Qin Hengde could not help but widen his eyes. What is Qi Xuansu trying to do? Is he planning to clash with the Black Robes?0

Ever since the time of the Holy Xuan and Emperor Gaozu, the Daoist Order and the Imperial Court had claimed to be one entity. Though the Spirit Guard and Black Robes belonged to different systems, on a broader scale, they were allies or even comrades-in-arms. If the Spirit Guard and Black Robes clashed, it would be nothing short of internal bloodshed.0

Soon, the Spirit Guards had taken control of the entire Oriental Autumn Villa. Guests, prostitutes, and attendants alike were gathered under watch. The rest of the Spirit Guards arranged themselves into formation, using the courtyard’s structure as defense.0

These Spirit Guards had only recently been assigned to the Imperial Capital Daoist Mansion. Many were elite soldiers fresh from the Western Region frontlines, seasoned in combat.0

Qi Xuansu was so certain the Divine Central Guards would send troops, not because of the reasons he had stated openly, but because he had realized something. Given how cleverly Li Ruoshui had orchestrated everything, she likely ensured nothing was left to chance. Perhaps the moment he led...0