Chapter 742

Wei Yuan stood up slowly. Although he tried his best to control it, after leaving the side hall, his fingertips were still trembling slightly. Sitting opposite Qing Tong, occasionally Wei Yuan would feel that what was entrenched opposite him was an indescribable ancient fierce beast, and the entire capital was not as big as its body.

Until now, Wei Yuan couldn't be sure if this was an illusion.

Wei Yuan returned to the post house, neither reading nor meditating, but fell asleep and slept until dawn.

After the morning court ended, Wei Yuan went to the palace to request an audience with the Jin King. The Jin King was originally on his way to the Government Affairs Hall. Hearing of Wei Yuan's arrival, he directly pulled him to the Government Affairs Hall.

Seeing Wei Yuan arrive, the spokespersons of the Lu and Xu families remained calm, and the other cabinet elders were also old foxes, with no one showing any abnormality.

After the Jin King sat down, he said to Wei Yuan: "Lord, you have come from afar; what is the matter?"

Wei Yuan played: "Recently, the Zhao Kingdom set up the Bi Shui Realm in the Western Regions and deployed heavy troops. Some time ago, they even sent troops to attack Hanyang Pass. Fortunately, heaven did not favor them, and natural disasters continued on the road, so the Zhao Kingdom retreated on its own. Currently, the Azure Void's defense is empty and is one of the main attack directions of the Zhao Kingdom. The Forbidden Army is the elite of the world, so the minister requests the Majesty to allocate three towns of the Forbidden Army to go to the Azure Void for defense."

As soon as this was said, many ministers changed color one after another. Let the Forbidden Army defend the Azure Void for Wei Yuan? He had the nerve to say it!

Everyone was waiting for the Jin King to rebuke Wei Yuan for his whimsical ideas, but the Jin King laughed and said: "How can you have the nerve to say such a thing? The Lone King has only four towns of the Forbidden Army in total. If I give you three towns, what will I use to defend the capital?

No, I will give you two towns at most!"

The ministers were greatly shocked. The Minister of War came out and hurriedly said: "Holy King, this must not be done! Withdrawing the Forbidden Army will inevitably make the capital empty. If the capital is lost, this cannot be borne!"

The ministers were also persuading, but the Jin King was unmoved and said: "I will give you the second and third towns, and you will have full authority to dispatch them. The military expenses will be recorded in the Ministry of War's account."

The Minister of War's face instantly collapsed and he said: "This must not be done! Once the Forbidden Army moves, the military expenses are ten times that of the ordinary army. Where does the Ministry of War have this silver now?"

The Jin King frowned and said: "That is also true. Then reduce it by one more town. The first and second towns, Lord Wei, you pick one town yourself."

"The minister chooses the first town."

"Granted!"

The two spoke extremely fast, and the Jin King directly let Liu Quangong start drafting the edict. The ministers only then reacted. The Right Chancellor did not remain silent this time, but said: "The movement of the Forbidden Army is a major event in the world and cannot be treated as child's play!"

The Jin King's face sank and he said: "Why, can't the Lone King even mobilize a town of troops? The Lone King mobilizing troops is child's play? And it must be approved by you, Right Chancellor?"

The Right Chancellor's heart tightened and he hurriedly said: "The minister dare not!"

"Draft the edict: the first town of the Forbidden Army will set out within three days. Everyone on the register must be in the camp; those who are absent will be beheaded!"

Liu Quangong's pen flew, and he drafted the edict immediately.

Wei Yuan cupped his hands to the Minister of War and said: "I can advance some of the travel expenses, but in the future, please don't forget to allocate military pay and grain on time, Minister. Otherwise, if it comes late and the soldiers of the Forbidden Army go hungry, it will be difficult to handle."

The Minister of War's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, but he knew Wei Yuan would do what he said. If he dared to deduct military pay and grain, Wei Yuan would really dare to let those second-generation ancestors in the Forbidden Army go hungry.

Wei Yuan's choice of this first town was also particular; he had his eyes on the fact that it contained the most second-generation ancestors.

After discussing this matter, Wei Yuan withdrew, and the Jin King did not detain him, continuing to discuss other important matters with the ministers.

After leaving the palace, Wei Yuan went straight to the Jin Gang Zen Temple. At this moment, there was an extra formation disk in his arms, which could suppress the abnormal feng shui luck around him. It was a magic treasure made by Tinghai Xianjun Yanshi, containing a wisp of immortal energy. As long as it was activated, Tinghai Xianjun Yanshi could appear and strike a blow.

After leaving Qing Tong last night, Wei Yuan immediately found a way to find Tinghai Xianjun Yanshi. Tinghai Xianjun Yanshi didn't need to hear the details; he bestowed this formation disk from afar on the spot and pre-sealed a strike inside.

Therefore, entering the Jin Gang Zen Temple again, Wei Yuan's backbone was much harder.

The Jin Gang Zen Temple was the same as ever. From a distance, one could see the unique greenish-yellow lamp light, opening up a warm world in this cold and dark world.

Stepping into the Jin Gang Zen Temple, Wei Yuan relaxed inexplicably, but the vigilance deep in his body was constantly surging, reminding him that this was actually a tiger's den.

Passing by the Merit Pool, Wei Yuan suddenly stopped. In a pool of withered leaves, a small lotus bud actually emerged again.

The meeting place was still that side hall, and only there did the lamp light shine. Wei Yuan looked toward the main hall. The main hall was magnificent and tall, with a solemn atmosphere, but there was no lamp light inside. And Wei Yuan always felt that the main hall had a sense of ruin, as if it had already been destroyed.

He calmed his mind, walked into the side hall, and then saw the Silver Moon Great Khan rising like the morning sun on the northern grasslands, a teenager who looked only sixteen or seventeen years old.

The teenager had a tall and straight figure, and his long hair on both sides was braided into a dozen small braids, covered with agate beads and jade. These were not simple decorations; each one contained terrifying magic.

There was an extra sitting mat in the hall, placed beside Qing Tong, right next to her sitting mat. Only this one was empty, so Wei Yuan went over and sat down.

The Silver Moon Great Khan looked at Wei Yuan with curiosity and then said: "Fate is truly wonderful. This is our second meeting. The first time was just brushing past, and what kind of result will there be this time? The human race is indeed a wonderful race; almost everyone I see is different."

Wei Yuan nodded in greeting but didn't speak.

The Silver Moon Great Khan continued: "To be able to cultivate to this point at such a young age is truly rare in the world. You seem to be using the cultivation method of the ancient human race's Qi refiners, which is quite different from the system modified after learning from the Liao tribe's cultivation techniques."

Wei Yuan said: "The Great Khan praises me too much. You are younger and already standing at the immortal gate, far beyond what I can reach."

Silver Moon laughed and said: "I am actually an old fellow who has lived for I don't know how many years. My cultivation, techniques, dragon energy, power, and army were all left by my predecessor. I just inherited them. So I don't count."

Wei Yuan smiled: "I am also over two hundred years old; I am actually not young."

"No, that's different! Those two hundred years of your lifespan were the key to breaking the situation. If it were me, I might not have had this determination. Looking back, these lifespans not only broke the situation but also allowed you to avoid the killing intent of the Heavenly Dao. It is truly a divine stroke."

"What is the killing intent of the Heavenly Dao?" Wei Yuan had always been thick-skinned, so he asked if he didn't understand.

Silver Moon said: "You humans have a saying: the tree that stands above the forest will be destroyed by the wind. You were too young at the time, and your cultivation was too fast; you were the tree above the forest, and heaven and earth would inevitably have various targets. These targets came from all aspects and were impossible to guard against; even immortals might suddenly have killing intent toward you. But by consuming two hundred years of lifespan, the killing intent of the Heavenly Dao lost its target and would dissipate on its own. For General Wei to have such determination is truly extraordinary!"

Wei Yuan was stunned. He was just thinking about how to deal with Hong Ye at the time; how could he have thought of so much? Now, interpreted by Silver Moon, it seemed that Wei Yuan had long-term considerations and made a wonderful move. In fact, Wei Yuan knew in his heart that he was just looking at the immediate situation at the time; he was just short-sighted.

Wei Yuan said: "I am not worthy of such praise from the Great Khan. I don't know why the Great Khan wants to see me; what are your instructions?"

Silver Moon laughed and said: "I observe the heroes of the world, and they are nothing but you and me. Those so-called immortals are mostly mediocre people and filthy wretches. Today I come to form a brotherhood alliance with General Wei. You and I join forces to first break the Left Xianwang and the Little State Preceptor, share their grasslands and tribesmen, and meet at the foot of the Heavenly Wolf Mountain."

"Then we will move west together, destroy the Wu tribe, and fight to the foot of the Heavenly City, leaving a small piece of land for the Ancestral Witch to retire. This time, you and I will also share the territory of the Wu tribe. By then, it will probably take two or three hundred years, and we will both have ascended to immortality. When all the heroes in the world are destroyed and there is no place left to share, you and I will fight to the death!

And now, with the vastness of the world, it can still accommodate you and me; why not share it?"

Wei Yuan knew this matter was absurd, but he still felt his blood boiling, almost answering "good."

But in reality, he smiled bitterly and said: "The Great Khan praises me too much. I only occupy a corner of the land, and it is a poor and remote place. How can I have the qualifications to share the world with the Great Khan?"

"Rising is just a matter of a snap of the fingers. Alright, everything that should be said has been said, and I should return to the grasslands. It's just that there are many variables in the world, and those disgusting guys in the sky are always thinking about manipulating us; no one dares to say that everything can be under control. In the future, if General Wei has any accidents, you might as well come to the great grasslands to find me. At that time, we can be brothers forever!"

At the time of parting, the Silver Moon Great Khan walked over, hugged Wei Yuan forcefully, and then walked out of the hall door. Suddenly, dozens of Liao tribe fierce warriors appeared outside the hall, surrounding him and disappearing into the night.

After the Silver Moon Great Khan left, Wei Yuan asked: "Why did he tell me these things?"

Qing Tong said: "Back then, you inherited the national luck of the Western Jin, which was equivalent to indirectly saving his life, so he was able to return to the grasslands and return to the sea like a dragon. This is the previous fate."

"Secondly, he recognizes your actions in the Azure Void and treats you as a confidant. He often says that he wants to let the millions of Liao tribe people on the grasslands live a life as good as the immortal world. This point is very similar to you. So, you might as well consider the alliance carefully. If you agree, there will be a steady stream of support from the Silver Moon King's tent."

Wei Yuan nodded, indicating that he would consider it carefully.

(End of chapter)