"Wolf Army?"
Zhuge Sheng's icy gaze fell upon the person at the front of the Wolf Army, devoid of any human warmth. "You arrive at precisely the right moment."
"Hear my command, apprehend Bai Zihe!"
However...
The one leading the Wolf Army this time was none other than Zhan Tianlong.
How could he possibly oppose Bai Zihe!
Zhan Tianlong completely ignored the Emperor.
He strode directly to Bai Zihe's side and clasped his fists. "Young Master, we heard of the upheaval in the capital and have rushed here with two hundred thousand Wolf Army soldiers to provide support."
"The Wolf Army is the sharpest sword in the Young Master's hand."
"Where its edge points, none can stand against it!"
"Please, Young Master, issue your orders!"
He shouted.
The two hundred thousand Wolf Army soldiers' morale surged. They let out earth-shattering roars in unison, truly displaying unparalleled might. "Please, Young Master, issue your orders."
Zhuge Sheng's eyes suddenly narrowed.
He had long heard that the million-strong Wolf Army was a peculiar unit within Great Xia, loyal to no one but its direct command. To think they would arrive today to reinforce Bai Zihe.
"Tianlong."
Bai Zihe's expression was calm, accustomed to this long ago. "The current Emperor is tyrannical and has committed heinous acts of slaughter, causing my mother to lose her family and her home."
"Today..."
"It is time to demand an explanation."
"You all, listen to my command. Wait for the opportune moment to act!"
Bai Zihe did not shy away from Zhuge Sheng, issuing his orders directly in front of him.
"Yes!"
Zhan Tianlong responded loudly.
"You..."
Zhuge Sheng was instantly enraged.
His chilling gaze fixed on Zhan Tianlong's face, filled with ferocity and murderous intent. "Do you intend to oppose me?"
"I am the current Emperor."
"With a single command, the entire Great Xia will prostrate themselves at my feet."
"Do you..."
"Not fear divine retribution and a fatal end?"
In his anger, Zhuge Sheng still possessed the majesty of an Emperor. His booming shouts echoed through the heavens, as if those who defied him would incur divine wrath.
But Zhan Tianlong was not someone to be easily dealt with!
"Emperor?"
He sneered, not taking Zhuge Sheng seriously at all. "You may command the masses, but you cannot command my Wolf Army!"
"Wolf Army, heed my command!"
"Guard the Young Master's sides, make no mistake."
"Anyone who dares to attack, no matter who they are, will be killed—without—mercy!"
He spoke each word deliberately, his resolve unquestionable.
Zhuge Sheng was already at the peak of his fury.
In these past few days.
First, Bai Zihe killed the Crown Prince Zhuge Changge, then massacred the Ten Dragon Guards, and finally pursued him all the way to the Imperial Hall!
If not for the intervention of the Imperial City's guardian, the Sword Saint Liu Wen, he would have died!
And now...
Even the Wolf Army was opposing him, protecting Bai Zihe...
"All troops, heed my command!"
Zhuge Sheng's internal organs churned, as if his chest would explode. He let out a roar of fury. "Apprehend Bai Zihe at all costs!"
"Whoever can capture him..."
"I shall reward them with a hundred billion, bestow a mansion, and grant them the title of Marquis with ten thousand households!"
Under such lavish rewards, there would surely be brave souls!
Hearing such rewards, the experts who had accompanied him were all moved. They immediately became eager to act, preparing to step forward.
"Dong!"
"Dong!"
"Dong!"
Another sound arose.
Dull yet shocking, like thousands of drums beating in unison, like mountains and rivers roaring in anger.
All the Imperial City's experts paused, including Zhuge Sheng. Everyone followed the sound with their eyes.
At the eastern horizon.
A figure soared through the air, arriving with a dashing demeanor, swift and sudden.
She brought with her peerless elegance and magnificent bearing.
Like the bloom of spring and the fullness of autumn.
It was Bai Zihe's senior disciple sister, Shangguan Xianling, who was also the deputy commander of the Wolf Army!
The next moment.
She landed gracefully before Bai Zihe.
Behind her, hundreds of thousands of Wolf Army soldiers also arrived instantly, arraying themselves on Bai Zihe's other side, mirroring Zhan Tianlong's position.
Flanked on both sides, providing complete protection.
"I'd like to see..."
Shangguan Xianling's clear gaze fell upon Zhuge Sheng's face, as cold as frost and snow. "Who dares to lay a hand on my junior disciple today!"
These words were naturally meant for Zhuge Sheng to hear.
"Shangguan Xianling, are you rebelling?"
Zhuge Sheng roared in fury, his face so grim it seemed water would drip from it. "Do you truly believe I dare not strike at your Wolf Army, dare not slaughter you indiscriminately!"
"Slaughter?"
Shangguan Xianling let out a disdainful scoff. "I advise you to return quickly, lest you perish here and regret it too late."
"Hahahahaha—"
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Sheng laughed in extreme anger.
His laughter pierced the clouds, soaring to the heavens, startling passing geese, and scattering lingering clouds!
"I'd like to see..."
"In this world, who is there that I, the Emperor, cannot kill!"
Immediately, Zhuge Sheng looked around and ordered with palpable killing intent. "You are ordered to apprehend Bai Zihe, make no mistake. Anyone who dares to obstruct..."
"Will be killed along with them!"
Zhuge Sheng had been deploying his troops and strategizing for days, with thorough preparations.
In fact.
He had long anticipated the Wolf Army's insubordination, and had specifically dispatched his own army to counter any unexpected situations!
"Do you truly wish for death?"
Shangguan Xianling looked at Zhuge Sheng, a peculiar smile appearing on her face. "Guess what preparations I made before coming here?"
As these words were spoken, Zhuge Sheng's eye twitched violently.
The Wolf Army's might was unparalleled, not just in name, but in actual combat effectiveness.
Besides every soldier being an elite of the million-strong Wolf Army, they also possessed various modern equipment, such as fighter jets and firearms.
Even...
The "great power's heavy weapons," known as extreme firearms, were under the Wolf Army's control.
Zhuge Sheng, considering this, became visibly uneasy.
Shangguan Xianling sneered. "Before coming here, I had already issued orders for all heavy weapons to target the capital."
"Once the wind stirs in the imperial city, all cannons will fire."
Shangguan Xianling said it lightly, but Zhuge Sheng's mind was filled with sweat.
This was a suicide pact.
Heavy firearms...
They far surpassed the scope of ordinary martial artists' confrontations. Under indiscriminate fire coverage, there was only a dead end.
There's a saying that goes well.
All lack of confidence stems from insufficient firepower.
And now, Shangguan Xianling had made her arrangements meticulously. It seemed they would not be able to capture Bai Zihe today.
"You are ruthless."
Zhuge Sheng stared coldly at Shangguan Xianling, taking a deep breath.
His eyes flickered, clearly weighing the gains and losses.
After a moment, he looked at Bai Zihe. "I know you desperately want to know the truth of what happened back then."
"Let's make a deal."
"On the day Dragon Island opens, if you bring our people with you, I will tell you about the Lin family incident."
Bai Zihe's brow furrowed slightly.
The Emperor of the Gentleman Thief wanted to go to Dragon Island, the Japanese wanted to go to Dragon Island, the Russians wanted to go to Dragon Island, the God's Left Wing assassin group wanted to go to Dragon Island, and even Zhuge Sheng wanted to go to Dragon Island!
Dragon Island...
Exuding a magical aura.
Exuding temptation.
Everyone yearned for Dragon Island.
"Good!"
Before Bai Zihe could reply, Shangguan Xianling agreed on his behalf. "This matter is settled."
"It's a deal!"
A barely perceptible gleam flashed across Zhuge Sheng's somber face.
"Everyone..."
"Withdraw!"
Zhuge Sheng gave Bai Zihe a deep look, then issued his command and left.
After he left.
Bai Zihe asked, puzzled. "Senior Disciple Sister, why did you agree to him?"
Since Dragon Island held profound secrets, and Zhuge Sheng had been plotting for so long, they should have prevented him from going.
Shangguan Xianling did not answer, but lightly clapped her hands.
As her palms met.
Someone emerged from within her ranks.
Bai Zihe looked intently. The person was none other than Zhuge Sheng!
No.
He wasn't the same Zhuge Sheng from before, only identical in height and appearance. The only difference was the aura Bai Zihe, a cultivator in the Deity Transformation realm, sensed!
There was much more to this than met the eye.