Chapter 652

As for Lian Xinluo, she was not only stunningly beautiful, but her aura was utterly transcendent.

She stood like a precious sword, towering between heaven and earth!

That air of cold detachment, combined with her terrifying strength,

caused many martial cultivators to hesitate and retreat.

Of the five beauties on this list, nearly all were far from ordinary.

Martial cultivators across the land sighed or lamented, cursing their own weakness.

……

Qin, Xianyanggong!

"Could the Xuanxinzheng Sect really be this terrifying?"

"What was Cheng Shifeixuan's strength before? How did she suddenly reach Half-Heavenly Stage?"

Ying Zheng's first concern was naturally Cheng Shifeixuan.

After all, she was from the mysterious Daoist sect, the Xuanxinzheng Sect!

"Your Majesty, she hadn't even reached Land Immortal status before…"

Li Si glanced at the intelligence report, equally speechless at such a leap.

"Ah! Such a sect clearly won't be easily recruited!"

Zhang Han, have the Heibing Tai or the Daoists obtained any further information on the Xuanxinzheng Sect?"

Ying Zheng heard that the Xuanxinzheng Sect had swiftly elevated Cheng Shifeixuan—from someone who wasn't even a Land Immortal—to Half-Heavenly Stage.

Granted, this was partly due to Cheng Shifeixuan's excellent talent and her cultivation of the Xuanxin Miaomiao Jue.

But ultimately, the Xuanxinzheng Sect's power was terrifying indeed.

How could such a sect be easily recruited?

"Your Majesty, I have not yet contacted the Xuanxinzheng Sect through the Daoists."

However, the Renzongzhang Sect's Senior Xiaoyaozi has already surrendered, handing over the Ren Sect Daoist secret treasure.

Bei Mingzi is preparing to combine the power of the Tianzong and Rener Sects to elevate Master Xiaomeng's strength.

According to Bei Mingzi's estimate, our Great Qin will soon gain another top-tier powerhouse!"

Since the Heibing Tai had uncovered no trace of the Xuanxinzheng Sect, Zhang Han could not say so directly.

Fortunately, the matter mentioned earlier had finally made progress.

If Master Xiaomeng could unite the power of the Tianzong and Rener Sects and become a top-tier powerhouse,

would Your Majesty be somewhat satisfied?

"Oh? The Daoists acted swiftly—excellent, excellent!"

Ying Zheng knew full well that this so-called "top-tier powerhouse" was measured by the Heavenly Dao Golden List.

Since the Tianzong and Rener Sects could unite, they certainly deserved praise.

"Issue my decree: the Daoists' cultivation resources shall henceforth be subsidized by the court by half."

At this time, neither Bei Mingzi, the Tianzongzhang Sect, nor Senior Xiaoyaozi, the Renzongzhang Sect, were present in Xianyanggong.

Here was Chi Songzi of the Tianzong Sect.

Upon hearing Ying Zheng's promise, he immediately felt the Tianzong and Rener decision had been correct.

Overjoyed, he kowtowed and said,

"Chi Songzi, on behalf of my master, bows deeply to thank Your Majesty's grace."

"Rise!"

Ying Zheng's purpose in doing this was to encourage all the Hundred Schools to serve the court as the Daoists had.

"The Confucians also wish to emulate the Daoists and deliver a top-tier powerhouse to the court as soon as possible."

The dominant schools of Great Qin were Confucianism, Mohism, and Daoism.

Thus, seeing Ying Zheng's response, the Confucian representative present, Fu Nian, immediately spoke up.

"Excellent! If successful, Sanghai shall be entrusted to the Confucians."

Ying Zheng made the promise outright.

The Confucians' Xiao Shengxian Zhuang was located in Sanghai City, east of Great Qin.

Fu Nian, upon hearing this, was instantly elated, silently praising his own decision.

"The Yin-Yang School will not lag behind—Lord Donghuang is already working hard to deliver two top-tier powerhouses to Your Majesty."

The Yin-Yang School's representative was Yue Shen.

She had long served as the imperial court's official diviner.

Thus, when the Yin-Yang School had no urgent matters, she usually remained within Xianyanggong.

At this moment, she couldn't help but feel a pang of regret—Lord Donghuang Taiyi had already acted.

But she had spoken too slowly, allowing the Daoists and Confucians to gain the upper hand.

"Excellent! If successful, I will grant your Yin-Yang School's wish and launch an offensive on Shu."

Ying Zheng understood every school's demands perfectly.

What the Yin-Yang School had always desired was to restore the grandeur of the Jiuge.

A crucial step in the Jiuge was the Fusang Tree.

And the Fusang Tree's location was precisely in Shu.

But Shu now belonged to Han, and Han was under the jurisdiction of the Qinglong Society.

Without full preparation, Ying Zheng did not wish to wage war lightly.

Yet if the Yin-Yang School truly delivered two top-tier powerhouses, Ying Zheng would not mind launching the war early.

Anyway, the Qinglong Society has a large operation, so he sent Li Si and Zhang Han to maneuver freely.

He coordinated with other powers to launch a joint attack on several imperial dynasties belonging to the Qinglong Society.

Then, secretly enter Shu with the Yin-Yang School and retrieve that Fusang wood—wouldn't that solve it?

After hearing this, Yue Shen was overjoyed and immediately bowed in thanks.

Seeing this, the other schools of the Hundred Philosophers immediately threw caution to the wind.

But before they could speak, they saw Bai Qi enter the hall with a monk, carrying a short knife.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Joy to Your Majesty! The Ge Lu Knife has been secured."

This Chan Master Kongzhi has also brought us three of the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon from Qinglong Peak.

Now we have gathered all Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon!"

Bai Qi, ecstatic, raised the Ge Lu Knife high above his head.

"What? The Ge Lu Knife has been secured, and the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon are complete?"

Ever since its founding, the Great Qin has been collecting the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon.

Unexpectedly, this secret has been fulfilled under his own rule—Ying Zheng was overjoyed and immediately descended from the imperial throne.

The Great Yuan, Imperial Court.

"The Xuanxinzheng Sect is so powerful! Then the Yin Yue Imperial Court, its rival, must be no less formidable."

Too bad, too tragic… Damn it!"

Tie Muzhen, upon seeing Cheng Shifei's message, thought of the Yin Yue Imperial Court.

Thinking of the Yin Yue Imperial Court, he recalled how, due to a misunderstanding, he had let one of his hard-won Thirteen Wings, General Chilaowen, flee.

Now, to conquer the Yin Yue Imperial Court, he has only two Thirteen Wings left.

At all costs, even if he brings in the Long Xiang Seng, his strength will still be insufficient!

Originally, the Great Yuan's plan was to assemble three Thirteen Wings, then launch a lightning strike against the Tang Dynasty in Pingzhou.

Seize the opposing Youzhou!

Because Yelu Chu had already confirmed that in Guobeizhen within Youzhou, there were traces of the Yin Yue Imperial Court.

But the Tang Dynasty has long suppressed this information.

As a result, all major powers across the land still believe the Yin Yue Imperial Court and the Xuanxinzheng Sect are merely legendary, with no known actual locations.

"Your Khan, do not worry! We have already sent people to find General Chilaowen; this is surely just a small misunderstanding."

Once General Chilaowen learns your true intentions, he will surely be moved by your magnanimity and return to the Great Yuan soon."

Yelu Chu was also baffled by General Chilaowen's defection.