Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Everyone smiled.

Then Taoist Longshan turned his expectant gaze toward Chen Xing.

Chen Xing did not hesitate and produced a secret letter, saying:

"True Man, the Prince is already aware of all matters. He values this highly and has already informed His Majesty. The arrival of Divine Feather Grand General and me is precisely for this matter."

Taoist Longshan was not surprised.

Seeing Divine Feather Grand General arrive, he had already understood.

He opened the secret letter.

His furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

Since learning that the Demon Sect and Southern Border were planning to achieve Martial Saint status, there had always been a shadow in his heart. But now, he finally felt a bit relieved. At the very least, the True Martial Sect wouldn't have to face this challenge alone; there would be strong support.

Whether for Li Ling's sake or Great Yan's realm, Town North King would not stand idly by.

However, recently the Northern Barbarians have been stirring again; he needs to oversee that side, hence he reported to the Imperial Court.

The letter's content was primarily in two parts.

Firstly, Great Yan's Imperial Court would make every effort to thwart the Demon Sect and Southern Border's plan to achieve Martial Saint status, striving to crush their plans in the cradle.

Secondly, concerning the safety of the True Martial Sect, Divine Feather Grand General, who was recently dispatched to guard Qing State, has now moved closer, establishing a presence in the nearest city to the True Martial Sect. In this way, should anything occur, Divine Feather Grand General and his formidable army can arrive at once.

One must also guard against some of the minor maneuvers of the Demon Sect and Southern Border, not merely limiting concern to the threat of Martial Saint.

After reading the secret letter.

Taoist Longshan expressed his thanks solemnly:

"Divine Feather Grand General, there will be many occasions to bother you in the future."

Divine Feather Grand General's expression grew solemn, he waved his hand saying:

"True Man is courteous. The ambition of the Demon Sect and Southern Border is evident; they collaborated intending to overturn our Great Yan. Naturally, I won't sit by and watch. True Man can rest assured their plans won't easily succeed."

He recalled Flame Martial Grand General's instructions earlier, aimed to shift the True Martial Sect's stance, leaning more towards supporting the Imperial Court. Initially, he thought it would be difficult, planning to gradually find an opportunity, but unexpected pressure from the Demon Sect and Southern Border has pushed the True Martial Sect over.

Nevertheless.

The fact that the Demon Sect and Southern Border are planning to achieve Martial Saint status has left him somewhat alert.

After all, Flame Martial Grand General's attitude was elusive, and he was uncertain whether Great Yan's Martial Saint could emerge at the crucial moment. Although he stood among Great Yan's top ranks, some core secrets were still beyond his reach.

While he pondered.

Luo Wentian had also finished reading the secret letter and asked:

"May I ask the Grand General, what shall we True Martial Sect do if the Demon Sect and Southern Border indeed produce a Martial Saint?"

The meaning within his words was apparent.

Only Martial Saint can handle a Martial Saint.

Against them, others face a path to death.

Divine Feather Grand General's heart was tight, but he knew not to show a hint of trepidation.

He replied calmly:

"If that day arrives, there are those who will handle it, rest assured. Since I guard this place, no matter what, I'll share the fate with True Martial Sect, never leaving."

His words were resolute.

Luo Wentian apologized softly.

Taoist Longshan smiled and moved past the matter, saying:

"If it's not absolutely necessary, it'd be best not to proceed as such. Rather than waiting for the Demon Sect and Southern Border's Martial Saints to come knocking, it's better to kill from the source. I believe the Grand General knows that our True Martial Sect has offended the Southern Border because of the Blood King Gu matter; we can use it as a starting point to investigate."

Regardless of whether Great Yan's Martial Saint will act, he couldn't risk the safety of the entire True Martial Sect gambling that Great Yan's Martial Saint could block the attacks of two Martial Saints.

Rather than this, why not prevent the birth of two Martial Saints?

Divine Feather Grand General nodded seriously:

"True Man can be assured, the Imperial Court has already initiated action; secret agents in the Thirteen States are quietly probing. However deeply the Southern Border's people hide, they can't completely conceal. Daring to conduct such vile acts on our Great Yan soil must be severely punished!"

His eyes carried a murderous intent.

Then he added:

"Regarding the Demon Sect achieving Martial Saint through Secret Technique, there have been some clues; it might relate to the inner cores of exotic beasts. The Southern Border, backed by the Hundred Thousand Mountains, is familiar with the situation inside, making it easier to acquire exotic beast cores. Perhaps this is the fundamental reason for their alliance."

Taoist Longshan's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

Although Great Yan is still investigating Southern Border, the information on the Demon Sect's Martial Saint Secret Technique was obtained so quickly, indicating that numerous spies exist within the Demon Sect.

After years of struggle.

Great Yan and the Demon Sect were surely infiltrating one another to some extent.

Reflecting on this, Taoist Longshan was more alert, aware that he couldn't fully trust the Imperial Court, else he wouldn't know if he'd be betrayed by a Demon Sect insider someday.

The four discussed many details.

All regarding various actions to be taken next, essentially exchanging information.

Seeing Chen Xing and Divine Feather Grand General off.

Taoist Longshan and Luo Wentian both breathed a sigh of relief and then immediately relayed these messages to Ning Qi.

Ning Qi also felt somewhat relieved.

With Great Yan's intervention, at least the pressure was less intense.

Even if unable to completely prevent the emergence of Martial Saints from the Demon Sect and Southern Border, it would at least greatly delay their progress, gaining ample time for himself. If not even half a year could be gained, then Great Yan's Court would be too incompetent.

Ning Qi didn't believe Great Yan's Court was only capable of this much; since they were willing to intervene, perhaps he wouldn't have to act himself in the end.

But he wouldn't harbor any false hope, relying on others.

In the coming days.

Ning Qi continued his cultivation.

The waves stirred by True Man Tianjian's slaying of the Heart Inquiry Sword also gradually dispersed; the Martial Realm has never lacked for new events, and Ning Qi enjoyed the peace; too much attention on True Man Tianjian wasn't good.

But very soon.

An event once again shook the world, attracting numerous attentions.

The Blade Demon, ranked third on the Celestial Being List, emerged!