, and his eyes were deep as if he could see through everything.

Shadow, who was at the peak of the Qi and Blood Realm, felt a very dangerous aura from the old man, "He is a super master."

"Who are you?" Emperor Yingxuan asked.

"Yu Tianxing." The old man said calmly.

"Are you from the royal family?"

The old man nodded, "According to seniority, you have to call me uncle and grandpa."

"Yu Tianxing, I remembered that you were the martial arts genius in the royal family a hundred years ago, and then disappeared. How are you still alive?"

Emperor Yingxuan thought of Yu Tianxing, a cousin of his grandfather, a peerless genius who was rare in a hundred years. He had reached the peak of the Qi and Blood Realm in his 30s and had the qualifications to attack the Divine Treasure Realm.

"I promised one person that I would preserve the orthodox bloodline of the royal family. Now that the imperial capital is in danger, I will take you out of the imperial capital." Yu Tianxing said calmly.

"Take me out of the imperial capital? There are more than 30 rebels outside." Emperor Yingxuan said in disbelief.

"You can't rely on the person next to you, but I can."

A bead appeared in Yu Tianxing's hand and he flicked it towards the shadow.

This ordinary marble made Shadow feel a crisis.

Shadow quickly drew his sword to block it, but the marble carried huge force and directly knocked away Shadow's sword and hit Shadow's body.

Shadow took several steps back before standing still, blood boiling in his body.

"This is the punishment for unleashing your murderous intent on me just now." Yu Tianxing said calmly.

The old man injured Shadow, who was at the peak of Qi and Blood Realm, with a simple move, and Emperor Yingxuan was shocked.

"Senior, have you entered the legendary third realm, the Divine Hidden Realm?" Shadow asked in shock.

He knew in his heart that the old man just struck casually without using any strength.

If the old man was serious, he could be killed easily.

"Luckily we made it." Yu Tianxing said calmly.

"It turns out to be a warrior from the third level of the Divine Treasure Realm." Shadow was stunned.

The warriors of the third realm have already become legends in the past 200 years. I didn't expect that there are really strong men of the third realm in the world.

"No wonder he said he could lead me out of the siege." Emperor Yingxuan agreed with Yu Tianxing's words. The strong men in the third realm do have this strength.

"Yingxuan pays homage to the emperor's uncle." After confirming his identity, Emperor Yingxuan saluted.

Yu Tianxing shook his head, "There's no need to be polite. This ordinary status is nothing to me. Pursuing the pinnacle of martial arts is all I have."

If I hadn't promised someone to take action once to protect the royal family's bloodline, I wouldn't be here.

You should also know very well in your heart that the imperial capital is now so disorganized that it cannot be defended, and rebels will soon come in.

I will lead you out of the siege and save your life. As for what happens to you in the future, it is none of my business.

Taking action once will end the cause and effect with that person back then. "

Emperor Yingxuan knew in his heart that it was difficult to hold the imperial capital, otherwise he would not have gone to the ancestral temple to ask for the blessings of his ancestors.

"Uncle Emperor is now a super strong man in the Shenzang Realm. Can he go out of the city and kill the rebel leader?" Emperor Yingxuan asked expectantly.

Yu Tianxing shook his head, "People in Shenzang Realm are also humans, but they are just a little more powerful. They can be defeated by a thousand enemies at most, but if they are surrounded by tens of thousands of troops, they will eventually die of exhaustion.

Moreover, this throne is the most important thing in your eyes, but it is not worth mentioning in my eyes. Pursuing the peak of martial arts and pursuing immortality are the most important things to me.

Therefore, the most I will do is save your life. As for fighting for Daxia and your throne, this is impossible. "

Yu Tianxing, who has lived for more than 150 years, is really not worth mentioning in his eyes whether he holds the imperial throne.Martial arts and longevity are what he pursues.

"Alas." Emperor Yingxuan sighed.

"Your Majesty, the rebels have blown up a section of the city wall and have entered the imperial capital. Marquis Wu'an fought hard and finally died of exhaustion.

The officials in the imperial court, led by Zhang Rulin, the chief minister, and Yan Xing, the minister of household affairs, all went to join the bandits. Zong Bao said in panic.

"What? Zhang Rulin and Yan Xing, these bastards, are actually serving as thieves and serving as ministers in vain." Emperor Yingxuan roared angrily.

Especially Zhang Rulin, whom he single-handedly promoted from a small bachelor of the Hanlin Academy to a high position like the chief minister of the imperial court, betrayed him at this critical moment.

"Your Majesty, leave quickly. The bandits have already approached the palace. If you don't leave, it will be too late." Zong Bao shouted loudly.

"Let's go, I will take you out of the imperial capital, but I can only take you alone." Yu Tianxing said.

Emperor Yingxuan stood dejectedly, thinking of various past events in his mind.

More than ten years ago, the late emperor handed the country of Daxia into his hands and had high hopes for him, hoping that he could lead Daxia to achieve rejuvenation and restore Daxia's glory.

Emperor Yingxuan was also full of confidence at first. He believed that through his own efforts, Daxia would be able to revive.

He has been working hard for this goal throughout his life and holds himself to extremely high standards.He was not a womanizer and did not covet comfort and enjoyment. During his reign, there were only two women in the harem, the queen and the concubine.

After he ascended the throne, he never built a palace for his own enjoyment. He worked diligently and conscientiously on state affairs every day.

But Daxia's broken ship had too many loopholes and eventually sank.

"Run away? Where else can I go? After escaping, how can I have the face to see the late emperor and my ancestors?" Tears flowed from Emperor Yingxuan's face.

"Thank you for your kindness, uncle. I won't leave. I will live and die with Daxia in this palace."

Yu Tianxing was startled, "It's still too late to leave now, but I may not be able to make a comeback in the future and regain the glory of Great Xia."

Emperor Yingxuan shook his head, "I have made up my mind."

"Well, since you have already decided, I will no longer persuade you. He is a descendant of my Yu family, and he is somewhat bloody." Yu Tianxing sighed and said.

"Please ask the emperor's uncle to take the prince away. As for what happens in the future, it depends on his own destiny." Emperor Yingxuan said.

"Okay, taking your son away will fulfill my promise back then."

After Yu Tian walked, Emperor Yingxuan came to the empty hall.

I could vaguely hear the sounds of fighting outside.

Emperor Yingxuan calmly hung a foot of white silk in the main hall.

"Your Majesty, wait a moment. The road to Huangquan is too lonely. I would like to accompany your Majesty for another walk." Zong Bao's voice came.

"Why don't you run for your life?" Emperor Yingxuan asked in a daze.

"Haha, this old slave has served the emperor for decades, how can he be willing to let the emperor leave on his own?" Zong Bao said with a laugh.

"I didn't expect that the ministers of the entire dynasty were familiar with the books of sages and talked about the king's father every day. In the end, they were not as good as you, an eunuch.

Zongbao, thank you. "

In the palace hall, there were two more corpses, Emperor Yingxuan and his eunuch Zong Bao.

Emperor Yingxuan's queen and concubines also committed suicide by throwing themselves into wells for fear of being humiliated by the thieves.

Prince Yu Zongyue, escorted by the two masters Yu Tianxing and Shadow, fought his way out of the imperial capital and headed south.

The civil and military officials of the imperial court, led by Zhang Rulin and Yan Xing, arrived outside the palace early to welcome Pang Zhenxi's arrival.

"I will bow down to welcome the new emperor. Long live my emperor."

Pang Zhenxi rode his war horse and glanced at these previously aloof ministers, feeling a little disgusted in his heart. These people really have no backbone.

Pang Zhenxi said calmly, "Get up." Then he rode his horse towards the main hall.

"Bah." Pang Shaoshan, the straightforward and fiery King Yi, spat at these ministers and walked straight away.

Seeing the heavily armed rebels, the ministers were so frightened that they did not dare to say anything and just stood outside the palace.

Pang Zhenxi said with some admiration after seeing Emperor Yingxuan and Zong Bao hanging in the main hall.

"Emperor Xia was so brave that he actually committed suicide. Come on, give Emperor Xia a royal burial and give this eunuch a grand burial as well.

How pathetic and ridiculous!The high-ranking officials of Daxia outside are not as good as a eunuch. No wonder Daxia will die. It is all caused by these corrupt officials. "

The bodies of Emperor Yingxuan and Zong Bao were carried away. Pang Zhenxi walked straight to the dragon chair and sat down.

"Long live my emperor." The civil servants and generals of Zhentian Army knelt down to Pang Zhenxi one after another.

Pang Zhenxi laughed out loud. Today he reached the pinnacle of his life and became the new emperor of Daxia.

As the residence of Mr. Wei, a Hanlin scholar.

"Sir, the rebels have invaded and have surrounded the palace. Your Majesty and the eunuch Zong Bao committed suicide and died for their country. Master, let's escape quickly. The rebels have almost controlled the whole city. If we don't leave, it will be too late." The steward of the Wei Mansion. said.

"Your Majesty committed suicide?" Mr. Wei was stunned.

"Master, don't be in a daze, run away quickly."

"You take your wife and the others and run away quickly. Isn't this old man better than a eunuch? It's a joke."

Amid the sad cries of his family, Wei Dongsheng committed suicide and died for his country.

Also martyred with him were Hanlin Academy editors Huang Yu and Mo Zixing, and imperial censor Xie Xingjun.

The four of them formed a sharp contrast with Zhang Rulin, Yan Xing and others.

The four of them were called the Four Gentlemen of Late Summer in later history books.

After the rebels took control of the imperial capital, they committed rape, kidnapping, and abuse.

The imperial capital of Daxia, an ancient capital of more than 800 years, has become a hell on earth.

Pang Zhenxi was very conniving with his subordinates and ignored their viciousness.

He himself also selected hundreds of beautiful girls to play in the palace every day, completely different from those before he invaded the imperial capital.

The senior officials of the Tianzhen Army have become extravagant and arrogant. The only thing that has not changed is Stone, who still lives a simple life.

Seeing the other Tian Suppressing Army snatching away women and gold, silver and jewelry, Shitou's heart was filled with contempt.

"Huh, woman? It will only affect the speed of my sword draw."

"Sir, please let my daughter go, please."

"Sir, my family only has so much money.

The people in the imperial capital were crying.

These rebels ruthlessly stole their women and money.

Even high-ranking officials in Daxia were not immune.

A group of people rushed into Zhang Rulin's house.

"What are the heavenly soldiers doing in my house?" Zhang Rulin asked tremblingly.

"Haha, this old man was the chief minister of the previous dynasty. He must have countless gold and silver at home. Search for me." The leader of the Tian Suppressing Army said.

The thieves began to search carefully. Zhang's house was filled with the sounds of rummaging and smashing things, as well as the cries of women.

"Master Tianbing, please let my daughter go."

After seeing his 14-year-old daughter being taken away by the rebel leader, Zhang Rulin begged for mercy.

"Get out of here, do you think you are your chief assistant? If you don't get out, I will chop you to death." The rebel leader pushed Zhang Rulin away and pulled his little daughter into the back room.

"It's an insult to gentlemen, they're a bunch of beasts, they're beasts." Zhang Rulin muttered in a low voice.

Now he misses Emperor Yingxuan very much and feels deep regret for not surrendering to the rebels.

After a lot of trouble, the thieves found all the gold and silver jewelry in Zhang's house.

"Sir, it's almost more than 1000 taels of silver coins." The subordinate reported.

"Impossible. The former chief minister of the dynasty has only 1000 taels of silver coins. How is it possible? Old man, tell me, where is all your money?" the rebel leader said fiercely.

"It's really gone."

"You won't tell, right? Take him back to me and torture him to extract a confession. See if he tells you."

(End of this chapter)