When He Bi was in a relationship with Wuma Xiangzuo, she had a longing to travel abroad. Deep down, He Bi also harbored a restless heart.
Thus, He Bi wrote back to Prince Jiang Gong, saying, "Your Highness, since the Emperor has already arranged for this commoner girl to be married off, his word is law and cannot be defied. To do so would be a crime punishable by the extermination of nine clans. I shall accept my fate."
Jiang Gong thought this made sense; daring to defy the imperial decree was indeed a grave sin that could lead to the destruction of nine clans. How could he allow He Bi to take such risks?
Jiang Gong immediately forgave He Bi and once again advised his father, hoping the Emperor would retract the order and inform the Vast Empire that He Bi had been designated as Consort X, as their mutual affection had already become a settled matter.
Southern Source Empire Emperor Jiang Bilong was momentarily speechless. The Vast Empire was such a colossal entity; how could he go back on his word? It seemed he had no choice but to compromise with the Crown Prince.
At this time, Southern Source Empire's Thirteenth Prince Jiang Ming's guest Carefree Traveler was closely monitoring the situation. He knew that the only person who could truly influence He Bi was Guan Yue. Moreover, Guan Yue was evidently closer to Jiang Ming Prince, as they had collaborated in the past, and Carefree Traveler had kept Guan Yue's secret regarding the Sky-Sealing Tower for many years.
The two sides had developed a certain understanding.
Guan Yue also had a good relationship with Princess Wuma Xiangwei of the Vast Empire.
Carefree Traveler intended to use this situation to sow discord between Jiang Gong and the Vast Empire, leveraging the Vast Empire's immense influence to pull Jiang Gong down from his position as Crown Prince.
This plan required Guan Yue's support.
Thus, he traveled a great distance to Dragon Lake Academy to find Guan Yue.
Upon seeing Carefree Traveler, Guan Yue was very pleased. Before entering Dragon Lake Academy, Carefree Traveler had helped him greatly, and Guan Yue remembered this fondly. Therefore, he warmly welcomed him and accompanied him around Dragon Lake Academy for a tour.
Afterward, the two sat down to drink Celestial Wine in a very secluded spot. Drinking Celestial Wine could affect normal drinking habits, so Guan Yue usually reserved it for occasions in the Sky-Sealing Tower. However, upon meeting Carefree Traveler and feeling joyful, he decided to come to this remote place.
This is exactly in line with the meaning of Carefree Traveler.
Thus, Carefree Traveler formally proposed to Guan Yue to deal with Jiang Gong.
Guan Yue smiled lightly and said, "Mr. Carefree, I understand that I lean more towards Jiang Ming Prince, but I hope not to harm the interests of the common people. If it comes to dealing with the Crown Prince, as long as it does not harm the interests of the common people, I can also help. After all, my relationship with Jiang Ming Prince is a bit better."
Carefree Traveler laughed heartily at Guan Yue's words, revealing his inner excitement.
Carefree Traveler knew that Guan Yue had changed significantly; he was now not only an Eternal Realm Cultivator but also a junior disciple of the Little Ancestor Saint of Wrath. His master was an esteemed figure beyond reach. His background in the Southern Source Empire was unmatched.
Moreover, he himself held considerable influence within the Southern Source Empire.
Therefore, Carefree Traveler needed to invest more effort into Guan Yue.
However, Guan Yue's interest was currently focused on the specific movements of Geben Qiu and his group. This was also a matter of great concern for Angered Heaven and Dream Offering.
Angered Heaven and his companions had already dispatched five special task forces to assist various empires in countering Geben Qiu's attacks.
Carefree Traveler's intention was to take advantage of this chaotic situation to topple Jiang Gong's position as Crown Prince. He believed this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should not be missed.
The two of them had different considerations, which led to their conversation being out of sync.
After two hours of discussion, Carefree Traveler finally realized that it was impossible for Guan Yue to assist Jiang Ming in ascending to the position of Crown Prince at this time.
However, Guan Yue also stated that he would absolutely not help Crown Prince Jiang Gong.
Carefree Traveler finally mentioned He Bi, and Guan Yue clearly stated, "This matter should be decided based on He Bi's feelings. I will absolutely support any decision He Bi makes and will do my utmost."
Upon hearing Guan Yue's words, Carefree Traveler felt a spark of hope but was momentarily at a loss.
So he hurriedly took his leave.
Before leaving, Guan Yue gifted him five thousand pounds of Celestial Wine, which made Carefree Traveler overjoyed. This five thousand pounds of Celestial Wine could accomplish so much during these turbulent times.
Now that Guan Tian was stationed at the Sky-Sealing Tower, Guan Yue no longer had to worry about everyone's comings and goings, allowing him to focus more on his cultivation.
Not long after Carefree Traveler left, one day as Guan Yue stepped out of the Sky Peak Tower, he sensed a terrifying wave of energy roaring from the horizon directly toward him. Just as he intended to dodge, he found himself unable to move at all, as if his body were fixed in place.
The wave approached Guan Yue infinitely closer, and the accompanying pressure made him break into a cold sweat, struggling to breathe and feeling an overwhelming tension.
Guan Yue could clearly sense that this wave had crossed spatial boundaries and entered from the outer space. It seemed to target him specifically and forced him to accept it.
In an instant, countless thoughts raced through Guan Yue's mind. Was he really going to be annihilated by an absolute master? How pitiful it would be to die without knowing who had killed him; he would not close his eyes in peace!
With no way to evade or move, Guan Yue could only close his eyes and await death.
He distinctly sensed that the wave passed through all obstacles and arrived before him. Suddenly it paused as if it had stopped. Startled, Guan Yue quickly opened his eyes.
Before him was a small orb of light that swayed continuously in front of his forehead.
Guan Yue was astonished; such a tiny orb could exert such immense power and even restrain his body. The energy contained within it must be enormous!
But what does it want to do in front of me?
Just as Guan Yue was puzzled, the light orb suddenly heated up and directly rushed into Guan Yue's brain.
It entered Guan Yue's Spirit Sea.
Immediately, an image of a middle-aged man wearing a black robe appeared in Guan Yue's mind. His face was very kind, and his gaze was deep. He quietly looked at Guan Yue for a moment before speaking, "Guan Yue, I am your master, Southern Source Poor Scholar. It's good to finally meet you."
Southern Source Poor Scholar? So this is what my master looks like? Guan Yue's heart surged with excitement. This master had helped him immensely. Moreover, he had never fulfilled his responsibilities as a disciple. He felt guilty. Just as he was about to speak, Southern Source Poor Scholar spoke again.
"Guan Yue, do not be too excited; one day we will truly meet. For now, I just want to tell you that you already have four Children of Heaven and Earth. Next, I will tell you where the remaining Children of Heaven and Earth are located. You need to find them all and then form the Mother of Heaven and Earth. This way, the Southern Source Empire will be secured."
Guan Yue immediately understood that his master was also concerned about the Southern Source Empire and feared it would be damaged in the flames of war. This aligned perfectly with Guan Yue's thoughts, and he quickly agreed.
Then, Southern Source Poor Scholar told Guan Yue the locations of the remaining Children of Heaven and Earth one by one. He added, "Guan Yue, collecting the Children of Heaven and Earth will bring you many hardships, so be mentally prepared. Once you have gathered all the Children of Heaven and Earth and formed the Mother of Heaven and Earth, I will come to find you again. At that time, I will bring you here. For now, take care of yourself."
Where will my master's location be?
What dangers will I face while collecting the Children of Heaven and Earth?
The future is filled with uncertainties that Guan Yue must confront, but he is not afraid.
Since he has chosen to cultivate, he is prepared to give everything for his family, for his friends, and for the Southern Source Empire; even if it means death! That day, Guan Yue found Angered Heaven and excitedly reported his master's Divine Sense conversation with him.
Angered Heaven asked a few questions and seeing that his master had not said much to him encouraged Guan Yue to take immediate action to collect the Children of Heaven and Earth. The master's orders must be strictly followed.
Because Jin Xi is now the best friend of Dream Spin and a strong assistant to Dream Spin, Guan Yue decided not to take Jin Xi along on this trip.
Huangfu Jiayin and Naijia, recommended by Guan Yue, also joined the work at the Anti-Invasion Command Center. Huangfu Jiayin serves as a senior strategist, while Naijia specializes in identifying traitors and spies. Both of them are playing an increasingly significant role in the Anti-Invasion Command Center.
Angered Heaven and Dream Spin hold great respect for them, as they are among the few exceptional talents.
With Huangfu Jiayin's strategic arrangements, the role of the Shuyuan Association has also grown. Due to Angered Heaven's arrangements, Lan Xuelei has joined the command work at the Anti-Invasion Command Center.
The Anti-Invasion Command Center established by the Seven Great Ancestors of the Holy Order is becoming increasingly powerful, providing comprehensive command for operations across the Yongning Continent. It is currently directing various armies to intercept Geben Qiu's forces, and since Huangfu Jiayin joined the command, the effects have become more evident.
Huangfu Jiayin's commanding abilities quickly gained the attention of the Little Ancestor Saints. Three months after she joined the Anti-Invasion Command Center, she was appointed as the Deputy Commander of the Anti-Invasion Command Center, making her the only deputy commander under the two commanders Angered Heaven and Dream Spin, placing her above some of the Little Ancestor Saints.
The Seven Little Ancestors highly value her command capabilities; there is no one who can rival her. Her performance has not disappointed anyone.
Naijia effectively identified many internal spies and traitors, preventing breaches from within and ensuring the safety of the Anti-Invasion Command Center. Consequently, she was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Security for the Anti-Invasion Command Center, while Lan Xuelei serves as the Chief of Security.
Before taking action, Guan Yue handed over the Purple Sun Sword to Guan Tian as his divine weapon. He himself wielded the Azure Dragon Yin-Yang Sword. The two set out to locate the remaining pieces of the Child of Heaven and Earth.
Guan Yue knows all locations of the Child of Heaven and Earth; they are now setting off to retrieve them. Gao Yuxin is in Sky-Sealing Tower and will naturally accompany Guan Yue.
Currently in Sky-Sealing Tower are Guan Songtao, Zhang Yi, Zhang Min, Blue Snowy, a clone of Lan Xuelei, Gao Yuxin, and others. Lan Xuelei's clone stated that if needed, she could fully assist Guan Yue in battle. With Gao Yuxin refining medicine for Blue Snowy in Sky-Sealing Tower, Blue Snowy is safe and secure, allowing her clone to fully support Guan Yue in combat.
Lan Xuelei's combat power is comparable to Jin Xi's. Guan Yue is well aware of this. Of course, Jin Xi has made significant progress recently, but Lan Xuelei has not been idle either; she has also improved!
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