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The Cannon Fodder Turns His Sister Into A Soaring Phoenix C337

Chapter 337: Emperor Sect, the Finale

At dusk, the gentle rays of the setting sun bathed the streets east of Tainan City. Numerous elegantly dressed individuals strolled along the pedestrian street.

Si Xuanji stood before a stall selling sugar paintings, her eyes fixed on the sugar spoon in the stall owner’s hand as it moved back and forth. In moments, the sugar water formed a crescent moon on the cutting board below.

“Little girl, your crescent moon,” The stall owner remarked.

“Thanks,” Si Xuanji replied, reaching for the bamboo stick and exchanging it for a spiritual stone. With a contented smile, she took a bite of the crescent moon, savoring the sweetness like a young girl of around ten.

As she indulged in the sugary treat, a sudden loud noise erupted behind her.

Boom—

She hadn’t been paying attention, and her teeth accidentally dislodged a piece of the fragile sugar painting. Si Xuanji frowned. She had intended to savor it slowly, and now she was annoyed. Turning towards the source of the disturbance, she saw smoke and dust at the end of the street, accompanied by the clang of swords and flickers of fire.

Ding ding—

Ding—

Si Xuanji’s yin and yang eyes surveyed her surroundings. Then, stepping out barefoot, she walked to the center of the street. After briefly assessing the distance, she retrieved a straw hat she had purchased earlier and placed it on her head.

In the next moment, there was a heavy thud.

Boom—

A woman in red was thrown from the smoke, tracing a parabolic arc through the air before bouncing several times on the ground like a skipping stone. Finally, she came to a stop in front of Si Xuanji.

“Cough—”

Spitting out blood, the woman tried to rise but froze upon noticing the young girl wearing a bamboo hat standing before her.

But in the next moment, the pursuing imperial guard appeared before her with an iron spear in hand.

The guard, at the core formation stage, displayed intense murderous intent in his eyes.

Seeing Si Xuanji alongside Hong Yu, he showed no signs of relenting, seemingly prepared to eliminate them together.

Choke–!

A sharp sound pierced the air as the spear rushed towards Hong Yu’s forehead.

Wide-eyed, Hong Yu had assumed the imperial guards would avoid harming innocent bystanders. Hence, after escaping through the secret passage, she hurried to a crowded street, hoping to blend in with the crowd for protection.

The Imperial Guards of the Emperor Sect were expected to refrain from harming innocent bystanders. However, witnessing the spear’s trajectory, she realized they had no regard for bystanders. Anyone who obstructed them would face severe consequences.

Hong Yu quickly raised her right-hand sword to defend herself.

But in the next moment—

Ding—

A clanging sound echoed as Si Xuanji used the sugar painting in her hand to intercept the guard’s iron spear, halting it inches from Hong Yu’s forehead.

Wide-eyed, Hong Yu followed the tiny arm holding the candy painting upwards and asked, “Who are you?”

Si Xuanji stood in the backlight, her face obscured, and identified herself as “Xuanji, the hero who draws his sword to help when he sees injustice.”

Though puzzled, Hong Yu immediately understood she was Young Master Xiao’s sister upon hearing “Xuanji.” She promptly stood up, ready to defend against the approaching imperial guard alongside her.

“Young Master Xuanji, hurry and inform Young Master Ye that the situation has been compromised. This Imperial Guard is at the core-forming stage. I will hold him off…”

Thinking Si Xuanji, at the early stage of the foundation building, must have used some enchanted item to deflect the attack, she quickly prepared to send her for help while staying behind to confront the pursuing imperial guards.

But before she could finish, Si Xuanji pressed her bamboo hat slightly with her left hand and, in a slick tone, said, “Go find Young Master Ye and leave the rear to me, Master Xuanji.”

“Ah…”

With a slight hook of the sugar painting in her hand, Si Xuanji swept it forward like moonlight, sending the imperial guard sprawling as he tried to parry. The clash between the spear and the arc left him feeling a force similar to a thousand pounds.

Boom–

With his hundred-pound armor, the guard carved a deep trench in the middle of the street. Hongyu stood dumbfounded for a moment, but witnessing Si Xuanji effortlessly repel the core-formation imperial guard, she quickly snapped out of it.

After a courteous bow, she turned and hurried along the street towards the Western District.

Moments after she left, three or four imperial guards emerged from the smoke. They saw the petite girl blocking their path, wielding a candy painting. Glancing at their fallen comrade, their expressions betrayed confusion.

Si Xuanji waved the candy art in her hand to one side, then covered her head with a bamboo hat and walked towards them,

“Master Xuanji, I can’t stand seeing anyone bullying a defenseless girl just because of their high level of cultivation. Today I’m going to uphold justice! Guys, be careful!”

Hongyu glanced back at Si Xuanji, who stood alone before several cultivators in the core formation stage. Though frightened, she didn’t stop, walking quickly along the street.

After about two-quarters of an hour of running, she arrived at Liuyue Inn, where Ye Anping lived. Seeing the closed doors and windows, she didn’t hesitate and immediately knocked on the door.

Bang, bang, bang—

“Young Master Ye!!! I am Hong Yu!!”

As soon as she spoke, there was a rush of footsteps inside the inn.

Inside, Ye Anping quickly removed the door panel and, seeing Hong Yu’s battered appearance, frowned slightly. Without much delay, he immediately supported her and led her to the first floor of the inn.

The doors and windows were tightly closed, and the first floor seemed rearranged. A map of Tianan City hung on the wall, marked with ink.

Liang Zhu, Pei Lianxue, Feng Yue, Xiao Yunluo, and Thief Immortal gathered around the wooden table as if Ye Anping had just been detailing a plan to everyone.

Seeing Ye Anping help the injured Hongyu, Liang Zhu immediately glanced at Thief Immortal and said,

“Miss Ye, go outside and take a look.”

“I know,” She replied.

Ye Wan’er understood and disappeared from the crowd, going outside to stand guard. Pei Lianxue picked up the spiritual sword from the side and asked,

“Senior brother, has something happened?”

“Not urgent…”

Ye Anping remained composed as he cleared the items on the table, laying Hong Yu flat on its surface. From his storage bag, he retrieved some elixirs and began to tend to her wounds.

“Miss Hongyu, something happened in the palace!” He inquired.

“Young Master Ye, the emperor of the Central Domain, discovered that the emperor and empress changed the city guards. All the servants in Changle Palace were killed by the imperial guards led by Eunuch Qi… I was the only one who escaped,” Hongyu explained.

Liang Zhu’s eyes widened in shock, his face betraying concern as he stepped forward to ask, “Where is the empress?”

Ye Anping glanced at him reassuringly. “Brother Liang, don’t worry, the empress will be fine. Although Qi Wuji is ruthless, he doesn’t dare to harm the empress.”

“But…” Liang Zhu began.

Hongyu paused before continuing, “The queen went to Tianhe Hall and Young Master Xuanji. She just intervened to stop the imperial guards who were chasing after me. Young Master Ye, please hurry and save her… Several imperial guards have surrounded her.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Anping was at a loss for words. If Si Xuanji had taken action, it meant she was tired of shopping, and it also indicated that the Demon Emperor had likely arrived outside Tainan City.

Originally, the Demon Emperor was supposed to besiege the city with the demon clan, but now it seemed that due to his actions against the Thief Immortal and Gu Mingxin, the plot had advanced ahead of schedule. However, despite the deviation in the storyline, it didn’t stray too far from his expectations.

Currently still under his control, just needed to devise a few backup plans. Ye Anping raised his chin, lowered his gaze in thought for a moment, then turned to Xiao Yunluo,

“Senior Sister Xiao, go fetch your sister.”

“Ah…” Xiao Yunluo paused, saying, “She can handle it… No need to worry about her.”

“After all, she’s your sister. You still need to check on her. Then meet me in front of the palace’s main entrance.”

Ye Anping casually stated, then turned to Feng Yudie, saying,

“Senior Sister Feng, come with me and my junior sister to the Heavenly Execution Court. Help Deputy Commander Yue escape. With the empress captured, he’s likely exposed. We need to protect him. The formation in Tianan City depends on him to break it.”

“Understood!” “Alright!”

“Finally, Brother Liang, take Miss Ye to the Western City Gate. Figure out a way to open it. I reckon the Demon King has arrived and is probably sipping tea at the tea stall outside the gate. Invite him into the city.”

“Tea!”

“He enjoys it.”

After reallocating tasks, Ye Anping clapped his hands, drawing everyone’s attention, took a deep breath, and continued,

“Success or failure hinges on this moment. Though a bit earlier than expected, the Emperor Sect will end today. Do you all understand?”

Pei Lianxue stepped forward, chest out, head held high, and shouted,

“Understood!!!”

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