Chapter 620: Pacifying the Rebellion
The battle that truly made Qi Zhangwu famous was when he used himself as bait to kill two Demon Saints of the Demon Clan, severely injuring two others.
Now, Qi Zhangwu was employing the same tactic, but it was still quite effective.
Once the All Heaven Divine Killing Array was set, all the fierce and sinister energy between heaven and earth gathered into it, annihilating all living creatures!
Ji Yuanfang's body was surrounded by the power of Dragon Vein Qi Fortune, transforming into a golden barrier in front of him; however, it was continuously struck by the power of the All Heaven Divine Killing Array.
Nevertheless, the power of Dragon Vein Qi Fortune was immensely strong, to the point of being near invincible.
Seeing the All Heaven Divine Killing Array about to disperse, Ji Yuanfang could still support a thin layer of golden barrier to resist.
At this moment, Han Zheng stepped forward, his body dazzling with the golden radiance of Qi Fortune, carrying immense power to Ji Yuanfang.
Everyone present was desperately burning their Qi and blood to contain the power of Dragon Vein Qi Fortune, except Han Zheng, who could truly integrate it into himself.
Han Zheng didn't possess the secret technique to control the Dragon's power, but he carried a Dao Seed, comprehending the Dao essence of Heaven and Earth Rules, so to him, no power in this world would reject him.
Though the power of Dragon Vein Qi Fortune was mighty, it hadn't surpassed this realm and could be grasped by him, just not integrated within his body like Ji Yuanfang.
At this time, the Heaven and Earth Origin Power gathered around Han Zheng, and the Dragon Vein Qi Fortune absorbed was driven by Han Zheng to the extreme.
In an instant, it seemed as if chaos opened before him, with clear air rising to form heaven, and turbid air sinking to form earth; the sun, moon, and stars rotating, mountains, rivers forming, life flourishing, everything prospering!
The power of the Divine Dao Fruit was a force comparable to the Dragon Vein Qi Fortune, instantly exploding with power akin to the opening of chaos, strong enough to shatter mountains and split earth, breaking apart the golden barrier before Ji Yuanfang!
Ji Yuanfang wanted to say something, but couldn't utter a word as his body was obliterated by this intense force, and boundless, dazzling golden light exploded!
In an instant, a majestic impact spread, causing even the entire Capital City to shake.
The Seven-Colored Golden Dragon accompanying Ji Yuanfang's death could no longer coalesce and completely shattered.
The suppressed Great Zhou Dragon Vein finally broke free, albeit weakened from all the power it devoured.
[Killed Dragon Vein incarnation, gained ten million Qi Blood Essence, a Dragon Vein Essence]
Han Zheng was too busy to care about the prompt from the Taotie Furnace in his mind.
This was the first time he drove that boundless power, the strength of which exceeded Han Zheng's imagination, almost causing his physical body to crumble!
When the dust from the quake settled, the entire field descended into silence.
Then, numerous troops from the Demon Cleansing Bureau began to cry out.
Qi Zhangwu fought with fatal blows, completely changing the battle's tide.
This Grand Commander truly lived up to Chen Baxian's evaluation, being a ruthless man who seemed to disregard his own life, employing such life-risking methods without hesitation.
"Stop crying, there's still one breath left."
A faint voice suddenly sounded.
Han Zheng looked down to see a crudely shaped Jade Pendant faintly emitting golden radiance, from which Qi Zhangwu's voice emerged.
Han Zheng quickly picked up the Jade Pendant, and faint Yang God golden radiance emanated from it, forming Qi Zhangwu's indistinct figure.
"Damn, this time I almost messed up!
Last time, I was merely knocked down from my realm; this time, it's terrible, even my physical body wasn't spared."
Han Zheng breathed a sigh of relief: "Grand Commander, it's fortunate you kept your Yang God intact; under such a powerful collision, anyone else would have died with even a hundred lives."
Just by looking at the Jade Pendant Qi Zhangwu was attached to, it appeared ancient, left by some Ancient God Demon.
Only such relics from Ancient God Demons could withstand such immense power.
Qi Zhangwu's Yang God Body shrugged: "Alright, I retained a life at least. Now I am completely ruined, you and Chen Baxian take over the cleanup, then go wake the Emperor, and finally take me to the Observatory."
After speaking, Qi Zhangwu's Yang God seemed to exhaust its power, retreating into the Jade Pendant.
Before dying, Ji Yuanfang's forces had already been mostly killed by Han Zheng and the others.
At this point, those left were either dead or fled, no longer a concern.
After a brief rest, Han Zheng and Chen Baxian immediately led a large group to enter the Imperial Palace, finding the comatose Ji Taichang.
Ji Taichang, though aged, was still in good health, could easily outlive a few of his sons.
This time, he fell into a coma not due to a stroke but because of Ji Yuanfang's treachery.
Though Ji Taichang had the protection of Dragon Vein Qi Fortune, Ji Yuanfang also wielded its power.
Although Ji Taichang couldn't be killed, he could be plotted against, causing him to fall into a coma.
With Ji Yuanfang's demise, the oppressive force on Ji Taichang dissipated.
Han Zheng summoned the Imperial Physician, and once Ji Taichang gradually woke, he explained everything to him.
Just awakened, still somewhat confused, Ji Taichang was instantly shocked and furious.
"Ji Yuanfang! You treacherous villain with wolfish ambition!"
Ji Taichang gritted his teeth in hatred, wishing he could have killed Ji Yuanfang with his own hands if he were alive.
He couldn't believe that despite having the Dragon Vein Qi Fortune protecting him, he could be plotted against by someone who even dared tamper with the Great Zhou Ji Family's Dragon Vein Qi Fortune!
Subsequently, Ji Taichang spoke to Han Zheng and Chen Baxian: "I was targeted by Ji Yuanfang's treachery this time, all thanks to your courageous fight that stopped Ji Yuanfang's villainy; the Grand Commander even sacrificed his physical body, barely surviving, truly making me feel guilty in my heart."
Ji Taichang showed deep remorse, yet Han Zheng was unfazed.
This old Emperor wasn't so easily dealt with; it seemed there were grudges between him and the Grand Commander.
Previously, Ji Taichang hadn't supported much of the Grand Commander's reforms in the Demon Cleansing Bureau.
Han Zheng didn't know if Ji Taichang felt guilt, but there was certainly some lingering fear.
"Your Majesty, there's no need to worry; safeguarding Great Zhou is our duty."
Ji Taichang nodded appreciatively: "Now that the Grand Commander's physical body is destroyed, the affairs of the Demon Cleansing Bureau shall be entrusted to you and Chen Baxian.
I appoint you both as Deputy Governors of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, fully managing its affairs, along with Capital City's defense.
Right now, I trust no one, not even the people in the Dragon Martial Bureau!"
Ji Taichang was genuinely speaking this time.
Originally, the Great Zhou Emperor should have relied not on the Demon Cleansing Bureau but rather the Dragon Martial Bureau of royal origin.
However, with Ji Yuanfang's upheaval this time, even the Dragon Martial Bureau sided with Ji Yuanfang, making Ji Taichang unable to trust them.
Of course, not everyone in the Dragon Martial Bureau cooperated with Ji Yuanfang.
Those unwilling were either purged or exiled by Ji Yuanfang, rendering Ji Taichang unable to trust them either.
After giving a few more instructions to Han Zheng and Chen Baxian, Ji Taichang let the two leave.
He himself needed rest after being in a coma for so long.
Han Zheng and Chen Baxian quickly carried the Jade Pendant housing Qi Zhangwu to the Observatory.
Outside the Observatory, Wei Tianqi awaited them.
"Come with me, the Supervisor is waiting for you."
Han Zheng and Chen Baxian followed Wei Tianqi to the top of the Observatory, which was not large but rather confined and simple.
Upon opening a small wooden door, the room's appearance surprised Han Zheng.
The entire room was filled with arrays, the ceiling completely transparent, crafted from crystal and glass, allowing a clear view of the sky and stars.
Previously, Wen Tingyun mentioned that the Observatory's purpose was to monitor celestial phenomena, guarding against the coming of the End Dharma Calamity.
Now seeing the room, it seemed to fulfill this purpose.
Inside, at the center of the arrays sat a black-robed elder, who smiled at Han Zheng and Chen Baxian.
That smile was warm but unnerving to most, as the Supervisor of the Observatory had no eyes, possessing only two dark hollow holes on his face, seemingly gazing at Han Zheng!