As soon as the court assembly ended, Zhou Kaijiang, who had been sleepy-eyed, left with light steps.
Watching his retreating figure, Kong Fang felt a mix of emotions.
This royal clan leader saw further than anyone else.
Going out to hunt down and kill Chen Kui was just an excuse.
Stay away from the capital and the whirlpool, and you can protect yourself wisely.
Immediately, he took a deep breath, and his gaze became firm again.
Since we've chosen this path, we'll persevere and continue on it.
......
After the court officials dispersed, Ling Aotian, who was stationed in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, prepared to leave.
Just then, Yu Huachun appeared silently behind him.
"Lord Ling, do you have many questions?"
Confuse?
Ling Aotian certainly has it.
He had assumed that Zhou Zhenxiong would take the opportunity to launch an attack.
Who knew it would end up like this?
The Jixia Academy won a great victory, giving them both righteousness and power.
"You jest, Uncle Yu. What doubts could I possibly have?"
Ling Aotian forced a smile.
Yu Huachun smiled and looked at him, then continued, "Shall we talk in private?"
Ling Aotian nodded.
Yu Huachun led Ling Aotian to a side hall behind the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Ling Aotian, receive the imperial decree!"
Yu Huachun took out a bright yellow imperial edict from his bosom, and Ling Aotian immediately knelt down.
"Effective today, Ling Qing announces that she will go into seclusion, transitioning from open to covert training."
Assist in promoting the establishment of martial arts alliances in various regions, and secretly eliminate any martial arts sects that disobey the rules and regulations of the martial arts alliances!
"The Prime Minister may freely select ninth-rank Divine Realm warriors and tenth-rank Dharma Image warriors from the five guards: Heavenly Martial, Tiger Leopard, Crimson Sun, Heavenly Dog, and Blood Fiend."
As he spoke, Yu Huachun took out another bright yellow token.
On the token, a majestic five-clawed golden dragon stood.
"Your subject obeys the decree!"
Ling Aotian's doubts grew stronger.
Zhou Zhenxiong's actions will only make the Jixia Academy even more powerful.
This is not in his interest!
An emperor must balance the power of all parties.
"Eunuch Yu, is His Majesty planning to support the Jixia Academy?"
"His Majesty's intentions are beyond our comprehension."
"The Jixia Academy?"
"Lord Ling, are you aware that prosperity inevitably leads to decline?"
Yu Huachun looked at Ling Aotian with a half-smile.
"Thank you for your guidance, Brother Xie Yu!"
Ling Aotian bowed deeply.
Although he still couldn't fathom how the Jixia Academy would rise and fall, all he needed to know was Zhou Zhenxiong's attitude.
I will definitely get revenge.
Although not now.
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"sister!"
At the Jixia Academy, Jiang Xue had already woken up.
Looking at Jiang Lan, who had lost all her cultivation, she clenched her fists.
If she could, she would even like to pass on her cultivation level back.
Unfortunately, that's impossible.
She is not as talented as Jiang Lan, nor can she achieve what Jiang Lan has.
Even if she could, Jiang Lan's body couldn't withstand it.
Because now, she is a completely ordinary person.
"Xiaoxue, let's go back to Nanzhou!"
Jiang Lan remained calm.
Whether she has cultivation or not, she is the same.
"Sis, I'm not leaving!"
Jiang Xue shook her head and refused.
"If you don't want to leave, then stay!"
By the way, take these next few days to familiarize yourself with cultivation techniques.
Once you have complete mastery, come with me to take over the Zhenwu Division.
Jiang Lan said.
"Take over the Zhenwu Division?"
Jiang Xue looked at Jiang Lan with a surprised expression.
"Um!"
Jiang Lan nodded and continued, "The court assembly the other day..."
After hearing what happened at the court assembly, Jiang Xue frowned and asked, "Sister, Zhou Zhenxiong is up to no good, isn't he?"
"Don't worry about what he's thinking, just do what we want to do!"
Jiang Lan remained completely unmoved.
Jiang Xue nodded silently, then picked up her sword and went outside the bamboo forest.
She's not good at strategy.
She's not a prodigy when it comes to talent.
Patience alone is not enough to achieve anything.
She had no choice but to try her best to protect her sister.
She didn't want to lose any more family members.
......
"Ming Shu, I entrust Nanzhou to you!"
"Senior, you said that the less ability you have, the less responsibility you have. I can't handle Nanzhou!"
In Nantian City, at the Zhenwu Division, Yan Mingshu looked at Nangong Zhenxiang with a bitter expression.
"Young man Yan, it seems you have no faith in this old man!"
Inside the room, an old man sitting not far away suddenly spoke.
The old man was dressed in a black robe, with sharp eyebrows and a scar running from his left eyebrow to the corner of his lip.
Although the old man had a fierce appearance, he was a true scholar of the Jixia Academy.
His name was Han Yan. Although he was well-versed in Confucian classics, he was most skilled in the art of war and warfare.
Since breaking through to the Dharma Form realm, he has been wandering around the thirteen states of the Great Zhou Dynasty for many years.
Holding a scroll in his right hand, he practices the way of education.
He wields a sword in his left hand, embodying the way of killing and conquest.
This opportunity arose by chance, as I was at the academy cultivating my mind and spirit.
Knowing that Nangong Zhenxiang was about to take up his post in the Ministry of Justice, he volunteered to be stationed in Nanzhou.
"Mr. Han, that's not what I meant!"
"That settles it!"
Seeing Han Yan's confident demeanor, Yan Mingshu said nothing more.
However, after sending Nangong Zhenxiang away, he still sent a secret letter to Haizhou.
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