Actions of the Major Factions

The assembled officials below all stood with their heads bowed, seemingly oblivious to the situation.

They all remained silent, ready to obey Qian Renxue's orders at any moment.

As for why these officials were not surprised that Xue Qinghe had turned into a woman?

That was, of course, Qian Renxue's doing.

After she came to power, she conducted a secret investigation and quietly killed off those die-hard loyalists of the Heaven Dou Empire.

The ministers who came in afterward were all talented individuals from their Spirit Hall.

This means that those so-called "ministers" who are currently able to remain in this hall are:

They are either spineless opportunists controlled by the Spirit Hall, or they are Spirit Hall insiders who have been replaced.

Now that they've all become one of us, naturally no one will find it strange that Qian Renxue is a woman, and of course, they wouldn't dare to raise any objections.

Therefore, Qian Renxue no longer needed to pretend to be Xue Qinghe.

"Wu Tong Academy has already started, and I have decided to go there to register as Qian Renxue. As for the Heaven Dou Empire, I would like to ask you all to take care of it for now."

Qian Renxue looked at the assembled officials below and calmly explained the reason why she had summoned them to the palace for discussion that day.

No... it shouldn't be called a discussion; it's a declaration that doesn't give anyone a chance to refuse.

Its main selling point is its capriciousness.

However, given her status, she has the means to justify her capricious behavior.

"As Your Majesty commands." ×n.

Upon hearing this, the assembled officials below all knelt down and responded in unison.

They naturally didn't want Qian Renxue to go to Wu Tong's Academy, after all, Qian Renxue was not only the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, but also the Saintess of the Spirit Hall, her status was extremely noble.

If something happens to her, none of the people present will escape responsibility.

However, they also knew in their hearts that, given their status, they could only obey Qian Renxue's decision; they could not change it, nor did they have the right to question it.

Therefore, even though the assembled officials were all talented individuals in their respective fields, they could only helplessly shout in protest.

However, Qian Renxue didn't care what her subordinates thought. In her view, she had no obligation to explain her actions to her subordinates.

So after announcing this, Qian Renxue immediately left the main hall.

Only a small eunuch remained beside the dragon throne, who, upon seeing this, loudly proclaimed, "Today's business is finished, court adjourned."

On the official road leading from the Star Luo Empire to the Twilight Canyon.

A convoy of dozens of carriages, escorted by a group of heavily armored soldiers, slowly made its way down the main road.

Each carriage was adorned with gold and jade, clearly worth a fortune, and there were trailers behind it carrying a large number of valuable gifts.

Amethyst Coral, Jadeite Spirit Jade, Golden Seal Soul Pearl, various rare medicinal herbs, several pieces of Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone...

A huge pile of rare and precious treasures was openly displayed on the trailer without any attempt at concealment, making it look like an ignorant child carrying a fortune through a bustling city.

However, these carriages, as ignorant as children, encountered no danger or covetousness on this road teeming with bandits.

For no other reason than...

It's simply that nobody dares to mess with them.

After all, the motorcades on the road, and the accompanying entourage, were not just carrying the flags of the Star Luo Imperial Family.

At the rear of the convoy, in a carriage, sat a Titled Douluo and several Spirit Masters at the Soul Douluo level.

With a team of that strength, who would dare to provoke them?

Perhaps they think they've lived too long?

And in the carriage at the very front of this caravan.

Zhu Zhuqing was sitting upright inside, but her current condition was not very good, because...

"Zhu Qing, I heard you've met Mister Wu Tong. What does he look like? Is he as handsome and dashing as the rumors say?"

"Zhu Qing, how exactly did you two meet in the first place?"

"Yes, yes, Zhuqing, tell us about it! We're also very curious about Mister Wu Tong."

At this moment, a group of stunningly beautiful women in brocade robes surrounded Zhu Zhuqing, asking her about Wu Tong.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing looked at the chattering group of women in front of her with a sense of speechlessness.

She found it hard to believe that the group of people in front of her, who looked like star-struck fans, were actually royal princesses and noble ladies from the Star Luo Empire who had received aristocratic etiquette education.

Indeed, apart from Zhu Zhuqing, the other women gathered in this carriage were all of extraordinary status.

The ten most recognized beauties in the Star Luo Empire are: Princess Dai Yueyao, the eldest princess of the royal family; Xu Qianqian Dai Yueheng, the second princess of the royal family; Xu Qianqian from the Xu Family, the prime minister's family; Ruan Qingyan from the Ruan Family, the great general's family; Bai Chiyu, the granddaughter of the old man Bai; Yun Ying, the eldest daughter of the Yun Family, the richest family in the Star Luo Empire...

A large group of people who were either exceptionally beautiful or of noble status.

At this moment, they all crowded onto Zhu Zhuqing's carriage, eager to ask Zhu Zhuqing about Wu Tong.

To be honest, if this carriage weren't big enough, it wouldn't be able to seat so many people.

"Bamboo green..." "Bamboo green..." "Bamboo green..."

As she was called out, Zhu Zhuqing inevitably recalled her first encounter with Wu Tong in the Star Luo Empire.

Thinking back to their first encounter, Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed a captivating blush.

As the saying goes, even the finest Refined Steel is no match for the softest touch.

Therefore, under the urging and coaxing of the women, Zhu Zhuqing's cold facade was gradually torn away by them.

Afterwards, Zhu Zhuqing, unable to resist the pestering, reluctantly began to tell the women the story of how she first met Wu Tong.

Outside the Blue Silver Forest.

A young man with long blue hair and a strong physique slowly walked out from there.

As soon as he came out, his deep gaze went straight towards the direction of Twilight Canyon.

After looking in that direction, the calm look in those azure eyes instantly changed, and the pupils were filled with a raging rage and endless resentment.

At this moment, Tang San, using the alias Tang Yin, stared coldly in the direction where Wu Tong Academy stood, and couldn't help but recall his father Tang Hao's instructions when he was about to leave.

...(Tang Hao's instructions)...

"Little Third, I want you to swear to me that you will never forget the hatred for the Clear Sky Sect."

"Mistress, remember this: before you have the power to take revenge, you must keep your identity a secret."

"Xiao San, based on the clues I have now, Wu Tong should have mastered another cultivation method. I heard that he will pass on this cultivation method to the world after the Academy starts."

"Mistress, I need you to attend the entrance exam for the Wu Tong Academy..."