King of Creation

Capítulo 1695: Chapter 1680: The Emperor’s Oral Edict

“Where… where did this come from?”

Glancing at the Spirit Shadow, Baili Fei appeared both shocked and furious. Without needing to review it all, the little he observed was enough to pose a lethal threat to the Heavenly Temple’s reputation once circulated!

Mu Xu, the Mu Hall Master, didn’t immediately respond to Baili Fei but instead coolly scanned everyone present, awakening them with his gaze.

This matter is significant, especially regarding the Heavenly Temple’s reputation which is vital for wide-reaching followers, thus even the closest allies must exercise caution.

This Spirit Shadow, no matter whose hands it reaches, will put the Heavenly Temple at a severe disadvantage.

“Your Highness, Inspector Xio, my apologies, something unforeseen has occurred, and I need to address it immediately. The matters left unfinished today, will be postponed,” said Baili Fei to Prince Ji Yuan and Xio Qiangu of the West Patrol.

Prince Ji Yuan and Xio Qiangu looked puzzled, aware that something significant must have happened within the Heavenly Temple. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have kept secrets from them.

Judging from Baili Fei and Mu Xu’s expressions, they seemed to be guarded against them.

Curious yet unable to do more, they left.

Shortly after their departure, a series of secret orders were dispatched to their best subordinates, with similar instructions:

Investigate vigorously what caused the change in the Heavenly Temple.

Unfortunately, despite their subordinates’ capabilities, this matter was impossible to uncover.

Inside the Silent Chamber, Baili Fei meticulously reviewed the Jade Scroll Spirit Shadow Mu Xu had passed to him, then handed it to Thunder Hall Master Zhen Yan, who also appeared utterly shocked.

“Mu Hall Master, from whom did you acquire this? Given its discovery, you should have apprehended the possessor along with it for us to…”

Before Zhen Yan could continue, Mu Xu looked at him as if he were an idiot, causing Zhen Yan to suddenly fall silent, realizing his words were pointless.

If action could be taken, Mu Xu wouldn’t need his advice, indicating an inability to act, which was why Mu Xu sought their counsel.

“This item was handed to me by Ye Zhen, Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy from the West Patrol. Ye Zhen stated that if anything unforeseen happens to him, his arranged party will quickly pass the Divine Record’s Jade Scroll Spirit Shadow to Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu and Ancestor God Temple personnel.

It will also be widely disseminated across the hundred and eight state cities of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Ye Zhen mentioned his conditions, saying this was his desperate attempt; if we intend to continue wronging him, it will result in mutual ruin.

Furthermore, he listed other conditions, all inscribed on the Jade Scroll,” Mu Xu tossed aside the Jade Scroll listing Ye Zhen’s conditions in frustration.

Mu Xu felt angered, as Green Dawn Peak had long sought the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique; if it weren’t for Baili Fei’s disruptive actions months earlier, they might have succeeded.

Now, unpredictable changes abound; even with Ye Zhen proposing an exchange, it’s foreseeably challenging for Green Dawn Peak to avoid heavy losses.

Reflecting on this, Mu Xu fumed.

All efforts wasted.

Not only did they fail to remove Ye Zhen and fell under Demon Clan dominance, but also placed Green Dawn Peak in an extremely passive position.

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Initially, negotiating for Ye Zhen to surrender the Yimu Spiritual Communication Technique and setting a five-year agreement involved not only promises but leveraging their aid in securing Barbarian Saintess heritage for Princess Changle.

Additionally, these past years Green Dawn Peak made numerous concessions to prevent Thunder Prison Mountain and Sun and Moon Heaven factions from retaliating against Ye Zhen.

Yet now, all efforts were in vain.

How could Mu Xu not be infuriated?

Mu Xu succinctly explained the situation; regardless of their temperament, Baili Fei and Zhen Yan held sufficient wisdom and insight for understanding.

They knew clearly the significance behind the Jade Scroll Spirit Shadow.

Following prolonged silence, Moon Hall Master Baili Fei finally spoke, his voice bitter, “Ye Zhen’s demands, slightly modified, are acceptable; however, he must agree to our two Heavenly Temple conditions first!”

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Inside the Donglai Pavilion at the Luoyi Imperial Palace, Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu rushed in and bowed, reporting, “Your Majesty, urgent news from the West Patrol: the Prophet Demon Master of the Demon God Palace has appeared.” An Inner Attendant then took the Jade Scroll from Wu Yu’s hands.

Barely glancing at the Jade Scroll, Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long sneered, “The news arrived twelve hours later than the Secret Overseas’ reports. Xio Qiangu grows increasingly audacious.”

With those words, Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu knelt again, “Your Majesty, I have failed in my duties; please impose your punishment.”

“Arise. As stated, Xio Family’s entrenched roots, spanning three sovereign generations, created this power imbalance, none of your concern.” Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long scoffed.

“You fail to comprehend; Xio Qiangu uses this incident to showcase his significance, reminding me of the Xio Family’s importance.

Should war reignite with the Demon Clan, similar delays won’t merely impact a day; even an hour could sway the grand scheme.”

Upon hearing this, Chief Eunuch Yu Chaoen growled, “That arrogant wretch, deserving of death. Shall I…”

Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long interrupted, “Besides using the Heavenly Temple, his cultivation transcends the Dao Realm with Spiritual Treasure protection and a multitude of bodyguards. Assassination, difficult indeed.

Court disputes ultimately require resolution through court victories, to truly redress the power imbalance within the Xio Family and reclaim West Patrol control.”

With that, Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long solemnly addressed, “Great Attendant, visit Prince Xun Ji Zong’s residence and convey my message: if he remains absent at the upcoming grand assembly, I’ll abandon his Northern Region affairs.”

“I obey the decree,” Yu Chaoen bowed, swiftly departing.

“Wud Qing, visit the Chief of Staff and the Mansions of the Nine Great Dukes, delivering my statement: if the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy post goes unfilled, their heirs will sequentially assume the role, one after another!

Death for replacement!” declared Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long.

“I obey the decree!”

“Additionally, with that investigation confirmed, execute it grandly, lest they think this Emperor is made of clay!” Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long sneered.

As Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu left, Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long’s laughter echoed, “This time, fortune favors me; with the Luo Prefecture Branch Temple’s massacre, let’s see whether you managed to hold on.”

The Luo Prefecture Branch Temple massacre eased Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long’s burden, offering a turning point in the matter concerning Ye Zhen.

But how would Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long react if he discovered Ye Zhen was behind the Luo Prefecture Branch Temple massacre?