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“Mr. Reed, it’s Imperial Preceptor Levi!” The princess, Amy, saw the Imperial Preceptor lying motionless on the street at a glance. Her eyes suddenly turned sharp as she spoke to Gilmore.
Meanwhile, Gilmore remained calm, simply nodding in agreement. “Yes, that’s the imperial preceptor Levi”
Looking around the streets of Fensville, Gilmore noticed cultivators and iron–armored soldiers sprawled on the ground, wounded, a slight smile playing on his lips. “It seems we’re a little late.
“The coup to seize the throne has already failed and ended.”
Amy and General Yacouba, naturally, also noticed the street was strewn with the cultivators and armored warriors.
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without saying that these countless cultivators and warriors were part of the rebel army.
It appeared that the imperial preceptor had indeed initiated a revolt.
But why were these tens of thousands from the rebel army in such a sorry state, sprawled across the streets and alleys of Fensville?
What on earth had happened?
Puzzled, Amy posed this question to Gilmore.
Gilmore responded to Amy’s query with a light chuckle. “Because they did something as foolish as trying to crack a nut with a sledgehammer.”
Amy grew even more perplexed. “Trying to crack a nut with a sledgehammer? What does that mean?”
Gilmore said, “Alright, I won’t speak in riddles anymore.
“Trying to crack a nut with a sledgehammer means that when the imperial preceptor and his rebel forces attacked the palace, they were halted by the Cosmic Star Formation that I had set up.
“Their strength was insufficient to break through the Cosmic Star Formation, so in the end, they were all flung away by the formation.
“That’s why they ended up as we see them now, scattered all over the ground, thrown around by the formation.”
Hearing Gilmore’s explanation, Amy and General Yacouba finally grasped the meaning of trying to crack a nut with a sledgehammer.
When they realized that the cultivators and armored warriors lying all over the street were incapacitated by the formation. They couldn’t help but be astounded by the power of the Cosmic Star Formation that Gilmore had set up in the palace.
You see, the imperial preceptor was at an emperor level.
Yet, even with his emperor level prowess, the imperial preceptor was unable to breach the Cosmic Star Formation.
And even sustained severe injuries.
The power of the Cosmic Star Formation that Gilmore had placed in the palace was truly astonishing.
Amy finally understood why Gilmore had kept assuring her that her father, Huston, and the palace would be safe. Indeed, with such an incredibly powerful Cosmic Star Formation, how could her father and the palace come to any
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The imperial preceptor also came to the realization that the dazzling light arc that had flung tens of thousands of the army’s masters and severely wounded him was actually a formation set up by Gilmore.
But the power of this formation was almost unbelievably tremendous.
Even he, with his exalted–level, was unable to break through the formation.
And instead was injured by its backlash.
The Imperial Preceptor couldn’t help but wonder about the true extent of Gilmore’s abilities.
Princess Amy gazed coldly at the heavily injured Imperial Preceptor lying on the ground, powerless to resist, and said to Gilmore, “Mr. Reed, how should we deal with this arch–traitor?”
Gilmore replied, “Amy, as a princess of a nation, you must be more aware than I am of how traitors should be dealt with, aren’t you?”
Of course, Princess Amy knew how to deal with the rebel. In the Golden Tower Empire, the rebel must be put to death.
However, Princess Amy still asked Gilmore because she wanted to show her respect for Gilmore.
Moreover, Gilmore was irreplaceable in her heart.
Thus, Amy said, “Mr. Reed, according to the laws of the Golden Tower Empire, traitors must be put to death without mercy.”
Gilmore nodded. “Indeed, such rebellious subjects must be executed.”
With a grave expression, Princess Amy turned to General Yacouba and ordered, “Old General, strip this arch–traitor of his cultivator’s powers and take him to the palace for Father to pass judgment.”
General Yacouba immediately said. “Yes, Amy.”
Then, with a sharp look and an aura of formidable strength, General Yacouba approached the Imperial Preceptor.
Upon hearing the princess Amy order Mr. Perris to have his cultivator’s powers stripped, the Imperial Preceptor’s face went pale with the sudden shift of his fate.
As the Imperial Preceptor of the emperor level, he couldn’t express his pain and anger.
Yet, being heavily injured, he was utterly incapable of stopping what was about to happen.
General Yacouba closed in, step by step.
As a general loyal to Mr. Franko and devoted to protecting the nation and its people, Yacouba had long harbored disdain for the Imperial Preceptor’s treacherous aspirations.
Now, with the Imperial Preceptor defeated and incapacitated, it was the perfect opportunity to rid the Golden Tower Empire of a villain.
Naturally, General Yacouba wouldn’t let this chance slip by.
Standing before the Imperial Preceptor, General Yacouba said coldly, “Imperial Preceptor, did you ever imagine you would end up at my mercy?
“Deceiving His Majesty with your elixir.
“Corrupting ministers and warriors with your schemes.
“You’ve paved your own path to doom.”
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As soon as the words fell, General Yacouba acted, and with a single strike.
Boom!
A scream followed by the imperial preceptor. “Ahh!”
General Yacouba had effectively disabled the Imperial Preceptor’s cultivation ability.
The Imperial Preceptor’s face was full of pain and despair.
“Take this arch–traitor Levi away,” Mr. Perris commanded the armored warriors.
“By your command, Mr. Perris,” the warriors responded with booming voices.
Immediately, two imposing armored warriors stepped forward and took away the now powerless Imperial Preceptor.
At the same time, General Yacouba began to turn his attention to the remaining treacherous ministers and warriors. Then, Mr. Perris stepped forward and stripped the treacherous ministers and warriors of their mystical cultivator powers one by one.
Next, the ironclad warriors advanced to escort these disgraced officials and warriors away.
Princess Amy, surveying the streets swarming with tens of thousands of rebellious cultivators and armored soldiers.
She turned to Gilmore and said, “Mr. Reed, we are short–handed against such a multitude of rebels. We have no choice but to return to the palace and have the imperial guards haul these traitors away.”
Gilmore nodded in agreement. “Indeed, these mutinous cultivators and soldiers are severely injured. They won’t be getting
up
for hours.
“We can head back to the palace and then deploy the imperial guards to take them into custody one by one.”
Princess Amy immediately said to Mr. Perris, “Yacouba, we must return to the palace now.”
“At your command, Princess Amy,” he replied.
Subsequently, Gilmore, the Princess Amy, Mr. Perris, and over a thousand ironclad warriors, escorting the imperial preceptor and a host of treacherous ministers and warriors, took to the skies towards the palace.
The Palace.
A fortress guarded as securely as an iron barrel by the imperial soldiers.
Inside, a crowd of eunuchs and soldiers surrounded Huston.
Huston looked uncertain, and there was a hint of worry in his eyes.
He had received a report from his servants, learning that the imperial preceptor had rallied a host of ministers, warriors, and tens of thousands of master soldiers in an attempt to storm the palace and usurp the throne.
Although Gilmore had set up a defensive formation around the palace before leaving Fensville.
Huston was still worried the formation might not withstand the imperial preceptor’s rebel army.
However, he soon received word from the general of the imperial guards that the imperial preceptor’s tens of thousands of masters had been blasted away by the palace’s formation.
“Report!” Just then, a soldier called out loudly.
Anson promptly informed–Huston, “Your Majesty, Mr. Shelton of the imperial guards has arrived.”
“Bring Mr. Shelton in at once!” Huston said hurriedly.
“Mr. Shelton, please enter!” Anson announced with his hoarse voice.
Soon after, a middle–aged general clad in silver armor, exuding an imposing aura, appeared before Huston.
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Mr. Shelton knelt with a fist to the ground. “Your Majesty, the imperial preceptor and the traitorous ministers have just attacked the palace and were repelled by the palace’s formation. The palace remains untouched by the rebel forces. I have come to report this great victory!”
Upon hearing Mr. Shelton’s report, Huston, Anson, and everyone in the great hall, including soldiers and eunuchs, showed relief and joy.
All the soldiers and eunuchs then knelt down in unison, exclaiming to Huston, “Long live Your Majesty, may you live forever!”
“The palace is safe and the empire is blessed!”
“Congratulations to Your Majesty on the splendid victory. May the rebels be ground to dust!”
Huston, his face bright with joy, quickly told everyone, “Rise, all of you.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.” After thanking Huston, the soldiers and eunuchs stood up from the ground.
“Let’s go outside and take a look,” Huston declared in high spirits, motioning for everyone to follow.
The soldiers and eunuchs responded in unison, “As you wish, Your Majesty.”
Accompanied by his entourage, Huston stepped out of the palace.
Outside the palace, thousands of royal guards knelt in unison, exclaiming, “Long live Your Majesty may you live forever!”
Hovering above the palace, the silhouettes of several beautiful women could be seen.
Among them Lilian, Claire, and others.
These women, following Gilmore’s instructions, had stayed at the palace as a precaution to ensure its safety.
Therefore, when they learned of the Imperial Preceptor leading an army of masters to attack, they were also on guard at Huston’s palace.
Furthermore, they flew above the imperial palace to guard it.
However, upon witnessing the Imperial Preceptor and his army masters being repelled by the palace’s formation.
Even the Imperial Preceptor was no exception.
They knew that they didn’t need to do anything about the rebellion tonight.
Seeing Huston emerge from the palace, Lilian, Claire, and the others descended gracefully.
“We pay our respects to Your Majesty.” Lilian, Claire and others saluted Huston with a fist wrapped in a palm.
Huston returned the gesture with immense respect. “Ladies, please, there’s no need for formalities. You have indeed worked hard tonight!”
Considering they were Gilmore’s fiancées, Huston treated them with the utmost hospitality, expressing the excessive
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Moreover, the Cosmic Star Formation that Gilmore had set up at the palace had saved him from the Imperial Preceptor’s rebellion, sparing him a tribulation.
Thus, in Huston’s eyes, Lilian, Claire, and the rest were his saviors.
“Your Majesty, look, someone is flying towards the palace,” Mr. Shelton pointed to the sky, saying to Huston.
At the mention of figures approaching from the sky, Huston’s expression tensed.
The reason why his face changed slightly was that he suddenly thought that it was the Imperial Preceptor and others who came again.
Huston’s gaze swiftly turned skyward, and despite the distance blurring the details.
However, he could discern a group of about a thousand
many clad in iron armor.
“Mr. Shelton, can you make out who they are?” Huston asked, his brow furrowed, turning to Mr. Shelton.
Mr. Shelton’s eyes sparkled as he looked around.
And soon his face lit up with joy as he announced to Huston, “Your Majesty, it’s the Princess Amy and Mr. Perris!”
The worry on Huston’s face was instantly replaced by relief. “Amy and Mr. Perris have returned, that’s wonderful!”
At that moment, Lilian, Claire, and the others also recognized the newcomers in the sky, including Gilmore.
Joy painted their faces as well.
“Gilmore is back!”
“Finally, we get to see him.”
It went without saying. Since Gilmore had ventured into the Ice Mountains, despite being aware of his formidable strength, a hint of concern had lingered in their hearts.
Now, seeing Gilmore return safe and sound naturally filled them with immense joy.
Hearing from Lilian and the others that Gilmore was back, Huston quickly said to them, “Ladies, Mr. Reed is not only my savior but also a great benefactor of the Golden Tower Empire.
“Upon Mr. Reed’s return from the Ice Mountains, I must express my deepest gratitude to him.”
Lilian offered a serene smile in response. “Your Majesty is too kind. Gilmore despises evil and is more than happy to lend his strength to the Golden Tower Empire.”
Huston nodded in agreement, for indeed, Gilmore was such a noble soul.
As they spoke, Gilmore and his entourage flew into the palace airspace, passing through the light curtain of the Cosmic Star
Formation.
Because Gilmore was the one who set up the formation, he led the group into the Cosmic Star Formation. The light curtain did not attack them
This fact struck a particularly sour note in the imperial preceptor, now a prisoner.
Why was he attacked miserably by this formation when he approached the imperial palace.
Now that he had become a captive and was being escorted to the formation, he was safe and sound.
The irony was almost too bitter to bear.
Soon enough, Gilmore, Amy, Mr. Perris, and their party descended onto the palace square.
Huston, Lilian, the ladies, and the assembled soldiers had all stepped forward to greet them.
Princess Amy and General Yacouba immediately saluted Huston as they approached.
However, Huston merely nodded joyously in response.
He walked up to Gilmore, cupped his fists, and bowed deeply. “Please accept my bow, Mr. Reed!”
As the emperor, Huston bowed to Gilmore, who was not the emperor, and even called himself “I” not “emperor“.
It could be seen how much Huston respected Gilmore.
Gilmore quickly assisted Huston to stand upright. “Your Majesty, there’s no need for such formalities.”
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“Mr. Reed, had it not been for your Cosmic Star Formation today, I would have been dead, and the Golden Tower Empire would have faced destruction.” Huston said.
Huston choked with sobs when he spoke, which showed how excited he was.
Gilmore had indeed saved his life and his country.
How could he not be stirred, grateful, and regard Gilmore as a man of immense honor.
As Huston spoke, every soldier and eunuch present fell into respectful silence.
Without a doubt, in their hearts, Gilmore was their savior as well
Had it not been for Gilmore’s formation, they all knew they would not have survived the imperial preceptor’s tens of thousands of rebels storming the palace.
Everyone was grateful to Gilmore.
Gilmore said to Huston, “Your Majesty, the past is behind us. The great traitor, the imperial preceptor, and his conspiring ministers and generals have all been captured. They are now at your discretion to judge and punish.”
As he spoke, Gilmore gestured towards the imperial preceptor and the rebel ministers and generals being escorted by the soldiers in iron armor.
Huston had already noticed the captured imperial preceptor.
Now, looking at the imperial preceptor, a deep–seated hatred flared in his heart.
This imperial preceptor, whom he had trusted so dearly, to whom he had given so much power and status.
However, the Imperial Preceptor used the elixir to put venomous insects in him, gathered a group of rebels, and led the army to seize the throne.
For such a grand traitor, Huston’s eyes sparked with a cold fierceness as he commanded, “Seize this great traitor, Levi, and all the conspiring rebels, and execute them on the spot. Let this serve as a warning to all, and uphold the dignity of our Golden Tower Empire!”
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