mtl008 Chapter 180 The Situation Fails
Chapter 180 The Situation Fails
In the demon capital, Ao Kun's conspiracy was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, quickly creating ripples. His subordinates spread rumors throughout the city, exaggerating the "crimes" of Xu Xiaoxiao and others colluding with cultivators to overthrow the demon race. These rumors spread like wildfire throughout the city, causing widespread panic.
Those demons who already harbored prejudice and malice towards cultivators were overwhelmed by anger and fear upon hearing this news.
They gathered outside the palace, their numbers growing rapidly until they formed a dense, dark mass. These demons were filled with rage, shouting loudly that the palace should immediately hand over Xu Xiaoxiao and the others for execution to quell their anger and uphold the dignity of the demon race.
"Hand over those traitors! They colluded with cultivators and are enemies of the demon race!"
"We cannot allow them to disrupt the peace of our demon race; they must be executed!"
Angry shouts rose and fell like surging waves, crashing against the palace gates one after another. The soldiers guarding the palace, weapons in hand, stood ready, watching the group of agitated demons with tense eyes. The atmosphere was tense, ready to erupt at any moment.
Meanwhile, Xu Xiaoxiao and the others were in the courtyard bestowed upon them by the King of Qin. Xu Xiaoxiao's usually bright eyes were now filled with worry. She hurriedly ran to Jiang Jingzhi, her voice tinged with anxiety: "Senior Brother, many people outside are saying they want to execute us. Should we leave here?"
Her eyes revealed unease. With so many people fighting outside, they might not be able to win. She subconsciously bit her lip and unconsciously clutched the hem of her clothes.
Jiang Jingzhi felt a pang of heartache seeing his junior sister's flustered state. He gently patted Xu Xiaoxiao's shoulder, a warm smile on his face, trying to soothe her: "Xiaoxiao, don't worry."
His voice was calm and firm, as if it possessed a reassuring power, "When I was healing His Majesty the Demon King, King Qin already knew that we came from the cultivation world. The fact that he did not take action shows that we still have value to the demon race."
Mu Zhusheng also came over and nodded in agreement: "Senior Brother is right. Both the King of Qin and the Demon King are wise men. They will not attack us based on these baseless rumors. Moreover, the demon clan's conspiracy that we discovered on the ancient battlefield is of great importance to the demon clan. They must be aware of this as well."
Lan Ji also gently comforted her from the side, "Yes, Xu Xiaoxiao, we have nothing to fear if we are upright. There is no need to run away because of these rumors. I am also a demon, and I especially trust you." Her eyes revealed concern as she gently held Xu Xiaoxiao's hand, trying to give her strength.
Hearing what everyone said, Xu Xiaoxiao felt a little less uneasy, but she was still worried: "But, those demons outside are so agitated. What if they do something rash?" She frowned slightly, her eyes still showing a trace of worry.
After pondering for a moment, Jiang Jingzhi said, "How about this, I'll go see the King of Qin first and explain the whole story to him in detail. I believe he will make a fair judgment. You all stay here and don't go out easily, lest something unexpected happens." With that, he turned to leave.
“Senior Brother, I’ll go with you,” Xu Xiaoxiao said quickly, her eyes showing determination. “This matter is also related to me, and I want to go with you to clarify things.”
Looking at Xu Xiaoxiao's determined eyes, Jiang Jingzhi hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Okay, then you can come with me, but be careful and don't say anything carelessly."
The two arrived at the King of Qin's study, where they saw him sitting at his desk, looking at the secret report in his hand with a gloomy expression. When he saw Jiang Jingzhi and Xu Xiaoxiao enter, the King of Qin put down the report, raised his head, and revealed a trace of fatigue in his eyes.
"Young Master Jiang, Miss Xu, you've come at the right time," King Qin's voice was deep and serious. "You must already know what's going on outside."
Jiang Jingzhi stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Your Majesty, we have come for this very reason. Those rumors are pure nonsense. We are wholeheartedly fighting for the peace of the demon realm and against the demon race. We have absolutely no intention of overthrowing the demon race."
Xu Xiaoxiao quickly added, "Your Majesty, we witnessed the cruel acts of the demons on the ancient battlefield. They used the blood of innocent infants to destroy the barrier. We couldn't bear to see the demon realm fall into war, so we took action to stop them."
The King of Qin nodded slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, said, "I naturally believe you. These rumors are clearly the work of someone. I suspect that they are probably related to the Bashe Clan and the Demon Clan."
Jiang Jingzhi's heart stirred, and he said, "Your Majesty is wise. The Bashe Clan and the Demon Clan have been colluding for a long time. They may very well be trying to take this opportunity to eliminate us in order to cover up their conspiracy."
A cold glint flashed in the King of Qin's eyes: "Hmph, they think they can confuse my judgment with this? They are too naive. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and find the mastermind behind it. Rest assured, you will not be harmed in my palace."
Jiang Jingzhi and Xu Xiaoxiao exchanged a glance, both feeling relieved. They knew that with the support of the King of Qin, the rumors and external pressures were no longer a threat.
Next, their task is to work with the King of Qin to uncover the conspiracy of the Bashe Clan and the Demon Clan, and restore peace to the Demon Realm.
After a conversation with Jiang Jingzhi and Xu Xiaoxiao in his study, the King of Qin immediately ordered a secret investigation. He dispatched his most trusted guards to various parts of the imperial city to gather clues about the collusion between the Bashe Clan and the Demon Clan.
These guards were all elites among the demon race. They were cautious and adept at concealing their whereabouts, quietly moving through the shadows of the imperial city, trying to trace the rumors back to their source.
However, the Bashe clan had a deep-rooted influence among the demons and many informants. Before long, the Bashe clan discovered the King of Qin's investigation. When the Bashe clan chief Ao Kun learned of the news, his face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip from it.
He knew that if the conspiracy were exposed, the Bashe tribe would face annihilation. Therefore, Ao Kun summoned several elders of the tribe to discuss countermeasures urgently in a hidden cave.
"That old man, the King of Qin, has actually started investigating us. We absolutely cannot let him succeed!" Ao Kun said through gritted teeth.
An elder squinted and suggested in a sinister tone, "We can create chaos and plunge the capital into turmoil, so that the King of Qin will have no time to attend to the investigation."
A ruthless glint flashed in Ao Kun's eyes, and he nodded in agreement: "Let's do it that way! Also, send people to assassinate those guys who might become key witnesses, so they can't testify against us."
Soon, the Bashe tribe began their operation. They first instigated a large-scale brawl in the market of the imperial city. The Bashe tribe's subordinates deliberately provoked trouble, causing conflicts with other demon tribes, and the two sides fought fiercely.
In an instant, the market was in chaos. Stalls were overturned, goods were scattered all over the ground, and people fled in panic. The chaos spread rapidly, and the entire market fell out of control.
Meanwhile, the guards in charge of the investigation also encountered trouble. While tracking an important clue, they were ambushed by assassins from the Bashe tribe.
These assassins were agile and ruthless. Although the guards fought back fiercely, several of them were injured. In the midst of the fierce battle, one of the guards finally learned the whereabouts of the key witness from the assassin, but unfortunately he was hit by a poisoned arrow shot by the assassin before he died and died on the spot.
After learning about the chaos in the imperial city, Jiang Jingzhi and Xu Xiaoxiao realized that it must be a conspiracy by the Bashe tribe. They decided to take the initiative to protect the demons who might become key witnesses. With the help of Lan Ji and Mu Zhusheng, the two began to search for the witnesses throughout the imperial city.
They first arrived at the home of an old man who had witnessed the contact between the Bashe tribe and the demon tribe. When they arrived, they found the old man's home in a mess, clearly having been attacked by the Bashe tribe. The old man was hiding in a corner, trembling.
"Grandpa, are you alright?" Xu Xiaoxiao quickly stepped forward and asked with concern.
The old man looked at them in terror and stammered, "Those people...those people came to kill me, saying that if I dared to talk nonsense, they would wipe out my whole family."
Jiang Jingzhi comforted him, "Old man, don't worry. We were sent by the King of Qin to protect you. As long as you tell us what you know, we will definitely ensure your and your family's safety."
The old man hesitated for a moment, but finally told the whole story of what he had seen. It turned out that during one of his outings, he saw several elders of the Bashe clan meeting secretly with several mysterious men in black robes in an abandoned house. Although he couldn't hear what they were saying, he could tell from their expressions and actions that things were definitely not simple.
As soon as Jiang Jingzhi and the others came out of the old man's house, they found that a group of Bashe clan subordinates had surrounded them.
The leader was a burly man from the Bashe tribe. He sneered, "You actually dare to come? Today, none of you will leave alive!"
Jiang Jingzhi remained calm, drew his sword, and said, "You are not enough to take our lives!"
The two sides instantly engaged in fierce combat.
The Bashe tribe's subordinates attacked relentlessly, but Jiang Jingzhi and the others were equally fearless. Xu Xiaoxiao used her magic, and beams of spiritual energy flashed, repelling the charging enemies. Lan Ji used the magic of the demon race to assist from the side. In an instant, swords flashed and battle cries shook the heavens.
During the battle, Jiang Jingzhi noticed that the enemy seemed to be deliberately stalling for time, and he had a bad feeling. He suddenly realized that the Bashe Clan was probably trying to lure them away so that they could deal with the other witnesses.
Therefore, he decisively ordered: "We can't linger any longer; we must protect the others as soon as possible!"
The group fought their way out and headed toward the location of the next witness. Along the way, they encountered several more attacks from the Bashe tribe, but they managed to escape each time thanks to their outstanding strength and tacit cooperation.
Meanwhile, King Qin also became aware of the sabotage activities of the Bashe tribe. On the one hand, he increased the control over the imperial city and sent more soldiers to maintain order. On the other hand, he personally participated in the investigation and worked closely with Jiang Jingzhi and others.
In a fierce confrontation, Jiang Jingzhi and his companions finally succeeded in protecting all the key witnesses and safely delivering them to the King of Qin. The testimonies of these witnesses became crucial evidence in exposing the conspiracy of the Bashe tribe.
Faced with overwhelming evidence, the King of Qin was furious. He immediately ordered the mobilization of a large army to launch a full-scale annihilation of the Bashe tribe. Jiang Jingzhi and others will also join the demon army on the final journey to expose the conspiracy of the Bashe tribe and the demons, and fight for the peace of the demon realm.
With the support of the King of Qin, Jiang Jingzhi and others worked closely with the demon race and collected crucial evidence of the Bashe clan's collusion with the demon race. It seemed that the truth was about to be revealed to the world.
However, the spies planted by the demon race in the demon race's capital city quickly relayed this critical situation back. When the demon race's high command learned that the plan might be exposed, they were furious and decided to take a desperate gamble. They sent experts to attack the capital city, attempting to eliminate all those in the know before the conspiracy was fully exposed, while creating greater chaos to cover up their crimes.
One day, dark clouds suddenly gathered over the imperial city, and demonic mist rolled in. Demon experts, like black meteors, swooped down from the clouds and instantly descended on every corner of the imperial city.
They exuded a strong demonic aura, and wherever they went, the demon people panicked and screamed. These demon experts were powerful and had strange magic. Ordinary demon soldiers were no match for them and were quickly scattered.
"Oh no! The demons are attacking!" The patrolling soldiers cried out in terror. The alarm blared throughout the entire imperial city, and the bells rang urgently, announcing the sudden crisis.
Upon learning the news, the King of Qin immediately summoned the elite forces of the demon race to prepare for battle. "Send down the order: all soldiers must hold their posts and protect the people of the imperial city!"
His expression was cold and stern, his gaze fixed firmly on the rampaging demons in the sky, his heart filled with anger and worry.
Jiang Jingzhi and the others reacted quickly, wielding their longswords and charging into the battlefield without hesitation. "It seems the demons are desperate. We absolutely cannot let them succeed!" Jiang Jingzhi gripped his sword tightly, his eyes gleaming with determination.
Xu Xiaoxiao also brandished her spirit sword, gathering spiritual power around her, which transformed into dazzling rays of light that shot towards the demons.
Each sword beam contained immense power, and upon striking the demons, it emitted a violent explosion.
"These wretched demons, I'll beat you to a pulp today!" she shouted, throwing the sword-shaped balloon in her hand at the demons, trying to buy more time for the defense of the imperial city.
Lan Ji and Mu Zhusheng were not to be outdone. They fought alongside the demon soldiers, using the demon's magic and superb martial arts to engage in a fierce battle with the demons. On the battlefield, swords flashed and shouts of battle were deafening, and the two sides were locked in a fierce stalemate.
During the battle, Jiang Jingzhi noticed that the demons' attacks seemed to have a strange rhythm. They were not in a hurry to break through the defenses, but instead carried out harassing attacks in various areas, as if they were waiting for something. He felt uneasy and decided to go deep into the enemy ranks to find out what was going on.