Chapter 313: The Grand Master

Chen Guo Dao Academy.

The Nine-Star Tide has ended, and the turbulent Dao Academy has gradually stabilized.

During the Nine-Star Tide, the death of Xu Jin, the top performer in the Dao Academy's autumn examination, caused a huge uproar, making countless disciples discuss it and sigh with regret, but it came fast and went fast.

In just over ten days, the Dao Academy completely returned to calm. Xu Jin was not the only one who died in battle. After the pensions and rewards were implemented one by one, most disciples began their regular lives: cultivating, actual combat drills, researching star patterns, and practicing Star Arts.

The only ones still reminiscing about Xu Jin are probably the Feiyan Academy.

Even after more than ten days, the entire Feiyan Academy was dead silent, and even the Vice Academy Head Liu Feiyan had taken leave for more than ten days.

The eldest senior sister Yang Miaozhen had not yet returned from the expedition to the star domain, and the second senior sister Tang Chuo mentioned the eldest senior brother at every turn. In the Feiyan Academy, there was constant sorrow.

In the Danxia Hall, the Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao was rarely brewing a pot of tea, drinking it by herself, feeling slightly leisurely.

Seeing the Palace Master leisurely, Peng Lao was also happy, sat opposite Cheng Yuexiao, picked up a cup of tea, and asked with a smile, "Palace Master, how is that kid doing lately?"

Peng Lao could not be kept in the dark about Xu Jin's affairs.

Currently, there are not many people on the Chen Guo side who know that Xu Jin is faking his death: the Grand Master, Peng Lao, the Left Libationer Meng Yanhui, Kou Jing, and Director Ji Bang.

Peng Lao couldn't be bypassed, and some things still needed to be handled by Meng Yanhui.

Originally, Cheng Yuexiao wanted to arrange for Xu Jin's father and Jiang Er to be garrisoned in the Tier 5 star domain guarded by Meng Yanhui's son, but the Tier 5 star domain guarded by the Meng family was quite turbulent during the Nine-Star Tide and became less safe, so she found Director Ji Bang.

Kou Jing was an accident.

However, these four people could be absolutely trusted. The Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao herself had used the Nine-Sheng Bian Bell to impose a ban, so there was no need to worry about Xu Jin's news leaking.

"Not bad, he has already settled down in the Chen Guo war zone and has been cultivating diligently lately."

"By the way, what about Jiang Er? Is she settled properly? I'm not worried about that kid; what I'm most worried about now is my god-granddaughter, who hasn't forged a star yet, has low cultivation, is young, and has a heavy heart." Peng Lao said with a smile.

"Director Ji Bang said it has been arranged properly, and from now on, a letter will be fixed every month to report safety."

Just as they were talking, star light flashed outside the hall, and it was the Left Libationer Meng Yanhui who landed.

Meng Yanhui, who came in, sat down at the tea table, drank a cup, and said with some helplessness, "Grand Master, His Majesty still refuses to use the seal. He said that anyone can be enfeoffed, but Xu Jin cannot be posthumously enfeoffed.

He said that ordinary people can still take blood revenge, but he, the majestic Emperor of Chen Guo, now has to hold his nose to posthumously enfeoff the enemy who killed his son; what kind of logic is that?"

After speaking, Meng Yanhui looked at Cheng Yuexiao helplessly. "Grand Master, what should be done about this?"

The enfeoffment of Chen Guo has entered the final stage.

This enfeoffment is the result of the Lou Gong Battle and the Nine-Star Tide, enfeoffed together.

During the Nine-Star Tide, except for the Danyang County affair, the merits Xu Jin made were nothing, but the merits Xu Jin made during the Lou Gong Battle could no longer be enfeoffed by a single "unworldly merit."

Not to mention the conquest of the Tier 4 star domain, the five Tier 3 star domains alone could be counted as five unworldly strange merits.

But in view of the current Emperor Qian'an, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao only reported the conquest of two Tier 3 star domains in the war report, and requested a first-class Marquis title for Xu Jin with two unworldly merits.

According to Chen Guo law, those who die in battle are posthumously promoted by one rank.

So what was requested for Xu Jin was a third-class Duke title of Chen Guo.

But Emperor Qian'an delayed using the seal.

On this point, Cheng Yuexiao was also helpless.

Enfeoffment is the Emperor's power, and she cannot influence it at all.

Cheng Yuexiao put down the teacup gently. "It doesn't matter, Xu Jin doesn't lack this little posthumous enfeoffment! Later, being enfeoffed as a Prince will also be a common thing. Yanhui, notify everyone, Dao Academy secret realm meeting, all Academy Heads, Mountain Heads, Supervisors, and Patrol Star Guard Commandants of Chen Guo Dao Academy will participate."

"Yes."

Meng Yanhui stood up to take the order and went to arrange it immediately.

An hour later, in the Dao Academy secret realm meeting, hundreds of high-level officials of the Chen Guo Dao Academy sat in a hall, including the Left and Right Libationers, who sat under the stage.

And on the entire high platform, there was only one seat.

The Right Libationer Song Bing looked left and right, somewhat puzzled; this meeting had no warning.

Suddenly, star light fell, and it was the Chen Guo Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao who arrived. Everyone stood up to welcome her.

"Everyone, time is precious, so I won't talk nonsense; let's get straight to the point!"

"In the Lou Gong Battle, our Chen Guo won first place, and during the Nine-Star Tide, we worked together to protect the country and the people, with brilliant battle results."

"For the future development of our Chen Guo, the following adjustments are made."

"University Head Kou Jing, transferred to Right Adjutant of the Chen Guo War Zone of the Star River Battlefield; Right Libationer Song Bing, transferred to Right Adjutant of the Leopard Army of the Chen Guo War Zone of the Star River Battlefield, to take office within three months..."

A series of transfers were announced; some were pleasantly surprised, some were surprised.

But the most surprised was the Right Libationer Song Bing.

His eyes instantly became gloomy.

This was without warning, transferring him to the Star River Battlefield. Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao's intention was self-evident; this was kicking him out of the Dao Academy.

He didn't want to go to the Star River Battlefield.

If he broke through to Tier 7, he might want to go, but before breaking through, he didn't want to go!

But this matter could not be resisted!

I just don't know if Emperor Qian'an can change this appointment?

Subsequently, Cheng Yuexiao announced a series of personnel appointments.

Deputy Supervisor of the Supervisory Academy Dong Zhao, promoted to University Head; original University Head Gao Xuan, promoted to Right Libationer.

This appointment also surprised many people.

The University Head Gao Xuan, who had always been a mascot, was appointed as the powerful Right Libationer. What does this mean?

The personnel appointments ended in discussion, but Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao's actions were far from over.

In the Spring Rain Division of Chen Guo, the Grand Governor Luo Bing was furious.

"Are you all eating for free?"

"Deaf or blind!"

"It's been half a month, and not a single trace of the Xu family father and daughter can be found."

"What are you all doing!"

"Do you have to wait until His Majesty cuts off your dog heads before you are willing to put in the effort?"

A group of subordinates were scolded so hard they didn't dare to breathe.

This matter couldn't be handled.

Since someone found out that Xu Jiang was taken away by Peng Lao of the Dao Academy, no one dared to investigate.

Who is Peng Lao!

Investigating Peng Lao, isn't that looking for death?

"Three days, I'll give you three more days. If you still can't find their whereabouts, before my head falls..."

Suddenly, the Grand Governor of the Spring Rain Division, Luo Bing, was like a chicken or duck whose throat was gripped, and he suddenly had no voice.

A terrifying aura gradually spread. As everyone looked up, they saw Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao had appeared above the Spring Rain Division government office at some point, coldly looking down at Grand Governor Luo Bing.

Luo Bing squeezed a smile on his face, but still couldn't speak.

He had already been controlled by Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao with star power.

A Tier 6, Ninth Layer peak, Cheng Yuexiao making a move, isn't that easy?

"The Five-Direction Governors stay, everyone else, disperse." Cheng Yuexiao opened her mouth.

In the Spring Rain Division, from Grand Governor Luo Bing downwards, five governors were set up to manage the intelligence of the four directions of Chen Guo and the intelligence of the Star River Battlefield.

Everyone followed suit. In the main hall of the Spring Rain Division, only Grand Governor Luo Bing and the Five-Direction Governors remained.

Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao hung high above the main hall of the Spring Rain Division, looking down at everyone and saying, "From today on, the Spring Rain Division will be completely taken over by me. All affairs of the Spring Rain Division will be reported directly to me. All intelligence sent to the palace must be submitted to me for review before being sent."

"Do you understand?"

As soon as these words were spoken, huge waves turned up in Grand Governor Luo Bing's eyes, but he couldn't say a word, and could only frantically signal the Five-Direction Governors to speak out against it.

The Five-Direction Governors looked at Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao, who was suppressing everyone, and then thought of the gentle Grand Master of the past. Finally, one of the Five-Direction Governors boldly said, "Grand Master, this is not in accordance with the rules. The Spring Rain Division is mainly responsible to the court. We are the Emperor's personal army, and only His Majesty can make such a decision."

Cheng Yuexiao didn't even look at him. "This rule is changed from today!"

Just a glare made the Five-Direction Governor swallow the rest of his words. "Also, to prevent you from being insincere, from today on, hand over your Divine Souls for me to control, and then make a Divine Soul oath on the matter just now, and I will impose a ban with the Nine-Sheng Bian Bell!" While speaking, the Nine-Sheng Bian Bell had already appeared.

This formation made Grand Governor Luo Bing horrified again; this is playing for real!

Controlling the Divine Soul, plus the Nine-Sheng Bian Bell ban, these two methods combined, they can only listen to the Grand Master from now on!

If they want to give any news to His Majesty, they must pass through the Grand Master.

But the Spring Rain Division is the Emperor's personal army!

In the Emperor's personal army, there must be His Majesty's die-hard loyalists.

"Start! Everyone release your Divine Souls!"

Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao gave a cold shout and then looked at the Five-Direction Governors!

The next instant, three of the Five-Direction Governors looked at each other and moved at the same time.

The three of them simultaneously struck out a Tier 6 high-grade emblem, blasting toward the Grand Master.

After blasting out three Tier 6 high-grade emblems, the three took the opportunity to escape like lightning!

Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao didn't even look. The Nine-Sheng Bian Bell's star light rippled, and the terrifying fluctuations erupted from the three Tier 6 high-grade emblems dissipated!

Bang!

The next instant, the Five-Direction Governor who ran the fastest was directly blasted back.

The moment he was blasted in, he was already torn apart and died on the spot!

This was the one who led the trouble.

The other two were also thrown back, blood spraying from their mouths, already seriously injured.

Peng Lao's figure appeared outside the Spring Rain Division, coldly looking at everyone in the hall.

"Alright, one last chance! Release your Divine Souls, or I will change a few people to be the Five-Direction Governors." Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao said.

Loyalty always has a price.

Someone died tragically and lost their life, and it happened right in front of them. The remaining Four-Direction Governors immediately made their choice.

Obediently release their Divine Souls, let Peng Lao impose restrictions one by one, and then the Grand Master's Nine-Sheng Bian Bell ban.

After doing all this, Cheng Yuexiao released the control over Grand Governor Luo Bing and looked at Luo Bing. "Grand Governor, do you want to follow in their footsteps, or cooperate with me and hand over your Divine Soul for me to handle?"

Luo Bing smiled bitterly. "Grand Master, are you planning to stand on your own, or be a powerful minister?"

Hearing this, Cheng Yuexiao smiled. "Grand Governor, you must have heard about what happened these days, right?"

"Naturally, I know some."

If Luo Bing, the Grand Governor of the Spring Rain Division, didn't know about these things happening in Chen Guo, then he shouldn't be mixing, and the Spring Rain Division wouldn't need to exist.

"Then what does the Grand Governor think?"

"Grand Master, His Majesty also has his difficulties! But no matter what, His Majesty is always our Chen Guo's monarch!"

"Furthermore, Grand Master, haven't you read history?"

"In history, any powerful minister who usurps power has no good end!"

"And, if it's not good, it will make the world attack it!"

"Grand Master, please think twice!" Grand Governor Luo Bing advised.

Smiling, Cheng Yuexiao sat in the position of Grand Governor Luo Bing of the Spring Rain Division, and then looked at the trembling Luo Bing. "Grand Governor Luo, I found that being a powerful minister is still very cool!"

"Within the scope of ability, you can do whatever you want!"

"So, I'll still be a powerful minister!"

"Then, Grand Governor, please cooperate?"

"Or, should I arrange for Grand Governor Luo to die suddenly, and then change someone else?"

Luo Bing looked at Cheng Yuexiao in surprise and smiled bitterly.

The Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao of the past, although the momentum was amazing, was gentle to people. Now, she is sharp, making him dare not look directly, let alone resist!

To be honest, everyone respected the Grand Master who spoke reason and rules, but was not afraid at all.

But nowadays, the Grand Master who doesn't speak reason and rules makes Luo Bing both respectful and afraid!

Looking at the corpse on the hall, Luo Bing smiled bitterly and took the initiative to release his Divine Soul. "Grand Master, please."

Immediately, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao finished processing Grand Governor Luo Bing of the Spring Rain Division.

From this moment on, the Spring Rain Division was completely conquered.

From this moment on, the one in the palace will become deaf and blind in a sense.

Only what Cheng Yuexiao wants him to know can he know.

Of course, it's not entirely.

In the palace, there is still a set of intelligence systems.

"Two things. First, from today on, start cutting off the manpower of the Imperial City Division for me. It doesn't need to be a war, but it needs to be cut off. You should know how to do it."

"Second, it's the same instruction as before. In the future, all arrangements from the palace must be notified to me first, and you can follow them, but how to report and what to report must be approved by me." Cheng Yuexiao ordered.

"Yes, subordinate takes the order."

Looking at Luo Bing's attitude, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao smiled with satisfaction. Smart people are easy to handle.

The Spring Rain Division was considered finished. Cheng Yuexiao was about to leave, but before leaving, she suddenly asked, "By the way, besides asking you to track down the Xu family father and daughter, has His Majesty arranged anything else lately?"

It was originally a casual question, but after Cheng Yuexiao finished asking, Luo Bing's expression became hesitant, which made Cheng Yuexiao frown. There really was another arrangement.

"Speak?"

"Grand Master, His Majesty specifically instructed that the Grand Master must not know, and that the news must be blocked and done secretly."

Cheng Yuexiao turned back and stared at Luo Bing. Just a cold snort made Luo Bing's persistence instantly dissipate, and then he whispered, "Grand Master, just six days ago, His Majesty secretly sent people to blood-wash the Xu Family Village and asked me to send people to cooperate in blocking the news. Until now, the outside world doesn't know..."

Cheng Yuexiao turned back abruptly and glared at Grand Governor Luo Bing. That look made Luo Bing break out in cold sweat.

"You should be glad that I controlled your Divine Soul first; otherwise, you would already be a corpse!"

"Speak, who did you send?"

"Eunuchs Sun Rang and Li Teng. Eunuch Li Teng went faster and personally blood-washed the Xu Family Village of more than 1,200 people. Now he has been promoted by His Majesty to the new Grand Steward of the Inner Court!" Luo Bing whispered.

The next instant, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao held the Nine-Sheng Bian Bell and rushed straight toward the palace.

In the palace, just as Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao's star light landed, the hunched figure of the old steward appeared. "Grand Master, if you want to see His Majesty, please pass the message!"

"Old Steward, I am not here to see His Majesty today. I heard that there is a new Grand Steward and Deputy Steward of the Inner Court. I want to see them; there is something I want to ask." Cheng Yuexiao said expressionlessly.

"This is easy to handle! If the Grand Master wants to see these two, they should come to see the Grand Master!"

"Good, I'll wait."

The order was passed down layer by layer, and soon there was a response.

The two stewards were serving in front of His Majesty and couldn't get away for the time being.

"Oh, since that's the case, I haven't seen His Majesty for a long time, so I'll just go see His Majesty." Cheng Yuexiao said, and then stepped toward the He Zheng Hall.

The hunched old steward followed quickly.

After following into the main hall, he hid in the shadows.

In the He Zheng Hall, Emperor Qian'an was sitting behind the desk, and the two stewards, one main and one deputy, were serving at his side, but they were a bit nervous when they saw Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao coming.

"Subject pays respects to Your Majesty."

After Cheng Yuexiao bowed, she said, "I heard that Your Majesty has appointed a new Grand Steward of the Inner Court. For the convenience of passing on the holy will in the future, I came to see him."

Emperor Qian'an heard this and said, "Li, the Grand Master has summoned you; go and see him."

"Your Majesty." Li Teng was a bit nervous. He knew what he had done, and now that he saw the Grand Master naming him to see him, he was a bit scared!

He didn't know if the Grand Master knew what he had done.

This is typical guilty conscience!

"I am right here. You are an inner court official, and the Grand Master is the pillar of the court. You two add each other as friends on the Star-Plucking Token and contact each other. In the future, I will still rely on you to assist." Emperor Qian'an also understood the thoughts of his new Grand Steward.

While cursing the coward in his heart, he still supported him.

The implication is that I am right here, put your heart in your stomach, the Grand Master won't do anything!

Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao also smiled and took out the Star-Plucking Token. "Indeed, it will be convenient to contact in the future."

Looking at Emperor Qian'an, and then at the old steward hidden in the shadows behind the hall, the new Grand Steward of the Inner Court, Li Teng, bowed to Emperor Qian'an, gathered his courage, and walked in small steps to Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao, then bowed. "Slave pays respects to Grand..."

Boom!

Almost the moment Li Teng bowed, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao's massive aura erupted without warning, and the star power hand directly pinched the head of the Grand Steward of the Inner Court, Li Teng.

Bang!

Caught off guard, the head of this Tier 7, Seventh Layer Grand Steward of the Inner Court was directly pinched and exploded by Cheng Yuexiao. At the same time, the Nine-Sheng Bian Bell also appeared and smashed down, directly smashing Li Teng's flesh into pieces, and the nascent form of the Primordial Spirit that had just appeared was also blasted into pieces.

While Emperor Qian'an was dumbfounded, the hunched old steward had already protected Emperor Qian'an!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 314 =====