Chapter 386

Such powerhouses are often proud and arrogant existences.

To recruit them under one's banner is no easy feat!

Of course.

If there were a chance.

Even if it meant paying a higher price.

He would be glad to bring them in.

But the key issue was.

Neither of those two had any such intention.

Otherwise.

After all these years.

Why had neither of them ever joined any faction?

Thinking of this.

Hearing Ying Zheng shifted the topic and asked.

"How goes the wrap-up over at Lishan?"

The moment the words left his mouth.

Zhao Gao's voice instantly caught in his throat.

He hesitated for a moment, then replied in a low voice.

"The wrap-up is complete, but it seems some problems arose with the experiment."

"Hmm?!"

Hearing Ying Zheng's gaze sharpened.

He stared straight at him.

Almost instantly.

Zhao Gao felt an overwhelming pressure surge toward him.

A chill ran down his spine, and without time to think.

He dropped to his knees with a thud, head bowed.

"This minister is guilty; I beg Your Majesty to punish me!"

As he spoke.

Beads of sweat the size of soybeans slid rapidly down his forehead.

His entire body even stiffened slightly from the sudden drop in temperature.

Deep within his heart.

It was instantly filled with anxiety and dread.

"Get out of here and receive your punishment!"

"By the next time the Heavenly Dao Golden List updates, I want to hear that the experiment has succeeded."

"Otherwise, hmph!!"

With a heavy snort.

A flicker of displeasure crossed Hearing Ying Zheng's face.

This matter concerned whether he could unify the realm and ascend to supremacy over the Nine Provinces.

And now they were saying a problem had arisen.

This immediately stirred some anger in him.

"Many thanks to Your Majesty for your grace."

Letting out a soft breath of relief.

Zhao Gao did not spare a moment to wipe the cold sweat from his brow.

He bowed respectfully, rose, and hurried away.

If anyone had been present.

They would surely have noticed.

His back had long since been soaked through with sweat.

One could imagine.

Just how frightened he had been moments ago!

It would not be an exaggeration to say he was nearly scared out of his wits!!

Yet he, who had narrowly escaped this ordeal.

Felt not the slightest relief in his heart, but was instead filled with pressure.

Because he knew.

Even if he came out unscathed this time.

If he could not bring good news before the Heavenly Dao Golden List appeared again.

The outcome was self-evident.

Thus.

It was hard for him not to feel tense.

At this thought.

Zhao Gao immediately could not be bothered to think further.

After leaving the palace, he hurried nonstop toward Lishan.

Afraid that if he was even a moment late, his own life wouldn't be spared!

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Dayuan, Imperial Court.

"He actually destroyed his own foundation to reshape his martial path?!"

"This Xie Tiao truly lives up to the title of the first Evil Emperor of the Dasuimo Sect!!"

He watched the Heavenly Dao Golden List in the void.

A trace of surprise flashed across Tie Muzhen's face.

He hadn't expected.

Xie Tiao would actually possess such great willpower and such great heart!

One must know.

This was destroying one's own foundation!

If things went wrong, let alone advancing to the next level.

Even recovering his original cultivation might become an extravagant hope!

Even.

He would become a cripple for the rest of his life!

These consequences could not be called anything but severe!!

And Xie Tiao actually had the courage to take this step.

It truly startled him!!

Just as he was sighing with emotion.

As his gaze moved upward, he saw the content about Lord Chuan Ying.

Tie Muzhen's brows instantly knotted into a frown again.

Muttering to himself with an unpleasant expression.

"This Lord Chuan Ying actually submitted to the Qinglong Society!"

"It seems the scheme against the Qinglong Society truly needs to be put on the agenda."

"Lest it become a great menace to this Khan in the future!"

Great Tang, Fengxuan Pavilion.

"Mm..."

"Although he has great willpower and great resolve."