Seeing that Emperor Liang Sheng had no reaction, Wei Zhongxian immediately signaled the little eunuchs beside him, who specifically carried the head around all the court officials.
The court officials, whether Prime Minister or Chief Grand Secretary, all recalled the rumors from the past.
No, or rather, the truth!
Slaughter of fifty thousand!
Could it really be true?
Every single official in the great hall was a little panicked!
Seeing these officials, who were usually so imposing and never deigned to look at him, a mere eunuch, now all silent as cicadas in winter, Wei Zhongxian felt both triumphant and excited.
If the Emperor was so formidable, then he, Wei Zhongxian, a treacherous minister...
No, he, Wei Zhongxian, was not a treacherous minister.
He, Wei Zhongxian, was the Emperor's most loyal slave.
Thinking of this, Wei Zhongxian grew even more pleased, already planning how to publicize the Emperor's miracle after the court session ended.
He wanted everyone in the world to know that Emperor Liang Sheng could truly blast a person's body apart with a single spear.
It would be best if everyone in the world believed that the Emperor had indeed slaughtered 50,000 Imperial Guards.
This way, the entire Great Liang Dynasty would no longer have any unrest.
And he, Wei Zhongxian, the Emperor's most loyal slave, would be able to continue to wield power and influence.
Emperor Liang Sheng, however, had no time to care about such matters at this moment.
Emperor Liang Sheng meticulously studied the transparent panel before him.
He confirmed that no one else could see it, only he could.
And he could even operate it!
For example, with a gentle tap.
【True Son of Heaven's Destiny: Formed from the grievances of fifty thousand Imperial Guards who could not escape, it requires the achievement of the imperial throne and personal killing with the East Wind Great Spear to take effect! After taking effect, for each person killed, their remaining lifespan can be converted into True Son of Heaven's Destiny!】
【True Son of Heaven's Destiny: Can be used to increase lifespan, or to practice martial arts, or to deduce and comprehend the Dao!】
So that's how it is.
Damn it, what a waste, if he had known, he would have killed 100,000 Imperial Guards back then.
Emperor Liang Sheng did not feel that he had wasted the first half of his life; instead, he recalled when he fought for the empire with his own fists and feet, and in the final battle, he softened his heart and spared 50,000 Imperial Guards!
If he had killed 100,000 Imperial Guards, perhaps there would have been no need for conversion.
At the same time, outside the capital, a young man riding a seasoned horse had just arrived at the city gate.
“General Shenwu is here, hurry and open the city gates.”
Unbeknownst to him, a massive army had already gathered behind the young man.
Every man and horse was armored, moving in perfect unison, their hooves shaking the ground!
Even the guards on the city wall felt this tremor.
“It’s General Shenwu~”
“General Shenwu is here, quickly open the city gates.”
None of the capital's guards had not heard of General Shenwu's might.
General Zhang Tianbao single-handedly defended Tianmen Pass, guarding the northern border of the Great Liang Empire, preventing the Icefield Blood Clan from invading for 10 years.
Now, his sudden appearance in the capital excited every guard on the city wall!
But there was still a sense of alarm.
For example, a general from a noble family reacted.
“Open for what?! General Shenwu is not allowed to return to the capital without an imperial edict. This is rebellion!”
“Ha, rebellion? This General is here to capture the king and clear the ruler’s side!” General Zhang Tianbao laughed heartily, his voice echoing to the heavens, heard not only by the guards on the city wall but also by the common people within the capital.
“Protecting the King?”
In the True Son of Heaven Hall of the imperial palace, many officials also heard this voice.
“Your Majesty, this~” Wei Zhongxian suddenly lost his excitement, even feeling a little panicked.
Although His Majesty still possessed valor, His Majesty was truly old!
It is said that even the best fist fears the young and strong.
General Zhang Tianbao was known to be able to enter the Indestructible Vajra state of a seasoned horse.
Could His Majesty be his match?
Below the great hall, the assembled officials all showed thoughtful expressions.
Emperor Liang Sheng seemed to possess the martial prowess of the rumors.
And General Zhang Tianbao was also a ruthless man; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to guard the northern border alone, preventing the Icefield Blood Clan from easily invading!
It was just that they didn't know why Zhang Tianbao suddenly wanted to protect the king.
It couldn't really be to kill them, could it?
Impossible!
Among the officials, none were fools.
Protecting the King was a ruse to deceive the world.
Perfect, let this General Tianbao come and test him.
“Why are all my beloved ministers silent?” Emperor Liang Sheng had just activated the True Son of Heaven's Destiny and gained one year of True Son of Heaven's Destiny.
Emperor Liang Sheng immediately added that year of True Son of Heaven's Destiny to his own lifespan.
Suddenly, Emperor Liang Sheng felt much younger.
Now, encountering General Shenwu coming to protect the king, how could Emperor Liang Sheng not be happy?
This was truly a pillow delivered when one was sleepy.
What a good person!
“Your Majesty, your valor is like that of a celestial being; your humble servants congratulate Your Majesty on your triumph!” Minister of the Inner Cabinet Qi Liancheng had long lost his former composure.
Thinking of the great mistake he had made earlier.
Qi Liancheng no longer cared about his original style and directly shifted towards the character of a fawning sycophant!
“Hahaha!” Emperor Liang Sheng laughed heartily, “Beloved Minister Qi, there’s no need for this, I don’t mind!”
As Emperor Liang Sheng spoke, he stepped down from his imperial seat, treading the Divine Dragon's Tail path, and walked down directly, patting Qi Liancheng’s shoulder.
“We have been ruler and subject for several decades; how could I mind?”
“Thank you, Your Majesty!” Qi Liancheng bowed, head lowered, his nervous heart finally relaxing. “Your Majesty, that General Shenwu, no, that traitor, suddenly arrived in the capital and even dared to use martial arts true sound to shake the entire capital. This is rebellion!”
“Your Majesty, your humble servant also believes so.” Prime Minister Liu Kuangyin, for the first time, did not oppose Qi Liancheng, even cooperating with him.
Seeing that the Prime Minister also said this, the other officials in the court almost all reacted, congratulating Emperor Liang Sheng, speaking only pleasant words, and simultaneously denouncing General Zhang Tianbao as a traitor.
“Stop!” Emperor Liang Sheng was already tired of these words and waved his hand to stop them directly!
“Come, follow me to see!” Emperor Liang Sheng said and walked out.
Slightly looking up, seeing Emperor Liang Sheng's heels disappear from sight, Minister of the Inner Cabinet Qi Liancheng couldn't help but glance at Prime Minister Liu Kuangyin!
Their eyes met with intense emotion, as if countless unspoken words were conveyed in that single glance.
But in the next instant, this unspoken understanding was broken.
“Beloved Minister Qi Liancheng, I heard you have a beautiful young daughter~”
Emperor Liang Sheng’s voice, coming from an unknown source, clearly resonated throughout the entire hall.
For a moment, the officials were startled.
Martial arts true sound!
The proof of a Martial Arts Grandmaster!
“Your Majesty is wise!” Prime Minister Liu Kuangyin exclaimed first, directly taking over the job of the Grand Eunuch Wei Zhongxian.
He immediately received a glare from Wei Zhongxian.
“Hmph! Those who know would say he’s the Prime Minister, but those who don’t might think he’s some kind of~” Wei Zhongxian was about to say 'eunuch' but then realized that would be like a monk scolding a bald man, so he stopped himself.
He then looked at Minister of the Inner Cabinet Qi Liancheng, “Lord Qi Liancheng, our family congratulates you.”
“This~” Qi Liancheng was about to speak but was directly interrupted by Wei Zhongxian. “Lord Qi, His Majesty doesn’t have any heirs yet!”
These words immediately sent Qi Liancheng into a flurry of thoughts.
That’s right!
Although Emperor Liang Sheng had a large harem when he was young, it was strangely cursed; he had no sons, not even daughters.
Later, as he aged, Emperor Liang Sheng, unlike the emperors of other empires on the Tianlong Continent who frantically held beauty pageants, was quite peculiar, seemingly having lost interest in such matters.
Now, suddenly mentioning his young daughter, this~
If it were before, Qi Liancheng might not have been willing.
But now, seeing that Emperor Liang Sheng was at least at the Martial Arts Grandmaster realm.
Old? So what?
Qi Liancheng no longer bothered to greet the officials of the same faction; with an excited expression, he directly ran out.
At the same time, the other officials eligible to attend court also reacted, rushing out one after another.
“Look, that’s the Prime Minister, and that’s that minister. Eh? Why is there someone who looks neither male nor female?”
“Shh, lower your voice. That’s the Grand Eunuch Wei Zhongxian.”
“What’s going on? Why are they all rushing out? Are they going to welcome a new emperor?”
The common people in the capital had many things, but especially broad horizons.
Coupled with having just heard General Shenwu’s martial arts true sound.
They naturally made these associations!
On the other side, General Shenwu, who was in many imaginations about to replace Emperor Liang Sheng, was facing a formidable enemy.
“Hey, what do you guys say, can Emperor Liang Sheng still turn the tables?”
At the earlier tea stall, there were already spectators who had noticed this scene outside the capital, and now they were naturally full of curiosity!