Imperial henchmen? Never been struck by the sword of the Six Doors (a secret police agency).

Inside a restaurant in the imperial city, two figures gazed out the window, occasionally pouring themselves a drink.

As military generals, the God of War and the Butcher don't really care much about enjoyment, so the restaurants they choose are all ordinary fishing spots operated by the Wind Chaser Patrol.

At this moment, they occasionally discussed military strategy and the possible scenarios for a battle in the Western Regions.

Or they might praise the restaurant's drinks and snacks as being incredibly delicious, saying it's a real shame that the Swift Detective isn't a chef.

Finally, they would always return to the history books, chatting and laughing happily.

Military strategists are not always cold-blooded; they only become ruthless in the face of war.

......

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, things were just as lively.

Green Mountain Sword Sect, Gentleman's Courtyard

"Senior, is this how it is?"

Li Junhao pointed his fingers as if they were a sword. As soon as he pointed, pure literary energy burst forth from the blade of the Obscure Sword, which, combined with its vibrant vitality, greatly increased its power.

"correct."

The Azure Emperor looked at Li Junhao and smiled.

This kid's talent for the unorthodox path is stronger than his talent for the orthodox path. How strange.

But it's even stranger that he was able to change his ways and reform himself.

But the Azure Emperor had seen many strange people, so he remained quite indifferent.

Putting aside the distant past, the fact that King An sent away Gonggong and subdued Zhurong in one battle was already frightening enough.

"The imperial court will soon be setting out to conquer the Western Regions."

The Azure Emperor looked at the Lord of Qingfeng City in front of him and suddenly spoke in a low voice.

"how do you know?"

Li Junhao was dumbfounded. How come it seemed like everyone in the world knew about this?

He did know about this, because he was handling official business in Qingfeng City in the morning and flew to the Qingshan Sword Sect to cultivate in the afternoon.

As for the Confucian Ancestor, after helping Li Junhao receive the Qing Emperor's inheritance, he went to the Jiangshan Academy.

Finding a successor is important, but even more important... is passing on knowledge and skills.

Li Junhao did receive the message that the emperor intended to have the crown prince oversee the country and asked them to make official documents more concise and to the point.

"The emperor had no intention of hiding it from the people."

"His plan to have the crown prince oversee the country is now known throughout the land."

"Given his personality, he would definitely lead the army in person."

The Green Emperor shrugged as he spoke.

The world's reaction was far more complex than Li Junhao and the Green Emperor had imagined.

The wandering cultivators in the martial arts world were wondering if the new crown prince would be more friendly to the martial arts world.

For the common people who had experienced the chaos of the Sui Dynasty, their reaction was even more intense; they planned to go to the capital and stop the emperor.

Yes, stop the emperor.

In their view, why should the emperor abdicate when he has done such a good job?

Sometimes, if you do well enough, even if you don't want to stay on the throne, someone will make you stay.

The surviving older generation experienced Emperor Guang's perverse policies and the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty.

Furthermore, they had witnessed the early days of the Great Qian Dynasty, when Di Ting and local powerful clans preyed on the common people, and the arrogant and domineering rogue cultivators of the martial arts world treated human life as nothing.

If the emperor abdicates, will the current golden age disappear?

They dare not gamble.

Historically, after the world was in chaos, Emperor Xuan fled Chang'an with his troops. Along the way, people lined the streets to see him off, bringing him food and drink.

Although it sounds absurd, the reason is actually not complicated.

At that time, Empress Wu was in power and the country was in chaos. Emperor Xuan swept away the filth and restored order to the country. During the first half of his reign, a peck of rice only cost a few coins.

The common people couldn't understand the complexities of Emperor Xuan; they only knew that he treated them very well.

They lined the road to see him off, hoping that Emperor Xuan could, as before, sweep away the filth and restore a bright and clear world to the land.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a mutiny at Mawei Slope; Emperor Xuan would have been reincarnated along with Prime Minister Yang and Consort Yang.

It was precisely because he had not completely lost the hearts and minds of the people that he was able to survive.

If even the Xuan Emperor was like this, how much more so would the Emperor?

"is not it?"

At that moment, the Azure Emperor looked at Li Junhao and asked again.

"Well, what happened?"

When Li Junhao heard that everyone in the world knew about this, he understood that His Majesty had no intention of hiding it, and nodded directly.

"Our Green Mountain Sword Sect will naturally be going to the battle in the Western Regions."

The Azure Emperor looked at Li Junhao without hiding anything.

"can."

Li Junhao readily agreed.

"?"

The Azure Emperor was taken aback. It was that simple?

"It is good that you are willing to contribute to the dynasty."

"However, the Western Regions are not simple. The disciples who go there... must be selected from the best of the best to avoid unnecessary sacrifices."

Li Junhao looked at Qingdi, his expression becoming much more serious.

Tantric Buddhism is not simple.

"I know."

The Azure Emperor nodded. He had learned about the secret treasure and knew that the place was strange and sinister.

"Come on, let's continue our cultivation."

......

Hidden Sword Pavilion

"Junyi, look..."

Shao Yibai sat at the lower end of the table, looking at Li Junyi opposite him, and rubbed his hands together with a smile.

"Sect Master, in the battle of the Western Regions, our disciples should not be sent to their deaths in vain."

"You and the other elders, along with me, can go together."

Li Junyi looked at Shao Yibai and spoke frankly.

"Why?"

Shao Yibai was stunned for a moment.

"It's very simple. We have already reflected the image of Ancestor Xie Jiuyi, and there aren't many disciples in the Hidden Sword Pavilion now."

"The Green Mountain Sword Sect and Sword King City are going there to atone for their crimes. We have done nothing wrong, so why should we bring our disciples along?"

"Jun Su said that efficiency is paramount. We can join forces with Jian Su Mountain to besiege and kill the Tantric Martial Venerable together."

"War is not something that can be won simply by having more people."

"The martial arts world has its own style of doing things."

Li Junyi looked at Shao Yibai and spoke slowly and deliberately.

Li Junyi always manages to keep track of every detail perfectly.

"I agree with Junyi's opinion."

"I'll go to Prince An's residence right now."

After saying that, An Yishuang got up and was about to run away.

After Wan Daobing was won back, she planned to run away.

But he was constantly tied up with official duties.

Now that I'm finally done with all this work, it's time to make my escape.

"and many more!"

"And me."

Li Junyi quickly chased after him.

The hall suddenly became empty.

"Junyi is right."

"It seems we should hand over the position of Pavilion Master to her as soon as possible."

After saying this, Shao Yibai stood up.

It's time for a drink. Let's find some other unlucky souls, play a couple of dice games, and earn some spirit stones to spend.

Shen Qing looked at his sect leader and his lips twitched.

Judging from his expression, she knew what the Pavilion Master wanted to do.

She once harbored a girlish infatuation with him.

The more you know, the more you dislike them.

Shen Qing rolled her eyes and caught up with Li Junyi.

"Hey, this girl."

"I need to find a chance to teach her a lesson."

"Let her understand what it means to have authority as a teacher."

Shao Yibai was amused as he watched Shen Qing run away.

"Choice is more important than effort."

Thinking about how respectful the Green Mountain Sword Sect and Sword King City were to him, Shao Yibai put his hands behind his back and leisurely left.

The world hasn't really changed; it's still all about power.

However, neither Sword King City nor Green Mountain Sword Sect can match the might of the imperial dynasty.

Therefore, they had to treat the Hidden Sword Pavilion with utmost respect.

Just like an imperial envoy traveling to a foreign land.

If the imperial envoy is unharmed, it's considered that the foreign nation has been given a second chance at life.

If something unexpected happens...

The fate of those from other countries is likely not good.

Just like the ministers sent from the imperial court to inspect the local areas.

We must arrive safely, and return unscathed.

If something happens in the territory of a local minister, then that minister can take care of it.

I went to report to Houtu.

Of course, only a dynasty at its peak could do this.