Martial Emperor, Big Brother Will Take You to Steal the Bride!

"I should make a mistake." Zhao Xing opened his eyes. "But how should I make that mistake, and to what extent?"

We need to think about it carefully.

However, this matter needs to be clarified first, including the attitudes of all parties, and we cannot act on assumptions.

According to historical records from her previous life, Princess Youruo requested to marry into Peace Marriage.

However, based on Zhao Xing's understanding of Princess Youruo, she certainly didn't really want to go for Peace Marriage.

Princess Youruo was loved by the aquatic tribe and supported by the Azure Water Daoist Academy not only because of her status.

Princesses of the Great Zhou Dynasty have great power, especially Princess Youruo. To manage such a large area and balance the various forces, it is not something that can be done by status alone.

"However," Zhao Xing recalled the way Princess Youruo looked when he first met her, "She had all the spoiled traits a princess should have, plus a lovestruck mind, what wouldn't she do? These things aren't contradictory; people are always complex. Before the Liang King rebelled, he was a renowned wise king."

Zhao Xing got up from the lakeside and walked around thinking. First, he needed to figure out what had happened and then understand the thoughts of all parties, how many people opposed him and how many supported him.

Especially Emperor Jing's attitude—just how resolute was he? Was this marriage decree merely a verbal order, or was there already an imperial edict?

Even if it is an imperial edict, the princess 'Peace Marriage is a major national event. Is it currently only stamped with the emperor's private seal, or has it been stamped with the six seals of the central government and announced to the world?

How many envoys from the Southern Barbarians came? Besides serving their suzerain state, what benefits did they offer in return?

In short, one should plan carefully before making a decision and maintain a proper sense of proportion.

"Having lived here for over a hundred years, I must do something." Zhao Xing glanced at the Princess's Residence, then his tens of thousands of clones quietly left Bixian County.

In Tianyong Province, Abundance Capital, at the Morning Dawn County Princess's Residence, this is Ji Ziyun's residence.

As Princess Youruo's disciple, Zhao Xing needed to find someone to understand the situation, and Ji Ziyun was the most suitable person to ask.

Zhao Xing can't see Princess Youruo in person at all now. She has been staying in the palace since then, and no one can see her.

"Senior Brother!" Ji Ziyun rushed over as if she had seen a savior, her expression anxious. "Senior Brother, you must save the princess! She doesn't want to marry into the barbarian tribe!"

"Don't rush, tell me slowly," Zhao Xing reassured her. "I've heard that the princess requested to marry him; is that true?"

Ji Ziyun bit her lip. "Yes, but the princess was just saying that out of anger. She didn't mean it. I was there at the time, I swear!"

Zhao Xing placed his hand on Ji Ziyun's head. "Close your eyes and relax."

"Yes." Ji Ziyun obediently did as instructed.

Then she felt a strong drowsiness and immediately drifted into a dream.

Zhao Xing entered her dream and immediately gained Ji Ziyun's perspective.

In the Qianqing Palace, the residence of Emperor Jing, Ji Ziyun was kneeling on the ground.

She came with Princess Youruo to pay her respects to Emperor Jing.

The chat was perfectly normal; it was just a daughter greeting her father.

But the atmosphere changed when the conversation turned to Liu Tianning.

"Father~"

"Just tell me about Liu Tianning," Princess Youruo said in her usual coquettish tone.

"This is a state secret," Emperor Jing said calmly. "You usually have so many things to worry about, why are you bothering with him?"

"Oh, my daughter just wants to know."

"No."

Seeing this, Zhao Xing felt that Emperor Jing, as his father, had already given a fairly clear hint.

Princess Youruo, however, seemed unaware that her attempts to charm her were ineffective, and repeatedly uttered the same "no."

She actually lashed out at Emperor Jing.

"Secret, secret, yet another secret!" Princess Youruo straightened up and loudly protested, "Why do so many people know, but I alone cannot? Don't you know my feelings?!"

Emperor Jing's tone was somewhat impatient. "I still have to deal with the matter of the Southern Barbarians envoy's marriage proposal. I don't want to explain to you anymore. You may leave."

"Are you even wary of your own daughter? I've managed the affairs of the East Sea for you for many years; I've worked hard, if not achieved anything, and you won't even tell me about this little thing!"

"Is that what you think of me?"

"Isn't that so? I've loved Liu Tianning for years, why won't you grant us marriage? Or have you forgotten about me, your daughter, after having so many sons—"

"Shut up!"

The father and daughter talked so much that the atmosphere suddenly became extremely tense.

Ji Ziyun knelt on the ground, not daring to even breathe loudly.

At this moment, Princess Youruo's heartbroken words further aggravated Emperor Jing's nerves.

"Since you find your daughter so distasteful, why don't you send her to the Southern Barbarians?"

"Very well!" Di Yi slammed his hand on the dragon throne and roared, "Guards, draft an edict! Princess Youruo has volunteered to marry Peace Marriage Southern Barbarians! Send this edict to the central government immediately for official stamping!"

"Your Majesty, you mustn't—"

"Get them out!"

Buzz~

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Ji Ziyun shuddered and woke up from her fear.

"Senior Brother— "

"I understand." Zhao Xing nodded. "You wait here and do not wander around. Do not let this matter get out."

"Yes."

After Zhao Xing left, Ji Ziyun bit her lip and clenched her fists tightly.

"I am also a princess, but my power is too small, I can't do anything at all — now I can only rely on my Senior Brother."

At the Heaven Equaling Mountain, Zhao Xing opened his eyes.

"So that's how one requests to marry down."

"History is indeed a little girl who can be dressed up however one pleases."

Zhao Xing chuckled.

To be Princess Youruo You Ruo wasn't that stupid; those words were just said in anger.

She was once deeply favored, but now she has committed a grave mistake.

Emperor Jing was first and foremost the emperor, and only secondly her father.

It's fine if you don't mention the East Sea, but once you do, it gets on my East Sea.

Of course, Zhao Xing, as an observer, felt that these words seemed to be something Emperor Jing was guiding her to say.

"Princesses of the Great Zhou Dynasty have always held power, and Princess Youruo has been the sole favorite for many years. She never thought her father would take away her power, thinking she was different?"

"Emperor Jing didn't tell her about Liu Tianning because he wanted to make a deal. Princess Youruo relinquished power, and Emperor Jing granted her a marriage—it should have been a happy ending for everyone."

"Wu Emperor spent his childhood in her residence. With this matter at hand, how could she possibly suffer any more grievances in the future?" Zhao Xing analyzed the problem from Emperor Jing's perspective and felt that there was nothing wrong with what he was doing.

All you think about is how to act cute, why don't you think about your father?

Emperor Jing probably wanted to ask: I have beheaded so many people, don't you understand the feelings of a father?

"Fear of marriage and childbirth +1 today." Zhao Xing muttered to himself, "Parent-child conflicts in ordinary families are already unbearable, but those in royal families are even more intense."

At this moment, Old Master Zhao became even more determined to remain unmarried and childless, even if one day he were forced to...

They still need to be properly trained.

"If things had followed the course of events in the previous life, Old Liu probably wouldn't have the ability to change this decree now."

"At this time, he was probably still purging factional conflicts and troubled by the drawbacks of the ' Ten Thousand Laws Straw Puppet '."

"And since Princess Youruo requested to marry him herself, there is absolutely no reason to interfere."

"Even now, Old Jing's decree has already left the inner court and been sent to the six ministries in the central government. It's difficult to stop it now," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

He inquired from various sources and concluded that there were more supporters than opponents.

The Great Zhou also had factions advocating war and peace. The royal Peace Marriage and stop fighting, so how could we not agree?

War means death! Looking at the two Pacifying Barbarians War during the early modern period, it can be said that they were essentially a waste of time.

Not many new powerful figures have emerged, and the old ones have either died or been injured. After Jiazi Purge, life has been truly difficult.

How can it compare to the reign of Wen Emperor? Although Wen Emperor led by example in frugality, he didn't force his ministers to do the same. Whether they were frugal or not, couldn't they still enjoy a carefree life behind closed doors?

Now that Emperor Jing has issued an edict and the princess has volunteered, how can they possibly secure peace? What's the point of opposing it?

Opponents mainly come from the East Sea, as well as some hardline pro-war factions.

In particular, some ministers Ritual Cultivator believed that the Southern Barbarians barbarians were barbarians, and how could they marry Princess Youruo, the Eldest Princess, to them? Wouldn't that be a defilement?

Even Wen Emperor only randomly selected a princess with weak blood from the Ji Royal House, temporarily gave her the title of princess, and then married her off. Even so, she has been criticized for thousands of years.

"Fortunately, my trip to the Dragon Court yielded great results, which reduced the threat from the Southern Barbarians somewhat; otherwise, I'm afraid I would have even more supporters now," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

"Fulfilling Princess Youruo and Liu Tianning's wishes will be much easier than in the previous life."

If things followed a normal trajectory, during the last trip to Dragon Court, Bai Yunwu was surrounded, and the Great Zhou clashed with its opposing alliance.

It's roughly a 50/50 split on paper. If so many high-ranking officials die, people will definitely criticize us for being belligerent.

Although many still died in this world, Zhao Xing brought back too much! Enough to overshadow the 400...

The shock of Gao Pin's death.

Looking at the Great Zhou Dynasty, the circumstances of the two dynasties were different.

"However, those who support Princess Youruo's marriage still outnumber those who oppose it." Zhao Xing's many clones went to the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Rites to inquire about the situation. "Emperor Jing issued an edict, Peace Marriage the princess requested the marriage herself. Those who oppose the marriage have no confidence; they have been terrified of Emperor Jing's killings."

"We should still submit the petition; let's give it a try first."

As Grand Master of Ceremonies, Zhao Xing had no problem submitting this memorial; it was both proper and logical for him to do so. "He also needed to let Liu Tianning, Luo King, and their supporters express their opinions; without anyone waving the flag..."

Who would dare to go up?

"I can access Ji Ziyun's memories without being shielded from the heavenly secrets, which means I'm allowed to see them."

Zhao Xing immediately took out the Earth Mirror and called on his relatives and friends to write a letter opposing Princess Youruo's marriage.

"Brother Zhao, what's the reason?" Xia Jing sent a message to ask. At this time, Xia Jing was already at the Third-Rank Realm, but not Third Grade official.

Of course, submitting a petition has nothing to do with Official Rank rank; it only depends on whether you are influential enough.

Xia Jing is clearly capable; his father, Xia Hou, and his uncle are both members of the royal family. After nearly a century of development, Xia Jing has begun to take over his father's network of connections.

"The Blazing Light Royal Court is a barbarian kingdom. How could it be worthy of marrying Princess Youruo? Let's just follow the war faction's approach," Zhao Xing replied.

The real reason, of course, cannot be revealed; that would be slapping Old Jing in the face and exposing the royal family's shortcomings.

"Okay, I'll start right away." Xia Jing nodded. Over the years, he had often visited the Princess's Residence to meet with Zhao Xing.

Their relationship has always been very close. Besides, if you really want to count, he's even related to Princess Youruo.

After finishing my call with Xia Jing, the second person I spoke with was Long Xiao.

"Zhao Xing, something terrible has happened! Do you know?" Long Xiao asked anxiously.

"I know, what's the wind direction over the aquatic tribe?" Zhao Xing asked.

"There are all sorts of rumors," Long Xiao said. "Some say the princess was forced, others say she was imprisoned. My father-in-law has already set off for Abundance Capital to meet the emperor, and the Tang and Ao families have also sent people there."

"What exactly is going on? Princess Youruo is actually being used for Peace Marriage?"

Zhao Xing said, "That's the situation. Don't ask any more questions. Don't you also have a minor official rank? Just copy a memorial and submit it."

"OK!"

Hundred Soldiers Pagoda in the Military Realm.

Zhao Xing met the "Xin King". The original Xin King, Liu Yong, had already passed away. The current Xin King was his son, Liu Cheng'an, who was the same Heir Apparent whom Zhao Xing had fed with spiritual essence in the Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven.

Xin King's title of Prince of the Commandery was not downgraded because his original Xin King was not large, consisting of only one commandery, and he did not hold military power, serving as a scapegoat, just like Ling De King.

Therefore, Liu Cheng'an has now inherited his father's title of Prince. As for the former Ling De King and Anning King, they have both died of old age.

"Brother Zhao." Liu Cheng'an still addressed Zhao Xing as "brother" when they met, even though he was a king and Zhao Xing was only a marquis.

"Brother Liu," Zhao Xing said, "You must have already guessed why I've come?"

"I understand," Liu Cheng'an said, holding up the official document in his hand. "I was just about to send it out."

"Thank you." Zhao Xing cupped his hands in thanks, then headed straight for the top floor of the Hundred Soldiers Pagoda to see Luo King.

At the top of the Hundred Soldiers Pagoda, Luo King stood in front of the sand table, surrounded by towering Earth Mirror on all sides.

"Your Highness," Zhao Xing said, bowing slightly.

"Has Liu Tianning not yet emerged from seclusion?" Luo King asked.

"Yes." Since Liu Tianning went into seclusion, the only person he could contact was Zhao Xing.

Old Liu's seclusion was different from Zhao Xing's; his clone only handled Predetermined matters and was not connected to his main body.

This is the [Link-Cutting Method] specially made for him by Zhao Xing. Every ten years or so, the main body will reclaim the clones, then use the main soul of the main body to eliminate the clones, and then release new clones, just like metabolism, in order to achieve the purpose of rebuilding.

"You've worked so hard for him," said Luo King's Way.

"The princess has taken care of me for over a hundred years, and my family has lived in the Princess's Residence for over a hundred years. Even without the teacher-student relationship, I would still object," Zhao Xing stated his position.

"This matter is difficult," sighed Luo King. "I requested an audience with His Majesty, but he refused to see me. Now I cannot even see the princess, and Liu Tianning is in seclusion. Many officials in the Six Ministries are at a loss as to what to do."

Luo King couldn't understand what Emperor Jing was thinking at all; he only felt that the wrath of Heaven was unpredictable.

After a pause, King's Way Luo said, "I will preside over the first resolution of the Six Ministries. I will step forward to oppose it and put the matter on hold for the time being."

"But the second resolution will begin in seven days, and Acting Prime Minister Tong Wensheng will definitely give his full support."

"The third resolution was chaired by Li Boqian, but he—"—I reckon he won't get involved."

"Luo King is quite right. I won't interfere in this matter," Li Boqian said leisurely. "The relationship between Princess Youruo and Liu Tianning is a private matter."

"For me not to kick someone when they're down is already an act of great selflessness."

In a residence of the Mystic Heaven Academy in the Daoyuan Continent, Zhao Xing also met Li Boqian.

Zhao Xing was helpless. The factional struggle within the Agricultural Official had reached its later stages. Liu Tianning had not lost a single battle in the Daoist temple; all of them were decisive victories.

This made Mystic Heaven Academy lose face.

Li Boqian himself had long since relinquished power, and even official business was managed by several Junior Minister of Agriculture.

He doesn't even care about official duties anymore, so why would he get involved in royal affairs?

Li Boqian was, after all, the Grand Minister of Agriculture Time Faction, and there was no way he would help Liu Tianning with such a private matter.

"If you want to marry a princess, then that's more like it," Li Boqian said cheerfully. "I'd rather crawl..."

They also have to crawl over here to uphold Justice.

"What kind of barbarians dare to cooperate with me, the Holy Son of Heavenly Timing, in our struggle?"

"You're still joking at a time like this?" Zhao Xing said helplessly.

"No joke." Li Boqian suddenly sat up and chuckled, "Why don't you go and marry Princess Youruo? I'll definitely stand up for you."

"With your popularity and prestige among the three factions, you can practically crush them with your bare hands."

Zhao Xing:

Is this how the prestige of the three factions is measured?

The old man became more and more humorous as he got older.

Seeing Li Boqian's expression, Zhao Xing knew there was no way to talk to him.

"You should get some rest. I'll come see you again later."

"Come on over, Yuan Seal hasn't learned it yet," Li Boqian shouted. "I can't hold on much longer. Once we're underground, it won't be so convenient for you to learn."

"I understand!" Zhao Xing vanished in a cloud of mist.

"Hey, this is really something new." Li Boqian shook his palm-leaf fan. "Even his clones can use the Ruler of the Horizon' technique to an unparalleled degree."

Li Boqian paid no attention to this matter; he only cared about Zhao Xing's achievements.

Xuan Yuan Qingtian of the Kunyuan Academy held the same attitude.

"If Liu Tianning had asked to marry the princess sooner, there might still be a chance."

"But now—it's difficult."

"Martial Uncle, what do you mean?" Meng Kun chimed in from the side. "Is Liu Tianning not stronger than that damned barbarian?"

Meng Kun harbored deep prejudice against the Southern Barbarians, primarily because of the Blazing Light Royal Court.

Baboke Insect can also burrow underground; isn't that stealing our jobs?

Historically, the Ancient Earth Path were not dug when fighting the Southern Barbarians was because of the existence of these beasts.

Because of the existence of the Baboke Insect, which caused them casualties and prevented them from digging, how could they like it?

Any Earthly Advantage Faction Shennong dislikes the Blazing Light Royal Court.

If we were to rank the Four Great Royal Courts, the Blazing Light Royal Court would undoubtedly be the most hated by the Earthly Advantage Faction Shennong.

"I didn't say they weren't good enough," Xuan Yuan Qingtian said. "It's just that the problem isn't on the surface."

"Not on the surface?" Meng Kun was taken aback.

"Little Kun Kun, you need to look deeper into the problem. Only by digging away the surface soil can you see how the roots intertwine."

Meng Kun's face darkened. "Could you please stop calling me that? I'm almost four hundred years old."

"Hahaha."

Zhao Xing knew immediately that Old Master Xuanyuan was a wise man.

But it's clear he won't dig up the surface layer of the royal family.

Why would someone be so bored as to slap Emperor Jing in the face over Liu Tianning's private affairs?

Zhao Xing didn't get much support from Xuan Yuan Qingtian either. Old Xuan Yuan was also near death, and shared the same attitude as Li Boqian.

If it were Zhao Xing made the request, he would fulfill Zhao Xing's wish even if it meant the destruction of the mountain and the loss of his life.

On July 15th, Grand Commandant Luo presided over the agenda of the Six Ministries and stepped forward to oppose Princess Youruo's Peace Marriage proposal. His reason was simple: he used the same rhetoric as the pro-war faction.

In short, the core message can be summed up in four words: the Southern Barbarians are unworthy.

He is a staunch supporter of Liu Tianning.

In the Military Realm, who is in charge of logistics is crucial when war breaks out!

If the Grand Commandant and the Grand Minister of Agriculture are not close to each other, no battle can be fought.

During the years that Liu Tianning served Military Realm inspector, he had many supporters among military officers.

The first resolution was unsurprisingly rejected and sent back to the inner court.

However, just a few days later, Emperor Jing issued another decree from the inner court, this time ordering the acting prime minister, Tong Wensheng, to restart the proceedings in seven days.

He was determined to get the ministers to a satisfactory result.

Supporters are gradually increasing.

Shangluo Academy, Divine Wood Institute, Spiritual Fountain.

Yu Zhao Xing emerged from inside a large tree.

Liu Tianning sat cross-legged by the fountain, his expression serene and his breathing peaceful.

During Liu Tianning's seclusion, only Zhao Xing was allowed to enter this place at any time.

To rebuild the second level of the Derivation God Art, Liu Tianning's main body and clone adopted the [Link-Cutting Method].

At this moment, Liu Tianning had no idea what was happening in the outside world.

Zhao Xing didn't need to do that, which is why Ji Anlan found it boring. She had just told this clone what she had for dinner yesterday, but today she switched to another clone and couldn't remember. Anyone would find that unbearable.

But the effect was quite good. Liu Tianning was at least very normal. Since starting the second level, he had not shown any signs of madness.

You can tell from the sparring sessions in the [dojo].

If he were insane, Liu Tianning would not hold back at all, and would surely kill until blood flowed like a river, or at the very least severely injure his opponents.

But now, all the candidates he has faced are alive and well.

"Teacher~"

"Teacher~"

Zhao Xing spoke, and ripples spread out, slowly invading the spiritual energy fountain.

The gentle voice emanated in concentric circles and quickly reached Liu Tianning's side.

Liu Tianning slowly opened his eyes, a slight smile on his face, "Chen'an, why did you wake me? Have you perhaps made a breakthrough?"

Zhao Xing shook his head. "The princess has been betrothed."

Liu Tianning was stunned. At that moment, all the clones froze for a moment.

After a long silence, Liu Tianning asked in a hoarse voice, "Who—is it?"

"Wan, the crown prince of the Southern Barbarian Royal Court and the Blazing Light Royal Court."

"Has an imperial decree already been issued?"

"The imperial edict drafted by His Majesty in early July, after leaving the inner court, has entered the six ministries of the central government for its first decision. However, it was opposed by Luo King and sent back to the inner court for His Majesty to reconsider."

"What was the result?" Liu Tianning asked, his tone somewhat impatient.

"Yesterday, His Majesty sent the decree to the Six Ministries of the Central Government without any changes, and reiterated that Princess Youruo was ' Peace Marriage.'"

"The designated acting prime minister, Tong Wensheng, will preside over the meeting," Zhao Xing said. "The number of opponents will likely decrease, while the number of supporters will increase."

"Impossible!" Liu Tianning shouted. "Absolutely impossible!"

"Although our dynasty Peace Marriage, how can You Ruo be treated the same as other princesses?"

"Voluntary? That's utterly absurd!"

"Are you lying to me?" Liu Tianning stared intently at Zhao Xing. "Are you using this to test my mind?"

silence.

Both of them fell silent. Liu Tianning's expression gradually turned to despair, and his soul power began to fluctuate violently. "What's going on? How is this possible—"

"Teacher," Zhao Xing's voice, as melodious as a bell, soothed Liu Tianning's Fate Soul. "What are your thoughts? Have you ever considered marrying Princess Youruo?"

"Of course!" Liu Tianning said without hesitation. "I originally planned to marry her after becoming the Grand Minister of Agriculture, so that the world would know that I, Liu Tianning, am worthy of this pearl of the East Sea."

"Only the position of Grand Minister of Agriculture would be a fair fit for her!"

Zhao Xing was speechless. You two really are a perfect match.

Princess Youruo wants to marry you with a generous dowry and is reluctant to release you in the East Sea, while you want to become the Grand Minister of Agriculture before marrying her. Are you two completely disregarding what Emperor Jing thinks?

"Teacher, if things really go your way, don't you think you have too much power?" Zhao Xing said softly.

"My loyalty to Your Majesty is unwavering!"

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

Liu Tianning fell silent.

Zhao Xing remained silent; Old Liu had indeed been living in a daze these past few years.

His supporters probably never imagined that Liu Tianning could rise to such a high position so smoothly; they originally thought that being the leader of the Shangluo Academy was the limit.

After a moment, he said in a hoarse voice, "Is it too late now?"

The second resolution will definitely pass; that's for sure.

Even if they could oppose it, they couldn't collude with officials to oppose it anymore.

Otherwise, the nature of the matter would be completely different.

That will usher in the most insane Emperor Jing ever!

"It's not too late," Zhao Xing pondered. "It all depends on how much you want to be with the princess, teacher."

"Hahaha, this is fantastic news!"

In Abundance Capital, Four Barbarians Hall, bursts of hearty laughter echoed.

Two burly men, bare-armed, dressed in animal skins, and with tail feathers stuck in their heads, were happily drinking.

Xinge and Xinchang, both at the Third-Rank Realm, were overjoyed.

The two brothers were the chief guards of the Blazing Light Royal Court.

"I thought this trip would be a tough one," Xinge remarked. "I really didn't expect it."

Emperor Jing was completely different from Wen Emperor. In the eyes of foreigners, Ji Mingjing was a treacherous and cunning wolf king who was capable of anything.

They dared to ask for the princess, but they might end up getting their heads chopped off and sent back.

As a result, Emperor Jing not only didn't execute them, but actually gave them a princess!

"Yes, I really didn't expect that." Xinchang also took a sip of wine. "It seems that the Great Zhou Zhen doesn't want to fight anymore. That's right, although their territory is large, they have so many leaders and kings. They don't gain anything from constant fighting, so who would want to?"

"That's right. Just like Golden Feather, Purple Dragon, and Holy Spirit, many of the leaders of various departments are disobedient. They will go to fight if there is something to gain, but they will deny it in various ways if there is nothing to gain."

"Our return will be a great achievement!"

"Hehe, I've heard that Princess Youruo possesses a naturally Azure Water Dao Body, with a supple and graceful form. I wonder what it's like to experience..."

"Boom!"

Suddenly, Xinge, who was speaking, was thrown into the air and crashed hard into the Law Wall.

Xinchang, who was standing nearby, was startled by this scene and immediately knelt down on his knees.

An old man dressed in a white witch's robe suddenly appeared before them.

The old man, none other than their revered saint, Yun, was shouting, "You two scoundrels! If I dare hear you spouting nonsense again, I'll rip your souls out and feed them to the sacred beasts!"

"Holy One, we dare not do it again." The two prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling.

"The powerful figures from the East Sea have all entered the capital, and there is strong opposition to this. Unless absolutely necessary, you are not allowed to go out and wander around these days!" Yun Chang reprimanded. "Otherwise, your lives will be in danger, understand?"

"Yes, yes," the two replied timidly, though they were actually quite skeptical.

The second resolution was passed without any suspense, and the six ministries of the central government affixed their seals, and the official document was sent to all prefectures and counties.

The world was in an uproar, and the East Sea was in an uproar.

However, at the height of the reaction

On the second day of the eighth lunar month, Princess Youruo made a public appearance at the sacrificial ceremony initiated by the Ministry of Rites, where she publicly expressed her wishes.

"As a princess, Anlan wishes to contribute her meager strength to the peace between the southern foreign lands and the Great Zhou. Therefore, Sacrifice to Heaven, and to her ancestors, praying that the Great Zhou will forever be free from war."

Zhao Xing also attended the ceremony.

His clone watched from afar.

In Zhao Xing's eyes, Princess Youruo was simply reading a notice with a blank expression, going through the motions.

However, in the eyes of others, Princess Youruo had a solemn expression and dignified demeanor, displaying the style of a royal noblewoman and a heart full of love.

It quickly garnered numerous praises.

Bixian County, Princess's Residence.

"Zhao Xing, this doesn't make sense. Is the princess really willing to marry into the Southern Barbarians?" Xia Jing asked.

This matter caused such a sensation that he personally came to ask Zhao Xing.

The Heir Apparent has absolutely no idea what's going on.

"Forced! It must be forced!" Long Xiao shouted.

"Don't talk nonsense." Xia Jing glared at Long Xiao. Ji Anlan was already a princess, so who could force her?

Is this a veiled insult to Emperor Jing, or does he have a death wish?

"What do we do now?" Chen Shijie asked. "Should we move out?"

Old Chen's family and Zhao Xing's family have always lived in the princess's fiefdom in Bixian County.

Can't we still live here now?

"Don't rush," Zhao Xing shook his head.

Xia Jing's eyes lit up. "There's still a chance?"

"It's all done now, what can we do?" Long Xiao slammed his fist on the wall. "It's been announced to the whole world, my Ling'er is crying her eyes out, she keeps cursing the East Sea experts who went to the capital for being incompetent."

"I told you not to rush," Zhao Xing said, looking out the window. "Do you remember what we said back at Flame Mountain?"

"What did you say?" Long Xiao was completely confused.

Chen Shijie and Xia Jing exchanged a glance, Heir Apparent spoke first, "It's all up to human effort!"

Chen Shijie then asked, "Who are you waiting for?"

Zhao Xing was indeed waiting for someone, but not a master or a person of high rank.

During these days, a faint but tenacious force is also operating in the shadows.

He was originally training in Returning Ruins Grotto-Heaven, a nearly Annihilation Chapter Grotto-Heaven World.

But it ended abruptly in early July, and they ran out of the entrance to Red Stone County.

"Lord Wei! I want to see my father! I want to see my father!"

A tall, slender young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes suddenly appeared at the Duke of Wei's Residence.

The sky was blue, and a light rain was falling.

"Young Master, you have only been away from the East Sea for a little over a year, and you have suddenly stopped your training. This is already a violation of ancestral precepts," Wei Gongming sighed. "Now you want to offend His Majesty? This is probably not a wise move."

"Lord Wei, just report! I will bear all the consequences!" Ji Che's eyes were terrifyingly bright. Although he was a young man, he already had an astonishing aura. The majesty between his eyes made Wei Gongming dare not look him in the eye.

Facing a first- Ritual Cultivator, the young man pressed on relentlessly. "If you report this to me, I will remember it for the rest of my life!"

Conversely, if you don't report it, you will be resented for life!

Wei Gongming looked at the boy in the rain, pondered for a moment, and then nodded. "Alright, I'll take you to the capital now."

When Ji Che and Wei Gongming arrived in Abundance Capital, the imperial decree had already been conveyed to all departments.

When the ceremony ended, Wei Gongming looked at the disgruntled young man in his seat and, feeling sorry for him, said, "Young master, perhaps if you return to the East Sea now, you can still see the princess again."

After the sacrificial ceremony of the Ministry of Rites of Rites in Abundance Capital concluded, an auspicious day was quickly confirmed, and the wedding procession and the escorting procession set off in early September.

The journey began in Abundance Capital, passed through Tianyong Province and Daoyuan Continent, then to Fu Province and Pinghai Province, and finally crossed the Canglan River.

When the wedding procession passed through the Daoyuan Continent.

At the Heaven Equaling Mountain, rocks gradually fell.

Zhao Xing's true form emerged from the white snow stone.

As his thoughts gradually became active again, Zhao Xing took a deep breath.

He gazed at the Cloudsea ahead, and realized that almost none of the remaining twenty-eight mountains in the Spirit Ruins Blessed Land were taller than him.

The tallest one is only eight thousand meters.

"Having nurtured the mountains for nearly a century, I have come to understand the workings of heaven and earth. My foundation in the Heavenly Luck Realm is probably unmatched by anyone. Originally, the twenty-nine mountain peaks were far apart from each other."

But now, Zhao Xing's Heaven Equaling Mountain has grown to an absurd extent, although it still has 9999...

The rice, but it began to grow horizontally.

Now, Heaven Equaling Mountain has invaded the territory of No. 28, "Zhi Ming Mountain".

"We can't raise the price towards Xie Zhiming's side anymore; we should raise it towards 1st Mountain, otherwise it will affect other people's luck," Zhao Xing said. "Perfect timing, we can go out for a trip."

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Zhao Xing's true form transformed into a dragon-shaped phantom and swiftly flew towards the entrance of the Spirit Ruins Blessed Land.

An hour later, he arrived at the Shangluo Academy.

At this moment, beside the spirit fountain, Liu Tianning's clone was repeatedly going in and out.

After the old soul fragments enter, new soul fragments emerge and return to the Straw Man Clone.

The connection between the main body and the clones is constantly shifting, and some clones may even suddenly disintegrate or collapse.

The regeneration effect brought about by the Link-Cutting Method is very good.

Zhao Xing could clearly sense that Liu Tianning's Fate Soul was getting stronger, but it didn't have that extreme temperament.

As a master of the second level of the Derivation God Art, with Divine Soul fragmentation of 500,000, Zhao Xing is the first person to cultivate this path!

He was fully able to see the changes in Liu Tianning.

After waiting for a long time, Liu Tianning finally stopped changing and opened his eyes.

"Welcome back, teacher." Zhao Xing cupped his hands in greeting.

"After the Spirit Roaming Academy the heavens for ninety years, I have returned to the mortal world today," Liu Tianning murmured to himself.

At this point, Liu Tianning had resolved all the drawbacks, and like Zhao Xing, he was no longer troubled by the Ten Thousand Laws Straw Puppet!

Zhao Xing thought to himself, "The madman of yesteryear has returned to his divine form."

He saw a handsome and spirited Liu Tianning!

The legendary Liu Tianning, who was said to have stood out from the crowd, stood on the Xunyang River, and defeated the enemy and quelled the flood with a single finger!

No longer the eccentric, sassy, and enigmatic Liu Tianning.

All of his clones currently share the same aura!

"Chen'an, thank you very much." Liu Tianning cupped her hands in thanks to Zhao Xing.

"Teacher, why are you being Guest Qi?" Zhao Xing laughed. "Now that you're fully awake and free from the spell's influence, I only have one question for you: will you do it or not?"

Liu Tianning raised an eyebrow, and behind him, the illusory image of the divine tree filled the sky. "Damn it!"

"Hahaha, let's go!"

East Sea, Bixian County, Princess's Residence.

The Princess's Residence at this time was no longer as glorious as it once was.

When Ji Che returned here, he saw many officials from the Transportation Department moving things.

Many items from Princess Youruo's palace will be taken away and transported to the Canglan River to join the wedding procession.

Of course, this isn't about demolishing it; it's just about taking away the valuable items.

Even Celestial Horse has to send a batch of them over.

The boy was somewhat saddened. Although the layout of the Princess's Residence remained the same, there were many strangers there now.

"Big sister."

Ji Che flew down, and the people around him seemed not to see him at all.

"I've only been gone for a year and a half, how did things turn out like this...?"

He recalled scenes from his childhood; he came here when he was four years old and stayed here for nearly ten years.

He had little memory of his mother; his closest relative was his eldest sister Ji Anlan.

As the eldest sister, Ji Anlan held a very unique place in Ji Che's heart.

"I still remember when I left the Princess's Residence at the beginning of last year, full of pride and vowing to make a name for myself to show my elder sister."

"My eldest sister personally embroidered a Ming Emperor Magic Robe for me and also dressed me in the Azure Cloud Water Armor..."

"How could this happen?"

Ji Che looked at the hurried porters, all of whom were unfamiliar faces.

He instinctively looked for a familiar figure and quickly arrived at the Celestial Horse Lake.

Then, Ji Che saw a familiar figure.

"Brother!" Ji Che rushed over.

"Fifth brother." Zhao Xing nodded with a smile.

Ji Che looked at Zhao Xing as if he had seen a lifeline. "Brother, do you have any way to get the eldest princess to stay?"

He paused for a moment and saw Zhao Xing's clones carrying boxes, seemingly packing things.

"I'm sorry, I was talking nonsense." Ji Che's expression was somber.

Although Zhao Xing was the Divine Might Marquis, Second Rank cultivator, what could he do?

The deed is done, and he has no choice but to move.

"Brother, where are you moving to?"

"Who said I'm moving?"

"Isn't that right?"

Zhao Xing pointed to the rows of large boxes. "Look at these things, do they look like they're for moving?"

Upon closer inspection, Ji Che discovered that the contents included Fire Source Divine Crystal, Hunyuan Formation Array Stones, and Shenluo Components...

Looking in the direction these boxes were being transported, he discovered that they were all being used to equip a massive warship!

The Martial Yao Warship! A top -Ninth Order warship!

As a special privilege granted by Emperor Jing, Zhao Xing's vehicle was permitted to be equipped with heavy military equipment.

"Brother, what are you going to do?" Ji Che asked, somewhat bewildered.

"I'm going to make a mistake," Zhao Xing said calmly.

"You... you want to—!"

The clever Ji Che immediately realized what was going on, and a startling guess popped into his mind.

Upon hearing this guess, his mouth gaped open, but his eyes brightened.

Zhao Xing jumped onto the gunwale, glanced back, and said, "That's right, just as you thought."

"I want to go too!" Ji Che quickly jumped onto the warship.

"You're still young, sit on that ship." Zhao Xing reached out and held his head, then pointed to the Golden Dragon Warship slowly flying over in the sky, on which a magnificent Ten Thousand Laws Palace shone brightly.

"Fifth brother, are you excited to go Bride Snatching bride?" Zhao Xing smiled inwardly, watching Ji Che's reaction.

The moment Ji Che saw the Ten Thousand Laws Hall, he became so excited that he started shouting and screaming.

"Seize her! Elder brother, we must take the Eldest Princess back!"