The Tai Qing Palace, like the Nine Peaks Academy, temporarily stopped.
But the news about Chang 'an still gradually began to spread in the Central Region.
Ordinary people only heard it as a legend, but those who paid attention would not take it lightly.
Soon, more than one group of people on the Central Region crossed the sea to the Eastern Border.
One group of people was from the famous Sacred Evolution Mansion.
When they arrived at the coast of the Eastern Border, they formally submitted a letter and asked to see the City Lord of Chang 'an.
The name of the Sacred Evolution Mansion was still sacred to scholars everywhere.
Even in the Eastern Border, Cao Ranran and the others became serious when they heard about it.
They immediately tried to report to Chang 'an from the Central Region.
But a moment later, they received a reply, ordering them to go to Chang 'an.
"There's a reply so soon?"
The people of the Sacred Evolution Mansion looked at each other.
It seemed that there were many cultivators above the ninth state here. Among them, there might be Confucian scholars who knew how to read words.
But if not, how could the Tai Qing Palace and the Nine Peaks Academy be defeated?
In the Central Region, the Nine Peaks Academy was a giant that could be compared with the Sacred Evolution Mansion.
Thinking of this, everyone was relieved and followed Cao Ranran to Chang 'an.
However, on the way, the eyes of the young man in the lead suddenly flashed.
"Did there used to be so many private schools in the Eastern Border?"
Cao Ranran shook her head. "No, these were all brought by Chang 'an. It has only been a few months since then."
The man named Kong Yuan was even more surprised.
"If this place has always been full of literary talent and talents, then these private schools can play a role.
But if there has never been such a tradition, can hundreds of millions of scholars appear out of thin air in a few months? "
Hearing this, Cao Ranran couldn't help but laugh. "Sir, you misunderstand. These schools are open to men and women, old and young, with or without literary talent. They don't study profound classical essays, but mainly to learn how to read and write."
Hearing this, Kong Yuan's face darkened. "Isn't that playing the lute to a cow? It's ridiculous. "
The smile on Cao Ranran's face gradually disappeared. "Sir, you must be joking. The saints once said that education is open to all. Why should we care about who is studying? Isn't it wonderful to let literary talent spread all over the world?"
Kong Yuan said coldly, "The Sage once said that the people can be led by others, but not by others. There is no discrimination in education. It has always been said that we are scholars. Don't distort the classics."
Cao Ranran's expression suddenly became serious, "Mister Kong, please. I have always thought that the Sage's sentence should be 'If the people can be used, let them be; if they can't be used, let them be'. Enlightening the world is the way of the Sage."
"You're just a villager from the eastern wilderness. You've been reading too much. What do you know about the path of a saint?"
Kong Yuan flicked his sleeve, beckoning his companions to leave. "Chang 'an's conduct shows how high his level is. He is not worthy of our discussion. Let's go!"
Cao Ranran was dumbfounded. "Is this how the Saint Evolution Mansion interprets the saint scriptures?"
In the Daming Palace in Chang 'an, Zhang Dongyun smiled.
It was likely that Kong Yuan and the others had purposely explained things in such a way so that it would be easier for them to act.
"It's still the same as before …"
In a light illusion in front of Zhang Dongyun, Shen Herong's sigh was heard.
"It might even get worse." Zhang Dongyun said indifferently, "If it's not so, it won't be easy to make up for the loss we caused them."
Shen Herong didn't say anything. He just sighed again.
She was outside Chang 'an. She had already arrived near Kong Yuan, Cao Ranran, and the others.
When the people of the Saint Evolution Mansion wanted to leave, she used her family's territory to trap them all.
Before Cao Ranran could even react, Kong Yuan and the others had already been taken away.
They were all in the Invincible City. With Zhang Dongyun's help, in Cao Ranran's eyes, it was the mysterious Mister He who helped them.
Kong Yuan was a great scholar in the Ninth Realm.
No matter what his character was like, as a direct disciple of the Saint Evolution Mansion, his strength was indeed extraordinary.
Cao Ranran merely stood together with Kong Yuan and looked at his literary talent that soared into the clouds. He could feel that if he was at the same level as Kong Yuan, Kong Yuan's strength would definitely be above his, making him feel ashamed of his inferiority.
Although she had broken through to the Tenth Realm and had already become a great scholar, it would still take some effort to take down Kong Yuan and the others. There might even be a few fish that escaped the net.
But Mister He didn't hesitate at all. He captured everyone in an instant.
That mysterious Mister He's strength was indeed extraordinary …
While Cao Ranran was thinking, she witnessed Mister He's territory. She also had some enlightenment about her own literary works. She felt that she had benefited a lot.
Shen Herong, who had transformed into "Mister He," looked at Kong Yuan, who was still clamoring in her territory, and couldn't help but shake her head slightly.
After returning to Chang 'an, she directly handed him over to Mister Dark Cloud and didn't pay any more attention to him.
Master Zhang, who was in the Great Ming Palace, was feeling very happy.
Although Kong Yuan and the others didn't take the initiative to attack and just left, they were now in the vicinity of Invincible City.
Shen Herong took action to trap them with her territory. When they tried to resist and break free, Kong Yuan, a Ninth Realm Confucian cultivator, immediately gave Master Zhang 1,000 Guardian Experience Points.
"When my little sister was here, she wasn't so unsightly."
Shen Herong stepped into the main hall. "Each generation is worse than the last."
Zhang Dongyun smiled faintly. "In their eyes, you're the wrong person."
Shen Herong shook her head. She went to the chair and sat on it.
Zhang Dongyun reached out and swiped in the air.
Thus, a light illusion appeared in the main hall, reflecting the scene outside Chang 'an.
Among them, Zhuo Zui was leading a Taoist nun to Chang 'an as a guide.
Seeing this Taoist nun, Shen Herong raised his eyebrows slightly. "If my little sister is not mistaken, this is Jin Xiaoxiao from the Righteous Sect, right?"
"Yes." Zhang Dongyun nodded.
The Sacred Evolving Palace and the Nine Peaks Academy didn't get along. It was rumored that someone from the Nine Peaks Academy was defeated in Chang 'an, so they sent someone to scout the way.
Similarly, the Righteous Sect was currently fighting with the Tai Qing Palace. It was said that some disciples of the Tai Qing Palace were defeated in Chang 'an, so they also sent someone to contact them.
However, just by looking at the representatives of both sides, one could see their attitudes.
Although Kong Yuan was a descendant of the Kong family of the Sacred Evolving Palace, he wasn't a direct descendant and wasn't a Confucian Grandmaster.
As the first emissary, he was naturally qualified to be one of them.
But compared to the Righteous Sect, it was a completely different matter.
Jin Xiaoxiao, "Deep Clouds and Phoenix Cry", was the Elder of the Righteous Sect. Her cultivation was at the Third Realm of Taoist Nascent Soul, which was the Twelfth Realm of Taoist Cultivation. She was one of the few masters of the Righteous Sect under Immortal Cheng Yang.
Her coming here in person was basically second only to Immortal Cheng Yang.
Of course, according to the information that Zhang Dongyun had before, Immortal Cheng Yang couldn't come here in person at this moment.
The Righteous Sect was being attacked by the Tai Qing Palace's Sect Master, Peng Ziling, and was in a life-and-death situation.
Even if Immortal Cheng Yang had the ability to split his mind, he didn't dare to be distracted at this moment. He had to concentrate on fighting against the Tai Qing Palace.
It was fine if he couldn't come, but Jin Xiaoxiao's appearance in Chang 'an surprised Zhang Dongyun and Shen Herong.
After all, she was one of the few masters under Immortal Cheng Yang. The Righteous Sect was in a critical situation and urgently needed every bit of strength.
"Elder Jin, why are you here?"
Mister Dark Cloud asked when he saw the other party.
Jin Xiaoxiao made a Taoist bow to him. "Our sect is in a critical situation. I, I, am here to ask for your help. Please forgive me for not being able to stay for long. I'll have to leave soon. I sincerely hope that the City Lord of Chang 'an will grant me an audience."
Mr. Dark Cloud looked her up and down. "Chang 'an has its own pace and won't break it for others. If you're talking about joining forces to fight against the Tai Qing Palace, you don't have to. A mere Tai Qing Palace can't stop my Emperor."
Hearing this, Jin Xiaoxiao's heart sank.
Whether the other party really had this idea or intended to raise the price, such an answer was not a good sign for her trip.
She just didn't know that the other party dared to look down on the Tai Qing Palace and the Righteous Sect. Was it a bluff to bargain, or was he really confident?
Jin Xiaoxiao didn't think too much about it.
On the one hand, she didn't have time to waste. On the other hand, it was not her style.
"The City Lord of Chang 'an has come to the Central Region. Our sect is willing to meet you here to facilitate the operation of Chang' an."
Jin Xiaoxiao said bluntly, "I dare not interfere with the pace of Chang 'an. It should be decided by the City Lord of Chang' an. Our sect is only waiting for good news."
Hearing this, Mr. Dark Cloud looked her up and down again, and then nodded. "Fellow cultivator, you're really straightforward. In this case, I can inform Her Majesty for you. But I can't guarantee whether Her Majesty will grant you an audience."
"Of course. Thank you, Fellow Daoist." Jin Xiaoxiao was finally able to relax a little.
In the Daming Palace, Shen Herong smiled. "If we really return to the Central Region and gain a firm foothold, the Tai Qing Palace will care even if we only lose a few soldiers. As long as the Righteous Sect can hold on until then, the Tai Qing Palace will naturally retreat. She helps us, which is also helping the Righteous Sect."
Zhang Dongyun also smiled. "You're quite sensible."
Jin Xiaoxiao felt a little nervous. She was not completely relieved yet. She followed Mr. Dark Cloud to the Daming Palace.
When she entered the palace, she first saw someone sitting on a high seat. His face seemed to be shrouded in light.
Another young scholar sat on the side and looked at her with a smile.
"I, Jin Xiaoxiao of the Righteous Sect, greets the City Lord of Chang 'an."
The Taoist nun calmed down and bowed to Zhang Dongyun.
"You may rise."
Zhang Dongyun glanced at her and said indifferently, "In a month, the people of Chang 'an will set foot on the Central Region."
After that, he did not say anything more.
Before Jin Xiaoxiao could answer, Mr. Dark Cloud said respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty."
On the side, Shen Herong, who had turned into "Mr. He", also stood up and bowed. "Yes, Your Majesty."
Jin Xiaoxiao opened her mouth, but no sound came out.
She saw Mr. Dark Cloud's expression as usual and made a "please" gesture to her.
"… Thank you, City Lord of Chang 'an." In the end, Jin Xiaoxiao could only sigh softly and leave with Mr. Dark Cloud.
After leaving the Daming Palace, Mr. Dark Cloud looked at her calmly. "In a month."
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