Sheng Fu

Chapter 1224, though simple, is indispensable.

into the night.

Lingdu, inside the palace.

In the Imperial Study, the lights were soft, and Bei Hanyong was already fast asleep in the cradle.

Bei Hanfei, Bei Hanmeng, and Ling and Wang reunite.

Sitting on the throne once reserved for His Majesty, facing his younger sister and the prince with heterochromia, Bei Hanfei felt a profound sense of the impermanence of life, as if it were a dream.

Ling He and Wang were sitting at the same table as Bei Hanmeng, and their expressions were somewhat subtle.

In order to counterbalance the Spirit Clan's temple, King Linghe had caused quite a bit of trouble for the Yixi Sect. After all, many disciples in the Yixi Sect came from powerful and influential families. In a way, King Linghe was just doing his job.

Of course, there will still be occasional minor frictions.

After all, Bei Hanmeng's steward almost died at the hands of Ling and Wang.

For Ling and Wang, the death of a steward was not such a painful thing.

At the same time, it doesn't affect our shared hatred of the enemy at this critical juncture; it's just that we might feel a little awkward in terms of social standing.

King Linghe said leisurely, "The demon and human delegations will enter the capital tomorrow. I have already arranged their accommodations. Outside the capital, a camp has been set up to accommodate the 20,000 light cavalry who will escort them."

"According to etiquette, Yuwen Jun, as the regent, is required to return once."

“I went to the Demon Realm once, but I did not find Yuwen Jun’s whereabouts. He deliberately concealed the secrets of heaven, making it impossible to sense him.”

"But tomorrow is a big day, even if it's just a formality, so the Regent must be present."

Speaking of which, Yuwen Jun and Qian Ling are acquaintances. Although he doesn't have a deep relationship with Zun Hong, Zun Hong must respect Yuwen Jun very much. As long as Yuwen Jun shows his face in the court, tomorrow's plans will be simple and brilliant.

For the people of the Spirit Clan, seeing human and demon envoys treating the Spirit Clan's regent with utmost respect naturally fills them with pride.

In summary, although Yuwen Jun secretly wielded great power in the Demon Realm, he did not hold any official position there. Within the human realm, he held the title of Sect Master Hengchang and also possessed a Human King's Token, which did not wield significant real power.

Within the territory of the Spirit Clan, Yuwen Jun is the true regent.

In terms of status, Yuwen Jun holds the highest position among the Ling Clan.

Therefore, many of the Ling people are supporters of Yuwen Jun. The young emperor is unable to preside over the government, and the Empress Dowager will inevitably be exhausted at times. Having a regent with such high prestige as Yuwen Jun to hold things together is a result that the people of the Ling people are willing to see.

Bei Hanmeng was at a loss for words and said with a pout, "This guy is really something. I don't even know if he's finished his seclusion. He left behind three soul cultivators and then just walked away. He's quite good at being a hands-off manager."

"He is empowered by the Chaos Emperor's Qi and the Origin Crystal. If he deliberately conceals the secrets of heaven, no one can find him."

As they spoke, both Bei Hanmeng and Ling Hewang turned their gazes toward Bei Hanfei, who was sitting on the throne.

Bei Hanmeng naturally agreed with Ling Hewang's proposition.

Tomorrow is a momentous day for the new emperor, and Yuwen Jun must be present.

Although some things are just a formality, certain processes must be solemn and grand.

Bei Hanfei also looked helpless and said, "If he deliberately hides away in seclusion, it will be difficult for me to find him. Moreover, no one can say for sure whether it is convenient for him to come out of seclusion."

Suddenly, Bei Hanmeng had a flash of inspiration. She reached out and opened a void passage. With a slight beckoning, Chu Yu from the Far Sky Sea Secret Realm was teleported over.

Upon seeing Chu Yu, Linghe Wang subconsciously frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed.

"Greetings, seniors." Seeing Ling and Wang present, Chu Yu felt slightly restrained and awkwardly bowed to the three of them.

"If I remember correctly, Yuwen Jun left a pure dragon energy within you. Activate it immediately. We are searching for your elder brother's whereabouts, and you are our last hope," Bei Hanmeng said, gently patting Chu Yu's head with her slender hand. The affairs of the court were far too complicated. Although Chu Yu was personally appointed the Prince of Yongle by the late emperor, he held no real power. Furthermore, he was too young and possessed demonic blood. Therefore, Chu Yu could only cultivate diligently within the Tianhai Secret Realm for the time being.

Chu Yu's eyes darted around as she scratched her head and said, "Then I'll give it a try."

Immediately, he circulated his true essence and activated the dragon's energy within his body. In an instant, a strange azure dragon appeared above Chu Yu's head, emitting faint dragon roars.

In fact, Bei Hanyong also had a pure dragon aura protecting his body.

Unfortunately, the baby is still in swaddling clothes and should not be disturbed.

Linghe Wang watched Chu Yu with bated breath, as did Bei Hanmeng.

However, Yuwen Jun still did not arrive even after the azure dragon phenomenon above Chu Yu's head disappeared.

"Never mind, perhaps the Regent is currently at a critical juncture in his cultivation and has no time to attend to these important national affairs," King Linghe sighed helplessly.

Bei Hanmeng sighed softly.

"You should go back first." Bei Hanmeng placed a hand on Chu Yu's shoulder, and in an instant, Chu Yu once again crossed the void and returned to the Heavenly Sea Secret Realm.

No sooner had Chu Yu left than Yuwen Jun arrived, traversing the void.

Yuwen Jun was dressed in a black gown with torn cuffs and bloodstains on his cheeks.

Seeing this commotion, Linghe Wang stared at Yuwen Jun with great suspicion and asked, "Who are they fighting with?"

After sensing it slightly, Bei Hanmeng discovered that Yuwen Jun had reached the mid-stage of the Lingxiao realm, and his internal energy was extremely vigorous.

Bei Hanfei also looked at Yuwen Jun with a worried expression. The regent of the Spirit Clan could not afford any mishaps.

When Chu Yu released the Dragon's Roar aura, Yuwen Jun was sparring with Zhong Yi. However, using only the Dragon Clan's Imperial Aura, the duel with Zhong Yi did not go as smoothly as he had imagined.

Although Yuwen Jun suppressed Zhong Yi's arrogance with his brute strength, Zhong Yi was not weak in terms of combat awareness, and in many subtle aspects, he was even slightly better than Yuwen Jun.

Yuwen Jun naturally wouldn't reveal here that Zhong Yi had already cultivated the Myriad Spirits True Essence. After a moment of contemplation, she smiled and said, "I sparred with the Queen of the Demon Realm, and the result was a draw."

Upon hearing this, both Bei Hanmeng and Ling Hewang's pupils dilated suddenly.

Bei Hanmeng felt a slight chill run through her body. Her beautiful eyes stared straight at Yuwen Jun as she tentatively asked, "So, in your current fight against me, I am no longer your opponent?"

Yuwen Jun jokingly said, "Even if you and this heterochromatic-eyed prince team up, it won't work."

"Of course, it has to be a fair and square battle. If they try to stir up trouble behind my back and launch sneak attacks, I may not be able to withstand it."

Upon hearing this, Ling and Wang pouted with displeasure and said, "Don't drag me into this."

The once quiet imperial study was suddenly filled with soft laughter.

Bei Hanmeng then changed the subject, saying, "Let's get down to business. Tomorrow, the human and demon delegations will enter the capital to congratulate the new emperor on his ascension to the throne. You need to be there; we need you, as the regent, to oversee things."

Yuwen Jun asked in confusion, "We're all on the same side, it's just a formality, why should I personally take action?"

King Linghe sighed softly, “Of course we understand this principle, but many common people don’t. That’s why we need you here. Your presence brings prestige and influence, and it will also help us implement the new policies.”

"Making a big show of things may not necessarily have a miraculous effect, and even putting on a show can have hidden meanings."

Yuwen Jun then slapped his forehead, feeling slightly apologetic, and said, "Your Highness is absolutely right. It was my oversight. I hope Your Highness will not take it to heart."

King Linghe quickly stood up and flattered him, saying, "Don't say that. You are our regent and backbone. I was just offering a slight reminder out of public interest. After all, your cultivation level is enough to influence the course of the world."