After discovering that his Sudden Inspiration was unable to find Lilia's location, Fang Xingjian decided to place his target on the evil god's descent.
Since Purple Robed Mages were also involved, he would naturally be able to track them during the ritual and find traces of Lilia.
The next day, the news of Fang Xingjian coming out of seclusion spread throughout the entire academy. Listening to Zhou Xingwen's report, Fang Xingjian found out about the situation in the Great Western Region during the time he had been away.
Just as Fang Xingjian had been cultivating in seclusion, striving for the Nine-Tiered Heavens, a mysterious Divine level expert had infiltrated the academy.
However, the academy was no longer the same as before. Almost all the core members had the reinforcements from the ninth level of the mystical prints, and there were also three Divine level experts — the Fourth Prince, Prince Philip, and Tyrande — keeping watch. Not only had they chased away the infiltrator, but they had also dealt him with serious injuries.
Other than them, the Governor and the Head of Department had all reached three tiers of Demigod. Even Zhou Xingwen, Robert, Rota, Ferdinand, and the others had all become level 29 Conferred Knights with the help of the ninth level of the mystical prints.
The academy's abilities were at the top, and it had become a top-notch influence in the Empire.
In the Xingwu Region, there were also unknown Mages who attempted to infiltrate but were fended off by the three Divine level experts — Lan Yue, Blue Sacred Moonlight, and the Astral Ancestor.
After being suppressed by Fang Xingjian previously, the Northern Ice Region had been forged into an iron bucket by the Holy Light Clan. Under the lead of the Holy Light Clan's head, Jacob, everyone was loyal to Fang Xingjian.
With that, out of the Empire's eight regions, the Great Western Region, the Northern Ice Region, and the Xingwu Region were all under the control of the Second Prince's faction, or rather, Fang Xingjian.
Zhou Xingwen stood before Fang Xingjian and said, "Xingjian, the spies that the Second Prince left behind in the palace have all been eliminated. The entire palace is now controlled by batches of mysterious experts, and there are even unfamiliar Divine level experts entering and leaving the place."
Fang Xingjian's brows twitched. "Unfamiliar Divine level experts?"
"That's right." Zhou Xingwen said, "All the major powers in the world have never given up on infiltrating the Imperial Palace. All kinds of attendants and maids have been bribed."
As the center of the world, the Imperial Palace would always be a place of concern for all the influences and organizations in the world. Whether it was Prince Philip, the Fourth Prince, the Second Prince, or the other top-notch influences, they would definitely have their own eyes and ears in the Imperial Palace. It was just that the strength and location of their eyes and ears were different.
This kind of thing was also a situation that would always happen despite the prohibition of every dynasty.
Zhou Xingwen continued to say, "However, ever since His Majesty reformed the manpower in the palace over a month ago, all the spies from all the influences have been eliminated. Instead, a large number of mysterious experts have appeared. There were even Demigods from the Steel Lion Kingdom who tried to sneak in from the northern plains. However, they were killed on the spot by the guards."
Fang Xingjian nodded as the information about Shang appeared in his mind.
Now that he had both the mystical prints and the Sudden Inspiration of a tier four Divine level expert, his guesses were getting increasingly accurate. Although he could not give a concrete reason, he could guess that this matter must have something to do with 'Shang'. He had a feeling of confidence in the past and future.
Zhou Xingwen continued, "This evil god summoning ritual isn't just the Krieg royal family. Even the Gold, Red, Black, and Purple faction Mages are all present. The implications are so great that it can change the tides of history. "Other than the Holy See of Truth, there's probably no one else who can change the fact that this matter is bound to happen."
Fang Xingjian nodded. "Make some preparations. I'm going to the Imperial Capital."
Zhou Xingwen was taken aback and quickly tried to persuade him, "Xingjian, I know that your sword arts are unrivalled in the world, but the waters in the Imperial Capital are unimaginably deep. It's not just that Alexander is a tier five Divine level expert. Each of the Gold, Red, Black, and Purple Mage Kings is stronger than Alexander. There's also the mysterious expert who has suddenly appeared in the palace. "As the Mage Association's archenemy for ten million years, the Holy See of Truth will definitely not sit by and watch as the evil god descends. This is like a huge vortex, and those who are involved will be crushed into pieces. Why don't we just sit by and watch from the sidelines?"
Fang Xingjian shook his head. How could he not know that the evil god summoning ritual had already turned into a huge storm that involved the Ancient Path of Hell, Shang, the Mage Association, and the Holy See of Truth? Even the Steel Lion Kingdom in the north and the Sand Country in the east would not sit by and watch. It was possible that they would be waiting to take advantage of the situation.
Even with Fang Xingjian's current Celestial Eradication Sword Formation and his cultivation at tier four of the Divine level, he would still be in danger of dying in the storm.
However, Lilia's traces were within it. Moreover, his Sudden Inspiration's reaction also told him that the evil god summoning ritual this time around had a wide range of implications. Even if he were to hide, he would not be able to avoid it.
Just as Fang Xingjian and Zhou Xingwen were discussing things, Head of Department James suddenly barged in.
James's lifespan was nearing its end, but he had been unable to attain a breakthrough after much effort. He looked like he was getting old.
However, with the reinforcement from the nine levels of the mystical prints and the endless wealth and resources provided by Fang Xingjian, he had reached three tiers of perfection in the Demigod realm. Not only had his lifespan increased once again, but his black hair had also grown out and his skin was taut. He no longer looked old, and he had regained the appearance he had when he was in his middle age.
However, right now, his countenance was grim, and there were flames of fury flashing in his eyes.
Seeing James in such a state, Fang Xingjian asked, "What's wrong, Head of Department?"
James said, "Xingjian, I'm going to make a trip to the Imperial Capital. With you holding down the fort in the Great Western Region, I'm already at ease."
Fang Xingjian asked puzzledly, "Why are you going to the Imperial Capital? "To be honest, the Imperial Capital is filled with danger right now. It's unfathomable, and experts from all over have gathered there. Even if I were to head there, I wouldn't have complete confidence. If you were to head there with your current abilities …"
James let out a bitter laugh. How could he not know how dangerous the Imperial Capital was right now? However, he had no reason not to go.
He said, "The Second Prince's only descendant is left in the Imperial Capital, but he's being bullied and his life is in danger. I have no choice but to go. "
It turned out that the Second Prince's only son had been staying in the Imperial Capital all this while. A few days ago, he had sent a message asking for help from the Great Western Region.
As a veteran of the Second Prince's faction, James naturally could not sit by and watch as the Young Master fell into danger. However, he also knew that the Imperial Capital was like a huge vortex right now. Once he was swept into it, he would be in danger of dying horribly.
Therefore, he said, "Xingjian, the Imperial Capital is filled with danger right now. This time around, I'll go alone and think of a way to deal with the situation. It's best if you don't take the risk. "Right now, you're a thorn in His Majesty's flesh. Once you head over, it'll be too dangerous. You might as well stay in the Great Western Region and wait for the outcome of this matter."
Fang Xingjian stood up, walked up to James, and said, "Head of Department, I owe the Second Prince a favor. Although his whereabouts are currently unknown, how can I watch as his son is humiliated?"
Although Fang Xingjian had almost no emotions, he still knew some principles of human relations. Moreover, he had always treated them as the code of conduct in order to prevent himself from losing control and doing whatever he wanted.
He looked at James seriously and said, "I'm destined to head to the Imperial Capital for the evil god ritual this time around. Leave the matter with the Second Prince to me. "You should take this opportunity to stay in the Great Western Region. With your current cultivation and the effects of the tenth level of the mystical prints, you'll probably be able to step into the Divine level soon. By then, you'll be of even greater help to us."
Under Fang Xingjian's persuasion, James finally agreed to this request.
In order to head to the Imperial Capital in a stronger state, Fang Xingjian first made a trip to Wang Xiaoyan's and Fang Qian's place to take a look at the situation of the Panwu Heavenly Raiment's modification of the Divine Sword.
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