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

Outside the Zhenwu Division, a woman with exquisite features and a cool demeanor quietly appeared at the entrance of the Zhenwu Division's office.

Upon seeing the two guards on duty outside the yamen, the newcomer spoke softly and politely:

"Please inform Your Highness that Yue Qingying, the Pavilion Master of the Misty Pavilion, requests an audience with the Crown Prince!"

The person who arrived was Yue Qingying, the Pavilion Master of Piaomiao Pavilion, who had traveled here on the orders of her master.

Xia Taige is the Crown Prince of the current dynasty and resides in the Eastern Palace. Since he is inside the palace, Yue Qingying naturally cannot go there directly. She can only seek an audience with Xia Taige through the Zhenwu Division.

The guards were well-versed in the Misty Pavilion and immediately agreed.

"Please wait a moment, young lady, while I report to the deputy director."

After saying that, one of the guards walked into the Zhenwu Division.

A short while later, Zhao Gao appeared at the entrance of the Zhenwu Division.

Looking at the woman with outstanding temperament in front of him, Zhao Gao nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

"I have long admired Miss Yue's name, and meeting you today, I can see that you are indeed a woman who is just as capable as any man!"

Upon hearing this, Yue Qingying smiled and replied softly:

"I dare not. Who in the Chinese mainland does not know the renown of Chief Zhao?"

"Please come with me, Miss Yue." After exchanging pleasantries, Zhao Gao gestured with his hand.

Zhao Gao knew perfectly well why Yue Qingying had come to see him, but he did not ask.

A moment later, the two crossed the palace gates and entered the East Palace.

As Zhao Gao stepped into the main hall, he saw that Xia Taige had been waiting for a long time.

"Your Highness, the Pavilion Master of the Misty Pavilion has come to request an audience!"

"Let's announce it!" Xia Taige nodded in agreement.

A moment later, Yue Qingying stepped into the main hall, and Xia Taige's eyes lit up immediately.

Although the Zhenwu Division's spies had gathered information about her and knew that her leader was a stunning beauty, Xia Taige was still amazed when she saw her in person.

Yue Qingying stepped into the main hall and saw a handsome and outstanding person sitting on the main seat. She knew in her heart that this person was the Crown Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty.

He immediately bowed slightly and greeted her softly:

"Yue Qingying, the Pavilion Master of Misty Pavilion, greets Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

"No need for such formalities, Pavilion Master Yue, please have a seat!" Xia Taige gestured with his hand as he looked at the armchair in front of him.

Yue Qingying nodded slightly and sat down.

"I wonder what brings the Pavilion Master of the Moon Pavilion to the capital to see me?"

Although Xia Taige knew the truth, she still had to ask the questions.

Moreover, the Zhenwu Division was already on the right track, so having another Misty Pavilion wouldn't be of much use.

"Your Highness, we have come here specifically on behalf of the Misty Pavilion to pledge our allegiance to you!"

When Yue Qingying saw Xia Taige asking, she also responded solemnly, without beating around the bush at all.

Upon hearing this, Xia Taige did not respond, but instead asked calmly:

"Representing the Misty Pavilion? Since taking over, Pavilion Master Yue has asked himself how much control he has over the disciples under the Misty Pavilion?"

Yue Qingying was taken aback upon hearing this. Although she didn't understand what Xia Taige meant, she still answered:

"Your Highness, when I returned to the pavilion this time, there was not a single dissenting voice from anyone within the Misty Pavilion!"

"It seems that Pavilion Master Yue's master is a ruthless person!"

"But why should we?"

Xia Taige was naturally quite familiar with the matter of the Misty Pavilion, which ranked second among the top ten sects.

It's understandable that many of the older members of the Misty Pavilion harbored resentment towards the Pavilion Master, given that he had only recently assumed the position.

Upon hearing this, Yue Qingying was surprised. She had not expected that even after lowering herself and seeking refuge, Misty Pavilion would still be rejected by Xia Taige.

“Your Highness, our Misty Pavilion has many experts who are fully capable of completing the tasks you have assigned and better relieving your worries.”

Yue Qingying then proceeded to describe the advantages of the Misty Pavilion.

"The Misty Pavilion, the second-ranked super sect among the ten major sects of the Great Xia Dynasty, has suddenly surrendered. I can't help but have some doubts in my heart."

"Two things. If the Misty Pavilion can accept them, then in the future the Misty Pavilion will be affiliated with the Zhenwu Division and will enjoy the same treatment as the Zhenwu Division."

"If the Misty Pavilion cannot accept this, then please return the way you came!"

Currently, the Zhenwu Division is filled with experts, including Donghuang Taiyi, a powerful figure at the Land Immortal Realm, who is in charge of the division. They don't really care whether or not the Misty Pavilion joins.

Moreover, the situation within the Misty Pavilion is the most complex; joining it would undoubtedly bring numerous troubles.

"Please enlighten me, Your Highness!"

"First, I demand a complete list of all personnel of the Misty Guard and their command authority!"

"Secondly, I hope that the Misty Pavilion will take action to wipe the Sword Sect out of the Great Xia!"

"Of course, the Zhenwu Division will send experts to assist the Misty Pavilion in eradicating the Sword Sect!"

Upon hearing this, Yue Qingying's pupils suddenly contracted, never expecting that Xia Taige would know about the Misty Guard!

The Misty Guard has always been controlled by the previous Pavilion Master and is the core of the entire Misty Pavilion. The Misty Guard is composed of experts above the Innate Realm, and there are even several Grandmasters.

Within the entire Misty Pavilion, only a handful of people knew of its existence.

Yue Qingying was puzzled. How did Xia Taige know such an important secret, and why did he even want her command?

As for eradicating the Sword Sect, that would be an even greater challenge for the Misty Pavilion.

The Sword Sect is ranked number one among the ten major sects of the Great Xia Dynasty, even ranking one level higher than the Misty Pavilion.

Yue Qingying couldn't understand why Xia Taige would have the Misty Pavilion eliminate the Sword Sect.

Even the Misty Pavilion, ranked second, possesses an unknown force, and Yue Qingying doesn't believe the Sword Sect is so simple.

Although he promised that the Zhenwu Division would send experts to help, if that were to happen, countless disciples of the Misty Pavilion would be killed or injured!

"Your Highness's actions are indeed somewhat unreasonable."

"The matter of the Misty Guard is beyond Yue Qingying's control. We will wait for Master to make the decision after we return."

"As for erasing the Sword Sect, once the two sects go to war, the disciples under the Misty Pavilion will surely suffer heavy casualties. At that time, the inheritance of the Misty Pavilion will be severely tested!"

"We beg Your Highness to have mercy!"

Neither of the two things Xia Taige mentioned was simple, and Yue Qingying dared not agree to either on her own.

After all, it concerns the life and death of tens of thousands of disciples in the pavilion.

Xia Taige was not surprised at all upon hearing this. If he had agreed immediately, Xia Taige would have felt that there must be something fishy about it.

"Lord Yue, there's no need to be troubled. There's no rush. We can discuss this matter carefully after you return, and then make a decision. It won't be too late!"

Xia Taige is not in a hurry to eliminate the Sword Sect; he will wait until the matter of the Great Thunderclap Temple is resolved before making a decision.

Regardless of whether the Misty Pavilion participates or not, Xia Taige intends to eradicate the Sword Sect.

A martial arts sect dared to act arrogantly and domineeringly within its territory, wantonly interfering in the government's affairs.

Even the local prefect was a guest of his sword sect, which was incredibly audacious and allowed him to do whatever he wanted.

Xia Taige could not tolerate this in the slightest, even though it was the number one sect among the ten major sects of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Within Xia Taige's bottom line, no force can be above the imperial court; otherwise, how can the people within his territory survive?