The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 482 - 294: Decapitation Strategy

Chapter 482: Chapter 294: Decapitation Strategy

Qing Yu’s method was actually very simple: to kill.

Kill the Prince.

Prince Feng Tianming had been wounded by the Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword and his Dragon Energy stolen by Qing Yu. This added insult to injury and now he was merely clinging to life.

With his current physical state, hoping to complete the Nirvana Ceremony was purely a pipe dream.

He needed a blood relative to bear the pressure of the Nirvana Ceremony for him; otherwise, it wouldn’t rejuvenate him but would send him directly to hell.

Conveniently, Feng Chaonan was also being pushed to the brink by Feng Qiwu and the Empress, and was about to make a desperate move. Qing Yu could take this chance to strike him down.

"From yesterday, Feng Chaonan has covertly ordered the assassins of the Azure Dragon Association to wantonly slaughter the court officials. It’s not just in the Divine Capital, even officials from other places are being targeted by that bastard Feng Chaonan. He must have a death wish!!"

Inside the Imperial Palace, the normally regal and graceful Empress was now red-faced with anger, cursing without any concern for decorum.

"That bastard is doing everything backwards. Even if I kill him, His Majesty will not blame me when he awakens. Hmph, he really is asking for death!"

"Tributor Qi, Tao Gong," the Empress suddenly called out.

Qi Sibo and Tao Qiucui silently stepped forward.

"Mother..." Feng Qiwu called out.

"My son, no need for further words. Your mother is going to have that bastard killed right now," the Empress said, cutting him off with a gesture of her hand.

"Now that the Si Family has already shifted their support to Qiwu and Si Ze has long left Feng Chaonan’s side, the highest level of martial strength among the assassins of the Azure Dragon Association that Feng Chaonan relies on doesn’t exceed the Divine Origin Realm; they are not to be feared. The two of you can implement a decapitation strategy and directly raid Feng Chaonan Mansion, ending his life.

Tonight, I want to see that bastard’s head," the killing intent was written all over the beautiful face of the Empress, making her appear like a charming Asura.

"We will fulfill your wish, Your Highness," Qi Sibo and Tao Qiucui said in unison.

The two immediately left to take Feng Chaonan’s life.

And with their strength, Feng Chaonan, who had no True Pill Realm masters to protect him, was left with no escape but death.

The longstanding thorn in her side was about to perish; the Empress’s face flushed with excitement again—not from anger this time but from exhilaration.

"It’s a pity that wretched woman secretly went to the Si Family; I won’t be able to see her look of despair. But she has no idea that her maiden family has already changed sides. Her so-called plea for help was empty right from the start."

"Mother," Feng Qiwu voiced his concerns again.

The Empress of today was someone quite foreign to Feng Qiwu.

The Empress of the past—dignified, kind-hearted—was a good mother and indeed a paragon of virtue for all under heaven. Yet today’s Empress, it had to be said, somewhat shook Feng Qiwu’s principles.

Alas! Seeing the expression on Feng Qiwu’s face, the tides of excitement in the Empress’s heart receded like water, leaving behind only a sigh in her heart.

’This foolish child, I initially taught him to be too honest,’ the Empress thought with a sense of helplessness.

In the beginning, to allow Feng Qiwu to grasp the concept of "Vast Righteous Qi," and to become a disciple of Zhuge Longsu, Prince Feng Tianming and the Empress had shielded him from the indifference of the Imperial Family, nurturing him into a gentleman completely at odds with the Imperial Family.

Feng Qiwu did not disappoint them, becoming the closed-door disciple of Zhuge Longsu and receiving his true teachings.

But now, whether such upbringing was good or bad was debatable. While Feng Qiwu had indeed become Zhuge Longsu’s closed-door disciple and made rapid progress in "Vast Righteous Qi," he was unable to cope with the cruelty of the Imperial Family.

"My son, Feng Chaonan is now insane and will surely kill us if we don’t kill him first. Moreover, he has thrown the court into chaos; for the sake of Great Zhou’s stability and prosperity, Feng Chaonan must die. Do you understand?" The Empress, with no alternative, could only try to persuade with a heavy heart.

"I understand," Feng Qiwu was not one to feign ignorance or act saintly without cause. He knew that Northern Zhou could no longer tolerate Feng Chaonan’s disturbances. Although his heart was reluctant, he also knew that his Sixth Prince Brother was beyond saving.

"That’s good," the Empress smiled sweetly.

At this moment, she seemed to turn back into the nurturing mother Feng Qiwu was familiar with, gradually calming his heart.

"My son, rest assured, Mother will never let what happened to your elder brother happen again. Mother will ensure you become the Crown Prince, and eventually succeed the great throne."

The Empress caressed Feng Qiwu’s cheek, speaking softly, "All my son needs to do is wait. Once Feng Chaonan’s rebellion is quelled, Mother will issue a decree for you to marry the Si family’s young mistress."

"Thank you, Mother," mentioning Si Qingwei, a touch of tenderness appeared on Feng Qiwu’s face. What was she doing now?

Seeing the gentleness on her son’s face, the Empress also let go of her killing intent towards the Si family.

After all, they would be family in the future. Even though Si Yunxin had orchestrated a plot that nearly led to her downfall in the past, the Empress thought she could endure it as long as her son was happy.

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On the other side, after leaving the Imperial Palace, Qi Sibo and Tao Qiucui went straight to Feng Chaonan’s mansion.

Despite the vastness of Divine Capital, under the swift pace of two True Pill Realm experts, it took but a moment before they arrived outside Feng Chaonan’s residence.

The perimeter of Feng Chaonan’s residence was still heavily patrolled by the City Guard Army, sealing it tight.

After Si Ze returned, Si Haofeng had quietly made his way to Feng Jiu’s side. Although Feng Chaonan had recruited a few Divine Origin Realm Martial Artists, their strength could not give him peace of mind.

Hence, the City Guard Army protecting him was even more numerous.

Moreover, countless assassins from the Azure Dragon Association were lurking in the shadows within the mansion.

However, to the two True Pill Realm experts, such defenses were as fragile and laughable as sand piled into a fortress.

Qi Sibo and Tao Qiucui exchanged a glance, then struck simultaneously.

"Green Spirit Sword Technique."

"Refining Void Palm."

Sword Qi surged, brilliantly spreading forth, unstoppable.

Palm force blazed, striking from above, splitting the earth asunder.

Under the actions of the two True Pill Realm experts, even the valiant City Guard Army was nothing more than grass in the wind, collapsing upon confrontation.

In just two moves, nearly a third of the City Guard Army lay dead, the rest suffering injuries light or severe, and even the fortified gate and walls of the mansion were toppled by the residual force of the Refining Void Palm.

The defensive perimeter outside Feng Chaonan’s mansion could not stop the advance of the two True Pill Realm experts.

"By order of Her Majesty the Empress and the Imperial Prince Regent, Sixth Prince Feng Chaonan has committed unforgivable crimes against the Hundred Officials through his treachery and assassination attempts. Feng Chaonan, you are commanded to surrender," Qi Sibo shouted loudly.

Amplified by robust True Qi, his voice echoed through a good part of Divine Capital City. Naturally, Feng Chaonan could hear it.

Yet, he did not show himself.

"Think you can escape our search by hiding?" Tao Qiucui sneered.

With her and Qi Sibo’s capabilities, they had already sensed Feng Chaonan’s presence upon reaching the residence. Calling out was merely a formality to legitimize their actions.

They had no expectation that Feng Chaonan would willingly surrender.