All of the officials were dressed in fine clothes, adorned with fine jade, and their crowns were neat as they filed into the hall.
On the Imperial Jade throne, there was a throne engraved with countless beautiful patterns. The current king of the Zhongkui clan sat upright and still. The twelve crowns hung low, covering his face. He looked like a prison, majestic and profound, as if he was the king of the world.
Above the emperor's head, a huge crystal mirror hung high. The mirror reflected frost, snow, and chaos, but it did not reflect any images.
However, as the mirror reflected light, the hearts of the rulers and officials present were clear and bright.
At this moment, the Emperor was holding a blood-covered letter with golden words, calmly looking down.
After an Assistant Minister of the Ministry of official personnel came out to report the various government affairs, the Emperor finally spoke indifferently, " "The Saint of the Zhong gang sect, PEI Ling, sent someone to the avaricious capital a few days ago to issue a battle invitation."
"I will compete with you in Fuye Plains."
Hearing this, all the officials were stunned and immediately flew into a rage."This kid is rampant! You're just a Saint, and you're even the sect master. How dare you challenge His Majesty? you're just asking to be humiliated!"
"Not bad! With Your Majesty's status and cultivation, even the current sect master of the Zhong gang sect would be defeated. How dare you!"
"Hmph! This PEI Ling, he became famous at a young age and doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Could it be that he thinks that our dynasty is the SU Li Scripture and we indulge him in everything?"
&Quot; the devil's doctrine is preposterous and tyrannical. The disciples they raise are also violent and tyrannical. This Saint probably thinks that the entire world is the Zhong Kong sect. &Quot;
"Your Majesty, you must not pay any attention to it. Otherwise, you will be lowering your status!"
&Quot; that's right. Your Majesty, I'm willing to go on your behalf and kill this demon! &Quot;
"This Minister is also willing!"
"I request to fight!"
"This subject agrees!"
The officials were all agitated and angry, but the Emperor remained calm. He waved his hand, and the entire court instantly fell silent.
The Emperor turned his head to look at an elegant old man standing in front of the officials and asked, " "Grand Preceptor Wu, what do you think?"
The old man was wearing a brocade robe and a Jade belt. He had a square face, looked righteous, and had clear eyes. He was Wu Jixiang, who had served as the crown prince's Grand Tutor for the fourth time.
He slowly stepped out of the ranks and said in a flat voice, " "Our dynasty views all living beings as equal. Even if they are demonic cultivators, if they can turn over a new leaf, we will not hold any grudges."
"This PEI Ling was born in the territory of the heavy ocean sect, and his ancestors were from the heavy ocean sect for generations. From the moment he was born, he had no choice."
&Quot; he's extremely talented and still young. If he can turn over a new leaf, I can spare his life. &Quot;
"Otherwise, kill!"
Hearing this, the Emperor nodded slightly. He then turned to another official with a cold temperament and an imposing manner."What do you think, Minister Xu?"
The official was in the prime of his life, with a pale face and short beard. He was the Prime Minister of the Empire, Xu Shifu. He stepped out and said with a serious expression, " "Your Majesty, PEI Ling of the Zhong gang sect is a divine transformation realm expert who only appears once every ten thousand years. Although he is young, his demonic nature is deep."
&Quot; not only did he often massacre cities and exterminate families, but he also publicly captured the wife of the former sect master of the bozhong sect, su Lijing, many times. He didn't put our sect master in his eyes at all. It can be seen that he's overbearing and unscrupulous! &Quot;
"This child has come to challenge our dynasty. He must think that our dynasty is the same as that coward, Su Li Jing, and has no blood in them."
"The war between the righteous and demonic paths has just stopped, but PEI Ling is already so rampant. I'm afraid the demonic path is unwilling and is causing trouble again."
&Quot; therefore, no matter if we kill them or leave them alive, we must show the world the majesty of our Empire! &Quot;
"Although they are all part of the nine great sects, the glazed tile Empire is not the Zhong Kong sect!"
As soon as he finished speaking, all the officials chimed in,"Minister Xu is right! Not long ago, the reincarnation tower colluded with the demonic sects to start a war between the Orthodox and the demonic sects. Although the war didn't last long, the demonic sects wreaked havoc for a while. The common people of the nine luminaries mountain were plunged into misery and suffering, and countless disciples of the Orthodox sects died in the war ... And now, a mere Saint dares to challenge His Majesty. Does he really think that the Orthodox sects cherish all living beings and that spells are weak?"
&Quot; everyone has the right to exterminate the evil cultivators. Since this fiend Prince PEI is the one who started this, we must make the demon sect pay the price this time! &Quot;
"I suggest that we invite many fellow Daoists to watch the battle!"
"Not bad! If that devil PEI Ling doesn't surrender, our dynasty will exterminate the devil and defend the Dao in front of the entire world! If you surrender, the news of our dynasty subduing the demon sect's Saint child can be spread all over the world and intimidate all the rascals."
&Quot; hehe, the Wu Shi villa is fine, but the Zhong Ming sect loves money as much as their life and is selfish, especially PEI Ling. He has become famous not long after he entered the Dao. I'm afraid that no one in the world cherishes his life more than him. When the time comes, he will definitely ask to surrender. I think we still need to be on guard. The Grand Elder of the Zhong gang sect will kill him at the critical moment to save the face of the demonic Dao."
"That's right. With PEI Ling's status in the heavy puppet sect, there must be a Grand Elder secretly accompanying him to our dynasty. We can't let these people come and go as they please ..."
"We also need to make preparations for the soul lamp technique. The killing curses of the demonic path were endless, so he had to be on guard. Otherwise, it would be a killjoy if he was killed by the heavy ocean sect right after he surrendered ..."
"The demon sect is shameless. We still need to worry about them distorting the truth and confusing right and wrong ..."
The ministers all spoke at once. During the entire process, no one considered the problem of victory.
In their opinion, no matter how talented a junior was, he was only at the soul formation stage during the last Great War between the Orthodox Dao and the demonic Dao. He would be courting death if he challenged the Emperor!
On the throne, the Emperor listened quietly. Seeing that the officials were almost done with their discussion, he suddenly said, " "I was not interested in the challenge of a mere junior."
&Quot; however, what you all say makes sense. The Holy Son of the Zhong gang sect is, after all, a soul formation cultivator. If he can be used by our dynasty, it will be a merit. &Quot;
"I accept this battle."
"However, we do things in an open and aboveboard manner."
&Quot; the Honglu temple Minister will leave immediately and go to the border to welcome the Zhongli sect's Holy Son to rest in the guest courtyard. The Zhongli sect's Holy Son will be stationed there. He and his attendants will be given food, clothing, and accommodation as honored guests. They must not be neglected. &Quot;
&Quot; before the battle, we have to make sure that the Holy Son of the heavy armor sect is at his peak. &Quot;
&Quot; apart from that, invite Yan richeng, su zhentian, the Arctic Dragon Sword sect, and the nine luminaries mountain to watch the battle. Rogue cultivators are not allowed to spectate. &Quot;
"The time will be three days later."
&Quot; as for the location, change it to the sky above the avaricious capital. The covered leaf Plains is too far away and remote. &Quot;
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The officials bowed.
Seeing that there was nothing else to report, the Emperor nodded slightly. &Quot; "Withdraw the court."
"We will see you off, Your Majesty," the officials saluted.
The Emperor stood up and left the main hall, surrounded by many attendants, to change his clothes in the warm Pavilion.
In the warm room, the Empress was already waiting.
She wore a Phoenix Coronet and a dirtied robe. She had a graceful figure and golden-red flames were burning around her body. Her aura was extremely powerful.