The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS

"I should have told you, I wanted to see Gong Ziyu."

After receiving Yun Wuyue's signal, Qing Yu first settled Xuanzhen, then sent the Blood Crystal Stones and the essence blood stored in the Xuanyin Sword Energy to the underground palace, before going to meet Yun Wuyue.

Then, she was greeted with this sentence.

"I am Gong Ziyu, and Gong Ziyu is me," Qing Yu said indifferently.

There was no need to hide anymore; she had already gained enough strength to present herself before others. From now on, Qing Yu would appear before the eyes of the world.

As for some of the covert operations, whether handled by Hidden Mirror Man or some other aliases, all could be managed.

"You are Gong Ziyu, indeed..." Yun Wuyue was slightly surprised, yet there was a feeling of inevitability in her heart.

This white-haired Daoist didn't seem like someone who would willingly be subordinate to others. With his current strength, either Gong Ziyu had rapidly advanced to Divine Communication in a short time and was even more powerful than him, or he was Gong Ziyu.

"It seems you had already speculated," Qing Yu said indifferently, "What brings you to seek me this time?"

Yun Wuyue composed herself, her phoenix eyes returning to their usual coldness, and said, "The Master wishes to see you."

'Yin Tianxia, has the time finally come...'

Long ago, when she suggested that plan to Ye Lingshuang and Yun Wuyue, Qing Yu guessed that the day she would meet Yin Tianxia wasn't far off.

Speaking of which, Yin Tianxia was the first Supreme she needed to confront.

Shadow King was slightly short of reaching the Supreme level, and Meng Shanhe had always presented himself as a Haqi Avatar. Although Qing Yu had seen Meng Shanhe's Haqi Avatar, she had never had a direct conversation with him.

"Come with me to meet the Master," said Yun Wuyue.

The two walked within an elegant and naturally serene villa located outside the Divine Capital. This was one of the best summer villas in the suburbs of the Divine Capital and also one of the main strongholds of the Yin Demon Sect there.

As a Demon Sect, having multiple hideouts was instinctual. Thus, although the Tianyue Square in the Divine Capital had almost become the private domain of the Yin Demon Sect, they had established many more strongholds in the suburbs and other secret locations.

After navigating several turns through the corridors, Qing Yu and her companion walked into the garden.

In September in the Northern Land, the climate began to cool. Although the flowers and plants in the garden were meticulously cared for, they inevitably bore some signs of withering.

Autumn's solemnity was already evident in this summer villa.

However, compared to the climate, the stern figure in the garden appeared even more solemn.

"Qing Yu, I have long heard of your name."

Yin Tianxia seemed to harbor some good intentions toward Qing Yu. Having heard rumors about Yin Tianxia, Qing Yu had thought she was the kind of female fighter from legends past, but today's meeting proved that rumors are just rumors.

Even if, due to her past experiences, Yin Tianxia harbored thoughts of Female Venerate, as a Supreme warrior of such Martial Arts proficiency, she wouldn't be so extreme as to be irrational.

Like those mindless female fighters who only fought blindly, she could not have become the head of the Three Demonic Sects alliance, standing equal to the Heavenly Demon Palace and Blood Demon Sect.

"I have seen Yin Sect Master," Qing Yu greeted with a bow.

"Hmm," Yin Tianxia nodded lightly, her stern features retaining a domineering air even as she expressed kindness, "Lingshuang has mentioned your views to me. Speak your plan if you seek my support."

"In truth, it is nothing extraordinary, merely to provide women a platform."

Qing Yu said with a light smile, "In past years, the Great Princess of Northern Zhou disguised herself as a man to study at the Mountain River Academy. Although Mountain Master Meng discovered the Great Princess's identity, he treated her with equality and did not expose her simply because she was a woman.

My thought is to have the Mountain River Academy establish a new female academy to enroll female students and teach women to become talented. Northern Zhou Court would also provide opportunities for these female scholars, allowing capable women to assume official roles, even becoming ministers in the future."

"Of course, given the current relationship between the court and the Academy, the Academy might not agree. But the Northern Zhou Court governs Northern Zhou, and establishing a female academy is not an issue at all. In the future, female academies will also be established throughout Northern Zhou, granting all women equal rights."

"Is that all?" Yin Tianxia asked neutrally, her expression revealing neither happiness nor anger.

"Isn't that enough?" Qing Yu countered, "What defines women's rights, if not power? Being able to hold official positions grants women sufficient power and equal footing. What happens next is up to their own efforts. Status is something each must fight for themselves."

"Since ancient times, it has been a supreme principle that the capable rise and the mediocre fall. I have provided them a platform, which is sufficient. Does Yin Sect Master imply that women cannot compete with men under equal conditions?"

Qing Yu had also carefully studied Yin Tianxia and knew her stance.

This proponent of Female Venerate did not blindly think that women should be above men, but supported the idea that "who says women are inferior to men."

Perhaps in her heart, she even believed that women were capable of surpassing men.

Ultimately, her ideology was based on the notion that women are not lesser than men. Simply granting women privileges might even annoy Yin Tianxia.

Hearing Qing Yu's words, Yin Tianxia's stern eyes slightly quivered, and she said, "It seems you know me quite well."

"To seek support, one must appeal to their interests. Does Yin Sect Master think this proposal is sufficient?" Qing Yu asked with a smile.

Though Qing Yu considered himself handsome and charismatic, with silver-white hair loved by the people of the Central Plains and a handsome face, he knew he wasn't someone who could get by just on his looks.

And in front of this Yin Sect Master, attempting to flaunt his looks might indeed hasten his demise.

Thus, since he had made that suggestion initially, he was confident enough in it. His assurance came from appealing to Yin Tianxia's interests.

"You are indeed insightful, far better than those who only speak empty words," Yin Tianxia said gravely, "Within three months, I want to see the policies appointed. Otherwise, all your words, however good, are just empty talk."

"Then please await good news from me," Qing Yu said, maintaining his smile.

Three months was indeed tight. Long-standing ideologies were not so easily overturned, and there were many who resisted change.

But for Qing Yu, this was not a problem at all.

In the present Northern Zhou, although Qing Yu had always kept a distance from the court, he could be said to wield significant influence, dominating the overall power. If it weren't for the difficulty of this matter, which required a gradual approach, Qing Yu could have pushed for immediate changes as early as tomorrow.

"Then I hope you do not disappoint me, and do not fail to keep your word. The consequences of deceiving me..."

In an instant, Yin Tianxia's aura burst forth powerfully, and for a moment, the entire villa seemed to be enveloped in night, illuminated only by a solitary bright moon.

When light returned to Qing Yu's vision, Yin Tianxia had already disappeared into the vast sky, nowhere to be found.