333: After dismissing the sycophantic group, the divine prince intends to sneak into the palace at night!

The night was as dark as ink, thick clouds obscuring the stars and moon.

High above the Great Xia Imperial City, Tian Du, at an altitude of ten thousand meters, a massive flying vessel shimmering with nine-colored divine light floated silently.

The vessel's hull was enveloped by a layer of profound Law of Space, perfectly blending with the night sky. Even a Quasi-Emperor expert repeatedly sweeping the area with Divine Thought would be unable to detect even a trace of it.

The nine heavens vessel flying vessel, the Su Family's mobile war fortress, had arrived.

On the bow deck, Su Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, dressed in white robes. The night wind ruffled his ink-black hair, loosely tied with a jade hairpin, making his sleeves flutter like an exiled immortal.

He lowered his gaze slightly, looking down at the majestic city below, illuminated by countless lights yet shrouded in an intangible, oppressive aura.

"Boss, when do we make our move?"

A voice as heavy as thunder sounded from behind. Su Wuchang, clad in heavy armor and gripping a giant axe, stood there with eyes reddened by Battle Intent, his bulging muscles radiating a terrifying Killing Intent.

"Please give the order, Boss! I volunteer to be the vanguard, leading the Nine Heavens Guards to smash through the palace gates directly, break the legs of that so-called Immortal Envoy, and hang him to dry on the city gates!"

Behind him, Su Xiaoxiao, shaking her little fists, chimed in excitedly, "Exactly, Boss! What are we waiting for? Just drive the nine heavens vessel vessel right over them! I'll take the sisters to protect Her Majesty the Empress. Whoever dares to come will have their claws chopped off!"

Hearing this, Su Chen didn't even bother to lift his eyelids, the corners of his mouth still curved in that lazy smile.

He slowly turned around, sweeping a glance over these bloodthirsty clansmen of his, and spoke unhurriedly, "What's the rush? When a cat catches a mouse, you have to let the mouse feel complacent first. Otherwise, what's the fun in the game?"

"Truly a bunch of simple-minded battle maniacs, only knowing how to fight and kill, with no sense of artistry whatsoever."

Su Chen complained internally without a ripple in his heart.

"Just drive over them? How tasteless! This Divine Son is here for a heroic rescue, not a demolition. Do you understand heroic rescues? It's about appearing like a divine soldier descending from heaven when my wife is at her most desperate and helpless, when everyone thinks she's about to submit to fate. Stepping on the villain's face in front of everyone's eyes, then giving her a gentle smile and saying, 'Your man is here.'"

"Isn't that script perfect? Applause, screams, the admiring gazes of beauties—that's the treatment a protagonist deserves!"

"If we charge down now and start a chaotic brawl, how will my wife watch the show tomorrow? If she doesn't get to see me show off, what's the point of me coming here?"

Although Su Wuchang and the others couldn't hear Su Chen's inner monologue, seeing his calm and composed demeanor, as if everything was under control, their impatience inexplicably subsided a bit, and they even began to self-reflect.

The Divine Son is always so confident and assured. We are too shallow!

"Then... Boss, we can't just wait here doing nothing, can we?" Su Wuchang scratched his head, feeling all his strength with nowhere to go, unbearably stifled.

"Yes, Boss. Since we're idle anyway, why not let us infiltrate the city first to gather some intelligence?" Su Yueling suggested, as her mind was relatively more meticulous.

Hearing this, Su Chen's brow twitched almost imperceptibly.

Gather intelligence? With your group, each one's aura blazing like a giant furnace? Even when suppressed, you'd stand out like fireflies in the dark night, as if afraid no one would know you're experts?

Infiltrating the city wouldn't be gathering intelligence; it would be being moving targets.

However... having them clamoring here is indeed annoying.

"Fine, it's good to send these energetic guys away. Then I can conveniently go see my poor wife. I wonder how that silly girl is doing now. Is she hiding alone in the palace, secretly crying her eyes out? Has she been missing me?"

"Ah, as her man, letting her suffer such grievances, I'm really an unworthy husband. I need to go comfort her quickly."

Thinking of Ji Hongxue possibly enduring immense pressure alone, her eyes red and teary, Su Chen's heart softened inexplicably. Within his salted fish demeanor, a trace of tenderness and guilt, difficult to detect, emerged.

"Very well."

Su Chen waved a hand casually, as if shooing away flies. "Change into plain clothes and go wander around the city. Remember, don't reveal your identities, suppress your auras properly, and don't cause trouble for me."

He paused, then added, "Go to crowded, bustling places in the city, like the largest taverns or teahouses. Inquire about the current specific situation in the Great Xia Divine Dynasty, and... by the way, scout out where the best viewing spots for tomorrow's show are."

This was purely a random excuse to send them away.

"Yes, Boss!"

Su Wuchang and the others were overjoyed upon hearing this, as if receiving some sacred military order, each pounding their chests excitedly in assurance.

"Don't worry, Boss! We'll definitely complete the mission! We'll find you the best viewing platform in the entire city!"

"We promise not to cause trouble, just gather intelligence!"

With that, the group turned and hurried off, eager to change into plain clothes.

Watching their retreating figures, Su Chen shook his head helplessly.

"Not cause trouble? I'll believe that when pigs fly. With you muscle-brained guys, I'd be lucky if you don't poke a hole in the sky."

"Forget it. If you poke it, so be it. The deck will be reshuffled tomorrow anyway."

The deck instantly fell silent.

Su Chen turned his gaze back to the profound Imperial City below. The laziness in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a depth of contemplation.

He instructed Chun Hua and Qiu Yue, "Chun Hua, Qiu Yue, watch the home. Keep the vessel concealed. No one is to act rashly before I return."

"Yes, Divine Son." Two respectful and gentle responses came from behind.

Su Chen nodded with satisfaction, then took a deep breath. An expression of... tragic resolve, as if facing death, actually appeared on his face.

"Sigh, do I really have to use this move... Although effective, it's really too embarrassing..."

"Especially after being caught peeking at Hongxue bathing, this is simply a lifelong stain on my record."

"But, for my poor wife who's being forced into marriage, to be able to sneak silently to her side and whisper 'your husband is here' in her ear, giving her an earth-shattering surprise... I'll endure this bit of shame!"

Standing at the bow, facing the fierce winds at high altitude, he silently activated that supreme Divine Ability he both loved and hated—'Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Transformations'.

In the next moment, Su Chen's figure twisted in place, the surrounding Law of Space thrown into disarray.