Demon Emperor

Chapter 16: The Real and Fake Emperor?

Ruan Hu led his troops back to the capital.

He, who had originally been riding a horse, now sat in the imperial carriage, and the emperor's ceremonial guards were displayed in a grand manner.

The bigger the commotion, the better, so that everyone knows and sees that the Emperor is here.

The sun was shining brightly in the sky, but the gates of the capital city that could be seen on the ground were tightly closed.

outside the city.

The barricades were piled up in layers, the imperial guards were in full armor and lined up, and the archers were in formation and waiting.

Ruan Hu led only a little over a thousand soldiers, which seemed insignificant compared to the vast army outside the city and such a magnificent city.

However, at this moment, the postures and auras of the two sides appear to be opposite.

Ruan Hu's side was imposing and powerful, while the defending side was chaotic and timid.

Yuchi Chongwu galloped forward on his horse, grabbed the reins, pulled on the horse's head, and shouted loudly.

"Aren't you all committing treason? Aren't you afraid of having your entire family executed?"

Instantly, the soldiers outside the city began to whisper among themselves.

"It's Yuchi Chongwu!"

"His Majesty's entourage has also arrived."

"Nonsense, they say His Majesty has been harmed by demons."

"Look again!"

At this moment, the Left Guard General of the Imperial Guard, who was stationed outside the city, stepped forward and loudly rebuked the wavering Imperial Guard soldiers.

Don't listen to his nonsense.

"What's outside the city isn't the emperor, but demons."

"The true emperor has been killed by demons. What is outside the city now is nothing but a monster in human skin. If you let the monster into the city, you and your families will all die without a burial place."

However, this alone is not enough to intimidate everyone.

"The Prime Minister has already informed the Pillar of State General that he is leading troops here. As long as we defend the capital, we can kill the evil spirits once the army arrives."

From the very beginning, the other side never expected these people to take the initiative.

As long as these people can hold out and not surrender, they can wait for the arrival of General Pei Yuanxiao. They are willing to pay any price to kill Ruan Hu, who has completely lost control.

Ruan Hu saw this.

He became increasingly certain of his previous guess.

His series of unexpected actions and the sudden display of courage and boldness shattered all of the opponent's plans, even leaving them bewildered and prompting them to make a series of foolish moves.

Ruan Hu was initially worried, but seeing the other party's behavior now, he even wanted to laugh.

See this.

He donned his armor, mounted a horse, and rode directly to the front lines, making himself visible to the enemy soldiers.

Ruan Hu swept his gaze over everyone and said loudly.

"I have arrived!"

This caused the commotion in front of the Imperial Guards to grow even louder.

Then, Ruan Hu stared directly at the Imperial Guard general.

"You treacherous officials and villains have tried to assassinate me one after another, first in the palace, then outside the palace."

"Now, you traitors and rebels, are you even willing to pretend anymore?"

However, the other party's claim that Ruan Hu was a demon in disguise was not entirely unfounded.

Especially since the ghost witch seemed to have discovered something when she faced Ruan Hu directly, and after reporting back, these people made such a decision.

have to say.

Although these people sensed something was wrong and were preparing for a desperate counterattack, they only made their move after careful consideration.

On one side, there are treacherous officials and rebels; on the other, there are demons and monsters of a chaotic world. The two sides stage a grand drama of intrigue and struggle for the Mandate of Heaven both inside and outside the capital.

At this moment, the other side is about to unleash their trump card.

On top of the city.

The ghost witch who had escaped earlier reappeared and shouted down from a great distance.

"You demon from who-knows-where, disguised as His Majesty, you may fool the eyes of mortals, but can you fool my discerning eyes?"

"Under the clear sky today, let's see how you, this demon, cause trouble."

"Demon, show yourself!"

Done.

This person is about to produce evidence, solid proof that Ruan Hu is a demon.

The shaman's horse raised something high—a bronze mirror.

Under the sunlight, the bronze mirror shone brightly, and as the ghostly horse pierced the ground, the light swept across the earth and was about to fall on Ruan Hu.

Ruan Hu didn't know what the mirror was, but he knew that if it reflected anything, something bad would happen.

Emergency moment.

Ruan Hu suddenly spoke up and called out the other person's name.

"Ma Zhui!"

Ruan Hu roared.

The image of a roaring tiger immediately appeared in the mind of the ghostly shaman Ma Zhui, causing its head to shake violently.

The mark that Ruan Hu had previously placed on his mind using the Soul-Calling Technique was triggered again by this direct call to his name.

This technique is used on someone who has already been affected by a spell, especially if their name is called directly.

It will be more accurate and more powerful.

For an instant.

Ghost Witch Horse Steed felt an overwhelming fear surge through his body, his internal organs seemed to freeze, and his limbs became weak and powerless. At that very moment, Ruan Hu was still below the city walls, recounting his shameful deeds.

"You fiend, you brought ghost soldiers and demons to harm me yesterday, but I captured you and then you escaped using sorcery and evil magic."

"You lewd and wicked creatures dare to pretend to be above the law and speak of living under the clear sky!"

"I am the Son of Heaven, I am the universe!"

"Why would I be afraid of you?"

"Prepare to die now!"

The words, "Then hurry up and die!" echoed in the mind of the ghostly sorcerer Ma Zhui like a resounding bell.

Surprisingly, it caused his hand to tremble and his body to sway, causing him to fall from the city wall along with the heavy bronze mirror.

at this time.

The Imperial Guard generals below sensed something was wrong and prepared to risk striking first.

The Imperial Guard general rushed out, raised his bow, and aimed at Ruan Hu, who was standing at a distance.

But Nguyen Hu was faster; he drew his bow and shot an arrow right in front of him, hitting him in the face.

"call out!"

"what!"

The other person fell from his horse, and his fate is unknown.

The longer he practiced and the more he used his skills, the more refined Ruan Hu's archery became.

Ruan Hucai was too lazy to give you any self-proof or to prove that he was the real emperor.

If you win, it's real; if you lose, nothing you say matters.

Ruan Hu raised his hand and then gave the order directly.

"Charge!"

If it were a real battle between enemies, Ruan Hu would be practically committing suicide.

But at this moment.

The situation, however, is quite different.

Upon hearing Ruan Hu's order, Yuchi Chongwu did not hesitate at all, and together they formed a powerful formation and pressed forward.

Slowly, but in perfect formation, the dark mass of people surged forward like an overwhelming tide, pressing down on the psychological defenses of everyone in their path.

At the same time, Yuchi Chongwu also had everyone shout together.

"You have all been deceived by treacherous officials. Now that they have been beheaded, why don't you open the city gates to welcome His Majesty? Do you really want His Majesty to exterminate your entire clan?"

"Lay down your weapons, and we will forgive and forget what happened."

Immediately, the imperial guards lined up at the city gate laid down their weapons and knelt down to surrender.

Some people even stepped forward and used their horses to pull aside the horse barricades, making way for a road into the city.

Ruan Hu arrived at the foot of the city and looked up at the city walls.

The people on the city wall were hiding and dodging. Ruan Hu's eyes fell on one of them, a city gate lieutenant.

He remembered this person; when he used the Changpo Physiognomy technique to examine this person before, he discovered that this person was someone who was devoted to him.

However, this person's martial arts skills and abilities were really poor. In addition, he belonged to the General of the Guards and his duty was to guard the various city gates.

But at this moment.

This person, however, came in handy.

"But it's Zhou Kaigu, the lieutenant of the city gate!"

"I saw you before I left the city. Others may not recognize me, but you don't?"

"You're not opening the door yet?"

Upon hearing the emperor call out his name, Zhou Kaigu had no choice but to look down and immediately kneel down and shout.

"It's your Majesty!"

"It's really your Majesty..."

Moreover, the fact that the emperor remembered his name, despite him being just a lowly city gate lieutenant, filled Zhou Kaigu with intense gratitude and excitement.

Then he turned his head and shouted towards the city wall and below.

"By order of His Majesty!"

"Open the city gates immediately and welcome His Majesty into the capital."

"Open the city gates quickly, quickly, quickly..."

Ruan Hu's call immediately broke the silence on the city wall.

"The city gates must not be opened!"

"what!"

"kill!"

"Open the city gates."

Through the city gate, one could vaguely hear someone shouting that the gate should not be opened, followed by the sounds of swords being drawn and fighting.

Not long after, Zhou Kaigu, the city gate lieutenant, opened the city gate.

As the city gates slowly opened, groups of soldiers knelt on the ground to welcome Ruan Hu into the city, bowing their heads and lying face down on the ground.

There were many corpses lying around, and blood was everywhere.

Ruan Huqi, mounted on his horse with one hand on his sword, slowly entered the capital, taking in the city anew with a unique air.

He was holding a sword.

Only then can one be considered the emperor.

(End of this chapter)