Government agencies and public institutions often subscribe to newspapers.
Xiao Cha saw the manifesto immediately and quickly grabbed a stack of newspapers and ran home.
At this moment, Lu Li and Wan Qing also joined in watching.
The newspaper contained a proclamation entitled "Proclamation for the Pacification of Jin," which listed ten major crimes committed by the current imperial court.
Cruel and arrogant, selling official positions and titles, surrendering national sovereignty and humiliating the country... He even criticized the ugly appearance of the Money-Rat Tail and completely denied everything about the Jurchens.
But no matter how powerful the article is, it can't compare to the usefulness of the author's identity as "Qinglong".
According to ancient legends, whenever the Divine Continent faces great Great Tribulation, Heaven will send down the Four Spirits to save the world.
This was born in response to the cries of hundreds of millions of people, and is the spokesperson for the "Collective Unconscious of the Race".
Their appearance signifies the approaching end of a dynasty.
"Is this an open act of defection?"
Lu Li glanced at the author's name— Shen Siyang.
"Everyone should know the principle of 'stockpiling grain and delaying the proclamation of kingship,' so why are you the first to jump out?"
Divine Continent has a history of five thousand years, and there's nothing new to it anymore.
Xiao Cha pulled out a newspaper and said:
"It says here that Shen Siyang is the biological son of the Governor of the Two Rivers. His biological father is Grandmaster the Golden Body Realm, occupying the most lucrative territory, and he himself Spirit Refinement [Out-of-Body Experience] the day before yesterday... With such a huge advantage, I would jump out too. Moreover, the one who is plotting a rebellion should be the Governor of the Two Rivers."
Lu Li then saw the person's cultivation level. "Spirit Refinement [Out of Body]..."
Xiao Cha nodded and said, "The [Out-of-Body] Realm is known as the 'True Person,' and is qualified to serve as the sect leader. This person has the credentials."
At this moment, Xiao Cha noticed that Wan Qing had a worried expression and remained silent.
He nudged her and asked, "What's wrong, Vermilion Bird?"
Wan Qing sighed and said softly:
"The world is in chaos, and countless people will die. The People of Izumo are also watching us like predators... Divine Continent is likely to face a great calamity."
After a moment of silence, Lu Li suddenly spoke:
"The situation is indeed quite critical, but I'd like to try and see if I can turn the tide... Are you interested in joining me?"
As he spoke, he extended his hand.
Xiao Cha and Wan Qing placed their hands on it almost simultaneously, saying:
"Of course I have to get involved in this, especially since you're my man! Whatever you do, I'll do!"
"Wan Qing, though unworthy, am willing to follow Young Master."
Lu Li laughed, "Since you two ladies don't mind, let's set a small goal—to annihilate Izumo Island! How about it~"
He spoke in a joking tone, uttering a breathtaking and almost impossible goal.
The two girls were slightly taken aback...
In their view, it would be good enough to repel Izumo, one of the great powers; as for attacking its homeland, they wouldn't even dare to dream of it.
It's no wonder they think that way, after all, Divine Continent has been in decline for nearly a century.
Regardless, they were willing to believe in the man before them who kept creating miracles!
Xiao Cha and Wan Qing clasped hands tightly and shouted:
"The annihilation of Izumo Island... that's settled!"
"Exterminate them all!"
The gentle and tender Wan Qing's shout of such a brutal slogan drew the attention of the other two.
She smiled gently, her expression resolute.
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The manifesto was published in the morning. Around nine o'clock, Xiao Cha received orders to lead men to shut down the two newspaper offices.
Chaos is beginning to emerge, but chaos is just the beginning.
The turmoil caused by Qinglong is actually beneficial to Lu Li.
With chaos looming, the most crucial thing right now is to increase our strength.
Lu Li silently began practicing the White Dragon Whip Technique in the courtyard.
While essential oils are beneficial, they cannot replace rigorous training; ultimately, physical strength must be developed through exercise.
But nourished organs and replenished qi and blood are the best catalyst.
Every punch Lu Li makes allows the Internal Breath from his five internal organs to flow throughout his body, tempering his physique.
A strong physique, in turn, strengthens the internal organs.
In this ever-evolving virtuous cycle, physical fitness is continuously enhanced... and the efficiency of martial arts training increases by 50% out of nowhere!
Lu Li practiced the boxing twice before stopping, quite satisfied with his progress.
Taking advantage of my rest and recovery, I resumed practicing [Sword Control].
He raised his hand to summon the "Azure Frost Sword" and focused his mind on it.
The "Azure Frost Sword" gleamed with a chilling light, and its blade surface was covered with a rapidly spinning mental blade, like a chainsaw.
With a thought, Lu Li's flying sword shot out instantly, slicing off a corner of a stone lock.
Its power is indeed impressive, but Lu Li is not satisfied.
"A flight speed of 320 meters per second still fails to break the Mach."
He still lags behind Fan Shouyi in terms of years of accumulated internal energy Embryonic Breathing, the biggest difference being "Mach Sword Control".
The Mach is a threshold; if you can't reach it, not only will your power be low, but you'll also be easily dodged.
To achieve a breakthrough, both mental strength and skill are indispensable.
The former can be done with the help of the Kunlun Mirror, but the skill aspect depends on one's own hard work.
With a thought, Lu Li poured his mind into the flying sword, giving it a boost as if wirelessly charging it.
The Azure Frost Sword hummed and vibrated as it slashed out again, filling the courtyard with the whistling sound of sharp blades.
The other five flying swords were arranged in order in the corner, waiting for their masters to take turns riding them.
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At the same time, Xiao Cha also made a harvest.
She arrived at the Prefectural Office's office), in the far corner of the first floor.
The lighting here is poor, and it gets particularly dim in the afternoon. The office furniture is also somewhat old.
"Uncle Chen."
"Hey, what brings you here?"
This is Chen Zhizhong's new office.
He landed a sinecure and is now clearly not valued.
But he himself was all smiles and in a very good mood.
"You've come at the perfect time! I must thank you and Young Master Lu. Thanks to the Calming Incense you brought, Yi An sensed her Sea of Consciousness last night, Yi Ping should be close to it soon too!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Cha quickly said, "Congratulations! You two siblings clearly have talent!"
"Forget about talent, it took thirty or forty incense sticks to sense it."
Despite saying that, Chen Zhizhong couldn't stop smiling.
After laughing, he gradually became serious and guessed the girl's purpose:
"You want to kill Old Wang, and Xie Junbai as well?"
Xiao Cha nodded. "Those two deserve to die."
"He truly deserves to die..." Chen Zhizhong sighed.
"But if we kill everyone in the entire Jinmen government office, there might be innocent people. But if we kill every other one, there will definitely be some who escape... Aren't you tired of this?"
Xiao Cha knew this too, and she was indeed feeling a little mentally exhausted.
But after setting a goal with Lu Li, the girl was already full of fighting spirit:
"Then keep killing until we get someone who can make do."
"Just make do..."
Chen Zhizhong shook his head and smiled, then revealed the information he already knew:
"The two are locked in a fierce battle, Xie Junbai, an outsider, is at a disadvantage, having not even been invited to the Azure Dragon Festival. As for Old Wang... sigh, Old Wang, don't blame me for doing such a despicable thing."
Chen Zhizhong paused for a moment, then continued:
"For the first two days of the Azure Dragon Festival, he has to go to the festival site to arrange manpower. I suggest you create the illusion that the two of them hired assassins to kill each other, resulting in mutual destruction."
This is a good way to muddy the waters and cover things up. Xiao Cha nodded repeatedly, "I understand, thank you Uncle Chen."
Chen Zhizhong waved his hand and said:
"I already said, I came here to stay informed. If you really want to thank me, ask Young Master Lu to give the child some pointers when you have time."
"That's easy, I'll go back and tell him."