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Chapter 140 Alliance! The Order of the Prince of Zhenbei

Xiao Beichen walked up to Meng Xihong, and without mentioning any further recruitment, he reached out and patted Meng Xihong's shoulder heavily.

"I understand."

Xiao Beichen's voice was more solemn than ever before.

"After returning to the capital, I will personally report everything to my elder brother. As for the two conditions you mentioned, I... agree on behalf of my elder brother."

This promise, like a boulder thrown into the water, stirred up huge waves in Meng Xihong's heart.

This has gone beyond the scope of cooperation. It is a huge gamble that puts the fate of the nation at stake, binding the future of the entire dynasty to the Tianyan Sect, to Meng Xihong, and to his cursed child!

"Your Highness's promise is heavier than Mount Tai." Meng Xihong's voice was slightly hoarse as he bowed deeply.

This bow is a tribute to the courage to break with millennia-old conventions, and also to the determination to share the hardships with all ordinary people.

Xiao Beichen accepted the salute without hesitation. He knew that from this moment on, they were no longer king and sect leader, but allies standing on the same front.

“Words are not enough; this matter requires Your Majesty’s approval.” Xiao Beichen took a token made of solid black jade, carved with mountain and dragon patterns, from his waist and handed it to Meng Xihong.

"This is the 'Decree of the King of Zhenbei.' Seeing this decree is like seeing the King himself. Before our alliance is decided by the Emperor, this decree will ensure that no one in Qingzhou will dare to easily harm you."

He paused, then changed the subject: "With this order, you can directly mobilize the three thousand city guards of Qingzhou Prefecture. If local officials disobey, you can execute them first and report later. Consider this a small token of my sincerity in advance."

Meng Xihong took the token, which felt cold to the touch yet incredibly heavy, and no longer had any doubts in his heart.

This Prince of Zhenbei was indeed decisive and efficient; he either didn't do something at all, or he did it thoroughly.

"There's no time to lose. Send me back to the outer gate, and I'll set off for the capital immediately." Xiao Beichen never procrastinated.

"My guard was seriously injured, but it was caused by your body-refining method, so I left him in your sect to recuperate."

You could let him experience firsthand the profound mysteries of the *Honglu Jing* (The Classic of the Furnace), which would also serve as a living example for its future promotion within the army.

Meng Xihong nodded. He knew that this was not only leaving a nail, but also leaving a hostage, and even more so, a bridge of communication left by Xiao Beichen.

Meng Xihong then personally led Xiao Beichen through the secret realm and back to Tianyan Peak.

The two transformed into streaks of light once more, and soon returned to the outer gate.

The Dragon Guards, who had been waiting for a long time, all knelt down on one knee when they saw Xiao Beichen return safely.

"Your Majesty!"

"Get up, all of you." Xiao Beichen flipped over and leaped onto the Cloud-Stepping Lin, looking down at Meng Xihong.

"Sect Leader Meng, you'd better take good care of yourself and don't die." His voice came from high above, with a hint of mockery, "I don't want my investment to be lost in vain."

Before he finished speaking, he led his group of dragon guards, transformed into a black streak of light, soared into the sky, and disappeared into the horizon in an instant.

Meng Xihong held the cold royal decree in his hand, gazing in the direction they had left, remaining silent for a long time.

The game has expanded from a corner of Qingzhou to the entire Dali Dynasty.

……

The atmosphere inside the council hall was somber.

When Meng Xihong placed the black jade token on the table, everyone felt an immense pressure emanating from the central government of the dynasty.

"From this day forward, my Tianyan Sect officially forms an alliance with the Dali Dynasty."

Meng Xihong's voice wasn't loud, but it resonated like thunder in everyone's hearts.

He revealed in detail his alliance with Xiao Beichen and the support that the dynasty was about to provide.

Ji Beichuan, Zhang Xianghua, and the others were filled with excitement. An alliance with the imperial dynasty? This was something they had never dared to even dream of before!
Zhao Tieshan and Fang Henwan, two seasoned veterans, were so excited that they trembled all over.

They understood better than anyone what it meant to have a dynasty as a powerful backer.

This means that the Tianyan Sect is no longer a rootless duckweed, but truly possesses the confidence to challenge any force on this land.

"Sect Master!" Ji Beichuan was the first to step forward, kneeling on one knee, his voice booming, "Your subordinate requests to be the vanguard, to wipe out the Blood God Sect, to bring glory to our sect, and to make contributions to the dynasty!" "Please give the order, Sect Master!" Zhao Tieshan and the others also knelt down, their fighting spirit soaring.

"No rush." ​​Meng Xihong raised his hand, signaling everyone to stand up.

His gaze swept over Zhao Tieshan and Fang Henwan in turn: "From this moment on, the Foreign Affairs Hall shall be fully operational."

"I want you to thoroughly investigate every branch, branch, and contact point of the Blood God Cult in Qingzhou within three days, whether overt or covert!"

"Yes!" the two replied in deep voices.

Meng Xihong then looked at He Wen: "Hall Master He, you are responsible for summarizing all the intelligence and drawing it into a map. I need to have a thorough understanding of the Blood God Cult's plans."

"Your subordinate obeys!" He Wen bowed and accepted the order.

After arranging the intelligence work, Meng Xihong's gaze finally fell on the Zhenbei King's token.

He did not hand the token to anyone, but slowly stood up.

"Sect Master, what's going on?" Ji Beichuan asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I'll go to Qingzhou Prefecture myself," Meng Xihong said calmly.

"This...why does the sect leader need to personally go?" Zhang Xianghua also felt that this was making a mountain out of a molehill. "Just send a disciple with the king's decree, and the prefectural governor would dare to disobey."

“It’s different.” Meng Xihong shook his head, a deep light flashing in his eyes.

"Now, my Tianyan Sect is no longer the makeshift organization it once was. By allying with the imperial dynasty, we are no longer a martial arts sect, but an important pawn on the chessboard."

Zhou Kangnian, the governor of Qingzhou, was a high-ranking official in charge of the region, a seasoned veteran of the bureaucracy, and his behavior showed that he was not in cahoots with sects and aristocratic families like the Qinglan Sect.

“If I send someone to deliver the order to my door, that would be like a fox borrowing the tiger's power, the behavior of a nouveau riche, and would only make me a laughing stock.”

"At that time, Governor Zhou will be outwardly respectful, but who knows what he'll be thinking inside: how incredibly lucky did our Tianyan Sect get to climb the social ladder and get involved with the Prince?"

“I went in person, carrying Wang Ling, as both a visit and a statement of commitment.”

I want him to see for himself what kind of sect he's cooperating with, and to make him realize the significance of my Tianyan Sect in the grand scheme of things.

We should give him the respect he deserves; but he also needs to weigh the appropriate amount for himself!

His words enlightened everyone, and their admiration for Meng Xihong deepened even further.

"Ji Beichuan, Zhang Xianghua!"

"The disciple is here!"

"All disciples of the Body Refinement Hall, cancel your rest period and prepare for battle!"
When I return from Qingzhou Prefecture, it will be time to draw my sword!
I want you to drag those rats from their burrows, one by one, and kill them!

"Disciple obeys!" Ji Beichuan was so excited that his face turned red and his joints were cracking.

One command after another came clearly and decisively from Meng Xihong's mouth.

The entire Tianyan Sect, due to the arrival of the Zhenbei King's decree, completely shifted from strategic defense to a thunderous strategic counter-offensive.

When everyone had left to carry out their orders, only Meng Xihong remained in the council hall.

He slowly walked outside the palace, gazing at the churning clouds of the Yunmeng Marshland, and then looked up towards the direction of Jinghua City.

Xiao Beichen, you gave me a knife, a knife powerful enough to stir up the winds and clouds in Qingzhou.

Then I will use this knife to cut off some of the malignant tumors for you, and also to carve out a safe haven for my Meng family in this murky water!

He opened his palm, and the hexagram for the daily divination quietly appeared.

[Daily Divination, Today's Hexagram: Great Fortune! The dragon returns to the sea, the tiger roars into the forest. The king's decree has been issued, and the world follows... Excellent fortune; Suitable for: following the will of Heaven and the people, seizing the opportunity; Unsuitable for: hesitation, missing a golden opportunity.]

Meng Xihong smiled.

This game of chess has finally come to a close.

　It's a little late today, I just finished it. My efficiency is getting lower and lower. There's a red envelope tomorrow, remember to check the author's message!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)