“So what if you’re at the top of both rankings?
In the end, aren’t you just a Great Grandmaster?
A figure in the Heavenly Human Realm being injured and even forced to retreat by a Great Grandmaster? This is a complete loss of face!” Zhao Chun exuded a chilling Aura.
Just then, a figure in a crimson python robe stumbled into the palace and knelt on the ground.
“Your old servant, Han Shengxuan, greets Your Majesty.”
Han Shengxuan was back!
He hadn’t heard that familiar voice in a long time. He saw him prostrating respectfully, not daring to lift his head even an inch.
After an unknown amount of time, a cold voice finally rang out.
“Han Shengxuan, could it be that even you are no match for that Fahai?”
Upon hearing this, Han Shengxuan immediately lowered his head and said with utmost respect, “Replying to Your Majesty.”
“This time, your old servant was overconfident and reckless, failing to fulfill Your Majesty’s command.”
“Once your old servant recovers his Origin Qi, he will surely slay that arrogant Fahai in one fell swoop!”
“Very good.”
“Then I shall wait for that day.”
“Han Shengxuan, don’t disappoint me.”
Zhao Chun’s voice was as calm as water, as if drifting from the distant sky.
Han Shengxuan immediately nodded heavily: “Please rest assured, Your Majesty!”
Just at this moment, a palace attendant hurried in.
“Your Majesty, special envoys from the Great Sui and Great Ming Dynasties request an audience!”
“Hmm?”
Zhao Chun raised an eyebrow slightly, a look of surprise on his face.
These two Dynasties did not border Li Yang and had always had little contact.
Why would they suddenly send envoys?
He did not immediately summon the envoys, his gaze sweeping over the assembled officials in the hall.
Finally, it stopped on Han Diaosi.
“Han Shengxuan, tell me, what do you think they are here for this time?”
“Replying to Your Majesty, your old servant speculates it is for the matter of Fahai.”
“Great Ming and Fahai have long-standing grudges; back then, the Grand Tutor of Great Ming and the Chief of Six Doors, Zhuge Zhengwo, died by his hand.”
“As for Great Sui, although it has no enmity with Fahai, its national power is now precarious, relying entirely on the Cihang Jingzhai for support.”
“The Sect Leader of Cihang Jingzhai, Fan Qinghui, harbors a deep hatred for Fahai.”
“Therefore, it is highly likely that the envoys from these two countries are here to join forces against Fahai.”
Zhao Chun listened and nodded slightly, his expression unchanged.
“My Li Yang is currently at its peak, its Aura like a rainbow.”
“No matter how strong that Fahai is, he is merely a martial artist.”
“Is the power of my single country not enough to suppress Fahai alone?”
“Why bother joining forces with other powers.”
Meanwhile, at Shaolin Temple.
They also received the news here.
Taixu and the others were filled with astonishment.
They never expected it!
He actually went to Li Yang!
They knew Fahai went to find Nangong Pu She.
But they didn’t expect him to travel all the way to Li Yang.
Li Yang, in this Jianghu-dominated world, was an anomaly.
In other Dynasties, Jianghu forces were powerful, even able to contend with imperial power.
Only in Li Yang was imperial power supreme, with the court above all else.
The powerful figures of Jianghu could only speak in hushed tones, not daring to flaunt their strength. Faced with the power of the government, they could only bow their heads in submission.
That year, three hundred thousand elite cavalry swept through the Martial Forest, completely crushing the backbone of Li Yang’s Jianghu! No one expected Fahai to go to such a place!
In Li Yang, although Shaolin was the Righteous Path’s foremost School and held high prestige, here, power only answered to the court and did not acknowledge the Jianghu forces!
“Alas.”
Taixu sighed, his face full of helplessness.
If he had just gone to Li Yang, that would have been fine.
But the trouble was, he actually clashed with one of Li Yang’s three great Evil Path masters, the Human Cat Han Shengxuan!
Fahai and Nangong Pu She joined forces, a string of prayer beads and a saber, severely injuring Han Diaosi and forcing the Human Cat to retreat! Everyone was shocked by their strength, but even more worried about Fahai’s situation.
Li Yang had always suppressed martial artists, and now Fahai had violated the law with his martial arts, injuring Han Shengxuan.
How could the Li Yang Emperor sit idly by?
It was likely that what awaited Fahai next would be an overwhelming torrent of wrath! Even the deployment of heavily armored cavalry would not be surprising!
To suppress the Jianghu, Li Yang would do anything!
From Taixu downwards, The Four Divine Monks and other eminent monks all looked solemn.
Shaolin had finally produced such an exceptionally talented Disciple.
If something happened to him in Li Yang, the loss would be too great.
And Wuhua, on the other hand, secretly rejoiced in his heart.
Fahai, oh Fahai, you truly still act so recklessly!
But that’s good too.
If you die, the position of abbot will naturally be mine to take. Fahai’s death was most beneficial to him.
At this moment, Kong Jian spoke: “Sect Leader Abbot, should we quickly have Fahai return?”
“Now, the Great Ming and Great Sui Dynasties, due to their grievances with Disciple Fahai, are deliberately spreading rumors unfavorable to our Shaolin.”
“Currently, the various Schools are already discontent with us.”
“Their grand efforts to sow discord must have an agenda; I fear a great war is imminent.”
“With war approaching, please ask Fahai to return.”
After listening, Taixu nodded in agreement; what Kong Jian said made sense.
Jianghu public opinion, under the intentional guidance of the two Dynasties, was becoming unfavorable to Shaolin.
The atmosphere was growing increasingly tense.
Perhaps a great upheaval would indeed break out.
So, he immediately took up his brush to write a letter, summoned a carrier pigeon, and sent the letter.
He only hoped Fahai could return soon.
Northern Liang.
They finally set foot on the land of the three prefectures of Northern Liang.
Along the way, after the battle with Han Diaosi, although there were twists and turns, they finally arrived safely.
Upon reaching Northern Liang, Xu Weixiong finally breathed a sigh of relief.
This was the King of Northern Liang’s territory!
Even the Zhao family Emperor couldn’t interfere with the affairs of the three northwestern prefectures. However, Li Yang would certainly not let this matter rest.
At this moment, those powerful officials in Tai’an City were probably already secretly plotting how to deal with Fahai.
“This is already within Northern Liang territory.”
“Stepping into Northern Liang, even the Zhao family Emperor would not dare to act rashly.”
“We are safe now.”
Fahai thanked them indifferently: “I am indebted.”
Northern Liang, for them, was like a safe harbor within Li Yang territory.
Since they were temporarily residing here, it was proper to express gratitude.
“But if Li Yang doesn’t come for me, I won’t let Li Yang off either.”
“Human Cat Han Shengxuan, this person must die!”
Xu Fengnian nodded vigorously: “Well done!”
“I fully support Brother Fahai.”
“I’ve long found that old fellow an eyesore!”
He said with a grin, but didn’t mention the other matter.
The shocking White Robe Massacre of that year, the mastermind behind it was Imperial Tutor Yuan Benxi.
And one of the accomplices was precisely Han Shengxuan!
Han Shengxuan not only had a grudge with Nangong, but also an irreconcilable hatred with Xu Fengnian.
Fahai was unwilling to let the matter rest, and Xu Fengnian naturally gave his full support.
This time, even Xu Weixiong rarely didn’t glare at him.
Xu Fengnian warmly greeted the group, busy leading them into the city.
“Alright, the matter of settling scores with Han Shengxuan can be discussed later.”
“Since you’ve come to Northern Liang, how can I not entertain you?”
“Come, I will personally host a welcoming banquet for you all.”
“Miss Li Zi, Little Monk Nan Bei, let’s go!”
The group left shortly after.
A figure suddenly appeared in the original spot.
That person, in a Confucian robe, was Evil King Shi Zhixuan!
His brow was tightly furrowed, his expression solemn.
The Evil King was full of worry.
Because he sensed that Fahai was even more difficult to deal with than before. It was becoming increasingly hard to reclaim the evil emperor relic.
With his current mental state, his strength was far from what it used to be; if he rashly tried to snatch it, it would be tantamount to courting disaster.
For now, he could only wait for Li Yang to make a move first.
“Zhao family Emperor, I hope you don’t disappoint me.”
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Li Yang, by the Great River.
Thousands of miles of river waves surged down, rolling up countless layers of snow, ceaselessly.
Xie Guanying put down his fishing rod, slowly stood up, a hint of surprise on his face.
He didn’t expect Fahai to still be alive?
This person really couldn’t be killed.