Chapter 945

But the Nine Yin True Scripture was merely a Heaven-grade secret manual written by Huang Shang, the imperial tutor of the Great Song.

To an ordinary martial artist, it might still be invaluable.

But among the major powers of Jiuzhou and their high-level martial cultivators,

the so-called Nine Yin True Scripture was no longer impressive.

Yet the Heavenly Dao Hundred Flowers List, after introducing Zhou Zhiruo, not only bestowed upon her a reforged Immortal-grade divine weapon—the Yi Tian Sword,

but also repeated once again the ancient legend of the Great Ming.

This act was tantamount to telling the world that the secrets of the Yi Tian Sword and the Tu Long Knife extended far beyond a single copy of the Nine Yin True Scripture.

Thus, Zhou Zhiruo's importance had risen several levels.

"The Great Khan speaks wisely."

Yelu Chucai then remembered the Great Ming's legend.

He felt that, for the sake of this legend, taking a risk was indeed worthwhile.

"But while the Yi Tian Sword is in Zhou Zhiruo's hands, where is the Tu Long Knife?"

The reason all major powers had once united to ascend Mount Wudang was because Zhang Cuishan's family had returned.

And Zhang Cuishan's disappearance back then was precisely because Xie Xun had seized the Tu Long Knife.

The Yi Tian Sword is in Zhou Zhiruo's hands, but the Tu Long Knife remains missing.

Even if we bring Zhou Zhiruo here, how can we unravel the secret hidden within sword and knife?

One sentence left several men in deep silence for a long while.

After a long pause, Yelu Chucai spoke slowly,

"Rather than pondering hypotheticals, we should first bring Zhou Zhiruo and the Yi Tian Sword to the Great Yuan."

"The Grand Tutor speaks wisely."

Ögedei agreed,

"According to General Chilaowen, most martial artists of the Great Ming have been recruited into the Jixian Academy to fulfill the Great Ming's missions.

Zhou Zhiruo is an outstanding disciple of Mount Emei—perhaps she went there too?"

"I shall go find Chilaowen to confirm."

Zhebie, upon hearing this, immediately prepared to seek out Chilaowen.

Ögedei nodded; confirming Zhou Zhiruo's whereabouts was now the top priority.

Having received Ögedei's approval, Zhebie immediately withdrew.

"Now let us speak of Han Ji!"

Ögedei shifted his tone, his gaze suddenly sharpening,

"I never expected that not only did Chahan's family produce Minmin on the Hundred Flowers List, but also Han Ji at the same time.

And according to the Heavenly Dao Hundred Flowers List, Han Ji is even more important than Minmin!"

Indeed, Minmin's experiences and rewards all benefited only her personally.

Aside from her peerless beauty, she possessed only Great Qin Yin to be appreciated.

Yes, merely appreciated.

And even this appreciation, likely only the lord of Qinglong Shanzhuang was entitled to.

Who else was qualified?

In contrast, Han Ji, from the same sect, was equally unparalleled in music and dance.

Yet after her listing, she received a reward from the Heavenly Dao Hundred Flowers List.

Originally, Great Qin Yin and dance could only affect ordinary soldiers,

accelerating their recovery and boosting morale.

Such peculiar abilities were exceedingly rare on the battlefield.

Even terrifying!

Who would have thought that, after the Heavenly Dao's reward, her Great Qin Yin and dance could now affect martial cultivators?

What does this mean?!

In ordinary martial clashes, the most crucial factors are naturally the cultivator's level, and their understanding of techniques and martial arts.

In battle, it is also heaven's timing, earth's advantage, human harmony, and adaptability.

But every single one of these hinges on battle spirit and will.

Now, Han Ji's enhancement enables a martial cultivator to maintain full, abundant battle will?

This is sheer terror!

With Han Ji present, even ordinary cultivators challenging higher-level opponents may no longer be impossible.

Not to mention—if Han Ji aids them, the Great Yuan's national protectors might ascend even further.

Mu Huali was not only a seasoned general but also one of the Thirteen Wings, a Heavenly Dao Gold List-level expert.

Upon seeing Han Ji's information, he had already grasped its significance.

Now that Ögedei mentioned it, he immediately spoke up,

"Great Khan, you are absolutely right! With Han Ji present, any army could become a Kheshig.

Any martial cultivator could potentially challenge an opponent one level higher!"

This was no exaggeration.

Ögedei stroked his chin, a flicker of greed in his eyes,

"Then, if we have granted Khorlo the rank of First-Class Marquis, shouldn't we summon the entire Chahan family to the imperial court to express their gratitude?"

On the surface, it was to summon the Chahan family to thank the throne—but Ögedei's true intention was almost certainly Han Ji.

Yelu Chu and Mu Huali naturally understood what Wokuotai meant.

They just felt uneasy in their hearts—if Han Ji were really summoned to the imperial court.

If Wokuotai acted on impulse and truly kept Han Ji.

When the time came, it would likely only cause trouble instead.

What's more, Prince Ruyang was not Wokuotai's direct lineage in the first place…

The two of them had their reservations, but Aodu immediately spoke up in agreement, saying,

"What the Great Khan says is exactly right! How many first-rank marquises does our Great Yuan have?

Now Prince Ruyang has yet to render the slightest merit, yet the Great Khan has enfeoffed his son Kuoche as a first-rank marquis.

This can truly be called heavenly grace!

How could Prince Ruyang not come to the imperial court in person, to thank the Great Khan for the grace.

Grand Preceptor, what say you?"

When Aodu spoke at the end, he deliberately kicked the ball to Yelu Chu.

Yelu Chu couldn't help cursing inwardly—this Aodu looks like a fool, how is it that at the critical moment he knows how to trip people up too.

If he denied it now, wouldn't that be slapping Wokuotai in the face.

But if he agreed, then in the future when it was brought up, it would be his own suggestion.

Prince Ruyang would know, and would most likely hate him deeply.

This really is digging a pit for himself!

But ever since Yelu Chu had expressed his support for Wokuotai's accession to the throne, he had already been unable to get off the boat.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately stepped forward and said,

"General Aodu speaks reasonably. This old minister is willing to draft this document, summoning Prince Ruyang's whole family here."

"Good!"

Wokuotai's face lit up with joy.

This had been his intention all along.

"And this Miss Duanmu at the end…"

Wokuotai pondered for a while again, then said,

"A body of Innate Mysterious Yin, and one that can bring someone tremendous benefit.

If the Heavenly Dao says so, what exactly is this benefit?

Is it a great advancement in cultivation? Or a great increase in lifespan? Or something else?"