The Prodigies War
chapter-1381

The night was as dark as ink; it was the darkness before dawn.

Shua!

All eyes turned to the outside of Qianyuan Hall at the same time.

This was the imperial palace, the supreme place of power in the empire, and Qianyuan Hall was the most important core area.

Similarly, many hidden masters were gathered there; it was an unfathomable place.

Generally speaking, even Longevity Stage experts of the Magi Brute Race could not step close to the imperial palace, let alone into Qianyuan Hall.

It was late in the night, so who would dare to blast open the door of Qianyuan Hall so aggressively and rudely?

Immediately, a look of shock followed by understanding came to the faces of the officials.

A beautiful figure was standing outside the hall, dressed in dark purple palace attire. Her long black hair was rolled up in a bun on the back of her head, accentuating her elegant and beautiful fair face.

She had a graceful figure. Although she was alone, her presence was as powerful and intimidating as that of a high and mighty emperor.

Zhao Jingxuan!

She was the daughter of the great emperor and the empress, and the true pride of the empire!

Among the imperial family, she was without a doubt the person who was most favored and valued by the great emperor.

But her appearance surprised many people!

Even Zhao Jingwen, who was sitting on the throne, sprang up in shock and stuttered, “Elder Sister, when did you return?”

Everyone in the hall had the same question.

If they remembered correctly, the princess had left the empire more than ten years ago to train in the Ancient Wasteland Domain.

Logically speaking, she should not be able to return to the lower world!

“If I hadn’t come back, then Zhao Jingwen would have ruined the entire empire, isn’t that right?”

Zhao Jingxuan’s calm face exuded an air of authority and majesty.

As she strode into the hall, the officials immediately moved out of the way and opened up a path for her. No one dared to raise their head to look at her.

The reason was very simple. Although the aura emanating from Zhao Jingxuan was invisible, it had the power to oppress all living beings. The officials in the hall were forced to bow their heads before her!

This was called true submission.

“Elder Sister, what are you talking about?”

Watching Zhao Jingxuan step closer and closer, Zhao Jingwen breathed more and more rapidly, feeling an invisible oppressive power. Even his mind and spirit were trembling uncontrollably like a leaf.

He was overwhelmed with horror. He had not seen his elder sister for more than ten years, but she seemed to have become a completely different person.

Her bearing, imposing manner, and expressions were almost like their father’s!

Zhao Jingxuan halted her footsteps as she neared the throne that represented the supreme power. Her beautiful, clear eyes were calm but contained a kind of frightening majesty.

“A monkey wearing a crown, get off.”

Zhao Jingwen’s face reddened. He was called ‘a monkey wearing a crown’ in front of all the officials!

This was undoubtedly a great insult!

He took a deep breath and said through gritted teeth, “Elder Sister, before Father left, he ordered me to supervise the empire and take charge of the imperial court. You are not qualified to lecture me!”

Bang!

As soon as he finished speaking, he staggered and collapsed to the ground on his buttocks. At the same time, a terrifying force pressed down on him, making him unable to get up no matter how he struggled.

Meanwhile, Zhao Jingxuan sat down on the throne and tapped her fair, slender fingers on the table in front. “From now on, I will supervise the empire.”

Her indifferent words caused everyone’s expression to dramatically change. Her Highness wants to take over power!

“What? Do you have any objections?” Zhao Jingxuan narrowed her eyes.

A frightening power had enveloped the hall, bearing down on the officials to the point they struggled to breathe and their blood ran cold.

"We don’t dare to!”

Immediately, someone bowed respectfully.

Then, others followed suit.

Who did not know that Princess Zhao Jingxuan was the one that the great emperor doted on and trusted the most?

Compared with her, the third prince Zhao Jingwen was nothing. After all, the power of the Ziyao Empire still belonged to the emperor.

In the absence of the emperor, it made no difference to them whether they took orders from Zhao Jingxuan or the third prince.

Of course, in terms of status and identity, Zhao Jingxuan weighed much more than Third Prince Zhao Jingwen in the hearts of the officials.

Seeing the officials bow their heads to Zhao Jingxuan, Zhao Jingwen almost broke down and yelled hysterically, “Elder Sister, you can’t do this, this position belongs to me! It’s mine!”

Bang!

Zhao Jingxuan was unfazed. With a flick of her sleeve, Zhao Jingwen fainted on the ground.

“Come, carry the third prince out. When he wakes up, send him to guard the imperial mausoleum. He is not allowed to step out of there without my permission!”

Zhao Jingxuan issued a decree, which was akin to completely trampling Third Prince Zhao Jingwen and seizing his powers.

Immediately, a group of guards appeared and took Third Prince Zhao Jingwen away.

This scene made the officials realize that Zhao Jingxuan had already taken control of the power within the imperial palace.

Otherwise, why would the guards obey her?

Everyone’s faces were filled with realization as they looked at the beautiful and majestic maiden sitting straight on the throne in the center of the hall.

From tonight onwards, Princess Zhao Jingxuan would have the power to make decisions on all matters in the empire!

“Your highness, tonight the Zuo Clan and Qin Clan…” someone stepped forward to report, breaking the silence.

But before he could finish, Zhao Jingxuan interrupted, “I’ve already looked into that. The Lin Clan can’t be fully blamed for this matter. The Zuo and Qin Clans brought it on themselves.”

Her words represented the stance of the empire!

In other words, even if Lin Xun had caused a bloodbath in the Forbidden City tonight, the imperial family would not pursue the matter. Likewise, it would not stand up for the Zuo or the Qin Clans!

“Additionally, the Zuo and Qin Clans have a lot of properties and power under their control. The two clans likely won’t be able to use them in the future, so I plan to take their possessions and award them to those who are loyal to the empire,” Zhao Jingxuan said indifferently.

The officials gasped audibly. The division of the territories and power controlled by the two high clans have already started!

No one expected Zhao Jingxuan to turn so decisive and ruthless as soon as she took charge of the empire.

Once the decree was issued, despite the fact that the Zuo and Qin Clans once possessed overwhelming power and endless glory, they would eventually fade with the wind and rain!

“Your Highness, may I ask about how we win the rewards?” Someone stepped forward, eyes blazing.

Everyone else also pricked up their ears, hearts pounding with excitement.

The Zuo and Qin Clans had extremely strong foundations. The properties and power they controlled spanned across the entire empire. A small bite of it was enough to satisfy many people!

“Recently, monster-beasts are creating trouble within the empire and the Brute Race are trying to invade the border areas. It is very simple to get a reward—it will be based on military credit. Anyone who performs outstandingly in killing the enemies will be rewarded accordingly.”

Zhao Jingxuan stated calmly, “I’ll leave it at that. Your own capabilities will determine how great your reward would be!”

The officials happily agreed.

Everyone began to think about their plan of action. The collapse of the Zuo and Qin Clans was akin to two behemoths falling down.

Whoever acted first would be able to snatch the greatest benefits from the two behemoths!

Every official in the hall represented the power of a major clan in the empire.

Suddenly, someone spoke aloud, “Your Highness, many members of the Zuo and Qin Clans hold important positions in various parts of the empire. How should we deal with those people?”

“Remove them from their posts,” Zhao Jingxuan answered without any wavering.

“What if they refuse to obey orders?” someone asked.

“Kill.” Zhao Jingxuan said calmly, “The vacant positions from their removal will also be used as rewards. Anyone who has the ability can come forward and compete for it.”

All of a sudden, all the officials’ faces lit up with excitement. This was great news to them. They could not only share the possessions of the Zuo and Qin Clans, but also seize the power that originally belonged to them!

Looking at them calmly, Zhao Jingxuan thought to herself, Lin Xun, Lin Xun, you gave me such a difficult problem on the first day you came back. Fortunately, I came in time.

“I will leave it to you all to draft a plan for the specific details. After I review and approve it, it can be enacted.”

Zhao Jingxuan rose to her feet and walked towards the door of the hall.

“Escort Her Highness!”

All the officials bowed their heads. It wasn’t until Zhao Jingxuan gradually disappeared outside Qianyuan Hall that they took a deep breath and glanced at each other with different expressions.

“I never imagined…” someone sighed, expression complicated.

Tonight, too many unexpected things happened. Even now, they still felt like they were dreaming.

First, Lin Xun returned and single-handedly slaughtered the Zuo and Qin Clans with unstoppable power, shaking the entire Forbidden City.

Then, Third Prince Zhao Jingwen was stripped of his power and position, while Princess Zhao Jingxuan rose and began to supervise the empire.

This chain of extremely sensational events all happened on the same night. It was too much for anyone in the world.

“From now on, only five high clans exist in the Forbidden City, isn’t that right?” someone murmured.

“The world can change overnight…” someone sighed.

“I heard that Her Highness was very good friends with Lin Xun back then, isn’t that right?”

Someone said something unexpected, and it struck all the officials.

Lin Xun returned to the empire today, and the princess also seemed to have returned today. Did they come back together?

If so, their relationship had to be more than ordinary!

Moreover, Her Highness’s stance was clearly supporting the Lin Clan and Lin Xun!

“It seems that we have to reconsider our relationship with the Lin Clan in the future...”

Many people thought to themselves.

……

Meanwhile, Lin Xun’s robe fluttered, and he turned into a streak of light and landed on Mind Cleansing Peak.

This night, he had killed enemies to his heart’s content!

The pent up anger and hatred in his heart was completely released.

Standing alone atop the mountain, Lin Xun raised his head slightly and saw a ray of dawn cutting through the night like a sharp blade.

The day was breaking.