Zhou You returned empty-handed, but what followed unfolded beyond all expectation.
Nearly every faction in the capital knew that Zhou Daqian, as a disciple, had sought an audience and met the Heavenly Southern Divine Sword face-to-face.
It was practically a miracle.
Though outsiders had no way of knowing what the two had discussed, this act was undoubtedly a very clear signal, representing the Heavenly Southern Divine Sword's intentions.
The Heavenly Southern Divine Sword did not oppose Zhou You's support for Lian Feihong. That was exceedingly important.
"What?"
Only after Zhou You met Lian Feihong did he learn that he had been the only visitor to see the Heavenly Southern Divine Sword during this period.
Lian Feihong was beside himself with excitement, pacing back and forth as countless thoughts churned through his mind. At last, he clasped his fists deeply toward him. "Great kindness needs no words of thanks!"
"No, it hardly counts as any great kindness..."
Zhou You had still underestimated the Heavenly Southern Divine Sword's standing. Though the man had not voiced his position, a simple audience alone carried immense political significance.
The Great Star Commander, Peacock, and the other master assassin experts were profoundly shaken.
Zhou You's master-disciple relationship with the Heavenly Southern Divine Sword was actually not the slightest bit inferior to that of true disciples such as the Second Son Sword and Feng Feishang.
Thinking back now, after "Zhou Daqian" had wiped out eight Demon Weapon Overlords, the true foundation hidden beyond Half-Sage Yin Dao, the sacred artifact, and the Jade Cauldron Token Arrow was the Heavenly Southern Divine Sword's secret legacy techniques.
Crash!
Dongfang Da Qian's fury had yet to subside. He raised his hand and smashed a blood-jade coral ornament presented by a subordinate into pieces, scattering beadlike crimson fragments across the floor.
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