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Chi Meng rested her chin on her hand and pondered for a moment.
Suddenly he smiled.
"Hehe, I'm such a clever little devil."
"Let's set off to find the Great Dragon's Head!"
After making up your mind.
Chi Meng immediately took action.
Clutching a candied hawthorn, she skipped and hopped out of the gates of Chang'an.
............
She had just left.
The Heavenly Ranking trembled slightly.
Amidst the spotlight, it shone with dazzling golden light.
Several lines of gilded text slowly appeared.
[The Nine Provinces' Strongest Ranking - (tied) Thirty-sixth seat: Hou Qing, Realm: Late Celestial Being.]
[Identity: One of the Four Corpse Ancestors of the Xuanming Sect, and a Venerable Protector of the Tang Dynasty.]
[Hou Qing, the Great Protector of the Tang Dynasty, was once entrusted by the Tang Emperor with a secret decree to assist the Underworld Emperor in establishing the Xuanming Sect, along with three other Corpse Ancestors.]
At its peak, the Xuanming Sect retired from the martial world, known as "the one that stained the rivers and mountains with blood."
His martial arts skills are unfathomable; the Bloodstained Manual strikes fear into the hearts of all heroes!
[He is a master of the ancient Xiangxi corpse-driving techniques, and is one of the top corpse-driving masters of our time.]
[He is free-spirited and unconventional, decisive and efficient in his actions, sincere in his dealings with others, and eager to learn.]
[Appearing calm and composed on the surface, but actually exceptionally stubborn; once convinced of something, she will never give up; she will never touch anything uninteresting.]
[Often does shocking and unconventional things, but is actually quite shrewd and calculating, occasionally has a competitive streak, and is not inherently evil but is accustomed to playing tricks on others.]
[Heavenly Dao's Commentary: Exceptionally talented, extraordinary, and near-divine.]
[Heavenly Gift: The True Understanding of Ten Thousand Gu Techniques (A Collection of Gu Techniques from All Over the World)]
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[The Nine Provinces' Strongest Ranking - (tied) Thirty-sixth seat: Zhang Daoling, Realm: Late Celestial Being.]
[Identity: Founder of the Great Han Celestial Masters Sect, founder of the Great Tang Celestial Masters Mansion, and current leader of the Six Dragons of the Azure Dragon Society.]
[As a peerless genius with exceptional talent.]
Since comprehending the true essence of thunder magic bestowed upon him by the Heavenly Dao, his skill has deepened day by day.
After thirty years of accumulation and development, with a solid foundation, it is poised for takeoff.
[He broke through the mid-stage bottleneck of the Celestial Realm in just a few days and entered the late-stage Celestial Realm.]
[The speed of his cultivation advancement has not only not slowed down, but has become even more rapid!]
[At this rate, breaking through to the peak of the Celestial Realm or even the Supreme Mythical Realm is just around the corner!]
[Heavenly Dao's assessment: Exceptionally gifted, with an unwavering will; mythology is not the end!]
[Heavenly Reward: Mythical Breakthrough Pill (Increases the probability of breaking through to the Mythical Realm by 80% after consumption)]
163-Temujin could no longer sit still, and Wu Zetian was furious!
When the words on the imperial edict disappeared.
The people of Kyushu were shaken.
It wasn't because of Zhang Daoling's breakthrough speed.
Back when the rankings were first announced.
The world had already foreseen this day.
After all, this person has been able to dedicate himself to honing his foundation for thirty years.
Such achievements were inevitable.
Even though he has now reached the supreme mythical realm.
No one was surprised.
What is truly surprising is the matter concerning Hou Qing.
Back then, the Xuanming Sect was a powerful force in the Tang Dynasty and even throughout the entire country.
Its strength is evident!
Only now, with the truth revealed on the list, have people come to their senses.
It turns out that the Tang Emperor had secretly orchestrated all of this!
Such foresight and strategic planning.
Truly admirable!
Da Qin, Xianyang Palace.
"The Four Great Corpse Ancestors?"
"The world has underestimated the Tang Emperor."
Ying Zheng stared at the contents of the list of successful candidates, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
The history of the Xuanming Sect dates back eighty years.
This means that the Tang emperor had already laid the groundwork eighty years ago.
If the list of successful candidates hadn't been suddenly revealed.
It's unknown how long this secret will remain hidden.
As the final battle approaches.
A Celestial Realm expert is enough to influence the course of the battlefield.
What's more, four of them appeared at the same time this time!
What's even more worrying is—
The other three are likely to be more than just Celestial Realm!
It is highly likely that he has reached the Supreme Mythical Realm!
That alone.
That was enough to make him more vigilant.
It was just a matter of being slightly more cautious.
As a peerless and powerful ruler with strategic vision and overwhelming ambition.
He naturally had his own plans and reliance!
Even with the appearance of the four great corpse ancestors.
This allowed the Tang Dynasty's previously somewhat weak national strength to recover.
But in his opinion.
This is far from posing a threat!
............
"Hmph! The people of the Central Plains are indeed full of cunning!"
Fortunately, I was prepared!
I gaze at the words displayed on the Heavenly Path Golden List.
Temujin snorted coldly.
His face was a mixture of solemnity and contempt.
What alarmed him was—
Even Empress Wu Zetian had such far-reaching plans.
How could the Qin Dynasty, which had always been regarded as a formidable rival, be completely unprepared?
What he disdained was—
You have your strategies, and I have mine.
The hidden depths of the Yuan Dynasty are equally unfathomable.
Temujin suddenly remembered Ximen Yu.
That person was able to establish the mysterious and unpredictable Azure Dragon Society on his own.
Does it have other hidden trump cards up its sleeve?
"It seems the alliance to eradicate the Azure Dragon Society really needs to be expedited."
Temujin smiled meaningfully, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.
Originally, it was seen that neither the Tang Dynasty nor the Qin Dynasty was in a hurry to join forces.
He then remained inactive.
Wait for the other person to speak first.
But now it seems—
This matter is urgent!
If the Heavenly Path Golden List is allowed to continue revealing the hidden power of the Azure Dragon Society...
By then, it might be too late to form an alliance!
Thinking of this, Temujin immediately shouted in a deep voice:
What are the Khan's instructions?
Two figures appeared inside the hall in an instant.
"Immediately deliver this secret letter, written by the Khan, to Qin Shi Huang and Empress Wu Zetian by the fastest horse!"
"If there is even the slightest mishap, I'll answer to you with my head!!"
He wrote two letters with lightning speed.
With a stern expression and a chilling tone, Temujin explained the grim situation to everyone.
"Yes, sir! We will certainly obey the Khan's command!"
Sensing the powerful pressure emanating from the main hall, the two dared not hesitate and immediately responded loudly.
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The Great Tang Dynasty, Fengxuan Pavilion.
"It was actually revealed by the Heavenly Dao Golden List!"
"My meticulously planned scheme has failed me all!"
Wu Zetian stared at the words on the Heavenly Ranking, her face as cold as ice, her eyes blazing with barely suppressed rage. If she could intervene, she would have destroyed it immediately.
As a woman, she not only governed the Tang Dynasty to make it increasingly powerful, but also steadily improved the nation's strength, the hardships she endured in the process are unimaginable. Now that her plan has been exposed and her scheme ruined, how could she not be furious?
However, faced with the revelation of the Heavenly Ranking, she was helpless and could only suppress her inner anger.
Anger surged, and the emperor's imposing aura suddenly erupted, instantly enveloping the entire hall.
The palace maids and eunuchs standing in the hall all trembled and knelt on the ground, their faces pale, their bodies shaking, and their eyes filled with fear, for fear of being affected by the wrath of the heavens.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger."
"This matter may not be entirely disadvantageous for the Tang Dynasty."
Shangguan Wan'er gently comforted her.
"Then tell me, how can it not be considered a bad thing?"