<h2 ss="wp-block-heading">Chapter 5380</h2>


    In the Imperial Pce of the Divine Capital, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was filled with curls of incense, and the atmosphere was solemn.


    The three-day deadline had arrived, and Princess Wu Yue was dressed in an intricate red wedding dress, with a seven-tailed phoenix crown on her head, and surrounded by pearls and jade. However, her beautiful face did not show any joy, but only a firmness that was inconsistent with her age. Wu


    Hao sat upright on the dragon throne, looking at his daughter withplicated eyes.


    He stood up and walked down the imperial steps, personally straightening the tassels on the phoenix crown for Wu Yue, his voice low and solemn: “Yu’er, this trip to the Third Hall is nominally for a marriage, but in reality it is to investigate the evidence of collusion between the Third Hall Master and the Evil Way Hall. Your father knows that I have wronged you, but the safety of the Divine Kingdom depends on you, you…”


    “Father, I understand.”


    Wu Yue interrupted Wu Hao, her tone calm but with determination, “In the past, I was ignorant and always wanted to escape the engagement. Now I understand your father’s painstaking efforts.


    The Evil Dao Pce stole the Thunder Sound Bell and coveted the Demon Soul Seal. If the Third Pce Master really colluded with them, it would be a great disaster for the Sixth Heaven. I must act carefully and live up to your trust.”


    A trace of relief shed in Wu Hao’s eyes, and he reminded: “Liu Kun will personally escort you to the Third Pce. This person is very cunning. You need to be more cautious about him and don’t trust him easily. If something goes wrong, crush this jade talisman immediately, and your father will send troops to support you as soon as possible.”


    As he said, he stuffed a jade talisman engraved with dragon patterns into Wu Yue’s hand.


    Wu Yue gripped the jade talisman tightly and nodded emphatically, “My daughter has made a note.”


    At that moment, a eunuch’s voice rang out from outside the hall: “Prime Minister Liu Kun, lead the ceremonial guards, awaiting orders outside—”


    Wu Hao took a deep breath and patted his daughter’s shoulder: “Go. Remember, safety first, evidence second.”


    Wu Yue bowed, then turned and followed the guards out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Outside the hall, a ceremonial


    guard of a thousand soldiers from the National Defense Corps had already formed up, their gs fluttering and their armor gleaming. Liu Kun, dressed in purple official robes, stood at the front of the procession.


    Upon seeing Wu Yue emerge, a gentle smile spread across his face. “Your Highness, the ceremonial guards are ready, and we’re ready to depart.” Wu Yue nodded calmly, and without furtherment, she, supported by her maid, boarded the already prepared imperial carriage. The carriage was pulled by eight snow-white horses.


    The carriage was intricately carved with phoenix designs, and a veil hung around the perimeter, obscuring the view from within. Seeing this, Liu Kun bowed to Wu Hao and said, “Rest assured, Your Majesty.


    I will protect the princess and ensure the marriage is a smooth one.” Wu Hao examined Liu Kun and said slowly, “Thank you, Prime Minister.” He felt something was amiss with Liu Kun’s smile today, but he couldn’t put his finger on it.


    He could only mentally instruct the Secret Service to follow closely and monitor the honor guard’s movements. Liu Kun sneered inwardly, but remained respectful on the surface. “It’s my duty.


    Let’s depart!” With amand, the honor guard slowly moved toward the south gate of the Divine Capital. Citizens lined the streets, watching and discussing the situation, mostly specting about the marriage and worrying about the future of the Divine Kingdom.


    Inside the imperial carriage, Wu Yue lifted a corner of her veil and gazed out the window, a flicker of worry in her eyes. She knew the journey would be anything but peaceful. Neither Liu Kun nor the Third Pce Master were good people. She had to proceed with caution toplete the mission entrusted to her by her father.


    Meanwhile, Liu Kun rode beside the imperial carriage, seeminglymanding the troops, but in reality, observing his surroundings from the shadows. He had already arranged for his trusted aides to set up an ambush in the “Valley of Broken Souls” outside the Divine Capital.


    Once the honor guard entered the valley, they would proceed as nned, “kidnapping” the princess and staging a “bride kidnapping” stunt. Thinking of the sacrificial tome he was about to acquire, and the grand ambitions he would realize after unlocking the seal of the Demonic Soul, Liu Kun’s eyes flickered with greed and madness.