【The Empire of the Divine Eagle】(Volume 4, Chapter 76)

Chapter 76 Princess Qianyang

"Miss Lu, it's a pleasure to have you here. How long has it been since we last met?" A young man with thick eyebrows and large eyes

stepped forward, laughing heartily. His attire was magnificent, yet his status remained unreadable. His tone was

casual showed signs of weariness, as if he hadn't had a proper rest in a long time.

Lu Qing slightly curtsied, offering a bow, and softly said, "Good morning, Your Highness the First Prince."

Wu Tianjiao, standing behind her, was startled upon hearing this. He hadn't expected this ordinary young man to be the First

Prince of Emperor Tianshou, Yuwen Shengshi, and couldn't help but glance at him a few more times. Under his divine sense, he felt that the First Prince Yuwen Shengshi

's strength was decent, but only decent; he was merely an eighth-level martial artist, and even in his lifetime, he would likely have no hope

of breaking through to the Heavenly Martial level.

It must be said that the members of the Yuwen royal family seemed to lack the talent for cultivation. Apart from the founding emperor Yuwen

Ying, no other outstanding top-tier martial artist had emerged.

After Lu Chong greeted them, he prepared to visit Emperor Tianshou. Yuwen Shengshi's expression was grim and

grave After a long pause, he said, "Follow me."

Wu Tianjiao stood behind the Lu siblings, but Yuwen Shengshi seemed oblivious, as if he

already knew everything. He simply led the way, talking to Lu Qing, his eyes seemingly only on her,

ignoring Lu Chong and Wu Tianjiao.

Wu Tianjiao was intrigued: "It seems this Crown Prince is quite interested in Lu Qing, quite fond of her!"

The group left the main hall, revealing a sizable plaza at one end,

with an even taller palace at the other.

As they crossed the plaza, Wu Tianjiao glanced up and noticed dozens of Black Hawk Knights circling overhead

, monitoring every move on the mountaintop. A chill ran down his spine. The Black Hawk Knights were part of the Divine Eagle Empire's air force

, usually controlled by the Cao family. Could this be Cao family territory?

Wu Tianjiao's senses were extremely sharp. He clearly noticed the gazes of more than a dozen Black Hawk Knights sweeping

over . However, upon seeing that Yuwen Shengshi was leading the way, most of the Black Hawk Knights shifted their attention

elsewhere, with only a few keeping their eyes fixed on Wu Tianjiao.

Wu Tianjiao didn't take this seriously. His sudden appearance here, if it didn't attract enough attention,

would be a dereliction of duty by the Imperial Guards.

The three quickly crossed the plaza to the other side, but instead of entering the magnificent palace,

they turned a corner and continued forward through a corridor on the right side of the palace.

The stone corridor was sturdy and exquisite, with railings and domes covered in intricate reliefs and delicate decorations. Outside

the corridor were delightful gardens and pavilions. One wondered

what enormous price the Divine Eagle Empire had paid to transform the barren rocky mountain into this scene.

Yet, in such a beautiful place, armored soldiers and Imperial Guards were everywhere, and no matter

where one stood, it was impossible to escape their gaze.

Yuwen Shengshi chatted casually with the Lu siblings, their conversation seemingly light and relaxed, revealing

a . Wu Tianjiao followed silently behind Lu Qing, like a

devoted bodyguard.

A moment later, the four entered the depths of the palace, arriving at a smaller palace—presumably Emperor Tianshou

's sleeping quarters. The palace was heavily guarded, with sentries every five steps and patrols every ten. Hidden sentries were stationed in every

inconspicuous corner and high point, and even a dozen Black Hawk Knights hovered in the air

. The defenses were so tight that, without exaggeration, not even a fly could get in.

As soon as Wu Tianjiao appeared outside the palace, hundreds of eyes fell upon him, many of them

quite powerful. This created considerable pressure for him. He sensed the situation and couldn't help but marvel at the sheer number of imperial guards surrounding

this palace!

While surprised, Wu Tianjiao was also filled with doubt. He had come all the way up from the foot of the mountain, and the palace's

defenses were more stringent than any other place he had ever seen. Even a Saint-level expert

wouldn't necessarily succeed in an assassination attempt. What kind of place was this?

He looked at Lu Chong, who, noticing the question in his eyes, smiled slightly and whispered, "Brother Wu,

this is the sacred ground of our Divine Eagle Empire, the Sacred Eagle Palace of Eagle Mountain!"

"Sacred Eagle Palace!" Wu Tianjiao exclaimed in sudden realization, his expression solemn. "So this is the Sacred Eagle Palace!"

The Divine Eagle Empire was a nation that revered the eagle totem. Whether it was the royal family, officials, or commoners, every household

displayed eagle patterns. The eagle was the empire's sacred beast, its guardian deity. It all stemmed from the golden eagle, the pet of the

founding , Yuwen Ying.

Yuwen Ying's pet golden eagle played a crucial role in establishing the Divine Eagle Empire. In gratitude, Yuwen Ying

bestowed Tianwang Mountain, located on the outskirts of the capital, upon it, renaming it Eagle Mountain and designating it a sacred site of the empire. He also

built the Sacred Eagle Palace on the mountain for the golden eagle to reside in. While the Sacred

Eagle Palace was ostensibly for the golden eagle, it was, in reality, a magical beast; how could it be allowed

to live in a luxurious palace like a human? Ultimately, Yuwen Ying likely built the Sacred Eagle Palace primarily for his own summer retreat.

Over time, the Sacred Eagle Palace became the summer palace of successive emperors of the Divine Eagle Empire.

During the sweltering summer, Emperor Tianshou, instead of residing in the imperial palace, came to the Sacred Eagle Palace on Eagle Mountain, presumably to

escape the heat. However, living on the heavily guarded Eagle Mountain, if it were Wu Tianjiao, he would prefer a secluded

mountain retreat.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Yuwen Shengshi led the Lu siblings and Wu Tianjiao towards the palace

gates . Upon reaching the outside of the palace, they ceased their conversation, their faces solemn.

As the four stepped onto the stairs, a

guard, nearly nine feet tall and clad entirely in heavy armor, with only his eyes visible, emerged from the palace gates.

Wu Tianjiao was slightly surprised. This guard's weapon was a greatsword nearly five or six feet long. He

rarely saw anyone wielding a greatsword, yet he had encountered one in the Holy Eagle Palace today.

This greatsword, in terms of both weight and power, might not compare to his own Fallen Iron Greatsword, but it

weighed at least six or seven hundred pounds. Combined with the full-body armor that resembled an iron can, the weight of the two could probably crush

an ordinary person to death. Yet, this guard seemed to feel no weight at all, walking with light steps...

Inaudible, only the faint scraping of heavy armor could be heard.

"This is a master!" Wu Tianjiao thought with a chill. He tried releasing an extremely subtle wisp of spiritual energy

to probe the guard. He was shocked to discover that hidden beneath the heavy armor was a Royal Martial Master. He quickly withdrew his spiritual energy and

remained silent.

The guard bowed respectfully, and a rough voice came from inside the helmet, cold and devoid

of emotion: "Greetings, Your Highness the First Prince."

"Commander Lei Ying," Yuwen Shengshi nodded slightly in return, his attitude slightly respectful, and explained, "This is

Lu Chong, and this is Lu Qing. You've met them before; they've come to visit Father Emperor today." Upon hearing

this, Wu Tianjiao understood. The Royal Family had two major guard forces: the Imperial Guard and the

Forbidden Guard This Commander Lei Ying was presumably the commander of the Forbidden Guard.

"Greetings, Young Master Lu, Miss Lu." Lei Ying also bowed, glancing at Lu Qing. His bright

eyes widened in surprise, and he uttered a soft "Huh?" before asking, "Young Master Lu, Miss Lu, who

...who are you?"

Lei Ying's tone suddenly changed, his voice low and menacing as he stared intently at Wu Tianjiao behind the Lu siblings,

his gaze extremely wary, as

if facing a formidable enemy. Lei Ying couldn't help but be alarmed. The appearance of a stranger among the Holy Eagles was already a huge surprise, but what

was worse was that he couldn't discern the depth of this unfamiliar youth. To be precise, the young man before him

was unfathomable , the most terrifyingly powerful figure he had ever encountered. Just his presence alone gave him a

feeling of suffocation.

This oppressive aura was imperceptible to martial artists below the Emperor level; to others, this white-robed

youth was no different from an ordinary person.

Wu Tianjiao, knowing he couldn't hide from Lei Ying's perception, shrugged indifferently and remained silent.

Lu Qing stepped forward, took out the document again, and handed it to Lei Ying, saying, "Commander Lei Ying, this is

my father's edict. Please take a look."

Lei Ying took the document, opened it, and carefully read it through. Throughout the process, his expression remained

unchanged , his attention mostly focused on Wu Tianjiao.

After reading it, Lei Ying frowned, seemingly noticing something different. He

asked with some skepticism, "Is this truly the Grand Tutor's will?"

"Of course," Lu Qing replied proudly, though she seemed somewhat displeased. "Is this edict fake?" "That

's not what I meant. The edict is naturally genuine. I just don't understand the Grand Tutor's intentions…

" Lei Ying quickly explained, clearly showing his deep respect for Grand Tutor Lu.

"Commander Lei Ying, the Grand Tutor must have his reasons for doing this. You don't need to delve into it,"

Yuwen Shengshi interjected at the opportune moment, waving his hand to Lei Ying to indicate his stance.

"Alright then!" Lei Ying handed the document back to Lu Qing and said solemnly, "His Majesty is not yet awake. If

you wish to see him, please rest in the side hall. He will inform you when he is awake!"

Yuwen Shengshi nodded, while Wu Tianjiao frowned upon hearing this. He glanced at Chen Yang and thought to himself, "As

a monarch , one should hold court at dawn. But this Emperor Tianshou is different. Not only does he not hold court, but he has also moved to a suburban palace.

He doesn't care about state affairs at all. The sun is already high in the sky, and he's still sleeping. He's certainly living a very

comfortable !"

The palace was very spacious, and the decorations everywhere revealed the majesty and luxury of the royal family. Apart from a few

busy eunuchs and palace maids tiptoeing by, there was no other sound. It was very quiet.

After a few turns, Yuwen Shengshi led the Lu siblings into a room that was several hundred square meters in size.

Although the room was furnished with a lot of furniture, it still seemed empty and somewhat desolate. The room

had a high ceiling, nearly five zhang high. Large windows on all sides allowed the morning sun to stream in, making it very bright.

Yuwen Shengshi said to the Lu siblings, "You've traveled all night; you must be tired. Rest here for a while,

and I'll inform you when my father wakes up!"

Lu Chong nodded and exchanged a few polite words. After Yuwen Shengshi left, he gestured for Wu Tianjiao to sit down. Wu Tianjiao

was very dissatisfied with the siblings and sat down on the left, saying, "

What do you two want with me here? When did I become a guard for the Lu family?"

Lu Chong chuckled and said, "Brother Wu, don't be angry. We had no choice. Otherwise,

how could you have entered the Holy Eagle Palace? You saw how tight the guards are; ordinary people can't get in! You

had to pretend to be our guard to avoid attracting attention and suspicion." "!"

Wu Tianjiao was completely bewildered and asked, puzzled, "Don't the people outside... recognize me?"

Lu Chong laughed, "The Imperial Guards here never leave Eagle Mountain. Even if they've heard of you, they've never seen

you, so they don't recognize you! Besides, who would pay attention to a mere guard! Brother Wu,

you know the current situation in the court, so just bear with it!"

Lu Qing pouted, "What? Is it

beneath ?"

"No! No!" Wu Tianjiao replied casually. On the way here, he had

argued , and he was tired of it. He stretched and yawned, saying, "Is there a bed here? I didn't

sleep at all last night, I need to sleep for a while!"

"Lazybones!" Lu Qing scolded angrily, "His Majesty wants to see you, you'll die if you don't sleep!"

Lu Chong said, "Sister, let Brother Wu sleep for a while! We'll call him when His Majesty summons him!"

Wu Tianjiao was indeed a bit tired. From Taigu Mountain to Biyue Manor, and then from Biyue Manor to the capital, he had

n't had a good night's sleep. In addition, he had traveled by carriage for half the night. Even someone as strong as iron would feel tired.

The bed in the Holy Eagle Palace was large and comfortable. Wu Tianjiao only intended to take a nap, but he ended up sleeping

until sunset , and another day had passed.

As night fell, Lu Chong summoned Wu Tianjiao, saying that His Majesty the Emperor Tianshou was hosting a banquet for him at the Zixia Palace to

welcome him. Wu Tianjiao tidied his appearance and followed Lu Chong to the Zixia Palace.

Night had fallen, and the Holy Eagle Palace was almost completely dark, appearing lifeless and devoid of any vitality. This

made Wu Tianjiao feel tense, as if a storm was brewing.

Just as they reached the Zixia Palace, the heavy bronze doors slowly opened, and Yuwen Shengshi strode out.

He emerged, his face as usual, a smile playing on his lips. He cupped his hands and said, "Young Master Lu, Father said it was about

time and ordered me to come and greet you. I didn't expect to find you here so soon after the door opened! Hehe, please come

in ! Father has been waiting for you in the hall for quite some time!"

Looking at Yuwen Shengshi's somewhat stiff smile, Wu Tianjiao felt a strange flutter in his heart for some reason

. Lu Chong smiled and nodded, giving Wu Tianjiao a wink before striding into the Golden Eagle Hall.

Inside, the atmosphere was

completely different from the somber silence outside. The hall was brightly lit, resplendent in gold and jade, extremely luxurious, filled with the aroma of wine mixed with a strong scent of perfume, creating a strange and eerie fragrance.

Upon entering the hall, Wu Tianjiao immediately sensed a strange atmosphere surrounding him.

He possessed extraordinary mental strength and a more sensitive intuition than ordinary martial artists, knowing that danger lurked within the hall

!

Turning to look at Lu Chong, who seemed oblivious, his expression calm. Wu Tianjiao then used his "Secret Sound Transmission"

technique, his voice reaching Lu Chong's ears: "Brother Lu, there's no such thing as a good banquet. If this banquet hides some secret,

hmph Don't blame me for being ruthless then!"

Lu Chong was astonished to hear his voice,

barely Was this something only a mid-to-high level Imperial Martial artist could use?

The hall was nearly empty, with only a few maids moving about, continuously

bringing in various utensils. Lu Chong turned to Yuwen Shengshi beside him and asked, "Your Highness, where is His Majesty?"

A mysterious smile appeared on Yuwen Shengshi's face as he slowly replied, "Young Master Lu, please wait a moment. My father

is preparing in the back. Please have a seat while I go and inform him."

To be honest, Wu Tianjiao disliked Yuwen Shengshi's strange smile, finding it rather eerie.

Lu Chong nodded and said, "Then this humble subject will wait in the hall."

After Yuwen Shengshi left, Wu Tianjiao and Lu Chong stood in the hall, looking around. This Zixia Hall was clearly

designed by a master, possessing an overall ancient and elegant charm. Combined with refined furniture, it lacked any

extravagance, yet exuded unparalleled nobility. Stepping on the soft yet resilient red carpet, one instantly

felt a sense of peace and relaxation.

Suddenly, Wu Tianjiao remembered Lu Qing and asked Lu Zhong, "Where is your sister?"

"Her?" Lu Zhong replied with a smile, "She's probably with the Empress. What? Is Brother Wu missing

his sister?"

Wu Tianjiao quickly waved his hand and laughed, "Not at all, it's just a little strange not to see her!"

"We're all men here; it's obviously inappropriate for her, a woman, to be here!" Lu Zhong said with a smile.

Unbeknownst to them, only Wu Tianjiao and Lu Zhong remained in the hall. Suddenly, Wu Tianjiao felt a

strange chill. Lu Zhong's expression suddenly turned serious, and he said sternly, "Killing intent!"

Before his words had even finished, a figure burst forth from the shadows of the hall,

rushing towards Wu Tianjiao with a force as powerful as a mountain.

Lu Chong sneered, flashing to stand in front of Wu Tianjiao. He slowly extended his hands, seemingly without

any effort. Just as the attacker was about to pounce, his arms suddenly lengthened, as if instantly extending

considerably. One hand was heavy and slow like a mountain, the other light and agile like flowing water. Two

completely different instantly enveloped the attacker's body!

Wu Tianjiao nodded. With just this one palm strike, Lu Chong's skill had improved significantly compared to several months ago; it seemed he

had put in a lot of hard work.

The attacker, falling into Lu Chong's palm strike, immediately felt his energy vanish as if it had sunk into the sea

. The two energies, one hard and one soft, seemed to blend into a strange vortex, instantly swallowing his true energy.

Moreover, there was a vague, inexplicable pulling force; his body was somewhat out of control, as if he were actively

crashing into Lu Chong's palms.

The man was filled with indescribable fear. His body spun backward, struggling to break free from Lu Chong's grip on his palms. He spun in mid-air in an

extremely strange posture, then suddenly shot out like an arrow, his sharp energy striking towards the space between Lu Chong's palms.

Wu Tianjiao's eyes lit up; this man's eyesight was truly remarkable! The vortex

formed was his strength, but also his weakness. The two energies converged, yet there was a slight

gap in the middle—the only flaw in Lu Chong's palm technique. Lu Chong had concealed this flaw within his strength, and this man

had been able to ; he was no ordinary person.

Lu Chong's cold smile remained unchanged as he took a step outward. This step was neither heavy nor light, seemingly there yet not there, appearing as both forward

and backward. His palms suddenly shifted with this step, instantly dissipating the vortex formed by the interplay of hard and soft energy,

and the pulling force vanished in the blink of an eye. His palm stance remained unchanged, but a sharp arrow of energy shot out from between his palms,

carrying a strange rotation that annihilated the approaching person's energy...

With a soft "pop," the two energies merged, and the approaching person's body was struck as if by a heavy blow. His body was thrown

high into , and he spat out a mouthful of blood. However, he spun slightly in the air, escaping Lu Chong's palm strike, and used Lu Chong's

palm force to pounce towards Wu Tianjiao!

It seemed that this person's target was Wu Tianjiao, which he had locked onto from the beginning. Lu Chong's palm strike actually accelerated

his power, and the energy whistled through the air, emitting a strange and sharp cry as it surged towards Wu Tianjiao.

Wu Tianjiao sneered upon seeing this. Although the man's skill was exceptional, he didn't take him seriously. He thought to himself, "Since

you're courting death, I'll send you to the Western Paradise!" With that thought, he unleashed a punch, unleashing the "Five Thunder Heavenly Fiend Fist," its powerful momentum

filling the hall with a chilling and tragic aura.

The newcomer was terrified by Wu Tianjiao's powerful punch and dared not fight back, so he flew backward. At this moment,

Lu Chong had already turned around and struck with a palm, the palm light yet carrying a heavy force towards the man...

"Lord Lu, show mercy!" A melodious and elegant voice rang out. Lu Chong instantly withdrew his true energy,

but still released thirty percent of it. The palm struck solidly, and the newcomer coughed up a mouthful of blood in mid-air,

crashing to the ground.

A fleeting figure appeared before Wu Tianjiao in an instant. She reached out with one hand to

grab grab him, she suddenly unleashed a burst of power, sending the person flying outwards. She scolded, "

Useless thing, you've really disgraced me!" The person's body suddenly shot out of the hall. At the entrance of the hall,

another , flipping lightly in the air to catch the person.

This series of changes happened in an instant, causing Wu Tianjiao to pause slightly. However, from the

moment the newcomer made his move, Wu Tianjiao suddenly felt that this person was a formidable enemy. The grab and release were skillfully executed, neutralizing Lu Zhong's energy

while simultaneously sending it outwards, where someone would naturally catch him. Not only was the newcomer's life spared, but a slight

punishment —truly a meticulous plan!

Wu Tianjiao looked at the figure appearing at the palace gate, his shock beyond measure. The person was

none other than Yuwen Shengshi, whom Wu Tianjiao didn't particularly like.

Slowly turning his head to look at the person who had uttered the sharp rebuke, this look struck Wu Tianjiao like a thunderbolt,

leaving him frozen in place, unable to utter a single word for a long time…

The woman standing before Wu Tianjiao was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with flawless skin, crescent-shaped eyebrows, and under the lamplight,

her deep eyes were captivating, complemented by two dimples on her jade cheeks that seemed to hold a long, smiling smile, making her bright and alluring. Her shoulders were

sharply defined, her waist slender and graceful, captivating all who beheld her.

She stood aloof and extraordinary before Wu Tianjiao, exuding a refined and aloof aura, radiating

unparalleled nobility and majesty! She wore a golden palace dress, embroidered with lifelike golden eagle

patterns, revealing her noble status and refined气质.

"What a peerless beauty," Wu Tianjiao couldn't help but sigh. This woman, in both appearance and temperament, was someone he

had never . In his memory, few women could compare to her. What was truly remarkable was

her unparalleled aloofness.

The woman smiled slightly and said, "It is said that the Golden Knife Prince Consort is still the empire's number one young hero, with superb martial arts skills, the

number one young master. At first, I was somewhat skeptical, but seeing him today, the Heavenly Pride Prince Consort truly lives up to his reputation! I apologize for any offense I may have caused

earlier !"

Wu Tianjiao, recovering from his shock, felt a sense of doubt upon hearing her words. Who was this woman

? He looked at Lu Chong, who also wore a puzzled expression.

Seeing Lu Chong's expression, Wu Tianjiao knew he probably didn't know this woman either. This woman

called herself " this palace," could she be a member of the royal family? Wu Tianjiao smiled and said, "May I ask...your name?"

The woman smiled, her lotus-like steps light and graceful, her long dress trailing on the ground, seemingly fluttering, displaying an indescribable

elegance . She slowly walked to the long table in the hall, sat down gently, and smiled, "This palace's surname is Yuwen, and my given name

is Feng. I wonder if the Golden Knife Prince Consort has heard of this name?" Her voice was soothing, elegant yet possessing an inexplicable,

eerie charm.

"Yuwen Feng!" Wu Tianjiao murmured, then after a moment's thought, his expression changed, and he blurted out,

"Great...Great Princess...you are Princess Qianyang?"

At this moment, Lu Chong's surprise was no less than Wu Tianjiao's. It is known that the late Emperor Xuande had twenty-

eight princesses, with the eldest princess, Qianyang, being the most mysterious, rarely seen by anyone. Unexpectedly, she now appeared at the Holy Eagle Palace.

Nodding slightly, the woman replied, "That's right, I am Princess Qianyang. Inviting the Golden Knife Prince Consort to the Holy Eagle

Palace was my decision. Before this, even Lu Chong and Lu Qing didn't know! They only thought His Majesty had invited

the Prince Consort !"

Wu Tianjiao's mouth was agape. What kind of day was this? First, he was ambushed,

then a beautiful woman appeared, and then, this woman was actually the Empire's eldest princess, Princess Qianyang, Yuwen Feng.

At this moment, Lu Chong's face showed disbelief. He, like Wu Tianjiao, stared wide-eyed at Princess Qianyang

before him , both speechless for a long time, utterly bewildered and confused.

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