"How wonderful!"

After leaving the Heavenly Vault, Qing Yu felt both his body and mind were refreshed, his thoughts clear, and even his cultivation sped up a bit. The entrance of the grand hall where Elder Xuanzhen entered appeared even more elegant and otherworldly.

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It seems this is real, not just psychological.

Xuanzhen had changed into a new Daoist robe, still the jade color she liked, but the style was more novel, leaning towards a feminine design, with the ends resembling a skirt hem, and the fabric was as soft as water, slightly rippling with her graceful movements.

"Is everything settled with Qingchen?" Qing Yu asked.

These past two days, Xuanzhen had been arranging accommodations for Qingchen at Su Nu Peak and helping her become acquainted with the other disciples there.

"It's all arranged," Xuanzhen lightly flicked a strand of hair behind her shoulder, "Ling'er is very fond of the new junior sister and takes her out to play every day. Yesterday, she took little Qingchen to get familiar with all the disciples at the peak."

Saying this, she handed a delicate wooden box to Qing Yu, "Here, it's for you."

"Isn't this the clothes Lian Feihong gave you? Why give it to me?"

Qing Yu said as he opened the wooden box, revealing a neatly folded moon-white Daoist robe.

Similar in material to Xuanzhen's robe, both were woven from Heavenly Silkworm silk, and even the color was alike. However······

Qing Yu unfolded the Daoist robe, "······"

"I think Lian Feihong knows too much."

This was obviously of a male style, made for Qing Yu. Moreover, the design matched the one Xuanzhen was wearing; Lian Feihong definitely knew too much.

"Why not try it on?"

"No need, cultivation," Qing Yu decisively said.

Even though three more years had been gained, three years for someone at the Divinity Realm was still too short. Now was the time to strive for every moment, not getting distracted by trivial matters.

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Several days later, Northern Zhou, Imperial City.

On this day of the early court session, there was a heavy atmosphere, as the civil and military officials lined up on both sides, all eagerly waiting.

Yesterday, people from Yu Jian Manor had already arrived in the Divine Capital, and their Manor Master, Xiao Qianxiu, would come to the Taihe Palace today for an audience with Emperor Zhou, Feng Jiuyu, and present his declaration of allegiance, or in other words, a gift.

"Zheng zheng zheng—"

Suddenly, the sound of swords echoed, as a river of sharp swords flew in from outside the Taihe Palace, with piercing Sword Intent captivating the mind. Snow-white Holy Swords coalesced into a ball, and then the sharp swords unfolded, revealing inside the Purple-clothed Swordsman.

"I, Xiao, pay my respects to Emperor Zhou." Qing Yu, holding the Nirvana Sword in one hand and lightly lifting a square Ice Box with the other, slightly bowed and said.

"Master Xiao, I've long heard of your great name," Feng Jiuyu's eyes were bright, scrutinizing Xiao Qianxiu, who was the avatar of Qing Yu, as well as the Ice Box in his hand.

The civil and military officials below also discreetly observed this Divinity Realm warrior destined to become a major figure in Northern Zhou, and the Ice Box in his hand that contained a human head.

The Ice Box was completely made of ice, and through the ice layer, one could still see the pair of angrily staring eyes and the handsome yet slightly grim face. This was the declaration of allegiance, also a gift—the head of the Divine Captor from Daqian Six Gates.

"Your Majesty, please."

With a light raise of the right hand, the Ice Box slowly floated up, seemingly upheld by an invisible hand, flying toward Feng Jiuyu.

Feng Jiuyu raised his hand to receive the Ice Box, unbothered by the inauspiciousness of the head, and lifted the Ice Box to lock eyes with the pair of eyes refusing to close, sighing, "Ning Wuming of the Six Gates Divine Captors, a man of talent indeed."

"I still remember thirteen years ago, the late Emperor drew elites from various armies to form the Tianfeng Army, in preparation for a southern campaign in the future. However, just before the Tianfeng Army was established, the elites and generals of the forces were frequently assassinated, with many casualties. It is said that the one orchestrating the assassinations at that time was the former 'Divine Captor Wu Que,' now the Divine Captor Ning Wuming.

Today Master Xiao has delivered Ning Wuming's head, which clears a regret of the late Emperor."

At this, Feng Jiuyu sighed with emotion, while all the officials below knew full well the strained relationship between the current Emperor Zhou and the late Emperor, keeping silent in fear of inadvertently invoking Feng Jiuyu's wrath.

"Ha, let's not dwell on the past," Feng Jiuyu smiled and said, "Master Xiao, from now on, you may reside in our court at ease. Should you require anything, I shall grant it."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Qing Yu said, "I have no particular requests except to promote my Sect. Therefore, I have decided to build a Sword Palace outside the Divine Capital, where any people from the Central Plains can come to learn swordsmanship."

"Good," Feng Jiuyu generously declared, "Since Master Xiao has this idea, how could I not support it, Cold Eunuch."

"Yes." Cold Eunuch replied softly.

"Issue a decree, summon skilled craftsmen, and quickly establish the Sword Palace. Also, announce to the two provinces that once the Sword Palace is completed, those wishing to learn swordsmanship may have their travel expenses covered by the court. Those who excel in learning at the Sword Palace and join the army will receive appropriate treatments based on their cultivation." Feng Jiuyu ordered.

This promise was no small matter; the so-called treatment involved directly granting military ranks. Historically, only students from the Mountain River Academy entering the service could expect similar treatment. However, if such a promise could win over a Divinity Realm individual, it was deemed worthwhile.

Therefore, there was no opposition from the Hundred Officials, and Qing Yu, having achieved one of his goals, also said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The establishment of the Sword Palace was naturally to expand its reach, to sieve through those who could cultivate the Demon Sword and transform into a Demon Body. Such a crude method of creating expendable forces was better used on the unnoticed Alien Clan. Meanwhile, those who succeeded in learning swordsmanship at the Sword Palace would serve as more qualified for higher-level expendable forces.

Though still expendable······

As for joining the army, that was to catalyze their transformation into a Demon Body through battle and slaughter. Moreover, it would play a role in natural selection.

Those who survived would be eligible for a brighter future. Those who died would contribute their essence blood to summon the War Beast Sky Slaughter.

With all matters concluded, Feng Jiuyu stood up and proclaimed loudly, "Lords, today Master Xiao joins our court, an extraordinary joy. Tonight I shall host a banquet, where none shall leave until thoroughly inebriated."

"We thank Your Majesty." The officials responded in unison.

"Your Majesty, about this Ice Box······" Cold Eunuch, standing beside, holding the Ice Box just handed over by Feng Jiuyu, said.

"The Ice Box······" Feng Jiuyu glanced at it, "Looks rather obstructive."

With a casual move, the Taihe Palace seemed to suddenly sink, as a surge of vigor swept past Cold Eunuch's hand, reducing the Ice Box to dust, and the head within it vanished into ashes.

Clearing the regrets of the late Emperor was just rhetoric; if Feng Jiuyu were truly asked to take Ning Wuming's head to Feng Tianming's grave for worship, that would be avoided.

If Feng Tianming had any regrets, the greatest regret would be that Feng Jiuyu, the rebellious son, did not accompany him. Feng Jiuyu even used Feng Tianming's remains as a suppression object for the Dragon Vein, why would he care about his regrets?

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