At the End of Jingxin Calendar Year Thirty-Four, Back to Great Dream Academy!

Yang An is dead?

Zhao Xing was taken aback.

"Who told you this message?"

"Can this be confirmed? Yin You Mountain is already in the heart of the Southern Wilderness, so it's possible that we've lost contact with them."

"The Marquis's name has appeared on the latest list of casualties released by the Ministry of War. Five thousand Divine Might Army, including the Marquis, failed to return from Yin You Mountain —" Long Xiao said with red eyes.

Zhao Xing remained silent, if it was confirmed that he appeared on the Ministry of War's list of the dead and that it had been reported.

So Yang An is most likely really dead.

Unexpectedly, Yang An still died in the Pacifying Barbarians War in this life.

Zhao Xing couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

"You just said that the Marquis was forced to his death. Who told you that?"

Zhao Xing didn't even need to ask who forced Yang An to his death; without even thinking, it must have been the Liang King.

It all depends on who sends the message.

From the information pathway P

Is it urgent to turn back immediately, or are they still preparing?

"Military Advisor," Long Xiao said, tears streaming down his face, "The Military Advisor said that the Marquis and the five thousand Divine Might Army have not even been found, sob sob—"

It wasn't through other channels, nor was it common knowledge; it was only through the Military Advisor Jia Pu, which proved that the King of Liang King's methods were still somewhat concealed— Zhao Xing thought to himself.

Seeing Long Xiao crying like a child, he didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Zhao Xing comforted him, "There might still be changes. Historically, there have been those who were confirmed dead by the Military Realm but later returned alive—you should stay with the Azure Dragon Army for now and avoid any rash actions. We'll talk again when we meet."

Long Xiao was trained by Yang An, and Yang An taught him everything, including swordsmanship.

It can be said that Yang An was both a teacher and a father to Long Xiao.

"I'll find someone to inquire carefully," Zhao Xing said. "Think about your wife and children; you mustn't do anything irrational."

Long Xiao is a man of true character, and he is genuinely afraid that Long Xiao will leave the Azure Dragon Army now and run back to the Nine Heavens Responding Origin Prefecture to seek revenge on Liang King.

After ending the call, Zhao Xing began to investigate from multiple sources.

The first step is to find the official announcement.

The Ministry of War's report contained only a few very simple lines:

Divine Might General Yang An, leading five thousand Divine Might Army, fought for more than a month at Yin You Mountain. His breakout attempt failed, and his entire army was unfortunately wiped out.

"Nothing to see." Zhao Xing closed the notification and then began contacting Liu Tianning.

While others are in seclusion or busy with official duties, Liu Tianning is always easy to reach with just one call.

"Chen'an." Liu Tianning's illusory figure appeared before them.

"Teacher," Zhao Xing went straight to the point, "I heard that Yang An is dead, and his soul can't be summoned back. Is that true?"

"Yes." Liu Tianning nodded.

"Does the teacher know the details?"

Although Yang An still held the Official Rank Fourth Grade military officer, his actual strength had reached that of Third Grade.

In the thirtieth year of the Jingxin Calendar, Yang An entered the Third-Rank Realm.

Whether it's the power of the Divine Might Army or his personal development, he is a sword cultivator who has advanced by leaps and bounds to the Third Grade, or a general who has fought his way out of the bloodbath of Hushan. Such a person is extremely difficult to kill.

As the commander-in-chief, Yang An will inevitably be proficient in high-level Qi and Blood Battle Formation.

Long Xiao's swordsmanship was taught by Yang An, and Long Xiao believed that his talent was inferior to Yang An's.

If a person like him were determined to escape, even a first-rank enemy might not be able to kill him!

But it's okay for our own people.

If Zhao Xing were in the position of the Liang King, he would have a thousand ways to destroy Yang An.

What he wants to know now is whether the King of Liang King's methods are so secretive that even Liu Tianning, the Military Realm inspector, cannot find out.

"This is confidential, I can't tell you the specifics," Liu Tianning said in a deep voice. "I can only say that it's what you think."

Zhao Xing nodded. "Teacher, please be careful in everything you do."

In the 29th year of the Jingxin Calendar, which was the time he came to the East Sea, Liu Tianning had already reached the Third-Rank Yuan Soul realm not long after consuming the Origin Spirit Fruit.

In the early part of the thirty-third year, his Official Rank rank was also promoted.

They were respectively: Transportation Envoy Commissioner of Pinghai Province's Naval and Land Military Bureau, Third Grade.

Military Realm Five Grotto-Heavens Palace, Southern Barbarians Western War Zone Grand Inspector, Third Grade.

They all wield real power! Even a regular Third Grade -rank official doesn't have as much power as Liu Tianning.

But precisely because of this, Liu Tianning is now in a dangerous position.

"You don't need to worry about me," Liu Tianning said, then paused and added, "But in the time to come..."

They'll be so busy, so busy they won't have time to answer your messages.

Zhao Xing had a thought in his mind.

Old Liu has a top-tier Ten Thousand Laws Clone, yet he's this busy?

"So, it'll be difficult for me to keep an eye on the East Sea from now on," Liu Tianning said. "Even if you don't contact me, I'll still contact you."

"Please give me your instructions, teacher."

"I will find a way to transfer you out of Pinghai Province. This will be completed before the thirty-fourth year of the Jingxin Calendar," Liu Tianning said. "You should be assigned to the Daoyuan Continent."

"Wait a minute," Zhao Xing said. "Teacher, I don't want to leave."

Liu Tianning frowned and said, "You don't understand the dangers inside. I can't say too much, but the level of danger is beyond your imagination."

Zhao Xing shook his head and said, "Teacher, I will not leave, but I can be transferred to a different Official Rank. I would like to ask you to transfer me directly to the Pinghai Province Transportation Department and concurrently serve as the War Zone Inspector."

"Why?""

"Teacher, I have met Heaven Derivation King in the East Sea. For the past two years, I have been studying under Heaven Derivation King."

Liu Tianning suddenly realized. "You've cultivated the Derivation God Art?"

"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded. Liu Tianning was unaware of this secret, mainly because the confidentiality of his file had not yet been downgraded.

On the contrary, after mastering the technique, a major discovery was made, which was then elevated to the highest level of secrecy by Heaven Derivation King.

"Teacher, I have learned a lot by following Heaven Derivation King," Zhao Xing said.

In fact, Heaven Derivation King didn't tell him anything, but Liu Tianning didn't know that.

The Heaven Derivation King is Fate Officials, and a large part of the information Liu Tianning knows comes from the agency of Fate Officials.

"My cultivation progress is also faster than you imagine; I've already mastered top-tier techniques," Zhao Xing said. "And not just one."

"The future holds both dangers and opportunities, and I don't want to miss out."

"Moreover, your every move in this position will attract attention, and transferring me now might cause [problems]."

"To draw criticism."

Zhao Xing has been preparing for over a decade; how could he possibly run away at this point?

Upon Zhao Xing's words, Liu Tianning fell into deep thought.

After a long pause, he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

"Thank you, teacher."

Other positions are not so easy to transfer to, but the positions of Transportation Envoy and inspector are relatively easy to transfer to.

Moreover, this is a lateral transfer, not involving the "baptism of fortune" required for promotion, so the process will be quick.

"Be careful," Liu Tianning said. "If anything unexpected happens, run to the Princess's Residence."

Princess Youruo's residence was naturally very safe.

"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded. If they really had to run away, Princess Youruo's residence was not the first choice; Mystic Heaven Academy was.

After ending the call, Zhao Xing closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

"Old Liu probably saw the future turmoil in Pinghai Province through the predictions of the Fate Officials."

"The possibility of this future is uncertain, but at this moment, the possibility of Liang King Rebellion has definitely increased, which is why he is busy, and Heaven Derivation King will suddenly go into seclusion and disappear."

The imperial court was certainly aware of the impending turmoil; its Fate Officials were not to be trifled with.

However, as long as something hasn't happened, it's impossible to harm people in the present because of future events.

Even if the Liang King rebels at the second quarter of Chen hour, he will still be the Liang King at the first quarter of Chen hour.

"If the Liang King rebels in the thirty-fifth year, the end of the thirty-fourth year will be his last chance to leave Pinghai Province."

"Once he splits the fate of the dynasty, he won't be able to leave even if he wants to. Liu Tianning is planning to arrange for me to leave based on this consideration," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

Fate and destiny complement each other.

The nation's destiny is divided, and Pinghai Province will be entangled in great causal relationships.

The two camps are destined to be at odds.

At that point, there will only be two choices: to oppose or to overturn the verdict.

There is no middle ground, or else there will be a backlash.

Success brings rewards of good fortune, while failure leads to death and the annihilation of one's spiritual path.

"Now is the time to seize the opportunity and rise to the occasion."

"Not only Pinghai Province, but also Lüliang Province is the same; however, Pinghai Province is the most contested area for destiny."

Zhao Xing opened his eyes, walked out of the Community God Hall, and flew into the sky.

"At this time, the fluctuations in the fortune of Pinghai Province were not yet obvious."

"Apart from the Fate Officials and a very few others who can sense the subtle anomalies, everyone else is completely unaware."

After observing for a while, Zhao Xing noticed that the shape of a golden dragon had already appeared on the aura shield.

"The moment the Luck Golden Dragon ascends to the heavens, the system of the Dynasty of Fate will split into countless dragon energies representing individuals in the Pinghai Province."

"Heroes rise up, dragons emerge to ascend to the heavens, and they devour each other." Zhao Xing then looked south.

At this time, he had not yet observed the black dragon belonging to the Liang King.

"However, if he were to rebel next year, he would probably have already begun secretly absorbing the fortune this year, though I can't see it now," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

A unified dynasty would not produce a situation where "an individual's fortune is like a dragon, in harmony with the fate of heaven and earth, soaring through the nine heavens like a dragon."

As the clouds dispersed, Zhao Xing reappeared at the Community God Hall.

"Zhao Xing, have you received the message?" Chen Shijie suddenly rushed out.

"Old Chen, please accept my condolences."

Chen Shijie's eyes were slightly red, and his voice was a little hoarse. "I heard from Long Xiao that the Marquis was murdered, and his soul couldn't be summoned back. Is this true?"

Zhao Xing sighed inwardly and nodded, "It's probably true. Let's wait for the official announcement to confirm the facts."

"I asked around, and apart from the Military Advisor thought it was a conspiracy, everyone else believed that the Marquis had unfortunately died in battle."

"Is the transfer order normal?" Chen Shijie asked.

"Normal.""

"Is there any rescue?"

"It was too late to save them."

"Was there any error in the intelligence?"

"Yes, but three officials of the Fourth Grade have already been beheaded by the Liang King because of this."

He no longer needed to hide it from Chen Shijie, because Chen Shijie wouldn't lose his temper.

"Why?" Chen Shijie, somewhat distraught. "Why won't he let the Marquis go? He won't even give him a chance to return home in peace?"

Zhao Xing shook his head and said, "It is said that half a year ago, the Liang King summoned the Marquis to discuss matters, but this was not a public military meeting, so the Marquis declined on some pretext."

"It's a stretch to connect these two things—this transfer order wasn't even issued by Liang King himself, but by another regent, a prince."

Chen Shijie smiled bitterly, "So, the deaths of three Fourth Grade officials have been exchanged for the lives of the Marquis and five thousand Divine Might Army? "Zhao Xing remained silent.

Rank matters, especially on a complex battlefield. It's incredibly easy for a commander to eliminate those who don't share his loyalty!

If Zhao Xing were in the position of Liang King, he would have a thousand ways to kill Yang An.

If he were to rebel, he would have to reduce the number of destabilizing factors. Yang An, a sword cultivator general with exceptional talent, was not of one mind with him and was bound to be killed.

Sending them to the Southern Barbarians to kill would at least be a way of showing their loyalty.

"Old Chen —"

"You don't need to comfort me," Chen Shijie waved his hand and said, "I won't act impulsively—"

Where are you going?

"Go and handle government affairs."

Chen Shijie's back looked extremely weak.

Liang King is a first-rank prince, and now he is entrusted with the fate of the nation and is in charge of conquering the barbarians. He holds great power and can be considered a prince above the first rank.

What could Chen Shijie do against such an enemy?

He couldn't even find his soul; he didn't even know where to burn paper money!

Chen Shijie and Long Xiao could no longer talk.

They are now either heartbroken or furious.

Zhao Xing could only find Xia Jing to drink with.

"How exactly did Yang An die?" Xia Jing asked. "Why didn't he break through the encirclement?"

Zhao Xing sighed, "We can't break through. In the Battle of Yin You Mountain, the four Second Rank Heavenly Witches of the Southern Barbarians had already laid an ambush in that area long ago."

"First, they drained the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and then set up a top-level Bewitching Soul Ten Kill Formation."

"During the subsequent month-long siege, the Military Sima Nong in the city were also unable to provide any supplies to the army."

"If he tries to break through, fifty third-rank Third Grade artists, sorcerers, and shamans will stop him."

"After such relentless attrition, even a Third Grade died in the end before Yang An and the Divine Might Army, who were out of ammunition and supplies, were finally wiped out."

"This is a dead end," Zhao Xing said.

"Divine Might Marquis, what a pity." Xia Jing picked up a cup of wine. "My father said that among the Cenozoic Era of military generals who cultivate the Azure Dragon Dharma Image, Yang An is the most likely to touch the ultimate path."

"Now, even the soul can't be summoned back."

The Great Zhou's Yin Spirit uses the Heavenly Soul (the Rebirth Soul) to summon back the scattered Fate Soul.

Fate Soul is resurrected, then the Karma Soul will also be resurrected.

There are many reasons why they cannot be recalled.

First, Yin You Mountain is currently in the hands of the Southern Barbarians; second, Yang An's soul has been repeatedly obliterated, transforming from a ghost...

He died again and transformed into hope.

Theoretically, the Rebirth True Lord of the Great Zhou could, at the Xi level, summon back the scattered Fate Soul through the Heavenly Soul.

But if someone of hope's level is annihilated and reduced to nothing, then there's nothing that can be done.

Because Yi means utter nothingness.

Of course, achieving this level is quite difficult.

Even the Southern Barbarians would have to expend a great deal of effort to completely annihilate Yang An's soul.

Because Yang An's value is high enough, such a counterattack has a significant shock effect.

"Zhao Xing, I will unleash the Azure Dragon Sword Qi at full power. How much you can withstand is up to you!"

"Cherish your passionate heart, for even when it is spilled, it can transform into azure waves."

"Prime Marquis, until we meet again."

Zhao Xing recalled Yang An's farewell poem and sword aura, and couldn't help but sigh.

"Apart from the Azure Dragon Sword stored within my two true bodies, there is no other Azure Dragon Sword like Yang An in the world." Xia Jing slapped the wine cup to pieces. "Liang King, a traitor to the country, truly deserves to die! I think he will rebel sooner or later!"

"Zhao Xing, you were absolutely right to criticize him back then!"

Zhao Xing said, "Brother Xia, we should prepare early. The campaign against the Southern Barbarians has been unsuccessful, and the Liang King is showing signs of rebellion. I fear that it won't be long before there are dramatic changes in Pinghai Province and Lüliang Province."

"You mean, he really will rebel?" Xia Jing was just saying that in anger.

Subconsciously, he still didn't believe that the Liang King would rebel.

What's the point?

He's already a first-rank prince, does he covet the supreme imperial throne?

That hope is too slim!

"In any case, let's be prepared," Zhao Xing said. "We are both from Pinghai Province. If that day ever comes, neither of us will be able to remain unaffected."

While Zhao Xing and Xia Jing were chatting.

East Sea, the territory of the Hong Clan.

In an underwater palace complex.

"Splash!"

A deep-sea fishing boat swam by, passing through a fast Shuidao, and entered the underwater mountains.

There is a golden, luxurious palace surrounded by green seaweed in the mountains.

"Who goes there!" As soon as the fishing boat appeared, aquatic guards immediately surrounded it.

Their bodies are covered in scales all the way down to their necks, except for their faces, which have the same skin as humans, and they have cheeks behind their ears.

"Give this order to your master." A streak of light floated out from inside the fishing boat.

The token has the word "Hong" on the front and the word "cipher" on the back. There are also a few unique lines around it.

"A top-level secret order?" The guards immediately dared not be negligent, respectfully stepping aside to escort the fishing boat into the palace.

The fishing boat, escorted by guards, flew directly into the golden palace.

Inside the palace stood a throne, shimmering with Golden Light, upon which figures could be seen indistinctly.

You all step back.

The golden figure gave the order.

"Yes.""

The guards immediately left.

The Golden Light faded, Hong Yuanshou stood up from his throne.

He was tall and imposing, like a moving mountain, his solid muscles shimmering in the deep blue light of the water, radiating boundless power.

The armor on his body was made of strange deep-sea mithril, shimmering with a cold light. Each armor plate was carefully carved with water patterns, as if it were integrated with the surrounding water.

His face was sculpted by the waves, with distinct features and strong lines. His deep eyes were like a cold, sharp pool at the bottom of the sea, and when his gaze swept over you, it seemed to see through all illusions.

He wore a helmet inlaid with coral and pearls, the spikes on the top of the helmet resembling the spines of a sea urchin.

Majestic and intimidating.

Behind him, a huge blue cloak fluttered in the wind, embroidered with the primitive totems of the aquatic tribe.

The clan has two kings: Hong Yuanba is a king, and Hong Yuanshou is also a king.

However, Hong Yuanshou held no real power and continued to manage the ancestral lands.

Hong Yuanba was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the East Sea.

The fishing boat stopped, and a young man dressed in fine clothes stepped out of the cabin; it was Ji Chen.

In the 29th year of the Jingxin Calendar, he was confirmed as the Heir Apparent by the Liang King.

"Student greets teacher." Ji Chen bowed respectfully.

If outsiders heard Ji Chen's address, they would probably be shocked. The Heir Apparent of the Liang King had actually secretly become Hong Yuanshou's disciple.

"Chen'er, get up," Hong Yuanshou said with a smile. "This is the first time you've come here since you became the Heir Apparent apparent."

"Thanks to your guidance, teacher," Ji Chen said respectfully.

"Hahaha, come here!" Hong Yuanshou was overjoyed to see Ji Chen. "Let your master see if you've improved over the years."

"Please enlighten me, teacher." Ji Chen immediately transformed into a streak of light and rushed out.

Half an hour later, the master and apprentice finished their sparring and returned to their seats.

"Chen'er, you've made great progress, you've actually reached the Third Grade in strength." Hong Yuanshou praised, "Is it because you've been blessed by the Qi Luck?"

"Yes." Ji Chen nodded.

"Now you truly deserve the Heir Apparent of heir apparent," Hong Yuanshou said. "Besides seeing me, is there anything else you've brought here so suddenly?"

"Teacher, my father has asked me to convey a message to you."

"Oh?" Hong Yuanshou said solemnly, "What are your orders, Liang King?"

Ji Chen lowered his head, his face contorted in pain.

When he looked up again, his face shape had changed.

His face, including his temperament and eyes, became exactly the same as Prince Liang Ji Mingxian.

"Your Highness!" A look of horror flashed in Hong Yuanshou's eyes, and he immediately stood up.

Not only because of this change, but also because he recognized the spell—the Blood Soul Parasitic Art!

This method is extremely bizarre, enabling the transfer and transfer of souls between blood relatives.

Because it was ethically unacceptable, it was classified as an evil practice very early on!

Prince Liang Ji Mingxian, of the Great Zhou Dynasty, actually practiced this kind of secret technique?

This was utterly shocking. Hong Yuanshou seemed to have realized something; after his initial shock, a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

With a hint of anticipation.

"Yuanshou, would you like to see the scenery above the first rank?" Prince Liang Ji Mingxian, asked calmly.

"Your Highness, no, Your Majesty, I am willing!" Hong Yuanshou was a clever man, and immediately knelt down.

If the Liang King is in this state, what else could he be doing but rebelling?

Hong Yuanshou's talent was limited; he could only cultivate to the Third Grade, which was his limit.

He then obtained the title of Second Rank King and entered the Second Rank Heavenly Luck Realm.

But reaching the highest rank is now virtually impossible.

His Hong Yuanba, still has hope.

However, as everyone knows, the highest rank is not the limit.

For example, the Liang King is a being beyond the first rank because he carries enough national fortune and possesses a divine artifact, thus having strength beyond the first rank.

In addition, Hong Yuanshou also greatly admired the Prince of Liang King.

When the Liang King was ordered to eliminate his own clansmen, he displayed unparalleled military prowess.

In addition, Liang King quelled disputes among the aquatic creatures on several occasions.

In Hong Yuanshou's eyes, Ji Mingxian was the one who fit his image of an emperor.

Emperor Jing? What could he possibly do? Obtaining the land of the East Sea by sleeping with women—what kind of skill is that?

So the Liang King only asked one question, and he immediately got to work.

If Liang King ascends the throne, he will be the Crown Prince's teacher. He is younger than Liang King. When Ji Chen succeeds to the throne, he will be the Grand Tutor. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

Ji Mingxian said calmly, "Yuanshou, I need the power of your entire Hong Clan clan to obey my orders."

Hong Yuanshou? Just a reckless fool! He has some cleverness, but no great wisdom or strategic vision.

What Liang King truly wanted was Hong Yuanba.

Because Hong Yuanba was skilled in leading troops into battle and was also an outstanding army commander.

Hong Yuanshou's eyes First-Turn, and he immediately said, "Your Majesty, I am confident I can persuade my brother."

"Very well, Chen'er is now in your hands." After saying this, Ji Mingxian's voice disappeared.

Ji Chen lowered his head again, his face contorted in pain.

Geng Gong

"Teacher, how did the conversation go?" Ji Chen asked cautiously.

Although they had figured out Hong Yuanshou over the years,

But when it comes to rebellion, no one can say for sure whether someone will actually do it.

If Hong Yuanshou and his father couldn't reach an agreement, he would have no choice but to die here.

"Hahaha, how dare I disobey His Majesty's order?" Hong Yuanshou laughed.

Ji Chen was startled at first, then realized that the "Emperor "Hong Yuanshou was referring to was his father, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief. "Teacher, I don't know how to persuade your elder brother?" Ji Chen immediately got into character.

"Simple," Hong Yuanshou said. "Of the four clans of the East Sea, I can just pick any direct descendant of one clan and slaughter them, and my brother will never be able to turn back."

Ji Chen was taken aback. He hadn't expected that his teacher was also a complete traitor.

He had already thought it through before I even said anything.

However, this saved Ji Chen the trouble of persuading him.

Below 2

"The White Clan should be the first choice, what does Your Highness think?" Hong Yuanshou asked.

"Teacher, please still call me Heir Apparent." Ji Chen felt that this teacher was moving too fast, although he thought so in his heart.

"That's good, but we still need to carefully select the candidate and wait for the right opportunity."

"Bai Yunwu has four sons: Bai Mingchuan, Bai Mingsong, Bai Zhengyang, and Bai Zhenghe."

"The ones with real influence are Bai Mingchuan and Bai Zhengyang."

"Bai Mingsong and Bai Zhenghe are both Ritual Cultivator, not worth mentioning," Hong Yuanshou said disdainfully. "Once they reach the sea, their strength is as weak as a sea worm."

"How should we choose between Bai Mingchuan and Bai Zhengyang?" Ji Chen wasn't very familiar with the strength of the generals in the East Sea.

"Bai Mingchuan is quite strong, having already cultivated the Sevenfold Dragon Blood True Body. He might be a bit difficult to kill," Hong Yuanshou said. "This matter cannot be delayed; we must act quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly."

"Let's choose Bai Zhengyang."

Chongming Prefecture, Princess's Residence.

Zhao Xing's Qilin Flying Boat landed in the Princess's Residence. He was about to be transferred and was leaving, so of course he had to tell Princess Youruo.

In addition, his family members also need to be properly taken care of.

Going to the Mystic Heaven Academy is too strange; staying at the Princess's Residence is fine.

"Senior Brother ~"

Ji Ziyun waited on the observation deck for a long time.

Zhao Xing looked down.

He hadn't seen Ji Ziyun for a long time.

And the other party has indeed changed a lot.

Since the 20th year of the Jingxin Calendar, Ji Ziyun Ji Ziyun has traveled to many places. Now, fourteen years later, she has visited almost all the Grotto-Heaven and blessed lands of the Nineteen Provinces.

Firstly, it was to gain experience; secondly, it was to inspect the industries in various places on behalf of Princess Youruo.

She did both very well.

Now, she has reached the peak of the Pure Yuan Realm.

Princess Youruo also granted Ji Ziyun considerable power, treating her as a successor to Liu Wanliang, the Minister of Justice.

Don't underestimate the position of the Director of the Princess's Residence. The Director is in charge of the entire Princess's Residence, controls all the properties, and even has the authority to train the princes and princesses.

"The Phantom Assassin is already taking shape," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

"Senior Brother ~" Ji Ziyun waved.

Zhao Xing didn't go towards her, but flew directly to a pavilion behind the artificial hill.

"Junior Sister, you're becoming more and more skilled at using this Talisman Phantom Form."

"Senior Brother is amazing! My talisman technique, which I thought was flawless, was seen through by Senior Brother at a glance, and he even found my true form." Ji Ziyun's eyes sparkled.

"Compare yourself to me? You need to practice more," Zhao Xing said. "Your talismanic body, in your eyes, has no flaws..."

But to a master, it's all weaknesses; don't rely on it too much in your battles right now.

"If we take the risk, we might really die."

"Yes." Ji Ziyun listened obediently.

"Take me to see your teacher's wife."

"You're going to the Transportation Department and becoming an Inspector?" Princess Youruo looked at Zhao Xing with surprise. "Your recent transfers have been quite drastic."

First, he was transferred from the Twin Dragon Horse Bureau to the Community God Hall.

Suddenly, he was to be transferred to Liu Tianning's side to Transportation Envoy and inspector.

The Transportation Envoy Agricultural Official, while the Inspector was just a busybody, meddling in other people's business.

"Do you know something?" Princess Youruo looked at Zhao Xing. "No, why would your teacher say such things—and there's no way he would agree to this transfer."

"He had previously told me that he wanted to send you out of Pinghai Province."

"Xiao Chen'an, you two, master and disciple, what are you hiding from me?"

Zhao Xing cupped his hands and said, "Master's wife, due to the confidentiality agreement, I cannot speak. But Master's wife is exceptionally intelligent Discern Minute Details."

You must already know that.

Princess Youruo really didn't know.

But she felt very comfortable with this flattery.

"I don't care what you men think."

"Whether you achieve great things or leave for distant lands, just keep that in mind."

Princess Youruo said, "Speak, what else do you want to see me about?"

"I'm about to be transferred and would like to bring my family to the Princess's Residence for a short stay. I would appreciate it if my master's wife could look after them," Zhao Xing said. "I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving them with anyone else."

"It's nothing," Princess Youruo waved her sleeve. "Go and find Liu Wanliang to choose a residence."

"Thank you, Master's wife," Zhao Xing said, bowing.

Just after the Spring She Day of the thirty-fourth year of the Jingxin Calendar, Zhao Xing brought his family to stay at the Princess's Residence.

The Princess's Residence in Bixian County was even safer than the city of Chongming Prefecture.

Subsequently, Zhao Xing instructed Zhao Zheng to return to the Princess's Residence whenever he was home, leaving the manor completely unused.

In March, Xia Jing bid farewell to Zhao Xing.

He has fully recovered and, as a result of the misfortune, is now confident in his ability to Body Tempering.

"Brother Zhao, I'm leaving now," Xia Jing said. "After I return, I will go into seclusion to Body Tempering."

"But my Earth Mirror Communication will always be available for you."

"Don't be so mushy," Zhao Xing laughed. "Just focus on your seclusion. I'll call you if anything comes up."

"Haha, then I'll be waiting," Xia Jing said. "Thank you for the Eight Heavenly Maidens. If you ever get any more like them, be sure to save some for me, brother!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xing immediately posed a probing question, "Do you want the mermaid Mechanical Puppet?"

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"Hahaha."

At the end of March, a large-scale high-level battle broke out on the Southern Barbarians battlefield!

Yang An's death seemed to be a trigger point.

Liang King commanded the seven powerful armies of Reaching Seclusion, Nine Heavens, Yellow Springs, Dark Nether, Heavenly Granary, Grand Void, Wuyao Army, all of which were mobilized on March 20th to break through Yin You Mountain, killing four Second Rank Heavenly Witches, one first-rank Heavenly Witch, Third Grade than five thousand third-rank warriors!

Yin You Mountain is a landmark.

Standing on Yin You Mountain, one can already see the shadow of the Southern Barbarian Holy Mountain that connects heaven and earth.

This is an unprecedented honor!

At this time, the prestige of the Liang King also reached its peak.

April 5th.

Long Xiao, Chen Shijie, and Zhao Xing had a brief meeting.

After a long and intimate conversation that lasted all night, the three parted ways again the next day.

Long Xiao returns to the Azure Dragon Army.

Chen Shijie submitted his resignation, resigning from his position as head of the Community God Hall.

Having moved into the Princess's Residence's residence with his wife, Old Chen's current cultivation level made it too risky for him to follow Zhao Xing.

Old Chen is not willing to take the risk of suppressing the rebellion.

The best course of action is to wait for the rebellion to subside before taking control.

Zhao Xing then entered the Military Realm once again.

But they still couldn't find the Heaven Derivation King.

We can now enter the Star Palace.

Zhao Xing then continued to cultivate the Soul- Soul Extinguishing Bell, a secret technique attached to the Derivation God Art.

The Mystic Heaven Academy, which is the clone within the Tianyuan Prefecture, continues to teach and practice the Heavenly Thunder Finger and Cloud Gate as usual.

But even Ruler of the Horizon, the clone technique can't be learned.

Because Li Boqian's technique involves physical changes, it is currently very difficult for the Ten Thousand Laws Clone to perform any secret technique of this kind.

By the end of April, the clones in the Kun Yuan Underground Palace had completed their cultivation of the "Vast Sea Earth Palace" and the "Mystic Water Earth Palace".

Zhao Xing began to try to comprehend the Mystic Earth Art and the Earth Splitting Art.

However, progress has been very slow.

On the seventh day of the fifth month, Zhao Xing sent a clone into Jiujiang Grotto Heaven to make purchases.

"The one who conceals the secrets of heaven has already appeared."

"Primarily purchasing treasures for Priest."

Zhao Xing was browsing the Arsenal in Jiujiang Grotto Heaven.

"If I can defend against the Priest, I should at least be able to escape from the other Third Grade."

The Priest profession has too many methods.

It can Skyflight, it can burrow underground, it can fight at long range, it can fight in close combat, and it can even sing and dance.

For a martial artist like Zhao Xing, if he were to burrow underground and have a clone to obstruct his vision, it would be easy for him to escape.

The Priest can keep locking onto your soul, which is very troublesome.

"This 100 million in working capital will all be used to buy disposable items, specifically for the Priest's treasures," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

Of course, when he buys it, he won't say it's specifically for restraining priests; instead, he'll say it's for Extraterritorial Demonic Person, or evil magic.

On the fifth day of the sixth lunar month, the high-level battle on the Southern Barbarians battlefield intensified.

After crossing Yin You Mountain, all Four Great Royal Courts began to return to their defenses, attempting to halt the Great Zhou army's advance towards the Sacred Mountain.

On June 10th, the Divine Thunder Army, Tigron Army, and Black Armor Army, commanded by Martial Heaven Marquis, Marquis Mingwei, and Marquis Mingwu Black Armor Army, suffered heavy casualties, and the Da Wu Dance were killed in battle.

On June 15th, Ling Shuang King, Pei Dingshan, died in battle at the "Hundred Rivers".

The first king to die in battle appeared.

The Great Zhou's offensive was thus halted.

The most mysterious Nine Hells Army Corps of the Southern Barbarians appeared in the sight of the Great Zhou for the first time.

"Xiang Kui is also dead." Zhao Xing looked at the military intelligence report and couldn't help but shake his head secretly. This man was the commander of the Black Armor Army.

"The commander of the Tigron Army has also died, and Ding Long has taken over."

"Since the outbreak of the high-level battle, the number of Marquis -Martial Marquis have died has reached sixty-seven."

"Now even Ling Shuang King is dead."

"With the deaths of many generals, their replacements have gradually become people secretly cultivated by the Liang King," Zhao Xing thought to himself. "This isn't fighting a war; it's clearly using the Southern Barbarians to eliminate dissidents."

The fighting seemed intense, and the advance was rapid; they could already see the Southern Barbarian Holy Mountain. However, on the Great Zhou side...

The death toll continues to rise.

"I wonder if Pei Yuanchang participated in the war," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

Pei Yuanchang is the grandson of Ling Shuang King. They met when they were fishing in the Eternal Night Sea.

"His grandfather, who was granted the title of king, died in this battle, and his future days will probably be difficult."

Zhao Xing sorted through the intelligence, constantly summarizing useful information.

"Before long, the Liang King will blame the war defeat on the shortage of military supplies, and will keep asking the court for all kinds of high-level strategic materials, with the Transportation Department bearing the brunt."

"However, after my transfer is completed, I will only be working at the East Sea Transportation Department in Pinghai Province, which is not a big problem."

Zhao Xing put away the intelligence report and continued his cultivation.

On July 16, Zhao Xing completed his job transfer.

But Liu Tianning gave him six months of rest.

In other words, this transfer order will not officially take effect for another six months.

Before this, Zhao Xing still had a choice: leave or stay in Pinghai Province.

"Old Liu is really something, as if he's afraid I'll die." Zhao Xing put away the two transfer orders, lost in thought.

"It seems that January of the thirty-fifth year of the Jingxin Calendar will be the final dividing line."

"If we hadn't left then, we wouldn't have been able to leave."

Zhao Xing left the prefectural city and arrived at Wancang Mountain, the Gao Shan in Chongming Prefecture.

At the same time, the avatar of the Mystic Heaven Academy's Tianyuan Prefecture also arrived at the highest point of a Spirit Mountain.

In addition, within the Star Palace, there is also an avatar examining the Military Realm.

He wanted to observe and calculate the execution of the Great Celestial Cycle in Pinghai Province!

"The Military Realm is composed of Grotto-Heaven, hidden worlds, like beads, connected by the Military Realm passageways of the Great Zhou."

The lines connect in a chain, revolving around the Profound Yellow World.

"The cycle has its strength and weakness, and so do the channels. When it is at its weakest, the corresponding Military Realm channel becomes extremely small, making it impossible to mobilize troops on a large scale. At this time, there are only seven Military Realm entrances that can enter Pinghai Province."

"Liang King only needs to seize these seven entrances to completely seal off Pinghai Province."

"He must seize this crucial moment to maximize his chances of a successful rebellion, giving him time to deal with those who oppose him within Pinghai Province. Otherwise, he will become nothing more than a bandit, and once his influence spreads throughout the land, he will completely lose the legitimacy of his rebellion, and even the Yin Spirit will no longer aid him."

Zhao Xing knew which seven entrances they were, but this life was different from the previous one, and things might have changed. In addition, knowing the specific time would also be of great help to him.

"Given the time and place, the main force of Liang King's army can only go to these few places. I can avoid large-scale high-level legions." Zhao Xing kept calculating.

He wanted to gain merit, not to court death, so if he wasn't confident, he'd rather not go.

The calculations continued until September 26th.

Based on his knowledge from his previous life, Zhao Xing finally arrived at a precise conclusion.

"On the second day of the second month of the thirty-fifth year of the Jingxin Calendar, the entrances to the seven great Grotto-Heaven became seven key passages through which troops could be quickly mobilized." Zhao Xing repeatedly calculated.

"I wonder if the calculations of the Fate Officials are the same as mine. Why hasn't that old man, Heaven Derivation King, replied to my message yet? What is he doing?"

But at this very moment, Heaven Derivation King disappeared.

It would be even better if we could get more useful information from Heaven Derivation King.

Even if Zhao Xing doesn't open the full map view, he can at least open half of the map.

"Liang King used to be the highest- Fate Officials, and he even controlled the Creation Disc. Could it be that Heaven Derivation King is investigating whether there are any secret passages? That will take quite a while."

After completing his calculations, Zhao Xing returned to Jiujiang Grotto Heaven in Chongming Prefecture.

This time, he entered a [dojo].

It's not for fighting or training, but for checking the rankings.

"This is the last record of the dojo rankings," Zhao Xing thought to himself. "The rankings in the dojos can provide a lot of information about the top fighters."

"By then, the Earth Mirror will be unreliable on and off, making it impossible to quickly examine useful information."

Not only the Earth Mirror, but also the fast passages of all the Dao Academy will become useless, either destroyed by Liang King or controlled by Liang King.

After spending a whole month gathering enough intelligence in the Military Realm, Zhao Xing returned to Chongming Prefecture.

It was now the tenth day of the tenth month of the thirty-fourth year of the Jingxin Calendar.

"That's about it."

Zhao Xing returned to the secret manor in Dongyang County.

"There are less than four months left until the calculated event."

"I should go find that silly bird."

"Otherwise, even if it gets some benefits, I won't have time to process them."

"Hopefully it can make another trip."

The Heavenly Mandate Dark Bird said last time that if it were to recover, it would take at least a year and a half, and at most three to five years.

If we consider the short term, he could break the rules and make a move once more before the thirty-fifth year of the Jingxin Calendar.

If we calculate based on a long period of five years, it would be the end of the thirty-seventh year of the Jingxin Calendar. By then, the war would be almost over, so what would be left?

"I have to push this silly bird a bit, I can't let it slack off." Zhao Xing closed his eyes and muttered to himself.

Yuluo Zilu Inner, Great Opportunity Pavilion.

Zhao Xing's illusory figure slowly appeared.

"Giggle~ You're here!"

The voice of the Heavenly Mandate Dark Bird rang in my ears.

"Senior," Zhao Xing said, bowing slightly, "I've come again. How is your recovery?"