Human hearts are like ghosts and demons, faces like monstrous specters.

"Do you really want to dispatch troops to launch a strong attack at this time?"

Zhong Tianque understood the profound implications of this question and the sinister intentions behind it.

If troops were sent to storm the Phoenix Palace at this time and rescue his father...

Then, he would have to dutifully wait for his father to abdicate, waiting for the moment he truly wished to hand over power.

With each passing day, the agony intensified.

With each passing day, the uncertainty increased.

If he waited, and his father unfortunately perished, Zhong Tianyi bearing the sin of patricide, once everything fell into place...

At that time, he would be able to rightfully inherit the throne and become the Phoenix Master.

A tiger does not devour its young.

But then, would a son poison his father?

Zhong Tianque quickly provided an answer.

He pondered for a moment and spoke, "Father is in the hands of the rebels, his fate uncertain... We have now lost contact with the inside of the Phoenix Palace and do not understand the current situation..."

"I only have one demand, no matter what, Father's safety must be ensured, he must not be harmed in any way."

Shen Wuxiang sneered inwardly, yet his expression remained unchanged.

Watching Zhong Tianque nod seriously, he said, "Your Highness and I are on the same page. Without clear information, we should not act rashly."

"If we were to launch an attack, it could very likely enrage the inside thief party, leading them to make desperate moves, and then, the King would be in danger."

"Therefore, my suggestion is to temporarily observe. I will continue to send people to communicate with those inside the Phoenix Palace and grasp the enemy situation."

"Meanwhile, I will urge the intelligence and security departments to swiftly restore the electronic signal jamming in the Phoenix Palace..."

"A soldier is nurtured for a thousand days, used at the critical moment. These incompetents can't even handle this trivial matter, what can they do?"

"It's not entirely their fault. In this conspiracy case, the Lu clan must be involved. Otherwise, how could they possess such sophisticated technology?"

Zhong Tianque knew that Shen Wuxiang had always wanted to suppress the Lu clan and did not mind giving him a favor at this time.

The so-called reciprocity is actually an exchange of interests.

If the Lu clan were linked to this palace upheaval, then what awaited the Lu clan would be nothing but annihilation...

No one can bear the sin of regicide.

"Your Highness has keen insight," Shen Wuxiang said in agreement, happily accepting Zhong Tianque's generous gift, "The Lu clan has always been hand in glove with the rebel party, although I've ordered heavy troops to surround Lu Ban Mountain..."

"But, the foundations of a thousand-year-old family are not so easily toppled. They must have planted their people inside the Phoenix Palace."

"The Information Department trying to compete with the Lu clan in network technology is like comparing clouds to mud, the difference is vast."

"I understand the difficulties you face." Zhong Tianque nodded and said, "I can give them some time. No matter what, Father's personal safety must be ensured."

"Your Highness's filial piety is commendable. I will go deploy immediately and ensure the King is safely brought back."

Zhong Tianque's face reddened slightly; he suspected this old man was implying something about him.

Praising my filial piety...

Better not to praise at all.

"Hmm, thank you, Military Minister."

"At your service, Your Highness."

Shen Wuxiang turned and left.

Zhong Tianque felt as if all his energy were drained in an instant, his body slowly slumping into the chair.

Just now, he had put on a calm and steady demeanor, but inside, he was extremely uneasy.

Along with a strong sense of guilt and self-reproach.

He gave up rescuing his own father...

This was no different from killing his father with his own hands.

Seeing Shen Wuxiang enter, Military Advisor Sun Shehu, stroking his goatee, approached and whispered, "Military Minister, did he agree?"

This was the malicious strategy he had devised for the Military Minister.

If Zhong Daolong were to die, neither the Eldest Prince Zhong Tianque nor the Second Prince Zhong Tianyi would be able to control the situation. These two novices were nowhere near as commanding as Zhong Daolong.

At that time, not only would the Shen Family crisis be resolved, but their power would also expand once more.

Whomever Shen Wuxiang chose to support would merely be a puppet of the Shen Family.

A hint of mocking smile appeared on the corner of Shen Wuxiang's mouth, and he voiced, "The moral bottom line of His Highness is even lower than we imagined."

Sun Shehu's face showed delight, and he said, "He has been the Crown Prince for so many years, his patience must have worn thin by now... Now that there's a chance to rise quickly, he naturally wouldn't want to miss such an opportunity."

"Men die for wealth, as birds die for food. It has always been so."

"Should we then do nothing for now?"

"No," Shen Wuxiang refused and said, "We have to make a big move, but we can't really save anyone."

"The Military Minister is wise."

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Not a feather can be added, nor a fly alight.

Like the casual clouds and the wild cranes, achieving a great state of freedom.

The Grandmaster Realm is the pinnacle of the first five realms, being able to enter the Grandmaster Realm signifies a peerless master.

Tang Fei and Shen Xinglan are indeed the top-tier talents among the younger generation.

Shen Xinglan became famous while still a youth, heralded as the Sword God of the Empire, the undisputed choice for the future Great Grandmaster.

After Tang Fei fled the Old Land and arrived in New Star, he originally thought he could have a happy life by carrying a birdcage every day and watching long-legged beauties on the streets with a few lackeys...

Teasing is not something one dares to do—it's an illegal act.

Moreover, the omnipresent surveillance network means that any sleazy behavior would lead to social death.

Unexpectedly, he had such a complex background, born with the mightiest of enemies in this world.

To survive, he studied diligently and practiced relentlessly, day and night, encountered mentors, entered Ghost Prison, experienced numerous adventures, pursued fiercely, broke through the Mountain Gate, and rushed headfirst into the Grandmaster Realm...

He advanced to the rank of Grandmaster a year younger than Shen Xinglan.

In clashes between Grandmasters, each sword is wielded with all one's might, and each move is a battle for one's life.

In the blink of an eye, the two had unleashed over three thousand two hundred swords.

With each bout, Shen Xinglan grew increasingly alarmed and awestruck.

In his heart, there was, in fact, a sense of haughtiness.

Even though he recognized Tang Fei's exceptional talent, he also couldn't compare himself directly to it.

No matter how excellent, who could be better than himself?

Now, Tang Fei's performance had proven: he indeed excelled beyond himself.

When Tang Fei had just arrived at New Star, he was already half a step into the Grandmaster Realm.

Just one breakthrough of that haze, and he would have entered the Grandmaster Realm, which all Cultivators dream of achieving.

Now, he had indeed advanced to a Grandmaster, but so had Tang Fei...

Although it's said that a Grandmaster and those below are heaven and earth apart, some people struggle their entire lives without reaching it.

Advancing to Grandmaster in two years, he was considered a prodigy.

What is Tang Fei then?

Born to be the male lead? A system cheat?

Perhaps, as his master said: is Tang Fei truly the number one Martial Arts genius of Star Sky?

He couldn't accept such an outcome.

Snap!

The two passed by each other.

A slit appeared on Shen Xinglan's chest.

His white shirt was quickly stained red with blood.

He looked down at the spreading stain, his expression one of shock and disbelief.

"Your heart is unsettled," Tang Fei, holding the Yin Erosion Sword, said as he looked at Shen Xinglan sitting opposite him.

An unsettled heart leads to flaws in swordsmanship.

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