Having returned from the Starry Sea World to the Fantasy World, Daoist Cangyan stared blankly at the nine-colored crystal in his hand, a look of deep apprehension appearing in his eyes.
At this moment, Daoist Cangyan knew that he was nothing in Ye Yi's eyes. If a powerful expert who was even stronger than a ruler could be crushed by Ye Yi, then he, who was only at the Supreme Realm, was even more of an ant.
Therefore, Daoist Cangyan secretly made up his mind that he must perform well this time, at least to make Ye Yi feel extremely satisfied, so that he could get rid of his ant status, and perhaps even stand out from this fantasy world and become a truly powerful being.
However, what puzzles Cangyan Daoist now is who the chess piece Ye Yi is talking about is.
Soon, Daoist Cangyan realized that this chess piece was very likely the young man from the Xia Kingdom.
However, Daoist Cangyan did not know what kind of move this chess piece would make.
"Someone come here!" Daoist Cangyan stood up and coldly called out.
"Ancestor." A group of high-ranking members of Zixiao Pavilion quickly entered from outside the door and knelt respectfully before Daoist Cangyan.
Daoist Cangyan looked at his disciples and followers and said.
"Issue my order: Zixiao Pavilion will be closed from today onwards. No disciple of Zixiao Pavilion may leave, and no one other than a disciple of Zixiao Pavilion may enter. Zixiao Pavilion will not recruit any disciples until the closure is lifted. All elders will also be in seclusion with me. The Pavilion Master of Zixiao Pavilion will lead the entire pavilion."
Upon hearing Cangyan Daoist's words, the high-ranking members of Zixiao Pavilion were stunned, as they had not expected Cangyan Daoist to issue such an order.
You should know that Zixiao Pavilion is currently the number one sect in the fantasy continent, and every day there are countless geniuses who want to join the sect.
Moreover, with all the elders going into seclusion with Daoist Cangyan, the high-end combat power of Zixiao Pavilion will disappear even more.
Wouldn't this leave Zixiao Pavilion vulnerable to humiliation?
However, due to Cangyan Daoren's usual prestige, he didn't say much, but nodded slightly and silently accepted the order.
Seeing that no one objected, Daoist Cangyan was very satisfied with his prestige, but in order not to damage it, he offered an explanation.
"These elders are accompanying me on a great mission. If this mission is accomplished, then my Zixiao Pavilion will be immortalized in the Xuanhuan Continent."
After saying that, he slowly took out the nine-colored martial arts crystal.
The nine-colored crystal immediately captivated everyone, for they had never seen such a martial arts crystal in their entire lives.
But Daoist Cangyan continued speaking.
"This nine-colored martial arts crystal is just a small reward for the mission, so you all don't need to doubt whether our Purple Cloud Pavilion can last forever. However, when we are not here, Pavilion Master, you must take good care of the Purple Cloud Pavilion, after all, at that time the Purple Cloud Pavilion will only have you as its Venerable."
"Rest assured, Ancestor, as long as I am here, I will remain in Zixiao Pavilion." A middle-aged man patted his chest and said this as soon as he heard Daoist Cangyan call his name.
At the same time, these high-ranking officials finally came to their senses, but the fervor in their eyes was irresistible.
"Hehe, if this matter succeeds, the immortality you all desire will be easily attained, and it's even possible to become a ruler or go even further than a ruler," Daoist Cangyan tempted again.
"We understand," the crowd said, pounding their chests with fervent eyes.
"Alright, you can go and arrange things for your subordinates first. As for the mission, I will give you instructions once it's settled. Also, during this period, you absolutely cannot let any Zixiao Pavilion disciples go out. If they go out and disrupt the mission, they will truly be executed without hesitation."
"clear."
"Go down."
As the high-ranking officials slowly departed, Daoist Cangyan's eyes revealed a hint of longing for the future.
As for why Daoist Cangyan directly took out this nine-colored martial arts crystal, it was to make the high-ranking officials take this mission more seriously, and at the same time, to warn them not to play any tricks or have any ulterior motives. After all, he had a martial arts crystal that was even more powerful than the Sovereign Realm, and such power was indeed beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
After seeing Cangyan Daoist's arrangements, Ye Yi's eyes revealed a hint of approval, but soon Ye Yi began searching for his own pawns in the Northern You royal family.
For Ye Yi, splitting up Beiyou was still useful, since it would provide resources for cultivating talent and also generate intense conflict.
Soon, Ye Yi took a liking to Zhao Zheng, the son of the Prince of Yan, a member of the royal family.
Of course, Ye Yi chose him not because his name was the same as Qin Shi Huang, but because his identity and background were enough for Ye Yi to invest in him and reap quick returns.
First of all, Zhao Zheng is the son of the King of Yan. The King of Yan is now one of the few members of the Northern You royal family who can control the military, and he is absolutely of vital importance.
Secondly, as the only son of the King of Yan, Zhao Zheng received even more help from the King of Yan.
Unfortunately, although the King of Yan was leading troops abroad, Zhao Zheng was placed as a hostage in the capital of Beiyou, becoming a pawn that threatened the King of Yan.
This innate trait gave Zhao Zheng a sense of unease towards the Northern You Empress; after all, no one can be happy when they are treated as a pawn.
Of course, what Ye Yi felt most was that Zhao Zheng harbored a very strong rebellious heart towards the Northern You Empress.
As a member of the royal family, he always believed that Empress Beiyou's ascension to the throne was illegitimate and that she was not a qualified emperor.
After all, the Northern You Empress was a woman. From the Great Ying Empire to the present Northern You Dynasty, there has never been a female emperor other than the Empress.
Therefore, Zhao Zheng's dissatisfaction was also due to the fact that the Northern You Empress possessed overwhelming power, but ultimately failed to help the Northern You Dynasty expand its territory, although she had recently fought a few battles.
However, this greatly displeased Zhao Zheng, a young man who hoped that the Great Ying Empire would unify the continent here.
So after making all these decisions, Ye Yi began to take action.
In the capital of the Northern You Dynasty, the streets were bustling and the traffic was heavy.
The people of the entire Northern You capital wore happy smiles, because the Northern You Empress had returned victorious from her southern expedition, which brought the Northern You Empire millions of miles of territory, and was naturally inspiring.
At the same time, countless families with military merits will surely emerge in this war, all of whom will rise to nobility by gaining merit in battle.
The vast majority of these people were from the capital, so these residents of the capital were very happy.
Because they gain different things, both in terms of collective honor and personal benefits.
Large numbers of people from the capital of the Northern You Empire waited outside the city gates. At the heart of this group were the civil and military officials and members of the Northern You imperial family, led by the current prime minister Li Zhishi and Zhao Hui, the head of the Northern You imperial clan.
They were all respectfully awaiting the return of their Northern Empress.
Ye Yi was also among them, taking in all of this, but his focus remained on Zhao Zheng of the royal family.
Although Zhao Zheng was dissatisfied with the actions of the Northern You Empress, the fact that the Northern You Empire had expanded its territory by a million territories made the son of the King of Yan very happy.
He awaited the Northern Empress's army with a touch of joy.
Time passed quickly, and suddenly a voice shouting "Strong wind!" reached Ye Yi's ears.
At the same time, the people and officials outside the capital were excited because they heard the sound of the army's triumphant return.
"How can we say we have no clothes? We share the same robes. The king is raising an army, let us prepare our spears and shields. We will fight alongside you! How can we say we have no clothes? We share the same undergarments. The king is raising an army, let us prepare our spears and halberds. We will fight together! How can we say we have no clothes? We share the same outer garments. The king is raising an army, let us prepare our armor and weapons. We will march together!" The war song of the old Qin people grew ever louder.
This gave Ye Yi a different feeling. He felt as if he had returned to the Qin Dynasty, the world he once lived in. In his memory, the Qin Dynasty also sang songs of victory in the same way.
After hearing the song, many people gradually started singing along.
Ye Yi watched this scene quietly, like an outsider.
Soon, the stunningly beautiful Empress of the Northern Netherworld appeared before everyone riding a giant beast, followed by countless cheers.
Ye Yi glanced deeply at the Northern Nether Empress and Zhao Zheng, who was looking at her with envy below, before disappearing from the scene.
Empress Beiyou seemed to sense Ye Yi's unusual gaze. After he disappeared, she glanced around at the spot where Ye Yi had been standing before quickly withdrawing her gaze.
The Northern Empress believed it was just a hallucination caused by her conquests.
In the dead of night, the entire capital was still brightly lit, because the capital did not have a curfew today.
Zhao Zheng quietly walked out of the palace celebration banquet, followed by several martial arts masters at a distance.
These martial arts masters were not only protecting Zhao Zheng, but also monitoring his presence.
Zhao Zheng walked slowly along the brightly lit Luming Street, carefully observing his surroundings as if he had never seen the capital of the Northern You Empire before.
"Even a caged bird has its own boundless ambitions." Just as Zhao Zheng was immersed in the night, a voice entered his ears.
In an instant, Zhao Zheng, who was somewhat drunk, suddenly sobered up, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes. He couldn't let anyone know that he had ambitions, otherwise he and his father would definitely die without a burial place.
Zhao Zheng first cautiously glanced at the martial arts experts following him, and seeing that they did not react, he boldly scanned his surroundings.
"No need to look anymore, I've always been by your side. Only you can hear my voice."
"Who are you? What do you want with me? And remember, I am a member of the Northern You royal family. Be careful, or the Northern You Empress will kill you." Zhao Zheng quickly calmed down and threatened.
"Hahahaha, I was killed by the Empress of Beiyou, so don't try to threaten me with her. It's useless." The voice was somewhat harsh, causing Zhao Zheng to frown.
"If you were killed by the Northern Nether Empress, how could you speak to me?" Zhao Zheng continued walking, his outward appearance unchanged, but he spoke softly.
"Hahaha, perhaps you don't know, but once you reach the Supreme Realm, your body and soul can be separated. That bitch, Empress Beiyou, would never have imagined that I had already separated my body and soul back then."
Zhao Zheng frowned in displeasure. Although he didn't particularly like the Empress, she was still a member of the Northern You royal family. So, he was also furious to hear someone insult her. However, when he heard that the owner of the voice possessed the strength of a Supreme Realm expert, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The reason why the Northern Nether Empress was able to become the current ruler of the Northern Nether Kingdom is because she has the status of a supreme being and is one of the five peak powerhouses on the Xuanhuan Continent.
Therefore, Zhao Zheng was shocked by the owner of this voice.
"Hahaha, shocked?" The shrill voice brought Zhao Zheng back to his senses.
"Then what brings you here, senior?" Zhao Zheng asked calmly.
"It's not that I wanted to find you, but that I have no other choice." The voice reached Ye Yi's ears again, but Zhao Zheng was filled with surprise.
The voice continued.
"Do you remember when you first arrived in the capital of the Northern Netherworld? To show her generosity, the Empress of the Northern Netherworld bestowed upon you a Nine Netherworld Token. My soul is hiding in this token."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zheng immediately reached for the token at his waist. This token was bestowed upon Zhao Zheng by the Northern Empress to demonstrate her benevolence.
"Now that you've appeared, aren't you afraid I'll hand you over to the Northern Nether Empress?" Zhao Zheng said, narrowing his eyes.
"No, you won't. Because you need my help." The owner of the voice was very calm.
"Is that so?" Zhao Zheng squinted, as if he was thinking about something.
"That's right. Haven't you been struggling because you don't have the cultivation techniques of the Great Ying Emperor and therefore haven't been able to cultivate? I do. Haven't you been struggling because you're trapped in a cage and unable to expand your territory and restore the Great Ying Empire to its former glory? I can help you." The voice was full of temptation.
"Hehe, it's very tempting, but I'll have to pay a considerable price." Zhao Zheng's eyes first burned with desire, but he quickly calmed down again.
He knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch.
"It's simple, I want that bitch to get off the throne of Beiyou. My Great Ying royal family cannot be taken away by a woman. When has Great Ying ever suffered such humiliation?" The owner of the voice was somewhat deranged, and at the same time, he revealed a large part of the information to Zhao Zheng.
Zhao Zheng asked somewhat hesitantly.
"May I ask your name, senior?"
"Hahahaha, it's been so long, so long since I've said my own name. I almost forgot it. Boy, remember this well, I am Hu Hai." The owner of the voice first laughed maniacally, then coldly uttered his name.
Upon hearing this name, Zhao Zheng was stunned, because he knew that Hu Hai was the son of the former ruler of the Great Ying Empire.
As the son of the ruler, Hu Hai was once a well-known prodigy, and together with the current Empress of Beiyou and Fusu, they were known as the three great prodigies of the Great Ying Dynasty.
But later, Emperor Da Ying disappeared, and Fusu disappeared with him.
This caused the Great Ying Empire to fall apart. It should be noted that a major reason why the Great Ying Empire was able to unify the world was because of its ruler, the Great Ying Emperor.
Therefore, the destruction of the Great Ying Empire and the establishment of the Northern You Empire both had significant causes.
However, even with the disappearance of Fusu and the Emperor of Daying, the Daying Empire should not have collapsed so quickly, because there were still two supreme prodigies and several supreme elders.
However, what followed was that Hu Hai led these clan elders in a rebellion, which was swiftly and decisively crushed by the Northern You Empress.
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