With a thought, he retracted the Duntan Shuttle into his personal infinite space.
Xiao Cheng Xuan stood up and stretched.
Immediately, his bones emitted a series of "crackling" sounds.
After four days of continuous, sleepless cultivation, Xiao Cheng Xuan not only felt no fatigue, but was even more energetic. His entire being radiated a captivating charm.
This was the benefit of gene evolution and the advantage of the Devouring Technique - physical evolution, eternal spirit, the strong always remain strong!
Releasing his psychic power's seal on the sleeping quarters, Xiao Cheng Xuan stepped out of the room.
Outside, Wei Chang Feng, the Master of the Name Sword Villa, his son Wei Chang Feng, the black and white Lolita, Blood Shadow Ye Yu, Ye Ding Zhi, and Si Kong Chang Feng were all standing outside respectfully.
Interestingly, a eunuch in elegant, plain court attire, his figure tall yet with an air of deference, was already waiting there.
This was Jin Xuan, the disciple of the current head of the Five Eunuchs, Zuo Qing, and also the childhood companion of King Jing Yu.
Seeing Xiao Cheng Xuan emerge from the house.
Jin Xuan's face took on a respectful expression. He stepped forward, a scroll of imperial decree in his hand.
"This servant greets Your Highness. Your Highness, this is His Majesty's decree. It concerns a secret, so it will not be read out loud. Please examine it yourself."
Xiao Cheng Xuan took the decree and opened it. The contents read: "The deeds of the Martial King fill Me with satisfaction. You are to deal with the Western Garrison Marquisate yourself!"
Upon seeing the content of the decree, Xiao Cheng Xuan's face remained emotionless. It seemed that his father had left the matter of how to deal with the Western Garrison Marquisate and the Confucian Immortal Gu Chen entirely to him.
Xiao Cheng Xuan's expression became slightly playful, a faint smile curving his lips.
He was to handle it all personally. Many in the capital wouldn't be happy to see this, would they?
Then, under the stunned gazes of those present, Xiao Cheng Xuan subtly activated his psychic power. The golden decree instantly turned to dust, scattering in the air.
"This King has read the decree's secret instructions. You may return to the capital and report."
Jin Xuan looked at Xiao Cheng Xuan respectfully, inwardly shocked by the King's domineering nature.
He then bowed and retreated.
After a morning meal at the Name Sword Villa.
After informing the Name Sword Villa that he would send the Yan and Gu families of the Southwest Dao to cooperate with them.
Under the respectful and astonished eyes of Wei Ting Lu and Wei Chang Feng.
Xiao Cheng Xuan, leading the group, rode off on his black-crowned golden eagle.
Ye Ding Zhi accompanied them. After a night of conversation with Ye Yu, Ye Ding Zhi had learned the truth and resolved to pledge his loyalty to the Martial King, repaying his great kindness.
Blood Shadow Ye Yu had reverted to his black robe state. For now, his identity remained hidden from the light of day.
The black-crowned golden eagle soared towards Qian Dong City.
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Meanwhile, in Qian Dong City, the Western Garrison Marquisate:
"Father, the court is constantly wary of our Western Garrison Marquisate, constantly pressuring us. Bei Que and Nan Jue are watching us closely. The so-called peace of the world you speak of is a bubble, ready to burst at the slightest touch!"
In the courtyard, Bai Li Cheng Feng, the heir of the Western Garrison Marquisate, dressed in battle armor, spoke to his father with some agitation.
And Bai Li Luo Chen, the Western Garrison Marquis.
His hair and beard were white, his face resolute, his aura commanding, as if facing a million troops, he would not flinch.
He was currently holding a teacup, calmly savoring the fragrance of the tea in his hand.
"Cui Ya Wan Yue, this tea, from the former capital of Western Chu, is rich and long-lasting. Good taste, good taste!"
Hearing his father's words, Bai Li Cheng Feng became even more anxious:
"Father, I don't know why the Eastern Monarch learned the Western Chu Sword Song, but the problems before us are pressing. If we handle them poorly, our Western Garrison Marquisate is likely to be shattered. Have you forgotten the fate of the Great General Ye's family?"
Seeing his son's agitation, Bai Li Luo Chen remained calm and said slowly:
"Do you think I befriended that Western Chu swordsman, the Confucian Immortal, and then spared their lives, hiding them in Qian Dong City, waiting for a day when the opportunity arises, using them to revive Western Chu, betray Bei Li, unify the world?"
Hearing his father's words, Bai Li Cheng Feng immediately knelt down: "Father, our Bai Li family has only a single heir per generation. I cannot watch the Eastern Monarch suffer!"
"Just give the order, Father. Our Breaking Wind Army will point their swords towards Tianqi. Your son will surely be the first to charge into battle!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Li Luo Chen stood up, laughing loudly: "Hahaha, keep talking, louder! Let the whole world know that our Western Garrison Marquisate is going to rebel, so that some people will spend their nights with knives, cutting off your head to offer to the emperor as a sign of loyalty."
"Father, this isn't rebellion, it's conquering the world!"
Bai Li Luo Chen's laughter abruptly stopped, his expression turning solemn:
"Bai Li Cheng Feng, I tell you, a person who has truly experienced the battlefield will never want to return there again."
"A person who understands war will never, ever, easily start a war!"
"Human desire is endless, but the blood of soldiers, when spilled, is always hot!"
Just then, Bai Li Cheng Feng was about to say something to his father, but Bai Li Luo Chen raised his hand to stop him.
Bai Li Luo Chen's stern face was now grave, his eyes filled with suspicion as he looked towards the sky.
The sky was covered, as if an oppressive dark cloud was about to bring about the end of days.
A voice, gentle as the spring breeze yet colder than a ten-thousand-year frozen lake, shattered the nerves of Bai Li Luo Chen and Bai Li Cheng Feng, echoing down from the heavens:
"Marquis, what a noble heart you have. However, this King wants to know, the heir of the Western Garrison Marquisate."
"Whose rebellion is this...to be against?"
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