In the Starry Hall, Lord Qing, who was sitting behind a long desk, received Niu Youde's report from Shangguan Qing.
After looking through it repeatedly, Lord Qing asked, "Why don't I see the appointment of Netherworld Deputy Governor Wen Ze and the others?"
Speaking of this, Shangguan Qing's face darkened. "Your Majesty, I've asked Niu Youde. Niu Youde said that Wen Ze and the others had died in this battle. He said that he wanted the Heavenly Court to grant Wen Ze and the others the honor of mourning! In my opinion, Wen Ze and the others must have been killed by Niu Youde! "
"Hmph!" Lord Qing slammed his palm on the table and sneered, "The little bastard is getting bolder!"
A month later, the regular court meeting in the Universal Hall dispersed once again. Lord Qing's proposal to appoint the Son of Heaven Yuan Venerate Qing as the Netherworld Governor and transfer 50 million guards into Netherworld troops was passed without any obstruction. Miao Yi's various appointments for the Southern Army also received the support of the entire court, and Lord Qing did not obstruct it either.
Both Lord Qing and Miao Yi had made concessions. It could be said that they had made an exchange of benefits. Both sides were dissatisfied with each other's actions, but they had both gotten what they wanted.
After the court meeting was dismissed, Lord Qing went straight to the Heavenly Palace. Yuan Venerate Qing had already rushed back to the Heavenly Palace before the court meeting and was chatting with his mother there.
Outside the Heavenly Palace, a middle-aged man with a head of white hair and a resolute gaze stood at the side of the gate, waiting for someone.
As soon as Lord Qing arrived, the guards at the gate, including the man, bowed.
Lord Qing's gaze fell on the man and purposely stopped for him. He walked up to him and sized him up before nodding slightly. "You are still the same. Nothing has changed. Wang Dingchao, it has been many years since we last met! "
This man was Wang Dingchao, the one who had participated in the Purgatory Trial with Miao Yi all those years ago.
Hearing this, Wang Dingchao was visibly excited. He had only entered the palace to pay his respects to His Majesty once after he had obtained first place in the examination. That was the only time they had met. After not seeing each other for so many years, he really did not expect that His Majesty would be able to recognize him at a glance and specially come over to greet him.
Suppressing his excitement, Wang Dingchao replied respectfully, "Yes!"
Qing Zhu: "How is the effect of the cultivation technique that I had someone bring to you in the past?"
Wang Dingchao respectfully replied, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. The effects are very good, much better than my previous cultivation technique."
"En!" Qing Zhu reached out and patted him on the shoulder, reminding him, "Take it seriously. That's the cultivation technique of one of the 32 Star Masters. If you don't have enough cultivation resources, or if you have any difficulties, you can contact Chief Steward Shangguan directly." He turned around and added, "Shangguan, give him your contact details."
"Yes!" Shangguan Qing immediately stepped forward, took out a Star Bell, and asked Wang Dingchao to leave a Dharma Seal on it. This Star Bell was obviously a new Star Bell. One Star Bell could store the contact information of many people, so there was no need to carry a bunch of Star Bells.
Wang Dingchao made a Dharma Seal and quickly took out his own Star Bell and handed it over. It was also a new Star Bell.
After leaving their Dharma Seals, Shangguan Qing smiled and said, "You can contact me directly if you need anything in the future. Don't stand on ceremony." His attitude was quite easygoing.
Wang Dingchao cupped his hands and said, "Yes!"
"Shangguan, pass my Nine Cauldron Sword to him later." After Qing Zhu instructed Shangguan Qing, he said to Wang Dingchao, "I have a new appointment for you later. Do it well, and don't let me down!"
"Yes!" Wang Dingchao replied.
Qing Zhu patted his shoulder again, then strode into the Heavenly Valley Palace. Wang Dingchao cupped his hands and sent him off, not willing to let go for a long time.
The guards at the side looked at Wang Dingchao enviously. They had never seen His Majesty patting the shoulders of the guards so intimately. Today, they finally saw it. Speaking of Wang Dingchao, everyone who knew a little about him was filled with emotions. Wang Dingchao was truly someone that His Majesty looked favorably upon. He had been in the position of Tianjie Main Town for many years but had no future prospects. Then, he was specially transferred to the guards to be the Main Town. Now, he was already the commander of the guards. In the guards, it was very significant to advance from the Main Town to the rank of commander. There were countless guards and horses in the guards, but it was rare for someone to pass the threshold. Now, His Majesty had given him another appointment.
No one knew why His Majesty looked favorably upon him. Little did they know that Wang Dingchao was already extremely grateful in his heart. He knew that he did not know how to conduct himself well. If it wasn't for Qing Zhu who had been secretly looking after him for so many years, he was afraid that he would still be in some corner, and it would be impossible for him to reach where he was today.
A huge sword that was as white as jade and more than five feet long appeared in front of him. Holding the sword, Shangguan Qing said, "The Nine Cauldron Sword, refined from an extremely rare Odd Crystal in a crystal mine. It is extremely sharp and indestructible. It was the weapon that His Majesty used to conquer the world in his early years!"
Upon hearing that it was the weapon that Qing Zhu used to conquer the world in his early years, the guards at the side were extremely shocked. Wang Dingchao even took two steps back in fear. "I absolutely dare not accept such a precious treasure!"
Shangguan Qing said, "His Majesty said that it is bestowed to you, so it is already yours. Are you going to defy the decree?"
Wang Dingchao immediately knelt on one knee and raised both hands to accept the sword. "I will obey the decree!"
Putting the sword in Wang Dingchao's hands, Shangguan Qing said emotionally, "His Majesty has bestowed this sword to you. I hope that you will not let His Majesty down!"
"I will do my best until the day I die!" Wang Dingchao was emotional and choked with sobs.
Shangguan Qing stood at the side and waited after withdrawing his sword. Glancing sideways at Wang Dingchao, who was slowly standing up, he sighed and couldn't help but think of Niu Youde.
Back then, Niu Youde had also been appreciated by His Majesty and had been specially groomed. Niu Youde was obviously much more outstanding and capable than Wang Dingchao, so he should have been His Majesty's first choice at the beginning. However, after so many years, Niu Youde had shown extraordinary talent and was too smart, but His Majesty had detested him and wanted to get rid of him. On the other hand, Wang Dingchao, who had been silent for many years, had obtained the Nine Cauldron Sword from His Majesty. The meaning behind this was worth pondering.
The childishness on Yuan Venerate Qing's face had faded, and he had grown a short beard. His temperament had become more mature and mature.
The father and son hadn't seen each other for many years. Ever since he had been expelled from the Heavenly Palace, Yuan Venerate Qing hadn't seen his parents again. Xiahou Chengyu had repeatedly wanted to see them, but Qing Zhu had stopped him and even scolded Xiahou Chengyu for being a doting mother.
Over the years, Yuan Venerate Qing had participated in suppressing bandits in the Imperial Guard Army and had experienced dozens of big and small battles. His superiors were well aware of this, so he had naturally made great contributions and climbed up the ranks. Everyone in the know knew that Yuan Venerate Qing was the emperor after all. The Imperial Guard Army was just a stepping stone for the emperor, so it was impossible for him to be treated like an ordinary person. If he really died in battle, no one would be able to answer to him.
Yuan Venerate Qing had mixed feelings when he saw his father again. He couldn't help but recall the tragic scene of him being expelled from the palace.
After greeting him, Xiahou Chengyu hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, has my son's appointment been issued?"
"Yes." Qing Zhu nodded and looked at his son from head to toe. He said calmly, "The Governor's Mansion of the Netherworld is independent and has a strong sense of autonomy. It may seem peaceful, but in fact, a single mishap can turn it into a land of tigers and wolves. You will be attacked from all sides, and there are many things that you need to face alone. Unlike when you were in the Imperial Guards, you have to be more cautious in the Imperial Guards' Mansion. Unlike when you were in the Imperial Guards' Mansion, the situation in the local areas is more complicated. Don't think that others will be afraid of you just because you are my son.
A few days later, the 50 million troops of the Imperial Guard Army had been reorganized into the Netherworld Army. Yuan Venerate Qing, who had stayed in the Heavenly Palace for a few days, bade farewell and led the army out.
After entering the Southern Army, Yuan Venerate Qing realized that he had entered Niu Youde's territory. He recalled how he had met Niu Youde in the past and felt ashamed. He hadn't expected Niu Youde to be such a treacherous man who had toyed with his mother.
"Your Highness! Yuan Venerate Qing led the army here, but they were stopped by the guards at the star gate. They refused to allow the guards to search them, so a confrontation ensued. Yuan Venerate Qing wants to ask if Your Highness still wants the Heavenly Court's decree! "
Yang Zhaoqing entered the study to inform Miao Yi.
"Oh!" Miao Yi leaned back in his chair and thought for a moment before smiling. "He was very obedient when he asked me for money back then. Now, his temper has grown. This kid really thinks that he is capable after fighting a few battles. Without his father, he is nothing!" Miao Yi waved his hand. "Forget it! There is no need to search him. Let him in. Investigate everyone else and kill all trespassers! "
Yang Zhaoqing passed on the decree. Miao Yi also gave Yuan Venerate Qing enough face and personally came out to welcome him.
Not long after, Yuan Venerate Qing descended from the sky with over a hundred people and landed outside the residence.
Miao Yi, who was wearing a jade crown and a brocade robe, reunited with his old friends, smiled at Yuan Venerate Qing without saying a word.
Yuan Venerate Qing also looked at Miao Yi coldly. He could feel the imposing aura coming from Miao Yi.
He had been in the guards for many years, so he naturally knew about Miao Yi's reputation. He had once defeated a million elites with half a tiger flag, which no one had been able to break. The various deeds that Miao Yi had done after leaving the guards had also been widely spread within the guards. A hundred thousand men had defeated five million elites from the eastern army, which had caused an uproar within the guards. He had led 50 million troops of the netherworld to topple Hao Defang and forcefully conquered the entire southern army's territory. He had become the current Commanding Heavenly King of the southern army and caused an uproar within the guards.
In Yuan Venerate Qing's opinion, Miao Yi's actions were rebellious. However, he also knew that many people in the guards kept mentioning that Niu Youde was part of the guards and seemed to be proud of him. Moreover, Niu Youde had once established a monumental achievement in the Imperial Guards. In addition, he had repeatedly defeated those stronger than him. To the Imperial Guards who revered military achievements, many people admired Niu Youde. Some people even regarded Niu Youde as a god of war.
Most people in the guards did not know Yuan Venerate Qing's true identity, so Yuan Venerate Qing had personally heard many people mention this.
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