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The imperial advisor was stunned for a moment, then realized that he had almost been led astray by this kid.
The Imperial Advisor's expression turned stern: "Stop trying to fool me. Tell me properly, what are your plans?"
Seeing his reaction, Zhou Zhenhuan lost his joking mood and led the Grand Preceptor to sit down. He then poured a bowl of tea for him.
"I don't have any plans. Right now, some people on the southern border are restless. If I'm not mistaken, it must be the Red King's doing."
This kid takes the path of tyranny, willing to sacrifice lives to achieve his goals.
Moreover, Bai Yujing, who was supporting them behind the scenes, had always harbored ulterior motives.
To me, the transfer of royal power is an internal matter of the royal family. After all, it is the throne, and everyone wants to fight for it; that's only human nature.
But I didn't want my hard-won restoration of the Heavenly Dao to be ruined like this.
The Imperial Advisor nodded, stroked his beard, and seemed to understand Zhou Huanzhen's meaning.
"You want to keep the situation to a minimum?"
“Master Uncle is wise. Tianqi City is treacherous and surrounded by powerful figures. It’s best to resolve this here, and it’s time to do so.”
Before this, I met with the emperor, and I thought he would understand what I meant.
If you want to raise gu, you have to bear the risk of being devoured by the gu.
Now he is already experiencing the consequences.
The common people are pitiful. These things are originally far removed from them, but they have become tools for some people to abuse their power. I cannot just stand by and watch.
It's nothing more than a simple gesture; the world will be at peace, fortune will be ever-renewing, the will of Heaven will be clear and shining steadily in all directions, bringing only benefits to us cultivators.
The Imperial Preceptor could naturally understand this point, especially since the Taoist methods of the Imperial Observatory made it easier to cultivate the nation's fortune when the country was at peace.
"I understand everything you're saying. Is Baiyujing really connected to the heavens?"
Zhou Zhen nodded and took a sip of tea.
"Otherwise, I wouldn't have come down the mountain to join in the fun. Bai Yujing still has a treasure that can communicate with the higher-ups, called the Ascension Token."
This thing can open a passage, allowing the immortals above to come down.
It can also allow people below to go up, but those with low cultivation levels will likely be crushed by the power inside if they try to ascend through this ascension token.
No one can enter Baiyujing for spiritual travel, nor can they ascend it.
So I want to see how much of this stuff they actually have left.
The four corners of the world can now enjoy peace and stability for at least a century.
Therefore, Bai Yujing's Ascension Order was the last remaining hidden danger.
The Imperial Advisor knew what Zhou Zhenhuan had been busy with for some time. Sealing the passage between heaven and earth was no easy task.
But Zhou Zhenhuan did so much quietly without anyone knowing.
Thinking of this, the Imperial Preceptor's gaze became much more benevolent, which made Zhou feel a little uneasy, as if this senior master was going to eat people.
What the Grand Preceptor didn't know was that Zhou Zhen was doing these things, partly for the sake of the world, but mostly for his own benefit.
The perfection of the Heavenly Dao would also bring him immense benefits.
He used to think that one day he could break free from this world and go out to see the world, but since the Heavenly Dao is not perfect, he cannot leave.
But now that I know some things about what's going on above, I've lost that desire.
Regardless of the circumstances, as long as the Heavenly Dao is completed, he will at least have one choice: to leave if he wants to, or to stay if he wants to.
And he no longer needs to worry about the Heavenly Dao wanting to devour him.
"Xiaoyao, you've worked hard."
When are you planning to take action?
What do you need us to do?
Zhou Huanzhen's gaze fell on the border area where the South and North meet, and he silently put down his teacup.
"Thank you for your understanding, Uncle Master. There is no need for the court to do anything; just maintain order within the city."
If I wanted to make a move, I could wipe out Bai Yujing's gang in no time.
In short, my mission is to obtain the Ascension Token and sever the path to Baiyujing.
As for other matters, those are matters for your court, and I will not interfere.
In the end, it makes no difference to me who becomes emperor.
Aren't you worried about Xiao Chuhe?
"What am I worried about? As long as he doesn't die, that's fine."
"If you have nothing else to do, Master Uncle, you can go and have a talk with Emperor Mingde. You should make preparations."
The Imperial Advisor sighed and nodded slightly.
"Thank you, Xiaoyao, for doing so much for Beili."
This is a heartfelt thank you. If it weren't for Zhou Zhenhuan, he, as the Imperial Advisor, would probably have had to rack his brains a lot.
Now Zhou has truly eliminated all the hidden dangers; all they have to deal with is the turmoil in the court.
The Imperial Advisor left with a relaxed attitude, but Luo Qingyang arrived instead.
"You were the one who orchestrated that Li Bai incident?"
This person was somewhat slow to realize it.
Zhou Zhenhuan raised an eyebrow: "Why do you say that?"
"Intuition told me from the very beginning that it felt somewhat familiar."
I've seen your paper doll substitution technique; it's incredibly powerful. Creating a real person wouldn't be difficult for you.
I don't believe that anyone else in this world can easily defeat me besides you.
Even if you don't admit it, I'll still believe it's you.
"Okay, it's me."
Luo Qingyang frowned, looking at Zhou Zhenhuan's frank eyes, and for a moment he couldn't tell whether this guy was telling the truth or lying to him again.
"You just admit it like that?"
"You guessed it all, so why won't you admit it?"
Luo Qingyang was somewhat conflicted: "Why are you stopping me?"
"You can certainly kill the Crimson King, but what about your junior sister?"
No matter how much hatred you harbor, you've never truly let go of her, have you?
If you kill his son, there will truly be no turning back between you.
I thought you should be inside the palace at this time.
I never imagined that I was more important to you than your junior sister.
Luo Qingyang's face turned black with anger: "Pah!"
"We can't agree on anything," Luo Qingyang said, turning away in a huff. But before leaving, he stopped.
“I did go to the palace. I’m going to take her away to Zizai City, where no one can find us.”
Zhou was genuinely surprised: "She's willing?"
"If Ye Dingzhi can take it, then I, Luo Qingyang, cannot take it."
I have lived half my life for her and for her son.
I've had enough of this kind of life.
From now on, I'm going to live for myself.
"Then why did you tell me about this? Aren't you afraid I'll tell on you?"
Luo Qingyang scoffed: "I'm telling you first because I'm afraid you might suddenly decide to stop me again, since I don't trust your character."
You're the kind of person who'll do anything to join in the fun.
Since we've met, please grant me this one request.
Zhou Zhenhuan actually detected a hint of pleading in his voice.
"Hey, hey, hey, do you have some misunderstanding about me? Do you think I, Zhou, am that kind of person?"
She's not the woman I like, why would I stop you?
You don't trust my character, yet you want a definite answer from me.
Luo Qingyang, don't you think this is contradictory?
Luo Qingyang ignored him and strode away.
He knew that in Tianqi City, as long as Zhou Zhen didn't act recklessly, no one could stop him.
Years of entanglement, ending today!
Chapter 205 This act wasn't in vain; the final three Ascension Tokens
"Old Luo..."
"Bon Voyage."
"...Without you, the wind would definitely have been favorable."
"Ha, take care."
"Don't die too soon, I'm leaving."
On that day, some people saw a sword light soaring into the sky from the palace, like a rainbow piercing the sun.
Chaos reigned within the palace.
Emperor Mingde was practicing the Five Animal Frolics with Hua Jin when he heard the news that Consort Xuan had been kidnapped. He remained silent for a long time, and the atmosphere was so heavy that the servants dared not even breathe.
After a long silence, he spoke: "Drag your treacherous lackey who spreads rumors and stirs up trouble away and bury him."
"Your Majesty...Your Majesty, spare my life!"
Family scandals should not be aired in public, and the scandals of the royal family are even more so.
The royal family can't afford to lose face.
Emperor Mingde glanced at Hua Jin, who was standing to the side in utter shock, his gaze softening considerably.
"Girl, you must be tired today, go and rest."
Hua Jin wanted to say something, but in the end she just nodded obediently.
After Hua Jin left, the Grand Eunuch Jin Xuan walked in and immediately knelt down on the ground.
"Your Majesty, this matter..."
Emperor Mingde raised his hand to stop him from speaking further.
"I don't want to hear any rumors about this matter, understand?"
"If you understand, then go and do it."
"Yes! Your Majesty, rest assured, not a single word of this matter will be leaked."
All the palace maids and eunuchs who served Consort Xuan today have become corpses. The emperor was furious, and blood flowed like rivers.
"Someone, summon the Red King to see me."
The Crimson King's Mansion, where people from Baiyujing brazenly appeared, and their residences were extremely luxurious.
However, at this moment, the Crimson King looked at the person in front of him with fanaticism and utmost respect.
Li Bai, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, was a true celestial being.
Previously, Luo Qingyang appeared in Tianqi City and slashed the plaque on his mansion with a single sword. Although he was protected by people from Baiyujing, he was still trembling with fear every day, afraid that Luo Qingyang would appear one day and take his life.
But even someone as powerful as Luo Qingyang was defeated by this immortal's sword.
It even injured the most carefree immortal in the world.