Chapter 947: Chapter 52: Promotion in Rank, Heading to Shangluo Academy! (12,000 Words) _7
"My father and uncle said the same thing."
"By the way, my uncle also changed from Prince Pingyang to Marquis Pingyang."
"My cousin, as the princely heir, was also demoted and no longer enjoys the royal family’s support."
A few months have passed, and many changes have occurred!
After Prince Liang’s defeat, Emperor Jing took the opportunity to reclaim a large amount of fiefs, power, national qi fortune, and wealth.
Everything happened very quickly, before many could react, the changes were already in place.
Even those who wanted to do something else couldn’t.
A large number of old aristocrats fell, and families were drained of their last drop, enriching the national treasury and supporting the court.
New aristocrats, however, were very few.
This policy will continue gradually during the two governing periods.
Cutting flesh with a soft knife, boiling the frog in warm water, it’s all paving the way for the son!
"Your cultivation path has opened, so focus on self-cultivation from now on," Zhao Xing advised, "Brother Xia, we will eventually have a role to play!"
"Understood." Xia Jing took a deep breath, "I plan not to regroup the army for the next few years and go to the Martial God Temple for further study."
"I heard you plan to go with Liu Tianning to Shangluo Academy?"
"Yes."
"When will you leave?"
"May 3rd."
...
On May 3rd, the thirty-seventh year of the Jingxin Calendar, Zhao Xing’s true self and various clones were waiting at the Li Fire Taoist School in Tianyuan Prefecture.
Taihe County is the hometown of Liu Tianning, who was bestowed the title of Commandery Prince of Taihe, bringing glory to his ancestors by returning home richly adorned.
Taihe County is in Dao Yuan Continent, and Shangluo Academy is also in Dao Yuan Continent.
This time, Liu Tianning, heading to Shangluo Academy, also plans to visit Taihe County.
By the third quarter of the 9 p.m., a large ceremonial procession appeared in the fire pit area of the Daoist Academy.
Suddenly, the sky was filled with swirling clouds and wind, a chilling murderous atmosphere quietly spread.
A gigantic Golden Dragon Warship came slicing through the long sky, slowly approaching.
It seemed like the divine chariot of a God, shining with divine light, flags fluttering magnificently atop the warship.
The Golden Dragon Warship is the chariot for a sealed king.
While Zhao Xing only had a Silver Dragon Flying Boat.
From a distance, in front of the Ten Thousand Skill Hall on the warship, atop the white jade steps, stood a man in a dark green robe, hands behind his back.
His inky black hair faintly swayed in the wind, his cold countenance like it was carved from frost, his deep and cold eyes seemingly capable of seeing through the world’s illusions.
His demeanor was aloof, like a solitary pine on a snowy mountain peak, proudly independent and untouchable.
Behind him, several flying boats closely followed with majestic momentum.
"Dong dong dong dong dong~"
The drums sounded as if striking people’s hearts with each beat.
As the drums and music resounded upon entering an area with people, the ceremonial team arranged itself neatly, showcasing the commandery prince’s prestige.
The martial artists wore imposing war armor, their postures tall and pine-like, with weapons in hand glimmering with cold light, exuding strong murderous auras.
A swordsman in white as snow, with a long sword inclined, filled with sword qi, his eyes revealing a sharp brilliance.
The dance masters donned splendid colorful garments, their postures light and graceful, seemingly ready to dance with the wind, adding a touch of beauty to the solemn scene.
Musicians embraced various instruments, their expressions solemn, playing pieces that shook the heavens and earth.
On one flying boat, all were displayed with rewarding valuable items.
The ritual repairers and mechanical masters stood silently in front of these mechanical devices.
As the flying boats and deck boats approached, the entire world seemed to fall silent.
Liu Tianning slightly raised his gaze, where it landed, no one dared to meet it.
"After so many years, that Liu Tianning is finally back..." Zhao Xing watched this scene, feeling a bit emotional.
He had not personally met Liu Tianning’s true self for over a decade!
Meeting in the Earth Realm or with clones did not have this feeling.
Now upon reunion, Zhao Xing truly felt the oppressive feeling of the past life.
"Besides court officials, many Minister of Agriculture Officials, mechanical masters, martial artists, musicians, dance masters, and magicians followed old Liu."
"Each with substantial auras, totaling over a thousand people, all voluntarily following Liu Tianning."
In the ranks of the Minister of Agriculture Officials, Zhao Xing also saw Pang Yuanzhen.
It wasn’t that Liu Tianning wanted to be ostentatious, but the sealing king ceremony of Great Zhou required such a process.
Additionally, whether Liu Tianning was going to Shangluo Academy or returning to Dao Yuan Continent, he carried the expectations of many.
The supporters behind him naturally wanted to see a strong and imposing Liu Tianning.
If Liu Tianning returned quietly, the supporters might think he had done something wrong.
Moreover, Liu Tianning, going to Shangluo Academy this time, had to fight several battles to establish his position as the first candidate.
"Hu hu hu~"
"Dong dong dong dong dong~"
"Woo~~~"
The wind, drums, and horns.
People in the surrounding fire pit area retreated far away.
Suddenly, Liu Tianning’s gaze turned to a particular place, his eyes softened, and his cold demeanor became bright.
He raised his hand, and all sound ceased instantly.
Seeing this, Zhao Xing immediately guided the Silver Dragon Flying Boat, flying to the front of the Golden Dragon Warship, "Disciple Zhao Xing, welcomes the teacher!"
Liu Tianning’s smile rippled like water, "Good, good, come up quickly."
"Yes."
Zhao Xing had the Silver Dragon Warship land on the deck.
People around glanced sideways, discussing animatedly.
"Silver Dragon Warship, isn’t that exclusive to a marquis? Hiss, how does Liu Tianning have a marquis student."
"That’s Zhao Xing, he’s quite capable, I’ve heard he even killed a commandery prince!"
"Zhao Xing? I’ve also heard he cultivated the Ten Thousand Skill Grassman and was once hunted by Prince Liang."
"Yes, that’s him, reportedly from the Self Sect, serving as Minister of Agriculture..."
"How dare you directly call Master Zhao by name?!"
"Moreover, Master Zhao is the Minister of Agriculture of the Heavenly Time Sect, and he is also a doctor at our Xuantian Academy’s branch!"
"...Who are you?"
"I am Liu Sicheng from Xuantian Academy, serving as Minister of Agriculture Official."
"Crazy."
"Beat him!"
"Stop it!"
"..."
Zhao Xing is quite famous in Tianyuan Prefecture, largely due to the promotion of many teachers and students at Xuantian Academy.
However, the generals, martial artists, and other officials passing through might not know these connections between the three sects.
They were completely bewildered and then criticized.
On the warship, Liu Tianning glanced at the chaos below and the enforcement personnel maintaining order, and couldn’t help but chuckle lightly.
"Zhao Xing, it seems you’ve done quite well these years."
"Indeed, this disciple has had some achievements." Zhao Xing did not pretend to be humble since old Liu was well aware of his situation.
The "Self Theory of Heaven and Earth New Chapter" and the "Three Yin and Three Yang Six Qi Great Cycle Theory" are now beginning to spread.
With the rebellion over, these treatises will undoubtedly continue to be promoted, and Zhao Xing’s fame will only grow.
"Going to Shangluo Academy, there is one last hurdle I must overcome to secure the position of the first vice dean," Liu Tianning said, "As my disciple, do you have the courage to fearlessly face any challenge?"
Zhao Xing smiled, "In academia, I have new theories; in martial arts, I am ready for the Great Dao Competition!"
"Good!" Liu Tianning laughed heartily, "Let’s go!"