Yin Emperor Dynasty, Imperial Zenith Hall.
The inner court gates slowly opened. Upon seeing the newcomer, Shangguan Qiuyue immediately knelt to greet, "Greetings to Your Majesty upon emerging from seclusion!"
Yu Xiyan, who had been in seclusion for a month, had successfully broken through to the eighth rank of the Soul Sea Realm, thanks to the awakened portion of her Ice Phoenix Bloodline and her cultivation experience from a previous life. She was only one step away from the peak.
Yu Xiyan murmured softly, her Slender Eyebrows furrowing slightly as she asked, "What has transpired in the court during my absence?"
Shangguan Qiuyue replied, "Reporting to Your Majesty, everything in the court is in good order, and no major events have occurred."
Yu Xiyan looked up at the sky and asked, "What month is it now?"
"It is already mid-October."
"Mid-October?"
Yu Xiyan closed her eyes, carefully recalling what happened during this period in her previous life.
Suddenly, her beautiful eyes opened slightly: "The once-in-a-decade Fuxi Abyss will open again. Has our dynasty received a Pass Order?"
Shangguan Qiuyue said, "The Guhe Sect has already issued Pass Orders across the continent. Our dynasty has a total of twelve families eligible to enter the Fuxi Abyss,
and there's also a Pass Order for Your Majesty to decide on the entry candidate."
"Where's the Pass Order?"
"In the Imperial Study."
When the Fuxi Abyss opens, a varying number of Pass Orders will appear. Only those who obtain the qualification can enter to explore and seek treasures.
Yu Xiyan pondered for a moment, then said, "I will personally venture into the Fuxi Abyss to seek an opportunity. During my absence, inform Prime Ministers Fang and Du. I will leave the affairs of the court to them. For the time being, Imperial Younger Brother Xizhao will oversee the state as Regent."
"Your Majesty!" Shangguan Qiuyue urged upon hearing this, "The Fuxi Abyss is fraught with danger. It is often said that the internal world is upside down, and there's a high possibility of being transported to the Ancient Savage Era. Why would Your Majesty risk going there in person?"
Yu Xiyan replied, "As the ruler of a nation, my own strength must be sufficient. As they say, crisis and opportunity coexist. The Fuxi Abyss rarely opens, and I don't want to miss this chance to enhance my strength."
Ultimately, Yu Xiyan was still dissatisfied with the progress of her strength.
In her previous life, around this time, Yu Xiyan had already broken through to the third rank of the Mysterious Void Realm, relying on the Marrow Cleansing Elixir that Shen Zhao had given her, and she didn't need to go to the Fuxi Abyss.
Because Shen Zhao went in her place and brought back a Dragon Core and an Innate Dao Body. After she fused them, her strength rapidly increased, and her cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.
However, in this life, without Shen Zhao by her side, Yu Xiyan could only go to the Fuxi Abyss herself.
The importance of Shen Zhao was once again deeply felt by Yu Xiyan. Without Shen Zhao, she couldn't handle either political affairs or cultivation with ease.
"My journey to the Fuxi Abyss must not be spoken of to anyone. If questioned, say I am in closed-door cultivation, especially to the Emperor and the Imperial Consort."
"This subordinate obeys!"
After Shangguan Qiuyue left, Yu Xiyan sighed silently.
In her previous nine lives, she had been protected too well by Shen Zhao. Her path to becoming a Great Emperor had been smooth, without any need for such exhaustion.
For the first time, Yu Xiyan felt how wonderful it was to be cared for and protected.
Outside the Guhe Sect's mountain gate, Shen Zhao and Ding Buer were stopped by the Guhe Sect disciples.
"What sort of cats and dogs dare to come and visit my Guhe Sect? Don't you even look at yourselves? Scram quickly if you know what's good for you, or I'll break your legs!"
"Hey, kid, can you at least look at what you're doing when you're acting all high and mighty! This is a letter from the Public Arbitration Council's chairman, you know what the Public Arbitration Council is?"
"What's this Public Arbitration nonsense? Get lost, before you make me angry!"
"Where did you learn such manners? You don't even know the Public Arbitration Council? Quickly call your sect leader over here, or you'll regret it!"
"Get out of here!"
Before Ding Buer could say another word, a Guhe Sect disciple kicked him to the ground.
"You're pretending to be something you're not! Get out of here right now! Or I'll beat up even your mother!"
Ding Buer got up, looking a mess, and walked over to Shen Zhao, who was trying to stifle a laugh. He immediately said angrily, "I told you it wouldn't work, but you wouldn't listen.
See? We can't even get through the gate, and you still want to get a Pass Order to enter the Fuxi Abyss? Don't dream about it, let's think of another way."
Shen Zhao put his arm around his shoulder, bringing their heads close together. "I'm asking you, is the fortune in the Fuxi Abyss valuable?"
"Isn't that obvious? You could eat for three years just from grabbing a handful of dirt. Do you think it's valuable?"
"Since it's so valuable, why give up? Besides, we're already here. Just leaving like this? Are you content?"
"I understand the logic, but we can't even get through the gate. What can you do if you're not content?"
"Then what do you suggest we do to get in?"
"Maybe spend some money. Those gatekeepers, a few Spirit Stones would do the trick. What do you think?"
"Alright, you pay the Spirit Stones."
"How can that be? I only earn a few Spirit Stones a month. Of course, you, Master Shen, should pay."
"The question is, I want to get in, but I don't want to pay. What do I do?"
"Impossible. The Public Arbitration Council's reputation won't help. You still have to pay. This is just the mountain gate; there will be plenty of places to spend money once you get inside."
"So, as a Public Arbitration Council executor, not only do I not make money, but I also have to give money to these bastards?"
"Do you understand social etiquette? If you want to make big money, you must know how to give. How can you get things done without spending money?"
"Alright, today I'll let you see how I enter the Guhe Sect's gate without spending a penny."
After saying that, Shen Zhao patted Ding Buer on the shoulder, then turned and walked directly toward the Guhe Sect's mountain gate.
"Stop!"
"I'm talking to you!"
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As soon as he reached the gate, Shen Zhao was stopped by the disciples.
"Didn't I make myself clear? Get lost, can't you understand?"
Seeing this arrogant attitude from these small fry, Shen Zhao just smiled at them and then continued to walk towards the gate.
But after taking two steps, he was pushed back again by the small fry: "Are you an idiot? Believe it or not, I'll beat you to death if you take another step!"
"Tsk tsk..."
Shen Zhao heard this and immediately rolled up his sleeves.
Ding Buer behind him saw this scene and his eyelids twitched, instinctively moving far away.
"Oh, judging by your posture, you want to fight? I'd like to see if you have the guts. Come on, if you dare, hit here!"
The little lackey cheekily offered his face, wearing a look that practically begged to be punched.
The other gatekeepers behind him burst into peals of laughter.
But the next moment…
There was a crisp "crack," and the air went still.
Then, the little lackey went stiff as a board and face-planted onto the ground. Shen Zhao had used action to grant his wish of being hit.
"You dare to strike!"
"You're courting death!"
Once the surrounding lackeys realized what had happened, they were instantly enraged and charged towards Shen Zhao.
The next moment, a series of sounds filled the air: "Crack," "Crunch," "Boom," and "Pffft." Shen Zhao, with his simple and brutal methods, had reduced the dozen or so small fry guarding the mountain gate to kneeling on the ground, singing their surrender.
After finishing, Shen Zhao beckoned to Ding Buer behind him, saying, "See? Problem solved. Come on, let's go."
"Ouch, you... you did this to them? What are we going to say if they ask questions later?"
"Does the Public Arbitration Council need to explain itself to anyone? Remember this: only the Public Arbitration Council bullies others, we can't be bullied. Otherwise, what's the point of me being the Chief Executive of this Council?"
"Alright, you're the boss. Don't regret it when those young bulls from the Guhe Sect surround you later."
"Let's go. I told the girl to meet us here later. We need to get the Pass Order first."
"With things like this, you're still thinking about the Pass Order? I'd have run away long ago!"
"Relax, with your Shen-ye here, you have nothing to worry about!"
As they spoke, the two of them had already slipped into the inner court of the Guhe Sect.
Just as they were about to enter the main hall, they suddenly heard the sounds of a couple flirting in the nearby dense forest, which immediately caught their attention.
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