Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

Just as Xia Taige had finished arranging everything in an orderly manner, before she could even leave her seat, a series of hurried footsteps came from the doorway.

Immediately afterwards, a guard came forward respectfully to report:

"Your Excellency, the Lord of the Wuji Palace is currently outside the palace requesting an audience with you!"

Upon hearing this news, a hint of curiosity and interest instantly appeared on Xia Taige's originally calm face.

The Lord of the Wuji Palace has arrived at just the right time!

Inside the main hall, Xia Taige sat on a high seat.

Behind him stood four beautiful and charming women, representing plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums, like four beautiful scenic lines.

On either side of the main hall sat Zhao Gao and Yan Ri, his two capable lieutenants, their expressions serious and their posture upright.

Not long after, a series of steady and powerful footsteps could be heard approaching from afar.

Led by an elite member of the Zhenwu Division, the Lord of Wuji Palace stepped into the solemn and majestic main hall.

When Xia Ji caught sight of Xia Taige sitting high on the throne, a look of awe flashed in his eyes. He immediately stepped forward, bowed, and said, "I dare not be negligent in the slightest."

"Xia Ji greets His Highness Prince Xuan and the two lords!"

The voice is loud and full of energy.

Xia Taige slightly raised his hand, indicating that the other party should dispense with formalities, and went straight to the point:

"How are the arrangements for the sect going? Are there any difficulties?"

Xia Ji straightened up, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and answered solemnly:

"Your Highness, the affairs of the sect have been properly arranged. All the thousands of disciples of Wuji Palace are willing to obey Your Highness's orders unconditionally, even at the cost of going through fire and water! Even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, we will never retreat a single step!"

After saying that, Xia Ji looked at Xia Taige with a firm gaze, as if he wanted to convey his unwavering determination with his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Xia Taige nodded in satisfaction.

His deep eyes revealed his appreciation for Xia Ji, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly, revealing a subtle smile.

Clearly, Xia Taige was very pleased with Xia Ji's straightforward reply and the loyalty he showed.

There are many smart people, but people this smart are truly rare!

"I'll have Zhao Gao arrange it for you later! From now on, the people of the Zhenwu Division branch must wear uniforms, and they can't be as messy as they are now!"

"Remember, once you leave, you will represent the face of the imperial court. Those of questionable character should not be rotated to the Zhenwu Division branch again!"

"If anyone is found to be abusing their power for personal gain, deceiving the people, or having wavering resolve, the Zhenwu Division will show no mercy once the facts are verified!"

"The system of collective punishment must be implemented; if one person makes a mistake, everyone above and below will be punished!"

With each additional word Xia Taige spoke, Xia Ji's face grew paler!

There are three to four thousand disciples and elders in the Wuji Hall. As the saying goes, there are all kinds of birds in a big forest. It is impossible for Xia Ji to know the character of all the disciples!

Xia Ji secretly groaned. In the future, if he wanted to survive more and if Wuji Palace wanted to live on, he would have to use harsh measures in chaotic times!

Strict rules and ruthless methods are the best form of discipline!

"Yes! I will remember this! I will definitely implement it upon returning and will never fail to uphold the dignity of the imperial court!"

Xia Ji dared not delay or think too much, and quickly agreed.

The essence of this world is still the law of the jungle, or rather, the essence of any world is the law of the jungle!

Your weakness is your original sin; your life and death are in the hands of others. How can you think about such messy things!

Seeing this, Xia Taige said no more, turned to Zhao Gao and gestured for him to take Xia Ji away and make arrangements so that he could take office as soon as possible.

Ultimately, it's because there aren't enough people. There's no one to stabilize the situation. Otherwise, if the top ten sects were to make a trip, the entire Great Xia Dynasty could be more or less at peace!

At present, we can only take it one step at a time. With the current strength of the Zhenwu Division, although none of the ten major sects are a match for the Zhenwu Division, if they unite, it will be quite troublesome.

Zhao Gao nodded in understanding. He walked to Xia Ji's side, and his voice rang out in an unquestionable tone:

"Please come with me, Palace Master Xia!"

Xia Ji dared not delay and quickly followed!

After the two left, Yan Ri also bowed to Xia Taige to take his leave!

Since it concerned Jingni's safety, Yanri did not delay and immediately went to gather his elite troops to search for Jingni.

Inside the main hall, only Xia Taige remained, along with the four women Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju.

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Meanwhile, nestled among the rolling, majestic mountains overseas, lies a mysterious and ancient place—the religion of God—quietly situated.

This place is completely isolated from the outside world, surrounded by dense forests and steep mountains. Without a member of the cult leading the way, even the most experienced explorer or tracker would never be able to find this hidden place.

Within the cult, there is a magnificent, resplendent, and extremely luxurious temple.

The main hall is magnificent and exquisitely decorated, showcasing the majesty and nobility of the religion in every aspect.

At this moment, inside the main hall, the two guardians of the Divine Sect, on the left and right, were kneeling on one knee, their faces filled with fanaticism and awe, their eyes fixed on the figure in front of them, whose entire body was hidden under a black robe.

The Right Protector then spoke respectfully:

"Reporting to the Lord, we have just received news that Gu Feng has perished in the Great Xia Dynasty, and none of those who went with him survived!"

Upon hearing this, the person who was respectfully addressed as the leader remained unusually calm and unmoved.

He merely nodded slightly, then spoke slowly in a calm tone:

"I had long anticipated this outcome. When I sent Gu Feng to Great Xia on a mission, I never expected him to return alive."

Upon hearing this, the Right Protector was slightly taken aback, a look of confusion appearing on his face.

He knew that although there were many strong people in the Divine Sect, every strong person who had reached the late stage of Grandmaster was extremely rare, even if they were not as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns!

The leader took in the slightly puzzled look on the right protector's face, but offered no explanation.

The cult leader closed his eyes slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke, saying to himself:

"Just a few days ago, the fortune of the Great Xia suddenly surged without warning, and this upward trend was like a surging torrent, unstoppable."

At this point, the cult leader paused, then emphasized slightly as he continued:

"Since the establishment of the three great dynasties, over the long course of time, there has never been such an earth-shattering change. If it is allowed to continue, it will surely become a major threat to our divine religion in the future!"

Upon hearing this, both the left and right protectors were startled. They exchanged a glance and saw deep worry and unease in each other's eyes.

Although the matter of destiny is ethereal and intangible, its leader, being a powerful figure above the Grandmaster level, is extremely wary of it, and is naturally aware of the stakes involved!