Daoist Records Department, South of the city
About half a mile north of the street, there used to be a temple. However, it had not been maintained for a long time. Later on, it was renovated by the Daoist Records Department and became a Daoist Temple.
Daoist Ye Xu could be said to be very talented. When he was young, he had been studying and studying. At the age of twenty-three, he had become the Daoist Temple's abbot.
At this point, Ye Xu frowned. Seeing that there were still people burning incense, he said, "Today, I shall hold a prayer ceremony. Come back tomorrow."
The crowd of believers dispersed. Ye Xu then instructed the Daoists, "Go back to work. Those who have nothing to do can return to their rooms and meditate."
At this point, all the Daoists had dispersed, and the hall seemed empty. The sun shone down on the hall, bringing with it some warmth. However, Ye Xu couldn't feel it at all. He paced back and forth, feeling uneasy. He stretched out his hands and rubbed his face. His expression was dark and gloomy. From time to time, he would raise his head, "Why do I feel so uneasy? Could it be because of that matter?"
"It's not my fault."
Ye Xu gritted his teeth as he spoke in a cold voice. His eyes were bloodshot. Initially, he was hesitant, but his voice became firm, "The ruler treats his subjects like his own brothers and sisters. The ruler treats his subjects like dirt, and the subjects treat their subjects like enemies. Since the dynasty doesn't care about us Daoists, and treats us like pigs and dogs, why should I work for them?"
Ye Xu mumbled to himself. All of a sudden, the door was kicked open. He looked up and saw the armored soldiers rushing in. Although he had a feeling that something bad was about to happen, he was still terrified.
"Ye Xu, you've been exposed." The leader of the soldiers laughed coldly. Ye Xu's body trembled as he turned around to escape. Another Daoist official shouted, "You still want to run? Stop!"
Ye Xu's body trembled, and he was unable to move. The leader looked at him and ordered, "Bring him away!"
Immediately, two armored soldiers rushed forward and dragged Ye Xu away. The Daoist official shook his head and said, "Ye Xu, why are you doing this? Our magical powers are given to us by the Imperial Qi. Do you think you can get away with this? With a single order, you've been stripped of your powers. "
Although he said this, the Daoist official couldn't help but feel sad. He sighed. This time, he wasn't the only person to be captured.
King Lu's Palace
King Lu held onto the booklet in his hands as he frowned. These few days, he had been feeling uneasy and uneasy. Furthermore, the information he received from the booklets was rather negative. The imperial court's army refused to engage in open warfare, and instead chose to launch sneak attacks. King Lu's army was slowly being depleted, but there was no sign of improvement. Thinking about this, King Lu's face turned gloomy, "Ai, once Xie Cheng Dong leaves, it's going to be difficult for me to move forward."
Thinking about this, King Lu's eyes narrowed. The image of Li Cheng (Blind Daoist) flashed across King Lu's mind, and he started to get suspicious. He then looked at the booklet, 'Why do I want to kill this man? Why did he escape? What happened?'
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, good news, good news." Just as he was thinking about this, Eunuch Liao sprinted into the hall, his face filled with joy. When King Lu heard this, he swept his eyes across the hall and waved his hands, signaling for the eunuchs and palace maids to retreat.
Eunuch Liao walked in and knelt down before King Lu. King Lu then picked up a cup of tea and smelled its fragrance. He then took a sip and pondered for some time before speaking, "What's the big fuss about? Where's the propriety of this? "
Eunuch Liao bowed, "Yes, this servant has been rude. However, we've received news from the Daoist Records Bureau that the Crown Prince is suspicious of Pei Zi Yun. He's secretly summoned Pei Zi Yun back to the capital city."
As he spoke, Eunuch Liao revealed a cold smile. King Lu was initially feeling a headache coming on, but when he heard the report, he stood up excitedly, "What? The Crown Prince is suspicious of Pei Zi Yun, and has summoned Pei Zi Yun back to the capital city? "
"Yes, Your Majesty. This is great news. I didn't expect the imperial court to be so short-sighted. It's been said that the previous Emperor had written a posthumous edict, expressing his suspicions of Pei Zi Yun."
"When the Crown Prince ascended to the throne and usurped the throne, he relied on Pei Zi Yun. However, now that he's surrounded us, he doesn't think he needs Pei Zi Yun anymore."
As Eunuch Liao spoke, he revealed a look of joy on his face. King Lu was indeed the chosen one. He was already in a dangerous situation, and yet the imperial court was suddenly thrown into chaos.
Seeing that King Lu was still suspicious, Eunuch Liao laughed, "There's another factor, and that is Prefecture Prince Cheng Shun."
As he spoke about King Lu's youngest brother, Eunuch Liao lowered his voice and whispered, "Prefecture Prince Cheng Shun is already old, and has a valiant personality. Although it's just for show, he's already gained a lot of prestige when he was still the Northern Marquis. If he succeeds this time, I'm afraid … There will be rumors going around that Prefecture Prince Cheng Shun has the same demeanor as Your Majesty …"
Before he could finish speaking, King Lu waved a hand to stop him from speaking further. He then laughed out loud and exhaled deeply. His eyebrows relaxed as he sat down, "I'm afraid that my youngest brother has become the second emperor!"
"The Crown Prince is so narrow-minded, how can he succeed?" King Lu laughed out coldly, before regaining his composure. He then continued reading the report in his hands, sorting it out. After some time, he spoke, "I know the Crown Prince's temperament very well. He's indecisive and indecisive. He's a man who can't tolerate others. Heaven is helping me."
As King Lu spoke, he could feel his anger dissipating. He then continued, "The report says that because of Pei Zi Yun's departure, the new and old factions are fighting against each other. Go and investigate further. If it's true, contact the spies I planted years ago, and coordinate with me to destroy this camp."
"These few years, you've been out to supervise the troops, and have some experience. This investigation is very important. You have to be careful, and do not let me down."
When Eunuch Liao heard this, he kowtowed and replied, "This servant will not hesitate to go through fire and water. I will not let down your Majesty's kindness."
Yuan Le County
Yuan Le County had a long history. It was originally a small village, and later developed into Yuan Le County. The previous dynasty changed the name to Yuan Le County, and ruled over five counties.
This mansion was located in the middle of the county, and didn't look like much. However, it was the property of a wealthy family, and thus wouldn't attract the attention of the bailiffs and local ruffians.
The blind Daoist was lying on his bed, vomiting and swallowing. He then heard a "pu" sound as he opened his eyes and spat out a mouthful of black blood onto the ground. This black blood was like acid, as soon as it touched the ground, it corroded the ground.
"The backlash from the Imperial Qi was really strong. It took me a long time to get rid of it." The blind Daoist spoke with some trepidation in his heart. The last time he had suffered from the backlash, his physical body had been damaged by the Imperial Qi. As he finished speaking, he stood up. The scholar was standing by his side, holding a document in his hands. Seeing that the blind Daoist had awoken, he handed it to him, "Your Majesty, the imperial court has sent a report to King Lu. The demonic cultivator we've planted in King Lu has also sent us this report."
"Eh?" The blind Daoist looked at the report and was taken aback. He then calmed himself down and muttered, "This report says that the Emperor is suspicious of Pei Zi Yun, and has summoned Pei Zi Yun to the capital city. Even Prefecture Prince Cheng Shun is involved?"
"Yes, your majesty. Prefecture Prince Cheng Shun is involved as well. It's been said that after Pei Zi Yun left, the camp has been divided, and there are many hidden dangers. King Lu seems to be tempted, and wants to take down the entire camp in one fell swoop." The scholar bowed as he spoke.
The blind Daoist rapped his fingers on the table as he pondered. After sometime, he spoke, "There's something wrong with this report. I feel uneasy just by reading it."
The scholar knew the Demon Emperor's intuition. He then stepped forward and asked softly, "Your Majesty, do you think the report isn't true?"
"It's hard to say. But even if it's not true, it might not be a bad thing for us. Perhaps we can beat him at his own game?" The blind Daoist stood up and took two steps forward before revealing a cold smile, "Ever since we left, King Lu has become suspicious of the demonic cultivators."
"Although it's impossible for him to know who the demonic cultivators are, the Imperial Qi has a spirit of its own. Hence, many of our generals are being ostracized."
"Since that's the case, it doesn't matter if King Lu succeeds or not. Since that's the case, why don't we make use of him."
The blind Daoist spoke as his eyes turned cold. He had wanted to make use of the Imperial Qi to achieve his goal. He didn't expect that when Pei Zi Yun arrived at Paradise, he would have to absorb the Imperial Qi and activate the Array of Ten Thousand Demonic Beasts. However, he didn't achieve his goal, and allowed Pei Zi Yun to escape.
If one were to talk about remorse, the blind Daoist would definitely feel it. However, he didn't show it on his face. He then spoke coldly, "Now that King Lu's Imperial Qi has backfired, the amount of Imperial Qi we can obtain is very little. I've made up my mind. The Reincarnation Platform shall leave Paradise and move."
When the scholar heard this, he was shocked, "Your majesty, if the Reincarnation Platform remains in Paradise, we'll still be in the same boat. If we leave, the Imperial Qi won't be merciful, and will strike like lightning."
"Hm, I know. That's why we have to prepare for a rainy day." The Blind Daoist opened his mouth, revealing his long, thin, and sharp teeth. Anyone who saw them would feel a chill down their spine, and their hair would stand on end.
"King Lu's victory was largely due to the strength of our tribe. Tell me, if we suddenly retract our strength, what will happen to him?"
"Of course, he'll revert back to his original form." The scholar mumbled.
"Yes, let Pei Zi Yun and King Lu fight to the death. At the critical moment, we retract our strength. King Lu will definitely be defeated, and the Imperial Qi will crumble. The Reincarnation Platform will then be able to leave."
"If we still have time, we can lure Pei Zi Yun into the city and gather our strength to strike him like lightning. If that's the case, our demon race will be able to survive for generations to come."
"That won't do. The Reincarnation Platform has already been constructed. I still have a few tricks up my sleeves. Even if I break off my tail and hide, I should be able to protect my foundation. It's just that I don't have the face to fight for the throne anymore." The blind Daoist spoke, his voice was filled with determination and sadness.
"Your majesty …." The scholar heard the words of the blind Daoist and mumbled to himself. Tears rolled down the corners of his eyes.
A hundred miles away from the main camp
It was early spring, and the snow was still very heavy. The mountain range that stretched for hundreds of miles was covered in snow. Up ahead, a flying mount could be seen galloping over. The horse was covered in mud and snow, and had just steadied itself when a soldier dismounted and saluted Pei Zi Yun. He then reported, "True Sovereign, we've patrolled the area, and there are no enemies within a hundred miles."
Snow fell onto the ground as six thousand cavalrymen hid within a makeshift tent and awaited further orders.
Pei Zi Yun watched on. This was the last of the cavalrymen that the Imperial Court had. The Central Plains didn't have many cavalrymen, and had lost a lot of them in the previous battles. Furthermore, the cavalrymen were special troops, and it was difficult to replenish them.
At this point, Pei Zi Yun was calculating the workings of the heavens. Between his eyebrows, a Plum Blossom appeared, indicating good or bad fortune.
"Ding!" The calculation took much longer than usual. At this point, a bell rang out, and the result appeared, "Great fortune, great misfortune."
Seeing the result, Pei Zi Yun laughed bitterly, "The workings of the heavens are messed up, and the Earth Immortals' senses are blurry as well."
Pei Zi Yun looked up at the sky, where snow was falling like a goose feather. He could feel that the heavens were messed up, and sighed, "King Lu's side indeed has some highly skilled cultivators. Their Imperial Qi has covered up the Qi of the army, and messed up the destiny of the heavens. Nobody can predict what will happen."
"But since that's the case, I have to make it even more confusing, so that nobody can predict what will happen."
Thinking up to this point, Pei Zi Yun pointed out, and a Plum Blossom appeared. The entire heavens seemed to have turned into a snowflake, and everything turned chaotic.
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