That is, Northern Liang has always lacked a true peerless expert to guard it!
If there was a strong individual who transcended the Heavenly Human Realm, Northern Liang would be as stable as Mount Tai.
Even if the Zhao Family Royal Family wanted to act, they would have to weigh their options carefully.
As an older sister, she naturally hoped to bring Fahai under Northern Liang's wing.
But Fahai was too mysterious, stirring up waves in the Jianghu, yet she had been unable to meet him.
Unexpectedly, by a stroke of Opportunity today, they met here.
Xu Weixiong's heart surged, and she slowly spoke, "Meeting is fate."
"Master Fahai, why not accompany me to Northern Liang? It would also allow the Bei Liang Royal Residence to express its gratitude for your life-saving kindness."
"No need for such courtesy. This humble monk happens to be traveling to Northern Liang as well, so I can accompany the Princess."
Upon hearing this, Xu Weixiong was naturally delighted, "Then please."
The group then set off together on their journey to the Bei Liang Royal Residence.
In Tai'an City, the capital of Liyang, within the Imperial Astronomy Bureau.
An old man with a rough face, appearing to be a young adult, was seething with rage. He was actually over seventy, but his spirit was vigorous.
The meticulously planned trap, set by several Great Grandmasters with the sole purpose of eliminating Xu Weixiong, had failed! This news made Jin Xin An, the leader of Zhao Gou, uncontrollably furious.
Xu Weixiong entering Shangyin Academy was ostensibly for study, but in reality, it held a deeper meaning. She was a hostage Xu Xiao placed before the Liyang Royal Family.
She possessed extraordinary intelligence and harbored grand ambitions.
If not for her being a woman, she would have probably been eliminated long ago!
Even so, as the King of Northern Liang's daughter, she was still considered a major hidden danger by the Li Yang Dynasty. Now that her studies were complete, she would return to Northern Liang.
Emperor Zhao Chun would never allow Northern Liang to gain such a resourceful person.
Northern Liang already had three hundred thousand elite armored soldiers, which was already a thorn in the Dynasty's side.
If another heroic woman were added, wouldn't it be like a python transforming into a Dragon?
This was a situation Zhao Chun could not tolerate.
Therefore, he ordered Zhao Gou to act and secretly eliminate her en route.
He had thought victory was assured, but ultimately, it fell short.
Xu Weixiong had been rescued!
Who was it? Who dared to interfere in this matter?
Jin Xin An narrowed his eyes, his gaze slightly cold, as if pondering the truth behind it.
Just then, a subordinate came to report.
"Sir, it's been investigated."
"The one who took Xu Weixiong was Fahai."
"Fahai?"
He was slightly surprised.
He had heard a little about Fahai's name—the top of both rankings, a slayer of Heavenly Humans, truly a Prodigy rarely seen in a century! But why would he appear in Liyang?
"I want to know what connection Fahai has with the Xu Family, and why he came here?"
Soon after, another person came to report.
"Sir, according to our investigation, Fahai once had a connection with Xu Fengnian."
"Back then, Xu Fengnian traveled the Jianghu and met Fahai."
"When Fahai went to Wudang, Xu Fengnian was also there."
Upon hearing this, Jin Xin An's expression grew even more somber.
A hint of unease also arose in his heart.
There was a past between Xu Fengnian and Fahai.
Northern Liang occupied three prefectures, commanded three hundred thousand troops, and had been entrenched in the northwest for many years.
Xu Xiao had spent his life in battle, with countless fierce generals under his command, and six sworn sons, shaking one side.
His son, Xu Fengnian, appeared flamboyant but hid a sharp edge.
His youngest son, Xu Longxiang, had an innate Vajra body, was ranked on the heavenly pride ranking, and was rumored to be the Reincarnation of the True Martial Great Emperor.
Furthermore, he had strategists like Li Yishan assisting him.
And now, a governance Genius like Xu Weixiong.
The entire Bei Liang Royal Residence was so powerful it was intimidating.
Now, they were connected with Fahai.
The entire Tai'an City would probably not be able to rest easy.
Fahai was not only a Genius teenager with unparalleled martial arts, ranked at the top, but also a Personal Disciple of the Shaolin Sect Leader, and the future heir of Shaolin.
Shaolin, the largest School in the Jianghu, was respected by everyone in the Martial Forest.
If Northern Liang and Shaolin joined forces, even the Emperor would probably lose sleep!
Such a person must not be allowed to get too close to Northern Liang. Otherwise, it would be a major hidden danger for the Li Yang Dynasty.
That young man was unusually strange, possessing the ability to slay Heavenly Humans.
It seems, only by inviting that Human Cat out can this be resolved.
Although that Human Cat was hidden deep within the imperial palace, his cultivation was unfathomable.
Under his three thousand red threads, many Jianghu heroes had been buried.
As the behind-the-scenes controller of Zhao Gou, this grand eunuch in the palace specialized in dealing with such anomalies. Zhao Gou was ostensibly the Royal Family's intelligence and assassin organization.
In reality, it had an even more crucial mission—to hunt down those Jianghu figures who attempted to disrupt imperial prohibitions with martial force.
Since Xu Xiao pacified the Jianghu, the backbone of the Liyang Martial Forest was completely broken. Forces daring to oppose the Dynasty were almost nonexistent.
And Zhao Gou's task was to prevent the emergence of new Heavenly Human experts. The Heavenly Human Realm transcended the mortal world; even imperial power found it difficult to suppress.
The Liyang Jianghu had finally returned to peace, and to maintain this order and ensure its complete submission.
Zhao Gou, under imperial command, secretly carried out this policy, strangle all beings that could potentially grow into Heavenly Humans.
With Han Shengxuan at the helm of Zhao Gou, his actions were naturally unimpeded.
Although Fahai was extraordinary, once Han Shengxuan made a move, he would not escape death!
At the same time, within the imperial palace of Tai'an City.
Zhao Chun sat high on his throne, slowly putting down a secret letter.
"Han Shengxuan, what is your opinion on this matter?"
Han Shengxuan bowed his head, his tone respectful, "Your Majesty, rest assured, this old servant will personally act and eliminate him outside the Northern Liang borders."
Zhao Chun's expression remained unchanged, and he nodded slightly.
"Northern Liang is powerful; it must not become further entangled with Shaolin."
"However, Shaolin is ultimately a great School, overlooking the Jianghu. How do you plan to deal with it?"
"Fahai entered our Liyang, killed our people, and disrupted the Martial Forest. He deserves to be executed, and it is justifiable."
Zhao Chun nodded, then suddenly said, "I heard that Shi Zhixuan, a top figure of the Great Sui Demonic Path, has also entered Liyang."
Han Shengxuan frowned slightly, "He is most likely here for Fahai."
"Shi Zhixuan is mentally unstable and needs the evil emperor relic to be cured."
"Yang Gong's Treasure Trove opened, and the relic was taken by Fahai."
"It stands to reason that Shi Zhixuan's purpose in coming here is to reclaim that relic."
"evil emperor relic..."
Zhao Chun murmured, his eyes filled with unspoken thoughts, "People of the Jianghu, do they also deserve to be called Emperor?"
"Such a secret treasure, having entered our Liyang, should not fall into the hands of others."
As his words fell, Han Shengxuan already understood his meaning.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, this old servant will bring that relic back."
"Go."
Han Shengxuan's figure then disappeared into the empty palace.
Zhao Chun sat alone on the high platform, his expression inscrutable.
"Xu Xiao, I can tolerate a Northern Liang that is self-governing in a corner."
"I can also tolerate three hundred thousand armored troops stationed in the northwest."
"And I can even tolerate your transgressions."
"But I will never allow a hereditary King of Northern Liang to emerge."
"And I will not tolerate a Bei Liang Royal Residence colluding with Shaolin."
Somewhere within Liyang.
A middle-aged man dressed in a scholar's robe with a gentle demeanor was traveling swiftly. This was Shi Zhixuan. This man bore the name of Evil King, and his martial arts had reached the Transcendent Realm.
Along the way, he saw that people in the Jianghu were not doing well. Under the suppression of the Dynasty, martial artists found it difficult to rise.
This was indeed the only Dynasty among all the nations that could completely control the Jianghu. Xu Xiao's iron cavalry had pacified the Martial Forest back then, and its lingering might had not dissipated even now.