The port was dozens of miles away from Tianjing. After getting off the ship, Wei Ran went to buy a carriage. Ji Zhiyuan sat inside and the carriage started to move slowly.
She only had two people in her party. She didn't know why Yuchi Zhenjin refused to come no matter what, so she didn't force him. She only brought Wei Ran, and even Yue 'er was left behind in Town of Beginning.
"My Lord, there's indeed a reason why Yuchi didn't come." Wei Ran spoke up for Yuchi Zhenjin, which was rare, but his tone was a little unnatural.
"It's fine. I don't need to do much. I'm just here to watch the show." Ji Zhiyuan's voice drifted out from behind the curtains. "Besides, didn't the Saint Emperor summon me at the end of last year? I was cultivating on the Lotus Seat at that time, so I came to answer the summon."
"Sage Emperor …" Wei Ran's expression was slightly dazed, but he still resolutely rushed forward. After a moment of hesitation, he did not continue speaking. Even if it was just his old master, it was not within the scope of his moral precepts to talk about others behind their backs. Changing the topic, he continued, "The Sage Emperor personally carried out the task of controlling the flood, not neglecting or neglecting it. He is a very good example. The Taikang Region of the Immortal World is currently facing a great flood. If the Profound God Sect doesn't do anything, it's not worthy of being one of the Nine Greats. "
"They became lords because of their inheritance," Ji Zhiyuan said. "As long as they are strong enough, they don't need to be kind to buy people's hearts. The Mystic Divine Sect alone might not be able to go against the Sacred Dynasty. It seems that Yuchi was right. His Majesty has been ambitious ever since he ascended the throne. He intends to take back the Eight Great Realms of the Human Realm. " She suddenly thought of the Founding Ancestor of the Xia Dynasty, but Ji Yuyu couldn't be like the Founding Ancestor who burned all the cultivation manuals and killed all the cultivators. Not to mention whether the Celestial Realm would stand by and watch, the decline of the overall strength of the Human Realm would be the best excuse for the Asura Realm to attack.
The Asura Realm had long coveted the fertile land of the human world. The Battle of the Fallen Gods twenty years ago was proof.
When Wei Ran heard this, he couldn't help but think that Yuchi even said this to Ji Zhiyuan. It seemed that he was determined to be loyal. Ren Baqian sighed to himself. From the start of the Holy Dynasty until now, there was no example of an empress making decisions. After all, the empress was under the command of the heavens, and not everyone could make decisions.
He said, "The situation in Julu has improved, and several towns have begun to imitate our lord. This is a good start. However, if you want to be independent, you still have a long way to go. "
"That's enough," Ji Zhiyuan said calmly.
Wei Ran realized that she wasn't someone who was blinded by power. She had more or less been guided by him and Yuchi to get to where she was today. He couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself. He and Yuchi seemed to be longing for something, but who could tell what the future held.
After that, there was no more conversation. They arrived at the Long Moon Pavilion, which was only ten miles away from the Heavenly Capital. But near him, he suddenly stopped his horse. The yellow-brown horse gave off an uneasy expression. Only then did he realize that the bustling traffic around him had disappeared completely.
Ambush?
But not to the extent!
"What's wrong?" Ji Zhiyuan said.
"My lord, the situation isn't right." Wei Ran's gaze was like lightning as he scanned the surroundings. Suddenly, he saw two Daoists, one big and one small, sitting in the pavilion. The big Daoist's gaze shot over, and a mocking smile appeared on his face. "So it's you, you bookworm. I heard that you were demoted a long time ago, but I didn't expect you to be reduced to a situation where you have to drive a carriage. That kick of yours was really a waste! "
"Li Ku!" Wei Ran's pupils constricted slightly, but he quickly returned to normal. He said without a smile, "I heard that you were causing trouble and killed many people. Is that not enough? Are you preparing to kill your way to the Imperial Court?"
"You want to stop me?" Li Ku said.
"I am not loyal to the Holy Dynasty now," Wei Ran said.
"Oh?" Li Ku's eyes suddenly became extremely bright, releasing an extremely intimidating light. When he looked behind the curtains, his brows couldn't help but jump. It was unknown if he was mocking or mocking. "Heh..."
Wei Ran asked with a bit of hesitation. He had always been curious. "Back then, what exactly happened?"
"Back then, what exactly happened?" Li Ku replied with a question.
"I'm asking you!" Wei Ran frowned.
Li Ku said calmly, "Your teacher isn't with you? Just ask him and you'll know."
Wei Ran said, "After the battle of Deity Fall, he kicked the Holy Emperor's Yellow Qilin Horse to death. I always thought that it was related to you. He wasn't willing to tell me, which is why I came to ask you. "
A hint of admiration suddenly appeared on Li Ku's face. "Your teacher can also be considered one of the few true righteous individuals in this hateful era."
He returned to normal, saying lazily, "Bookworm, since he isn't willing to tell you, then he has his reasons. Why should I overstep my bounds and meddle in his affairs? Doesn't your school pay attention to the word 'reason'? Alright, let's hurry and leave this place. "
As soon as he finished speaking, a cloud suddenly swept over from the south, carrying a large number of ferocious deities, and descended nearby. Another carriage, pulled by three wildebeests with yellow scales, came down from the sky as if it was strolling in a courtyard, but it did not descend. Only a few shadows flashed out from it, and landed near the first ferocious deity that had descended first.
Right Minister Ban Zhao was shockingly among them. Only, his complexion wasn't all that great, it seemed like he still hadn't recovered his vitality.
These Yellow Qilin Wildebeests were precisely Yellow Qilin Horses, close relatives of dragons. They were naturally vicious, arrogant, and fearless. Together with the sturdy Yellow Qilin Horses that could block flying swords and precious weapons, they were simply sharp weapons on the battlefield. There were only a few dozen of them in the entire Jambu Kingdom, and they could be considered rare treasures. However, they didn't have the ability to soar into the sky, this was because of the divine abilities of those in the carriage.
Only now did Wei Ran know that he had barged into a battlefield.
"What happened?" Ji Zhiyuan asked from within the carriage.
Wei Ran gave a concise explanation, and then said, "My lord, don't come out for now."
Ban Zhao walked out first. His eyes passed over Li Ku's body, locking onto the carriage. When he saw who it was, his gaze became bitingly cold, but there was still a smile on his face. "Wei Ran, was it Li Ku who called you here? Is that your teacher inside? "
Wei Ran looked at him, his loose grizzled hair and forced smile, actually feeling a bit of sadness and defeat. The teachers who had previously taught him quite a few times, even his own teachers, were all previously only his students, yet it was actually like this!
He first got off the carriage, cupping his hands in greeting. "Sir." Only then did he give a reassuring reply. "I am not."
Ban Gu calmed down quite a bit, but soon afterwards, he said with a smile that wasn't a smile, "I am not? With your status, apart from today, who dares have you drive a carriage? "
A voice sounded from within that carriage, deep and gentle. "Li Ku, I have to ask you to wait a bit."
Li Ku slowly raised his head, coldly staring at the carriage. His hand slowly moved to the old flute at his waist, not giving him any face. His body surged with a powerful aura, instantly as if this pavilion was going to be supported, becoming incomparably large and tall.
Ban Gu, together with a few others, also stood out, releasing their energy domains to resist. However, all of their expressions changed.
The one in the carriage instead said to himself, "Wei Official, during these years, you weren't at this emperor's side. When this emperor encountered difficulties time and time again, I picked up the imperial memorials, wishing to hand them to you, but after waiting for a long time without anyone receiving them, only then did I realize that you weren't here. Once this habit was formed, it was hard to forget no matter how many times it happened. This emperor has long regretted the way I handled things back then, sent people to invite you many times, but you weren't willing to return, just wondering when exactly you were preparing to return. Now that I see you again, can this emperor still call you Wei Official? "
"This one's heart is already no longer in the royal court." Wei Ran still cupped his hands respectfully, but his tone was resolute.
"Truly, yesterday cannot be left behind." The voice in the carriage carried a hint of a sigh, but soon afterwards, it was no longer gentle, speaking without much emotion. "Then, what did you come for?"
"Right now, I am a small official in Giant Deer Realm's Beginnings Town." Wei Ran calmly and calmly said, "At the end of last year, His Majesty sent out a decree, asking for Suzerain to come see him. I followed Suzerain here to receive the summons."
Before the person in the carriage could say anything, an old man with triangular eyes, a round face, and abnormally thick arms shouted, "Weiran, aren't you ridiculous? You're a man, yet you've found a new customer, but it's a little girl!"
"I'm just a little girl. I'm really impolite." The curtains moved about. Ji Zhiyuan already moved to the roof of the carriage. "The previous Divine Investigator, Iron Fist Divine Arm Blade Senior has already not appeared in the world for many years. Now that he has reappeared, is he going to compete with Li Ku?"
Everyone was shocked. They were shocked that there was actually such a beautiful woman in this world. She was dressed in a gorgeous palace robe with complicated golden patterns. Her long sleeves were like water clouds, and she was wearing a gorgeous and exquisite robe that dragged the ground. She just stood there like a cluster of crystals, clear and transparent. She contained all of the beauty that the creator could give her, everything that could be imagined could be seen from her body, satisfying almost all of one's imaginations. Even those who walked out from paintings couldn't compare to a ten thousandth of her elegance. Even the sun, moon, and stars, before her, would pale in comparison.
What was even more shocking was that she didn't show the slightest bit of stage fright, able to calmly speak in front of so many experts.
Even though that elder was shocked, what was even more shocking was that after living in seclusion for so many years, he couldn't hold back his feelings, coming out to exercise his muscles and bones, yet he was recognized by the little girl he was talking about. He couldn't help but release a carefree and sky shaking roar of laughter. "This old one is straightforward and upright, calling you little girl won't change it. Little girl, this old one knows the meaning behind your words, you are undoubtedly mocking this old one for overestimating his own abilities. Fine, today, this old one will take action to restore my prestige, let the younger generation see that ginger is still spicier with age! "
He reached out his hand towards the void. A ghost head great ringed blade appeared in his hand, and then he sprinted out with three or five steps. Wherever he passed, it was as if bubbles exploded, his entire figure smashing into the energy domain where Li Ku and the others were fighting.
Ban Gu and the others couldn't help but back up, their eyes releasing a look of disbelief. "He actually broke through?"
This really was like an old tree blossoming, a miracle without a doubt.
"Good, Grandpa Deng is worthy of being someone his majesty cares about after all!" A middle-aged man at Ban Gu's side shouted passionately. "Today, this little brother will lend Grandpa Deng a helping hand, make sure this Li Ku won't be able to return!"
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