Chapter 928: Chapter 372: Opportunity and Fluff Shadow
"Palace Master!"
Within the Pill Dawn Palace of the Dachen National Taoist Institute, seeing State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao return with a face pale as death, Elder Peng immediately became anxious.
The approaching Great Governor Pei Ze also wore a look of concern.
"No worries."
After continuously circulating Star Power, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao spat out a mouthful of congested blood, and his complexion improved slightly.
"The Sumeru Palace Master is indeed formidable. I gave my all, and on the surface, we were evenly matched, but in reality, I suffered some internal injuries, and even my Divine Soul was slightly affected, but nothing serious," said State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.
"It’s just because the State Preceptor did not use the National Treasure Tao Artifact; otherwise, he would surely have severely injured this Sumeru Palace Master," said Great Governor Pei Ze.
"Severely injure, maybe not, but gaining the upper hand is certain! However, this battle also serves as a warning to other factions: if I had used the Nine Bright Chime, the National Treasure Tao Artifact, I would have fallen behind.
Being able to be evenly matched with the Sumeru Palace Master at the Eighth Tier Peak without using the Nine Bright Chime, other factions should weigh their options," said Cheng Yuxiao.
Upon hearing this, Great Governor Pei Ze nodded slightly.
Indeed.
Better to strike first and prevent further trouble.
This battle, with the State Preceptor repelling the Sumeru Palace Master without using the National Treasure Tao Artifact, has a much greater impact than defeating him with it.
"The Sumeru Palace Master broke through to the Eighth Tier sixty to seventy years ago, right? Whereas the Palace Master broke through to the Eighth Tier just over a dozen years ago; otherwise, the State Preceptor might have had a chance to keep the Sumeru Palace Master," said Elder Peng.
"Indeed! The Sumeru Palace Master, whether in Star Power Cultivation or Primordial Spirit Cultivation, is superior to me. However, give me a few more years, and that might not be the case."
The State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao said this, while in his mind, he was thinking about the high-tier star patterns deduced by Xu Jin in recent months. Even someone as strong as him had only just barely comprehended them, such as the Eighth Tier Thunder Origin Star Pattern, which he had just recently understood.
He hadn’t yet completed an integrated systematic tactic, but once he did, it would be different.
"There haven’t been any appearances from the Imperial Palace, have there?" Cheng Yuxiao suddenly asked.
"State Preceptor, that old offering at the Eighth Tier did come out to observe the battle from afar." said Great Governor Pei Ze.
"Observing is good."
Upon finishing, State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao looked at Elder Peng, "This time, the Sumeru Palace Master came, including the numerous Sumeru Palace envoys intercepted before, all related to this. After this battle, although the Sumeru Palace Master will not give up and will think of ways to venture into our Dachen for expansion.
But the control on the Imperial Palace’s side can be stricter now.
Domestically, I won’t concern myself, that’s within the Emperor’s responsibilities.
However, if any envoy from the Imperial Palace dares to visit foreign countries, they shall all be executed."
"Understood." Elder Peng acknowledged the order.
Great Governor Pei Ze, upon hearing this, slightly furrowed his brow.
"Great Governor, our Dachen can collaborate with other factions, as everyone can obtain their needs! But we absolutely cannot engage in cooperation akin to betraying our country!
This Dachen belongs not only to the Gao family but also to the millions of cultivators in our Dachen, and even more so to the billions of citizens of Dachen!
The interests of our Dachen must not be sold cheaply for personal gain!
Does the Great Governor agree?" State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao firmly looked at Great Governor Pei Ze.
Great Governor Pei Ze met State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao’s gaze, thoughtfully considering for a few breaths before nodding heavily.
"What the State Preceptor says is true! The interests of our Dachen must not be sold cheaply for personal gain!" said Pei Ze.
"In that case, I ask for the Great Governor’s cooperation in these aspects in the future as well."
"For justice’s sake!"
Great Governor Pei Ze cupped his hands.
A few breaths later, Great Governor Pei Ze excused himself and left. Great State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao, watching Great Governor Pei Ze depart, felt a weight lifted from his eyes.
In restricting royal authority, he was in agreement with Great Governor Pei Ze!
However, to resolve the royal authority issue in stages, more time and an opportunity were needed!
*****
At Tianyang Star Hall, opposite Tianyang Star Hall, the starlight projection of Cangming Star Lord sat cross-legged, engaging in the most confidential exchange, "Cangming, Cheng Yuxiao’s combat power has increased rapidly lately. In the past, even with the National Treasure Tao Artifact, Cheng Yuxiao could barely defend himself before us.
Now, he can repel the Sumeru Palace Master without using the National Treasure Tao Artifact.
In the future, when you and I go to Great Chen Wanyi, we must be cautious.
Otherwise, should you suffer a head injury, don’t say I didn’t warn you."
"It’s you who should be wary of injury, right? The relationship between my Cangming Star Hall and Dachen isn’t bad."
"Twenty years ago, it was your Cangming Star Hall that first invaded Great Chen Wanyi." Tianyang Star Lord sneered.
Upon hearing this, the smile on Cangming Star Lord’s face suddenly froze!
*****
At Sumeru Palace.
Returning to Sumeru Palace, Palace Master Luo Xian closed his eyes to review the previous battle, reflecting for a long time, but ultimately shook his head.
If he didn’t spare any cost, there was a possibility he could have severely injured Dachen’s State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao.
But the problem is, Cheng Yuxiao never used the National Treasure Tao Artifact.
This means that if he didn’t spare any cost, as long as Cheng Yuxiao used the National Treasure Tao Artifact, he still couldn’t severely injure Cheng Yuxiao.
In this case, it becomes quite difficult for his Sumeru Palace to establish a foothold in Dachen.
There is only one choice left.
[Palace Master Chi, if you have time, please visit Sumeru Palace for a brief stay.]
[Palace Master Luo, speak plainly if you have matters to discuss.]
[For our Two Palaces to expand toward the present world, we eventually need a foothold. Although Barbarians’ geography is more suitable for Wood Spirit Palace, most in the Barbarian Clan are unrefined. For broadly recruiting disciples, the Central Plains is still the best choice. If you are interested, please visit Sumeru Palace for a brief stay.]
[Did Palace Master Luo meet resistance in Wanyi today and wish to cooperate with my palace?]