Chapter 913

Inside the Imperial Palace, Xiao Yanzhi's daily life was actually quite comfortable.

Although she had never received imperial favor again, her various provisions and rewards were no less than those of other Imperial Concubines, so after the initial emotions of resentment, loss, and despair, she gradually regained her peace of mind.

No matter how one put it, compared to those sisters still struggling in the Sea of Blood, her current life was happier than she could have imagined.

With the help of the cultivation resources bestowed by Yin Qi, she was now a Peak Profound Immortal.

Even becoming a Golden Immortal was not a dream for the future.

Had she not seen that the Empress, the Four Noble Concubines, and the Nine Concubines had all attained the Golden Immortal realm now?

With the development of the Great Shang Celestial Dynasty, the Divine Pills capable of breaking through to the Golden Immortal realm would surely be her turn eventually, just like the pills that had once helped people break through to the Mysterious Immortal realm.

Therefore, as Yuanshi Tianzun contacted her, she instinctively resisted.

"Heavenly Venerable!"

Looking at Yuanshi Tianzun in the Mysterious Light Mirror, Xiao Yanzhi knelt down subconsciously.

The voice of the Yuanshi Good Corpse was filled with majesty, like the sound of the Heavenly Dao: "You have been in the palace for over ten years, why have you still not bewitched Di Qi? Also, do you know about the matter of the retainers like Chen Zhan?"

Xiao Yanzhi hurriedly said: "Heavenly Venerable, this servant also wishes to share the burden for the Heavenly Venerable, but since that time, Di Qi has not favored this servant again, and has not even come to this servant's palace; he seems to be guarding against this servant.

As for the matter of the retainers like Chen Zhan, this servant only learned of it today.

And this servant cannot even leave the inner palace, let alone investigate such secret matters."

The Yuanshi Good Corpse naturally knew of Xiao Yanzhi's situation, and he said in a deep voice: "I will give you three more years to bewitch Di Qi and find out the secret forces behind him, otherwise you know the consequences yourself."

As the words fell, the Mysterious Light Mirror disappeared.

Xiao Yanzhi's face turned slightly pale, and her heart was filled with despair.

Nowadays, it was not that Golden Immortals were as common as clouds in the palace, but they were certainly not rare; what could a Peak Profound Immortal like her do?

This was forcing her to her death.

………

Zichen Hall.

The Small Court Meeting continued and did not adjourn until evening.

This Small Court Meeting was mainly to determine the targets and routes for external conquest; generally speaking, it was to launch a war for the unification of the Human Race under the pretext of the Three Sovereigns supporting Yin Qi as Palace Master.

Of course, in this process, other races were also on the list to be subjugated.

Either submit,

Or be exterminated,

Or flee.

Apart from these, there were no other choices.

The current Great Shang Celestial Dynasty had already established a strict system for governing local areas; as long as things proceeded step by step, the various newly incorporated races would have no choice but to submit unless they moved their entire clans.

Just like now, the Demon Race within the territory of the Great Shang Celestial Dynasty had gradually accepted the rule of the Imperial Court.

On one hand, becoming Great Shang citizens truly had many benefits.

On the other hand, it was inseparable from the long-term and subtle propaganda of the immortals and spirits.

……

Human Emperor Group.

Fuxi: Congratulations to you, Di Qi, for thwarting the conspiracy of the Three Sects. What are your plans next?

Yin Qi: I will not hide it from the three Saint Emperors; my Great Shang Celestial Dynasty has been preparing for four years and has completed a large-scale expansion of the military. Next is external conquest to unify the Human Race.

Yellow Emperor: Good! We support you. However, relying solely on the Great Shang Celestial Dynasty, I fear you are still far from being a match for the various Saints and sects. We suggest you form an alliance with Minghe Laozu, Zhenyuanzi, Haotian, and even the great clans of Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin.

Yin Qi: I have considered what the three Saint Emperors are thinking, but I ultimately gave it up. Firstly, Great Shang does not yet have the qualifications to form an alliance with them, as our strength is insufficient; secondly, even if I do not form an alliance with them, they will still unite to deal with the various Saints.

Shennong: What you say is true. Rashly standing on the opposite side of the various Saints and sects will only invite even more fierce offensives from them; it would be better to let Minghe Laozu and the others block the front. But Di Qi, do you have the confidence and foundation to unify the Honghuang Human Race?

Fuxi: Indeed. In the early stages, even if your Great Shang expands rapidly, the various Saints can tolerate it. But once you exceed a certain limit, they will definitely focus on dealing with you, or even take action personally.

Yin Qi: The three Saint Emperors can rest assured; if I did not have sufficient confidence and foundation, how would I dare to speak such big words? Also, when there is an opportunity, I will help you escape your predicament.

Fuxi: You can help us escape our predicament? How is this possible? The Fire Cloud Cave has the seals of the various Saints combined.

Shennong: +1. Yellow Emperor: +1.

Yin Qi: There is nothing impossible; I will do it as soon as possible.

The Fire Cloud Cave had seals set up by the combined efforts of the various Saints, which theoretically could only be broken by the combined efforts of the various Saints.

But Yin Qi had the Luck Altar.

As long as there was enough luck, he could completely find a way to break it.

It was just that the luck consumed would certainly be very high, and Yin Qi was not prepared to release the Three Sovereigns immediately.

If the Three Sovereigns came out, what would he be?

If he wanted to help the Three Sovereigns escape, he would at least have to unify the Honghuang Human Race, or be on the verge of doing so.

With the Three Sovereigns assisting, he could consolidate the foundation of the Human Race.

In the Fire Cloud Cave, the Three Sovereigns looked at their Mobile Phones, their expressions changing, filled with shock and suspicion.

They dared not believe it, but they were willing to believe it.

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Fuxi looked at Shennong and the Yellow Emperor and said: "This Di Qi is truly mysterious; he actually has the ability to help us escape our predicament. This is something that even a single Saint cannot do. Who exactly is behind him?"

Shennong said in a deep voice: "Rationally, I also cannot believe it. But Di Qi has no need to lie to us. Perhaps there are other reclusive Saints in Honghuang who are simply unknown to the world."

The Yellow Emperor shook his head and said: "I would rather believe that Hongjun Daozu is behind him."

They had also stood at the peak of Honghuang; if there were other Saints, logically speaking, there was no reason for them not to know.

"Then next, it depends on Di Qi."

Fuxi's eyes flashed with brilliance, his heart filled with expectation, and he sent a message: Good. I thank you in advance.

Shennong: Very well. I thank you in advance.

Yellow Emperor: Very well. I thank you in advance.

………

At the same time.

Having returned to his residence, Wen Zhong also received a message from his master, Saint Jinling Shengmu.

Saint Jinling Shengmu: Disciple, I have something to ask you.

Wen Zhong: Please speak, Master.

Saint Jinling Shengmu: Who exactly is supporting Di Qi from behind the scenes?

Looking at his Mobile Phone, Wen Zhong could not help but frown slightly, but he still replied: Master, this disciple does not know.

Saint Jinling Shengmu: You are the Chief of Staff of the Military Affairs Department; how could you not know?

Wen Zhong: Master, this disciple truly does not know. The Great King has always been mysterious. Let alone me, I fear even Zhang Shaokang of the Martial Hall does not know. He is the Great King's absolute confidant. Although this disciple holds a high and powerful position, I cannot yet be called the Great King's confidant.

A high official is a high official, and a confidant is a confidant; these are two different concepts.

Wen Zhong possessed at least this much self-awareness.

Saint Jinling Shengmu: I see. Find a way to investigate who exactly is behind Di Qi.

Wen Zhong: Yes, Master.

After putting down the Mobile Phone, Wen Zhong's expression was conflicted, and he let out a long sigh.

He felt that he would not be able to stay in Great Shang for much longer.

On one side, it is difficult to defy a master's orders;

On the other side, the monarch's grace is heavy.

Not to mention that given the Great King's mysterious nature, it was impossible for him to find out; even if he could find out, he could not bring himself to investigate. Otherwise, how could he face the late former kings, and how could he face the current Great King?

But if he were to disregard his master's orders, he could not bring himself to ignore his mentor or deceive her either.

Since ancient times, it has been difficult to reconcile loyalty and righteousness!

"I hope Master will not order me to do anything that would betray Great Shang; otherwise, I will have no choice but to leave."

(End of this chapter)