Taiyi Dao Fruit

Elder Yun chuckled behind him: "With your every move, the court will not remain calm."

"If I don't move, how will they move?"

Jiang Li laughed without turning his head: "If they don't move, how can I catch them all in one sweep and make their heads roll?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the three ascended the island, which rose into the sky, parting the winds and clouds, drawing the attention of Dinghu from above and below.

The recent upheaval had not yet faded, and even now Dinghu experienced unusual tides due to changes in the terrain, requiring sect disciples to handle the situation back and forth. Moreover, there were unexpected guests drawn by the grand commotion lurking around Dinghu, observing from the shadows.

Jiang Li's actions at this time drew attention from all four corners, sending large numbers of figures rushing to report the news.

The Divine Capital, being closest to Dinghu, was the fastest to receive the news.

In the Divine Capital, within the Imperial City.

The old Gongsun Family Master, Meng Jun, delivered the news of the Immortal Queen's actions to the Eldest Prince, and before he even left, he received information about an island flying out of Dinghu heading towards Yong Province.

He immediately thought of Jiang Li.

"It's on, the fight is finally on, hahaha."

The Eldest Prince, without a trace of princely demeanor, laughed like a fifty-year-old child.

These past days had truly been humiliating and helpless for him. He had to endure, endure, endure until he almost went mad. Now, upon hearing the chance, the Eldest Prince laughed and stomped his feet, feeling the heavy mood lift completely from his heart.

Meng Jun, standing aside, frowned and pondered, puzzled at Jiang Li's swift action.

The Meng Family has a close relationship with the Immortal Palace. They had been informed beforehand by the Immortal Queen about the changes in Yong Province, but how did Jiang Li know? Could it be he has the ability to foresee the future?

However, despite the numerous doubts, it was a fact that the opportunity had come, so Meng Jun set aside his uncertainties and began planning the next move.

"Your Highness, yesterday the Gongsun Family Master came to the Divine Capital, and today Jiang Li went to Yong Province. It seems that the Princess will mobilize the army soon." Meng Jun reminded.

"Agree to her, agree to whatever she asks."

The Eldest Prince subconsciously yelled, revealing his excitement.

After hearing a slight cough from Meng Jun, he slightly regained his composure from his joy and also coughed, then solemnly said: "The meaning of this prince is that Jiang Sikong's willingness to campaign for our dynasty is a fortunate event for the nation. As a prince, even if I cannot fight alongside him, I absolutely must not drag him down. We must provide substantial military support to aid Sikong, to fend off the enemies in Yong Province."

"Indeed," Meng Jun stroked his graying beard and said, "However, to ensure nothing goes wrong, Your Highness should also submit a request to the Princess, asking her to send the Yin Soldiers from the Yin Law Department to support."

This way, they can weaken the adversary's forces.

Although there was a tendency for the two princes to watch each other's backs before, when the opportunity comes, and that man heads to Yong Province, they become enemies once more.

"Quite right, I will seek an audience with Aunt immediately."

The Eldest Prince hurriedly got up, not even bothering to adjust his attire, and rushed towards Nanli Palace.

This matter must be done quickly; what if the Second Prince strikes first?

Similarly, supporting them is also a major reinforcement for Grand Commandant Meng Jun, who commands the army and has gathered several military leaders.

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The news also reached the Imperial College.

At the top of the book tower on Qiong Mountain, Imperial College Sacrificial Officer Mo Yiling held a letter, deep in thought.

Beside him, Imperial Historian Xiao Zhi said: "Teacher, could Jiang Sikong be wanting to reenact the battle of the past by going to Yong Province?"

He was, of course, referring to the battle between Jiang Li and the Taiping Sect.

At that time, Jiang Li charged straight into the middle of the Taiping Sect, relying on internal support to strike two heavy blows on Zhang Zhixuan, making him the first Taiping Sect Leader in a thousand years to die at the hands of a fourth-rank.

However, during that battle, Jiang Li only had to deal with Zhang Zhixuan, and now, in the Buddha Country alone, there are three third grades on the surface, and the number of fourth-ranks is unknown.

Reenacting that battle would be difficult for Jiang Li!

"Of course, it's not possible."

The Sacrificial Officer chuckled, "But defeating the Buddha Country is not out of the question."

While saying this, he packed up the letter, appearing as if he was about to depart.

"Teacher is also going to Yong Province?" Xiao Zhi hurriedly asked.

"If I don't go, the Gongsun Family Master may not be at ease," the Sacrificial Officer shook his head, "Hui'an has sided with Jiang Sikong, undoubtedly revealing my intentions. This time, when Jiang Sikong goes to Yong Province, the newly promoted third grade Gongsun Family Master comes to the Divine Capital, guarding against the Earth Uncle and wary of me."

"Moreover, with three third grades of the Buddha Country pressing the border, even if I intend to bring back the true Emperor, I absolutely cannot allow the Buddha Country's bald villains to run amok for my own desires."

Though aged, the Sacrificial Officer's words were firm and powerful. After speaking, he left the book tower, intending to report to the Imperial City.

No sooner did the Sacrificial Officer begin moving than he looked forward with slight surprise.

Zhu Hui'an quietly arrived at the depths of the Imperial College, walking steadily. He first saluted respectfully, then said: "The Princess has ordered, asking the Great Sacrificial Officer to guard the Divine Capital to pacify the petty villains."

Upon hearing this, the Sacrificial Officer's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he asked: "Where is the Gongsun Family Master?"

"The Gongsun Family Master is about to head to Yong Province." Zhu Hui'an replied.

The Sacrificial Officer's eyebrows furrowed more deeply.

Since Tianxuan was heading to Yong Province, the task of guarding against the Earth Uncle naturally fell to the remaining Sacrificial Officer.

But the Sacrificial Officer was intent on bringing back the true Emperor, to change the current situation crafted by a certain powerful minister.

Upon this reflection, the Sacrificial Officer looked at his former student with some hesitation and asked: "You didn't disclose my intentions to Jiang Sikong?"

Zhu Hui'an replied calmly: "I have already informed him completely. However, the Gongsun Family Master said that what the Great Sacrificial Officer intends is not for personal gain, which cannot be equated with the Earth Uncle; furthermore, a Gentleman can be deceived forthrightly, and this time, it seems like deceiving the Great Sacrificial Officer's integrity."

The Sacrificial Officer was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this, then chuckled a few times, "Should I thank the Gongsun Family Master's praise for me as a Gentleman or be angry at her intentions?"

By saying that the Sacrificial Officer and the Earth Uncle cannot be equated, she actually intended to leave the Sacrificial Officer behind to check and balance the Earth Uncle, or bluntly put, to let the two keep each other in check, rather crudely, like dogs biting each other.

Though expressing it in such a way that one could almost appreciate it, at least the Sacrificial Officer found it somewhat pleasant.

A Gentleman's integrity can indeed be used to sway him, and according to the Sacrificial Officer, the term 'Gentleman' is a form of acknowledgment leveled upon him.

It should be known that even the Confucian saints recognized themselves simply as gentlemen, and the title of saintly sage was a later accolade.

"Oh well," the Sacrificial Officer's laughter subsided, he turned around with a wave of his sleeve, "You now take your leave," and he returned to the book tower, closing the door behind him, never to emerge again.

Zhu Hui'an respectfully bowed towards the book tower once more and, ignoring the furious gaze from Imperial Historian Xiao Zhi, calmly departed.

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Meanwhile, the island flew into the sky, parting the turning winds, heading at full speed to Yong Province.

Jiang Li's deep power surpassed even that of the fourth-rank, comparable to the third grade, further sustained by the inexhaustible [One-foot Hammer], propelling the island toward Yong Province at maximum speed. This commotion confirmed the speculations of many attentive observers that the one piloting the island was none other than Jiang Li himself.

No other fourth-rank possessed such inexhaustible power.

As the island flew through the air, two beams of light sliced through the sky, landing directly upon the flying island.