The Song Dynasty was the king for thirteen years before he knew that he was Tianlong.

Chapter 430 Realm
Zhao Ti moved swiftly, and with dawn approaching, he was in a hurry to get home.

Tonight was truly fruitful. Not only did I practice swordsmanship twice, but I also learned many sword techniques. Although these techniques may not be considered particularly exquisite, they broadened my horizons, gave me a deeper understanding of the art of swordsmanship, and added many more methods I could use.

In addition, his encounter with the Sima family members gave him some familiarity with the way aristocratic families operate, and he was somewhat exposed to the Yuzhou treasure hunt incident.

The Sima and Liu families both came to seize the treasure. The two families are allies and are at odds with the Qin family, thus forming two opposing camps.

Of the eight great families, it is certain that the Yang family will stand with the royal family. Although the Yang family seems to have a good relationship with the Qin family, otherwise Yang Jian would not have gone to the Yuzhou government and literary circles to promote himself, he will definitely stand with the royal family on this matter and will not help or favor any other family.

The Qin family and the Mo family have a very good relationship and should be allies. This can be seen from the fact that the Mo family sent Mo Xun to Yuzhou to study. If it were not good, why would they send their direct descendant here?

As for the other companies that are on good terms, I don't know, but I can guess what the bad ones are.

The Zhuge family must not be on good terms with the Qin family, as can be seen from the fact that Zhuge Qingqing kidnapped him from the Yujiang boat and robbed Qingqing Ge.

The Xiao family and the Qin family in Shanzhou were not on good terms either, as could be discerned from the conversation between two members of the Qin family at the blacksmith shop in the west of the city.

The Sima, Liu, and Qin families are also not good.

The Zhuge family and the Xiao family were at odds because of the two divine weapons, Zidian and Qingshuang.

As Zhao Ti ran, he thought to himself, "This is really complicated. There are so many conflicts and disputes among the eight great families. But it's not surprising. All the great families in the world look up to the eight great families. It would be strange if there were no struggles for fame and profit among them."

Without a doubt, the eight great families, along with officials from the imperial court, will soon gather in Yuzhou City for a fierce battle.

Is the so-called sword manual really that important? Is it really enough to cause the royal family and aristocratic families to go to war and fight each other to seize it?
It seems a bit excessive. Royal families and aristocratic clans certainly have no shortage of top-notch martial arts techniques and sword manuals. Although it is normal for them to compete with external forces, such a large-scale mobilization, with the involvement of martial arts sects, makes the implications somewhat unclear.

This seems somewhat unusual, as if they are taking this matter far too seriously.

Is there anything Mo Xun doesn't know? Mo Chou wrote to Mo Xun about this matter, but she concealed something. She only mentioned the Divine Skill Sword Manual, but didn't say anything else.

In reality, the treasures found in Yuzhou are not limited to sword manuals; there are other precious items as well.

As Zhao Ti pondered this, a question arose in his mind. At this moment, he had already stepped into Chunyu Street, and crows descended from the sky, their cries reaching his ears.

“Brother, I was a step too late and overheard that young lady from the Sima family questioning your identity.”

"Oh?" Zhao Ti paused slightly. "How did she come to suspect it?"

“She suspects you are not a member of the Yang family or the Great Qian royal family,” Crow said, then recounted the conversation between the Sima family girl and the old man after Zhao Ti left Jade Spirit Lake.

Zhao Ti pondered for a moment: "He suspected that I was not from either family, but he did not give the old man a reason, which means that he was not entirely sure."

“That’s right,” the crow said. “If you’re absolutely sure, you’ll naturally explain the reason, instead of being deliberately mysterious.”

"So what exactly is she suspicious about?" Zhao Ti thought for a moment: "Could it be that I don't speak up? Are the Yang family and the royal family so arrogant and conceited that they're not afraid of leaving a trace that will be discovered by outsiders? They might even boast about it while they're fighting?"

“That… is indeed possible,” the crow said.

"Or is it that I am dressed in plain clothes, not displaying wealth, and not in the style of the Yang family or the royal family? Both of them, whenever they go out or do anything, are as extravagant and luxurious as my uncle Yang Jian, as if afraid of not attracting attention?"

“That…is also possible,” the crow added.

“Or perhaps from my sword…” Zhao Ti frowned: “It’s impossible for either of our families to use such a crude piece of iron as a sword?”

“Anything is possible,” the crow said, “but neither is a major flaw, so the other side can’t be certain.”

"Forget it, forget it. Even if she suspects something, she doesn't know who I am or my true identity. She can't find me, so what can she do to me?" Zhao Ti had already entered Xinghua Lane and shook his head as he spoke softly.

He then arrived at his own door, listened briefly to the sounds in the yard, slipped in from the side wall, and quickly ran towards his house. Once inside, he went straight to bed, closed his eyes, and planned to sleep for a while.

Just a few breaths after he lay down on the bed, the door to the main room opened, and Zhao's father staggered out. He glanced at the pale dawn breaking in the east and muttered, "What's all this noise? Why are there so many strange noises at night lately?"

He turned to look at Zhao Ti's room with a puzzled expression, and after a while, he went back inside.

After hearing his father's voice disappear outside, Zhao Ti breathed a long sigh of relief and soon fell into a deep sleep...

South of Yanjing City, within the Song Dynasty's military camp, in the central command tent.

Zhao Ti slowly opened his eyes and looked ahead.

By then it was already daylight, and he saw Wang Yuyan sitting on a small stool not far away, looking at him with eyes full of joy.

"Your Highness...have you finished your training?"

Zhao Ti smiled slightly: "Still a little short."

"Then I won't disturb Your Highness. I'll go to the front and ask someone to prepare breakfast for you."

Zhao Ti nodded, closed his eyes again, and then felt the Illusory Yin True Qi in his body, along with other internal forces, rushing towards the eleventh floor of the Twelve-Story Tower.

In the blink of an eye, all kinds of skills had advanced to the eleventh level within the Teng Snake Cave. Then, these internal forces were led by the Illusionary Yin True Qi, which flickered slightly, protecting all the other internal forces and hiding them so that the magic power inside could not detect them.

Zhao Ti slowly finished his practice and then began to ponder the affairs of the other world.

Without a doubt, the treasure that Yuzhou has unearthed could not be just a divine sword manual; there must be something else involved that has attracted the attention of all the powerful families and martial arts circles, and even the royal family, who are all eager to obtain it.

What could it be? It couldn't be ordinary jewelry or artifacts, nor could it be a more powerful martial art, because if it were a martial arts manual, Mo Chou would have mentioned it in her letter to Mo Xun, not just the sword manual. So what could it be?
Why are members of the Sima and Liu families appearing at Jade Spirit Lake? Is there anything special about Jade Spirit Lake? Besides being the location of the Heavenly Pavilion and producing jade water chestnuts, what else is there there?
Could it be that the treasure-producing area of ​​Yuzhou is located near Yuling Lake?

Zhao Ti stroked his chin, thinking to himself, "It's really hard to say. Otherwise, why would two families be running there in the middle of the night? Surely they weren't going to steal from Tiange Pavilion?"

As for the Heavenly Pavilion, if a treasure were to emerge from the Jade Spirit Lake area, how could the Heavenly Pavilion, located nearby, stand idly by? It might even get involved.

This is a behemoth, not limited to the Great Qian Kingdom, but present in almost every country in the world, except for a few extremely remote and small countries.

If the Heavenly Pavilion also gets involved, things will get even more interesting. And then there's the Dao Palace. If they all get involved, they might turn Yuzhou upside down.

A smile appeared on Zhao Ti's lips. He wondered if he would be involved in this matter in that world, but now it seemed almost certain.

Once you've mastered the Four Illuminations Divine Skill, you can go out and spar with others. If you encounter someone from a powerful family, you can even relentlessly pursue them to verify their martial arts moves. So... how could you not be tempted by such a significant and precious matter?

At this moment, even those at the intermediate level might not be able to restrain themselves, and if they reach the advanced level, they will inevitably step into this mess. However, if they truly reach the advanced level, they need not worry. Judging from the two instances of using their divine skills, even if experts from all sides gather, they should be able to protect themselves without fear.

Thinking of this, he got off his bed and walked towards the tent flap. He lifted the flap and saw that it was early morning. The rising sun shone down and everything was golden, as if it were covered with a layer of golden armor.

In the distance, Wang Yuyan was seen leading people over with breakfast. After a moment, they arrived and went into the tent to eat.

After breakfast, they discussed matters, and as usual, they patrolled the area in front of the Zhuxian Sword Formation before returning at noon.

He then had tea and chatted with Murong Longcheng, Xiaoyaozi, and Lin Lingsu for a while. It was already afternoon when they left, leaving only him and Wang Yuyan in the tent.

Wang Yuyan looked at him with her beautiful eyes and said, "My great-grandfather just said that he was very confident that he could achieve the Dao Palace realm within a month, but I don't know if he can really do it."

Zhao Ti thought for a moment. Xiaoyaozi was always arrogant and looked down on everyone. Most of what he said was based on something and was not unfounded. If he said that one could go to the Dao Palace, then one could basically go.

"I estimate that's about right," Zhao Ti said with a smile.

“Then Your Highness…” Wang Yuyan looked at Zhao Ti.

"I should hurry too. I'm already on the eleventh floor of the twelfth level. Tonight I'll try to reach the twelfth level of perfection. Once I've reached the twelfth level, I can try to reach the Dao Palace."

"Your Highness just reached the eleventh level, how come you're about to attempt the twelfth level of Great Perfection?" Wang Yuyan asked in shock.

Zhao Ti smiled, looking at her face, which was as beautiful as a peach blossom, and her beauty was breathtaking. He couldn't help but pull her into his arms and said, "It's only one floor a day, so it's not that fast. I'm afraid it will take a few more days to break through to the Dao Palace."

"That's fast enough..." Wang Yuyan collapsed into Zhao Ti's arms, feeling her heart pounding, her body going limp, and all her strength gone.

She looked up at Zhao Ti, who felt her breath, fragrant as orchids, and couldn't help but slowly lower his head.

"Mmm, mmm..." Wang Yuyan reached out and hugged the other person's neck, her eyes glazed over, and then slowly closed them.

Zhao Ti moved his hands away, feeling only warmth and fragrance, as if the person in his arms was melting away.

They didn't know how much time had passed, but both of them were burning hot, and they were both unable to control themselves, their breathing becoming rapid.

Zhao Ti took a deep breath: "Yan'er..."

"Your Highness, I, I..." Wang Yuyan buried her head in his chest, not daring to lift it even slightly.

The two held each other like that for quite some time, until it was getting late, before they slowly separated.

"Is it dark yet? I'll go prepare dinner for His Highness..." Wang Yuyan murmured, but she didn't move an inch.

"Aren't you preparing dinner?" Zhao Ti said with a smile, "Why aren't you going yet..."

"I, I'll go right now..." Wang Yuyan broke free from his embrace, her face flushed, and covered her cheeks with her hands as she ran out of the tent.

After a while, the soldiers brought four dishes and a soup: braised mutton, steamed fresh fish, roasted wild goose, boiled leafy greens, and a bowl of vegetable soup.

After the two finished dinner, Zhao Ti said, "Yan'er has already stayed up all night, so she doesn't need to work hard tonight. Just call Guangzu to protect her."

Wang Yuyan nodded: "Then I'll go and call General Zhou over?"

Zhao Ti said, "It should be not far from the gate. Just let me know."

Wang Yuyan's starry eyes sparkled. Suddenly, she stepped forward and gently lowered her head to his face, then turned and ran away like a little swallow.

Zhao Ti couldn't help but smile. Seeing the tent door close, he sat for a while longer. Zhou Tong came over to greet him, and he got up and went to the back of the tent to start practicing his skills.

As the cultivation technique circulated, the meridians and acupoints within his body resembled the Milky Way and stars in the heavens, diligently generating endless magical power, and he couldn't help but feel as if he were floating on air.

Once these magical powers reached a certain level, they began to slowly advance towards the final floor of the twelve-story tower.

The last floor of the twelve-story building is called the Eye of Return to Nothingness, and the corresponding calamity is the Supreme Immeasurable Calamity.

Once you cross this level, you are qualified to inquire about the path to immortality. Once you step into the Dao Palace, you become a member of the immortal family.

The Dao Palace has nine palaces. The third palace is for Heavenly Immortals, the sixth palace for Golden Immortals, and the ninth palace for Great Luo Golden Immortals.

If one can break through the Nine Palaces of the Dao Palace, then one will enter an omnipotent realm, known as the Primordial Golden Immortal, also called a Saint.

Sages are the highest order below the Way of Heaven, only lower than the Way of Heaven itself.

If someone can transcend the shackles and unite with the Heavenly Dao, then they will be the highest being in the vast universe, known as the Primordial Limitless Golden Immortal.

Nuwa, the Three Pure Ones, and the two leaders of the Western Paradise are all Great Immortals of Hunyuan, saints.

Hongjun Daoist is a Primordial Limitless Golden Immortal, an existence of the Heavenly Dao.

When Zhao Ti attacked the Twelve-Story Tower's Returning Void Eye, he didn't feel any obstacles. He just felt that his magic power was still somewhat insufficient, so he circulated the technique for another hour and rushed upwards again.

This time, however, it was a broad and smooth road, leading straight up to the last floor of the twelve-story building.

Immediately afterwards, the sounds of drums and flutes emanated from all over the body, especially within the twelve-story building. The sounds were melodious and resonant, like the ancient Zhou rituals, clearing the mind and making one's ears ring.

His magical power surged rapidly at this moment, doubling in number compared to before. Zhao Ti felt that he could now use many spells that he couldn't use before, including some of the spells of the Great Free God King, and his strength increased several times over in an instant.

Alright, alright, we should be able to break the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation by now, but it's still not safe enough. We need to advance to the Dao Palace level first, because after reaching the Dao Palace level, we can fly.

He travels to the North Sea in the morning and to Cangwu in the evening, a green snake hidden in his sleeve, his courage boundless!
Zhao Ti was overjoyed at the thought. He had mastered more than a dozen techniques for flying, as well as two or three supernatural abilities for flying. He could try them all and soar through the sky, enjoying the clouds.

As he pondered this to himself, a ripple suddenly appeared before his eyes, his body trembled slightly, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Hmm? Is another calamity upon us?
In the courtyard of Xinghua Lane in Yuzhou, Daqian, Zhao Ti opened his eyes.

"Big brother, dinner's ready! Get up now, your big brother's a lazybones." Zhao Ling'er's voice rang out from outside the window.

"Okay, okay..." Zhao Ti slowly stretched and sat up on the bed.

(End of this chapter)