Yun Xiaoyao was already Yutang's publicly acknowledged Unrivaled Expert, the person with the highest cultivation base in the Aurum Hall. If even he was at his wits' end, the others' efforts would only be futile!
For a moment, they were overwhelmed with helplessness.
The calmest person was the Emperor of Yutang himself.
He sat on the throne without moving, even maintaining a relaxed state as he said faintly, "Someone from the School of Kismet State?"
"Your Majesty has been kind enough to remember the name of a small, rural sect of the martial world. This lowly one is exceptionally honored." The voice said faintly, "I beg Your Majesty to retract your order and spare the School of Kismet State."
Everyone knew that this was not a plea but a threat – a blatant threat!
The other party had infiltrated without a sound and spoken in such a brazen manner. It was obvious that he was using reality to prove one thing – the School of Kismet State could do anything they wanted!
Even if they wanted to kill you and all your civil and military officials, it would be as easy as flipping a hand – no one could stop them!
The emperor said faintly, "This matter concerns the nation's foundation. It must be considered carefully."
His gaze swept over Yun Xiaoyao briefly.
His only hope now was that Yun Xiaoyao could find this person and kill him. If he could not, he could only be threatened, compromised, and forced to submit.
The situation was clear now. The lives of the civil and military officials of the imperial court were in the other party's hands. Since the other party had come here and behaved so brazenly, it was obvious that this was an ultimatum.
The slightest disagreement would result in a massacre, and even the Emperor himself would not be able to bear the consequences of such an extreme action.
Yun Xiaoyao paled bit by bit. He had exhausted all his means but he still could not locate the other party's location. The other party was like a gust of wind. Although he knew that he was hovering above the hall, he could not lock onto him.
It was obvious that this person's cultivation base was far above his own. Not only could he not locate the other party, even if he was lucky enough to come into contact with him, he would have to return empty-handed.
The other party obviously knew what His Majesty was plotting. After waiting for a while, he said faintly, "King Yun is known as Yutang's Unrivaled Expert. Your skills are indeed unparalleled. It's a pity that people like us from the mountains still have a few tricks up our sleeves to preserve our lives. I'm afraid King Yun will have to waste his efforts to find us, won't it?"
His Majesty's heart suddenly went cold. He said in a low voice, "What do you want?"
The moment he said this, all the civil and military officials in the hall felt a strong sense of humiliation wash over them.
They were in the hall of the highest level of the country, yet they were being threatened in such a straightforward manner!
The voice said, "We only wish to cooperate closely with His Majesty the Emperor. That's all. "
The Emperor took a deep breath and said, "I need time to discuss with the officials."
"I believe His Majesty will not make us wait for too long, right?" the voice said indifferently.
The Emperor closed his eyes and said in a flat voice, "Not bad."
"If that's the case, this commoner will come again tomorrow to listen to Your Majesty's teachings." The voice smiled faintly and then went silent.
There was silence in the hall for a long time.
Everyone's faces were ashen, and their eyes were filled with anger.
That indescribable humiliation filled everyone's heart.
The generals were all clenching their fists in anger. The civil officials' faces were purple, filled with righteous indignation.
His Majesty was silent for a moment before he said, "Today's incident has made me completely understand one thing."
No one spoke. Only the Emperor's voice reverberated in the hall, "I understand now. This world is a world where martial arts are respected. In this world, martial arts is higher than imperial power. It is not something that can be ignored or ignored just because we do not value it."
"I only hate that I don't have invincible martial arts in this world!"
"It's better to have fists than power." His Majesty said tiredly, "I am tired. Let's end the court. "
He said that he needed to discuss with the officials, but he didn't have the authority to discuss it.
Therefore, all the officials were speechless.
If there was to be a discussion, it could have been done since everyone was here just now. The reason why it was pushed back for a day was to reclaim the last bit of dignity, the last bit of face, to keep a thin veneer.
The School of Kismet State understood this, so they did not push it too far.
Therefore, he left immediately.
He would never have thought that this one day's grace would cause such a serious consequence!
Even if it was only two hours, the School of Kismet State would still not be officially recognized by Yutang within these two hours.
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At that moment.
His Majesty and Yun Xiaoyao waited quietly in the palace.
In another four hours, the School of Kismet State's men would arrive.
Both of them understood that Supreme Cloud must not be allowed to return at this time. It was not a big deal to be temporarily threatened now.
While it would be a taboo to go back on one's words and reputation, there was no room for discussion at certain times and in certain positions!
On the contrary, once Supreme Cloud returned and confronted these people, the consequences would be unimaginable.
If Supreme Cloud were to be killed, it would be the end of everything.
As long as Supreme Cloud was still alive, there would be room for his ability to improve. One day, he would be able to finish off the School of Kismet State, just like how he dealt with the Four Seasons Tower!
This was the hope that Yutang could pin on!
Therefore, His Majesty the emperor was prepared to endure the humiliation for the greater good. A moment of forbearance would ensure his survival for a hundred years.
"They'll be here soon. They can come at any time. Perhaps, they're already waiting in the Aurum Hall."
"Yes."
"I can't believe that you and I have to face something like this on the eve of the world's unification. It's hilarious indeed. I'm probably the first, perhaps the only, emperor who has the hope of unifying the entire continent. "
"This younger brother … has nothing to say." Yun Xiaoyao was so ashamed that he almost died at once.
He could not help but feel ashamed. Compared to others, he, the publicly acknowledged Unrivaled Expert of Yutang, needed to be ashamed and responsible!
"It's alright, it's alright. However, from now on, I'm going to revise the nation's basic policy, "His Majesty said softly with his eyes half-closed.
"Hmm?" Yun Xiaoyao was rather puzzled by the Emperor of Yutang's words.
It was at this moment that they saw a person coming from the corner with quick steps.
Both of them were stunned.
Qiu Jianhan!
The person who had come was Qiu Jianhan!
Both the emperor and Yun Xiaoyao wore expressions of surprise on their faces.
How could both of them forget Qiu Jianhan's expression when he left the court yesterday, his gaze like lightning? He was so furious that he was trembling all over, barely able to walk out of the hall. Unable to hold it in any longer, he fell to the ground, spitting blood.
As a veteran general who had been through hundreds of battles, it was needless to say that he was as determined as fire with age. Today, however, he had to endure such humiliation together with the emperor he had served in the Aureate Hall of his own country. This was intolerable to Qiu Jianhan!
However, he could only endure it no matter how much he could not. Once he acted recklessly, the price he would have to pay would be the demise of Yutang's entire imperial court!
It would be the same as announcing the demise of Yutang!
Qiu Jianhan suppressed his rage, holding it in until his heart was about to explode. Finally reaching his limit, he fell to the ground, spitting blood just as he stepped out of the hall.
If he had not received Yun Yang's Endless Divine Art to recuperate his body previously, this indignation would have suffocated the old marshal to death!
He still could not take it now. After being sent back to his residence by the emperor's men, he was bedridden immediately, but he was still mumbling to himself, "The emperor is humiliated, the official must die! The official only hates the fact that I've neglected my martial skills all these years. I hate it, I hate it … "
Both of them did not expect Qiu Jianhan, who was supposed to be severely injured and barely able to get up, to appear here now!
"Elder Qiu, why have you come?" Yun Xiaoyao was the first to ask.
Qiu Jianhan's expression was dark as he said, "This official has something important to discuss with His Majesty."
Hearing this, the emperor was startled, as was Yun Xiaoyao. Then, his eyes shone as he replied, "Since it's an important matter, it should be dealt with immediately. Let us go to the royal study to talk."
Before his words echoed in the air, he had already pulled the emperor and left swiftly.
Strictly speaking, this action was immensely rude. No matter how close Yun Xiaoyao and the Emperor of Yutang were, even if they were brothers, there was still a difference between a ruler and his official. Yun Xiaoyao should not have made any decisions, let alone pulled the emperor away.
The emperor's thoughts raced, a glint of contemplation flashing across his eyes. Then, his gaze brightened as well. He did not resist and left with the flow.
In the royal study.
Qiu Jianhan, who stood in front of both of them, was suddenly shrouded in mist. When the mist dissipated, his appearance had changed. His brows were sharp, his eyes bright, his robe fluttering in the wind.
The person before him was none other than Yun Yang.
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