Chapter 166

He was quite satisfied with his answer in his heart.

Because.

Only such a person might be able to serve the country without regard for personal cost!

As for the truth or falsehood in the other's words.

He did not bother to verify them.

He laughed for a while.

Zhu Houzhao's expression straightened.

With a gaze that was quite hopeful, he asked again.

"The forces of the Qinglong Society, I imagine the National Preceptor has already investigated clearly."

"I wonder if the National Preceptor, on this trip, has the confidence to bring back that Fountain of Youth and the scriptures?"

Liu Bowen fell silent.

A few breaths later.

Only then did he reply with an earnest expression.

"This matter, your subject dare not guarantee."

"I can only say, I will do my best!"

"Whether it can succeed in the end will depend on the will of heaven."

He had not forgotten.

What he had to face on this trip.

Was not merely the Eight Great Dynasties.

There were also countless top-tier forces and reclusive old monsters.

Therefore, he naturally did not dare to make grand boasts at Kuaxiahaikou.

"Just do your best."

"If the matter truly cannot be done, I beg the National Preceptor to first protect his own safety!"

Zhu Houzhao nodded in deep agreement.

As he spoke, he still uneasily added one more admonition.

Afraid that some mishap might befall him because of it.

"Many thanks for Your Majesty's concern, your subject takes his leave!"

Liu Bowen felt a faint warmth in his heart.

Although with his own intelligence and wisdom.

He could see at a glance that this was the emperor's customary method of winning people's hearts.

He still could not help but feel somewhat moved.

He respectfully cupped his fist and bowed.

Then, without looking back, he departed!.

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The next day.

Just as people throughout the Nine Provinces were still discussing Dugu Qiubai.

A piece of news about the Sword God and the Sword Saint having set their decisive battle for the fifteenth of this month atop the Great Ming Forbidden City spread without legs.

Rapidly spreading throughout the entire Nine Provinces.

Although the strength of the two had not even reached the Earthly Immortal Realm.

But when it came to the top experts of the younger generation.

Especially experts who used the sword.

Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue were enough to rank in the top three of the Great Ming jianghu!

Even placed on the Nine Provinces Continent.

They were absolutely among the very best of the younger generation!

There were even those who said.

If these two did not fall.

The Earthly Immortal Realm, for them, was merely the starting point!

Thus.

One could imagine.

Just how much attention this news would attract!

Even though quite a few martial artists in the Nine Provinces had already rushed toward Dali.

The remaining numbers were absolutely not to be underestimated!!

Very quickly.

Countless martial artists, loose cultivators, and swordsmen who loved to join the excitement.

Set out one after another, heading toward the Great Ming Forbidden City.

Among them, quite a few senior experts also grew interested.

In short.

This decisive battle.

Had not even begun, yet it was already bustling with activity.

It could be foreseen.

By the time the fifteenth arrives,

it will likely be even livelier!

Great Ming, within the imperial palace.

Listening to Wei Jinzhong's report,

Zhu Houzhao's face was dark as still water.

His eyes brimmed with threads of fury.

He had not expected—

two men who weren't even Land Immortals—

would dare to disregard imperial authority!

Truly, do they think Great Ming has no one left?!

He drew a deep breath.

A flash of killing intent crossed Zhu Houzhao's face.

"Do not stop those martial artists coming to watch."

"This Emperor would like to see whether they truly dare to come!"

"If they truly dare to scorn imperial authority, to scorn This Emperor—"

"then this so-called Sword God and Sword Saint have no reason to exist!!"

As he spoke,

every word between the lines was filled with endless cold.

Even the temperature inside the hall

dropped sharply because of it!

"Yes!"

Wei Jinzhong bowed.

A cold smile flashed through his pupils.

The Southern King's Heir's residence.

Upon receiving the news, the Southern King's Heir's face was full of delight and excitement.

Boundless ambition flickered in his eyes.

"Is the Great Dragon Head finally going to make a move?"