After Lin Bai returned, he immediately purged the imperial court.
Zhuo Lian personally led the Divine Martial Sword God Battalion to arrest every minister named in Yang Cheng's memorials, as well as the Lineages within the imperial city.
Chu Jiangliu led the army in capturing every ascetic monk in the city and throwing them into prison. Any who resisted were executed on the spot.
Imperial Advisor Shang Lang happily cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, after purging the imperial court and arresting the evil monks today, Lingnan Imperial City can return to its former peace. But now, outside the Divine Martial Nation... Northern Continent and Southern Continent are still watching us like tigers eyeing their prey. We must not underestimate them."
Before Emperor Xiao could speak, Lin Bai smiled and said, "Imperial Advisor, what do you suggest?"
Imperial Advisor Shang Lang said solemnly, "Though this old subject is merely a civil official, if Sword King needs it, I am willing to serve at Sword King's side and do what little I can."
"Hahaha." Lin Bai threw his head back and laughed. "Then I'll trouble Imperial Advisor with one task."
Shang Lang looked at Lin Bai in confusion. "Please give your orders, Sword King."
Lin Bai chuckled. "Immediately proclaim this throughout the realm: Lin Bai has emerged from seclusion. Order every dynasty and Lineage in Northern Continent and Southern Continent to come to court at once. Anyone who does not arrive within half a month will bear the consequences."
"Chu Jiangliu, half a month should be enough time for you to deal with the ascetic monks in the imperial city, right?"
Chu Jiangliu nodded. "Half a month is more than enough."
Lin Bai smiled. "Then I'll have to thank you for your hard work. After dealing with the ascetic monks,