Can This and This Get Me an Audience with the Emperor?

As soon as Zhang Yang arrived at the palace, a purple-robed eunuch instantly flew out and blocked Zhang Yang way, saying sternly, "The palace is a sacred place; trespassing is strictly prohibited!"

Zhang Yang did not force his way in, but instead said to the purple-robed eunuch, "Reporting to your emperor, Zhang Yang from the Azure Cloud Sect has come to visit!"

The purple-robed eunuch frowned slightly and whispered to a junior eunuch, who hurriedly went to report to the emperor.

The emperor was preoccupied with the matter of the Demon Lord Azure Cloud Sect, and upon hearing that the people from the Azure Cloud Sect had arrived, he immediately wanted to order the eunuchs to bring them inside.

However, remembering that the Flying Dragon Army had fallen into the hands of the Azure Cloud Sect, he said fiercely, "Tell him I'm busy, and tell him to wait!"

The young eunuch rushed out and shouted, "Eunuch Hong, His Majesty is busy with important matters and is not available to receive guests at the moment."

Eunuch Hong looked at Zhang Yang and said softly, "Did you hear that? Please come with me to the side hall to wait. His Majesty will see you after he finishes his business."

"Are you at the Nascent Soul Realm?" Zhang Yang countered, "Or the Primordial Spirit Realm?"

"Nascent Soul Peak!" Eunuch Hong said calmly.

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "If you're at the Primordial Spirit Realm, I'll wait with you! But if you're only at the Nascent Soul Realm, don't blame me for not giving you face."

He simply took out the Heavenly Net, activated it, and asked, "Will this be enough to see the Emperor?"

Eunuch Hong's eyes turned cold. "Young man, I advise you not to act rashly."

Without saying a word, Zhang Yang drew another sword.

Silently, she put on the Radiant Armor, took out a stack of Talisman, and quietly watched Eunuch Hong.

"I'll take you to see His Majesty!" Eunuch Hong said decisively.

With the Law Treasure Zhang Yang possessed, he was no match for Zhang Yang. If a fight broke out, the palace would probably have to be renovated. That's why he had no choice but to agree to Zhang Yang's request and take him to see the emperor.

As he led Zhang Yang toward the palace, he had already used his Spiritual Sense to transmit a message to the eunuch, informing the emperor of everything.

The emperor was furious when he heard the report. Although he was angry, he was not so irrational as to lose his temper.

Even Eunuch Hong compromised, leaving him with no other choice.

Zhang Yang followed Eunuch Hong to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, where he found the emperor looking as if he had just woken up.

Before the emperor could speak, Zhang Yang said calmly, "The country is about to perish, and Your Majesty can still sleep soundly. You have extraordinary courage!"

"Huh?" Li Shiqing was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly asked, "The Demon Lord has escaped?"

He was genuinely panicked. If the Demon Lord escaped, should he run away too?

"So what if the Demon Lord escaped? So what if they didn't?" Zhang Yang stared at the emperor and slowly asked, "Each of those Demon Lord possesses world-destroying power. Your Majesty is but a mortal; do you really intend to control these Demon Lords?"

Li Shiqing was furious and shouted, "Isn't this the responsibility of your Azure Cloud Sect? You let the Demon Lord escape, and now you want to blame me?"

"The responsibility of the Azure Cloud Sect?" Zhang Yang sneered. "Your Majesty, if this is your attitude, then the Cloud Mountain Empire is doomed! I plan to go to the Cloud Soaring Empire to see if there is a wise person who can lead the people of the world!"

Li Shiqing glared at Zhang Yang, and after a long while, he forced a smile, "I misspoke just now, and the Demon Lord escaped. This is everyone's responsibility. Immortal Master Zhang, please sit down. We should discuss how to resolve this matter."

Zhang Yang then sat down and said, "Although the Demon Lord are dangerous, they are currently suppressed within the Azure Cloud Sect and cannot move."

His Majesty may be focusing only on the Demon Lord and overlooking another crisis.

Upon hearing that the Demon Lord had not escaped, Li Shiqing breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Please tell me, Master Zhang, what dangers have I failed to notice?"

Zhang Yang slowly said, "Not many people know that the Azure Cloud Sect is suppressing the Demon Lord."

However, I heard that many people in Imperial Capital already know about it.

In other words, someone is deliberately spreading this message to create panic.

Li Shiqing hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, my Third Prince reported this issue to me not long ago. When he led people to investigate the Seven Treasures Sect and the Falling Blossoms Sect, the people from both sects actually fled. Immortal Master Zhang, is the crisis you mentioned related to this matter?"

"Oh?" Zhang Yang pretended to have just learned of this. "It seems I was right!"

"What do you mean?" Li Shiqing asked in surprise.

Zhang Yang said calmly, "Your Majesty, the Seven Treasures Sect and the Falling Blossoms Sect have fled, taking all their resources and some disciples with them. I imagine that other sects will do the same."

So, where could they possibly run to?

Judging from the rumors circulating among these sects, they have probably fled to other continents.

How many resources will these people take away? How many Immortal Cultivation geniuses will they take with them?

More importantly, these actions will affect the people of the world. Especially with the instigation of those with ulterior motives, they will be plunged into panic, and the entire world's Order will be thrown into chaos. If someone seizes the opportunity to lead this rebellious masses, then the Cloud Mountain Empire will likely face certain destruction."

Li Shiqing took a deep breath. He was so focused on the rumors that he hadn't noticed what happened next.

Because these things haven't happened yet, and they might not happen for some time.

Zhang Yang said calmly, "Once other sects begin to flee, some of your ministers who Immortal Cultivation, some powerful cultivation Lineage, especially those with ability, will probably also flee! I would like to ask, Your Majesty, how will you govern the Cloud Mountain Empire next?"

Without officials, without commoners, is His Majesty still His Majesty?

Li Shiqing's expression changed drastically. He finally understood why many ministers in the empire were indifferent to this matter.

These people probably really have other plans.

He looked at Zhang Yang, his attitude becoming much more sincere. "Master Zhang, what should I do?"

"While the Demon Lord is indeed real, it is also true that someone brought this trouble upon us!" Zhang Yang said slowly. "As a nation on this continent, the Cloud Mountain Empire has the responsibility to govern and protect the world, and it should fulfill that responsibility."

Your Majesty, please issue an order to oversee the situation within the Empire and do your utmost to prevent officials, Lineage, and even sects from leaving.

Furthermore, inspect the entire realm, strictly maintain Order, and kill anyone who dares to cause trouble!

Only in this way can the world be at peace and the people's Order be maintained.

Only when the world is at peace can the Azure Cloud Continent be stable, and only then can the Azure Cloud Sect have a continuous stream of Immortal Cultivation to replenish its ranks.

Li Shiqing gave a wry smile and said, "Master Zhang, our Flying Dragon Army of the Cloud Mountain Empire does not yet have sufficient strength to complete such a mission. Besides, is our approach appropriate? Won't those powerful Lineage and sects rebel?"

"After I return to my sect, I will send a team to assist your Cloud Mountain Empire. The people I send will be even stronger than your Flying Dragon Army!" Zhang Yang said slowly. "Before that, you need to take action."