Chapter 19

A sense of curiosity and astonishment toward Qin Huang Ying Zheng could not help but arise in his heart.

At the same time, he began to look forward to how things would develop next.

Great Ming, Forbidden City.

Withdrawing his gaze from the Heavenly Dao Gold List.

Zhu Houzhao sighed with a look of regret on his face.

Yes.

He and Wu Zetian had chosen the same approach.

To stand by and watch, to be a mere bystander!

Of course.

Deep down, he actually wanted to get involved.

But his remaining reason told him otherwise.

Once he got involved, it was very likely that he would attract the attention of Great Qin.

At that time.

Even if Great Qin did not make a move itself.

Just by supporting Zhu Wushi.

It would cause no small impact on Great Ming.

Naturally, he did not wish to see such a scene.

Therefore.

No matter how unwilling he felt inside.

In the end, he could only helplessly accept reality.

Seeing this.

Wei Jinzhong, who knew his thoughts well, could not help but speak words of comfort.

"Why doesn't Your Majesty take a longer view?"

"The most important thing right now is to keep Great Ming firmly in your hands!"

"As for the five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing, even if it is just a trace of Dao rhyme, does Your Majesty think that Bei Mingzi can comprehend it so easily?"

With just these three sentences.

Zhu Houzhao was suddenly enlightened.

His mood improved significantly.

"There is reason in your words; it was I who was being narrow-minded this time."

"Old Wei, oh Old Wei, you truly are my pillar of support!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Jinzhong bowed repeatedly.

"Your Majesty is too kind. With Your Majesty's wisdom, if not for being blinded by concern, how would there be any need for this old servant to show off?"

"You, you." Zhu Houzhao shook his head with a wry smile.

Great Song, Imperial Palace.

Looking at the National Teacher Huang Shang who had arrived in a hurry, and the Sunflower Ancestor waiting to the side.

Zhao Ji went straight to the point and stated his intentions.

"I intend to send men to Great Qin to seize the five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing; what do you two think?"

"Your Majesty, absolutely not!"

Before the words had even finished falling.

Huang Shang and the Sunflower Ancestor both spoke up.

"Oh? Why?"

Seeing that the two had voiced their opposition without even a moment's thought, Zhao Ji's tone could not help but turn displeased.

"From the content of the Heavenly Dao Gold List, Your Majesty should also be aware."

"That Daoist Heavenly Sect's Bei Mingzi is a master of the Heaven-Human Realm."

"Even if this old servant and the National Teacher were to join forces, we would only be suppressed."

"Does Your Majesty think that sending others would make any difference?"

"Furthermore, what if Bei Mingzi has already presented it to the Qin Emperor?"

"With Great Qin's strength, wanting to obtain this item from the hands of the Qin Emperor is no different from ascending to heaven."

"Unless all the great dynasties exhaust their foundations, it is completely a pipe dream!"

The Sunflower Ancestor gave a bitter laugh and analyzed in a shrill voice.

Huang Shang, standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

026-The Magnanimity of the Emperor Through the Ages, and the Restless Zhang Sanfeng! (Seeking flowers, seeking tips)

"So, does that mean there is no other way?"

"For example, cooperation between the seven great dynasties?"

Hearing the analysis.

Zhao Ji asked with a look of lingering unwillingness.

"I still advise Your Majesty to abandon this thought."

"It is estimated that few other dynasties would dare to make a move."

"Rather than failing to eat the fox meat and ending up with a foul stench on oneself."

"It is better to simply choose to give up."

"However, Your Majesty need not be too impatient."

"Laozi the Dao Ancestor is what kind of figure; his Dao rhyme is not so easily comprehended!"

"In my opinion, the only one in the current Nine Provinces continent who might be able to comprehend it is that taboo existence!"

Seeing that Zhao Ji still would not give up.

Huang Shang could only earnestly persuade him.

With his insight.

He could naturally see.

Whether it be the Qin Emperor Ying Zheng or the Daoist Heavenly Sect's Bei Mingzi.

It was impossible for them to comprehend the Dao rhyme left by Laozi the Dao Ancestor so easily.

To use an inappropriate analogy.

This is equivalent to letting an Innate martial artist try to comprehend the mysteries of the Land Deity Realm.

Without reaching that step, how can one comprehend it?

By the same token.

No matter how high Bei Mingzi's talent is, it is impossible for him to comprehend it so quickly.

Only the Green Dragon Society's Great Dragon Head, Ximen Wudi.

That currently strongest and most mysterious taboo existence in the Nine Provinces.

Perhaps has the possibility of comprehending it.

"I understand, you may all withdraw."

Zhao Ji nodded with a face full of helplessness.

The whole person seemed lacking in interest.

However, he had also thought it through.

Even if he obtained it, what then?

Could it be that with his strength, which hadn't even reached the Grandmaster level, he could comprehend it?

Most importantly.

It would also pointlessly offend a behemoth like Great Qin.

No matter how he thought about it, it was not worth the loss!

Unless he was certain he could comprehend it.

Then, it would be understandable to risk offending Great Qin.

Otherwise.

It would be idiotic behavior no matter how you look at it!

If word got out, it would probably make others laugh their heads off!

The same scene was also playing out in Great Yuan and Great Qing.

As emperors who could stand on par with the Qin Emperor Ying Zheng.

Temujin did not need anyone to remind him; he saw through the essence of the matter at a glance.

As for Kangxi.

Rather than saying he was wise and martial, it would be better to say he knew his own limitations!

As one of the dynasties with the lowest national strength among the eight great dynasties.

Unless his brain was broken.

Otherwise, how could he dare to stir up trouble in Great Qin, which had the number one national strength!

In other words, the six words "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" were the most accurate description of his awkward situation!

Great Qin, Xianyang Palace.

Although confident that other dynasties would not dare to make a move against Bei Mingzi.

Ying Zheng still waved his hand and issued a deep-voiced order.

"Pass on my decree, announce it to the Nine Provinces continent."

"The Daoist Heavenly Sect is a force under Great Qin, protected by Great Qin!"

"If anyone dares to harbor evil intentions, no matter the ends of the earth, I will surely use the full strength of Great Qin to execute them!"

Accompanied by the majestic voice.

An awe-inspiring aura of a hegemon rushed toward them.

It made the ministers below feel their blood boiling!

"We respectfully obey Your Majesty's order!"

Zhang Han replied loudly with a solemn face.

He immediately turned and retreated to begin arranging the matters.

At this moment.

Zhao Gao, who was waiting by Ying Zheng's side, suddenly spoke up.

"Your Majesty, does the servant need to go to the Daoist Heavenly Sect to retrieve the five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing?"

"Are you teaching me how to do things?"

Ying Zheng swept a sidelong glance at him.

His tone betrayed neither joy nor sorrow.

But it was just such an ordinary sentence.

Yet Zhao Gao was immediately frightened into a tremble.

Without even thinking.

He knelt on the ground with a thud.

Cold sweat seeped from his forehead, and his face turned pale.

"This servant deserves death! Please, Your Majesty, punish me!"

"Hmph! Go and receive thirty lashes yourself!"

Ying Zheng snorted coldly.

Then, without even looking at him, he turned his gaze toward Li Si.

"Li Si, you are to send someone to tell Bei Mingzi."

"Tell him to set his heart at ease; there is no need to worry that I will demand the five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing."

"He only needs to serve me well."

Hearing this.

Li Si, standing in the front row, was slightly stunned.

Then he bowed and accepted the order.

His heart was filled with admiration.

He knew.

Only the Qin Emperor possessed such broad-mindedness as a king.

And only the Qin Emperor dared to trust others so unconditionally, without the slightest worry that the other party would rebel!

Great Qin, Daoist Heavenly Sect.

Looking at the rubbings of the five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing that had appeared out of thin air.

A strange look flashed in Bei Mingzi's eyes.

He then flipped his right hand and put it away.

Xiao Meng, standing to the side, saw this, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes.

"Master, you..."

"This item should be presented to the Qin Emperor; how can people like us covet it."

Bei Mingzi smiled calmly and shook his head.

Between the lines.

He did not care about this.

He knew.

Such a divine object is good, but a man is innocent, yet he treasures the jade, which leads to his crime.

Only by presenting it to the Qin Emperor can the Daoist Heavenly Sect lineage be preserved!

Xiao Meng nodded as if she understood, and did not ask further.

Green Dragon Peak, Green Dragon Villa.

"Five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing?"

"It seems that this Heavenly Dao Gold List is finally willing to be generous for once."

Ximen Wudi slowly lifted his teacup and took a light sip.

His gaze toward the Heavenly Dao Gold List carried a faint smile.

Although the Heavenly Dao rewards obtained by other people on the list would definitely set off a bloody storm in the Nine Provinces martial arts world.

But for him, who had been checking in for many years.

He really was not very interested.

Even the Life-Extending Pill that made countless people go crazy.

He had quite a few in his possession.

And now.

The Heavenly Dao Gold List had actually rewarded a copy of the Dao De Jing containing a trace of Laozi's Dao rhyme.

This could not help but pique his interest.

He looked forward to what kind of Heavenly Dao rewards the people on the list would receive later!

At the same time.

Great Ming, Wudang Mountain back cliff.

Even though tomorrow was his hundredth birthday.

Yet at this moment, Zhang Sanfeng did not have the slightest bit of happiness.

In fact, he always had a feeling of restlessness in his heart!

As a peak Land Deity, a martial arts Grandmaster about to step into the Heaven-Human Realm.

He clearly understood.