The next morning.
After breakfast, Wu Die kept glancing at “Gu Xiyue” out of the corner of her eye, secretly pouting.
Su Qingqiu buried her head in her porridge, holding back her laughter.
She was eagerly anticipating Wu Die’s reaction when she discovered Gu Xiyue’s true identity.
Dongfang Liuli lifted her mask and took a few bites before feeling full.
Last night, to reward Meng Qingzhou, she had gone all out. First, she was enlightened and made a grand vow to gain the recognition of the Wilderness’s fortune. Second, during dinner, she appreciated the salt fish’s understanding. Third, she had already made up her mind to repay the salt fish’s efforts, feeling she owed him.
Unexpectedly, Meng Qingzhou’s blood essence was incredibly rich, dozens of times more potent than before, enhancing her cultivation level and lifespan. It seemed she was the one being rewarded.
“An emperor, huh? If I can bring peace to the world, drive away the endless night, and fight against the Heavenly Dao, why not? As an emperor, how can I be a slave or servant, stripped of freedom, deprived of the emperor’s position, and destroy the will of the Heavenly Dao? At worst, I’ll die.”
“Besides…”
“Did the salt fish notice something? His words last night had a deeper meaning.”
“Dongfang Liuli traveling the rivers and lakes is true, but why did he think I was pretending to be a wandering hero to witness the suffering of the people? But he was right.”
She stopped eating breakfast, unable to figure it out, losing her appetite.
Dongfang Liuli felt as if she had been exposed, but without evidence, she couldn’t ask rashly. If it was just her overthinking, wouldn’t she be exposing herself?
The speaker had no intention, but the listener took it to heart.
Meng Qingzhou didn’t think much about it. He tapped the table with his fingers and asked, “Wu Die, do you know where Lian Yue has gone?”
These past few days, the seraph girl had been missing, making him curious.
“She said she couldn’t get used to the deep palace courtyard and felt she owed you, Master. She’s been helping maintain order in the capital city of Langya, supervising the officials to ensure they perform their duties.”
“She looks quite like a competent female official now.” Wu Die covered her mouth and laughed lightly.
Meng Qingzhou smiled with emotion.
The once naive foreign girl seemed to have grown up after some trials.
“Let’s go, it’s time to set off.”
After the meal.
Meng Qingzhou leaned on his blind staff and said, “Let Lian Yue take care of the capital city of Langya. Try to avoid any major troubles.”
“Qingqiu, write a letter in my name, instructing Qin Fenghuo to organize people to take over Langya.”
Su Qingqiu and Wu Die were stunned, exchanging puzzled glances.
They couldn’t help but feel confused.
Set off? Where to?
“Master, what do you mean?” Su Qingqiu asked, not understanding.
Dongfang Liuli thought for a moment and calmly said, “The young master means that instead of waiting for the Buddha to come, we should seek the Buddha.”
“The Buddhist Kingdom, due to certain factors, needs to wait for a specific time to act. Since that’s the case, how can we let them have their way? We should take this opportunity to rescue Prime Minister Jiang Canghai.”
Meng Qingzhou nodded slightly and smiled, “Xiyue is right. Qingqiu, quickly write the letter to Qin Fenghuo. Wu Die, go inform Lian Yue.”
Writing the letter was troublesome, but it was a matter of great importance, especially concerning the rise and fall of the nation. A letter carried more credibility.
As long as Qin Fenghuo led the army to occupy Langya, it would become the Great Jin’s bridgehead for attacking the Buddhist Kingdom.
Meng Qingzhou and his group would act as the vanguard, meeting up with Prime Minister Jiang Canghai and weakening the Buddhist Kingdom’s foundation as much as possible, while also breaking through to the Sky-Reaching Realm!
Half an hour later.
Outside the gates of the capital city of Langya.
Meng Qingzhou stood with his hands behind his back and asked, “This journey is dangerous. Are you sure you want to follow me?”
The three women replied in unison, “Of course!”
“Then let’s go. No need for disguises. We’ll charge straight through, killing gods if they block our way, and slaying Buddhas if they stand in our path!”
“This journey is to break through the endless desert and overturn the lotus platforms of the gods and Buddhas in the sky!”
Su Qingqiu and Wu Die were startled.
Charge straight through, breaking through the endless Buddhist Kingdom?!
Isn’t that too exaggerated? Do they really think the Buddha is made of clay and has no temper?
The river of time and space stretched from the void, spanning beneath their feet.
In an instant.
The citizens of the capital city of Langya were drawn to this astonishing phenomenon. When they saw it was Meng Qingzhou with the three women, their expressions changed.
“The Space-Time Sword Saint is leaving Langya. While he’s here, no country dares to invade. If he leaves, won’t disaster befall us?”
“The Sword Saint can’t leave.”
“Sword Saint!”
…
Spies from various countries hidden in the crowd watched Meng Qingzhou’s back with flickering eyes.
The Space-Time Sword Saint leaving Langya openly—was he sending a message to the other nations that he had abandoned Langya and they could seek revenge without his interference?
“Master, are you really going to abandon the people of Langya?” Su Qingqiu asked, feeling uneasy.
Meng Qingzhou ruffled Su Qingqiu’s black hair and smiled, “Did you forget I asked you to write a letter to Qin Fenghuo? In at most three days, he will lead troops to Langya. No one would dare openly oppose the Great Jin at this critical moment, except for the die-hard supporters of the Buddhist Kingdom. But I believe, with the current strength of the Great Jin, it won’t be a problem to drive away those wolves and tigers.”
In these few days.
Meng Qingzhou often received feedback from the system’s rewards.
The national strength of the Great Jin was growing day by day, and the system rewards were becoming increasingly generous. The resources from the Ancestral Sect Alliance were almost exhausted, all converted into the foundation, and could continue to grow. Why?
Most likely, someone was breaking through to the Morning Glow, and not just one or two.
With the support of the Wilderness’s fortune, all officials of the Great Jin were protected, making cultivation breakthroughs much easier. Even passing the Heavenly Tribulation would be simpler, equivalent to giving the entire nation a cultivation aid. It’s not surprising that someone broke through to the Morning Glow.
Today’s Great Jin Dynasty was no longer the weak, precarious dynasty it once was. It was strong enough to dominate the Wilderness.
“I see, Master has thought it through.” Su Qingqiu realized.
“Let’s go.”
Suddenly.
A voice called out, “Sir, are you leaving again?”
The seraph girl, Lian Yue, hurried over, looking at the four standing on the river of time and space from a distance.
“Yes, this time to the Western Paradise, to break through the world of bliss.” Meng Qingzhou responded calmly.
Upon hearing this, the onlookers, including the hidden spies from various countries, all changed their expressions, as if thunder had struck their ears.
The Space-Time Sword Saint intended to storm the Western Paradise and confront the gods and Buddhas head-on.
Everyone sensed that something big was about to happen!
“Sir…” Lian Yue felt a bit lost, her red lips trembling as if she wanted to say something, then she smiled:
“Then… I wish you victory and a triumphant return. Lian Yue will be waiting for you in the capital city of Langya.”
Meng Qingzhou nodded slightly and said:
“See you.”
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