Lei Dongtian was sincere in his promise of 'absolutely not'. To Lei Dongtian, the Tianxuan Continent, a mere country, was nothing in his eyes.
Yun Yang sighed softly. His gaze was still a little unfocused as he pondered quietly again. This time, he was deliberating on his words.
After a long time, he finally spoke, "A few years ago, Tiantang City was suddenly bestowed with the Nine Heavens Demesne, forming the Residence of Nine Supremes! This Residence of Nine Supremes requires nine people of different cultivation attributes to enter the Residence to learn the peerless cultivation method and become the Nine Supremes … "
Yun Yang enunciated each word clearly, "These things have long been circulating among the people. I believe Brother Lei has long known about it. Even if you don't know the truth, the reason for it is clear. However, I still have to start from here."
Lei Dongtian said humbly, "I understand. I'm very interested to know the entire story of this' how '!"
Yun Yang said, "There was only one or two of the Nine Supremes in the beginning … At that time, our country's external war had already been reversed because of their intervention. Later on, as the Nine Supremes Lords continued to appear, the Nine Supremes were finally gathered! In terms of combat power, the Empire of Yutang's army was already invincible. This also meant that Yutang's opportunity to conquer the world had appeared! "
"Therefore, it finally attracted the joint forces of the four empires and seven heroes to come for the war. They dared not let us continue to grow stronger. If they continued to wait, it would be equivalent to waiting for death! "
"However, even when the four empires advanced together, the seven heroes attacked together, and the Nine Supremes Lords fought on the battlefield, appearing and disappearing mysteriously, the four empires were still defeated and their efforts were futile!"
Yun Yang sucked in a deep breath. "However, the total military power of the four empires and seven heroes still far exceeded what Yutang could defend against. To put it in the simplest and most straightforward way, even if the lives of five of their warriors were exchanged for one of ours, as long as this war continues, the Empire of Yutang would still be unable to sustain itself and its defeat would be inevitable!"
"Even with the help of the Nine Supremes Lords, we can barely maintain the stability of the war and not lose an inch of land! However, it's absolutely impossible for us to continue expanding. Moreover, after many years of war, the strength of the nation and its people have long been extremely lacking. Fighting a war will always cost money! "
"It's the same for our country. The other four countries and seven heroes are also suffering. Their losses are even greater than our country's. It's just that they are cooperating with each other and supporting each other, not allowing any one of them to collapse. They are also able to hold on, causing both sides to fall into a stalemate and a dangerous balance."
"Finally, in the winter of the year before last, both sides stopped fighting."
"Everyone needs to recuperate."
"In fact, our country is also relieved by the armistice this time. Back then, my father had even sighed and said that as long as the Empire of Yutang had three years to recuperate, the Nine Supremes' might would be enough to conquer the world and conquer Tianxuan! "
"At that time, we were all very happy, because this eternal war was finally over!"
Yun Yang's expression was solemn. "However, in the third month of last year, a war report suddenly came like a bolt from the blue. When the Nine Supremes Lords went out to carry out a secret mission, their whereabouts were inexplicably exposed. In the battle of Tianxuan Cliff, the entire army was annihilated and the Nine Supremes were no more! When the news came back, the entire Empire of Yutang was in a daze! It's just that this matter has dealt a huge blow to us! "
Lei Dongtian nodded and sighed as well. "That's right. Everyone feels the same way. Putting ourselves in their shoes, such a blow isn't something an ordinary person can withstand …"
"However, after a year, there was suddenly news that the Nine Supremes Lords had begun their revenge, targeting everyone who was involved in the plot against the Nine Supremes! The news itself was secondary. The key was that this news also revealed another fact – there were still people alive among the Nine Supremes Lords! "
"The nation was in jubilation then!"
"Although only one of the Nine Supremes Lords reappeared, we don't know if he was the only one left. However, to all the citizens of the Empire of Yutang, it was no small matter. Everyone felt that they had seen hope, that Yutang wouldn't fall, that the nation wouldn't be annihilated. "
"At that time, even though we didn't know which one of the Nine Supremes Lords was alive, everyone was hoping, praying, and wishing them well. It didn't matter who it was, as long as one of the Nine Supremes was still alive!"
"At that time, even His Majesty the Emperor was very excited. The Nine Supremes' revenge pointed to the Four Seasons Tower, and all the enemies pointed out by the Nine Supremes were strictly punished!"
"During that time, as long as the Nine Supremes Lords said it, there was no need for evidence, no need for investigation, and the person could be convicted and punished!"
Yun Yang said seriously, "Brother Lei, you can imagine how much our country values our heroes!"
Lei Dongtian sighed. "That's right!"
Although Lei Dongtian did not place much importance on worldly imperial power, to be able to worship someone to such an extent, to be so highly valued and even worshipped, even he could not help but be fascinated!
"However, the Nine Supremes Lords have never really shown up!"
"The Nine Supremes Lords have only been carrying out their revenge operations, continuously finding out the spies lurking in Yutang. We, Yutang's officials, have been dealing with the aftermath … This situation has been going on for a year, until now. "
Yun Yang's expression was extremely solemn. "However, until today, we were shocked to realize that everything seemed to have gone out of control."
"Out of control?" Lei Dongtian raised his eyebrows.
"Yes, out of control."
Yun Yang heaved a long sigh. "It was at this time that the surviving Nine Supremes Lords appeared. Only then did everyone confirm that the only survivor of the Nine Supremes was Lord Supreme Wind."
"Since Lord Supreme Wind's reappearance, not only was his existence inspiring, the first thing he did after his reappearance was to help us defeat Dongxuan's army."
"Many things that happened after that made people feel that everything he did was beneficial to the country, that he spared no effort for the country and its people." Yun Yang sighed, "Therefore, we no longer had any doubts … that it was indeed Lord Supreme Wind."
"However, something huge happened in the dark, something that we've only confirmed recently." Yun Yang said worriedly, "The forces that originally belonged to the Nine Supremes Lords, the subordinates of the so-called Nine Heavens Dictum, did not lose control due to the lack of a leader during the days when the Nine Supremes Lords went missing. They were always under the country's control and their actions were restrained!"
"However, since Lord Supreme Wind returned, these men started to disappear gradually, leaving the country's control bit by bit. Eventually, their whereabouts were unknown."
Yun Yang sighed deeply.
Lei Dongtian's expression changed as well. "How is this possible? A country's military force should always be under the country's control. How could it suddenly disappear? Lose control? Could it be that these people are all dead? "
"They're not dead!" Yun Yang chuckled bitterly. "However, they're no longer contributing to the country. They're only serving this Lord Supreme Wind who's still alive. "
"This is getting more and more interesting." Lei Dongtian smiled playfully.
With his rich experience and Yun Yang's narration, he naturally knew the crux of the matter!
Obviously, there was something wrong with the Nine Supremes Supreme Wind who was still alive!
Perhaps, this was the other main reason why Yun Yang was willing to compromise, to accept his temptation and betray his country's secrets.
While Lei Dongtian's interest was piqued, his suspicion towards Yun Yang had lowered a notch.
"Of course, it's a big deal for so many people to go missing. However, the momentum that Yutang's higher-ups have created for the Nine Supremes Lords has been built up. Not only has the Nine Supremes' prestige been restored, it's even greater than before."
Yun Yang chuckled bitterly. "Therefore, no matter how suspicious we are, we can only remain as suspicions …"
Lei Dongtian nodded and sighed, "That's right. This matter is indeed confusing. It's hard to predict and even harder to take action."
"In the meantime, we can only observe and hope that everything is just a misunderstanding, or that Supreme Wind has other arrangements!"
"However, not long ago, another major incident happened!" Yun Yang's expression was extremely somber. "This time, Lord Supreme Wind has gone up against Yutang's elder, the tutor of three generations of emperors, an old official of four dynasties, a master of literature, a scholar's grandmaster, and the leader of the literati, He Hanqing!"
Lei Dongtian beamed. "I've heard of this before. I heard that this Old Sir He is also …"
Yun Yang said faintly, "This Lord Supreme Wind has said that our Lord He Hanqing, who is almost ninety years old, is from the Four Seasons Tower!"
"He has also said that Lord He is Supreme Lord Spring Frost, one of the four Supreme Lords who are the backbone of the Four Seasons Tower!"
Yun Yang wore a mocking expression on his face. "How hilarious is this?"
Lei Dongtian said, "But why did I hear that this Lord He is Supreme Lord Spring Frost himself?"
Yun Yang's expression was sorrowful. He did not speak for a long time, only speaking in a low voice after a long period of dejection, "Brother Lei, you're not the only one who has this thought. I'm afraid the whole world 'knows' that Old Sir He is Supreme Lord Spring Frost! However, is what the world 'knows' the truth? "
He sighed in grief and indignation. "I wonder if Brother Lei knows that Old Sir He is almost ninety years old this year. His face is covered with age spots that only an ordinary old man would have … In his lifetime, he has trained more than ten thousand talents for Yutang's civil administration!"
Lei Dongtian was moved.
Any cultivator, even the most ordinary beginner of the peak realm, should have a lifespan of more than a hundred years. It was impossible for him to have age spots like an ordinary person, unless that person was really an ordinary old man of eighty or ninety years old!
"Among all the high officials of Yutang's civil administration, seventy percent of them are Old Sir He's disciples!"
Yun Yang emphasized each and every word.
"His Majesty's father is Old Sir He's disciple. Even His Majesty himself has been taught by Old Sir He, and His Highness the crown prince is also Old Sir He's disciple! "
"Old Sir He has given his all for Yutang in this lifetime … If he had even the slightest bit of malicious intent … he could have destroyed Yutang in an instant at any time. Yutang would have long ceased to exist in this world."
Lei Dongtian's gaze was thoughtful. "Then … this Old Sir He is not from the Four Seasons Tower?"
Yun Yang's expression was one of extreme sadness, yet he did not want to speak.
Lei Dongtian was shaken.
If this was the case, then the conspiracy that Yutang was facing now was too terrifying!
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