"Are you saying that what's sealed in the Awakening Monument is the spear shaft of Inch Iron?”Lin Xuan was shocked into a mess. The so-called "far away in the sky, close in front of you" that Inch Iron mentioned earlier was actually referring to him? However, how could the white light absorbed during the inheritance be restored to its original appearance?
"Your current strength is still too weak, so you can't fully activate the power sealed in the monument. However, since I've already obtained the secret technique's approval, I'm sure there will be a way in the future, but I don't know the exact reason.”Xiao Hui gave his opinion.
"May I ask why Inch Iron encountered such a disaster?”Lin Xuan asked the thing he was most concerned about. If he was still surrounded by powerful enemies, he would have to be extremely cautious when cultivating and using the Inch Iron Secret Technique.
"You don't need to know too much about this matter. Just remember, if one day you have enough strength to go to the dynasty's forbidden area, the Cloudspray Valley, don't expose the incomplete piece of metal. Otherwise, not only you, but the entire dynasty will be destroyed.”Xiao Hui's tone was solemn as he glanced at Inch Iron. The latter had not said a word since he entered the room, and no one knew what he was thinking.
"I will remember!" Seeing that the non-spirit pearl was so serious, Lin Xuan immediately replied seriously. Since the sacred object could make such an evaluation, it must have been a heaven-shattering calamity.
"Cultivate hard. I hope you can grow up soon. If you want to wear a crown, you must bear the weight of the crown. Since you're chosen by the heavens, take care of yourself." Xiao Hui said earnestly. He glanced at Inch Iron and left.
"What about you? Is there anything you want to say to me?" Lin Xuan saw the non-spirit pearl leave and looked at the secretive Inch Iron beside him as he asked. He still wanted to understand a little about his previous experience.
"I am Inch Iron, and so are you." After listening for a long time, Inch Iron only gave a four-word evaluation and did not say anything else. The master next to him frowned, puzzled.
"Forget it, I should hurry up and cultivate.”Lin Xuan was also a decisive person. Since he had no clue, he naturally did not waste any more energy. He immediately took out the secret technique jade slip from the Profound Spirit Storage and infused his Qi into the Heavenly Abode Spear Scripture, practicing it while comprehending it.
At this moment, in contrast to the fiery cultivation scene in Fenghuan Forest, another important place in the academy was unusually deserted. The Towering Tower, which used to be a holy land for cultivation, was now left with only two people, including Yu Kongbei, who had just rushed over to ask about the matter, after the non-spirit pearl recognized its owner and the spirit essence pool's "dowry".
"Master, what exactly is going on? Can you let me know?”Yu Kongbei was especially puzzled by the dean's sudden arrangement. What was the value of protecting the Towering Tower now? Was there a need to mobilize so many people?
"Empty Cup, remember this. The Towering Tower is still an important place in the academy. In the future, you must pay more attention to everything here, especially the changes in the elemental energy at the bottom.”Qu Tongyou's tone was heavy. Now that there were only the master and disciple left, some things naturally had to be made clear.
"The lowest level? Could it be…" Hearing his master's emphasis, Yu Kongbei suddenly remembered the beast that caused the entire academy to suffer heavy losses many years ago. It was also the main culprit that caused his master's generation to have very few disciples left.
"It was not completely destroyed." Qu Tongyou let out a long sigh. Presumably, it was also time for the younger generation to bear some responsibility. However, how could the disciples of the academy have expected that there would be a living creature suppressed under the ground where they used to cultivate, and that its vitality would be so tenacious?
"How could this be? "Back then, Martial Uncle and the others…" Yu Kongbei cried out in shock, his face filled with fear. Even in the entire empire, there were only a handful of items that could make a Yuan Opening realm expert's expression change.
"Senior Brothers, your efforts have not been in vain. It's a pity that our strength is limited and we can't fully release the power of the sacred object. The academy's top combat strength was already stretched thin to deal with that demon. As for the ferocious beasts under him, they were willing but unable to do so.”Qu Tongyou explained with a solemn expression.
Thinking back to the bloody battles of his generation, the scenes where they sacrificed themselves to protect the Dao, thinking back to those familiar faces that had died young, thinking back to the evil beasts that had died despite their bloody debts, Qu Tongyou could only sigh helplessly.
Just as the master and disciple were lamenting over the past in the Towering Tower, in a garden in the Imperial Feather City, the two brothers were also having an extremely important secret discussion.
"Fifth brother, it's been a tough journey. Did Imperial Father's task go smoothly?" A middle-aged man wore a five-colored brocade robe embroidered with a golden phoenix emblem. He was the second prince of the current dynasty, King Jin Xian.
"Thank you for your concern, Second Brother. The matter has been settled, but I don't know why Imperial Father has bestowed such a favor.”The one who replied was naturally White Soaring King. In the entire dynasty, other than the Phoenix Emperor himself, this elder brother in front of him was the most respected.
"If my guess is correct, the succession of the throne has already begun.”King Jin Xian's eyes gleamed, and he spoke his thoughts without hesitation in front of King Bai Ling.
"Could it be that Father…?" White Soaring King's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. He was worried about the Phoenix Emperor's breakthrough process, but he was also unprepared for the changes in the dynasty's situation.
"The exact situation is still unclear. However, regardless of whether his father succeeded or not, the following trip to Chun Yang Palace was already set in stone and unavoidable according to the news sent back from the palace.”King Jin Xian's expression was solemn. He had planned for many years and was finally going to take this step.
"As for how we should do things in the future, please give me some pointers, Second Brother.”White Soaring King's tone was respectful, and he was very accurate in his position. As a general, it was his duty to attack the city, pull out the stronghold, and gallop on the battlefield. As for matters of power and military strategy, only the rare commander in front of him could guide them.
"Everything is fine as long as everything is normal. However, I will have to trouble Fifth Brother to take care of the Heavenly Phoenix Martial Palace.”King Jinxian's words were self-evident, and King Bai Ling immediately nodded in agreement. He only needed to execute it. After so many years, his second brother had already arranged everything in secret.
"It seems that everything will be revealed at the Sage Emperor's birthday next year.”Looking at the Imperial Palace of Feather not far away, King Jin Xian muttered to himself and sighed meaningfully.
"It has been so many years. Among all the people in the sect, only you have failed to do your job repeatedly. It's all my fault for trusting you again and again.”The Red Flame King's sigh was more painful than Huo Sheng's heart.
His Lord treated him with great kindness. The Phoenix Feather Army had always been strict in military law. His Lord actually took the risk of shaking the morale of the army and used him again after failing his duty many times. He only hated that he was once again entrusted with a heavy responsibility. His grandson, Huo Long, was too incompetent and delayed his master's plan. This crime was really hard to atone for.
"My Lord, you don't have to worry too much. Since ancient times, it has been a great taboo for a country to abolish the elders and establish the young. " His Majesty's actions do not mean that he is leaning toward the Second Prince and the others. Moreover, half of the Phoenix Feather Army is now under our control…" The person who spoke was the person in charge of the Heavenly Phoenix Martial Palace, the General Commander Xiao Sa. As Huo Sheng's good friend, he naturally could not help but speak up to excuse himself.
The Red Flame King turned around and glared at Xiao Sa.
"The Phoenix Feather Army is the empire's national army and is under the command of Father. I don't want to hear such treasonous words from now on!”The Crimson Flame King scolded sternly.
Brothers fought with their own methods, and everything was decided by the heavens. However, as a descendant of the dynasty, usurping the throne was absolutely not feasible. Otherwise, even if he won the world, the loss of the Heavenly Dao would lead to chaos in the hearts of the people. In the future, the imperial power would be overturned and he would bear the eternal infamy.
Xiao Sa and Huo Sheng looked at each other and sighed in their hearts. His master was too strong and was too influenced by his loyalty to the king and his love for the country. If he was willing to use half of King Jinxian's methods, the current situation would not be so passive. How could he allow the other party to firmly occupy the advantage and take the lead in this battle for the throne?
"Is there any news from Third and Fourth Brother?”Seeing that the two of them were silent, the Red Flame King could not bear to be too harsh on his confidant and opened his mouth to let go of the past.
"Reporting to my lord, the Third Prince has not made any unusual movements as usual. On the other hand, the Fourth Prince heard that there had been a lot of changes in Huiyuan Temple recently.
Now, Lin Yaotian had been promoted to deputy Abbey Dean. After all, other than the Saintess, the winners of the Feather Emperor Token and the Ice Phoenix Token were all her grandchildren, and the owner of the Wutong Token was also very close to her grandson.”Xiao Sa reported truthfully. Compared to King Jin Xian, the Fourth Prince Zi Jian was the one who benefited the most from this Phoenix Banquet.
"This subordinate will obey!" Xiao Sa and Huo Sheng cupped their hands in response as they exchanged a glance. It seemed like there would be another round of investigation in the future.
Yuhuang City, Huiyuan Temple.
"Abbey Dean, you're killing me. This…?!”Lin Yaotian turned pale with fright when he saw the person behind Jiang Feichen.
"Greetings, Your Highness!" Lin Yaotian didn't expect the Purple Metal King to come to his promotion banquet.
"Elder Lin, there's no need to be so polite. Junior has been admiring your name for a long time. I hope you don't mind coming uninvited this time.”The purple gold phoenix emblem on his robe was dazzling, but his attitude was extremely gentle and he treated himself as a junior.
"Your Highness is too polite. This old man cannot bear this title.”Lin Yaotian hurriedly cupped his hands in return.
"I was wondering why Ruyi specially invited me today. So it turns out that a noble person is here!”Before Zijian King could reply, two more people arrived behind Lin Yaotian. They were the Third Prince, Qingming King, and the head of Ruyi Trading Company, who was also Zijian King's childhood sweetheart, Jin Ruyi.
"Ruyi really has the ability to reach the heavens. In the end, he invited third brother.”Purple Hard laughed.
"Fourth brother is too polite.”After King Qingming finished speaking, he bowed to Lin Yaotian.
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