Taiyi Dao Fruit

An oppressive atmosphere quietly descended.

The defects of the Emperor Dao Fruit were not secrets to those who threatened the Emperor that day, but remained great secrets to others. Zhu Hui'an being informed could only be through related parties.

——Jiang Li!

The Imperial College Sacrificial Officer thought of him immediately.

No choice, the impression Jiang leaves is too negative.

Sly and cunning, with deep scheming, pursuing advancement at the cost of reputation, dining on the soft rice of the Gongsun Family.

This quality of ambition and determination in action is the basic skill of a conspirator. Jiang Li's reputation is not good, especially recently with his love for fishing and frequent deceit, causing his reputation to further decline.

Moreover, the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer is well aware of Jiang Li's talent and ability. Others may not be able to break free from the constraints of the Emperor Dao Fruit, but Jiang Li just might.

After all, with the first Emperor regaining humanity in eight hundred years having appeared, who knows if someone might emerge to further unravel the Emperor Dao Fruit?

Zhu Hui'an, precise in foreseeing trends, immediately guessed his teacher's apprehensions, and with a meaningful smile said, "If I say I didn't learn it from Jiang Sikong, would teacher believe?"

"I would believe," said the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer, "but I will keep a close eye on him."

"Ha."

Zhu Hui'an laughed, "Then I must thank teacher. Jiang Sikong may not wish to be an enemy to teacher, but if teacher initiates conflict, that would naturally be best."

Once Jiang Li discovers the Sacrificial Officer's vigilance, he will naturally retaliate. If Jiang Li manages to suppress even the Sacrificial Officer, then he will be akin to an Emperor, even if he isn't quite one yet.

Zhu Hui'an's idea doesn't even count as an overt plot, since he openly displays his intentions, not qualifying as any kind of strategy. Yet, the Sacrificial Officer, due to his cautious thinking, will act as envisaged.

Because, as Zhu Hui'an said, the Sacrificial Officer is a loyal minister, loyal to the public Emperor akin to the Heavenly Dao.

Zhu Hui'an studied under the Sacrificial Officer for years, even once his prized disciple, naturally understanding his teacher's thoughts. At this moment, assured of the realization of his intent, he ceased further talk and bid farewell, saying, "Student takes his leave."

"But if teacher wishes to compel me, I will voluntarily reside at the academy for some time."

Having revealed such significant secrets, even trying to stir relations between Jiang Li and the Sacrificial Officer, for the officer to wish to retain him is understandable.

However, he did not stop Zhu Hui'an from leaving, merely watching him quietly, his expression slightly somber but otherwise quite serene.

This made Zhu Hui'an's heart slightly heavy.

Indeed, his teacher's Qi cultivation technique remains as strong as ever, so one can't tell whether his earlier words affected him.

With such thoughts, Zhu Hui'an was about to leave.

At that moment, the Sacrificial Officer suddenly spoke.

"Hui'an, better not plot against Jiang Sikong, you cannot lead him."

Before him, thoughts from within the Treasure Extreme Cave Heaven echoed, "With a Realm of guiding human hearts by the Heavenly Heart, you're unable to cope."

Mastery of human hearts... Earth Uncle couldn't achieve this, even being a scholarly authority, the Sacrificial Officer admits he cannot.

Insight into human hearts is one thing; mastery over them, including one's own, is quite another.

For this very reason, the Sacrificial Officer believes Jiang Li might possibly ignore the Emperor Dao Fruit's flaw and constraints.

Zhu Hui'an paused, then fell silent for a moment before turning and leaving.

Whether or not he listened to the Sacrificial Officer's words remains unknown.

As for the Sacrificial Officer, he watched Zhu Hui'an fly to the Divine Capital, shook his head, and then returned to Jing Mountain Academy.

After they left, the heavy atmosphere dispersed, and the mountain peak returned to calm.

Then, after about half an incense's time, a figure emerged from the gentle breeze amidst the mountains.

He wore a blue robe, his features merely fair, with a sense of ordinary plainness, yet he carried an aura of indescribable clarity and distance, making his figure seem profound.

"Imperial College Sacrificial Officer Mo Yiling, truly holds his composure well. I thought he might try to unseal the Emperor. Using Confucian Dao Artifact, it might have affected the seal. If I secretly assisted, maybe you could succeed?"

Feng Manlou stroked his chin, shaking his head in contemplation.

The unsealing of the Emperor, naturally, the court would not sit idly by, surely sending the Emperor to the heavens with joy, then selecting a new Emperor.

At that time, with some manipulation, maybe Jiang Sikong could don the Imperial Robe for warmth, avoiding spring chills.

"What a pity."

Feng Manlou shook his head repeatedly, "Seems like I'll have to act myself."

He brushed his hand across his face, a Nuo Mask covered his face, revealing the image of Taiping Sect's Marquis of Wind.

Donning the Nuo Mask, Feng Manlou truly transformed into the Marquis of Wind, his figure flickered, vanishing into the Divine Capital with the wind.

At this time within the Divine Capital, military gear mobilized, a large contingent of Forbidden Army rushed from the Imperial City, heading towards the Upper City District. The attack on Tianxuan's residence was a top priority; regardless of practical utility, the Forbidden Army must mobilize to demonstrate concern.

The Upper City District was also under total lockdown, barring entry and exit.

However, this clearly could not hinder Feng Manlou; he effortlessly traversed the Upper City District, entering the Imperial City through the main gate.

Without the Emperor presiding, the defense within the Imperial City lacked former strength, Feng Manlou, as a gentle breeze, easily reached near the North Gate, his essence blowing past Dharma Platforms near the gate without disturbing any flags, arriving where the Emperor was sealed.

The wind gathered, merging into Feng Manlou's figure, heading towards the sealed Emperor.

However, just as Feng Manlou appeared, the flags began to shake.

One by one the Star Constellations appeared on the flags, and the former Golden Armored Divine Beings donned starlight, their forms transformed from Divine Generals to Star Officials.

"Vermilion Bird Seven Constellations reveal..."

Feng Manlou glanced at the swaying seven flags, turning slowly.

The Golden Armored Divine Beings were merely surface appearances; actually, these flags were Dao Artifacts, bearing the Dao Fruit of Vermilion Bird Seven Constellations' Star Officials. Don't ask how Feng Manlou knew; he personally assisted the Princess in crafting these Dao Artifacts.

Once the Vermilion Bird Seven Constellations manifested, it could only mean one thing.

——The Princess Ji Lingguang arrived.

Clad in fiery red attire, yet exuding icy coldness, raising a hand, red flames transformed into Fire Lotuses whirling around her.

Feng Manlou felt slightly stiff, he touched the Nuo Mask on his face, laughing with a changed voice, "Indeed, the Princess of Great Zhou, I had previously used Echange Skill for divination, yet still found myself exposed by the Princess."

Unflustered, he retained his mask, even his form adjusted, the Princess might not discern him.

The Princess's eyes, sharp as swords, fixed on the unexpected intruder, she sneered, "Specifically sought Tianxuan for the Dragon Armor Divine Chapter, you certainly couldn't detect."

Three Emperors' descendants each possess Echange Skills; the Feng family has "Lianshan", the Jiang family has "Gui Cang", while the Ji family has "Qiankun". Among them, "Qiankun Yi" is the most widely transmitted. Today's acquired Echange Skills derived partly from "Qiankun Yi", leading the Ji family to rename their innate Yi as "Dragon Armor Divine Chapter", safeguarded by the Dinghu Sect.

"Dragon Armor Divine Chapter" was passed down from the Yellow Emperor, recorded in hieroglyphics. In terms of level, before the End of Dharma, it was inferior to the Book of Luo River Map. However, the Book of Luo River Map fell even more drastically, closing the gap.

Holding this book, Qi Fortune becomes exceptionally stable, further guarded by innate Echange Skills, ensuring even a Great Venerable couldn't easily foresee the Princess.

"So it was 'Qiankun Yi', truly formidable."

Feng Manlou laughed heartily, without alarm, "While discovering me is one thing, trying to retain me..."

Before his words finished, two Fire Lotuses floated before Feng Manlou.

"Kneel!"