Winning Over Ye Jing

Dali, Shu Province.

"Dao Child, that pillar-like structure ahead is Sword Gate Mountain. The Sword Sect lineage resides within this mountain."

On a mountain path leading to the Sword Sect, a Mystic Bird Guard pointed to the towering Sword Gate Mountain ahead and spoke to the young man beside him.

The young man was dressed in black brocade, tall and slender, as upright as a pine tree, with handsome features, but his face was full of indifference, especially his eyes, which were devoid of any emotion.

Following the direction pointed by the Mystic Bird Guard, Li Changye's usually calm eyes finally showed a hint of emotion. He stared at Sword Gate Mountain for a long time before slowly speaking, his voice unusually cold, giving people a sense of unapproachability.

"What a fine lineage of the Sword Sect Gate, what a fine Sword Gate Mountain! Little Thirteen's defeat was not unjust."

"Let's go to the Great Li Imperial Family. We can't force our way into Sword Gate Mountain; we have to outsmart them."

"Dao Child, Sword Gate Mountain is right before our eyes. Why should we seek help from the Great Li Imperial Family, thousands of miles away? With your unparalleled combat prowess, Dao Child, you alone could..."

When the Mystic Bird Guard saw Li Changye turn and leave, a hint of urgency flashed in his eyes. He wanted to comfort him, but before he could finish speaking, an endless Great Terror rose in his heart.

When the Mystic Bird Guard looked up, he saw Li Changye's murderous eyes staring intently at him. He froze on the spot like a wooden stake, and the words he wanted to say stopped abruptly.

"How dare you question Dao Child decision!"

"If anyone dares to question this again, I, Dao Child, will execute them without mercy."

After briefly intimidating the Mystic Bird Guard, Li Changye coldly stated, "This Sword Gate Mountain has been forged into an unparalleled heavy sword, containing immense divine power."

"Once someone activates it, it could probably even slay Gods. I never expected that in this small Dali, there would be a lineage that could master such a wondrous art of weapon forging."

Li Changye gazed at the Sword Gate Mountain that soared straight into the sky, as if looking at an unparalleled divine Divine Sword, a hint of admiration appearing in his eyes, which were as deep as an ancient pool.

"The Innate Dao Body is related to the rise and fall of our Li Clan Ancient Clan. Even if I can break into the Dao Child Sword Sect, I cannot guarantee that I can escape unscathed and take the Heavenly Dao Body with the Sword Sect."

"Although the Great Li Dynasty is only Gods- level power, it still has the strength to serve as its cannon fodder."

"In order to be absolutely certain of successfully seizing the Innate Dao Body from the Sword Sect, I must be cautious."

"Dao Child Sagacity."

After hearing Li Changye's words, the Mystic Bird Guard immediately offered his flattery, then turned and headed towards the Dali Imperial Capital with Li Changye.

It was early morning when Ye Jing returned to the Ye Manor from the Misty Ghost Forest. After a simple breakfast, he got up and went to the Hanlin Academy.

The Hanlin Academy remained as deserted as ever. The Hanlin Academy Official who had previously served Hanlin Academy did not come to perform their duties and remained at home.

There was no way around it; although the Great Li Imperial Family had been destroyed, some remnants of the previous dynasty still remained in the capital of Dali Imperial Capital.

The Dali Imperial Capital is still in turmoil, with remnants of the previous dynasty frequently stirring up trouble, adding to the already uneasy atmosphere of the Imperial Capital Dali.

However, this had no effect on Ye Jing. The desolation of the Hanlin Academy was exactly what Ye Jing wanted.

In the vast Hanlin Academy, there was no one else but him, so no one could disturb his cultivation, which made him very comfortable.

Arriving at the Hanlin Academy, Ye Jing sat by the desk on the windowsill, brewed a pot of tea, and poured himself a full cup. Such days were quite leisurely.

Just as Ye Jing picked up the historical records on his desk and was about to begin his work for the day, he suddenly looked up at the door, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Now, he has stepped into the 'Dao Attainment' stage, and his cultivation is so powerful that few in the entire Dali can compare to him. Coupled with his terrifying and boundless battle power, which is comparable to that of Gods, he is now an invincible existence in the entire Dali.

Upon entering the Dao Attainment, his sensory abilities became even more formidable; he could easily detect the slightest tremor of every blade of grass and tree within a radius of several miles.

The gate of the Hanlin Academy was only a few dozen feet away from where he was. Just now, he had noticed someone standing at the gate of the Hanlin Academy.

Sure enough, under Ye Jing's gaze, the gates of the Hanlin Academy slowly opened, and an elderly man with gray hair and an air of refined elegance walked towards the inner hall of the Hanlin Academy.

As soon as Nangong Wenqing stepped into the Hanlin Academy, he looked around and saw Ye Jing sitting by the window. A hint of joy flashed in his eyes, and he quickly walked towards Ye Jing.

Upon arriving before Ye Jing, before Ye Jing could even speak, Nangong Wenqing spoke first, his words exceptionally respectful.

"Senior, my name is Nangong Wenqing. I have come by His Majesty's decree to report an important matter to you!"

Hu Jie! A hint of doubt flashed in Ye Jing's eyes, wondering what important matter Hu Jie could have to report to him.

"Oh, tell me, what important matter does Hu Jie have that would make you, a high-ranking official of the second rank, report to a mere Hanlin Academy Official like me!"

Nangong Wenqing smiled broadly, glanced around to make sure no one was nearby, then lowered his voice, his eyes filled with seriousness.

"Senior, last night three Peak of Humanity hunted you down in the Imperial Capital. Don't you want to know who did it?"

Upon hearing Nangong Wenqing mention what happened last night, Ye Jing's previously calm expression turned slightly fierce.

He had always worked diligently in the Hanlin Academy and had never offended anyone. He never expected that someone would go to such lengths to get rid of him, sending out such a force—it was clearly aimed at taking his life.

If it weren't for his considerable abilities, he would probably have lost his life at the hands of those three Peak of Humanity yesterday.

Yesterday's events were like a thorn in Ye Jing's side. He wasn't stupid; he knew yesterday's events were strange, but he hadn't come away empty-handed.

The fact that the other party could send out such a force suggests they have a very deep understanding of his strength. In other words, his strength has been exposed, and someone wants to eliminate him.

In fact, Ye Jing already had someone he suspected as the mastermind behind this, but he didn't have any evidence.

Looking at Nangong Wenqing in front of him, Ye Jing's guess became clearer, and he asked Nangong Wenqing in a calm manner.

"Oh, do you know who those three people were yesterday!"

"If you know, come and tell me immediately."

Sensing the hatred Hu Jie held for those three Peak of Humanity from yesterday, Nan Gongwenqing's eyes flashed with a hint of joy.

He came to the Hanlin Academy today to win over Ye Jing. If he could bring Ye Jing into the camp of the Jiangnan Aristocratic Families, then the King Zhennan's lineage would be nothing to fear.

Even if they can't win him over, they should still expose the matter of the King Zhennan to Ye Jing, thereby turning Ye Jing and the King Zhennan into enemies.

Seeing the hatred Ye Jing had just shown towards those three Peak of Humanity, Nangong Wenqing's confidence in winning Ye Jing over increased even more.