Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 608 The Fall of Kyoto, The King Assassinated Before the Hall of Mars
As expected, the city fell.

Chu Danqing was in the vanguard, so he could see quite clearly.

There was no difficulty at all, after all, they were first surrounded and then attacked fiercely for several days.

Furthermore, the emperor of the Yong Dynasty was already licentious and dissolute, and even at the critical moment of life and death, the other party was still like a madman.

Then many people were forced to vote.

With the help of those inside and outside, they opened the city gates and entered the capital.

The next steps were much simpler: accept the surrender and then go to the palace to meet the emperor.

But there was also bad news: the Crown Prince of Yongchao had escaped, taking a number of his men with him.

Moreover, the timing of the escape was extremely precise, and the escape was very secretive.

Even after I found out, there was nothing I could do.

Then, Chu Danqing went with him to see Emperor Yong.

The other party was an elderly man with a pale face, wearing a bright yellow robe.

He didn't look like an emperor at all; on the contrary, he looked extremely disheveled.

Even if he was being absurd at this point, he could see that his chances of survival were slim.

Emperor Yong did indeed possess a primordial spirit, a thick earthen yellow dragon.

However, compared to the other three primordial spirit dragons that Chu Danqing had seen, this thick earth yellow dragon was very old and terminally ill.

It seems that this was because Emperor Yong's lifespan was nearing its end and his power was waning.

In some ways, it was no match for the Azure Dragon of the Panmu.

Sure enough, there's always someone better.

"You traitors have ultimately triumphed." Emperor Yong's tone was dejected as he sat on his dragon throne, looking down at the crowd.

He knew he was doomed.

Some surrendered, some were killed, and now he is truly all alone.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Zhou Wenzhong, do you also want to weigh how heavy this world is?"

Zhou Wenzhong did not answer this question, for to do so would be considered extremely disrespectful.

Upon witnessing this scene, Chu Danqing pondered how to kill the other party.

Even if the Thick Earth Yellow Dragon is the worst, it's still worth a Brilliant-level treasure chest.

The items obtained from opening the box will most likely be better than Star Lord Essence.

Then, a chaotic dance of demons began in Chu Danqing's Golden Palace.

They were all pressuring Emperor Yong to commit suicide.

"Bring the poisoned wine," Emperor Yong said immediately, looking at the chaotic situation.

As the emperor, even if forced to do so, he must maintain the dignity of a Son of Heaven.

They had been waiting for Emperor Yong to say those words, and someone had already brought the poisoned wine and sent it over.

Emperor Yong smelled it, then flicked his sleeve and knocked it over.

"Trying to fool me with this filthy wine!" Emperor Yong immediately flew into a rage.

Seeing his behavior, everyone's eyes grew even colder.

No wonder you lost your country. What time is it now? Do you think you can still be so picky?

“Since His Majesty desires fine wine, then let’s go to the palace and find him a jar,” Zhou Wenzhong said.

He was also a little impatient, but in order to send the old man on his way as soon as possible, he had no choice but to endure it.

"General, why bother giving this kind of person a friendly look?" Chu Danqing knew it was time for him to step in.

Emperor Yong glanced at Chu Danqing and said disdainfully, "Who are you to dare to bark so arrogantly in the palace?"

Chai Jungui tried to pull Chu Danqing back, but Chu Danqing gave him a subtle look, indicating that she was reassured.

Seeing this, Chai Jungui had no choice but to suppress his actions.

"Just an unknown nobody." As Chu Danqing spoke, he brought Da Bao closer to Emperor Yong.

The action was obvious, and Emperor Yong panicked immediately.

You're not following the rules at all, especially since he saw Chu Danqing take out the chessboard.

Isn't this a bit off?

The main point is that Chu Danqing's weapon is the chessboard.

"Wait, what are you going to do?" Emperor Yong asked in a terrified tone.

"A tyrannical and incompetent ruler like you deserves to die by sword or blade. Why would you want to use poison?" Chu Danqing sneered and swung the chessboard at him.

The opponent was old and frail, and his vital energy was also waning.

The attack was amplified by the divine spirit of Mars and the auspicious energy of the Azure Dragon of Panmu, instantly smashing the emperor's head to pieces.

Chu Danqing's strength attribute is 60 points even when he is unequipped.

The Emperor Yong in front of us has an average of only 3 points in each of the five attributes.

If Chu Danqing can't even get headshots, then he's practically useless.

Everyone fell silent upon seeing this.

This young man is really something else.

Emperor Yong could kill without hesitation.

The reason everyone forced him to commit suicide was that they didn't want to be tainted by the stigma of regicide.

And yet, you went and eagerly took action.

Although Zhou Wenzhong was also shocked, he was also relieved.

They're truly one of our own, that's great.

Moreover, by doing this, he was essentially cutting himself off from the world.

Even if they gain power in the future, they will inevitably think about this matter.

Chu Danqing completely disregarded what others thought, and instead focused her gaze on the treasure chest that had emerged from Emperor Yong's corpse.

A Brilliant-grade treasure chest with shimmering patterns.

This was an unexpected delight. You see, when he saw the appearance of Emperor Yong's Thick Earth Yellow Dragon Primordial Spirit, his heart had already sank to the ground.

Given his weak strength, which led to his death by being blown to the head by the chessboard, he even doubted whether he could get the treasure chest.

However, it now seems that the determination of this treasure chest should not be limited to Emperor Yong alone.

Rather, it was the contribution that was counted throughout the entire Battle of Kyoto, and even from the very beginning of the uprising.

Chu Danqing suspected that if he had fought his way from Shanzhou alone, then this treasure chest might have been the Treasure Chest of Destiny.

However, this is very difficult.

Without the royal spirits of Zhou Wenzhong and Chai Jungui, they would not be facing the imperial army, but rather the disciples of various immortals and gods.

You should know that not long after those two left, Ling Yunzi came to help his senior brother Gao Shangzhi.

He calmly put the treasure chest into his storage space before slowly walking down.

"You are truly audacious! How dare you do this!" Zhou Wenzhong looked quite angry, but in his heart he was thinking about how to reward Chu Danqing.

"General, why talk about decorum with a tyrannical and incompetent ruler?" Chu Danqing knew Zhou Wenzhong's true thoughts and said casually, "It would be too good for such a person to die and be fed to the dogs."

"Get out, get out of here!" Zhou Wenzhong immediately shouted.

This means you just killed someone, so you should lay low for a while.

After Chu Danqing finished this task, it became too conspicuous.

Chu Danqing understood Zhou Wenzhong's meaning, so he immediately replied, "Yes, Commander."

Then they quickly evacuated with Da Bao.

This is for protection; Chu Danqing doesn't need to worry about the rest. He can just wait to receive the benefits.

Then, Chu Danqing left the palace directly.

Kyoto is under martial law, and everyone has been sent home and is under strict control.

The lifting of martial law will have to wait until the situation in the palace is completely stable.

However, no one dared to bother him as he strolled around the streets.

He was a high-ranking military officer, and with other people around him, who would be so blind as to ignore him?

Chu Danqing did not come out alone; Zhou Wenzhong arranged for his personal guard, Xinghuai, to accompany him.

This made it difficult for Chu Danqing to open the treasure chest.

"Lord Chu, where are you headed? If there's anything you're looking for, I can have someone inquire about it for you," Xing Huai asked, watching Chu Danqing wander aimlessly.

Chu Danqing was about to say she wouldn't go, but then she remembered that Zhao Yuanlang's father seemed to be a vice minister of the Ministry of Rites.

"I'm looking for someone, Zhao Hongyin, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites," Chu Danqing said, giving his name.

Now that they knew Zhao Yuanlang was the true emperor, they naturally used Zhou Wenzhong's influence to investigate his background thoroughly.

However, he did not know the exact location of Zhao Hongyin's home.

So all we can do is ask.

Upon hearing Chu Danqing's words, Xinghuai immediately asked someone to inquire about it.

Before long, the person who went to inquire returned.

"Your Excellencies, Zhao Hongyin was dismissed from his post a month ago for speaking frankly."

"Later, he left Beijing due to persecution and has long since returned to his hometown and no longer lives in Beijing."

Hearing this, Chu Danqing was not too surprised, but rather it was within his expectations.

They are all family members of the chosen one, so they all have some good fortune.

The world is so chaotic that most people are considered unfaithful, but filial piety is still a very strong constraint.

"Lord Chu, should we send someone to arrest him, or should we execute him on the spot?" Xinghuai didn't know what grudge Chu Danqing had with Zhao Hongyin, the Vice Minister of Rites.

If the other party still held an official position, he would indeed need to consult Zhou Wenzhong, but the other party was now just a commoner.

Capture them or kill them, it's that simple.

Even if Zhou Wenzhong found out, he would only frown and say a few words, and then the matter would be over.

You don't even need to lift it high; you can put it down directly.

"Send more men over there. I want them alive." Chu Danqing paused after saying that, "I want them all captured intact, without any humiliation."

His words, however, made Xinghuai suspicious.

These two requirements are too contradictory.

If there were any favors, words like "live" or "capture" wouldn't be used.

But if there is resentment, it is strange that one must not only leave the body intact but also avoid humiliation.

However, Xinghuai wouldn't interfere with Chu Danqing's request.

"Lord Chu, I think it would be better to lure them here under the guise of repaying a debt of gratitude?" Xinghuai suggested. "If they are unwilling to come or see through the plan, it's not too late to forcibly bring them here."

"Okay, we'll use your method." Chu Danqing thought it would indeed work.

Having considered everything from the beginning to the end, Chu Danqing saved herself a lot of trouble.

He didn't have high hopes for being able to bring Zhao Yuanlang's family.

It's like casting three shots even if there are no results; if it brings any surprises, that's a pleasant surprise.

It's normal that you can't bring them all.

With Chu Danqing's approval, Xinghuai immediately sent someone to handle the matter.

As for where Zhao Hongyin's hometown is, there's no need to worry; Chu Danqing knows.

He had gathered intelligence on Zhao Yuanlang, so he knew exactly where Zhao Yuanlang's hometown was.

Zhao Hongyin became a Beijing official after being promoted to Vice Minister of Rites, not because he was born in the capital.

After dealing with the situation, Xinghuai was worried that Chu Danqing might wander off and encounter danger, so he took Chu Danqing to the most famous restaurant in the capital.

Unfortunately, due to the continuous attacks over several days and the imposition of martial law, the restaurant had no ingredients at all.

Even if you want to eat it, you can't.

Fortunately, Xinghuai had made preparations in advance. He sent someone to fetch ingredients from the camp, which gave the restaurant the opportunity to start cooking.

Otherwise, all we can do is serve some tea.

(End of this chapter)