Chapter 1081: Chapter 71: Sensation at Kunyuan Academy, Zhao Xing’s Grand Entrance!
The key point is, over the years, he really managed to figure out something.
In the 20th year of Da Zhi, after Ji Si came out, he decided to test something on his brother, King Heavenly Destiny.
King Heavenly Destiny was unsuspecting. When he heard that his younger brother claimed to have made a breakthrough in spells and wanted him to try it out, he went ahead!
As a result, trying it led to a near-death experience.
King Heavenly Destiny almost kicked the bucket!
Fortunately, it was discovered quickly, and since Ji Si’s spell was still immature, King Heavenly Destiny ended up sharing only three years of lifespan for him.
King Heavenly Destiny was furious!
He managed to get Emperor Jing to extend his lifespan by a hundred years, only to lose three years in vain here.
"Having a brother like you, I’m truly impressed!" King Heavenly Destiny said resentfully.
As for the connection with Zhao Xing?
In the Fate Officer’s calculations, there indeed was a connection, tracing back to the point of Yin Xiu’s Treasure Vault.
After Zhao Xing figured it out, he was also left speechless.
Ji Si is King Heavenly Destiny’s biological brother and is much younger than him.
If nothing unexpected happens, after King Heavenly Destiny departs, the leader of the Fate Officer would be Ji Si.
Dealing with such a ruthless person in the future?
Zhao Xing felt a chill down his neck.
"Are you done fighting? If so, I’m leaving." Ji Si cupped his hands and walked out.
"Hey! You little rascal..." King Heavenly Destiny was furious at his attitude.
"Your Highness, just let it go..."
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On June 25th, Ju Zi Palace flew elsewhere, and all the experts of Great Zhou switched to a fleet of ships to enter Chongming Prefecture.
Grand Commandant Luo Hou led the military generals, Duke Wei led the court’s special envoys, Lord of Chongming, Fan Hongyi, led the civil and military officials, and Princess You Ruo led the Prince Mansion vassals to welcome them.
The court’s special envoys were there to announce rewards.
The journey to Tianyong State was long, so those mid-rank officials didn’t need to meet the Emperor anymore; it was basically settled here.
Zhao Xing took advantage of the situation to appoint the two foodie geniuses, Cao Qianyue and Li Muwan, as his Marquis Mansion’s personal guards.
As for the remaining high-rank powerhouses, those with significant contributions still needed to go to the capital to receive their rewards.
Upon departing from Chongming Prefecture to the Capital, the group suddenly halved in number.
Zhao Xing looked around and saw that out of the 1,500 high-rank individuals from twenty years ago, less than 1,100 remained.
However, among these individuals, Zhao Xing did not find Ji Mengjun, Tong Jin, Jiang Chuan, or Xiao Huang.
"Truly ruthless." Zhao Xing couldn’t help but twitch his mouth.
In the twenty years of the Dragon Court Ancient Land, the advantage he helped Great Zhou establish was immense.
Out of 400 high-rank individuals, how many actually died at the hands of foreign enemies or in exploration? It’s impossible to comprehend; these are all reported as death in battle for compensation, and the true events remain a mystery.
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In July of the 20th year of Da Zhi, Zhao Xing once again entered Fengjing.
On the fifth day of July, he participated in his first official court assembly in Fengtian Hall.
Emperor Jing formally conferred rewards on the meritorious ministers of this occasion.
Zhao Xing’s reward was also formally issued, proclaiming it to the world.
Apart from concealing the Shang Tang Order and Fu Ming Furnace.
The rest of the gains were listed as achievements.
This included bringing back the Dragon Emperor’s Law, Kunyuan Divine Hoe, a large amount of Ancient Dragon Saliva Fragrance, Dragon Blood Holy Leaf, Dragon Crystal Marrow, and three bone artifacts from the Southern Barbarian Royal Court: Golden Feather Divine Armor, Witch Immortal Cauldron, and Spirit Witch Wand, as well as the Heavenly Cloud Sword and Jade Hook Jade Sword.
Why not hide it?
Because there was no need to hide anymore.
Even though Zhao Xing was only a third-rank official, his strength was already at the second-rank Heavenly Fate Realm.
He also possessed the Ten Thousand Skill Avatar, so who within the Great Zhou could kill him? To speak of assassination was absurd!
As for outside the realm, Zhao Xing’s true form wouldn’t leave for other places, and even if he did, it would be to the Dragon Court Ancient Land, where there was also no risk of life.
Hiding was just for protection; since there was no danger to life, Zhao Xing deserved the recognition and honor, so the world should know what kind of achievements Zhao Xing had accomplished!
"Minister Zhao Xing, thanks our Emperor!"
"May our Emperor enjoy everlasting life!"
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With the official issuance of the Imperial Decree, Zhao Xing also completed the third-rank qi fortune baptism in the divine temple in Fengjing.
The qi fortune only grew slightly because it was already at the eighth level, but his lifespan was greatly increased, filling the lifespan tier of a third-rank official.
Counting his fate from consuming Dragon Whale Spiritual Elegance, Zhao Xing’s remaining lifespan exceeded 900 years. In future, when he reaches the second-rank and first-rank, each will add another hundred years.
However, Zhao Xing estimated that he wouldn’t wait for Emperor Jing’s bestowment. Emperor Jing would surely reserve space for the next generation in bestowals.
The end of the conferment prompted a great sensation.
Zhao Xing and his deeds quickly spread.
"What? The holder of the Dragon Emperor’s Law is actually Duke Divine Might Zhao Xing? Isn’t he just a third-rank official?"
"Hiss, these gains are truly astonishing! The Dragon Emperor’s Law, Kunyuan Divine Hoe, they are matchless treasures!"
"Matchless treasures don’t concern us, but those treasure-level materials are astounding in quantity, and His Majesty will definitely distribute rewards with them in the future. Who knows how many people will benefit from this!"
"So it was him as the Dragon Emperor’s successor? That explains why when he was cultivating at Shi Wenxuan’s place, he learned so fast for a reason!"
"Brother, stop talking, it was him who had us mining for years!"
"How is that related to him, those were the Dragon King’s orders."
"Where is he? Who knows when Duke Divine Might will host a banquet?"
"He’s not even sixty yet, with limitless future prospects!"
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In the distant Southern Barbarian Land, Purple Dragon Royal Court.
Beside an Earth Fire furnace, Purple Bone Heavenly Venerate let out a furious roar: "Zhao Xing! I will never live under the same sky with you!"
The Red Bone Heavenly Venerate next to him said calmly, "Master, don’t shout. He can’t hear you, focus on refining artifacts."
At this time, the Red Bone Heavenly Venerate’s bones were still red.