Chapter 154: Ao Yin, the princess of the Dragon Clan, the chess piece she needs, the female military god of Daxia.
"The land of the North Sea is adjacent to the Endless Sea. It has always been bitter, cold and chaotic. Even the founding emperor of Daxia thousands of years ago only unified the coastal waters and never really went deep into them."
"But decades ago, Prime Minister Jiang Lintian suddenly appeared and forcibly opened up a safe trade route in this chaotic land. Since then, Zhongtianzhou and the island tribes in the outer sea have had trade and commerce, which has promoted the exchange and development of resources between the various sea tribes and the human race on land."
"To be frank, the prosperity of the major sea clans and overseas immortal sects today is largely due to the trade route. Prime Minister Jiang Lintian is not only tough, but also has far superior strategies and strength. He also has the support of the contemporary saint of Taiyi Sect."
"Whether from the perspective of long-term development or the current situation, it is not a wise choice to go against the Prime Minister's Mansion."
"That's true. Although the Dragon Clan suffered heavy losses in the war several decades ago, with the support of the Prime Minister's Mansion, we have gradually grown stronger and recovered, and are now even stronger than before."
"The clan leader must not delay the family's important affairs for his own selfish interests and affect the relationship with the Prime Minister's Mansion."
In this hall, bright dragon balls were hanging high, emitting soft light. The elders of the dragon tribe were all speaking and expressing their opinions and ideas.
The larger and older the family, the more intertwined the forces within it are, the more factions and interests there are, and it is extremely complicated. It is far from being as united as the outside world sees.
As for the contents of the jade talisman sent by the Prime Minister's Mansion this time, the elders of the Dragon Clan were almost unanimous in their opinions, believing that resistance was inappropriate and would offend the Prime Minister's Mansion.
There are many young geniuses in this generation of the Dragon Clan, in addition to the clan leader’s children Ao Yin and Ao Xu.
There are also many powerful geniuses in the elders' lineages, but they are far less dazzling than these two.
And now that the Prime Minister's Mansion has specifically asked the Dragon Clan to send Ao Yin as Jiang Lan's follower, this actually does not conflict with the interests of the elders.
As a princess, Ao Yin's bloodline is extremely pure and her talent is extremely powerful. She is the most likely prodigy in the Dragon Clan to reach the realm of saint in the past thousand years, and her status in the clan is extraordinary.
With her as the pressure on many young geniuses of the contemporary Dragon Clan, any resources will be poured into her first.
This also caused the young geniuses behind the elders to harbor secret resentment.
Of course, from a long-term perspective, if Ao Yin can become a saint in the future, it will naturally be an unprecedented good thing for the dragon people.
But the question is, will the Xiangguo Mansion really allow those ethnic groups that are dependent on it to give rise to forces that it cannot control? In ancient times, when the vassal states paid homage to the upper country, they would send their most talented young disciples as hostages almost every few decades in order to seek stability.
Now that the Dragon Clan has produced such a peerless genius, it is absolutely impossible to say that the Prime Minister's Mansion has no thoughts.
"Whether it is the intention of the Xiangguo Mansion or not, this matter is not something I can influence..."
"Deep within this jade talisman is a trace of saintly aura. If it is not the intention of the Xiangguo Mansion, but the intention of the saint of Taiyi Sect, then it is worth investigating further."
The patriarch of the Dragon Clan, named Ao Guang, also frowned at this moment.
Ao Xu also understood the current situation of the Dragon Clan, so he clenched his fists tightly at this moment, feeling deeply powerless.
"Decades ago, all the sea tribes that blocked the Xiangguo Mansion were wiped out. Those who obeyed prospered, and those who disobeyed perished. Until now, Ao Xu's mother Yun'er is still in the hands of Li Qingshu. As a hostage of our tribe's submission to the Xiangguo Mansion, as long as another ten years pass, Li Qingshu will agree to release her and let my family of four be reunited."
"At this moment, I'm afraid I can only let Ao Yin suffer." He sighed, feeling helpless and having no other choice.
To put it nicely, they are followers, but to put it bluntly, they are servants.
"Father……"
"I can replace my sister. I have followed Jiang Lan for some time, so I have experience in this matter. You also understand my sister's character. She is arrogant and invincible. She only thinks she is the best. How could she serve others as her master?" Ao Xu said.
Ao Guang frowned, looking embarrassed.
"Don't worry, father. I already know about this."
At this time, a cold and arrogant voice came from outside the hall, and a tall and beautiful figure walked closer. She was wearing silver armor and a blood-red cloak. She had a beautiful face, porcelain-like features, skin whiter than snow, and silver hair like a waterfall, tied into a ponytail.
But his expression was very cold, showing an attitude of looking down on the world and being the only one who is superior to others.
It was Ao Yin, the princess of the dragon race.
"elder sister……"
Ao Xu seemed a little afraid of this woman.
Ao Yin glanced at him and said calmly, "From now on, you must not slack off in your cultivation. The responsibility of restoring the tribe falls on you."
Ao Xu opened his mouth and understood what his sister meant. He felt even more depressed and powerless.
Ao Guang also looked helpless.
When the elders of the tribe saw Ao Yin coming in, they all said, "Ao Yin, I believe you know the contents of the jade talisman in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Whether for the future of the tribe or for your mother, we have no choice but to let you down."
Ao Yin said calmly, "Elders, there is no need to say more. I already know about this. The Peacock Clan has also received the jade talisman. Kong Xuan and I are good friends, and she has already informed me of this."
"In addition, the same is true for the Golden Crow Clan, the Demon Ape Clan, and the Sea God Clan."
"The Prime Minister's Mansion has made a big move this time, asking my five clans to send out the most outstanding geniuses. It seems that they are to become followers of Jiang Lan, but in fact, it is because the world is about to change drastically, and opportunities and luck are surging. They want to control us."
"In the near future, there will be a golden age. The fate and fortune of this generation of our clan are gathered in us."
"The saint of Taiyi Sect must have seen something, so he left such an edict."
With just a few words, she seemed to have determined the future situation, and there was a kind of wisdom hidden in her eyes.
All the elders of the Dragon Clan were secretly surprised and shocked when they heard these words.
"What do you mean, Yin'er?" Ao Guang asked.
He highly values this daughter whose bloodline has returned to her ancestral home and who has been recognized by the dragon scales left by the ancestors of the dragon race. He even asks for her opinion on many things.
"Since it is the order of the saint, the Dragon Clan naturally dare not disobey. You can work for the Prime Minister's Mansion, but don't expect me to truly surrender. I will never be inferior to others." Ao Yin had a cold and arrogant look on his face.
"Then Yin'er, please tidy up a bit."
"Father will contact the Prime Minister's Mansion." Ao Guang sighed.
Ao Yin nodded, said no more, then turned around and strode out of the palace.
Half a day later, on an island in the outer sea, a huge cloud boat with carved beams and painted buildings and gold-painted red flowers appeared. The flag representing the Prime Minister's Mansion was fluttering in the wind.
A slightly plump middle-aged man stood on the deck, facing the sea breeze, with a smile on his face, as if he was waiting for someone.
Not long after, the waves in the north were surging, accompanied by the sound of the golden crow's cry. The hot breath seemed to make the waves boil, and endless hot air rolled up, as if a bright sun was rising, extremely dazzling.
A man with blond hair and a straight figure came riding a divine rainbow. His eyes were golden and seemed to contain divine light, with a shadow of the sun flickering, which was heart-pounding.
Behind him, there were many young men and women following, looking like they were following him.
"Is the person coming here Jin Ming, the third prince of the Jinwu clan?"
The wealthy man on the deck spoke, and his voice was like rolling thunder, suppressing the waves on the entire sea surface to the point that they seemed to have stopped.
"My name is Jin Ming, nice to meet you, Senior."
There was a flash of surprise and shock in the blond man's eyes. He didn't expect that this seemingly unremarkable man would actually be a seventh-level being.
"My name is Jiang Sui Bo, and I'm one of the people in charge of guarding the North Sea in the Prime Minister's Mansion." The wealthy man always seemed to have a smile on his face, giving people a feeling of being bathed in spring breeze.
Jin Ming did not dare to underestimate them. The Jinwu clan had long lost its ancient glory. Even today, the clan’s supreme elder was only at the seventh realm.
It's really scary that the person in charge of the Prime Minister's Mansion who guards the North Sea has such a high level of cultivation.
Of course, the present-day Jinwu clan is naturally far from being comparable to that of the ancient times. Not to mention that their bloodline is thin, even after experiencing several great catastrophes of heaven and earth, there are very few clansmen who have even a little bloodline.
"These are my trusted subordinates who have followed me since childhood. They will accompany you to the Prime Minister's Mansion to serve you."
Jin Ming explained that although he was the third prince of the Jinwu clan, he kept his status and position very upright and did not show any dissatisfaction.
Jiang Sui Bo smiled and gestured, "Third Prince Jin Ming, please."
Jin Ming then bowed and came to the cloud boat with a group of trusted subordinates.
Not long after he arrived, a rumbling sound came from another direction. The sky trembled, and five divine horses carrying a luxurious chariot came rolling over.
Dozens of sea beasts in front were roaring and clearing the way, riding on the clouds and mist, and parting the waves with an astonishing momentum.
"Xiangxiao from the Sea God clan..." Jin Ming's eyes flashed and he knew the identity of the person.
Soon, Shenhong also arrived from other directions, but without followers. They included Yuan Kong from the Demon Ape Clan, Kong Xuan from the Peacock Clan, and Ao Yin from the Dragon Clan.
These young beings are all well-known geniuses among the surrounding alien races. They have no rivals among their peers and can be called the young supremes.
Even if you look at the entire Zhongtian Province, he is not inferior to the descendants, true disciples, and seed figures of the top immortal sects.
The Prime Minister's Mansion personally sent someone to deliver the Jade Edict, and even the ethnic groups behind them did not dare to resist.
This time they went to Zhongtianzhou to serve Jiang Lan, the son of the Prime Minister's Mansion. They didn't know what their future would be like.
Some of them had never even gotten to know Jiang Lan well before. They only knew that he was known as Daxia's number one playboy, who indulged in sensual pleasures and led a dissolute life, and had done countless things that angered God and the people.
But now, he has become the Phoenix Lord of Da Xia and married the Empress of Da Xia. Countless young people are envious and jealous of him.
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"The innate magical power based on the Year Dao Fruit has finally been condensed. In this way, the realm of magical power is now complete. As my cultivation becomes deeper, it will be easier to condense new innate magical powers in the future."
In the Prime Minister's Mansion, deep in the courtyard, on the futon.
As a vague, mist-like mysterious substance surged around Jiang Lan, his aura seemed to undergo some subtle changes.
At this moment, the vicissitudes of time flowed around him, seeming to make the space where he was become stagnant, forming an invisible but existing area of nothingness.
In this area, the years passed and time flowed, all controlled by his mind, and finally transformed into two black and white air currents, swirling between his palms, as if they came alive.
"This technique is called Sui. With Sui as the general principle, it can extend to countless mysteries, such as time and reincarnation..."
The two black and white auras circulated in Jiang Lan's hands. As his mind moved, they suddenly turned into a seal of black and white interweaving, like a yin and yang fish.
It contains the spirit of reincarnation, as if it can send all living beings in the world to reincarnation.
Jiang Lan restrained all his breath and slowly stood up from the mat.
"Master... your strength is so terrifying..."
You'er brought him tea, her eyes full of respect and admiration.
In the past, she always thought that Jiang Lan had no cultivation, but after getting in touch with him, she slowly discovered... that he was very powerful.
You'er is from the ghost clan and is born with a high talent for killing. She herself has extremely terrifying fighting talent and skills.
But facing Jiang Lan, I always feel powerless like a mortal facing the vast ocean, and I don’t know how to deal with it.
"When your cultivation breaks through the sixth level of supernatural powers, you will have the strength I have now." Jiang Lan said casually while drinking tea.
You'er's opportunity has not yet come into the world.
Right now she really can't play a big role, but it's just like planting crops. When the seeds are sown and fertilizers are applied, the sprouts are just emerging, and it's not time for them to bloom and bear fruit yet.
If you want to reap rewards, you can't rush things.
"Sixth realm..." You'er blinked, feeling distressed. This realm was still a bit far away for her now, and she didn't know how long it would take to break through.
Jiang Lan didn't pay any more attention to You'er. He put his hands behind his back and walked slowly out of the courtyard.
He has already received a reply from his father, and the followers he wants will arrive in a few days.
Among those people, the one he cared about the most was Ao Yin, the princess of the dragon tribe.
Ao Yin was also an extraordinary character in the original plot. She had a strong destiny. When the Prime Minister's Mansion was first destroyed, it was she who led the dragon people to rebel, dealing a heavy blow to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
In the end, it was she who unified the various alien races in the North Sea and was called the Dragon Emperor.
When she was born, real dragon bones and real dragon blood condensed in her body.
When she was young, she was recognized by the dragon scale left by the ancestors of the dragon race. That dragon scale was not just an ordinary dragon scale, but a natal dragon scale.
Only five pieces will appear in a true dragon's lifetime. Each piece is extremely precious and contains many mysteries and secrets between heaven and earth.
The ancestor of the dragon people was one of the nine sons of the original dragon. The nobility of his bloodline far surpassed that of other dragons with dragon blood.
In addition, in the near future, Ao Yin will be recognized by the heroic spirits of the dragon clan who have been exiled to another dimension of time and space, and will be able to seize the throne of the Dragon Emperor and gain the future destiny of the dragon clan.
In ancient times, the dragon clan, as one of the most powerful races in the world, left behind many myths and legends.
To this day, tribes with dragon blood still occupy the royal status among other tribes and can easily rule over other tribes.
From what Jiang Lan knew and remembered, Ao Yin's current cultivation strength was definitely one of the best among the entire younger generation.
Even if Li Mengning wanted to beat her, it wouldn't be easy.
In addition, Kong Xuan of the Peacock Clan obtained a ray of five-colored divine light and formed a five-colored divine fetus in his body. If it is fully nurtured in the future, he can obtain the complete five-colored divine light, which can sweep away everything and has terrifying power.
Yuan Kong of the Demon Ape Clan will obtain a magical treasure left in the depths of the North Sea in the future, the Nine-Shattered Sky-Reaching Stick. It is said that it was made up of fragments formed when the four poles of heaven and earth collapsed in a great catastrophe.
As for Princess Xiangxiao of the Sea God clan, her existence will involve a person of destiny who will come later.
Jin Ming, the third prince of the Jinwu clan, is related to an ancient figure. Before ancient times, there were five seasons in the world. The current seasons of the Li family are actually imitated from that.
In spring, summer, autumn and winter, during the hot season, ten suns appear in the sky, the earth dries up, red fire covers thousands of miles, and all living things die.
Those ten suns were transformed from the prince and princess of the Golden Crow clan. Nine of the ten suns died, leaving only one. In fact, there was still one sun that had not fallen.
In Jiang Lan's memory, Jin Ming will be involved with the day that has not fallen, the little princess of the ancient Jinwu clan, Jin Yang Xuan Nu.
In order to gain an advantageous advantage in the great changes that will occur in the future, Jiang Lan can only plan and lay out his plans in advance.
These characters are the chess pieces he needs right now.
"By now, Ye Ming should have arrived in Nanmo Province and found Chen Zong."
“Speaking of which, Jiang Chen, the founder of Chen Sect, is himself a son of destiny, and has already reached the stage of founding a sect and becoming the ancestor.”
"If Ye Ming goes to hang out with him, I will have a way to deal with him later."
"Su Qinghan also obtained the sword embryo that Lin Fan had not yet completed, which provided me with a lot of luck."
"The founder of Dao Cang Sword Sect once inherited some sword skills from Lin Fan and brought back a lot of things from overseas. He then founded a sect and established the four major sword sects of Daxia today."
"I'll have to go overseas sooner or later, but not now..."
While Jiang Lan was thinking, a maid suddenly came to report from outside the courtyard, saying, "Young Master, His Majesty Emperor Xia sent someone to tell you to return to the palace."
"Return to the palace?"
Jiang Lan raised his eyebrows slightly. He had been back to the Prime Minister's Mansion for three days. He had been busy with cultivation, analyzing the upcoming situation, and preparing for the layout. He had not asked much about Emperor Xia.
"Is there anything Emperor Xia wants to say?" he asked casually.
"No, a girl named Chunlan is waiting for you outside the mansion." The maid replied.
"I understand. Let's go down."
Jiang Lan nodded, thought about it, and then called You'er to come along.
Outside the Xiangguo Mansion, a woman with a green snail bun and dressed in palace clothes was waiting for Jiang Lan with a sedan chair at the ready.
"This servant greets Lord Feng."
Seeing Jiang Lan bringing You'er out, Chunlan immediately saluted and then glanced at You'er with some inquiry.
She has been following Emperor Xia for many years and knows his character very well. Although she has not asked about Jiang Lan's whereabouts in the past few days, she is obviously somewhat dissatisfied.
The two had just finished their wedding ceremony, and Jiang Lan returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion early the next morning.
Then the next day, I heard that Jiang Lan went to "secretly meet" Fairy Miaoyin from the Goddess Palace...
The expression on Emperor Xia's face that day was simply indescribable.
Chunlan could feel the chill and oppression as she stood beside him. She was afraid that she would say something wrong and anger Emperor Xia, so she was extremely cautious.
"It's okay. I'm used to You'er taking care of me. It's much more convenient to live my daily life with her around." Jiang Lan understood the meaning of Chunlan's question and said casually.
Chunlan smiled bitterly in her heart, but didn't say much, so she lifted the curtain for him.
There was a strange and subtle fragrance in the chariot. It didn't look big from the outside, but it was actually very large.
Whether it is the snow-white soft couch covered with monster fur or the soft blanket on the ground, it can be seen that its owner knows how to enjoy himself.
Jiang Lan knew that this was Emperor Xia's carriage, so he was very casual, leaning back with his eyes closed, as if taking a rest, and soon they arrived at the palace.
Led by Chunlan, You'er went to the side hall, while Jiang Lan went directly to see Emperor Xia.
In fact, even if Emperor Xia didn't look for him, he would take the initiative to meet Emperor Xia and plan some things. Emperor Xia must have encountered some problems right now.
Although the situation in Daxia has stabilized, there are still undercurrents within it. The clan office and the royalists who once stood on the side of Emperor Xia are now so dissatisfied with her that they can pour out all their energy.
Not to mention that the major vassal kings and county kings have already taken action. After the Southern Hunting Exercise ended, the elders of various immortal sects left with their disciples, and the guests from other major states also returned. However, they also tested some of Da Xia's strengths and weaknesses.
Dongyuan Prefecture and other places are almost unable to contain their anger, and the barbarians in Nanhuang Prefecture are also accumulating strength and making preparations.
At this time, in Chengming Hall, Emperor Xia was wearing a dark red dragon robe with gold edges, a flat jade crown on his head, and was pacing back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back.
All the palace maids and eunuchs had left, leaving only another figure in the hall.
This is a tall figure wearing armor, with a head of black hair tied up with a simple wooden hairpin, somewhat similar to the way a man's bun is styled.
His eyebrows and facial features are very clear and delicate, as if they were drawn with pen and ink, but he also reveals a heroic spirit, with a dagger on his waist.
The fact that he could carry weapons to court shows how much Emperor Xia valued and trusted him.
His armor was broken in many places, and even had some traces of swords, spears, and halberds. One could faintly see wisps of murderous aura circling around his body, as if he had emerged from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.
If Prince Wuxuan were here at this moment, he would recognize this woman as his own daughter, Xia Jin.
She is also the female military god of Daxia, guarding the south and resisting the barbarians. The barbarian nobleman in the Southern Hunting Exercise was captured by her personally.
Emperor Xia personally rewarded her with territory and granted her the title of General Zhennan.
"Your Majesty, the Southern Hunt is imminent, and the barbarians will not sit idly by. The Southern Hunting exercise is a demonstration by the barbarians. During this period of time, my spies have learned that many barbarian tribes have sent experts to secretly leave and head to Nanmozhou..." Xia Jin's voice was not as charming as a woman's, but instead had a cold and crisp taste, like the collision of weapons.
She has fought on the battlefield for many years, fighting against barbarians, but her character is not as weak as a woman's.
Even many men, when they look into her eyes, would be so frightened by the strong evil aura that their legs would tremble and they would be unable to stand.
"Nanmozhou?"
Emperor Xia frowned slightly and said, "Nanmo Prefecture is located between Nanhuang Prefecture and Xiling Prefecture. The land is vast and boundless, but there are many hidden immortal sects and ancient families. The barbarians sent masters there. Could it be that they want to ask for help?"
(End of this chapter)
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