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The emperor's majesty made the atmosphere in the hall even more solemn.
The shadowy figure paused in breathing.
The moment he answered.
The invisible pressure around him suddenly dissipated.
The shadowy figure secretly rejoiced.
After bowing respectfully, he quickly withdrew.
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A villa of the Sui Dynasty imperial palace.
Li Gong withdrew his gaze from the sky.
Faced with the mocking looks from Chuan Ying and the others.
His face was extremely ugly.
His hatred for the Heavenly Ranking deepened!
He was defeated by Ling Donglai back then.
Only a few people know about this.
But now it has been made public.
This made him lose face completely!
Even more hateful.
The news comes from the Heavenly Path Golden List.
He was powerless to resist.
There is no place to vent my anger.
It was even worse than the defeat they suffered back then!
But then I thought about it.
He didn't come away empty-handed.
At least they learned of Ling Donglai's whereabouts.
Although the opponent's strength far exceeded expectations.
But it's better than having no clue at all.
Li Gong clenched his fist.
My determination to become stronger has only grown stronger!
He glared at Chuan Ying and the others with annoyance, and snorted coldly:
"Go ahead and laugh, he is indeed better than me."
"But next time, I'm determined to defeat him!"
"We must make sure everyone in Kyushu knows this!"
Without looking back, Engineer Li walked towards the room.
Chuan Ying watched his retreating figure.
He smiled and shook his head.
"He has already found the way forward."
"How can we stop here?"
"Don't let him laugh at you in the future."
The three people beside him listened.
112—In the world of martial arts, only those who obey prosper, and those who defy perish!
At the summit of Qinglong Mountain, a solemn pavilion stands.
Ximen Yu glanced indifferently at the Heavenly Path Golden List.
The name of Ling Donglai did not cause the slightest ripple.
Only his gaze was distant and profound.
It seems to contain countless plans.
He carried his zither, tucked his robe into his sleeves, and went inside.
"My lord, Sun Xiaohong awaits your audience."
Ximen Yu did not raise his eyelids.
A girl with swaying braids arrived gracefully.
Her braids trembled as she paused to bow.
"Little Red has met the Great Dragon Head."
"No courtesy. Is it successful?"
His question, delivered with a slight flick of his sleeves, revealed neither joy nor anger.
"Five dynasties are all within its grasp."
"We await the dragon's command."
Sun Xiaohong looked up and answered.
Her shimmering eyes held a hidden admiration.
It has now transformed into a burning flame in my heart.
Even though we are separated by clouds and mud.
It was hard to hide the flutter in my heart.
Ximen Yu pondered for a moment, then calmly gave the order:
"First, let them stabilize the situation and resume the operation of all courts as soon as possible, and await further instructions."
Although he currently controls five major dynasties, apart from the Ming and Song dynasties, the Sui, Han, and Qing dynasties still need time to be consolidated. Naturally, he will not be in a hurry to achieve quick results.
Suddenly, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and his tone abruptly changed:
"Furthermore, in the name of the Azure Dragon Society, we hereby proclaim to all factions in the martial world—those who submit will prosper, those who resist will perish!"
His calm tone carried a chilling undertone.
This edict will surely unleash a bloodbath. Countless lives will be lost. But for Ximen Yu, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. Mere casualties are insignificant.
Sun Xiaohong trembled slightly, then solemnly obeyed the order:
"Yes, sir!"
She knew perfectly well what this order meant, yet she did not hesitate for a moment.
"Is there anything else?"
Seeing that she was still standing there and had not left, Ximen Yu raised his eyes and asked her.
"Your subordinate... has a question."
Sun Xiaohong hesitated slightly. As a subordinate, she shouldn't ask too many questions, but this matter was of great importance, and it concerned the person she admired.
"Please speak freely."
Ximen Yu gestured with interest.
"Your subordinate is puzzled. The Great Dragon Chief's plans are flawless; why then did he make no arrangements for Changchun Valley?"
Sun Xiaohong composed herself and spoke softly. She knew very well that a top figure like Xiaoyaozi, capable of creating the secret art of immortality, served the Azure Dragon Society. The profound mysteries of the Fountain of Youth and that scripture were evident from the records on the Heavenly Dao Golden List. Without these two items, Xiaoyaozi would likely have been unable to develop the method of immortality. Why would Ximen Yu be so indifferent to such crucial treasures? This question had been lingering in her mind. That was why she had subtly reminded him, fearing that he might have overlooked this important matter.
"How do you know I haven't made any plans?" Ximen Yu saw through her thoughts at a glance and asked with a meaningful smile. Although he possessed a system and countless treasures and resources, now that he knew of the existence of the Fountain of Youth and the scriptures, he naturally wouldn't sit idly by. After all, who would complain about having too many treasures? In fact, after hearing about these two treasures from Xiaoyaozi, he had already begun to secretly plot against them, but apart from Xiaoyaozi, no one else knew about it.
Upon hearing this, Sun Xiaohong immediately showed a look of sudden realization, then bowed her head and admitted her mistake: "It was my presumption, please punish me, Great Dragon Head."
"Alright, go and carry out the order." Ximen Yu waved his hand, not pursuing her mistake. In any case, her starting point was for her own benefit, and although this consideration seemed somewhat superfluous, it at least showed her loyalty.
"Thank you, Great Dragon Chief. I shall take my leave." Sun Xiaohong breathed a sigh of relief, bowed respectfully, and turned to leave.
Less than two days after Sun Xiaohong left, the Azure Dragon Order issued by the Azure Dragon Society quickly spread throughout the Nine Provinces. The news shook the entire land. The people, still reeling from the appearance of the Heavenly Ranking, were in an uproar upon hearing this!
The unyielding tone of the Azure Dragon Token instantly ignited the fury of the major sects.
The independent cultivators reacted in various ways, some even gathering in small groups to discuss it.
"Is the Azure Dragon Society, which has been in hiding for many years, finally about to re-emerge?"
"That tone is truly domineering! Just that aura alone is enough to make one's heart tremble. As expected of the Azure Dragon Society, they are indeed arrogant!"
"Although they are a bit arrogant, the Azure Dragon Society does have the strength to be arrogant."
"But I'm more curious to know what the expressions of the major sects of Kyushu will be upon hearing this news? Hehe..."
"Luckily, we are independent cultivators, without any sect or faction. If we were in a sect, we would probably be trembling with fear by now!"
"Don't you think the Azure Dragon Society is being too arrogant? There are numerous sects throughout the Nine Provinces. If they were to truly join forces, even the Eight Great Dynasties would have to be wary. Isn't the Azure Dragon Society afraid?"
Discussions arose one after another.
The vast majority of independent cultivators watched the spectacle with amusement, while only a few felt that the Azure Dragon Society's actions were too arrogant and that they might suffer the consequences if they were not careful.
Regardless of their stance, everyone is eagerly awaiting how the situation will develop.
The Great Sui Dynasty, Emperor Tafeng.
"This is outrageous! Are they trying to drive us to our doom?"
"How dare he be so insolent?!"
"Aren't you afraid of a joint counterattack from the sects of the Nine Provinces?!"
Upon hearing her disciple's report, Fan Qinghui's face darkened considerably, her eyes filled with a chilling coldness, and the temperature in the hall seemed to drop suddenly.
Cihang Jingzhai had just suffered a heavy blow from the Qinglong Society, losing half of its disciples. Now, they were faced with this situation, which was clearly an attempt to kill them!
One can imagine how furious Fan Qinghui was at that moment.
If it were hatred, Ximen Yu would have been pulverized long ago!
"We must not sit idly by and wait to die!"
"I absolutely cannot stand by and watch the centuries-old foundation of Cihang Jingzhai be destroyed in my hands!"
She took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, a resolute glint in her eyes.
Suddenly, the terrifying power of the Azure Dragon Society resurfaced in his mind.
Her body trembled slightly, and a wave of despair surged in her heart.
Chapter 61 The Number One Expert
The true extent of the Azure Dragon Society's power is beyond anyone's comprehension.
The Heavenly Dao Golden List is just the tip of the iceberg, yet it is enough to sweep away all forces in the Nine Provinces!
Especially Ximen Yu, who is the head of the dragon—
That forbidden existence, revered by the world as the number one expert in the Nine Provinces!
Faced with such a powerful opponent,
Even though she was unwilling to watch Cihang Jingzhai be destroyed by her own hands,
But in the end, I felt powerless!
After a long while, Fan Qinghui finally calmed down.
She clenched her fists and whispered through gritted teeth:
"Since annihilation is inevitable anyway, why not fight to the death?!"
Even if it means death, I, Cihang Jingzhai, will tear a piece of your flesh from your body!