Dance Of The Phoenix
188. Escape

Deep in the military base of Linghun Palace that had occupied Ming City, the atmosphere of the base was very quiet after the Queen of Linghun Palace asked some high-level mages to return to the palace. There were only death creatures standing guard like statues in each region as well as a few witches tasked with guarding the base and monitoring the enemy.

Despite believing the Yi Empire side would not attack for the time being, Li Hua still left several high-level mages at the base to prevent unexpected situsi from happening. One of them was the slender man inside the tent who had just received news from the Linghun Palace side through a magic letter.

As soon as the message was delivered, he showed a sneering smile when he saw his comrades who were playing chess with him. One was a woman with a seductive look and a pair of beautiful fox eyes, the other was a short man with a lazy face. Both received the same message.

"This time, the King of Hell has made a grave mistake. Do you think Her Majesty the Queen will punish her?" ask the slender guy.

The woman chuckled, "Where is it? The King of Hell is very important. Even though she made such a big mistake, at least she had loyalty, unlike our daughter who broke off the relationship. Only, this time the Queen was really angry. I'm afraid, he's really going to finish everything off on his own later to vent his anger."

"Huh, we should still be able to attack the final defense of Yi Kaisisaian." The short man snorted. Seeing the pitiful look of the people of Yi Empire below him, he actually sneered at how weak they were.

It used to be that everyone pounded witches with stones and excommunicated them, treating them lower than animals. Now, they are the lesser of the animals to be slaughtered.

"The queen has her own reasons for withdrawing troops. The situation of the Underworld is not good either." The slender man thought for a moment, then smiled evilly. "So ... who will take on the challenging task this time? Although the Yi Empire was in a state of decline and the Emperor was severely injured, the palace lords had gathered in Shui City. They'll be hard to handle."

"I guess you're the only one who thinks that way. Other than Tianshuang Palace, the others were only ants. Don't we just have to wait for the people of Tianshuang Palace to leave?" said the short man.

The woman hissed, "Therefore, we should move silently. As long as they lower their vigilance and make way for us, we can move ahead of them. The control of the five palaces is indeed full of vigilance, but do you still have to pay attention to the Crown Prince who can't even last long on the battlefield? Although he's troublesome enough for our army of death creatures, he's nothing in our eyes."

"Then, does anyone have a plan?" ask the short guy.

The slender man looked at the beautiful woman in front of him, then said, "Perhaps, I will still need your help in the future. The Crown Prince of the Yi Empire attached great importance to commoners. Utilizing his affection to kill the Emperor, it was a terrible blow."

The woman immediately understood what her partner said. Her smile was extremely beautiful and dangerous, before finally laughing at the thought of how everyone would react when affected under her magic.

They did not know, a small phoenix flashed in their tent and went into the sky.

***

While in Shui City, Gu Yuena did not have much work. He only looked at the situation, listened to everyone's analysis and opinions on military matters. He's not good at the military, just knows how to kill. So he has no opinion on this.

Bai Youzhe had just gone to the Underworld after lecturing her not to do such a crazy thing like in the past and not to be rash on the battlefield. I don't know how many times Bai Youzhe had reminded him to call out to her when the battlefield situation was not good. The man was really worried and did not let go of Gu Yuena at any time until he finally went to the Underworld.

Gu Yuena is free now. He went around with Chu Xin by his side, observing the situation of the refugee-infested city. Huang Jingtian actually opened a small door at the city gate to receive refugees and take them to the capital for protection. These refugees were the ones who managed to escape from the cities controlled by Linghun Palace.

Gu Yuena frowned, feeling this decision was too hasty. He went to meet Huang Jingtian who was monitoring the evacuation and people were waiting in line.

"Are you sure this will help?" ask Gu Yuena.

Huang Jingtian glanced at him, then said, "The main refugee camp is already full. I can only accommodate them in the capital as the final step. Officials have arranged for them to stay. The number is very much. If you want to build a refugee camp somewhere else, it takes a lot of time."

Huang Jingtian was not wrong. It's just ... Gu Yuena felt uncomfortable. These people broke away from Linghun Palace and needed protection, but on the other hand also had the risk of intruders or spies on the enemy side.

"Linghun Palace suddenly withdrew its troops. This is indeed suspicious so we must be vigilant at all times. You just calm down. I've asked the guards to check on everyone and make sure that they are ordinary humans and the people of Yi Empire."

Gu Yuena nodded in understanding. "Yes, I won't bother you anymore." He thought that he only felt uneasy because he was close to the enemy and would advance to the battlefield. He didn't think more and left.

In the crowd of refugees, the figure of an old woman with a stick in her hand looked towards Gu Yuena who was leaving the area. He narrowed his eyes, before finally entering the city and passing the examination.

Gu Yuena paused her steps for a moment, then turned to look towards the refugees. He sensed a strange magic fluctuation from there. However, it had suddenly disappeared without a trace as a result of being covered in an ordinary human aura.

For the umpteenth time, Gu Yuena cursed herself for not being able to see. He left with mixed feelings.

"Your Majesty." Vale suddenly appeared with a grin. He became even more lively after lingering in the palace with Su Churan and the others.

Gu Yuena said, "Why are you here?"

"I'm here to accompany His Majesty. King Bai said that His Majesty is lonely and there should be someone guarding. Chu Xin and Elder Su alone were not enough."

So he was commanded by Bai Youzhe. Since when did this boy obey the man's words? Normally, whenever he saw Bai Youzhe, he would hide like a mouse.

"Your Majesty, I will also accompany you!" Zhou Ying suddenly appeared from behind.

Gu Yuena felt that Bai Youzhe was more of a shelter for naughty children than sending spies. Chu Xin on the other hand only held back a laugh.

"Good you guys here. Then, I will trouble you to help me. Vale, make a letter to Childe as soon as possible that he should prepare an army in the near future. As for you, Zhou Ying, stay here and monitor the situation of the city gate, send me a report every two hours."

Both froze at that moment. The two of them looked at each other, then nodded quickly. Although they did not want to, they still had to obey orders and immediately went to do their respective tasks.

Chu Xin was very happy that she only needed to serve at Gu Yuena's side. However, before he was completely relieved and laughed at the two boys, Gu Yuena gave him another task.

"You prepare supplies for the alliance army. In the near future, they should have already arrived under Childe's leadership. Let no one be missed."

"...."

The task that was burdened on Chu Xin was even heavier!

Chu Xin wanted to cry without tears.

After burdening them with duties, Gu Yuena happily returned to the tent that Huang Jingtian had prepared specifically for the ruler of the 5 palaces.

However, before Gu Yuena arrived at the tent, a small phoenix shouted in the sky and landed on Gu Yuena's shoulder. The phoenix whispered something as it sat on Gu Yuena's shoulder.

Sensing Gu Yuena's change of emotions, the phoenix immediately flew into the sky accompanied by a distinctive shout. The red figure disappeared among the clouds.

While Gu Yuena rushed around her body and disappeared in a red light. He was in a hurry and used the quickest way to go.

Back at the palace gate, Gu Yuena who arrived at Huang Jingtian's side immediately exclaimed, "Close the city gate!"

Huang Jingtian was surprised, everyone was too. He looked at the panicked Gu Yuena with question marks.

Aware of Huang Jingtian's gaze, Gu Yuena immediately said, "Queen of Linghun Palace intends to kill the Emperor. Someone has infiltrated the city and will target the Emperor. Huang Jingtian, order everyone to close all the paths in and out of the empire."

"What?" Huang Jingtian was extremely surprised. Without saying anything, he hurriedly left and deployed everyone to inspect the various places and closed the imperial in and out of the way.

He did not question Gu Yuena's observation, as previously he and the 5 palace lords had agreed that Gu Yuena would conduct surveillance to the enemy headquarters through the phoenix. If he says there is a problem, then there really is a problem. Moreover, this concerned the safety of the Emperor.

In an instant, the news reached the capital where the Emperor was. All lanes are closed. The care of the ailing Emperor was further tightened. Soldiers scattered throughout the region found a suspicious figure.

However, that alone was not enough to stop a tier 9 mage. After disguising herself as an old woman to enter Shui City, she immediately went to the Capital City and passed through the guard before the news of the phoenix was delivered.

The old woman turned into a seductive beautiful woman with dazzling fox eyes. He was not wearing any conspicuous clothes, walking in the capital through the crowd quietly and going towards the palace. His face was full of smiles.

"Huang Jingtian, you're the one who let me in." He muttered in a mocking tone after hearing that the intruder had entered.

Being an old woman never takes away her luck. With the treasure Li Hua gave him, he could disguise his aura and existence as best he could to keep it from being known.

Even Gu Yuena could not track him.

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Jin Xiao yawned tired with all this unexpected chaos. Someone wants to kill that old jackass? Who cares? He doesn't care at all.

"Even if he dies, isn't there still Huang Jingtian?" Jin Xiao snorted inside the tent. He refused to give help.

"The Emperor's death will definitely cause a lot of trouble. Although the five palaces were not directly affected, we still suffered losses. Plus, if Yi Monarchy really falls into the hands of Linghun Palace, we have no chance of turning things around" Yun Qiao said.

"This time, it looks like we should exert our strength to protect the Emperor. After all, the main key was the Yi Empire. If there is a throne upheaval in the empire, things will become more complicated as it did with Wyvernia" said Geng Ji.

Jin Xiao snorted, "You all disagree with me, so why ask for my opinion? Join Gu Yuena in the war. Luye Palace did not have someone with strong fighting strength and could only donate pills."

"Do you have to act like this?" Yun Qiao sighed.

"In fact, even if you move, you still can't stop the intruder. The Queen of Linghun Palace could not possibly let an ordinary person enter the enemy's cage for such a large mission. He must have sent a high-level mage and had managed to break through the capital. Blame it on Huang Jingtian who was too kind to accept refugees from outside and give the enemy a chance to enter and damage the internal part."

Yun Qiao frowned. "It's not a matter of accepting refugees or not."

He had almost forgotten that Jin Xiao was a cold-hearted woman who had cast aside her brothers to obtain the throne. The woman justifies the victims of a war displaced outside without protection. Huang Jingtian as an emperor candidate was also definitely confused at this moment.

"The bottom line is, I can't interfere in this matter. I have given you help as you wish and have no time to protect the Emperor. The Emperor had been ill for a long time and could not lead well, why not move that position to the Crown Prince from the beginning?"

"You ...."

"Jin Xiao, Yun Qiao, don't argue anymore. Gu Yuena has been outside looking for that intruder, are you guys going to keep arguing until the war is over?" Ji's gang immediately interceded. He thought Jin Xiao was indeed a delay, but all the words were not baseless and very reasonable. So you can't blame both.

As the lord of the palace, they had no obligation to help the empire, let alone protect the emperor. But for the sake of this war, they had exerted a lot of strength and put aside all disputes to unite in the war.

Based on the viewpoint of the palace lord, Jin Xiao's actions were normal.

"I will ask the palace disciples to look for intruders." Geng Ji had made a decision. Jin Xiao rolled his eyes.

According to him, it was a futile thing. Even Gu Yuena with sharp perception still had not found any intruders, let alone them?

Yun Qiao would automatically go meet Gu Yuena and search together. He would deploy palace disciples to protect the emperor.

As for Tai Han, the old man decided to be in the imperial palace and stand guard there while monitoring the condition of the emperor. Tai Han did not want to get too involved in the disputes between the palaces and chose to walk alone and take his own decisions.

Jin Xiao was not supported here at all, so he could only sit idly by while grumbling all day.

Gu Yuena and Yun Qiao were still searching on each side. Until the two finally arrived at the capital, they stopped the search when Gu Yuena realized something.

"Emperor's palace, hurry!" Gu Yuena went straight to the palace. Yun Qiao followed, but his flight came to a halt as soon as he felt something invisible hit him from below and made him fall to the ground.

Gu Yuena was surprised and would help Yun Qiao. But a black figure suddenly appeared out of nowhere carrying a nightmare for Gu Yuena.

"Damn!"

"Xiao Yuena, I'll hold them!" Yun Qiao had recently broken through to level 9 after quite a while of training in the Underworld following Su Churan. He could handle this strange foggy figure alone.

However, Gu Yuena clearly felt uneasy. That figure ... was the one who took everything from him. It was also the figure he saw in the Dukes of Gu's Residence and chased after him. If there was no Bai Youzhe back then, he might have been caught.

"Be careful." Gu Yuena did not have time to deal with the black fog and went to the palace.

He felt, his opponent this time would not be easy.