Ye Chuxiao, although severing ties with Yuan Shen and Shi Huang, had left them clues.

Returning to Shenjing, the two would naturally not do nothing.

Xiao Chi, with almost all of his energy consumed by Ye Chuxiao, did not notice that someone was investigating his past right under his nose.

The more Yuan and Shi investigated, the more alarmed they became.

With one change after another, many hidden shadows beneath the surface were exposed. The more the two knew, the heavier they felt.

After struggling several times, they finally initiated the 'Cleanse the Emperor's Entourage' memorial at court.

They united a group of officials and members of the imperial clan whom they believed to be trustworthy, creating a massive force to pressure the little emperor sitting high on the dragon throne.

"Your Majesty, the country is in such a state of decay because treacherous villains have blinded your heart. We implore Your Majesty to bring forth the eight national treasures and determine right from wrong in court, to expel the disloyal and rectify the court. Only then can we ensure that decrees are effectively implemented and reverse the decline of the nation," Yuan Shen said loudly, bowing to the little emperor.

Behind him, dozens of officials in various official robes stepped forward and bowed together.

As for Shi Huang, although he was in the hall, he was remotely controlling the situation.

Most of the elites from the Six Doors had been transferred to the vicinity of the imperial city, ready to provide support in case of a conflict.

Of course, their preparations did not stop there.

The 'little emperor,' whose body had long been occupied by Xiao Chi, sat on the dragon throne, looking down at the officials who were forcing his abdication, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

"Minister Yuan! What are you doing? Are you trying to imitate Zhang Ting and Xu Liang with such actions?" the little emperor asked, trying to strike at their hearts.

The two people he mentioned were the two guards commanders from the previous rebellion.

Yuan Shen remained unmoved and continued to implore the little emperor to bring all the national treasures to distinguish between the loyal and the treacherous on the spot.

The national treasures of Daheng were headed by the National Sword and the Imperial Jade Seal.

In addition, there were the Prison-Suppressing Artifact, the Heaven-Worshipping Ritual Object, the Ancestral Temple Cauldron, and the Founding Code, for a total of eight items.

Once the eight treasures related to the rise and fall, honor and disgrace, and survival of the nation were gathered, it would be almost equivalent to summoning the nation's national fortune, allowing it to materialize.

And the Daheng national fortune, once it possessed spirituality, could automatically discern who was truly eroding and harming the nation's fortune and system.

Of course, this method could not be used lightly.

Because the eight national treasures all had great uses and were essential for suppressing a certain aspect of the nation's fortune.

Once moved, variables would arise, further damaging the foundation of the country.

Only now, with the rebel coalition forces already under the walls of Shenjing, did the request to use the eight national treasures seem particularly important.

Of course, Xiao Chi could not agree. Having already replaced the little emperor, he was, in fact, the biggest thief of the nation.

He was the culprit behind Daheng's current situation.

How could he allow the eight great treasures to gather the national fortune, materialize it, and point him out?

"Minister Yuan! Are you forcing me?" Xiao Chi said, narrowing his eyes, his tone extremely unkind.

Yuan Shen did not answer, but bowed and pleaded again.

The other officials standing aside to watch felt like they were sitting on pins and needles, their minds jumping up and down.

How many of them had already colluded with the rebel army outside?

Once the eight great treasures were brought forth, they would also be exposed.

But at this moment, it was not appropriate for them to jump out and object first.

Because that would undoubtedly be an admission of guilt.

They could only pray that the 'little emperor' would stand firm and not be coerced or bewitched by Yuan Shen.

"Your Majesty! This old minister is not only pleading, but if necessary... we can also act expediently!" Shi Huang stepped forward and first took out the Prison-Suppressing Artifact from the depths of the Ministry of Justice's dungeon.

Then, officials from the Ministry of Rites brought out the Heaven-Worshipping Ritual Object, and members of the imperial clan brought out the Ancestral Temple Cauldron...

One by one, artifacts closely related to the nation's fortune appeared in this imperial palace hall.

Naturally, the Daheng national fortune gathered in this imperial palace hall became extremely dense.

In the end, only the National Sword and the Imperial Jade Seal, the two core artifacts, were missing.

However, as long as the jade box in front of the little emperor was opened, the Imperial Jade Seal inside would resonate with the other six artifacts.

As for where the National Sword was, one would have to ask the little emperor.

Xiao Chi looked at the many national treasures shining in the hall, his eyes cold and his expression stern.

He knew that things were completely out of control. He did have a few cards in his hand, but if he played them all at this time, it would undoubtedly be admitting defeat to Ye Chuxiao.

He simply opened the jade box at hand, revealing the Imperial Jade Seal.

"The Imperial Jade Seal is here, so what if I grant your wish?" Xiao Chi said.

Shi Huang said, "Please bring out the National Sword, Your Majesty."

Xiao Chi said, "The divine sword was taken out of the palace by the Eldest Princess and has not returned yet. If you want the divine sword, you must first seek out the Eldest Princess."

As soon as he finished speaking, a divine sword flew in from beyond the heavens.

It crashed through the dome of the hall and fell into the hall, piercing straight into the center of the hall.

Ye Chuxiao had sent the final piece of the puzzle... the National Sword.

Inside the hall, the eight artifacts resonated.

The interconnected national fortunes began to merge and overlap with each other continuously.

After a moment, the wind and clouds surged, and a dragon's roar echoed.

A golden dragon completely formed from the national fortune appeared in the hall, constantly circling and wailing.

Its body was covered with black boils, and the largest boil was on its head, between its horns, rendering most of its head a dark black color.

The golden dragon of national fortune shook its head and ignored the rebellious elements colluding from within and without, instead roaring angrily at Xiao Chi, who had replaced the little emperor.

In an instant, all the civil and military officials in the hall were stunned.

Most of them had not expected that the one who was most damaging to the nation's fortune and foundation was actually the little emperor.

However, the little emperor had mostly served as a puppet in the past and had not had much practical experience. How could he be harmful to the country?

Although being in the position of the ruler and being incompetent was also a fault, it was not worth the national fortune golden dragon being so angry and hostile.

Shi Huang strode forward, holding the Prison-Suppressing Artifact and the National Sword, allowing the waves emitted by the golden dragon of national fortune to repeatedly infect his body. He was worthy of the country, and his conscience was clear.

"You are not His Majesty. Who exactly are you?" Shi Huang questioned, raising his sword.

Although he had been mentally prepared, Shi Huang still felt his vision darken when the truth was revealed before his eyes.

The many members of the royal family also erupted in an uproar.

Beneath the surface clamor, there was also an unknown stirring and elation hidden in their hearts.

Xiao Chi let out a long breath.

He did not look at Shi Huang, but instead looked up at the hole torn open at the top of the hall.

"You've come, haven't you!"

"Since you've come, show yourself."

"Today's situation is all thanks to your efforts. I really couldn't withstand it."

"Since things have come to this, there is only the final move left to determine the outcome," Xiao Chi said to the emptiness.

After a long while, no one responded.

"Tch! Is that all the courage you have?"

"You've already pushed me to this point, but you don't even have the confidence to come out and face me directly?" Xiao Chi continued.

Shi Huang was furious. "Traitor! Who exactly are you? How dare you usurp the throne of my Daheng?"

With that, he raised his sword and charged over.

A cold look flashed in Xiao Chi's eyes, and he waved his sleeve.

An unparalleled will crushed towards Shi Huang.

In just an instant, he could completely dissipate Shi Huang's soul.

Buzz!

Tearing apart this unparalleled will was a flash of saber light.

The saber light penetrated the dual realms of reality and thought, reaching Xiao Chi's front.

At the same time, Ye Chuxiao's figure also appeared in the hall, facing Xiao Chi directly.

"Finally, we meet completely, Xiao Chi!" Ye Chuxiao said.