The Celestial Realm, within the Heavenly Palace. [First published on the website]
In the court, dozens of powerful people jointly impeached Wu Qinzhi. They took turns to speak out indignantly.
The Emperor of Heaven was furious and smashed the teacup handed to him by the fairy maiden, scaring the fairy maidens so much that they trembled and quickly knelt down.
"What a Wu Qinzhi! He actually allowed his son to commit crimes, levy heavy taxes, secretly develop his power, and even mine without permission... Does he even have me, the Heavenly Emperor, in his eyes?
Just because you're the local tyrant of a border town, do you think you don't even take me, the Emperor of Heaven, seriously?
General Longhu, I order you to lead your troops to capture Wu Qinzhi!"
A mighty man in armor stepped out of the queue, knelt on one knee, bowed his head, clasped his fists, and said, "Yes!"
Those powerful people who impeached Wu Qinzhi all had smug smiles on their faces. Wu Qinzhi, even if you are a powerful general, so what? You still can't withstand the eloquence of the court!
Although we are not as good as you in fighting, we can still take your life with just our mouths!
General Longhu received the order and returned to his position. The Emperor glanced at all the ministers in the court and sneered in his heart.
He suppressed his anger and spoke slowly, "Border City is the last barrier between the Heavenly Realm and the Great Wilderness. It cannot be left without a defender for even a single day! Since Wu Qin's crime is unforgivable, then, Marquis Zhongyong, you will accompany General Longhu to take over Border City!"
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery froze when he heard this. He was impeaching Wu Qinzhi and didn't care about the military generals, but he didn't want to go to the border town.
The environment in the border town is extremely harsh, the spiritual energy is thin, and natural disasters occur as frequently as three meals a day. It is completely unsuitable for spiritual practice.
Furthermore, the Border Town's population structure is complex, with many independent cultivators. Not only are there a shortage of supplies, but the Border Town's defensive formation consumes several times more resources daily than other cities! (Because Border Town is prone to natural disasters, formations are needed to stabilize the city and create an environment conducive to cultivation for the cultivators.)
"Your Majesty, the border town is the choke point between the Heavenly Realm and the Great Wilderness. I, your humble servant, am truly incapable of this task. Your Majesty, please select someone more capable!"
The Heavenly Emperor seemed to already know the answer, and wasn't at all surprised by the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's response. "I see, indeed, you're getting old! You haven't reached the Immortal Emperor level in all these years, so I'm afraid your life span isn't long. So, you should hand over your title to the younger generation and enjoy your retirement in peace in your mansion!"
Upon hearing this, the loyal and brave marquis fell to his knees, his body shaking. He cried out with tears in his eyes, "Your Majesty, this old minister... this old minister..."
The Heavenly Emperor didn't give him a chance to continue. He interrupted the Loyal and Brave Marquis and said, "You deserve this grace. Old Marquis, there's no need to get excited! Someone, help the old marquis down to rest. He can't even speak clearly. He's really getting old!"
The Emperor had already changed the address while speaking, and immediately several palace servants came forward to help the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery down.
A man with the cultivation level of an immortal does not need anyone to support him. Those palace servants only came to forcibly take him away. They pretended to support him just to save his face!
After the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery left, the court fell into silence. The powerful and noble people who had been complacent before were now sweating in their palms, fearing that they would be the ones to be pointed out by Zong Zhengsong.
Zong Zhengsong lived up to their expectations. His gaze lingered on Yuliu Xingjun. "Lord Zhongyong is old and can no longer guard the border city. What about you, Yuliu Xingjun?"
Yuliu Xingjun was sweating all over, but he really didn't want to go to the border town!
He was afraid that after he went there, he would have to guard it for a million years like Wu Qinzhi.
If no one replaces it, it will probably take more than a million years!
He absolutely doesn't want to go to that place!
"Your Majesty, the border town is currently guarded by six princes, so it won't matter even if Wu Qinzhi is not here!"
Zong Zhengsong sneered, "Six princes? Then I might as well give up the throne of Heavenly Emperor. Wouldn't it be better to let the exile take this position?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Liu Xingjun was so frightened that he immediately knelt down and said, "I am terrified. That is not what I meant!"
"What do you mean?"
"I simply feel that the position of Border City Commander is too important, and I am not qualified for it. It just so happens that the armies of the six kings are stationed there. Your Majesty can use this opportunity to carefully select a brave general to guard the city!"
Zong Zhengsong stared intently at the trembling Yuliu Star Lord kneeling on the ground, and said coldly, "Since you also feel that you are incompetent, then don't occupy the position of Star Lord! I think your descendants will still be unable to defend the border city. If that's the case, don't pass on your position of Star Lord!"
Yuliu Star Lord is in trouble. He originally thought that Zong Zhengsong would treat him the same way he treated Marquis Zhongyong. At worst, after he retires from the position of Star Lord, his son will inherit the position, and then their family will still have the rights and interests they deserve.
But I didn’t expect that Zong Zhengsong would even be deprived of his inheritance rights!
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go and guard the border town. Please revoke your order!"
Zong Zhengsong sneered, too late!
Following Zong Zhengsong's signal, someone quickly came to the hall and said that Yuliu Star Lord had been dragged away!
The powerful and influential people were shocked and woke up one after another. In the past million years, Zong Zhengsong's leniency towards them made them forget that the person sitting on the throne was actually the most ferocious beast in the world!
Even though he hadn't shown his might for a long time, and even though he turned a blind eye to their little tricks, he was still that ferocious beast! His authority was not something these so-called powerful people could challenge!
What happened in the court today told these people that their rights and interests were given by him, and he could take them back whenever he wanted!
He is the Emperor of Heaven!
The only master of the sky realm!
And his authority cannot be violated by anyone!
Those dignitaries who had impeached Wu Qinzhi all came out and knelt on the ground, trembling with fear, their faces pale, and their bodies shaking like sieves.
On the surface, they were all seeking justice for their beloved daughter, but the Emperor of Heaven knew exactly what they were thinking in secret!
If a provincial governor who is disliked by them is brought down, the industrial power in his hands will be divided up by them!
Look, look at what kind of loyal ministers he has under his command!
"My dear ministers, what do you mean by this?"
Zong Zhengsong's indifferent words drifted down, and these dignitaries rushed to speak: "Your Majesty, Marshal Wu has guarded the border city for many years and knows it best. Marshal Wu is the most suitable candidate to guard the border city!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I was deceived... In fact, Marshal Wu's fault was not serious. It was just a childish impulse!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, we, the old ministers, have been bewitched by the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and the Star Lord Yuliu. Please understand!"
"Your Majesty, Marshal Wu is a loyal and capable general. I have wronged him!"
"Your Majesty, I, an old minister, would like to abdicate my title to my son..."
"His Majesty……"
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