After an entire day, the three thousand people of the Sky Sword Sect were led to Sword Light City by Mo Shaocong and arrived at Tianqi City through the transportation formation. pbx.m
Even though this matter shook the Nine States, and Mo Shaocong spent a day to verify its authenticity, there weren't many people waiting outside the transportation formation. Only Du Jiang led ten thousand guards to clear the way for the Sky Sword Sect.
This was the only show of courtesy the Jin dynasty had for the Sky Sword Sect. Thinking of the scene of Xie Tian's return in Tianqi City not long ago, the people of the Sky Sword Sect were a little sad, but the Sky Sword Elder's expression didn't change.
Mo Shaocong had been observing, and after discovering this, he relaxed a little. The Sky Sword Elder's indifference was in line with the submission of a sect leader in order to ensure the continuation of the sect.
"Daoist Qi, this is the Hall of Etiquette. Please come in and rest. I will go to the Divine Palace to report."
The Sky Sword Elder's surname was Qi. Mo Shaocong smiled politely and led the group in. He ordered the officials of the Hall of Etiquette to treat them well and quickly entered the palace.
Shen Feng had already calmed down. Seeing Mo Shaocong enter the hall, he asked in Silence, "How is it?"
"Your Highness, there's something fishy about this." Mo Shaocong's tone was very certain.
Shen Feng smiled and said, "That's what I think too."
Mo Shaocong's impression of Shen Feng was very perfect. The only thing he had was that he liked to make grandiose achievements. Hearing Shen Feng's words, he was quite surprised, but he smiled. "Nothing can be hidden from Your Highness."
"Hehe, to tell the truth, I was almost fooled." Shen Feng smiled, shook his head, and sighed. "The Jin dynasty hasn't been able to get a holy land to submit for three thousand years. It's impossible that it will happen before Father Emperor is born."
Mo Shaocong deeply agreed. "Although the matter of Xie Tian saving Wu Shang was sensational, it wasn't enough to make the Sky Sword Sect submit immediately. Such a humiliating thing is better than moving the sect to the three prefectures."
Shen Feng nodded. He was about to speak when a eunuch reported, "Reporting to Your Highness, Lord Xie Tian requests an audience."
"Xie Tian is here. Please come in."
Shen Feng got up and walked down the hall to greet Xie Tian. He laughed and said, "Xie Tian, you came really fast. pbx.m”
After half a month of training, Xie Tian had already gained initial control over his body. Thus, he immediately bowed and said, "Your Highness has summoned me, this subordinate does not dare to neglect you."
"Sigh, now that you mention it, I just realized that I forgot something." Shen Feng was extremely vexed. He looked at Mo Shaocong and smiled bitterly. "Xie Tian has been back for more than half a month, but the reward has not been announced. What should we do?"
Xie Tian's conferment was indeed a painful matter, because his meritorious service was too great. With Shen Feng's power as the Regent, it was impossible for him to be conferred a corresponding official position. Only the Emperor could do so.
Mo Shaocong sighed. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he said to Xie Tian, "Xie Tian, I'll have to trouble you to wait a little longer. Only His Majesty can bestow you a title."
"Yes." Xie Tian didn't have the time to refuse. He immediately asked, "Your Highness, Lord Mo, this subordinate heard that Sky Sword Sect submitted to …"
Shen Feng smiled. "This is why I called you here. Xie Tian, what do you think?"
Xie Tian pondered for a moment and bowed. "This subordinate thinks that there is something strange about this matter."
"Oh? Tell me the details. "
Xie Tian's words were similar to Mo Shaocong's. Shen Feng and Mo Shaocong laughed. "As expected of the brave and intelligent Xie Tian. Even though he is young, he is qualified to take on heavy responsibilities."
"So Your Highness and Lord Mo also think so …"
Xie Tian heaved a sigh of relief. However, he couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, since there is something strange about this matter, how should we deal with it?"
This was the problem that troubled Shen Feng and Mo Shaocong.
First of all, they couldn't be sure that there was something strange about this matter. Secondly, even if there was something strange, could the Jin Dynasty refuse?
"This isn't easy …" Mo Shaocong shook his head and sighed. "If we refuse, the cultivation world of the Nine States will inevitably think that we have a guilty conscience. Sigh …"
"If Father …" Shen Feng also sighed. He turned to look at Xie Tian. "Xie Tian, do you have a good plan?"
Xie Tian frowned and thought hard. Although he was intelligent, he didn't have any experience when it came to a confrontation between forces. Moreover, he couldn't figure out the Sky Sword Sect's goal.
"This subordinate is ashamed. I can't think of a good plan at the moment."
Shen Feng smiled gently. "It's not your fault. You have never participated in politics before. It is rare enough that you can see through the Sky Sword Sect. I have made things difficult for you."
"Your Highness, could it be that you have a plan?" Mo Shaocong asked happily when he saw Shen Feng's calm expression.
Shen Feng smiled faintly. "If there is something strange about this matter, the Sky Sword Elder is risking the reputation and strength of the entire Sky Sword Sect. Since he has the guts to come to us, do you think our dynasty doesn't have the guts to swallow it?"
Xie Tian and Mo Shaocong were shocked when they heard this. They said in unison, "Your Highness, could it be that you want to beat them at their own game?"
"That's right, I want to beat them at their own game!"
Divine Wind's expression turned serious and she coldly said, "Father hasn't come out yet, and the cultivation world of Nine Regions has provoked them time and time again. If we continue to defend and not attack, it will only make those people more and more courageous. Instead of that, we might as well open the door and welcome them in, and let them suffer enough!"
"This plan …" Mo Shaocong frowned and thought for a long time. He said slowly, "If it is just the Sky Sword Sect, this subject thinks it can work!"
Shen Feng was overjoyed and looked at Xie Tian. "Xie Tian, what do you think?"
The doubt in Xie Tian's heart couldn't be dispelled. When he heard Shen Feng's question, he could only smile bitterly. "Your Highness, this subordinate doesn't have much experience. It is better for Your Highness to discuss this matter with the other lords."
"Haha, you are too humble." Shen Feng didn't mind. He smiled. "Alright, you don't have to worry about this. Go back and cultivate. If you have any needs, just say the word. This Emperor can open the divine storehouse for you!"
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Not long after Xie Tian left the divine palace, the sound of a bell resounded throughout the divine palace.
Shen Feng's expression changed drastically. He turned to look at the depths of the divine palace and cried out, "Heart Nurturing Palace Hall!"
"His Majesty has made a move!" Mo Shaocong was wild with joy. He yelled, "Your Highness, this is the summoning bell of the Mental Cultivation Palace Hall. Please hurry to the Mental Cultivation Palace Hall. This subject will summon the officials immediately!"
After the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, Shen Feng, Shen Wei, and Shen Xiu had arrived. Led by Shen Ji, dozens of first-rank officials of the Jin dynasty half-knelt outside the Yangxin Palace.
"Your son, Shen Feng, pays his respects to father!"
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"Ahem, get up."
Shenshao's voice was very weak and powerless, causing everyone's heart to palpitate. At this moment, Shenshao spoke again, "In the Celestial Execution Battle, I was heavily injured, and only now have I recovered a little. Did anything big happen recently?"
Hearing this, all the ministers heaved a sigh of relief. Shen Feng narrowed his eyes and stepped forward to pay his respects. "Father, while you were away, the Nine Prefectures were in turmoil …"
After telling everything that happened after the Celestial Execution Battle, the Mental Cultivation Palace Hall was silent for a long time. Then, a weak laughter sounded, "Hehe, Xie Tian …"
From this laughter, everyone could hear how much Shenshao valued and loved Xie Tian. At this moment, Shen Feng spoke again, "Father, today, Sky Sword Sect requests to submit to the Jin dynasty, I wonder …"
"Sky Sword Sect?" Shenshao's voice turned cold. "Humph, tell that old Sky Sword Sect, if he wants to submit, he has to kowtow to Wu Shang three times!"
Shen Feng accepted the order. "Yes, Your Majesty. When will you come out of seclusion?"
"At least ten days." Shenshao sighed. "In ten days, I will come out of seclusion to preside over the matter of Sky Sword Sect's submission. Ministers, go handle it."
"Yes!"
There was no more sound from the Yangxin Palace Hall. Everyone accepted the order and left excitedly. Only Shen Ji looked at the door of the Yangxin Palace Hall in confusion.
"Father, you love Shen Ji the most. Why don't you say anything to her …"
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