"I'm going to do something that will make you feel great."

"..."

Han Juan's eyes were filled with three parts of doubt, three parts of confusion, and four parts of shock.

Subconsciously taking a step back: "Brother Ying, I am a sword spirit, not a sheath spirit."

Ying Wuji: "???"

The corners of his mouth twitched, and he grabbed Han Juan: "It's okay! Whether it's a sword spirit or a sheath spirit, it's all the same."

After saying that, he sat down cross-legged.

Han Juan finally understood that Brother Ying was going to cultivate!

He breathed a sigh of relief.

Just cultivate, why make such a fuss?

I thought you had a broken sleeve...

Wait!

Why did you bring me along for cultivation?

Could it be a double...

Han Juan's face looked a bit strange, but after thinking about it, this kind of cultivation method seemed quite normal, and he was a spiritual body without a physical body.

It was strange.

He also sat down cross-legged, yawned, and asked, "Brother Ying, are you preparing to break through?"

Although he spent most of his time inside the sword, he also had a sense of Ying Wuji's cultivation, which had already reached the limit of the Divine Transformation realm, but had been stuck at a bottleneck for a long time.

But that was normal.

Which person doesn't encounter a bottleneck when breaking through the Divine Transformation realm?

After all, this was the first barrier in the human cultivation system. Before the Divine Transformation realm, it was all about accumulation and enlightenment. Breaking through the Divine Transformation realm was real cultivation.

For an ordinary weapon, the cultivator needed to impart their own insights to the weapon. Only when the two were in harmony and reached a certain level could they break through the Divine Transformation realm.

For a divine-level weapon, the cultivator needed to catch up to the level of the weapon and influence the weapon with their own thoughts in order to merge as one.

Hanguang was the epitome of the latter.

Ying Wuji was able to reach the bottleneck in such a short time and find the opportunity to break through, which was already an incredibly shocking speed.

In fact, Han Juan didn't have high hopes for Ying Wuji's breakthrough this time.

Because the speed was just too fast, it was like swallowing a date whole. Even if swallowing a date whole was a skill, it still had hidden dangers.

In Han Juan's understanding, Ying Wuji's impact on the Divine Transformation realm might need at least three attempts to be successful.

Good things come to those who wait!

After all, the sword intent inside Hanguang was so profound, and this sword spirit knew it best.

He propped up his chin and looked at Ying Wuji with a drowsy look. "Brother Ying, can I ask you a question?"

Ying Wuji obviously hadn't completely entered a meditative state, half-closed his eyes, and could still speak: "Ask!"

Han Juan was quite curious. "Your cultivation speed is too fast. How did you do it?"

Ying Wuji paused his breath and his expression became serious. "I, Ying Wuji, have been able to reach this point today entirely through my own efforts!"

Han Juan: "..."

I thought you were also working hard!

Although he thought so, he didn't say it out loud, because it would be hurtful. After all, Ying Wuji might encounter the first setback in his cultivation later, and it wouldn't be good for his Dao heart to be affected.

But just then, he seemed to hear a few vague syllables coming from Ying Wuji's throat.

He didn't hear it clearly, but he could vaguely recognize it. It seemed to be: xx, give me a boost!

What does that mean?

Before Han Juan could react, Hanguang was instantly activated, and an endless sword intent erupted, while Ying Wuji's energy, blood, and spirit were also pushed to the extreme.

"Boom!"

This booming sound didn't actually appear, but it seemed to explode in his mind.

The endless sword intent poured out in all directions from Ying Wuji as the center, like a torrential rain.

Han Juan: "..."

Before he could react, he felt a mysterious change in his spiritual body, and he was inexplicably shocked.

Because since becoming the first spiritual cultivator, he had been very confused. The human cultivation realm was no longer suitable for him.

After breaking through to the Divine Transformation realm, he only had a spiritual body and no spiritual fetus.

As a spiritual cultivator specializing in the way of the sword, he almost always merged with any sword without a sword spirit, which, to some extent, was already the Divine Transformation realm.

So, he had no idea what his next realm was.

Unable to understand this, he could only seclude himself to comprehend the sword intent and try to find the path of spiritual cultivation.

He stood at the end of a dead-end road, with no one to refer to. Even Hanguang Aunt, whose strength was very strong, was strong because of Hanguang Sword, and her strength was already fixed and could not escape the category of a sword spirit.

So at the end of the road, Han Juan had no idea where to take the next step.

But now.

He felt that his spiritual perception had been forcibly elevated to the sky.

This step had been taken without him realizing it.

And it was incredibly solid!

The dim and hopeless future had suddenly become a smooth path, at least leading to the edge of sainthood.

This path not only opened the way for spiritual cultivation, but also had great reference value for the Daoist's own cultivation path.

Refining essence into energy, refining energy into spirit, refining spirit to emptiness, and even the emergence of the yang spirit.

In the Thirty-Six Strategies of Tian Gang, many earth-shattering spells hinted at refining spirit to emptiness, but many Daoist predecessors had never found their way.

He never expected that he would find the way so inadvertently!

If there was no path in the world, would I have created a path by taking a step?

Han Juan: "..."

Could it be...

He looked at Ying Wuji.

Did Brother Ying also give me a boost?

Is this the general trend?

"Brother Ying, can't you be a little more discreet? You're too high-profile!"

"Why should I hide? From now on, I will make others submit with my strength!"

...The tent of Ji Tong was not occupied by Ji Tong alone.

Gu Niang was meditating with her legs crossed. Her cultivation had already reached the peak of the Great Demon, and one more step would be the realm of the Demon King.

According to the division of realms between the demon race and the human race, the Great Demon is roughly between the realm of the Warrior and the realm of the Spirit, while the Demon King is between the realm of the Spirit and the realm of the Saint.

There is no strict correspondence, and it is impossible to correspond, because in the current cultivation system of the human race, you cannot even guarantee that a Saint can defeat a Warrior.

So it is impossible to say who is strong and who is weak. It is possible that a Great Demon can defeat a Saint, while a Demon King can be defeated by a Warrior.

However, Gu Niang had a clear understanding of herself.

She was not a combat unit.

At most, she could only be used as a military adviser.

So she would not personally undertake any dangerous tasks, but would only send out her subordinates.

As a peak Great Demon, she had three first-class subordinates, each with the strength of a Great Demon. Of course, each one also contained a part of her own soul, and the loss of each one would cause her serious harm.

This time, she was seriously injured and would need a long period of recuperation to recover.

But fortunately, Ji Tong was very protective of her, and with plenty of precious resources, it saved her a lot of trouble.

However, she was always somewhat worried.

After stabilizing her injuries slightly, she looked up and said, "Leader, I always feel that there is something fishy about this matter."

Ji Tong put down the scroll in his hand, with a faint smile on his face, knowing that she was still concerned about her subordinates.

He smiled and said, "Do you think Ying Wuji is colluding with the Li Kingdom?"

"This..." Gu Niang looked somewhat embarrassed, and was not willing to question Ji Tong, hesitating to speak.

Ji Tong smiled faintly, "Don't worry! Strength has always been the deciding factor in this world. He has not yet posed a threat to us. I am even worried that their strength is too weak and will hold us back!"

Gu Niang opened her mouth, about to say something, but her expression suddenly changed.

Even Ji Tong's pupils contracted.

Because not far away, an extremely powerful sword intent burst forth.

Dominating.

Unrestrained.

Yet extremely mysterious.

Under the influence of this sword intent, all the weapons in the camp could not help but tremble, emitting various trembling sounds in unison.

The sudden change shocked many soldiers, who rushed out of the tent, looking in shock at a certain direction.

This...

Hanguang!

Warriors!

After practicing for so long, they had never seen such a scene where a hundred soldiers submitted.

Even if they had only heard of the deeds of Zhou Tianzi.

Only the owner of a Heavenly-ranked divine weapon breaking through the realm of the Warrior could cause such a phenomenon.

It was already obvious who it was this time.

They were somewhat stunned. Didn't this person just break through the Embryonic Transformation realm after the Hundred Schools Gathering?

In less than two years, he directly broke through the realm of the Warrior?

What kind of incredible speed was this?

And this sword intent...

Tens of thousands of soldiers, feeling the sword intent, felt as if they were facing a million fierce lions head-on.

This trembling sensation made them extremely uncomfortable, but they found it difficult to resist.

They even had the urge to kneel and submit.

I wonder if the same thing happened in City Jing when Zhou Tianzi broke through.

Gu Niang looked somewhat panicked, "Leader, could we have invited trouble into our home?"

Just a newly broken through Warrior realm.

It even made her feel a chill.

Ying Wuji, this Warrior realm, had just broken through, and his true strength was probably already superior to his peers.

She had thought that by forming an alliance with him, she was taking in a dependent.

But now, she had a faint feeling of being overshadowed.

"No matter!"

Ji Tong, however, smiled lightly, "He is just a Warrior realm, no matter how strong he is, how much stronger can he be? My Black Armor Legion is short of a general, and this kid's arrival is just in time!"

Only then did Gu Niang relax slightly.

Yes!

Apart from Ying Yue, Zhao Ji, and Nangong Ling, who were great killers, few people could be enemies of ten thousand.

Ying Wuji had just reached the Warrior realm, how could he possibly do it?

But she still had some worries, "But Ying Wuji has a high level of comprehension, and many divine abilities have already been mastered..."

External incarnation, because of the heavens and the earth...

These were all things that Ying Wuji had personally admitted to.

This level of comprehension was truly extraordinary.

Ji Tong, however, waved his hand with a faint smile, "There is a huge difference between mastering and comprehending. Without the foundation of the Warrior realm, mastering a divine ability is already the limit. Even with his high comprehension, it would take at least five years to truly master one.

These five years!

He will still be under my control.

I actually hope that he becomes stronger, and it would be best if he becomes a great weapon like Ying Thirteen in the Warrior realm!"

Today, it seems that he... is even better than I expected!"

He looked in the direction of Ying Wuji's tent.

He had thought that Ying Thirteen was already invincible in battle formations.

But he didn't expect someone to be even more courageous than him.

And this person...

Was still his subordinate!

Very good!

Very good!

He would use this golden opportunity to make the most of Ying Wuji and use all means to win him over.

If he could win him over, it would be a great help when Ying Wuji broke through the realm of the Spirit.

If he couldn't win him over...

Then he would disable him before he broke through the realm of the Spirit.

Otherwise, if he mastered divine abilities like External incarnation, because of the heavens and the earth, and the domain of slaughter, he would be in danger.

But these were all matters for later.

The most urgent matter now was to make Ying Wuji as valuable as possible.

He had to be appeased.Ji Tong said in a deep voice, "Gu Niang! You go to the capital of the Great Ming and get that thing."

Gu Niang was suddenly shocked, "Master, that thing is..."

Ji Tong smiled faintly, "The current Ying Wuji is worth it!"

...

Residence of the Kingdom of Chu.

Mi Xingli paced back and forth in the tent, anxiously waiting for the scouts sent out.

Although the large formation was broken, Ying Wuji and his group probably escaped, but she couldn't relax until she received confirmed news.

Before the scouts returned.

She probably wouldn't be able to sleep.

It's just that the distance between the two places is too far, and it's uncertain which direction Ying Wuji and his group will escape to.

It might take a long time to wait for the scouts' report.

But...

"I can't sleep!"

Mi Xingli had never been so anxious in her life.

Sitting on the bed, she rubbed her head in pain.

But unexpectedly.

As soon as she sat down.

She suddenly stood up with a start.

Looking south with a mix of surprise and joy.

This sword intent is so strong, so familiar!

It's exactly the same as the aura she felt from the Hanguang Sword at the Sword Immortal Conference last year.

Is Ying Wuji still alive?

He broke through!

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He must have left the borders of the Kingdom of Li and is probably heading towards the Flame Kingdom, which is more than a hundred miles away!

The breakthrough is even more grand than that of Zhou Tianzi, whose sword is a genuine divine weapon.

This brat...

How is he so strong?

Breaking through to the level of a soldier in less than two years.

What kind of monster is he?

But that's not important, he's alive, he's still alive...

Mi Xingli let out a long sigh, and the tension that had been taut for a long time finally relaxed, and an indescribable sense of happiness surged from her heart, followed by a wave of exhaustion.

"Phew..."

She took a deep breath and lay directly on the bed.

Her eyelids drooped, and she felt drowsy so quickly, the sound of weapons inside and outside the tent didn't affect her sleep at all.

Just as she was about to fall asleep.

She suddenly felt that someone had broken into the camp.

Accompanied by a hearty laughter.

"Xingli!"

"Xingli!"

"You have a good eye, this reincarnation bug is worth it!"

"My son-in-law broke through, my son-in-law broke through!"

Mi Xingli rubbed her eyes and looked at the King of Chu, her eyes filled with incredulity.

"Your son-in-law?"

"Of course!"

The King of Chu laughed heartily, "Who else would it be? Zhao Ji's son-in-law?"

Mi Xingli: "..."

...

Camp of the Kingdom of Qian.

"Damn it!"

"Damn it!"

"Damn it!"

Ying Wuque had already fallen asleep, but he was startled awake by this sword intent, and sat up on the spot.

Hanguang Sword!

He was too familiar with this aura.

Back then, he had considered this divine sword to be his own, believing that as long as he grasped the hilt of the Hanguang Sword, he could open an era of his own.

But this lofty ambition was shattered by Ying Wuji's fists.

Today.

He had finally overcome all his fears and gained astonishing potential.

Ying Wuji, on the other hand, had turned potential into strength.

Two years.

Reaching the level of a soldier?

On what grounds?

Ying Wuque felt that Ying Wuji's actions were a demonstration against him!

For a moment.

The murderous intent that he had finally controlled began to boil again, constantly stimulating his dantian, causing the true energy in his body to surge like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment!

He felt as if he had returned to the time when he was practicing next to the Emperor's corpse, every day filled with uncontrollable killing intent and evil energy.

Faintly, there was a feeling of losing control.

He looked at the spinning sword in his hand, it was buzzing non-stop, but unlike the fear of other weapons, it seemed very excited.

This was not a replica of the spinning sword.

It was the original divine weapon that Ying Yue had forcibly extracted from his own body at a great cost, containing a part of Ying Yue's original true energy.

Although it was only a ground-level weapon, it was a genuine imperial sword, not far from the divine level.

But to break through to the divine level, the sword's master must unify the world and wield the power of the world.

Hanguang was like this.

Zhou Tianzi's sword was also like this.

The spinning sword... was still lacking.

He needed to establish a new order himself.

But Ying Wuji's breakthrough had put too much pressure on him.

The killing intent was strong.

The true energy was surging.

Ying Wuque was starting to lose control.

But just then.

A voice came from outside the tent.

"If you can't control your killing intent, then go and kill him!"

It was Ying Yue's voice.

Upon hearing these words.

Ying Wuque immediately calmed down, and the feeling of losing control also subsided.

Kill him?

What a joke!

Go and offer someone's head?

What made him calm down was not his state of mind, but his strength.

He took a deep breath, "How can I, as your son, be someone who seeks temporary pleasure? Although Ying Wuji has broken through to the level of a soldier a few years ahead of time, it will take at least five years to comprehend the top-tier divine ability of 'Heaven and Earth as One.'

I, on the other hand, have already understood the domain of killing. As long as I break through to the level of a soldier, I can surpass him.

There's no need to rush."

Ying Yue nodded in satisfaction, "Very good, go to sleep!"

Ying Wuque nodded heavily, "Yes!"

Lying on the bed.

Ying Wuque felt that he had matured.

But he still couldn't fall asleep, the level of a soldier...

It made him feel so sour.

...

Residence of the Royal Family of Zhou."Ridiculous!"

"Ridiculous!"

Zhou Tianzi couldn't hold back, as if he had returned to the nightmare of the past.

The dignified Zhou Tianzi was actually killed by the sword of Shang Tianzi.

The divination official calculated that this dream is very likely to be a prophecy.

Later, it was discovered that this divination official was a disciple of Yang Zhu's line, and it was very likely that he was sent specifically to scare himself.

Originally, Zhou Tianzi was helpless against the Li Kingdom.

Discovering this mystery, Zhou Tianzi's mood eased a lot.

Later, with the support of the Tianren Clan, he almost forgot about this matter.

But today.

Ying Wuji broke through with the Hanguang Sword, which made him recall the fear of being dominated by nightmares in the past.

This is definitely not a simple breakthrough.

It's only been less than two years!

Why?

Is that divination official from Yang Zhu's line really trying to scare me?

"Someone come!"

"Your Majesty! I'm here!"

The eunuch hurried over.

Zhou Tianzi asked, "How is the matter of the Ji clan's alliance?"

The eunuch hurriedly said, "It should be almost done. I'll show you right away!"

With that, he directly activated a communication symbol.

Anyi.

The old capital of City Jing.

The defense here was originally very tight, but later, the three families reached an agreement, and although this place still belonged to the Zhao family, it faced many threats in the surrounding area. Because it was close to Anyi, which was connected to the Capital of the Great Ming, and could indirectly control the Jiang Kingdom, it had great strategic significance.

Many of the Zhao family's troops were transferred to the surrounding cities, and the defense of the old capital of City Jing was somewhat relaxed.

Ji Tong's people easily led representatives of various families and sneaked into the vicinity of the Muye Stele, and now it was almost repaired.

It only awaited the infusion of blood.

"Huh?"

Zhou Tianzi noticed something different. "Those people look unfamiliar. Who are they?"

The eunuch explained with a smile, "They are from the Cao family. This time, the Li Kingdom and Ying Wuji have severed ties, and they have made great contributions!"

"Oh..."

Zhou Tianzi nodded thoughtfully. He did know something about this matter. At that time, he also wanted to separate the two sides to prevent the Li Kingdom from growing stronger, so he tacitly agreed.

It wasn't too strange for the Cao family to appear here.

He didn't reject the Cao family's participation.

After all, the Cao family didn't ask him for a fief, and it was also a fairly large family. If they could become a vassal of the Zhou royal family, he would be very willing.

Moreover, they had made contributions.

Zhou Tianzi watched quietly as the various Ji clans had already prepared the essence blood in advance.

Everything proceeded as planned.

After about a quarter of an hour.

The repair of the Muye Stele was finally completed.

Each family offered their own essence blood, and the process was flawless.

Zhou Tianzi felt a warm sensation throughout his body, and this comforting feeling from the depths of his blood made him feel much more at ease.

Now that he thought about it.

His panic just now was actually quite ridiculous.

Could a mere soldier's realm shake the position of the Zhou royal family?

In this world.

One person has never been able to shake a country.

Now that the Ji clan alliance had been established, although the decline of the Muye Stele did not significantly enhance the bloodlines of the various Ji clans, it was already enough.

The overall strength had increased, and it could serve as a link to bring all the families together.

Even the Li Kingdom and the Bai family together could not shake the Ji clan alliance.

Not to mention separating them?

His worries were really unnecessary.

A smile appeared at the corner of Zhou Tianzi's mouth, and he turned his head. "Rest for now. Tomorrow, we will head to the Kingdom of Chu to subdue the demons and take control of the world!"

With that, he turned around to return to his tent.

But just as he turned around, he suddenly felt a chill rushing through his body.

He turned back abruptly and looked at the illusion created by the communication symbol, only to find that it was in chaos.

He couldn't help but feel a splitting headache. "What on earth is going on!"

The eunuch was also flustered, not knowing what had happened.

At that moment.

The official in charge of the communication symbol ran over with a look of resentment. "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! The essence blood provided by the Cao family, it's poisoned!"

Zhou Tianzi: "???"

The official asked cautiously, "How should we handle this?"

Zhou Tianzi's face was extremely ugly, and his tone was unquestionable.

"Kill!"

...

The Zhao camp.

Apart from sending out a small number of pursuers, the rest of the people returned to the camp to rest after the formation was broken, as they were still quite tired.

The military camp had returned to peace.

Behind the screen.

Zhao Ji lay quietly on the bed, breathing weak and steady, as if he were asleep, but his eyes were half-open, staring at the top of the tent, lost in thought, and it was unclear if he was conscious or not.

Queen Xuanji lay beside him, gently patting the back of his hand on his chest as if coaxing a child to sleep.

Outside the screen.

Zhao Ning was leaning over the desk, writing quickly on talisman paper, constantly sending out messages.

The events of the past twenty-four hours had left an indelible impression on her.

But fortunately...

The King's mind was clear, and everything was fine.

"Your Majesty! I request an audience!"

A sharp and clear voice sounded outside the door.

"Come in!"

Zhao Ning smiled faintly.

A moment later.

Cao Gonggong walked in with small, quick steps. After entering, he subconsciously glanced at the layout inside the tent.

To be honest.

He was a little nervous.

He had played a significant role in the estrangement between father and son this time, even if it was just saying some innocuous words by Zhao Ji's side.

Before this major action, few people knew better than him what was about to happen.

There was definitely a risk.

But it wasn't particularly great.Zhao Ji believed him, so what major crime could fall on his shoulders?

But he still felt a little uncertain.

Because this time, Zhao Ji didn't bring him along.

Could it be...

He looked at Zhao Ning and found that the new clothes she had changed into were still oozing blood.

He immediately felt relieved.

It seemed that because of this matter, the father and daughter had a significant disagreement, and it ended with Zhao Ning's failure.

In this case, it meant that there was no major problem.

Although he heard from Ji Tong that Ying Wuji had already escaped.

But this fire wouldn't burn him.

He asked cautiously, "Your Highness, what about the King?"

"Father King!"

The smile on Zhao Ning's face was somewhat unpredictable, "Father King is tired and resting."

Cao Gonggong quickly smiled, "It's good to rest, Your Majesty worries about the affairs of the country all day long, and this servant is deeply moved!"

"The loyalty of Cao Gonggong truly moves me!"

Zhao Ning smiled faintly, "Father King is indeed exhausted from worrying about the country, but due to his old age, there are many things he cannot bear. If it weren't for Cao Gonggong's help, the Zhao family might not have been able to take action against the Bai family."

Hearing this, Cao Gonggong was shocked and lost color, "Your Highness, please listen to me..."

"No need!"

Zhao Ning smiled faintly, "I mentioned this matter not to cause trouble for Cao Gonggong. Not to mention that this is offering sincere advice, even if it is really to stir up trouble for some ulterior motives, the royal family should not blame you, and will not vent their anger on the Cao family."

"This..."

Cao Gonggong was somewhat astonished, not understanding what Zhao Ning meant.

But looking at Zhao Ning's expression, it seemed like she wasn't speaking in reverse.

For a moment, he was also somewhat moved.

He sighed lightly, "Cao family should serve loyally for the great favor of His Majesty..."

He wanted to say something else.

But suddenly heard Zhao Ning say, "Father King's time is near, but there is no one to accompany him in the afterlife. Cao Gonggong, are you willing to accompany Father King?"

Cao Gonggong, upon hearing this, did not have any negative emotions, but was rather moved, "This servant is willing to follow!"

This statement was sincere.

His actions were all for the Cao family, and he did not have any ill intentions towards Zhao Ji. But in the end, he still felt sorry for Zhao Ji. If his old bones could accompany Zhao Ji in death, it would also alleviate some of his guilt.

Zhao Ning nodded slightly, "Very well! If there is nothing else, Gonggong can rest in the nearby tent!"

"Yes!"

Cao Gonggong responded and prepared to leave, but he was still worried, "Your Highness, is our Cao family really safe?"

Zhao Ning asked in return, "Hasn't your Cao family already quietly moved out of the territory of Kingdom Li?"

Cao Gonggong choked, his face showing some embarrassment, and sighed lightly, "Your Highness is generous, this servant is ashamed."

"But..."

Zhao Ning's tone changed, "I can only guarantee that Kingdom Li will not trouble the Cao family, but as for the Ji family..."

Cao Gonggong's heart jumped, "Your Highness means..."

Zhao Ning smiled faintly, "From the perspective of Kingdom Li, we do not want the Ji family alliance to grow stronger. Can Cao Gonggong understand?"

"Understood!"

Cao Gonggong felt that something was amiss.

Zhao Ning continued, "So we found the Jiang family, and their ancestor Jiang Taigong personally built the Muyi Stele. The Jiang family naturally retains a lot of information about the Muyi Stele. Among them, there is a poison that contaminates the blood crystal of the Muyi Stele. This poison is harmless to the human body, but it can erode the blood crystal of the Muyi Stele."

Cao Gonggong: "..."

Zhao Ning put down the talisman in her hand and looked at him quietly, "We couldn't take action against other families, so we chose your Cao family."

Cao Gonggong: "..."

His face turned pale, showing no color.

His legs went weak, and he sat directly on the ground.

After tonight.

What kind of fate would the Cao family face?

Zhao Ning looked down at him from a high vantage point, "So, are you still willing to accompany Father King?"

Cao Gonggong felt utterly hopeless, feeling that his entire life had been shattered.

Sitting in place, he was dazed for a long time.

He sighed lightly, changed to a kneeling position, and kowtowed heavily to Zhao Ning, "For decades of service, Your Majesty has been kind to this servant. The calamity of the Cao family today is all this servant's fault. Your Majesty knew the hidden truth behind it, but still did not leave the Cao family behind. This kindness is something this servant cannot repay in this lifetime. Today, this servant is useless and is willing to accompany in atonement."

"Very well!"

Zhao Ning nodded, feeling quite emotional, "It's rare for Cao Gonggong to have such a heart. The disaster of the Cao family is inevitable, but if someone from the Cao family can escape back to the territory of Kingdom Li, Kingdom Li does not mind accepting them as commoners. If they serve the country well, according to the laws of Kingdom Li, they may even be able to become officials or generals."

Cao Gonggong also knew that being able to escape a disaster and being willing to return to the territory of Kingdom Li was very rare.

But at the very least, it was a hope.

At least there was a place in Kingdom Li where the Cao family could find refuge.

He kowtowed on the ground, tears streaming down his face, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Zhao Ning nodded slightly, "You may go and rest!"

"This servant takes his leave!"

Cao Gonggong stood up tremblingly, looking like he had lost his soul, and staggered out of the tent.

Zhao Ning watched his departing figure, her expression quite complex.

"You are still soft-hearted!"

A weak voice came from behind the screen.

Zhao Ning quickly walked to the screen, sat on the edge of the bed, and said, "Father King! This action is not a sign of being soft-hearted, but Wuji's journey this time, even if he explains it in person, there will be people who will use it to undermine the foundation of our Kingdom Li. The benevolence of Kingdom Li should start from the Cao family."Zhao Ji blinked with difficulty, managing a nod, his voice sounding as if it was leaking air, "Merely relying on benevolence is far from enough. Wuji is smooth but lacks fierceness. In the future..."

Just then.

From the south came an astonishing surge of sword intent.

Radiant Light!

The Realm of Armament!

Zhao Ji's eyes lit up, regaining their luster in an instant.

His withered right hand suddenly grasped Zhao Ning's wrist, too excited to speak.

The boy has broken through!

He could have continued to hide his skills!

Today's actions are a declaration to the world that Ying Wuji intends to conquer with strength.

This treasured sword.

Finally willing to unsheathe.

Before it rusts.

Unsheathed...

The boy must be afraid I wouldn't know.

He chose this way to tell me, his father-in-law!

Zhao Ning was also somewhat excited, feeling his father's skeletal, withered hand, his eyes swelling with unshed tears.

Zhao Ji took a few deep breaths, finally calming down a bit, his throat moving as he let out an old but hearty laugh, "This sick tree of mine can finally fall..."

"Father, you..."

Zhao Ning was surprised, because the term "sick tree" was what Ying Wuji would grumble about in private.

Zhao Ji laughed breathlessly, "Do you really think your disrespectful words could escape the spiritual perception of someone in the Realm of Enlightenment?"

"..."

Zhao Ning fell silent for a while, "Father, do you know what his exact words were?"

Zhao Ji asked, "What?"

Zhao Ning took a deep breath, "Beside the capsized ship sails a thousand boats, in front of the sick tree blooms a spring of myriad woods."

Hearing this.

Zhao Ji was stunned.

Then he burst into laughter, coughing violently.

In front of the sick tree blooms a spring of myriad woods, this boy finally said something that struck a chord in his heart.

"Ning'er!"

"Father!"

"Help me up!"

"Ah? You..."

"Back to Jia!"

Zhao Ji shakily stood up, "With Wuji's departure, he is bound to soar like a dragon breaking free. Ascend the throne quickly, I no longer wish to wait."

After saying this.

He propped himself up, looking towards the south.

The towering mountains blocked his view but not his expectations.

I am but a sick tree.

Isn't this world the same?

Wuji.

Do not disappoint me!