Wude Marquis!
Although Wude Marquis and Iron Sword Marquis were both first-rank Army Marquises in the divine capital, with equal standing at court, Iron Sword Marquis's daughter Shui Yunmeng had risen to prominence in recent years. Not only did she command immense prestige within the Iron Sword Army, she had even received praise from the Sacred Emperor, leaving Wude Marquis green with envy.
Unfortunately, Wude Marquis had over a hundred descendants, yet not one was as outstanding as Shui Yunmeng. To this day, none had crossed into the Apex Realm, which infuriated him. Fortunately, news reported by the Dust Courtyard arrived this year: his ninth son, Wu Sheng, had performed exceptionally well there and was faintly showing signs of surpassing his other brothers.
Wude Marquis was overjoyed. Today was the Dust Courtyard's minor competition, and he had made a special trip here to witness Wu Sheng's glory!
As they chatted, another group of Dragon Court envoys hurried over from ahead. Seeing Iron Sword Marquis and Wude Marquis standing opposite each other and chatting merrily, they immediately relaxed and came forward to apologize. "Marquis Wu, sorry to keep you waiting. I was ordered to come and receive you. Since both Marquises are together, let us go to the Dust Courtyard together!"
"Hm? Marquis Shui, you're going to the Dust Courtyard as well?" Wude Marquis asked in surprise. He thought to himself, Isn't Shui Yunmeng in the Yang Hall? Even if Iron Sword Marquis came to visit her, he should be going to the Yang Hall. Why is he going to the Dust Courtyard?
"Marquis Wu, you may not know this, but Marquis Shui's Little Princess is currently cultivating in the Dust Courtyard as well. Her cultivation is at the first level of the Yang God Realm, and her strength isn't far