Under the Capital City, Qi Zhangwu stood with his hands behind his back, staring at the city walls.

Seeing Chen Baxian and others arrive, Qi Zhangwu smiled, showing his signature gentle smile.

"I heard about what you did at the Demon Suppression Pass, and it was quite impressive. Zhuge, the General Guardian, didn't choose the wrong successor.

And Han Zheng, I really didn't expect your progress to be so swift. After this battle for the Capital City, don't return to the Demon Suppression Pass; the Six Commanders definitely have a place for you."

After greeting them, Qi Zhangwu glanced at the deserted Capital City, with an inexplicable smile at the corner of his mouth: "Is Ji Yuanfang putting on an empty city strategy for us? Gentlemen, do you dare to enter?"

Both Chen Baxian and Han Zheng smiled slightly.

Since they had come from the Demon Suppression Pass, they must forge ahead even if the path ahead was fraught with danger.

Ji Yuanfang knew he plotted against Qi Zhangwu, intending to usurp the throne and rebel; a battle between them was inevitable sooner or later.

And Qi Zhangwu and his men also knew that with Ji Yuanfang's patient and ruthless nature, once he became the Emperor of Great Zhou, they would all become rebels.

So neither side had a choice; they were bound to have a battle, and what they were really competing for was their own foundational strength.

Chen Baxian struck first, punching out and shattering a city gate before him.

Strangely enough, not only was there no one defending the city wall, but even inside the city gates, it was empty.

As they stepped into the Capital City, they found the entire city sparsely populated, with streets sealed off everywhere, indicating that a curfew had been enforced long ago.

Just then, a strong golden light overflowed from the Imperial Palace, and a golden dragon roared in midair.

But at that moment, another golden dragon was pressing firmly on that golden dragon, as if trying to drag it back underground.

Although this golden dragon was also golden all over, it was filled with a seven-colored halo, its aura chaotic and disorderly.

"Ji Yuanfang has already acted on the Dragon Vein, rush to the Imperial Palace!"

The smile on Qi Zhangwu's face completely disappeared, becoming extremely solemn.

Everyone present immediately rushed towards the Imperial Palace at the fastest speed.

At this moment, in the square of the palace hall, a massive array spanning thousands of feet stood in the center of the palace square.

Eleven Qi Fortune Emperor Tripods hovered in midair, spewing Dragon Vein Qi Fortune, transforming into the seven-colored golden dragon, suppressing the power of the Great Zhou Dragon Vein, even constantly tearing at it, trying to merge its power.

Ji Yuanfang, dressed in a dragon robe, stood next to the array, at his feet lay Ji Xuanjing, shivering with fear and a terrified expression.

"Imperial Uncle, please spare me! I don't want the imperial throne; I'll abdicate to you!"

Ji Xuanjing pleaded bitterly, his eyes full of terror.

Ji Yuanfang gently patted Ji Xuanjing's cheek, seemingly amused: "Abdicate? Don't forget, you're not the emperor yet. Do you have the right to abdicate? If anyone should abdicate, it should be your father, not you."

After speaking, Ji Yuanfang slapped Ji Xuanjing away with a cold voice: "I don't need you to abdicate; I'll take the throne myself!"

"Ji Yuanfang, you can't take what isn't yours."

Qi Zhangwu, with members of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, descended from the sky, surrounding the entire Imperial Palace.

Although outwardly calm, Qi Zhangwu was still taken aback inside seeing the seven-colored golden dragon formed by countless Dragon Vein Qi Fortunes.

Over the years, Ji Yuanfang had probably raided several dozen to a hundred Ancient Country Relics, seizing their remaining Dragon Vein Qi Fortunes, finally forming this seven-colored golden dragon under his own control.

Ji Yuanfang clapped his hands: "The Grand Commander is truly worthy of the title, able to suppress the North Sea Demons' rebellion so quickly, but unfortunately, you're still too late."

As Ji Yuanfang finished speaking, over a thousand strongmen emerged from within the Imperial Palace.

There were experts from the Dragon Martial Bureau, all connections Ji Yuanfang had accumulated over the years.

Of course, there were also many Royalist Party members, but they were all eliminated by Ji Yuanfang.

There were also members of the Demon Cleansing Bureau's Xuanjia Guard, led by He Tianxiong and Li Zongyuan.

Moreover, there were hundreds of experts from Heavenly Net Cave Temple, led by Jiu Xiao Zhenren.

More numerous were the fiendish criminals and evil villains wanted by the Court, such as Heavenly Evil Venerable, but they now openly stood within the Great Zhou Palace.

Two supreme experts of the Heavenly Position, over twenty Dharma Manifestation Realm experts, over a hundred Yang God Realm Great Grandmasters, and several thousand True Pill Realm members of the royal family!

The combined strength here could attack the Country of Demons; yet, they were engaged in an internal conflict, making Qi Zhangwu's gaze even colder.

However, judging by apparent strength, Qi Zhangwu's side did not have the advantage.

Aside from him, a Heavenly Position who could hold his own against Jiu Xiao Zhenren, Ji Yuanfang had the numerical advantage in every other martial artist Realm.

Ji Yuanfang said in a deep voice: "Grand Commander, you should know, what I appreciate most is you.

Back when you weren't even the Grand Commander of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, I actively sought to make your acquaintance, wanting to befriend you.

You wanted reform, and I supported you, but why can't you stand on my side?

This world belongs to the Ji Family, not just him, Ji Taichang!

If I sit on this throne, what difference does it make from him, Ji Taichang, sitting on it?

Grand Commander, as long as you help me, I can let bygones be bygones, even sparing Han Zheng, who killed my confidants and ruined my plans.

You can still be the Grand Commander of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, and whatever you want to do, I will support unconditionally, unlike Ji Taichang, who hesitates and procrastinates!"

Ji Yuanfang's words were sincere, without a hint of manipulation.

If Qi Zhangwu was willing to help him today, he could even swear a Primordial Spirit oath on the spot.

"I believe what the Prince says."

Upon hearing Qi Zhangwu's words, a hint of joy appeared in Ji Yuanfang's eyes.

If avoiding a fallout with Qi Zhangwu was possible, it was certainly preferable.

Qi Zhangwu was an apex figure in both strength and capability, and although Ji Yuanfang was well-prepared, he couldn't predict the extent of possible losses.

But then, Qi Zhangwu coldly stated: "It's just a pity I'm the Grand Commander of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, and what you, Prince, have done, is intolerable to the Bureau.

Sheltering and collaborating with those criminals and evil doers, conspiring with Cult devils for personal gain, even to the point of slaughtering civilians, how can such a person qualify to be the Emperor of Great Zhou?"

"When have I ever slaughtered civilians? Can those people even be called civilians?"

As he finished speaking, Ji Yuanfang suddenly slapped Ji Xuanjing away, sneering, "I don't need you all to yield this throne to me! I will take it myself!"

"Ji Yuanfang, what's not yours, you won't be able to take."

Qi Zhangwu landed from the sky with his Demon Cleansing Bureau party, surrounding the entire Imperial Palace.

Though outwardly calm, Qi Zhangwu was still shocked when he saw the seven-colored golden dragon composed of countless Dragon Vein Qi Fortunes.

Over the years, Ji Yuanfang must have sought out dozens to hundreds of ancient country relics, seizing the remnants of their Dragon Vein Qi Fortune, ultimately forming this seven-colored golden dragon under his control.

Ji Yuanfang clapped his hands: "Grand Commander is truly worthy of being the Grand Commander; even the North Sea Demons' uprising was suppressed so quickly, but you're still too late."

As Ji Yuanfang finished speaking, over a thousand powerful figures emerged from the Imperial Palace.

There were masters from the Dragon Martial Bureau, all a part of the Imperial Family network that Ji Yuanfang had built over the years.

Of course, there were many Royalist Party members, but they had all been cleared out by Ji Yuanfang.

There were also He Tianxiong, Li Zongyuan leading the Demon Cleansing Bureau's Xuanjia Guard.

There were more than a hundred experts led by Jiu Xiao Zhenren from the Heavenly Net Cave Temple.

Most, however, were criminals and villains, like the Heavenly Evil Venerable, wanted by the Court, but now they all stood prominently within the Great Zhou Palace.

Two supreme experts of the Heavenly Position, more than twenty Dharma Manifestation Realm experts, over a hundred Yang God Realm Great Grandmasters, several thousand True Pill Realm clan members!

This combined strength was enough to attack the Country of Demons, yet it was here for internal conflict, making Qi Zhangwu's gaze even colder.

But judging by the apparent strength, Qi Zhangwu's side still didn't have the advantage.

Apart from himself matching the strength of Jiu Xiao Zhenren of the Heavenly Position, in other realms, Ji Yuanfang had the advantage in the number of martial artists.

Ji Yuanfang said in a deep voice: "Grand Commander, you are indeed worthy of the title, to be able to so quickly suppress the North Sea Demons' rebellion, but unfortunately, you are still too late."