The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"The Elixir of Ascension to Immortality?"

Li Jingtian and the others were stunned for a moment, then their faces lit up with immense joy.

Although they felt the name of this "Ecstasy Ascension Pill" was a bit far-fetched.

However, the effects of this elixir surprised and delighted them all.

Enhance your comprehension!

The importance of comprehension in martial arts training is self-evident.

If they can use the Blissful Ascension Pill to truly master their cultivation, it will greatly enhance their strength.

"Thank you, my Lord!"

After calming themselves down, Li Jingtian and the others bowed to Chu Xiu with tears of gratitude.

"No gift."

"Dugu Yanyu, after you and Murong Qingcheng take the Blissful Ascension Pill, go to Chenliu County to protect Lord Yu Wenyuan's safety."

Chu Xiu waved his hand, looked at Dugu Yanyu and Murong Qingcheng, and said in a deep voice, "We must not let anyone harm Lord Yu!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Dugu Yanyu and Murong Qingcheng said in unison.

"Alright, that's all. You may all leave."

Chu Xiu stood up and disappeared into the hall in one step.

"Farewell to the Marquis."

Seeing Chu Xiu leave, Li Jingtian and the others called out with utmost respect.

Jizhou, Julu Commandery.

Sheriff's Mansion.

Prefect Han Tianze of Julu County strode to the study deep inside the prefectural residence, bowed respectfully, and said, "Master, news has come from the Wang family of Taiyuan that our Yellow Heaven Sect's mission of spreading its doctrines has been exposed!"

Click!

The words just fell!

The door opened immediately upon hearing the call.

A middle-aged man dressed in a yellow Taoist robe, exuding an air of otherworldly wisdom, walked out of the study and looked at Han Tianze with a calm expression, saying, "Has something happened in Licheng County, Qingzhou?"

This person is none other than Xiao Zhenting, the leader of the Yellow Heaven Sect, also known as the Yellow Heaven Holy Master.

"My esteemed teacher was wise. It was Zhao Mingzhang, the leader of the Qingzhou branch, who robbed the money that the Embroidered Uniform Guard was transporting to build water conservancy projects, which led to Marquis Chu Xiu personally taking action to kill Zhao Mingzhang."

"This also exposed our Yellow Heaven Sect."

"According to the news from the Wang family of Taiyuan, Chu Xiu has already reported our Yellow Heaven Sect to Empress Murong Si of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Murong Si ordered the cabinet to instruct all prefectures and counties of the Great Zhou Dynasty to cooperate with the Embroidered Uniform Guard in a thorough investigation of our Yellow Heaven Sect!"

Han Tianze said with a furrowed brow.

"Have our Yellow Heaven Sect followers in Qingzhou not been affected too much?"

Xiao Zhenting said calmly.

"Reporting to our master, our Yellow Heaven Sect followers in Qingzhou have not been greatly affected for the time being."

"It was only Zhao Mingzhang and some of his men who suffered losses."

"However, because of Zhao Mingzhang's death, our Huangtian Sect is now leaderless in Qingzhou and lacks someone who can take the initiative in the affairs of the state."

"In addition, the Great Zhou Dynasty is going to thoroughly investigate our Yellow Heaven Sect. With no leader, I am worried that they will be exposed sooner or later."

"Even with the help of powerful and influential families to cover for us, we still couldn't escape the investigation of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

After a moment's consideration, Han Tianze said, "At that time, the followers in Qingzhou will inevitably suffer heavy losses."

Moreover, it's not just the followers in Qingzhou; even our Yellow Heaven Sect followers in other prefectures and counties of the Great Zhou Dynasty could face the same danger.

This disciple believes that our Yellow Heaven Sect should temporarily lie low, cease all activities of spreading our doctrines, and hide ourselves so that the Embroidered Uniform Guard cannot discover us.

"Send Qingcang to Qingzhou to take charge of its affairs."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhenting smiled calmly and said.

Han Tianze paused for a moment, looking at Xiao Zhenting with a shocked expression. He clearly understood the implication.

"Our Yellow Heaven Sect is indeed not yet fully prepared."

"Starting an uprising now is fraught with danger; a slight misstep could lead to utter ruin."

"However, we have reached a point where we have no choice but to take action."

"Continuing to lie low is pointless."

"With the intelligence network of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, even if we choose to lie low now, ordinary followers can easily be discovered by the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"We might as well just start an uprising!"

Xiao Zhenting said calmly, "Hesitation will only lead to trouble!"

Tian Ce, you must remember this sentence!

"Yes, disciple understands!"

Han Tianze took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and said in a firm and powerful voice.

"Go and tell Qing Cang that our Yellow Heaven Sect was exposed in Qingzhou."

"Let's make Qingzhou the starting point for our Yellow Heaven Sect's uprising, and let him lead our followers in Qingzhou to overthrow the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

"This Great Zhou Dynasty has long been corrupt and decadent. Whether it is a powerful family or a sect, they must be completely eradicated!"

"Only by eliminating them can the people of the world truly live a good life!"

A murderous glint flashed in Xiao Zhenting's eyes as he spoke with overwhelming killing intent.

"Your disciple obeys!"

Han Tianze said firmly.

He was not at all surprised by Xiao Zhenting's declaration that he would eliminate both powerful families and sects.

In reality, although the Yellow Heaven Sect received considerable financial support from powerful families and sects of the Great Zhou Dynasty, their growth rate would not have been so rapid without such support.

Even the prefects or commanders of a prefecture, with the help of powerful families, have many members from the Yellow Heaven Sect who have joined the ranks.

Of course, their success today is also due to the fact that they either came from the border army and made outstanding military achievements, or they were graduates of the imperial examination.

Otherwise, powerful and influential families would not have been able to push them into this position.

However, accepting funding from powerful families and sects of the Great Zhou Dynasty does not mean that the Yellow Heaven Sect must become their lackey.

On the contrary, once they start a rebellion, the first thing they will do is to slaughter powerful families and sects!

"Tell those people that since our Yellow Heaven Sect has started an uprising, it's time for their people to help us!"

Xiao Zhenting gave Han Tianze a meaningful look and said to him.

"The disciple understands."

Han Tianze understood immediately and said...

He naturally understood what Xiao Zhenting meant.

When the Yellow Heaven Sect rose up, how could they not help with the offerings from powerful families and influential figures, or the experts from various sects?

Once they're in the army, even if these people want to disobey the orders of the Yellow Heaven Sect, they have no choice!

Xiao Zhenting stood with his hands behind his back, remaining silent.

Han Tianze bowed and then disappeared outside the study.

All of a sudden.

Orders were issued from the Julu County Prefectural Governor's Office.

There were orders sent throughout the Huangtian Sect to summon a group of experts to Qingzhou, and Huangtian Sect disciples also went to sects that cooperated with the Huangtian Sect or powerful families to seek support.

As night deepened, the sky, like a heavy piece of black iron, pressed heavily on the earth.

The distant mountains were shrouded in darkness, like a lurking beast waiting for its chance.

Dark clouds hung low, churning like raging waves, with occasional streaks of lightning tearing across the sky, as if the heavens were silently foreshadowing the coming storm.