"How much longer?"
Liu Sheng asked in a deep voice.
"About a century, perhaps even less."
The National Preceptor replied with a smile.
"Does Your Majesty know?"
"Probably has so inkling, but I haven’t spoken of it. You’re the first."
He wanted to speak several tis, but each ti the words stopped at his lips.
Ultimately, he decided to let it go.
The understanding between a master and his disciple was unspoken.
"A century... only a century?"
Liu Sheng muttered, his expression growing sorrowful.
"Why didn’t you say earlier?"
"Say it earlier? How would you have dealt with it then?"
"You... you’ve devoted your entire life to the Ritual Departnt, it ans more to you than your own life."
"Forget it!"
"I’m leaving, no need to see off!"
With that, the National Preceptor headed outside, waving hand as a farewell gesture.
A solemn goodbye to an old friend.
Liu Sheng watched him until he disappeared from view.
"I will guard Great Yu with them."
...
The next day!
News shocked the entire upper echelons of Great Yu.
The Shadow Guard had bowed their heads.
Moreover, the National Preceptor personally led Wood Shadow, the head of the Shadow Guard, to the Ritual Departnt.
Not only that, but the Imperial Capital Three Judicial Departnts had also started to act, forbidding anyone from discussing the matter, or they would be thrown into the dungeon of the Three Judicial Departnts.
By now, everyone understood that the matter was closed.
In the Eldest Prince’s Mansion.
"Who would have thought that the National Preceptor would personally go to the Ritual Departnt."
Qin Tiandao was taken aback by the news, given the National Preceptor’s status.
It’s not that Liu Sheng’s status is lacking.
But frankly, he’s still a bit below the National Preceptor.
"It was quite unexpected, and now the news says Wood Shadow personally apologized to Liu Sheng, and from now on, the Shadow Guard will not step into the Ritual Departnt."
"That’s quite a low bow."
Mr. Wu said softly.
The Shadow Guard had never bowed down since its establishnt; this was the first ti.
"Indeed!"
Qin Tiandao nodded, "Perhaps Father intervened."
That is the only plausible explanation.
Otherwise, knowing the National Preceptor, this wouldn’t happen.
"There’s also one more thing, a ssage just received."
Mr. Wu spoke.
"What matter?"
Qin Tiandao raised an eyebrow, questioning, if even Mr. Wu regarded it seriously, it was definitely no small matter.
"What is happening recently?"
"One thing after another!"
He felt inexplicably agitated.
"The Young Hall Master of the Star Hall, Zhu Yuan, has entered the Library Pavilion for cultivation. For this, Zhan Tian has unlocked fifty percent of the Enlightennt Stone."
Mr. Wu said gravely.
This matter had not been leaked out, if Zhu Yuan hadn’t gone missing for days, not even his spies in Star Hall would have discovered it.
"You an the Star Hall and the Three Judicial Departnts have joined forces?"
Qin Tiandao’s brow furrowed, sensing imnse pressure.
Zhu Yuan!
Just those two words were enough to make him feel breathless.
A genius from the Star Hall whose talent rivals that of the Hall Master himself.
The Spirit Cultivator had already reached the fifth level extre, holding back just for this Burial Ground event.
Now entering the Library Pavilion, it’s clear he’s focused on Martial Cultivator training.
Plus, those three from the Three Judicial Departnts... especially Ye Chen.
The alliance of these two sides, in the Burial Ground, faces little competition.
"Hoo—"
Qin Tiandao exhaled deeply.
His strongest on this side is himself, plus two others only half a level weaker, but combined they should match him.
As for the others, they lag way behind.
Geniuses are rare, let alone those who rival his own talent.
"Spread the word, no need to let this Hall Master bear the pressure alone, let others taste it too."
Qin Tiandao spoke slowly.
This Burial Ground side isn’t feasible; it seems alliances must be ford.
Otherwise, it will be difficult to claim those top-tier rules.
"Yes, I will order it done right away."
Mr. Wu replied, then left the place.
"Alright, let’s see how many survive this Burial Ground!"
As he spoke, Qin Tiandao gazed forward, muttering, though the pressure was imnse, but who was he?
The Eldest Prince of Great Yu!
Once Body Tempering is complete, he fears no genius!
...
In the Three Judicial Departnts.
In a small courtyard filled with various vegetables and fruits.
At the center, the only open space.
A table was set, Liu Sheng and Zhan Tian sat facing each other.
"You old rascal, even in retirent, you’re quite the farr."
Liu Sheng said while looking at the vegetables, all growing well.
The small tree bore fruit half the size of a fist, bright red and tempting.
"Of course, soday we’ll two find a remote place far from the Imperial City and live a simple life."
Zhan Tian chuckled.
Only here does he feel truly at ease.
"I’m afraid that won’t happen."
Liu Sheng spoke slowly, a somber look on his face.
"Why?"
Zhan Tian set down his wine jug, frowning.
Wasn’t this matter already resolved?
The Ritual Departnt regained its dignity, and the Three Judicial Departnts had it suppressed, which was a perfect outco.
But he still wore that expression.
"Did that old National Preceptor trouble you?"
Zhan Tian asked tentatively.
For he could think of nothing else, since he was the Chief Eunuch of the Ritual Departnt, in Great Yu, apart from Emperor Yu, only the National Preceptor held sway over him.
Apart from these two... oh, and the Hall Master of Star Hall, but that’s impossible!
Liu Sheng slowly shook his head, "The National Preceptor is no longer able."
"Pfft, I thought sothing serious, he’s as old as ti, of course he’s no longer able."
"That’s one thing he can’t compete with on."
"If I wanted, I could still get a bunch of girls pregnant."
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