Supreme Conceited God: Volume 3

By Zhi BiFu

The female emperor stood guard in the air while the Sacred Emperor controlled the cycle of reincarnation. Below the great Dao, the nine clans competed with each other while countless others wept blood. It was the same day in March. Stars were gathering in the sky. A teenager who never returned to the mountain walked out. The curtain of the era slowly opened. [Previous Chapter] [Table of Contents] [Next Chapter] Close]

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: May 29, 2020
• ISBN: 9781649354969

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CHAPTER 201 - YOUNG EAGLE SPREADING ITS WINGS

The three of them trembled upon hearing Lu Que's words. Not only did Lu Que's words represent his own attitude, they also represented the Great Princess Yu Chuqing and the Duke of Wei, Lu Chun. They also represented the Emperor of Zi Ji Hall.

The three of them did not have any experience leading the army, but had instead handed over such an important task to the three of them. For this reason, even Lu Que had taken out the most elite personal guards under his command, which showed how much importance he placed on this matter. Even Ye Zhiqiu felt an invisible pressure on his heart, causing him to even slow down his breathing, while Meng Cang's and Li Dian's hands were trembling and their faces were flushed red.

Marshal Lu. Ye Zhiqiu swallowed his saliva and said, Brother Meng, Brother Li, and I have not led any troops and have no experience in the matters of the battle. Ye Zhiqiu swallowed his saliva and said, Brother Meng, Brother Li, and I have not led any troops and have no experience in the matters of the battle.

This trust was too heavy. Although he was very confident in his own skill, the battlefield was ever-changing, and once they failed, it was very likely that they would lead the battle in another direction, then they would be too ashamed to go back to work.

Moreover, the success or failure of these three people would affect the future of the entire Humble Class. Once they were defeated, regardless of whether it was the Emperor or the crown prince, Yu Minghao, they would be extremely cautious when using the talents of the Humble Class. It had to be known that there were some opportunities that would be missed once they were missed. Then, the future path of the Humble Class students would be much more difficult. This was something that none of the Humble Class students wanted to see. At this time, the momentum of the Southern Wilderness' war and the rise of the Humble Class had all been placed on the three of them, causing them, who had just started out, to be unable to catch their breath.

Another thing was that these two battalions of cavalrymen were the two Light Wind Cavalry and the Yulin Scout Battalion that had followed Lu Que eight months ago. Another thing was that these two battalions of cavalrymen had been the Feathered Forest Scout Battalion and the Light Wind Cavalry that had followed Lu Que eight months ago.

Even if the soldiers obeyed his orders, they would not truly submit. It would not be easy for such an army to acknowledge the three of them as the new recruits and follow their commands when they go south. Whether it was Meng Cang, Li Chen, or Ye Zhiqiu, they were all a little uncertain.

He naturally understood what the three of them were thinking at this moment, but he did not have the slightest intention of consoling them. Amongst the new generation of talents in the Humble Class, he was most optimistic about Ye Zhiqiu, who was not inferior to him in talent. In the mortal world, other than the Smoky Willow Lane, there was no place that could temper a person's will more than a battlefield.

Lu Que knew that although he was now acclaimed as the new generation leader of the Humble Class, the truth was that since the day his father, Lu Chun, was conferred the title of Marquis, over twenty years ago, the Lu Family was no longer considered a Humble Class.

Thus, in order for the Humble Class to truly rise up, a few true leaders of the Humble Class would have to appear, just like how in the past, the three prodigies of the Humble Class had led the Humble Class to rise up.

As for the remaining Humble Class leaders, they still had to wait and see for now. Although Duanmu Ye and Lin Qingyu both had that potential, their hearts were not suitable to live in high places in the temple hall, and Duanmu Ye was more suited to become the border town's commander in the future. As for Lin Qingyu, Lu Qu felt that the Imperial City's reverends would be the best place for him to go once his cultivation had reached that level.

When he raised his head to look at Lu Que, he discovered that two scrolls had appeared out of nowhere. With a single glance, Ye Zhiqiu could tell that they were the emperor's decree and the script of the outer pavilion. Although he did not know the contents of the scrolls, Lu Que had taken them out now, so they must have had something to do with the three of them.

He Tao, Feng Yang, and Cheng Yuan are currently training the new army, and I want to rebuild a new cavalry unit that can overtake the three kingdoms outside of the Feng Xiang Army's elite Sonic Battalion. Currently, the three of them have already gone to the animal farm of the Northern Frontier Beast Tamer.

At this point, Lu Que picked up the scrolls in his hands and said, Of the two scrolls in my hands, one is the personal edict of His Majesty, and the other is the official appointment document stamped with the military travel seal. If you three brothers are willing, then please accept it. If you are unwilling, I will take them back. I will go and explain things to His Majesty and the Military Chief, and you three brothers can stay in the outer pavilion.

There was not even a hint of anger in Lu Que's words. However, the three of them knew that their next choice would be related to their career and their perception of a new generation of Humble Class students. It even included the previous generation's Humble Class leader, Lu Chun.

As per the decree, this official is willing to guide Da Gan into the fire and wrap him up. The three of them looked at each other, then they knelt on one knee in front of the imperial edict and performed the most solemn military salute.

Lu Que looked at the crown prince, Yu Minghao, and Yu Minghao hurriedly stood up and personally helped the three of them to their feet. He took the imperial edict from Lu Que and handed it to the three of them. Although we haven't known each other for long, we've all been studying at the Eastern Palace. We'll prepare a banquet by ourselves and wait for the three of us to return victoriously. We'll drink and chat merrily together. "

Thank you, Your Highness. Ye Zhiqiu received the imperial edict and appointment documents from the outer court. His blood boiled and his hands trembled. He had finally obtained the chance that others dreamed of. And the Humble Class twenty years later, it was finally the opportunity to rise again.

My three brothers, after you leave here, go directly to the Evergreen Battalion camp and there will be someone to hand over to you. My three brothers, after you leave here, go directly to the Evergreen Battalion and you will be handed over there. Seeing the three of them change their expressions, Lu Que comforted them, I know that there isn't enough time, but we can't delay the battle in the Southern Wilderness anymore. I believe that with your abilities, you three brothers will definitely be able to overcome these difficulties. The soldiers in the scout camp and the Wind Knight camp are all upright and upright men. You three brothers don't have to worry too much."

Thank you, Marshal Lu. Hearing this, the three of them relaxed. It was obvious that Lu Que had informed the officers of the two battalions in advance. This way, they would have less resistance in taking over the army.

Brother Meng is fierce, Brother Li is wise. I will leave the Wind Knight and scout battalions to the five thousand five hundred brothers. Please be careful on the battlefield.

We will not let Marshal Lu ask for us to die in vain. Meng Cang and Li Cheng cupped their fists and said.

Brother Ye, I know you have great talent. I've already sent a letter to Princess Tian Xiang and Commander Mo Qingcheng. They will give you more space to execute your innate techniques. Lu Que then looked at Ye Zhiqiu and said after a moment of hesitation, During the battle in the Southern Wilderness, the Evergreen Army was not in the battle formation, and was not under the control of the two commander-in-chiefs. Lu QIu then looked at Ye Zhiqiu and hesitated before saying, In the battle in the Southern Wilderness, the Evergreen Army was not in the battle formation, and was not under the control of the two commander-in-chiefs in the Southern Wilderness.

At this point, Lu Que took out a gold medallion from his chest pocket. It was an identity token that symbolized the position of Evergreen's commander-in-chief. As the personal army of the emperor, as long as this gold medallion appeared, even the Zhongyang King, Yu Yuanpu, who was currently in the southern territory, would not have the authority to control Ye Zhiqiu.

Thank you for Marshal Lu's trust. I know that I will not let Marshal Lu down. Lu Que had really taken care of all the factors outside of the battlefield for them, and had even given him the power to decide when the time came. He had even given him the Commander's nameplate, and he knew how much responsibility Lu Que had taken if he were to lose the fight, then Lu Que would also be implicated.

Alright, we don't have much time anyway. You all can head straight to Evergreen's military camp. Your Highness and I will be waiting in the capital for your three bros. Lu Que looked at the three of them before returning to his seat at the head of the table.

Yes, this lowly general will take his leave.

Cousin, why do you think so highly of Ye Zhiqiu? After the three of them left the pavilion, the crown prince, Yu Minghao, asked curiously. He already knew what had happened earlier, but he really did not know that Lu Que had even given him his commander token. He really did not know that Lu Que had given him his field marshal token, but that was not an ordinary marshal token, it was the name of the emperor's personal army, the so-called First Army. This name plate was almost equivalent to the emperor himself, because before this, the commander of the Changqing army had always been the emperor himself.

Yu Yuanxiang had never expected that his Imperial Father would bestow the Pure Gold Medallion to Lu Que not long after he gave it to Ye Zhiqiu. This level of trust, this courage, perhaps there wouldn't be a second person other than Lu Que in Dagong.

Ye Zhiqiu is very similar to an elder of mine. I noticed him two years ago, when he was suppressing me and Yan Zheng to become the champion of the Duo Yang exam. Your Highness, I believe that Ye Zhiqiu will not disappoint us because he has the talent and looks of a commander of a nation." Your Highness, I believe he will not disappoint us because he has the talent and looks of a commander-in-chief. Lu Que mumbled as he looked at the closed door.

As long as cousin is aware of the situation. Yu Minghao nodded as if he understood the meaning behind Lu Que's words. He then curiously asked, Cousin, you said that Ye Zhiqiu is like your elder. I wonder who that person is?

It's my enlightened teacher, the calm temperament of a wise man like my teacher. Although the current Ye Zhiqiu can't compare to my teacher, with his intelligence and potential, his future achievements will not be any worse than mine. Lu Que's eyes flashed with reminiscence.

Cousin, you're talking about one of the three prodigies of the past, the Marquis Baili? He naturally knew who Lu QIu's mentor was, but he didn't expect that Lu QIu's evaluation of Ye Zhiqiu would be so high. One must know that this was the unbeatable Baili Jia.

In the past, the three prodigies of the Humble Class had their own strengths. Lu Chun was an unrivaled marshal, Baili Jia's peerless wise man, and Ji Zhiheng was a famous official of his generation. Amongst the three of them, the person Yu Minghao worshipped the most was not his uncle Lu Chun.

Yes, but although Ye Zhiqiu is like his benefactor, he is unable to become the second benefactor due to the circumstances and nature of the situation, so he can only be the first person to be Ye Zhiqiu. Your Highness, he is your future subject, you can trust him and rely on him, but the power of the imperial court lies in checks and balances, and the power of the world rests in the hearts of the people. Lu Que sighed and said.

I understand. royal father also told me this. royal father once said that the only people I can trust without reservation is my eldest sister and cousin.

Your Highness, Lu Que smiled wryly upon hearing Yu Minghao's sudden words. He did not know what to do next.

Cousin, royal father said that I cannot keep you here for too long. Is this true? Yu Minghao asked curiously.

Minghao, everyone has their own goals. Lu Que rubbed Yu Minghao's head and said, "Just like you, you are Crown Prince Da Gan and the future emperor. After three generations of accumulation from Taizong, Gao Zong, and Wen Emperor, Martial Emperor sent Baili Chengping to explore the north, excavate 18 counties, and push the northern border of Da Gan to the next level. However, with His Majesty, we have destroyed the Qingyang Empire and reestablished the 18 counties.

Me? Yu Minghao frowned, thought for a moment, and said seriously, I want to be like Imperial Father, to help the internal development of the people, and let me dry out my life. The farmer has his own food, the weaver has his clothes, he has old age, has great usage, and he has his own early learning. The vast grassland is originally our Yan Clan's homeland. There were countless famous cities there before, but now, they have all been buried under this sea of grass. I am going to destroy the three parts of the grassland, restore the territories of the three dynasties of the ancient dynasty, and restore the glory of our Cyanwood Yan Clan.

Look, this is your goal, and also your responsibility. Lu Que nodded his head in satisfaction. Although Yu Minghao was only ten years old, he had already displayed the potential of a wise ruler. He only needed to wait for his wings to be fully formed before he could soar above the Nine Heavens.

What about you, cousin? What is your goal? Yu Minghao asked curiously.

"I want to follow the footsteps of the ancient Holy Emperor and go to the Flame Continent, to the Beichen Continent to see the wonders of the world. I want to follow the tracks of the ancient Holy Emperor and go to the Flame Continent, to go to the Beichen Continent to see the wonders of the world.

Cousin, after a few years, I will abdicate. Can I look for you? Other than Emperor Xuan, all of the emperors of the Yu clan had left the Greenwood Continent in search of the immortal martial path. This fact was recorded in the records of the Imperial Family.

Of course you can, maybe we can meet Wen Di, Martial Emperor, and even Emperor Taizu there. However, the prerequisite is that you have to be a good emperor, otherwise, when you meet them, if they ask you how you managed your affairs during your reign, you will not be able to answer. Lu Que said with a smile.

True. Yu Minghao nodded and said with some hope, However, if the ancestors asked me such a question, I would definitely proudly tell them that I am a good emperor.

That's good. Seeing Yu Minghao's earnest look, Lu Que couldn't help but shake his head and laugh. However, it was only at this moment that Yu Minghao finally returned to his normal appearance of a ten-year old child. In Lu Que's heart, being born into a royal clan was not only the greatest fortune, but also the greatest misfortune.

In that case, we should leave now. After lunch, you still have to return to the East Palace. If I remember correctly, there should be three scholars who will lecture you at the East Palace in the afternoon.

Oh ~ Alright. When Yu Minghao, who had just been immersed in his imagination, heard this, his small face instantly fell as he reluctantly replied.

At this time, Ye Zhiqiu, Meng Cang, and Li Lang had already left the outer pavilion, and when they turned back to look at the outer pavilion which represented the Great Gan Army, their hearts were in turmoil. Along the way, the three of them looked at the Emperor's decree and appointment documents again and again, afraid that if they did not pay attention to the names on it, they would change into someone else.

Advisor Ye, are we going directly to Evergreen's campsite? Li Lang took a deep breath and asked.

He and Meng Cang were only field officers and temporarily taking over the position of general, while Ye Zhiqiu only served Lu QIu, the commander-in-chief, as a general. Whether it was in rank or authority, both were above him and Meng Cang, and Lu QIu passed the title of commander to Ye Zhiqiu in the end. This also showed that the three of them were going south for Ye Zhiqiu.

It's almost noon, let's go eat first and adjust our mood. We'll go to the Evergreen Army camp in the afternoon. Ye Zhiqiu thought for a while and said. His mind was in a mess, and he needed time to organize his thoughts. If he went to the Evergreen Army camp now, it would be very likely that he would make a fool of himself.

Eating first is also good. If we were to go directly to the army camp now, I really wouldn't know what to say to the soldiers. Meng Cang nodded with some sadness in his heart.

However, Brother Meng, Brother Li, let's go eat. We cannot drink alcohol, otherwise if we enter the army camp in the afternoon, the Military Law Division might arrest us.

Of course.

CHAPTER 202 - EMPIRE TWIN(PART I)

In the blink of an eye, it was already August. Although the July fire had passed, the weather was not as cool as before. During this month, regardless of whether it was the Heavenly Star Kingdom or the South Li Kingdom, they were both trembling with fear.

After Da Gan occupied two counties of Ning'an River and seven counties of Guangji River, he showed no signs of continuing to use his troops. However, Da Gan had stationed four hundred and fifty thousand soldiers of Yulin and Rushing Thunder Army in the northern part of the River Huangyan, one hundred fifty thousand soldiers of Feng Xiang in the southern part of the Guangji River, three hundred thousand soldiers of Hu Xiao and Feng Yang army in the river, and the main force was constantly patrolling the southeast coast of Tianxing. Da Gan had already deployed a million troops.

Those with knowledge in both countries could see that Da Gan was not making a move and was waiting for the right moment. Once the fighter jet appeared, Da Gan would definitely force his way through the river to land a thunderbolt on both countries. Furthermore, after seeing the military arrangements, everyone understood that Da Qian was planning to destroy the Heavenly Star Kingdom first. Once the Heavenly Star Wars ended, he would gather the forces of the five great legions to eliminate South Li and unite the Southern Domain.

Whether it was the Thirty-six Empires of Sha Hai, the Three Kingdoms of the Prairie, or even the North and South Green Sheep in the Amichan Plateau and the Emerald Territory, all of them sent their envoys to bring the letter of credence of the new King of Heavenly Star, Yan Wencheng, with them.

There was such a huge gap between the national power and the military power. Yan Wencheng no longer hoped to regain the land that had been occupied by Da Gan. Now, he only wished to preserve the temple. Although he knew that it was impossible for the thirty-six nations of the Sha Sea to fall out because of the Heavenly Star and Great Gan, and the Three Kingdoms of the Grasslands were a long way off, and the Azure Goat of the North and South did not even have a tenth of the military power of the Azure Goat Empire from back then, he still wanted to give it a try as long as there was a sliver of a chance that they could force the Great Gan to retreat.

Seeing that they were going to attack Heavenly Star with such a strategy, Nan Li had no choice but to station one of his two legions at the border of the Ning An River and the other in a county near the sea. No one knew if the Feng Xiang Army would attack South Li from the sea after occupying seven counties of the Heavenly Star Region. But because of this, Nan Li didn't have enough manpower to guard against the Howling Tiger and Gale Legion, so he had no choice but to send all the untrained men to the south of the river.

As for how much of their combat prowess would be displayed in a battle, that would depend on the will of the heavens. In addition, doing so also placed a huge burden on Nan Li's finances. In order to allow those who had just entered the army to quickly join, the daily consumption of food and money was a huge figure.

Everyone could see that this would not last for long. However, due to the strength of the army, they had no choice but to grit their teeth in order to protect the country. At this moment, many of the aristocrats in the south of the country had already secretly moved their properties and families to a few unremarkable islands in the sea before the sea was sealed off.

A year ago, no one could have imagined that the situation would turn out like this. At that time, the three great legions of the Heavenly Star Realm and the three great legions of the South Li Empire were all present. Together, they had more than a million men. But now that the Wild Lion Army of Tianxin City had been destroyed, the Thunder Hawk Army of South Parting had surrendered, coupled with the internal strife of Tianxin City, even though the two countries had less than six hundred thousand men, they still had to defend the long northern and southern defensive line.

Although Tian Xing and Nan Li knew that only the two countries had a sliver of survival if they worked together, whether it was the Rushing Thunder and Yu Lin armies from the north of the Huangyan River, or the Tiger Roar and Swift Wind armies from the north of the Ning An River, both countries were too busy to take care of their own needs, and it was impossible for them to unite their forces to form an alliance. Furthermore, after Qiu Lie's death, neither of the two countries had the ability to lead such a large-scale battle.

In autumn and August, even the imperial city of the Great Gan was like a blazing sun, and the southern border thousands of miles away from the imperial capital was scorching hot. Even at night, there was still no sign of the heat, making people feel anxious.

Right at this moment, Lu Chun, the newly appointed External Affairs Army, sent a message to the various Legions through Eagle Tribesmen, ordering them to repair themselves while consolidating their defenses. If this order came from someone else, the generals of the Southern Wilderness would not have minded it at all. In the war, they had the power to rule the battlefield, but this order came from Lu Chun, the commander of the army who had suppressed an entire era. The generals of the Southern Wilderness could only obey orders because they knew that Lu Chun had issued this order in the name of an outsider.

On the south bank of the Guangji River, Gu Qingcheng was sitting on a rock with her hands folded across her knees. In this heat filled area, only the riverside after nightfall could make people feel a tinge of coldness, although with Gu Qingcheng's current cultivation, it couldn't be said that she was impervious to the cold and the heat, but this summer's high temperature still couldn't affect her. The reason she stayed here was to find a relatively cool and clean place, so that she could better think about what to do.

Furthermore, on this night when the moon was hanging high in the sky, looking at the scattered moonlight on the water and listening to the surging waves in the river, she couldn't help but think of the Pill River from more than half a year ago. Thinking of Hexing Stronghold that had been abandoned for many years, the Pill Water Battle and the battle at HeXing Plains that she and Lu Que fought were both at night, and both were related to the river.

Qingcheng, so you're here. I've been looking for you for quite a while. A female voice broke the silence of the night. Although they had yet to see the person, Gu Qingcheng could tell from the voice that the person was Yu Tian Xiang.

Upon hearing her words, Gu Qingcheng sat up straight and turned her head to look outside, only to discover that Yu Tian Xiang wasn't wearing the armor she had worn earlier in the day, but rather a Light Flow Immortal Palace attire.

Tian Xiang, why aren't you going to sleep after working so hard for the entire day? Gu Qingcheng asked in surprise as she watched Yu Tianxiang approach. As a vice minister of the Feng Xiang Army, Yu Tian Xiang was also a general of the third battalion of the Feng Xiang Army, so she was in charge of much more trivial matters than she was. As a vice minister of the Feng Xiang Army, Yu Tian Xiang was a general of the third battalion of the Feng Xiang Army, she was in charge of much more trivial matters than she was, so she was in charge of much more trivial matters.

Originally, I wanted to sleep, but after tossing and turning it around for half a day, I just couldn't sleep. Yu Tian Xiang stomped her feet and with a leap, she landed on another black stone about a metre away from Gu Qingcheng.

Is it the heat or is there something on your mind? Gu Qingcheng asked.

In this period of time, they had experienced too many things. In addition to marching, siege, defense, and training, they also had to deal with all sorts of problems within the seven counties. Although the seven counties had been taken down by the Feng Xiang Army, the Great Gan Country had not sent officials from all levels to manage them. All the civilian issues had been placed on the Feng Xiang Army, and in these areas, even though they were handled by the Military Advisor Su Loyi, Yu Tianxiang and Gu Qingcheng were assigned to handle some matters. As the future support Princess, she had to take charge of these matters.

Although this place is a bit hotter than the imperial city, it's still nothing. I just feel a little regretful in my heart, so I can't fall asleep. Originally, I wanted to come to your place to chat with you, but your personal guard told me that you left the city alone. The moment I guessed that you would come here, I thought I'd come looking for you. " Yu Tian Xiang said as she tied a strand of her hair that had been messed up by the river wind.

Did something happen during the day? The two of them had known each other since childhood, and they had entered the academy in the same year. From what she knew, Yu Tian Xiang was gentle and elegant, and could be said to be the model of all the princesses in the royal family.

That's not true. I'm just thinking about a problem. It's difficult for me to fall asleep. Yu Tian Xiang hesitated for a while before she said, We left at the end of April, and it's already August. Unknowingly, three months have already passed.

Gu Qingcheng smiled and nodded her head, but she didn't say anything. She knew that Yu Tian Xiang would continue speaking.

In the past, I still thought that when we attacked Heavenly Star, the citizens of Heavenly Star would definitely view us as enemies, but after occupying seven countries, especially after the Soviet army handed over the affairs of Guangji County to us, I realized that the truth was not like that. Although there are also people who view us as enemies, but after we exempted ourselves from the seven counties' miscellaneous taxes and announced that we would be able to measure the land according to the number of households and give it to the number of people, I discovered that the smiles on the faces of the people here were very real. Yu Tian Xiang gazed at the bright moon in the sky as she muttered.

I once discussed this with Lu Que after the battle at the Hexing Plains. At that time, Lu Que said that French government was still governed by the Grand Profound Era hundreds of years ago, with the royal family of the Skystar Kingdom. This will cause the annexation of the land to become serious, and will also make the Humble Class Scholars lack disciples. He also said that the affairs of the world can only be handled by the hearts of the people, and since the hearts of the people are the hearts of the heavens, even if the heavens were not destroyed by me, sooner or later, they would be overthrown. Gu Qingcheng imitated Lu Que's tone as she thought back to how he had talked about this after the battle at Hexing Plains.

In this world, the hearts of the people are the only things. Yu Tian Xiang mulled over this sentence in her heart. The more she savored it, the more she felt that this short period of time had seen the rise and fall of dynasties. Since ancient times, all the emperors understood the importance of people's hearts. However, there were very few emperors who could truly suppress their own selfish desires, who were diligent in government and loved their people. This was because the simpler the principle, the harder it was to achieve.

Lu Que's cousin is indeed a talent. Just based on these two sentences, he has the qualifications to assist the political court, the Emperor An, and the Emperor Li Shu. At the same time, she glanced at her good friend Gu Qingcheng with a bit of envy. She had never envied anyone since she was born. But now, she was truly jealous of Gu Qingcheng for having a future husband like Lu Que.

She had always regarded her aunt Yu Chu Qing as the target of her pursuit. Ever since she was young, Yu Tian Xiang wanted to be someone like her, but the reason her aunt was able to stay in the capital and intimidate the imperial court was not only because she had the Feng Xiang Army in her hands, but more importantly, she had Lu Chun, who was holding a large number of troops in her hands in the northern border.

This was why her aunt allowed her to join the Feng Xiang Army. After the destruction of the Tian Xing and Nan Li kingdoms, she would be able to take over the army and become the new generation of secondary political princesses. However, she did not have Lu Chun by her side who could protect her from the wind and rain.

Amongst the new generation of Da Gan Empire, there was no other man who could be compared to Lu Chun and Lu Que. Furthermore, she had seen Lu Que's talent and the mystical ability to make friends with beasts and recognize phoenixes. Yu Tian Xiang would sometimes even think how great it would be if Lu Que wasn't her cousin.

"The rise and fall of ancient and modern times and the changes of dynasties are all within the royal family itself. The so-called 'the upper class rules over the country, the middle group rules over the country, and the lower group rules over the country. Heavenly Star and South Li are in their current situation. Most of them are princes, nobles who don't know how to control themselves, and are heavily taxed. Farmers who work for a year can't eat anything, weavers who weave a thousand pieces of cloth can't. Gu Qingcheng disdainfully said.

The Soaring Phoenix Army had only occupied seven counties for slightly more than a month, but they had received over ten thousand cases, all of which were reported by the citizens. From the Heavenly Star King's clan, to the hundreds of officials, to the famous sects, to the village elders, all of which were written on a piece of paper, were the wrongdoings of these people.

Over forty days, in just a single prefecture, Gu Qingcheng had personally ordered the search of over eighty clans. She could feel that for every manor she raided, the trust the commoners placed in them would increase by a level. What did this mean? This meant that the darkness and greed of the officials and the rich had reached a point where the citizens could not tolerate it.

In the eyes of the people, the Feng Xiang Army was not an invader who destroyed their homeland, but a Heavenly Soldier King Master who saved them from fire and water. However, as descendants of the Cyanwood Yan Clan, Gu Qingcheng truly hoped that these citizens would be like the dried citizens. They would have rice in their vats, and clothes when they went out, and every few days, they would weigh two kilograms of meat. Even in times of disaster, officials opened up for cash and helped them return to their homes.

Qingcheng, have you noticed that your words are sounding more and more like Lu Que? Yu Tian Xiang looked at Gu Qingcheng as she spoke. She had personally gone to the little village by the lake where Lu Que lived and had seen it. It was a simple village that was devoid of schemes and filled with peace and joy. This was because Lu Que had grown up there. Even though his way of thinking and the way he spoke were different from everyone else, he would be able to take a more just stand and see things as they were, even after returning to Dagong.

It was a calmness that could only be achieved by returning one's heart to its natural state of mind. Yu Tian Xiang had only seen it on Lu Que before. And although Gu Qingcheng's earlier words were about Heavenly Star and South Li, wasn't it also true? If it was in the past, Gu Qingcheng definitely wouldn't have said it, but now, she directly said it without any hesitation. She no longer cared about the prestige of the Royal Clan and the future of the Gu Clan. What she insisted on in her heart was the Dao that only belonged to her. From this, it could be seen how much influence Lu Que had had over Gu Qingcheng.

I think this is pretty good. You can say whatever you want. You don't have to worry about anything, and you don't have to worry about the consequences either. As long as you don't have to be selfish, this is actually pretty good, very relaxed and very real. Gu Qingcheng smiled, her eyes couldn't help but gaze at the bright moon in the sky. It was already August, and it would only be a few days before autumn's end. She didn't know how busy Lu Que was after entering the outer pavilion. At this moment, Gu Qingcheng truly wanted to return to the capital. Leading her army to battle on the battlefield was his dream in the past. But now, all she wanted was to return to the capital and stay by Lu Que's side.

As long as she could be by his side, she could give up any fame, any power, any authority, or any reputation she had behind her. However, this battle strategy was set by Lu Que. From the White Feathered Jackdaw's message, she already knew that Lu Que had already sent Ye Zhiqiu, Meng Cang, and Li Lang to lead the elites that had been with her and Lu Que down the ship. She had to finish this battle and let this unparalleled war proceed according to Lu Que's will.

True. Yu Tian Xiang stared at Gu Qingcheng's sparkling eyes, her heart trembling slightly. Within those intelligent eyes, she could see longing, as well as anticipation.

At this moment, Yu Tian Xiang truly felt that perhaps the only woman that was most compatible with Lu Que in this world was Gu Qingcheng, and the most suitable man was Lu Que. Their mental compatibility was something that many married couples would never be able to achieve.

Yu Tian Xiang knew that Gu Qingcheng was a noble and reserved person, unwilling to fight with others over anything. And so did Lu Que. It was just that her Imperial Father had pushed him to his current position. In this world, the person who understood Lu Que's thoughts the most was probably Gu Qingcheng. And the person who understood Gu Qingcheng the most was also Lu Que.

The two of them were more compatible than the empress and imperial father who were known as the empress and empress. In the eyes of many, they were more compatible than Qin Se's and Ming Dong's aunt, Yu Chuqing and uncle Lu Chun. In Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng's hearts, other than the immortal martial path, there was only one another. They didn't pay any attention to the others. Such a person might not be able to find a second match amongst the billions of people present.

Only now did Yu Tian Xiang feel that even if Lu Que didn't have half a royal bloodline, even if she and Lu Que were destined to become husband and wife, it was still impossible for them to be like Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng. At most, they would only be the next couple, Lu Chun and Yu Chuqing, because Lu Que was the most suitable man for her, but she wasn't the most suitable woman for Lu Que.

CHAPTER 203 - EMPIRE TWIN(PART II)

Qingcheng, sometimes I really envy you so much. Yu Tian Xiang hugged her knees as she looked at the bright moon in the sky.

Humans are different from humans. Tian Xiang, you will become the successor to the Grand Princess and become the most outstanding assistant political princess, while Lu Que and I desire to hide in the forest the most. He has already promised me that he will bring me to see the Eight Peaks and Ten Valleys, the little village by the lake, the Green Wood Divine Tree, and the God Beasts and Spirit Beasts that he met in the mountains that he did not belong to. For example, the Spirit Beast Little White, or the Divine Bird, or the Nine-colored Deer." Gu Qingcheng said with a hint of hope in her voice.

Ever since she left for the Heaven's End, Gu Qingcheng could feel that she no longer had any interest in this mortal world that she had lived in for twenty years. In the past, the vast land seemed so insignificant in the face of all the secrets of the world. Moreover, in this war, where armies were deployed for over a million years, it was even more ridiculous than the ancient Sacred Emperors that had commanded the Hundred Races War.

He believed that Lu Que, who was in the imperial capital, would have the same thoughts as him. Otherwise, how could Lu Que have started supporting Ye Zhiqiu so quickly, leading his elites to head south to break through the deadlock in the southern region? Perhaps when Ye Zhiqiu had grown up to the level of the three prodigies of the Humble Class seat, it would be the time when Lu QIu would be forced to retreat. At that time, the two of them would be able to leave this worldly strife. They would be able to live under the Verdant Wood Divine Tree as husband and wife of deities.

Looking at the undisguised anticipation and desire on Gu Qingcheng's face, Yu Tian Xiang's heart ached. If there was anything between her and Lu Que that others didn't have, then they wouldn't be returning to the mountain. She would never be able to forget that snowy night cave, the young man who had read the bamboo slips under the light of the fire, and the deer meat porridge in the bamboo tube. Now, hearing that Lu Que actually agreed to Gu Qingcheng's request to bring her back to the Eight Peaks Ten Valleys, Yu Tian Xiang suddenly felt her heart empty.

At the very least, in Lu Que's life, she was the only woman of the same age who had lived with him in the mountains. Now, Lu Que had already promised Gu Qingcheng to bring her back to the ten valleys of the eight peaks.

Qingcheng, have you all made up your minds to leave this place? Yu Tian Xiang wasn't sure what she was feeling right now either. All sorts of emotions flooded her mind, making her emotions extremely complicated.

There is a saying among the people that goes, 'The husband will accompany the wife.' His Majesty has already bestowed me with the marriage to Lu Que. He only needs to wait for Lu Que to be crowned as an adult before we can get married. He wants to leave. As his wife, I naturally have to stay by his side. Furthermore … Gu Qingcheng raised her head and looked towards the north," Tian Xiang, let's not talk about his identity and position. With your understanding of Lu Que, why does he really belong to the big group?

Indeed, in Lu Que's heart, perhaps he had never been part of Dagong. If Lu Que's father wasn't the illustrious Duke of Wei, Lu Chun, and if his mother wasn't the Assistant Minister Princess Yu Chuqing, then perhaps he would have left Dagong when he had grown up. His heart never belonged here. Yu Tian Xiang knew that this was the reason why her royal father had helped Lu Que build up his power and allowed him to take on the upper hand for such a reason.

Lu Que was a righteous man, a gentleman. A gentleman could be bullied. This was the way Imperial Father used to make Lu Que feel grateful. Only when his father passed on the throne to his younger brother, Yu Minghao, would Lu Que help his younger brother balance the situation in the imperial court. Only when his younger brother was in charge would the imperial power become stable and go overboard with Lu Que's assistance. She understood this point. The talented Lu Chun understood, the intelligent aunt understood and even Lu Que himself understood. However, his royal father could only keep Lu Que alive for a short period of time. He could not keep Lu Que alive for his entire life. It could be predicted that on the day of his younger brother's personal administration, it would be the time of Lu Que's resignation.

Thinking of this, Yu Tian Xiang could not help but smile bitterly. Perhaps this was the wonder of the world. No matter what method one used, it would be difficult for an official from a Venerable Class family to reach the pinnacle of power and become an assistant minister. However, Lu Que, who was easily able to obtain his rights, was not interested in them at all. He even regarded them as a form of entanglement and a form of burden.

"Lu Que is indeed different from everyone else. He is calm, knowledgeable, and talented. Such a person might not appear even after hundreds of thousands of years. Putting all that aside, his cultivation was also among the top of his peers. When you all came back from the Quest Swamp, he was already at the peak of the Blood Meridian Realm. Now that half a year has passed, his cultivation must have improved again. He is only three months away from the age of seventeen and breaking through to the Qi Mansion at the age of sixteen. For someone like him, we can't keep him alive even though we've done a great deed. Yu Tian Xiang sighed with emotion.

She had already heard from the letters that Lu Que had entered the Qi Manipulation Realm and did not continue to break through. Instead, he had been using the Qi of Heaven and Earth to convert the essence of heaven and earth to nourish his meridians, and had achieved the Blood Glass Body in the Western Emperor's tomb. The five elements in his body were transformed into yin and yang, and his 100 meridians were connected to each other. There was a reason why Lu Que chose to suppress his cultivation again.

She had been busy with military matters for the past few months and had not spent much time cultivating, but her cultivation had been increasing every day. Perhaps before long, she would be able to open up the hidden acupoints in her meridians. This was the benefit of the integration of her entire body.

Tian Xiang, with your martial talent, you will leave sooner or later. You might have left earlier than us. Gu Qingcheng consoled.

Let me borrow your blessings. Yu Tian Xiang shook her head. Her aunt Yu Chu Qing and her uncle Lu Chun all those years ago were also of high status, but under the burden of the military affairs of the nation, their cultivation was not very high. If they were not trapped in the mountains for 12 years, perhaps they would be at the Spiritual Altar Realm or even in the initial stages of great tribulation. Since her father was determined to abdicate, as the new assistant political princess, she was no more relaxed than her aunt Yu Yuqing. As for her cultivation, she could only let nature take its course.

Father Emperor has already invited Chief Yun out, and asked her to lead the two great warriors of Heavenly Star City and South Li City to protect them. With Chief Yun and the three great reverends protecting them in the shadows, we do not need to think about how we can win this battle, we only need to think about it as a matter of fact. " Yu Tian Xiang suddenly recalled the eagle letter she received when the sun was setting. At that time, Gu Qingcheng was not in the city, so she was unaware of this matter. Thus, she hurriedly opened her mouth and spoke.

That's good then. Although, as long as they have not entered the sage realm, experts of the martial way do not have any advantage when facing the army, but if they really do drop their status and turn into assassins, then killing the generals of the army will be a big problem. Your Majesty, please ask Chief Yun to come out. Joy flashed past Gu Qingcheng's eyes, because she knew that Lu Que had requested for the Emperor to step in.

I don't know why the outer sect wants us to stay in front of the army, but although our opponent is a famous general of the Heavenly Star Realm, he's still far from our brother Qiu Lie. As long as we take the initiative to find a fighter jet, we'll definitely have a chance to break through Guangji River and go straight to the heart of the Heavenly Star Tribe. As long as they did not leave camp for a day, the management of the entire county would be handled by her and Gu Qingcheng. Although this was a form of training for her, facing these trivial matters everyday was simply too distracting.

Furthermore, after the legal system of seven countries gradually changed to the same as Da Gan, even the matter of the middle-aged woman giving birth and the farmer losing a female pig was reported to her. She was at a loss of whether to laugh or to cry.

Now that we have reached a stalemate with Tianxin, although our military strength and strength are above Tianxin, it would be a waste if we were to force our way through the natural moat. The reason why we have adopted Lu Que's strategy is to annex both the Southern Wilderness and the Southern Wilderness, at the same time reducing the depletion of our drastic military strength. However, Gu Qingcheng wasn't anxious at all.

In Gu Qingcheng's eyes, victory in this battle was inevitable. The national power and military might of both countries paled in comparison to that of the Great Gan. Since ancient times, there were many examples of battles that had fewer victories, but those were all built on the basis of ingenious schemes. Although the Feng Xiang Army used the method of Elite Armaments to land in the Southern Sea County, Heavenly Star's head and tail could not look at each other, so they could only withdraw the military forces of the various counties and consolidate their defenses in Hebei Province. However, the Feng Xiang Army had been slowly advancing, moving step by step. It was almost impossible for Tian Xing to find the flaw of the Feng Xiang Army and break through it with just one strike.

What's more, there was still Yu Tian Xiang in the Feng Xiang Army. The Emperor and Grand Princess had let Yu Tian Xiang enter the army just to establish their prestige so that they could successfully take over the authority of the army in the future. Therefore, out of the six great Legions of the Southern Wilderness, the Jing Na, Jifeng Army, Tiger Roar Army, Yulin Army, and Rushing Thunder Army could all be defeated. Only the Feng Xiang Army could not.

So, no matter if it was Commander Gu Jianyun or Military Advisor Su Loyi, they were both extremely cautious and didn't ask for any merits. However, the feeling of wanting nothing more than success was one that they would never take the risk of crossing the river if they didn't have absolute confidence. This was also the reason why Lu Que had sent Ye Zhiqiu over.

Although the current land of seven countries was far from dry and could be said to be an enclave, there were still two armies on the sea — the Great Sea and Jing Hai — and seven counties on top of that, it was more than enough to replenish one hundred and fifty thousand soldiers for daily consumption. As long as the Feng Xiang Army stayed in a long-term standoff with the Heavenly Star, it would be fine as long as they could attract Qiu Xi's attention. This way, after Ye Zhiqiu, Meng Cang, and Li San arrive, their Elite Armaments would be able to break the current stalemate.

If only Lu Que had come in person. Yu Tian Xiang sighed.

In Yu Tian Xiang's heart, the most suitable person to lead the army in the battle in the Southern Wilderness was not Zhongyang King or the Duke of Dingguo, but Lu Chun and Lu Qu of the Lu Family. If the one leading the Feng Xiang Army was Lu Que and the one stationed on the northern bank of the Huangyan River was Lu Chun, then the Heavenly Star Kingdom might not exist any longer.

After all, Lu Que is still too young. He is already a second grade military commander and his battle strategy is under his control. If he were to lead the troops and destroy Heavenly Star Kingdom, when the ceremony master returns, he can't just let a sixteen or seventeen year old youth enter the palace to pay respects. Gu Qingcheng shook her head as she spoke.

Gu Qingcheng understood in her heart that in regards to the battle in the Southern Wilderness, the Twelve Grand Commanders were allowed to come along. Only the Lu father and son were not allowed, while the Duke of Wei, Lu Chun, had to stay at the capital. As for Lu Que, because he was too young and had too high of a military rank, he had his own rules for doing meritorious deeds and punishing others. He had never failed to reward Lu Que before, so once Lu Que won this battle, he would either give him the title of the commander in chief of one of the four territories, from the east, west, north, south, and north.

A sixteen-year-old youth, no matter how great his military exploits were, becoming a commander in chief of hundreds of thousands of soldiers or a first rank minister in the outer court was still a shocking thing. Moreover, even if he was not promoted to a military rank and was only a noble, it would still not be feasible. Lu Que himself was the heir of Wei Guoguo, and in the future, he would inherit the title of Duke of Wei.

Other people might think that Lu Que was just starting to cultivate his own forces, but only Gu Qingcheng knew that Lu Que was trying to cultivate his own trusted aides for the crown prince, Yu Minghao. Otherwise, these people wouldn't all be conferred the title of retainers to the Eastern Palace by His Majesty, which meant that Lu Que was already making preparations for the future.

Yu Tian Xiang nodded her head. He was clear that Lu Que's current age and position was indeed unsuitable for the south. She was merely lamenting about it just now. Yu Tian Xiang thought for a moment and didn't continue the topic. She changed the topic, saying, "After Tian Xing lost Seaside County, he transferred the navy to Huangyan River and Guangji River and entered the mouth of the sea. Uncle Wang had already brought his fleet to the north to meet the Great Sea Army in the south.

She thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, Probably not, this is the only navy in Tianxin, if it's not necessary, they would definitely not directly clash with us, after all, Tianxin and us are at opposite ends of the North and South lines, and once the navy is destroyed, the great river Heaven's Danger will disappear, and we can directly go into the Gangyan River to raid the Tianxin King's City. Under these circumstances, even if Prince Heyang didn't lead the north side of the army, the Tianxing Navy would not dare to attack the south side of the Hanhai Army.

Then I'm afraid Imperial Uncle will be disappointed. Yu Tian Xiang couldn't help but giggle when she thought of this Sixth Imperial Uncle who was obsessed with maritime affairs. She knew that this Imperial Uncle was extremely eager to compete with Tianxing and Nanli. If it weren't for the order from the outer court, then after they landed in the Southern Sea Country, Emperor He Yang would have turned his boat to look for trouble with the Tianxing Navy.

Oh right, Tian Xiang, when Ye Zhiqiu arrives, I'm going to leave as well. Gu Qingcheng's expression suddenly turned serious.

You want to leave? Where to?" Yu Tian Xiang was startled as she hurriedly asked.

To the west, to the place where the Guangji River originated. Gu Qingcheng pointed towards the direction upstream of the Guangji River.

Are you saying that you want to go to the mountains where the Heavenly Star Tribe and the South Mount Li Kingdom border?

"That's right. After Ye Zhiqiu and the others arrive, they will look for a place to cross the river. Once the flood season is over, they will take the opportunity to cross the river. Zhai Ning and I will head west. He said that there is a road in the mountains that can lead us directly to the West River County. According to the time calculation, when I arrived at the West River County, it was already past the flood season. Gu Qingcheng stated.

This … A trace of worry flashed across Yu Tian Xiang's eyes. Zhai Ning was, after all, a Heavenly Star Realm's person. Even though he had helped to take down Guangji County and Guangji Cang, Yu Tian Xiang didn't trust him very much. Although Zuoning had turned to him for help, he was, after all, the child of a traitor, the country that he was raised in.

Thinking of this, Yu Tian Xiang hurriedly asked, Is Zhai Ning's words true? Is this Commander Gu's military order? Or was it Gu Xiang's military order? "

Tian Xiang, no matter what you think of Zhai Ning, since he helped us get Guangji warehouse and gave us the food we need, he has done a great service for us. The important thing is that there is a mountain path that goes all the way to the Heavenly Star's West River County. Furthermore, this path can also go all the way to the East Mountain County in South Parting, because this road was originally created by the feet and feet of the packhorses of the merchants selling private goods.

Does Commander Gu know about this? Yu Tian Xiang's eyes twinkled as she asked.

Aunt and the Russian Military Advisor still don't know about this, but they will soon receive a message from the Outer Pavilion.

Are you saying that this was Lu Que's intention? Gu Qingcheng's flying speed and long-distance flying ability far exceeded that of the military's messenger eagle. The two of them would write each other a letter almost every once in a while, and the flock of white feathered jackdaws had been running in the sky from the Heavenly Star to the Great Gan Imperial Capital all this time.

It's as Lu Que said in his letter. The documents from the outer pavilion will be sent to us very soon. Gu Qingcheng calmly said, The Third Battalion of the Left is where the elites of the Feng Xiang Army are. I will only take ten thousand of the Cloud Soldiers and Zhai Ning's Light Cavalry. You will lead the rest.

Gu Qingcheng stood up and looked towards the northwest direction. She was very clear in her heart that even though Lu QIu trusted Ye Zhiqiu a lot, he still held back. Regardless of whether Ye Zhiqiu was defeated or not, he would still