If you're made a fake emperor, why did you change the country's name?

Book Pavilion.

The pavilion, adorned with calligraphy and poetry, exudes an air of refined elegance.

In the center of the pavilion, Zhao Yu sat calmly and composed in the main seat.

At this moment, he changed out of the dragon robe and into an elegant robe with dragon patterns. He was also playing with a folding fan in his hand, and his temperament was like that of a refined gentleman.

Shortly after, a member of the Imperial Guard appeared outside the pavilion, knelt on one knee, and reported to his superior:

"Your Majesty, the target has been spotted and is heading towards the main street."

Zhao Yu smiled slightly and gently shook his folding fan.

The show is about to begin!

……

The main street entrance of the imperial city.

Having just emerged from the secret passage, Xiaoyue Jindao changed into a large, heavy Liang laborer's uniform and wore a tattered straw hat that covered most of his face.

He was accompanied by two disguised Wolf Kingdom generals, who also appeared here.

The three did not continue into the main street, because the street was deserted and too quiet.

A general looked around and reported in a low voice, "Zilang, it seems a little too quiet here."

Xiaoyue Jindao also frowned.

An unusual unease welled up within him.

He had never felt this way before, when he was a child and was targeted by wild beasts on the grasslands.

His appearance now made him wary.

Just as Xiaoyue Jindao was on guard, a tightly closed courtyard gate next to the main street creaked open.

An old man with a hunched back, pushing a manure cart, walked out unsteadily.

Xiaoyue Jindao glanced at it, then winked at the general beside him, signaling him to go and inquire.

The general understood, quickly stepped forward, blocked the old man's path, and asked in fluent Daliang Mandarin, "Old man, why is there no one on this street?"

The old man glanced at him with his cloudy eyes and said irritably, "Are you mocking this old man? His Majesty the Emperor is going on a tour outside the palace today, this main street has been closed off long ago, so naturally no one is walking around!"

Having said that, without waiting for the general's reaction, the old man waved his hand and left.

"I can't talk to you anymore, this old man has to hurry to the palace to shovel night soil, I can't afford to be late!"

After saying that, he pushed the manure cart, bypassed the group, and headed towards a small street on the left side of the main street.

The general immediately returned to Xiaoyue Jindao's side, reported the situation, and asked in a low voice, "Zilang, what do we do now?"

Watching the old man's departing figure, Xiaoyue Jindao glanced at the deserted main street, pondered for a moment, and then a decision flashed in his eyes.

"Follow that old man!"

The three of them immediately started walking, following the old man at a distance, and entered the street on the left.

Upon entering this street, Xiaoyue Jindao, who possessed the highest cultivation level, noticed that the eaves of the shops here were generally higher than those of the main street.

A thought struck him, and he made a gesture to the two people behind him.

"Get on the roof!"

With a light touch of their toes, the three of them leaped up silently, as light as cats, and landed steadily on the roof.

As soon as Xiaoyue Jindao regained his footing, he sensed something was wrong.

He turned his head sharply to look at the main street next door, and instantly felt a chill run down his spine!

Countless figures were lurking in the alleys on both sides of the main street!

Those people were all holding a strangely shaped crossbow, the arrowheads gleaming coldly in the shadows!

"Little Wolf, there's an ambush!"

A general followed his gaze and immediately gasped, letting out a soft exclamation.

Another general's face also darkened, and he added, "Zilang, that's a Qi-piercing crossbow! It's specifically designed to deal with martial artists!"

The Wolf Kingdom did not possess the Breaking-Force Crossbow, but they did have Breaking-Force Arrows, which had the same effect as crossbow bolts.

With so many people wielding crossbows, if they were to accidentally fall into an ambush, a volley of arrows would be enough to injure even someone like him who is at the half-step Celestial Realm!

Xiaoyue Jindao's face was so gloomy it looked like it was about to drip water.

Even if he were stupid, he would understand at this moment that these people were clearly waiting for him!

Just then, the general beside him suddenly pointed to the distance and exclaimed again, "Zilang, look over there!"

Xiaoyue Jindao looked in the direction he pointed.

At the end of the main street, on an elegant pavilion, stood a bright yellow imperial flag!

On the imperial banner, a five-clawed golden dragon with bared fangs and claws fluttered in the wind, majestic and extraordinary.

It just seemed a bit out of place in this city.

However, the three of them did not notice anything unusual.

Xiaoyue Jindao's previously gloomy face froze for a moment.

"The Great Liang Imperial Banner—isn't that only usable when the emperor is alive?"

Xiaoyue Jindao rarely put his mind to something, then his brows slowly relaxed, and finally he revealed a look of ecstasy!

"Hahaha, I see. The Emperor of Liang must think he has us cornered, which is why he's sitting there."

It seems even the Wolf God wants me, Howling Moon Golden Blade, to become the next Wolf Lord!

The Howling Moon Golden Blade excitedly commanded:

"Go around it! Head straight for the Emperor of Liang!"

"yes!"

The two generals responded in unison.

As the three continued to leap across the rooftops, they got closer and closer to the Scripture Pavilion.

But as the distance shortened, Xiaoyue Jindao's unease did not disappear; on the contrary, it intensified, causing him to furrow his brow and struggle to understand why.

Just then, the faint sounds of conversation coming from the pavilion interrupted his thoughts, and his greed for revenge and success took over.

"It must be because I was too nervous that I couldn't shake off my unease." After muttering to himself, Xiaoyue Jindao turned his attention back to the pavilion and stopped worrying about his unease.

Soon, the three of them arrived at a rooftop near the Book Pavilion, quietly concealed themselves, and successfully spotted Zhao Yu.

A young emperor with his hair tied up, looking dashing!

Inside the pavilion, Zhao Yu glanced silently in the direction where the three were hiding, then looked away and began his performance.

Focus your attention, recall the character you saw in the Mirror of Heaven, strategize with unwavering confidence.

Zhao Yu's lips curled up at a forty-five-degree angle, and he slowly and gently waved his folding fan, speaking softly:

"Hehe, I have to thank that wolf from the Wolf Kingdom this time."

If he hadn't secretly told me the news, I really wouldn't have been able to deal with that brainless brute.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyue Jindao, perched on the eaves, was startled!

What!

This ambush was actually caused by the other wolf cubs betraying them!

who is it?

Is it that good-for-nothing Xiaoyue Jinshang? It seems only he knows!

Before he could think it through, Zhao Yu's voice came again.

"I never expected that the wolf cubs of the Wolf Kingdom would be so ruthless."

It wasn't enough that he planted a traitor among his own brother's subordinates; he also wanted to use me to kill him here.

Zhao Yu shook his head, feigning emotion.

"It really proves the saying: 'The most righteous are often butchers, while the most ungrateful are often scholars.'"

The Howling Moon Golden Blade was struck by lightning once again!

A scholar?

Does that good-for-nothing seventh brother even count as a scholar?

Among all my brothers, it seems there is only one who can truly be called a "scholar"!

Xiaoyue Jindao's face instantly darkened, and the more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

Hatred surged in his eyes, he gritted his teeth, and squeezed out a few words.

"Howl! Moon! Gold! Power!"

"Just like you! You want me to die here just for the title of 'Fang'?"

Seeing that the situation was not going well, the general quickly asked in a low voice, "Zilang, should we attack now, or retreat first?"

"go back?"

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyue Jindao revealed a savage grin.

"Wouldn't that be exactly what Xiaoyue Jinquan wanted?"

His gaze was fixed on the two generals, one old and one young, outside the pavilion, and he snorted disdainfully.

"They're just two half-step Celestials; killing them is like slaughtering pigs and dogs!"

Before he finished speaking, he stood up and revealed himself.

Then, his aura suddenly exploded!

Upon seeing this, the two generals quickly jumped off the roof and kept their distance.

On the eaves, the tiles turned into rubble under the violent surge of internal energy!

A furious voice rang out: "You piece of trash from the Great Liang, you think you can kill me? Dream on!!"