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ng Gengbai said, "Eliminating the various Evil Sects sooner is a blessing for all the people in the world."
"The Fourth Prince has imasurable rit." Wan Bicheng nodded, "It’s just a pity I couldn’t help and didn’t contribute any effort."
ng Gengbai nodded.
This was also sothing he found quite regrettable.
Originally wanting to get closer, yet he had no opportunity. The Fourth Prince left Tianjing early, traveling to various places in Da ng to destroy the main altars of the Evil Sects.
In the blink of an eye, more than three months had gone by.
He suddenly heard soone whispering, "It seems the Fourth Prince is returning to the capital!"
"Returning to the capital?"
"It’s said that His Majesty summons him."
"His Majesty is going to reward him. Such a great achievent deserves a heavy reward."
"Indeed a heavy reward is deserved, but when will the Fourth Prince return to the capital?"
"It should be in the next couple of days, but the exact ti is unknown."
"It must indeed be kept secret, otherwise, if those lurking evil people hear it, they will certainly try desperately to assassinate him."
"These evil people will definitely be mad."
Hearing this, ng Gengbai’s eyes lit up, scanning around, and then looking towards the Four Directions Pavilion.
The Da Jing delegation inside the Four Directions Pavilion had already left, and now the Da Jing Hall was empty with no one there.
It was unknown how the arrangents would be when the Fourth Prince returned, or whether another visit could be made.
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The sun sets in the west.
The twilight angled towards Tianjing City.
Outside the South City Gate of Tianjing City, a group of riders urged their horses forward.
The leader was a handso young man, dressed in a purple robe, with a face like Crown Jade, eyes clear and deep.
Behind him, he carried a knife and a sword, exuding a calm and peaceful deanor; he was exactly Chu Zhiyuan.
On his left was the burly Qin Guanghe, and on his right was the always-smiling Li Biyang.
Zou Fang followed behind them.
Chu Zhiyuan glanced at the lively city gate and laughed, "Your Highness and Lord Qin, we must part ways upon entering the city. Who knows when we’ll gather again."
"Your Highness, there’s a chance." Li Biyang laughed, "Can I follow you to Da Zhen?"
"You’re going by yourself?"
"Yes." Li Biyang said, "Every ti I see an Evil Sect altar destroyed, I feel invigorated and greatly benefited."
Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "This is also because your Highness’s heart is righteous, bringing such benefits."
In Li Biyang’s bones was a chivalrous spirit, unable to tolerate the existence of these Evil Sects.
So, despite being of noble birth, he never complained of fatigue or hardship but instead was extrely diligent.
Breaking the formations didn’t need so many people, yet they didn’t withdraw and still followed him.
The task of a thousand Stepping Cloud Iron Cavalry and five hundred Imperial Guards was destruction.
Thoroughly destroy the main altar so it can never be rebuilt.
Simultaneously, they gathered and collected the treasures and wealth within, bringing it back to Tianjing.
These treasures and wealth were to be halved between Chu Zhiyuan and Da ng.
Li Biyang said, "Over these three months, I’ve progressed rapidly, finally achieving Grandmaster Perfection."
He hadn’t expected that helping destroy the main altars of the Evil Sect would yield such trendous rewards.
This was much faster than secluded cultivation.
Moreover, being around Chu Zhiyuan allowed him to ask about so cultivation puzzles, which Chu Zhiyuan openly discussed, benefiting him imnsely.
This rapid progress was eighty percent due to Chu Zhiyuan’s guidance and twenty percent from destroying the main altars.
Chu Zhiyuan said, "Your Highness will soon see the Great Grandmaster’s gates."
"I don’t have such good aptitude, probably..." Li Biyang lacked confidence.
He judged that he might not step into the Great Grandmaster’s realm, even if he could, it would take a long ti refining.
Chu Zhiyuan observed the people coming and going at the South City Gate, carefully analyzing their identities — rchants, farrs, nobility, or martial arts experts, and said with a smile, "You’re too self-effacing, your Highness."
Li Biyang was half believing, half doubting.
Chu Zhiyuan said, "The way to the Great Grandmaster is not quite what you imagine. The key still lies in your true self, finding it, and then aligning with it, bold and steady, thus approaching the Great Grandmaster’s gates."
"Bold and steady..." Li Biyang pondered.
Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "This statent reveals more than half of the Great Grandmaster’s mystery."
"Bold and steady..." Li Biyang savored the phrase.
Chu Zhiyuan said, "What you do aligns with your heart, not only undamaging your nature but also strengthening it, thus purifying the spirit, seeing your true self, and consequently seeing the heavens."
Li Biyang tried hard to understand these words.
Chu Zhiyuan said, "In short, you don’t need to overthink, you will soon see the Great Grandmaster’s gates, probably within this month."
"This month?" Li Biyang eagerly asked.
Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly, "This is a conservative estimate. Perhaps you’ll see it tomorrow."
"Hehehe..." Li Biyang’s mouth curled up unwittingly.
Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "This ti, the Ninth Prince can no longer complain that your Da ng Imperial Family has no successors."
Li Biyang, with a smile on his lips, said, "I’m not a Great Grandmaster yet."
He was very trusting of Chu Zhiyuan’s judgnt.
Since it was said that within a month, he should see the Great Grandmaster’s gates, it should be accurate.
He couldn’t suppress his joy at the thought of becoming a Great Grandmaster soon.
Stepping into the Great Grandmaster’s realm is not just an advancent in cultivation but also allows more freedom.
More importantly, it’s about the imperial throne.
The Emperor is young, and after relinquishing the position, it’s unlikely the Princes will be the first choice.
That ans it will be the Princely Heirs of our generation, and among them, he would be the first to beco a Great Grandmaster.
The other Princely Heirs are far from Grandmaster Perfection in their cultivation.
Taking the lead offers more chances of leading further.
Becoming a Great Grandmaster, many would invest in him, pledging their service.
Once an advantage is established, it becos easier to accumulate rit and earn people’s hearts, gaining respect.
By the ti the Emperor’s Sword chooses its master, how could it not choose him?
"Let’s go, let’s enter the city." Chu Zhiyuan spurred his horse forward into the city.
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Da ng Fengtian Hall
In the brightly lit grand hall, Chu Zhiyuan and Li Hongzhao sat at a round table.
The phoenix-patterned sandalwood table was filled with delicious food, and the jade cup was filled with fine wine.
Chu Zhiyuan picked up a piece of demon beast at and slowly chewed it.
Li Hongzhao, in a wide red robe, was breathtakingly beautiful.
The light reflected off her phoenix eyes, glistening with radiance, captivating and enchanting.
She chuckled lightly, "These three months have been quite demanding."
Chu Zhiyuan said, "It’s all right, I think the one you should most thank is the Seventh Prince."
"Is the Seventh Prince promising?"
"Very, his aptitude is indeed remarkable," Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "his character is also excellent, barring accidents, he should see the Grandmaster’s gates any day now."
Li Hongzhao clapped, "Good!"
Chu Zhiyuan said, "You shouldn’t have any more worries now, right?"
Li Hongzhao’s smile blood, radiant and srizing.
Chu Zhiyuan took a sip of fine wine.
He considered this as reciprocating favor for favor.
Li Hongzhao now had no concerns, and could proceed with Ascension without worries.
"With this Great Grandmaster, I haven’t let Father down, and can answer to our ancestors."
Chu Zhiyuan said, "The Emperor’s Sword is mastered enough?"
He glanced up at the void.
The Emperor’s Sword had beco agile, as if it were a completely different sword from what it was three months ago.
Li Hongzhao laughed, "Thanks to you, the people’s hearts rally."
"Has the military also been pacified?" Chu Zhiyuan thought this Emperor’s Sword was nearly fully mastered.
"Pretty much." Li Hongzhao smiled proudly, "These guys, they’re decent in warfare."
But they lack in strategy, scattered in three moves, they could only rally back to her.
"Are you ready for Ascension?" Chu Zhiyuan asked.
Li Hongzhao said, "The cultivation is still a bit lacking, but after a while, it should be about ti."
"So, less than ten years?"
"I couldn’t have expected the eradication of the Evil Sect to be so effective," Li Hongzhao said, "Now it seems, within a year or two, I’ll ascend."
Chu Zhiyuan nodded.
"This ti, I’ll go ahead first." Li Hongzhao boasted, "You’ve still got a long way."
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, speechless.
Now it seed, it was indeed impossible to ascend before Li Hongzhao.
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