Chapter 528: Emperor's Domain

“Since there is a Divine Ability Realm expert within this Northern Capital City, shall we continue to lie low?” Shangguan Haitang asked a very critical question.

One had to realize.

Although the martial arts of the Four Great Spies were formidable, even if they joined forces, they were no match for someone in the Divine Ability Realm. Furthermore, if the Divine Ability Realm expert discovered their tracks, the chances of escaping would be extremely slim, even if they wanted to.

Cheng Shifei spoke up immediately, “What is there left to scout? Let’s retreat quickly! This is the Divine Ability Realm! To them, crushing us is as easy as crushing an ant!”

However, Duan Tianya shook his head and said, “We cannot!”

“We have come to this Northern Capital City with great difficulty. Currently, we still do not know who the power behind this city is; how can we simply leave?”

“If we fail to complete the mission, we will surely face punishment from the Divine Marquis!”

As the leader of the Four Great Spies, Duan Tianya naturally did not wish to leave, but Cheng Shifei immediately countered, “Big Brother, if we don't leave now, we truly won't be able to leave at all!”

“Don't you know? There is a Divine Ability Realm expert in this Northern Capital City! The Divine Ability Realm! With our level of strength, how could we possibly be a match?”

While the Four Great Spies were engaged in their endless dispute, Lu Youjiao of the Beggars' Gang suddenly appeared before them!

“May I ask, are you all the Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow Four Great Spies of the Great Ming's Dragon Protection Villa?”

Although Lu Youjiao's martial arts were mediocre, he was, after all, a member of the Beggars' Gang, and his ability to gather intelligence was not much inferior to the Four Great Spies. Naturally, he recognized them.

Seeing that the other party had recognized his identity, Duan Tianya did not hide it. After all, Duan Tianya knew very well that Lu Youjiao leading the brothers of the Beggars' Gang to this Northern Capital City was naturally under the orders of the State of Song.

Currently, the relationship between the Ming and Song states was relatively good; although they were not allies, both were nations led by the Han people and could be considered to share the same roots.

“That is correct!”

“If I am not mistaken, this great hero should be Lu Youjiao of the Beggars' Gang, right?” After Duan Tianya finished speaking, Lu Youjiao nodded repeatedly.

“That is indeed me.”

“The purpose of your trip to the Northern Capital City is likely the same as mine—to gather intelligence. However, there is currently a Divine Ability Realm expert within this city.”

“I believe it is best to leave quickly. If that Divine Ability Realm expert discovers us, I fear not even our bones will remain.”

Clearly, the Beggars' Gang had also sensed the aura released by Zhu Ying just now. Through that intense aura, Lu Youjiao had naturally felt the power of the Divine Ability Realm.

Thus, at that moment, Lu Youjiao was feeling hesitant.

Seeing that even the Beggars' Gang intended to retreat, Duan Tianya admitted to himself that he was also somewhat afraid.

However, Duan Tianya kept the Divine Marquis's orders in mind, so he steeled himself and said, “If the Beggars' Gang is afraid, then please, go ahead and leave.”

“We are under the orders of the Iron-Fisted Divine Marquis. Until we have scouted clear intelligence, we absolutely cannot leave.”

...

At the same time.

The experts from other nations also began to hesitate. On the Tibetan side, the disciples of the Golden Wheel Dharma King—Huo Du and Darba—were also feeling frightened.

“Darba, did you feel that aura just now? Such a powerful aura... this must be an ability possessed only by a Divine Ability Realm expert!”

“It seems this Northern Capital City truly is a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, actually possessing a Divine Ability Realm expert.”

“With just our mediocre strength, I'm afraid we are no match for them.”

After Huo Du finished speaking, Darba nodded vigorously, seemingly wanting to leave the Northern Capital City as well.

Meanwhile, inside a teahouse in the Northern Capital City.

Ouyang Feng, who was drinking tea, and his son Ouyang Ke also felt the massive aura released by Zhu Ying just now!

“Father, is... is there a Divine Ability Realm expert here?”

Ouyang Ke swallowed hard, his expression extremely panicked.

Ouyang Feng let out a long sigh. To be honest, although Ouyang Feng did not look particularly nervous, deep down, he was already incredibly terrified.

Currently, Ouyang Feng's strength was at the peak of the Grandmaster Realm.

In reality, he was only one step away from the Divine Ability Realm.

But it was precisely because of that one-step gap that Ouyang Feng had absolutely no power to fight back when facing a Divine Ability Realm expert.

“Hmph, I truly did not expect that this mere Northern Capital City would have a Divine Ability Realm master. It seems this expert is the leader of this mysterious army.”

The main reason Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Ke had arrived in the Northern Capital City was to follow the decree of the Jin Emperor, Wanyan Shouxu, to investigate the specific situation of this mysterious army.

Additionally, they were to identify the leader of the mysterious army and assassinate him directly!

One must know that the armies of the Great Ming Empire had been attacking the cities of the Jin State one after another. In just half a month, the Jin State had already lost one-fifth of its territory.

The Jin Emperor also realized that in terms of military strength, the current Jin State was absolutely no match for this mysterious army. If the fighting continued like this, the entire Jin State might fall.

Therefore.

Driven by desperation, the Jin Emperor, Wanyan Shouxu, could only deploy his trump card, sending the Protector State National Preceptor Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Ke to perform the assassination!

Only... now that the two of them had learned there was a Divine Ability Realm expert in the Northern Capital City, they naturally understood that with their strength, they were by no means a match.

“Father, what should we do? If the leader of this mysterious army truly is a Divine Ability Realm expert, we will definitely be no match! It would be better to leave this place of trouble quickly!”

It was evident that Ouyang Ke was already scared half to death upon learning of the expert's presence.

He didn't want to stay in the Northern Capital City for even a single second longer.

Moreover.

Ouyang Ke knew very well that this assassination plan was absolutely impossible to complete!

If the two of them went to assassinate a Divine Ability Realm expert, it would undoubtedly be suicide!

“No rush!”

Ouyang Feng spoke quite calmly. “Since we have come to the Northern Capital City, we must stay for a while. Although we may not be able to assassinate the leader of the mysterious army, we must still investigate where this army actually came from.”

In Ouyang Feng's view, if they left the Northern Capital City now, they would achieve nothing, and upon returning to the Jin State, they would surely face the Emperor's reprimand.

After all... the current Jin State had no way out!

...

At this moment.

Inside the Commander's Mansion of the Northern Capital City.

When Zhu Ying felt the levitating power of the Divine Ability Realm, he was quite satisfied with it.

Now.

Since Zhu Ying's realm had broken through to the Divine Ability Realm, he could now act freely and make a grand impact within this [Comprehensive Martial Arts World].

Thus, Zhu Ying inquired of Liu Lei, “Did any major events occur while I was in seclusion?”

Facing Zhu Ying's inquiry, Liu Lei, acting as the Commander of the Royal Guards, hurriedly replied, “Reporting to Your Highness, no major events occurred. However... there were several individuals acting abnormally who infiltrated the Northern Capital City.”

Upon hearing Liu Lei's words, Zhu Ying immediately became interested.

Zhu Ying promptly asked, “Oh? Individuals acting abnormally.”

“Tell me, who are they?”

Liu Lei did not hesitate and immediately said, “Reporting to Your Majesty, if your subordinate is not mistaken, these people should be spies from various nations. After entering the Northern Capital City, they have been scouting for information throughout the city!”

“Although some spies are hiding quite deeply, there are a large number of surveillance cameras in this Northern Capital City. Little do they know, the tracks of all the national spies have been recorded by these cameras.”

“Then tell me, which nations' spies are in the Northern Capital City?”

“Reporting to Your Highness, basically, the spies from all the nations in this Comprehensive Martial Arts World are present.” After Liu Lei finished, Zhu Ying couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

He said unhurriedly, “Interesting. It seems these nations have all noticed the existence of my Great Ming Empire's army.”

“Since these nations want to know my true identity, then I shall simply tell them directly!”

As soon as Zhu Ying finished speaking, he instantly mobilized the True Qi within his body.

Subsequently, Zhu Ying spoke slowly, “Stop hiding!”

“The Ming State, the Song State, Dali, the Jin State...”

“Spies, come out before me!”

“If you come out voluntarily, I can naturally spare your lives!”

Because Zhu Ying had mobilized his True Qi while speaking, his words echoed throughout the entire Northern Capital City!

Instantly.

The spies from all these nations heard Zhu Ying's words!

...

On the side of the Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow Four Great Spies of the Dragon Protection Villa, when Zhu Ying's voice reached their ears, all four of them were, without exception, greatly startled!

“What should we do! The Divine Ability Realm expert has already discovered our presence!”

“Why don't we... just follow the expert's command and show ourselves quickly!” Cheng Shifei hurriedly suggested.

However, Duan Tianya directly rejected Cheng Shifei's suggestion!

Duan Tianya said very seriously, “We absolutely cannot show ourselves. Showing ourselves now would undoubtedly be walking into a trap!”

“Hide quickly!”

“Do not let the Divine Ability Realm expert find you!”

“The Northern Capital City is vast. Even if he is a Divine Ability Realm expert, finding all the spies from every nation will certainly not be an easy task!”

After saying this, Duan Tianya immediately went into hiding. Seeing this, Guihai Yidao, Shangguan Haitang, and Cheng Shifei did not dare to hesitate and followed Duan Tianya's lead, immediately hiding in the shadows.

Seeing everyone hiding, Lu Youjiao of the Beggars' Gang also did not dare to delay, immediately leading his disciples to go into hiding within the Northern Capital City.

...

On the Tibetan side.

The warning from Zhu Ying also reached the ears of Huo Du and Darba. After the two of them exchanged a glance, Huo Du said hurriedly, “Not good!”

“The Divine Ability Realm expert has sensed our presence!”

“Retreat, quickly!”

However.

Just as Huo Du and Darba were about to leave through the city gates of the Northern Capital City, they discovered that the city was already closed!

Furthermore.

There were a large number of soldiers guarding the city towers.

Seeing this, Huo Du's face paled in shock.

“Damn, we are a step too late!”

“Let's hide in the city for a while first!”

With that, Huo Du pulled Darba and went into hiding within the Northern Capital City.

Meanwhile, inside the teahouse in the Northern Capital City.

As the Protector State National Preceptor of the Jin State, Ouyang Feng, and his son Ouyang Ke also heard the warning released by Zhu Ying through his True Qi.

“Father, it seems this Divine Ability Realm expert has detected our presence!”

“What should we do?”

Currently, Ouyang Feng's face also showed more tension and fear.

After a moment of contemplation, he said hurriedly, “Hide!”

“At this point, we can only hide for now!”

After saying this, Ouyang Feng immediately led Ouyang Ke out of the teahouse at a brisk pace.

At this moment.

Inside the Commander's Mansion of the Northern Capital City, Zhu Ying inquired of Liu Lei, “How is it? Has anyone come out voluntarily?”

Liu Lei shook his head toward Zhu Ying and said, “Reporting to the Imperial Grandson, no spies have come out voluntarily!”

“Furthermore, according to the surveillance footage, these spies have all gone into hiding.”

Upon hearing Liu Lei's answer, a look of disdain appeared on Zhu Ying's face.

“Hmph, these spies actually dare to disobey my decree.”

“They are simply seeking death.”

“Do they truly think they can escape my eyes?”

Having said that.

Zhu Ying gave the spies of these nations no more opportunities, instead slowly gathering the True Qi within his hands.

In the next second.

The sky over the entire Northern Capital City suddenly turned dark, accompanied by lightning and thunder!

As Zhu Ying released the True Qi within his body, the powerful True Qi instantly transformed into the forms of dozens of golden dragons!

Subsequently.

These giant dragons directly surrounded the entire Northern Capital City!!

At the same time, Zhu Ying summoned his Imperial Domain!

With the appearance of a violent wind, the entire Northern Capital City was placed within the Imperial Domain!

It was no exaggeration to say that at this moment, Zhu Ying could clearly sense the presence of everyone!

A massive golden light enveloped the sky above the Northern Capital City.

Inside the city.

The spies of all nations were, without exception, deeply shocked by the scene unfolding before them.

Suddenly.

The golden light above the Northern Capital City suddenly formed into countless invisible palms!

These palms accurately located the positions of the spies from various nations and then forcibly dragged them out!

In a flash.

All the spies from every nation were violently pulled by these seemingly invisible hands right in front of Zhu Ying!

The Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow Four Great Spies, Lu Youjiao of the Beggars' Gang and his many disciples, as well as Huo Du, Darba, and the father and son Ouyang Feng!

Of course, spies from other nations were also passively brought before Zhu Ying!

At this moment.

These spies finally saw Zhu Ying's true face!

“Speak.”

“Why have you come to my Northern Capital City?”

Zhu Ying questioned the spies in an icy tone.

... (End of Chapter)