Fei Zhong and You Hun were executed, and the people sang praises of King Zhou Di Xin's benevolence and the way of a wise ruler.
The deaths of these two petty scoundrels sparked a purge within the Ministry of Justice!
By the end of the day, many scumbags with dark histories had been punished!
Grand Preceptor Wen looked up at the sky with satisfaction at Di Xin's actions, "Both former kings, King Zhou has truly matured. Under Your Majesty's rule, the Great Shang Dynasty will surely achieve a glorious unification!"
Xiao Tian's avatar, Di Xin, acted casually, which allowed the real Xiao Tian to reap a huge benefit.
It turns out that Fei Zhong and You Hun were pawns planted by the Heavenly Dao of the Primordial Heavenly Dao, and they just happened to be eliminated!
"Ding! Eliminate the pawn of the Primordial Heavenly Dao in Zhaoge that it intended to dismantle the Great Shang! Gain Primordial Achievement Points *3!"
"Ding! Super Choice Reward Triggered!"
"Reward 1: Gain the ability to travel back and forth between previously conquered worlds and obtain permanent residency in this Primordial world of the alternate universe! Obtain the Innate Supreme Treasure God-Slaying Spear! Obtain the innate spiritual fruit tree, the Yellow Central Plum!"
Reward 2: Obtain Primordial Purple Qi *1! Obtain High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure *8! Under the Quasi-Sage Experience Card, your cultivation level will be increased to the Late-Stage Great Luo Golden Immortal!
Xiao Tian raised an eyebrow. What else was there to say? Of course, he'd choose reward 1!
For a moment, Xiao Tian felt comfortable.
Xiao Tian's main body went into seclusion, and then his Six Paths Body Deva Path Body quietly returned to the previous world through the Kamui Dimension.
Relying on the Innate Fuxi Eight Trigrams to deduce the secrets of heaven, Xiao Tian mastered the Origin of Qi, Divine Spirit, and Great Luo Cave Observation. After exchanging skills with the Old Celestial Master, he completed the only ultimate mission in this world!
World Success Guide!
Zhang Chulan is still on his way to uncover the truth Jiashen Rebellion, while Xiao Tian, who knows the truth, is secretly helping Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao by elevating the Guihua and other girls to an invincible level in this world.
The Deva Path Body returns to the Primordial world of another universe.
The fortune of the Human Clan is slowly fading away, but the fortune of the Great Shang is now becoming increasingly prosperous and powerful!
After searching Zhunti, Zhunti and Jieyin finally set their sights on Ji Chang, Western Zhou vassal who harbored rebellious intentions.
"Elder brother, since we are going to help Marquis Ji of the Western Zhou, we must have a legitimate title to oppose the Great Shang."
"Good." The Jieyin nodded.
Zhunti set his sights on Jizhou Su Daji, the daughter of Su Hu, the Marquis Ji of Boyikao, the eldest son of Ji Bohou.
"This woman's beauty is truly a blessing for King Zhou." Zhunti was surprised when he secretly saw Su Daji.
The following day, at the Zhaoge Royal Palace, the morning court session was held.
"My ministers, if you have something to report, do so immediately; otherwise, leave the court!" King Zhou scanned the civil and military officials.
For a moment, the leading officials exchanged glances.
Shang Rong, the prime minister of the Shang Dynasty, stepped forward and advised, "Your Majesty has reached the age to choose a consort. This old minister humbly requests Your Majesty to select a consort on an auspicious day, so as to leave a royal heir for the Great Shang Dynasty as soon as possible."
Bi Gan, Grand Preceptor Wen, and other ministers all agreed to the motion.
King Zhou was secretly pleased.
"Then let's do it today, no other time! We'll choose the concubines this afternoon! Court adjourned!" King Zhou waved his hand dismissively.
In the afternoon, many high-ranking officials and nobles sent their daughters to the palace, hoping that they would be chosen by the wise and powerful King Zhou.
This was King Zhou's first experience, and also Xiao Tian's first time witnessing an emperor selecting his concubines.
It must be said that the women of these high-ranking officials and nobles in the Great Shang were all quite beautiful and had good figures. However, having eaten so many delicacies, they had no interest in inferior bird's nest at all.
For a moment, he couldn't help but think of Su Daji, the daughter of Su Hu, the Marquis of Jizhou.
In the original timeline, King Zhou was completely infatuated with Su Daji, and he spared no expense, even causing many people to bleed, to build the Carefree Deer Terrace, a place for him to enjoy the stars and be intimate with his beloved. This caused his officials to be extremely disappointed, and the fortunes of the Great Shang declined even further.
As the selection of concubines continued into the evening, King Zhou even began to yawn.
How many people are left?
"Your Majesty, according to the list, there are five more pages, approximately one hundred and twenty people."
"Then speed it up! Don't let them come in one by one, but in rows!"
Half an hour later, they were all eliminated.
Grand Preceptor Wen, Bi Gan, Shang Rong and other ministers were troubled. There were many qualified candidates for Empress, but His Majesty didn't seem to like any of them.
"I think it's best to postpone the selection of concubines and empress for a few years." Xiao Tian, disguised as King Zhou Di Xin, got up to return to the palace.
Grand Preceptor Wen's mind stirred, and he remembered something.
"Your Majesty, Marquis Su Hu of Jizhou has a daughter named Su Daji. This old minister once saw her; she is an unparalleled beauty, with a face that could topple kingdoms and cities."
"Oh? Grand Preceptor Wen recommended her? Then summon Su Daji to Zhaoge and let me see her."
Grand Preceptor Wen regretted his words as soon as he finished speaking, since he hadn't informed Su Hu yet.
Back in the palace, King Zhou and his true form Xiao Tian, were communicating; for details, refer to the section on schizophrenia.
"This Grand Preceptor Wen is truly amusing! He actually introduced Su Daji to me!"
"Your Excellency, Su Daji is for you?"
"You are King Zhou, what use would I have for you?"
"Although I am King Zhou, I have no interest in women."
Xiao Tian himself was shocked.
"Something's wrong with you! How can you not be interested in women? Are you gay?"
"Stop talking nonsense! I think I'm a martial arts fanatic, and women are all just bastards, too much trouble and a hassle."
"Could it be that Su Daji really became the empress, and I'm the one watering the flowers?" Xiao Tian himself was speechless. Am I cuckolding myself?
King Zhou: "Whatever, I'm not interested in women anyway."
When Su Hu of Jizhou, learned of Grand Preceptor Wen's arrival, he was overjoyed. After several rounds of drinks, Grand Preceptor Wen explained the purpose of his visit.
Su Hu's face immediately turned ugly.
" Grand Preceptor Wen, to be honest, my daughter Daji and Boyikao, the son of Marquis Ji, have fallen in love and are engaged. They will marry next year."
"Old Su, let's see what Daji thinks then."
Su Hu sighed. He admired the current King Zhou, and hoped that Daji could become queen, which would be of great benefit to the Su family.
But Su Hu was torn between loving his daughter dearly and the thought of Daji ruining his love.
Not long after, Su Daji arrived.
" Daji, this is Grand Tutor Wen, Grand Preceptor Wen court. You should still remember him."
" Daji greets Elder Wen." Su Daji felt a little uneasy. The last time Grand Preceptor Wen came, he took several antiques from her father, which made him look bad for a long time. Would he cause trouble again this time?
Grand Preceptor Wen nodded in satisfaction. In the two years since he last saw her, Su Daji had blossomed into an even more stunning beauty, a beauty that could topple kingdoms. Compared to the women on the list of concubines to be selected by Zhaoge, she was undoubtedly a match for them.
" Daji, His Majesty is wise and powerful. He has reached the age to choose an empress. If you were to enter the palace and become the queen, would you have any thoughts?"
" Your King Zhou? Your Majesty the Queen?" Su Daji couldn't help but recall the discussions among the common people and even the maids about the deeds of King Zhou Di Xin over the years. Her beautiful face instantly flushed red, and her heart fluttered. She also thought of the portrait of King Zhou that she kept in her boudoir, and the novels written by wandering poets about King Zhou sweeping across the land, quelling chaos, and slaying demons.
When Su Hu saw his daughter Daji's expression, he knew that something was going to happen.
Su Hu thought that Daji and Boyikao initially only interacted because of Boyikao's superb qin skills and his vast knowledge.
" Daji, don't rush. You have half a month to think it over. After that, come to the palace with me and see what His Majesty thinks," said Grand Preceptor Wen.
"Old Wen, what are you doing! What if His Majesty really takes a liking to him? How am I supposed to explain this to Marquis Ji?" Su Hu sighed, but secretly he was a little pleased.
"It's alright, I'll handle things with Marquis Ji."
The Sage Zhunti, hidden within the Su family, Zhunti, "Truly, heaven is on my side! As long as Su Daji enters the palace, regardless of whether King Zhou approves of her or not, I have a way to make Marquis Ji break with the Great Shang. With my intervention, my place on the Investiture of the Gods will be secure."
Zhunti was thrilled, feeling that everything was under control.
"Even the heavens are on my side, Yuanshi, how can you fight me?! Besides, Tongtian have become my weapon, so let the Three Pure Ones fight to the death!"
Su Daji didn't think for long. After weighing the situation of the Su family and the husband she had always longed for but never thought she could be, King Zhou Di Xin, she gave Grand Preceptor Wen answer a day later.
"Elder Wen, I'm willing to go to Zhaoge with you."
Grand Preceptor Wen was overjoyed.
Su Hu was conflicted. He knew that his relationship with Marquis Ji would likely be strained in the future, but judging from his daughter's expression, she was clearly very satisfied with the emperor in the capital.
Time was of the essence, Grand Preceptor Wen instructed Su Daji to prepare and depart as soon as possible.
The territory of the Marquis of Jizhou is quite far from Zhaoge, requiring a journey of four or five days.
Grand Preceptor Wen dared not be careless and remained vigilant day and night. As a Daoist practitioner, it was common for him to go without sleep for ten days or half a month, and he had long since mastered the art of fasting.
"Once we cross this river, we'll reach the official road, and Zhaoge won't be far away."
As darkness fell, Grand Preceptor Wen ordered his troops to set up camp and rest for the night.
On a Black Wind and windy night, not far from where Su Daji's troops were resting, the sound of horses' hooves carried on the night wind to Grand Preceptor Wen's ears.
Although Grand Preceptor Wen wasn't exactly a Wind-Following Ears, he could still clearly hear what was happening dozens of miles away.
"There are over a thousand of them, all warhorses. They're not bandits; they're a regular army," Grand Preceptor Wen quickly assessed the situation.
"Prepare for battle!"
In an instant, the guards who had been relaxed became alert, grabbed their weapons, quickly set up traps, and arranged themselves into formation, waiting for the enemy to approach.
"Old Wen, what's wrong?" Su Daji came out of the tent.
" Daji, just stay hidden in the tent. I'll handle this."
"Mm." Su Daji nodded and returned to the tent.
Grand Preceptor Wen, wielding the Male and Female Flood Dragon Twin Whips, leaped and sat atop his mount, the Ink Kirin.
Suddenly, a Black Wind swept in, blotting out the sky and the sun!
Grand Preceptor Wen's expression changed, and he hurriedly shouted, "Set up the Blazing Yang Formation!"
At the same time, Grand Preceptor Wen opened his Heavenly Eye his eyebrows, shooting out a beam of divine light that disappeared into the Black Wind. However, the origin of this Black Wind was strange, and even the divine light from his Heavenly Eye could not see through its true nature, let alone destroy it.
Grand Preceptor Wen felt the situation was tricky and the pressure was increasing. He didn't know who the enemy was.
" Daji! Release Daji!" A young man's urgent voice came from amidst the sound of horses' hooves.
Grand Preceptor Wen frowned and shouted, "Who goes there!"
" Marquis Ji, son of Boyikao! I've heard you've abducted Daji! Release Daji at once! Otherwise, I order you all to be executed right here!"
"Hmph! The son of Marquis Ji has actually colluded with evil heretics?! I am Grand Preceptor Wen! If you want him, then come forward yourself!" Grand Preceptor Wen's left hand flashed with lightning, and the Nine Heavens Primordial Unity Divine Thunder slammed into the Black Wind.