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The previous divination indicated that the nation's destiny had been interrupted, but there was still a great chance to salvage it.
Only a little over a month has passed, yet the divination results have changed so quickly.
The fate of the Tianqi Kingdom is about to be completely swallowed up by the blood-red mist.
How could he possibly accept this?!
Emperor Tai'an repeatedly said, "Please, Imperial Advisor, quickly determine who that blood-red mist is!"
Qi Tianchen said in a deep voice, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. This old minister is not strong enough to determine who the blood-colored mist is. I can only deduce a clue."
"And only by holding a national memorial ceremony can one deduce even a little bit of this!"
Emperor Tai'an, disregarding everything else, immediately ordered, "Guards! A national sacrifice will be held soon!"
...
The news that Emperor Tai'an of the Tianqi era was about to hold a national sacrificial ceremony surprised the people of the entire Northern Li.
The national sacrifice is the most important ritual in a country.
National memorial services are usually only held when a major event occurs.
For example, the death of the emperor, the change of the crown prince, a once-in-a-century disaster, etc.
However, at present, nothing has changed for the Northern Li royal family.
The entire Northern Li region experienced a rare leap year, with no natural disasters occurring.
The sudden decision to hold a national memorial service is quite unusual.
The entire martial arts world was speculating about what had happened that warranted the Northern Li royal family holding a national memorial ceremony.
but.
This matter is destined to remain unresolved.
A few days later.
On top of Mount Tai.
On a large altar, various livestock such as pigs, cattle, and sheep, as well as various precious sacrificial offerings, were laid out.
Emperor Tai'an stood in the center of the great altar, his expression solemn.
Qi Tianchen held a white whisk in his hand, waving it around and muttering something under his breath.
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The sky gradually darkened.
The stars in the sky shift and rotate.
Everyone who saw this was astonished.
This is the first time such an unusual phenomenon has occurred in all the national memorial ceremonies we have held.
Upon seeing this scene, Emperor Tai'an's expression became even more uneasy.
Qi Tianchen seemed oblivious to the strange scene, continuing to wave his whisk as if nothing was amiss, though his movements became even more vigorous.
at this time.
Suddenly, a red lightning bolt flashed.
A sudden explosion rang out from the sky.
Everyone was startled by the loud noise.
And at this time.
Qi Tianchen slowly put down the whisk in his hand, his expression extremely solemn.
"Imperial Preceptor, what's the situation?" Emperor Tai'an asked hurriedly upon seeing the situation.
Qi Tianchen groaned, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but he didn't seem to care at all.
"...This old minister consumed a wisp of the Heavenly Revelation Kingdom's fortune to forcibly deduce something."
"That blood-red mist will appear in Tianqi City in five months."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tai'an frowned deeply.
Five months later? Apocalypse City?
He pondered for a moment and suddenly realized that this date was very close to Xiao Ruojin's wedding day.
Could there be some connection between them?
Emperor Tai'an pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Immediately, Tianqi City will be placed under the highest level of martial law! No one may enter or leave without authorization!"
Regardless of whether there is any connection, since the person behind the blood mist will enter Tianqi City in five months, he must prepare for the worst.
After a while.
The national memorial service has ended.
Emperor Tai'an sat on his dragon carriage and looked in a certain direction, where a tall building stood.
He ordered, "Go to the No. 1 Restaurant Under Heaven."
Upon hearing this, Qi Tianchen's expression shifted slightly.
It seems that this time, His Majesty is serious.
They're even bringing out that person.
The number one building under heaven is the true foundation of the Northern Li royal family.
Reaching the first level allows one to become a Free and Unfettered Realm martial artist; reaching the second level allows one to achieve the Carefree Heaven Realm.
Once you reach the third floor, you can directly enter the realm of the Half-Step Divine Travel!
And if you can reach the last level, the fourth level, you can even enter a state of spiritual travel!
This is the true foundation upon which the Northern Li Dynasty was founded.
At the top floor of the No. 1 Building in the World, there stands a sword guardian.
He was over a hundred years old and was a close friend of the founding emperor. He was also the Grand Tutor of the Northern Li Kingdom and a Pillar General!
His cultivation level is at least at the Divine Travel Realm!
Chapter 30: Six months later, his strength has greatly increased!
The tallest building in the world.
"What are you doing here?"
A hoarse voice came out.
"The Imperial Advisor has deduced that the fate of the Tianqi Kingdom is in peril, and the culprit will appear in Tianqi City in six months. This is a matter of life and death for the Northern Li Dynasty, and we hope that the Grand Tutor can lend a helping hand."
Emperor Tai'an looked at the figure, neither human nor ghost, hidden beneath a black robe, and pleaded.
Even as the emperor of Beili, he could not arbitrarily command the person in front of him.
The sword guardian, Xie Zhize, is the true power behind the Northern Li Dynasty.
The strongest sword in the world—the Heaven Slash—is the weapon of Xie Zhize, the sword guardian, and also the meaning behind Xie Zhize's protection of this place.
Only under special circumstances will Xie Zhi, the guardian of the sword, take action.
Some time ago, Emperor Tai'an dared to send the Five Grand Eunuchs to hunt down Li Changsheng, largely because of the presence of Xie Zhize, the Sword Guardian.
Li Changsheng was also well aware that there was another peerless master in Tianqi City who could rival him.
In this life, he came only for the Luo River, so he only seriously injured the five chief eunuchs before leaving.
However, this also demonstrates the power of Xie Zhize, the guardian of the sword.
"Is the nation in peril?" Xie Zhize murmured. "Interesting..."
"I will not act rashly, but since this concerns the fate of the Northern Li Kingdom, if a powerful figure appears, I will kill him with a single sword strike!"
...
........
half year later.
underground river.
Ye Dingzhi slowly opened his eyes, a cold, bloodthirsty glint flashing within them.
"This day has finally come."
They lay dormant for a full six months.
Under the constant assassinations in the Dark River, his strength has improved even further.
Although he hadn't fully entered the realm of divine travel, he was only a hair's breadth away from the right opportunity.
The demonic sword had reached the level of a celestial sword, with an incredibly deep black aura surrounding its blade.
However, with the Demon Sword reaching the Celestial Sword realm, he is not yet able to fully utilize it with his current strength.
One must enter the realm of divine travel before one can enter.
As for the living souls within the Soul Refining Banner, there are as many as several thousand.
Most of these living souls were at least at the Free and Easy Realm in their previous lives.
With his current strength, he is already on par with the peerless experts who have reached the Divine Realm.
"It's time to turn the world upside down."
Ye Dingzhi slowly stood up, his body surrounded by a terrifying aura of blood and gore.
......
Apocalypse City.
"Master!" Luo Qingyang bowed to Yi Bu.
"What a pleasant day! I've explored the entire city of Tianqi," Yi Bu said slowly, his eyes closed.
"My junior sister's wedding is imminent, and I was worried that something might go wrong, so I casually checked out the Shadow Guard outposts in the city," Luo Qingyang said somewhat guiltily.
"A mishap? What mishap could there be!" Yi Bu suddenly opened his eyes, staring intently at Luo Qingyang: "If you have no ulterior motives, what can you do with that brat from the Ye family?"
"You didn't tell me, but I knew it."
Luo Qingyang lowered his head: "This disciple dares not. As for Ye Dingzhi, this disciple believes that the matter has already been resolved."
Ib rebuked, "Solved? Is this the solution I taught you?"
Luo Qingyang said in a low voice, "Disciple was wrong."
Yi Bu continued, "Ye Dingzhi is Yu Shengmo's disciple. Now that Mr. Li is not in charge of Tianqi City, if Yu Shengmo wants to break into the city, no one in Tianqi City is confident that they can stop him on their own."
"However, Yu Shengmo is already dead, so go back and tell that girl not to expect anyone to take her away."
Upon hearing this, Luo Qingyang felt a tremor in his heart.
He simply couldn't bear to watch his junior sister marry someone she didn't like.
"Master... are you really so heartless?!"
Ibden stood up: "Heartless?!"
Luo Qingyang said in a trembling voice, "But that's Ye Yun!"
Decades ago, Yi Wenjun and Ye Yun were betrothed as children.
Even though he would still feel very sad if his junior sister and Ye Dingzhi could be together, he would still feel very sad.
But at least it's much better than my junior sister marrying someone she hates.
“Ye Yun is already dead!” Yi Bu said hoarsely. “Now, in my eyes, he is just an insignificant Ye Dingzhi.”
"Moreover, for so many years, our Shadow Sect has been able to exist in the shadows. Now that you have been chosen by His Majesty to be a Bright Guard, and your junior sister will be taken as a concubine by Prince Jingyu, this is an opportunity to step into the light after so many years! How can we give it up because of personal feelings!"
Yi Bu looked at Luo Qingyang and said slowly, "I know you like your junior sister. If you want to take her away, I can give you that chance now."
“Draw your sword at me and kill me.”
As he spoke, Ib picked up a long sword and slowly drew it from its sheath.