The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 600 A Storm is Brewing, A Gesture is Brewing

The fire at the imperial mausoleum and the divine punishment of lightning at the imperial palace spread throughout Wujing and beyond, causing panic among the people who had not yet recovered from the plague of corpse poison. Various unsettling rumors emerged, sparking heated discussions and causing widespread anxiety. The court was thrown into turmoil.

Unbeknownst to outsiders, the officials of the Imperial Observatory were all ashen-faced, trembling as they stared at the chaotic trajectories on the star chart, especially the dimming of the imperial star and the dusty divination of the ancestral tombs, and dared not speak out.

This is a sign that the country is about to perish.

Who dares to speak out and reveal the secret that leads to death?
However, secrets never stay hidden forever. In particular, Emperor Jian'an fell ill and stopped attending court after that day, living a secluded life, which confirmed all the speculations and indicated that the fate of the country was in danger.

Rumors spread like wildfire, and these ominous signs spread wildly as soon as they were spread. Teahouses, taverns, and street gossip were filled with fear and unease. Ordinary people were filled with confusion and fear about the future, especially since most of them had not yet recovered from the plague of corpse poison and were about to suffer from the turmoil of the world.

In times of chaos, aren't the first to suffer the most from the bottom-level people who have no connections?
For a time, voices from all over the country were calling for the emperor to abdicate. With the help of some scheming individuals, the movement was amplified, and it was then said that the emperor had lost his virtue, which was why he was being punished by heaven. The people were asking the emperor to issue an edict of self-reproach and abdicate.

Unlike the fear of the common people, the ambitions of those powerful families, regional officials, and generals who had been lying low for a long time, with their cunning and lust for power, began to grow wildly like weeds. They started to make their moves, quietly plotting and sharpening their knives.

As the saying goes, emperors come and go. The Tantai family has ruled for over two hundred years, so shouldn't their time be up?
Why do you think so?

Last year, Emperor Anhe abdicated to Emperor Jian'an without warning, which was already a terrifying sign. However, Emperor Jian'an had been on the throne for less than a year when he was struck by a plague of corpse poison that could turn living people into evil corpses. Such unprecedented disasters were chilling and unheard of.

Which emperor in previous dynasties experienced such a terrible natural disaster during his reign? It is said that this was not a natural disaster, but a man-made one.

Now, ominous signs have appeared in the heavens. Heavenly fire has fallen on the imperial tomb, and lightning has struck the palace. No matter how you look at it, it seems that the heavens are determined to destroy the fate of the Tantai Imperial Tomb.

When a dynasty is nearing its end, it naturally presents an opportunity for various forces, including unorthodox individuals and those who rise from humble beginnings, to seize control of the vast empire. All sorts of ambitious and ruthless figures will rise up to fight for control of the land.

When Ning Zhe, who was far away in Lingnan, received the news from Wujing, he frowned, pursed his lips, and sat in silence all night before finally opening the door of his study, walking out of the government office, and standing on the street.

He saw people carrying loads on their shoulders walking in the street. When they saw him, they bowed from afar and showed a sincere smile. Some children even smiled shyly and hid behind their parents to secretly watch him.

The smiles on their faces are relaxed and at ease, a result of their peaceful and prosperous lives.

These are the people under his jurisdiction. Most of them do not have great ambitions. They only hope to have warm clothes, enough to eat, and a roof over their heads. This is also the expectation of most people in Dadan.

What I see is what I desire!
Set up the heart for the heaven and the earth, set the destiny for the livelihood and the people, for the sacred and inherited knowledge, and for the peace of the world.

A resolute look appeared in Ning Zhe's eyes as he turned and entered the government office. He knew he wouldn't have any free time after that.

Even if it's not for his own grand ambitions, nor to repay anyone, but solely for the sake of all living beings, he should still forge ahead bravely.

A storm is brewing. This tempest, triggered by Langjiuchuan, Fengya, and Tantai Wuji, is inevitably sweeping across the land, shaking the entire world.

Lang Jiuchuan was unaware of the turbulent events unfolding in the world. She had fainted after the night of the magical duel at the imperial tomb, and her spirit was severely damaged, leaving her in a deep, unconscious sleep.

Fengya took her to the depths of that hidden dragon vein to recuperate. Lang Jiuchuan might not be willing to use the dragon vein's energy to nourish himself like Tantai Wuji did, but the situation is different now.

They destroyed a large part of Tantai Wuji's thousand-year plan, uprooted his most important foundation, and ruined his hopes. However, they also drove him mad, causing him to draw upon the entire royal family's fortune to fight back and help himself escape. Not only did he become a centipede, but the dynasty also caused turmoil throughout the world due to the dissipation of its fortune.

Lang Jiuchuan and Tantai Wuji, those demons, will surely have another battle, and she will definitely kill them completely. As for the turmoil in the world, she will certainly not ignore it, because they were also the cause of this unrest. They only care about starting fires and not putting them out, and the common people are suffering, which is not what she wants.

The only tough thing about her is her sharp tongue.

But whether it's about eliminating evil and upholding justice or bringing peace to the world, the prerequisite is to have immense power. One's physique, soul, and even spiritual energy must reach their peak to have the energy to face this turmoil; otherwise, it will all be empty talk.

Therefore, she really needs this dragon vein energy. Saying that she's in cahoots with that old devil Tantai Wuji is going too far. Since she is the savior arranged by heaven, what's wrong with using a little dragon vein energy? They don't steal or rob; what they use is merely a gift from heaven and earth, and they have a clear conscience. Only she is being pretentious.

Furthermore, there is no secret realm in the world more suitable for nourishing the body and soul than this hidden dragon vein. It can nourish people and also avoid Tantai Wuji's eyes, so as not to be disturbed by him.

Of course, that guy is probably too busy to take care of himself, busy repairing his own soul. No, wait, which unlucky guy has he possessed now?
Fengya had no time to think further. He felt the dragon energy surging around him and turned his head to look. The pulses were still there, just like before, enveloping Lang Jiuchuan. He couldn't help but look down at himself and ponder for a moment.

This body was nourished by the energy of the dragon vein and countless fortunes. Although the fortunes it obtained were chaotic, the power became pure after being transformed by the formation.

Although he loathed this body, he could use it to make Tantai Wuji even more loathsome, so it wasn't unbearable.

In the future, if it is used to help Lang Jiuchuan retaliate against Tantai Wuji, the scene will probably be even more interesting.

Fengya curled his lips into a malicious smile, sat cross-legged, and formed a complex hand seal. A surge of Netherworld power erupted from his body, intertwining with the immense fortune absorbed by his physical body. He transformed that fortune into his own, merging it into a unified force of Yin and Yang, and his aura steadily increased.

Meanwhile, deep within the palace, Tantai Wuji seemed to sense something and spat out another mouthful of blood essence. His fingertips trembled, and he opened his eyes, which were as blood-red as a sea, his gaze sinister.

Everyone's pressuring him. Fine, very well.

A black aura emanated from him, enveloping his entire being. He murmured an incantation, and an ancient, dark red lamp appeared out of thin air, filled with an ominous and malevolent aura. The flickering, blood-red flame reflected the resentment in his eyes as he muttered bitterly, "Who will emerge victorious is still uncertain!"

(End of this chapter)