I Can Strengthen Infinitely

"Ah!!!"

Li Mu’s Body Protection Divine Skill was instantly broken, unable to withstand Qin Yuesheng’s explosive assault at all.

In Qin Yuesheng’s gaze, the Samsara of All Beings opened in a flash. Multiple figures flickered across the fan’s surface, giving Li Mu no chance to struggle; in an instant, Li Mu’s soul was sucked into the umbrella’s surface, eternally sealed as one of the umbrella souls.

"Disintegrate." Qin Yuesheng grabbed Li Mu’s soulless body and directly activated the disintegration function.

[Disintegration successful. Obtained: Inner Strength Pills x50, Source of Malevolence Pearl x1]

As a Grandmaster, Li Mu naturally contributed no small amount of Inner Strength Pills. But at this point, Qin Yuesheng didn’t need these Inner Strength Pills anymore, though using them to cultivate others was a pretty good idea.

As for the Source of Malevolence Pearl, that should be the most valuable thing Li Mu had. It was what he had embedded in his palm—the very means he used to command those malevolence-formed spirits.

Now, bereft of its host, the pearl was just like a stone, lying quietly in Qin Yuesheng’s hand.

Looking up at the dark clouds of malevolent energy over Chang’an, Qin Yuesheng muttered, "How the hell am I supposed to control this thing?"

He walked back to where he’d just disintegrated the Celestial Demon Palm. After dealing with the Celestial Demon Palm, he’d gained some items, but hadn’t picked them up yet.

[Celestial Demon Essence Blood x10]

[Celestial Demon Power x5]

For Qin Yuesheng, any materials of unknown effect could now be used to forge Divine Soldiers without worrying about wasting treasures.

He stowed everything into his Cosmic Pouch, then immediately headed toward where Sanhuang usually resided.

After Qin Yuesheng left, a group of imperial city guards finally rushed over—faces bewildered and staring at each other, clearly still shocked by the recent commotion.

...

Right now, Sanhuang’s palace was surrounded densely by imperial soldiers; a thousand armored troops stood in a tight formation around the grand hall, preventing any approach from nearby.

Within the imperial city, everyone knew Sanhuang was the true master of Great Tang now, while Li Chu had already fallen into being a mere figurehead.

Just an hour ago, Li Chu was found dead in his chambers in a horrifying state, likely the work of an assassin who had snuck into the palace. That’s why Sanhuang was being guarded so tightly here.

Qin Yuesheng strode through the air, instantly drawing the attention of all one thousand armored troops.

They swung their halberds in unison, half of them raising their long bows, instantly setting up a full alert, treating Qin Yuesheng as the greatest threat.

But soon a voice called out from the palace gate, "Put down your weapons!"

The front-ranking soldiers obeyed instantly without hesitation.

Qin Yuesheng landed before the palace, gazing at the man waiting respectfully outside for him—Du Xiaoqing, who had once left the Twelve Linked Rings with Sanhuang.

"Young master, you’ve arrived."

"Where’s Sanhuang?"

"The king is currently safe within the palace. I’ve already ordered all entrances to be sealed. Not even a fly could get in."

"Mn, well done," Qin Yuesheng nodded in approval, then stepped into the palace.

Soon, under the protection of several Inner Power Realm bodyguards, Sanhuang came out, bowing and showing utmost respect to Qin Yuesheng.

"Master, you’ve finally returned. Li Chu he..."

Qin Yuesheng said, "I already know what happened. The murderer has been eliminated by me. You need not worry. Now, there is something I want you to handle. Quickly arrange for someone to take care of it."

"Please instruct me, master."

"Recall all the high-ranking officials of the former Seven Stars Inspectorate, especially those of Golden Toad and above. Also, now that Li Chu is dead, the throne needs a new candidate. Pick someone from the Li family that can be easily controlled, help him ascend to the throne, so you can continue ruling Great Tang."

"Yes, sir." Sanhuang replied instantly.

When it came to Qin Yuesheng’s orders, Sanhuang never had the slightest doubt.

...

The abnormality in Chang’an showed no sign of waning. Day or night, the sky above was shrouded in black clouds, with strands of dark ribbons like spider silk hanging down, turning the entire Great Tang into something like a haunted hellscape.

Fortunately, this phenomenon hadn’t caused any casualties yet; otherwise, dealing with this would be a huge headache.

Within five days, the once-dissolved Seven Stars Inspectorate, abolished by the Ten Loyalists, was reformed. All sorts of officials were summoned back—including the owners of the six special Exorcism Toads (other than the Violet-Gold one).

Chang’an, Seven Stars Inspectorate Headquarters.

Six deputy directors of the Seven Stars Inspectorate, who ranked right under Li Mu, stood in the meeting hall, continually exchanging looks of confusion.

They had been informed that the newly ascended Tang Emperor wished to see them, but after waiting here for so long, there was still no sign of the new emperor, making them increasingly restless.

Yet they dared not show their impatience. Their very lives were at stake, so they could only pace back and forth with forced solemnity.

"His Majesty arrives!"

At the call, a figure in a dragon robe strode into the hall. The deputy directors hurriedly stepped forward to pay respects.

The one recently installed as emperor by Sanhuang was Li Chu’s cousin, Li Qi—a man who loved nothing but food, wine, and pleasure, and was utterly unambitious. He made a perfect puppet emperor.

Behind Li Qi followed a youth of extraordinary bearing, his presence far outshining the emperor himself.

It was none other than Qin Yuesheng.