Time Travel: I'm a Flower Thief

At that moment, a green figure gracefully descended from mid-air; it was Lu Fang.

He casually brushed the mist off his clothes, glancing sideways at Xie Xiaoyi, who was covered in blood:

"Third brother, what are you trying to prove? Even if you're at the Celestial Realm, you're still human. Do you really think you're made of iron?"

Xie Xiaoyi looked at the two men standing side by side, his eyes slightly moist, and called out in a hoarse voice, "Big brother, fourth brother... why are you here?"

Lu Fang stroked his chin and smiled with narrowed eyes:

"Master said he sensed the aura of a killing formation outside the Forbidden City, and that there was also a wisp of Ancestral Dragon True Qi resisting it."

I guessed that the person possessing the Ancestral Dragon's true energy was you, so I asked my fourth brother to come and check, and it really was you!

Xie Xiaoyi felt a slight dryness in his throat, tinged with disbelief:

"Dajue Temple and Zhenwu Dao Sect are more than a thousand miles from the capital. How did you arrive so quickly?"

Lu Fang raised his hand and patted the top of his head lightly, smiling casually:

"Silly boy, you're allowed to keep breaking through to higher realms, but do you think others are stuck in the same place?"

"Your elder brother is now at the Moon Void Breaking Dust Realm; this distance, traversed by sword, is but a fleeting moment."

Tiger Cow clenched his fists and looked at Xie Xiaoyi with a serious expression: "Third Brother, don't be afraid. Eldest Brother and I are here. No one can hurt you anymore!"

Xie Xiaoyi was about to continue his conversation with his two sworn brothers when they were interrupted from catching up.

Qin Huaiyu's face turned cold, and he pointed at the two of them, shouting sharply:

"How dare you! Dajue Temple and Zhenwu Dao Sect, you dare to act so presumptuously in the imperial city? Are you plotting a rebellion?"

Lu Fang rolled his eyes: "The private affairs of my two brothers and I have nothing to do with the sect or the imperial court, so how can you say we are rebelling?"

Lu Wushuang immediately pointed his halberd forward and said coldly, "Destroying the royal formation and protecting a wanted criminal, aren't you afraid of bringing a terrible disaster upon your sect and implicating your entire family?"

Tiger Rhino stepped forward, clasped his hands together, his eyes pure yet his tone firm: "Benefactor, please be careful with your words!"

The Buddhist community also values ​​compassion and morality, and understands right and wrong. Even if it goes against worldly rules, as long as one's conscience is clear, one dares to forge ahead without hesitation.

Wang Jiling, standing on the city wall, trembled with rage and roared, "What a pair of loyal brothers! How dare they be so insolent in front of me!"

"Lu Wushuang! A three-pronged attack! Leave no one alive! Qin Huaiyu, eldest brother, capture these madmen for me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, shouts of battle arose from all sides. The Imperial Guards and the armies from the north and south pressed forward, encircling the enemy layer by layer, their killing intent soaring to the sky.

Just then, the sound of orderly footsteps suddenly came from afar, banners covered the sun, and 20,000 elite cavalrymen lined up, facing off against the royal army from afar.

The two men at the head of the group stood on horseback. One of them had a noble bearing and an undeniable aura of power. His features bore a striking resemblance to Wang Jiling.

The other person was Situ Rui, the owner of the number one manor in the world.

Xie Xiaoyi was completely bewildered. What was going on?

Standing atop the Forbidden City, Wang Jiling grew suspicious: "Minister Yu, is this also part of your scheme?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Shinan immediately focused his gaze into the distance, and his expression changed drastically at just one glance: "Your Majesty! That...that's the First Prince, Wang Yan!"

Wang Jiling's brows furrowed sharply, a look of disbelief and astonishment flashing across his face—

Wang Yan?

Why would he return to Beijing?

Back then, he disagreed with my political views and repeatedly contradicted me in court, expressing dissatisfaction with my decrees...

Out of consideration for the bond between father and son, I spared his life but exiled him to the far border, never to return to the capital.

How did he suddenly appear here, with such a large army?

Upon realizing this, the emperor's eyes instantly flashed with shock, anger, and coldness: "You rebellious son! How dare you lead troops back to the capital? Are you plotting a rebellion?!"

Wang Yan sat upright on his horse, looked up at the city wall with a cold and solemn expression, and gestured to the guards behind him.

A man quickly stepped forward and presented a piece of bright yellow silk, which Wang Yan handed to Situ Rui, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Situ!"

Situ Rui clasped his hands in a salute, accepted the gift with both hands, and unfurled it, channeling his inner strength; his voice echoed throughout the entire battlefield.

"I, Wang Yan, am the sixteenth generation direct descendant of Emperor Wu, the founding emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty."

Our Great Sheng Dynasty has been established for three hundred years and passed down through sixteen generations. We govern the world with benevolence and virtue and comfort the people with righteousness.

I return to the capital today not for personal feuds, but to proclaim to the world—the current incompetent ruler, Wang Jiling, has brought disaster to the country and its people, and his crimes are sevenfold!

Wang Jiling, standing on the city wall, was furious, his eyes wide with rage, and he trembled with anger. He pointed down and began to curse loudly:

"You scoundrel! Nonsense! I spared your life, yet you dare to slander your sovereign and father! You are worse than a pig or a dog!"

Xie Xiaoyi, Lu Fang, and Hu Si were all taken aback.

Situ Rui... Wang Yan... This game seems a bit big?

Situ Rui continued reading, enunciating each word clearly:

"One major crime: He insisted on reducing the power of the vassal states, forcing the vassal kings in various regions to raise troops to protect themselves, which led to war and widespread suffering."

Two major crimes: imposing heavy taxes and levies, exploiting the people, and increasing taxes year after year to build palaces, causing the people to live in misery and become displaced.

Three major crimes: indulging in wars and recklessly provoking border conflicts, disregarding the country's weak resources, waging war without cause, resulting in the wrongful deaths of soldiers on the border.

Four major crimes: abuse of torture, and those who did not comply were accused of treason and implicated on a large scale, resulting in wrongful imprisonment throughout the country.

The five deadly sins: indulging in pleasure, neglecting state affairs, ignoring national matters, causing laws to be ineffective, and gradually leading to chaos throughout the country.

Six sins: Immoral conduct within the palace, having an affair with a former concubine. After the death of the late emperor, disregarding etiquette, engaging in illicit relations with the late emperor's concubines, which violates moral principles.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Disregarding human ethics, taking a daughter-in-law as a concubine, forcibly taking the prince's consort Chu Mengtong as his own, committing disgraceful acts, bringing shame to the royal family, and being despised by the world!

Such a foolish ruler is unworthy to rule the world! I raise an army today to act on behalf of Heaven, to purge the court of its corrupt officials, and to rectify the administration of the dynasty!

Situ Rui's internal energy spread in all directions, and the entire proclamation was clearly transmitted to every corner of both armies.

Wang Jiling's face turned ashen, his nails digging deeply into his palms, and he gave a stern order:

"The Southern Frontier Army and the Northern Frontier Army are pressing forward on all fronts. Kill this rebellious son Wang Yan without mercy!"

"Lu Wushuang, you lead the Imperial Guards, in coordination with Prince Bo and Qin Huaiyu, to first eliminate Xie Xiaoyi and his band of rebels. Show no mercy!"

Immediately afterwards, he turned around and shouted at the eunuch behind him:

"Immediately issue an imperial decree to summon the entire Capital Garrison and the Imperial Guards. Today, I will wipe out these treacherous officials in one fell swoop!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the armies from both the north and south charged fiercely towards Wang Yan's 20,000 elite cavalry.

Wang Yan turned his head to look at Situ Rui, his gaze calm: "Mr. Situ, the great formation can be activated."

Situ Rui nodded slightly, said nothing more, and took out a black command flag with his other hand, waving it in the air.

"A long, single-line formation!"

In an instant, 20,000 elite cavalrymen responded and moved, their feet stepping on the Xuanxu formation, their energy spreading in all directions, and in a flash they formed a great formation.

When the formation was complete, the iron cavalry were like rings and locks, with their heads and tails linked together.

Strike the head and the tail will follow; strike the tail and the head will follow; strike the waist and both the head and tail will follow. Like a dragon emerging from the abyss, it is as nimble as lightning and unstoppable.