Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 1259 - 2: Teacher, Please Step Down! (14,000 Words!)_8

"Mo Yu Venerable is from the Qi Sect, and this corpse matches that."

"Doesn't this mean Zhao Xing could kill me?"

"..."

The deputy generals behind Luo Hou King all chattered, many of whom were Qi Sect Martial Artists.

Some were stronger than Mo Yu Venerable, some weaker, but generally, they were about the same.

Zhao Xing killed Mo Yu Venerable; such a feat is too astonishing!

"You actually managed to kill Mo Yu Venerable, the Nine Nether Army's great general." Luo Hou King looked at Zhao Xing, feeling more and more that he was abnormal.

In the decades of Yuan Shou, both sides kept deploying troops, and the once-unknown Nine Nether Army also had some strong individuals sent by the Wu Yue God.

The majority of the Nine Nether Army couldn't leave the restricted area of the Southern Barbarian Land, but some with exceptional talent, like Qi Sect Martial Artists, could break free of such restrictions and act freely.

Of course, for disguise, they wouldn't act under the name of the Nine Nether Army, using titles like "Heavenly Venerate" or other aliases instead.

Luo Hou King had gathered quite a bit of intelligence about the Nine Nether Army over the years, naturally knowing Mo Yu Venerable's true identity.

Just nine years ago, he didn't think Zhao Xing had the ability to challenge Liu Tianning.

But now with Mo Yu Venerable slain, wearing the unparalleled treasures of a Nine Nether General, he had to reassess Zhao Xing's strength.

"Grand Commandant, esteemed generals, I did not close myself away for nothing." Zhao Xing wasn't modest this time; he was about to execute his plan, the first step being to become the Grand Minister of Agriculture. Now, in front of so many military officers, he wanted to show his abilities.

"Even if ten like Mo Yu Venerable came at me at once, I could still kill them!"

The hall fell silent, everyone staring at Zhao Xing.

Without the battle results, such words would sound like bragging.

But now, with the corpse laid out, naturally what Zhao Xing said sounded real.

At this moment, a head popped out beside Luo Hou King: "Grand Commandant, can I dissect it?"

"Get lost," Luo Hou King pushed Cui Chengzhi's head away, "Why are you always thinking about dissection? You're not like those lunatics from the Creation Dao College."

"Alright, I'll ask again later." Cui Chengzhi retreated dejectedly.

"Zhao Xing, His Majesty summons you for an audience." Ji Si's figure appeared inside the grand hall.

"Grand Commandant, esteemed generals, I bid you farewell."

Zhao Xing cupped his hands and left with Ji Si.

...

In the Secret Hall, a broad Earth Mirror projected Ji Che's figure onto the throne.

"Minister, I greet Your Majesty."

"Brother Wang, I have no historian beside me." Ji Che sat cross-legged, smiling: "I heard Brother Wang felled a Nine Nether General?"

"Indeed." Zhao Xing nodded.

"To what extent has Brother Wang's cultivation reached?" Ji Che inquired again.

"The soul is already in the Rule Realm, but the physical body remains at Life Palace Perfection," Zhao Xing stated, "But I have mastered many Secret Techniques, so even facing a truly supreme powerhouse, I need not fear."

It had been many years since Ji Che and him, as monarch and minister, had seen each other, this conversation was also to reacquaint themselves.

"Because of Brother Wang, both the Purple Bone Heavenly Venerate and the Fog Walker defected to the Great Zhou; this time, Brother Wang's contributions are significant, I don't even know how to reward you." Ji Che smiled: "Do you have any thoughts yourself?"

"Is it land you want, or money, or to seal the Feng Family, or is there a particular princess you have your eye on?"

If Emperor Jing were to ask this, Mr. Zhao would have planned to flee.

But since it was Ji Che, he wouldn't overthink it.

Zhao Xing decisively said: "Che, I do have a request."

"Go ahead."

"I want to be the Grand Minister of Agriculture!"

Ji Che hesitated slightly: "Isn't it a bit too early for this? Liu Tianning hasn't done anything wrong..."

He never expected Zhao Xing to make such a request.

Zhao Xing shook his head: "No, he actually has made mistakes, or rather many of the court's policies, including yours, Che, are flawed."

Ji Che asked seriously: "Where is the problem?"

Zhao Xing replied: "Firstly, the primordial energy fluctuations summarized by Liu Tianning and his people are not comprehensive, certain extremely critical patterns were overlooked."

"Of course, it's not his fault, just that his vision is limited by the times."

"I obtained Qing Yu Zi's inheritance in the relics and could see this point."

"For example, the Primordial Qi Tide can be intercepted. If the upcoming developments are involve cultivation, it's best for me to handle it."

"Secondly, the ascension insights you obtained from the Book of Heaven's Mandate are also not complete."

"Qing Yu Zi once established the Yu Dynasty; he has experience with failure."

"..."

Zhao Xing explained many things in one breath.

Using Qing Yu Zi's inheritance as a pretext, he confessed many secrets to Emperor Wu.

At first, Emperor Wu would ask a few questions, but he later fell silent, simply listening to Zhao Xing speak.

Until the end, after Zhao Xing finished speaking, Emperor Wu finally spoke: "So, it was merely a single tide? In other words, the true era of ascension has not yet arrived?"

Zhao Xing replied: "Yes, but we can change this situation."

"Che, allow me to be the Grand Minister of Agriculture."

"I will carry out the revival plan, which will help Great Zhou avoid many detours!"

"If I remain just the Junior Agricultural Minister, it will be very inconvenient to get things done."

Ji Che took a deep breath: "Brother Wang, I have no issue with that, but abruptly dismissing him from the Grand Minister of Agriculture position when he has done nothing wrong..."

Zhao Xing said: "As long as you support me, the rest will be an internal competition within the Ministry of Agriculture, and I will have a debate battle with Liu Tianning."

Ji Che said: "Since Brother Wang, you are so confident, as long as you win the debate battle, leave the rest to me."

"If you win, just right, I can grant a marriage to Liu Tianning."

Liu Tianning and Princess You Ruo, due to the war in the Western Extreme State, have never had the chance to request marriage.

Now it is considered a suitable opportunity.

Zhao Xing nodded.

The two ended their conversation in the Secret Hall.

...

The autumn of the 80th year of Yuan Shou.

Purple Bone Heavenly Venerate successfully returned to the Southern Barbarian Land.

The war in the Western Extreme Ice Land came to a halt.

Both sides reduced their troops by ninety percent.

Mainly because it's not a suitable place for war, even if there were a battle, one wouldn't choose such a battlefield.

The Outer Alliance retreated decisively.

Even if the inheritance land of Putta had some function left, it was all in the hands of Great Zhou, impossible to access, and having the Purple Bone Heavenly Venerate return alive was the greatest gain.

Meanwhile, Japan's Great Snake Country suffered heavy losses, Huabaotian Venerable died, returning the Dragon Elephant Divine Tree, gaining no benefit at all, truly losing both the Divine Tree and the soldiers.

Also in the 80th year of Yuan Shou, Japan's Great Snake Country announced its complete withdrawal from the Outer Alliance, simultaneously offering tribute and allegiance to Great Zhou.

This minor matter essentially drew no attention from the Southern Barbarians or Great Zhou.

Whether or not the Great Snake Country was submissive was of no consequence.

Because for the upcoming period, the strength of the Primordial Qi Tide will significantly increase, and various natural disasters will also descend.

The primary focus is to handle the opportunity of the Primordial Qi Tide!

Of course, in the Sect World's view, this is a sign of the arrival of the Spiritual Energy Era!

The concept of the Primordial Qi Tide is most clearly understood by only Emperor Wu and Zhao Xing.

Great Zhou withdrew eighty percent of its troops stationed in the Western Extreme Ice Land, leaving only twenty percent as a permanent presence.

However, Emperor Wu strengthened the military capacity of all prefectures in the Western Extreme State.

Mainly because the dojo trial of the Purple God Relics is inherently a treasure trove.

It can become a cultivation place for top-tier experts.

In the 81st year of Yuan Shou, Zhao Xing had already returned to Yong State.

Just after the Spring Festival, Ji Che held the ceremony of sealing Zhao Xing as king for him.

Formally declaring to the world, conferring Zhao Xing as King Zhao, with six symbols of authority, and forty-nine degrees of merit.

In terms of rank, it was filled to the brim for Mr. Zhao.

Simultaneously, he directly allocated Dayuan Prefecture in Pinghai State to Zhao Xing as his fiefdom.

Dayuan Prefecture is Zhao Xing's hometown, with Nanyang County located within Dayuan Prefecture.

As the wealthiest area in Pinghai State, Dayuan Prefecture being granted as a fief caused considerable controversy.

However, given Zhao Xing's merits and Ji Che's strong command, the king-sealing ceremony concluded smoothly.

And following the king-sealing ceremony,

A sudden rumor arose within the court.

Many people felt Zhao Xing was more suitable to be the Grand Minister of Agriculture.

Such sentiments quickly spread from Tianyong State to Dao Yuan Continent, gradually gaining traction.

...

The summer of the 81st year of Yuan Shou, Dao Yuan Continent, Shangluo Academy.

A very peaceful day.

Zhao Xing suddenly appeared beneath the Ten Thousand Dao Tree, finding Liu Tianning himself, who was contemplating the Heaven and Earth Soldier Planting Scripture.

"Teacher, I have a request."

Liu Tianning opened his eyes: "Speak."

Zhao Xing bowed and said: "Please, Teacher, abdicate."