Time flew by, and five days passed in a blink of an eye.
News of the Langya Heavenly Sect's destruction eventually spread.
Initially, the news only caused a stir in the several counties near the Langya Heavenly Sect.
But as disciples who escaped from the Langya Heavenly Sect gradually spread the word, more and more forces became aware of the sect's demise.
Moreover, with the detailed descriptions provided by the escaping disciples, the name of Lu Qingxuan, along with more details about the battle, became known to an increasing number of factions.
Suddenly, the names of the Northern Source County Lu王府 and Lu Qingxuan became renowned throughout the various counties.
After all, the Langya Heavenly Sect was considered a powerful sect in the Lingyun Dynasty. The fact that such a powerful sect was destroyed by a mere prince from an ordinary county mansion was astounding.
“Is this news true? I heard that the Langya Heavenly Sect had a Divine Fusion Realm expert, but this Lu Prince actually had the strength to kill him?”
“Hehe... My cousin escaped from the Langya Heavenly Sect. He saw it with his own eyes. It is said that this Lu Prince's strength is terrifying, like a god. The Divine Fusion Realm expert from the Langya Heavenly Sect was instantly killed, and even all the elders were slaughtered by this prince!”
“Tsk tsk... It seems that the Lu王府 is rising to power by stepping on the Langya Heavenly Sect. They are unstoppable!”
“Who says not? The Lu王府 was previously only a little known in a single county city. Now, it will probably become famous throughout the entire Lingyun Dynasty!”
As more and more cultivators discussed it, the news of the Langya Heavenly Sect's destruction, like wings, spread throughout the entire Lingyun Dynasty.
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Northern Source County, County Governor's Mansion.
Upon learning that Lu Qingxuan had destroyed the Langya Heavenly Sect, Yang Xuan couldn't help but express his disbelief.
“One person destroyed the Langya Heavenly Sect?”
“It seems that this Lu Prince is truly extraordinary.”
Yang Xuan put away the jade slip containing the news in his hand, his eyes narrowed.
“However, it’s good that the County Governor's Mansion has never been at odds with the Lu王府. Otherwise, we would inevitably face a reckoning!”
“I wonder what the Jing王府, which had some disagreements with the Lu王府, will do?”
At this thought, a mischievous glint appeared in Yang Xuan's eyes.
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The capital, Lingyun City, Jing王府.
Jing Wang Ling Si Yuan, upon hearing his son's report, was also stunned.
“Oh, he destroyed the Langya Heavenly Sect with his own strength!?”
“It seems that this newly appointed Lu Prince has truly obtained some great fortune!”
“Otherwise, how could Lu Qingxuan, with his meager strength, destroy the Langya Heavenly Sect!”
Listening to his father's analysis, Ling Chen, who had just reported the news, spoke up.
“Father, before the Lu王府 destroyed the other three major families in Northern Source County, Lu Qingxuan might have obtained some great fortune!”
“Otherwise, how could his strength have improved so rapidly!”
Ling Si Yuan nodded, not denying his son's assessment. Otherwise, it wouldn't explain Lu Qingxuan's rapid rise to power.
At this time, Ling Chen asked.
“Father, although the Jing王府 did not directly offend the Lu王府, the three families who were previously under the jurisdiction of our王府 killed some people from the Lu王府. It seems that the Lu王府 already holds a grudge against the Jing王府.”
“Now that the Lu Prince of the Lu王府 has risen so quickly, should our王府 make amends, sending some gifts…”
However, before Ling Chen could finish, Ling Si Yuan interrupted him, “Humph, send gifts to the Lu王府? He's just a county mansion, what makes him worthy of receiving gifts from this prince?!”
“When the Lu王府 destroyed the three families, I, the prince, did not hold them accountable for the sake of that girl Xi Yue. That was already being merciful!”
“Even if the Lu王府 holds a grudge against the Jing王府, so what? Does he really think this prince is afraid of his Lu王府!?”
“He, Lu Qingxuan, has grown so fast. People with ulterior motives will inevitably guess that he has a great fortune. Even those old guys hiding in the palace might already have their suspicions.”
Hearing this, Ling Chen's eyes widened slightly, and he asked in confusion, “Father, are you talking about those reclusive elders from the Hidden Dragon Mountain?”
Ling Si Yuan nodded, “Those old guys are the heavens of the entire Lingyun Dynasty. Even my royal brother cannot defy their will.”
“From my understanding of those old guys, they will inevitably investigate Lu Qingxuan and the entire Lu王府 thoroughly. We just have to wait, there’s nothing we need to do.”
After finishing, he got up and left.
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Meanwhile, in the palace, the Star Picking Tower.
A middle-aged man dressed in a wide-sleeved golden robe was playing chess with an elderly man with white hair and beard.
This middle-aged man was none other than the current ruler of the Lingyun Dynasty, Emperor Ling Mu Feng.
The old man opposite him was the priest of the Star Picking Tower, Yi Xuan Ji.
Ling Mu Feng, holding a black piece, placed it down and said, “Yi Lao, you once said that the Zi Wei star shone brightly north of Lingyun, indicating a great true dragon celestial born. Now, do you think this refers to Lu Qingxuan?”
Yi Xuan Ji, holding a white piece, smiled, “It is, it isn't. This old man cannot judge exactly who it is. It is up to Your Majesty to decide!”
Hearing this old guy speak in riddles again, Ling Mu Feng knew that this old man was always like this, so he didn't push the matter further.
Previously, he had followed this old man’s words, which said that a true dragon celestial was born north of Lingyun. If the royal family wanted to increase their fortune, they could marry a princess to the land north of Lingyun.
By doing so, not only could the princess gain a chance to change her own destiny, but the Lingyun Dynasty would also have the opportunity to gain some fortune.
Therefore, after careful selection and investigation, he had bestowed his daughter Ling Xi Yue to the newly appointed Lu Prince north of Lingyun.
Recently, he had just learned about Lu Qingxuan destroying the Langya Heavenly Sect, so he came here immediately to confirm it with the old guy.
Although this old man didn’t explicitly say it, he was more convinced of his answer.
In his eyes, Lu Qingxuan should be the true dragon celestial the old guy had mentioned.
Based on the information gathered, Lu Qingxuan was a rising celestial figure north of Lingyun, which aligned perfectly with the old man’s description.
Yi Xuan Ji placed a white piece down and asked, “Your Majesty, you came here not just to confirm the answer, did you?”
Ling Mu Feng, hearing this, furrowed his brows slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, “Before I came here, I went to Hidden Dragon Mountain.”
“Those guys from Hidden Dragon Mountain seemed very interested in Lu Qingxuan. They asked me about him extensively.”
“But I have a feeling that they have no intention of befriending Lu Qingxuan. Instead, they want to probe him and find something. This goes against my plans. What should Your Majesty do?”
After speaking, Ling Mu Feng placed down a black piece.
Yi Xuan Ji, after listening, showed no change in expression. His deep gaze swept over the chessboard before he slowly said:
“Your Majesty, you have already placed a piece, which represents a slight advantage. If you want to elevate the Lingyun Dynasty to a new level, I only hope that Your Majesty will see further ahead.”
“This old man can only offer Your Majesty eight words: If you gain something, you will inevitably lose something!”
With that, he placed a white piece, taking a large swathe of black pieces.
Ling Mu Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, deep in thought.
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