Piaomiao Sword Palace, in front of Huanzhu Building.

Elder Shiming visits Ren Piaomiao again, intending to make a final probe. But before he could speak, Qing Yu preemptively said, "Elder Shiming, I have already discussed with you once before, this second time, I hope you give a definite answer. I am interested in the Nine Heavens, now it depends on whether the Nine Heavens is willing to accept me."

Without giving Elder Shiming a chance, Qing Yu directly asked him, to articulate clearly whether he was willing or not.

Under the gaze with hidden Sword Intent, Elder Shiming could only say agree, or disagree.

If he agrees, naturally, everyone will be happy, if not, seeing Ren Piaomiao's stance, it seems he might assume Elder Shiming was playing tricks on him.

Exploration, no longer exists.

Needless to say, Elder Shiming was now in a bit of a dilemma. Both the Sword God and Ji Chengtian agreed for Ren Piaomiao to join the Nine Heavens, and others also valued his ability highly, one could say, Ren Piaomiao joining Nine Heavens was almost a foregone conclusion.

Elder Shiming wanted to make a probe, was merely out of last bit of unease. Immediately after the meeting ended, he rushed over, just to prevent Qing Yu from revealing the internal details of the Nine Heavens, essentially the will of the Sword God, to Ren Piaomiao.

If Ren Piaomiao knows that the Nine Heavens is basically consenting to his joining, he might turn the tables, leaving him no chance to probe.

And now, his worry became reality. Despite rushing to the Piaomiao Sword Palace immediately, he still couldn't prevent the unfolding of events, because Ren Piaomiao and Qing Yu were always one and the same.

'Forget it, let him join the Nine Heavens······'

Without much hesitation, Elder Shiming made this decision.

The Nine Heavens was originally an organization formed by people with their own agendas, Elder Shiming never doubted that if necessary, many would definitely betray the Nine Heavens. But he still recruited those people.

The reason for this was because he believed that everyone's purpose was the same, though of different minds, they were, however, peers.

And the reason for his prolonged indecision regarding Ren Piaomiao, was largely because of Qing Yu. His deep scruples towards this enigmatic Xuantian, deeply entangled him regarding Qing Yu's recommendation of Ren Piaomiao.

But now that Ren Piaomiao's joining was a fait accompli, Elder Shiming had no interest in doing anything superfluous. In the end, Ren Piaomiao was absolutely a highly suitable candidate, his joining posed no loss.

Moreover, the Sword God's state has more or less recovered, and if necessary, he could come out of seclusion now. The reason he remains in seclusion is intentional, using the Supreme Taoist's True Qi to hone himself.

With enough confidence, Elder Shiming naturally relaxed a little.

"Palace Master Ren, welcome to the Nine Heavens."

Elder Shiming took out a cobalt blue jade pendant, transmitting it to Qing Yu's hand, "From today on, you are the new Cangtian, at the next Nine Heavens meeting, I will introduce you to the other members.

As for the means of participating in the meetings, they are already within the jade pendant, you can use Divine Sense to perceive the spell."

'So decisive?' Qing Yu thought in surprise, looking at the Cangtian Jade Pendant in his hand.

He thought Elder Shiming would unwillingly avoid his question, didn't expect Elder Shiming would simply hand over the jade pendant.

'This old man, quite magnanimous for once, is it because the Sword God has mostly recovered?'

Qing Yu accepted the jade pendant, and said, "I understand."

"Then I will take my leave. Cangtian, among the Nine Heavens, the thoughts are varied, although everyone is moving towards the same direction, they have their own calculations.

Having thoughts is fine, but they cannot hinder the ultimate objective. If anyone secretly sabotages the Nine Heavens' plans, the Sword God's sword, I believe not many would be willing to try. I think you are a wise man, should not be seeking a death path."

Elder Shiming gave a deep warning, taking a few steps and seemingly shrinking the land under his feet, disappearing in front of him.

In front of Huanzhu Building, only Qing Yu was left sitting alone in a wheelchair, gently caressing the newly acquired jade pendant.

"The Sword God's sword······"

A breeze blew a leaf past Qing Yu's side, splitting it evenly in half.

"There will be such a day······"

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After pacifying the grassland, Northern Zhou began comprehensive infrastructure projects.

The grassland's Wolf Clan is nomadic, even the leaders of the major tribes often migrate wandered along with the tribe. The only constant location might just be the Han King's Golden Tent.

However, now that the grassland has become Northern Zhou's territory, it is naturally impossible to let the newly settled Northern Zhou people migrate at will.

Thus, the grand wave of infrastructure began.

Previously, craftsmen who departed with the army only built briefly castles and timber forts, after all, the grassland wasn't pacified then, all constructions were meant for warfare. Now that it was pacified, residential towns must start being built.

In this period, laborers continuously departed from Northern Zhou, out of Kuocang Pass, to establish new towns on the grassland.

Although this lifestyle of Central Plains people may not suit the grassland climate, in this world where Martial Arts Saints are revealed, the climate is never too much of an issue.

Just like three hundred years ago, the northern region was not very suitable for the mass populace, but after Northern Zhou's founding, the climate gradually altered, and living conditions became quite similar to the south. Though winters remained just as cold······

The grand infrastructure, with Northern Zhou's various powers contributing manpower and resources, while distributing the freshly conquered rich areas. In such situations, conflicts were mitigated by the larger platform, and the various powers that occasionally clashed had no time to oppose others.

Overall, Northern Zhou ushered in a rapid development period, entering a phase of peace.

However, as Northern Zhou's new neighbor, a certain party could not sit idly by as Northern Zhou developed smoothly.

Vast grassland to the southwest, adjacent to the Desert, the further west, the more barren the grassland became, and eventually turned into endless yellow sands.

Grassland and Western Regions Desert are adjacent, initially, the Golden Wolf Khan attempted to invade the Central Plains through the Western Regions.

And on this day, four figures flashed through the desert's edge, entering the grassland territory.

"The grassland is indeed good, inhale—"

One of the robust men took a deep breath, a sense of exhilaration on his face, "Much fresher than the Western Regions' air, over there you're inhaling nothing but sand."

"I truly wish to seize this land, but alas, until now, our side only had one Supreme, Fantian, on the grassland besides the Golden Wolf Khan, there is yet a Holy Beast. However, after Mie Tian's emergence, the grassland was conquered by Northern Zhou. The Golden Wolf Khan was truly useless." A sinister-faced man hummed.

"Muhuloka, you are merely a newly-ascended Divine Communication, what qualifications do you have to call a Supreme useless."

A woman with a graceful figure, exuding exotic allure, reprimanded coldly.

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