Chapter 234: Chapter 38: Heaven Stands Aloof, Mortal Struggles

Ironically, Fairy Fang couldn’t detect the perfunctory attitude of various factions but was quite intrigued, leaving others speechless.

To obtain the Azure Dragon Seal, it seems another method must be devised...

Playing these childlike games with a young girl, Ji Xuanwu felt genuinely out of his depth.

Moreover, he had a faint feeling that Fairy Fang, intentionally or not, leaned towards the Thirteenth Prince of Beizhou, Yuwen Ying.

It seemed she wasn’t here to find a Bright Lord and pacify the Celestial South.

Instead, she came with the thought of bringing peace to the world as soon as possible.

She didn’t care whose world this peace belonged to.

Will she choose whoever wields the most power?

Ji Xuanwu was somewhat speechless.

He glanced at Mu Yuanzhen, the Shenxiao Path’s top disciple, standing not far from Fang Qingzhu, staring infatuatedly at the Fairy, and sighed inwardly, "Indeed, a woman’s beauty can topple a city, and another smile could topple a nation, but must you constantly act like a bootlicker...?"

Thinking this, Ji Xuanwu hurriedly drank a cup of wine to suppress the nausea in his heart.

Meanwhile, he quietly mourned for the newly appointed Captain of the Xuanwu Guard, named Chen Ping.

Heh, a being such as a fairy can’t be judged by common logic; you’ll soon understand what it’s like.

As expected, Fairy Fang’s originally serene face was tinged with anger: "Such a madman? What wrong have the people of the world done to you? Instead of ending war and stopping conflict, you deliberately provoke chaos instead.

Zhu San, go apprehend him. I want to personally ask what his true intentions are."

"Yes, I will follow your command."

One of the four elders standing woodenly behind Fang Qingzhu, like statues, heard this, bowed, and in a flash, with a gleam of water, transformed into a faint shadow and disappeared on the spot.

"I understand all of your strategies for governing the nation. On the night of the full moon, at this place, at this moment, the Azure Dragon Seal shall meet its Bright Lord.

I’ve had my fill of excitement today, I am weary. You may all withdraw."

Everyone assented.

Several still had traces of shock in their eyes.

After departing the hall, before Yuwen Ying could say anything, Yuo Qiu, who was like a scholarly teacher, bowed deeply and laughed, "Congratulations, Your Highness. After today’s gathering, there is no more doubt."

"Not until the last moment can we be completely at ease, sir, you celebrate too soon," Yuwen Ying replied humbly.

"Not too soon indeed." Yuo Qiu, confident and with a knowing smile, stroked his beard.

"Your Highness’s clear legal directives, proper administration, ensuring all trades and industries maintain their positions, disarm and rest policies, deeply resonate with Fairy Fang.

Compared to Ji Xuange’s talk of non-action governance, it is far superior; where could there still be any changes?"

After pondering for a while, Yuo Qiu continued, "Most crucially, it is not just a strategy for governing the nation, but that our Great Zhou’s momentum is like the sun at noon; unifying the Northern Land is within sight.

With this overwhelming force, neither the True Martial King nor King Jinghai can compete with Great Zhou.

Your Highness has managed every aspect, unifying half of the territory, such unparalleled achievement eclipses those of higher-ranking princes; indeed a monumental opportunity."

"I rely on your auspicious words, sir." Yuwen Ying smiled slightly, pleased.

He then asked, "What does the teacher think? How capable is Zhu San, and can he succeed?"

This was inquired regarding Fang Qingzhu’s earlier order to apprehend Chen Ping and suppress the ongoing conflict.

Were it not for fear of displeasing Fang Qingzhu, they would not have allowed the Primordial Martial Arts Hall to flaunt; they would have long since crushed it to dust.

Consolidating military power and managing influence?

Too much thinking.

The shriveled, white-bearded old monk nodded slightly: "All I can say is, unfathomable. Those four guardians behind Fairy Zhu, they don’t seem human, yet each possesses extraordinary skills.

Even if I were to act personally, the situation would be grim; I could handle one... but if two attack together, I must flee. If all four join forces, even the top three on the Earth List would likely perish.

Not to mention Fairy Fang herself, whose temperament is rather peculiar, her strength exceedingly obscure, making it hard to gauge her depth.

This Fairy, with her formidable background and personal strength, should not be made an enemy if it can be avoided... Otherwise, disaster will ensue."

"In that case, I am reassured.

I rather hope that Chen Ping is a bit stronger, and perhaps he could take Zhu San down, that would bring great amusement."

In a casual remark, a pit was dug, burying a grave threat from the mind.

Yuwen Ying’s eyes were indifferent, but his brow carried an inexplicable aura of majesty.

Heroes of the world, all like clay chickens and pottery dogs, vulnerable to the slightest blow.

Such solitude.

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