Chapter 18: Chapter 18: The Mastermind

After Shadow Palace interrogation, the mastermind finally came to light. It turned out the Four Great Families had not been completely defeated. They still had one last stronghold in the Imperial Capital - the Royal Dark Guard hidden within the Imperial Palace. The Royal Dark Guard was the most mysterious force directly under the Emperor, answering only to the Emperor himself. And the daughter of the Lin family among the Four Great Families was precisely the beloved consort of the current Emperor! "So that is it..." Xiao Tianci heard the report, a cold light flashing in his eyes, "I was wondering how the Four Great Families still had the guts to send assassins to kill me, so there was Royal Dark Guard supporting them behind the scenes." He stood up, looking at the night outside: "The Four Great Families thought I could not touch them hiding in the palace? How naive." Yin Wuying reminded beside him: "Mr. Xiao, the Royal Dark Guard is not to be trifled with. They directly answer to the Emperor, if we make moves against the Royal Dark Guard, it might bring the Emperors revenge..." Xiao Tianci sneered: "The Emperor? Hmph, the Emperor back then believed slander and harmed my grandfather. This current Emperor who favors Four Great Families people is likewise no good." He turned around, eyes full of killing intent: "Issue my order, War God Legion on full alert. Also, have people monitor the palace, report any unusual activity immediately." "Mr. Xiao, you plan to...?" Xiao Tianci said calmly: "The Emperor wants to protect the Four Great Families, then let him try. Tell the Emperor, within three days, hand over the Four Great Families people, otherwise..." A cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "I do not mind the empire getting a new Emperor." If these words spread, they would certainly shock the entire empire. But those present did not think there was anything inappropriate, because they knew, with Xiao Tianci current strength, he truly had the qualification! War God Realm fifth level strength, plus one hundred thousand War God Legion, plus Shadow Palace intelligence network... such strength indeed had capital to challenge the empire!