Palace coup!
What is a palace coup!
Li Shimin’s Xuanwu Gate incident is called a palace coup. During Tang Xuanzong’s time, the An Lushan rebellion erupted; the soldiers of the accompanying imperial guards, led by Chen Xuanli, unanimously demanded the execution of Yang Guozhong and Yang Guifei at Mawei post, otherwise they would mutiny. It’s also a palace coup. Now, Nicholas is likewise staging a palace coup, forcing Michelle and Ye Xunhuan to clash, pushing Michelle to order Ye Xunhuan to be permanently kept here.
In an instant, Michelle’s complexion turned extremely unsightly.
She’s no fool. How could she not discern the implication in Nicholas’s words!
Meanwhile, Ye Xunhuan’s heart was filled with murderous intent. It seems Michelle’s position in the Vatican isn’t all that secure either, or perhaps Nicholas has been plotting all along, waiting for this very moment.
If Michelle follows Nicholas’s orders, she remains the Vatican’s saint, revered by all. But if she defies Nicholas, then he’s more than likely to pull Michelle down from her pedestal.
The wisdom of age, indeed it’s true!
"What if I refuse?" Michelle stared at Nicholas relentlessly and said.
At this moment, her gaze towards Nicholas was filled with hostility, even carrying a heavy dose of murderous intent.
Michelle never expected Nicholas, usually so kind and gentle, to suddenly become so unfamiliar, almost like a stranger to her.
"Saint, you cannot decide on this matter!" Nicholas said heavily. "You, as the saint, can wield power upon the Pope’s death, but cannot wield it!"
"Moreover, the Vatican has rules; upon the Pope’s demise, the new Pope assumes power, and everything is handed over to the chamberlain, which is in my hands!"
"You..."
"Besides, the late Pope had issued a confinement order against you, taking away your authority!" Nicholas said gravely. "Yesterday, I also went to meet the elder council, and they unanimously asked you to execute the Marshal, to vindicate the Vatican!"
Michelle’s white teeth bit down hard, creating a creaking sound. She truly didn’t expect Nicholas to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Yesterday, she kindly offered him the position of Pope, which he declined repeatedly. Yet now he wants to seize power and even bring in the elder council.
This leaves her with absolutely no retreat!
"Nicholas, what a calculation!" Ye Xunhuan said before Michelle could speak. "But if you wish to kill me, let’s see if you have the capability!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Xunhuan’s right hand jittered, clasping the three-foot-long azure longsword.
Sunlight shone on the sword, instantly reflecting a dazzling light.
In the next moment, Ye Xunhuan, holding the sharp sword, made his move, initiating the attack.
Ye Xunhuan knew Michelle was torn inside, so he acted because he didn’t want Michelle to struggle, nor did he want Michelle to fall from her pedestal.
If Michelle fell from her pedestal, who knows what might happen. Moreover, regardless of how Michelle acts today, Ye Xunhuan cannot avoid a fierce battle.
Instead, it would be better to act, to protect Michelle.
Ye Xunhuan’s speed was swift, and since Ye Xunhuan’s attack was abrupt, the Cardinals in front of him hadn’t reacted. Ye Xunhuan was already in front of them, and his sword was like lightning, roaring past!
"Thud!"
The sound of a sword piercing flesh rang out, followed by a fountain of blood spouting from a Cardinal’s throat.
When Ye Xunhuan acted, Victoria naturally couldn’t sit idly by.
Victoria knew well that now if she and Ye Xunhuan wanted to leave, there was only one way: to carve out a bloody path. Otherwise, there was no way to leave.
Seeing Ye Xunhuan take the initiative, Nicholas’s lips curled into a barely noticeable sly smile.
The current scene was precisely what Nicholas wanted. He intended to provoke Ye Xunhuan into acting. That way, even if Nicholas didn’t give the command, others would act against Ye Xunhuan, because this was the Vatican and they wouldn’t let Ye Xunhuan wreak havoc!
Ye Xunhuan’s sudden attack left Michelle at a loss, wanting to stop the slaughter but knowing she was powerless.
Ye Xunhuan’s action completely blocked his escape routes, and if he managed to leave alive, then moving forward, the Vatican and Ye Xunhuan would be like fire and water.
Anyone wishing to kill Ye Xunhuan would face no leniency, so against the Cardinals and Knights, Ye Xunhuan showed no mercy, wielding his sword like lightning, carrying a storm-like aggression, creating a palpable sense of danger.
Instantly, the entire Saint Peter Square was filled with a thick scent of blood and a grim murderous intent, weighing down the atmosphere to the extreme.
Ye Xunhuan’s sword was like his third hand, endowed with life, like a ghostly hand emerging from hell, impossible to guard against.
One strike unleashed a fierce sword light, like an electrical serpent swiftly slashing towards the others, carrying a strong aura of destruction.
Ye Xunhuan’s moves were sharp and ruthless, often a single strike was enough, never needing a second.
"Thud!"
After slaying a Knight with one stroke, Ye Xunhuan’s gaze immediately fell upon Nicholas. "Last time I made you run around naked, this time your luck won’t be so good!"
When Ye Xunhuan focused on Nicholas, a bad premonition surged in Nicholas’s heart, knowing Ye Xunhuan was likely to act against him, and indeed it was true!
The next moment, Ye Xunhuan charged at Nicholas, sword in hand.
"Divine Radiance!" Nicholas didn’t evade but immediately began to manifest a strange power from the Vatican!
"Swish!"
Suddenly, Nicholas’s entire body began emitting a harmonious aura, drawing people close!
"Clang!"
Then, a bizarre scene unfolded as a giant pillar of light rose sharply from beneath Nicholas, seemingly from the ground.
The light pillar emerged, appearing to purify the world, washing away all sin and filth!
Ye Xunhuan’s expression changed slightly upon seeing this!
The next moment, Nicholas’s right hand reached towards the light pillar!
"Clang!"
Then, a giant sword radiating a sacred yet ancient aura was grasped by Nicholas!