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Hearing Zhang Yidong's words, Gao Jinming breathed a sigh of relief. His thoughts were actually the same as Zhang Yidong's.

The reason he agreed with Sect Master Xu Nianshuo's words during the sect meeting was because he didn't want to become an outlier in the sect. After all, the other elders supported the sect master, and if he jumped out to oppose him at this time, it would likely displease the sect master.

Zhang Yidong then added, "Xu Nianshuo summoned the elders for a meeting today, most likely to test their attitudes. If anyone objects, he will definitely take action against them."

Upon hearing this, Gao Jinming was taken aback. He was somewhat relieved that he hadn't contradicted the sect leader, otherwise he probably wouldn't have lived much longer.

Gao Jinming then asked, "Elder, what should we do next?"

"If the sect leader is really secretly colluding with the force that invaded the Chaos Star Sea, and the Great Xia Dynasty finds out, I'm afraid everyone in the Yufeng Sect will be implicated."

Zhang Yidong pondered for a moment, then said, "If the sect leader's application is approved, you will lead a team to the Thousand Blade World to garrison it and try to gather as much intelligence as possible about that invading force. As for the rest, I will figure it out."

Gao Jinming said, "I understand."

A few days later, the Yufeng Sect's application was approved, and the Yufeng Sect sent four elders and thousands of disciples to guard the Thousand Blade World.

However, as soon as the disciples of the Yufeng Sect arrived in the Thousand Blade World, they were all forced to disperse and be assigned to various War Dragon Army legions, and the elders were also dispersed.

This wasn't just the case for the Yufeng Sect; disciples from other sects were in the same boat. During the Cultivator Conference, the Heavenly Emperor had said he wanted to integrate the disciples of all the various factions. Although the major factions harbored some dissatisfaction, they did not express it.

Some factions even hoped that their sect members could obtain the Vulcan Gun and Vulcan Cannon.

After spending a few more days in the Tianchen World, Lu Chen felt it was about time and prepared to head to the Qianren World.

Just as Lu Chen was about to leave, a voice rang out outside Lin Wanyun's palace, "Your Majesty, the Embroidered Uniform Guard has sent over a considerable amount of intelligence regarding the major sects?"

Hearing this, Lu Chen smiled and stroked Lin Wanyun's cheek. "Wanyun, it seems I have to go now. We'll continue when I get back."

Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman's cheeks instantly became even redder and hotter. She then calmed down her Xuan Nu Gong and relaxed her whole body.

After Lu Chen withdrew, he casually waved his hand, and a set of platinum clothes appeared on his body.

Lin Wanyun quickly said, "Respectfully seeing off Your Majesty!"

As soon as Lin Wanyun finished speaking, Lu Chen went to his study.

There are now two imperial studies rooms in the palace. One is the imperial study room where Lu Changfeng handles government affairs, and the other is the imperial study room where Lu Chen handles government affairs.

Lu Chen's study no longer contains anything related to government affairs; it is mostly filled with intelligence-related booklets.

After Lu Chen entered the Imperial Study, a commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard immediately reported to him on the recent movements of various sects and forces.

Lu Chen listened to the report from the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard while flipping through the booklets on the table.

Upon seeing the contents of the booklet, Lu Chen simply smiled faintly. The Great Xia Dynasty had been established for so many years, yet these sects and forces were still restless. The Canghai Sect had not even entered the Chaos Star Sea yet, and those forces were already thinking of taking the initiative to contact the Canghai Sect.

In order to establish a connection with the Canghai Sect, they even sent disciples and elders of the sect to be stationed in the Thousand Blade World.

Lu Chen wasn't angry at all about these sects' petty actions; he had long expected this to happen.

At this moment, Lu Chen said to the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, "Don't touch them for now, just keep an eye on them."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Go down."

"This subordinate takes his leave." The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard left the imperial study as soon as he finished speaking. Just then, Lu Chen came across an interesting piece of intelligence.

The intelligence indicates that the Grand Elder of the Yufeng Sect seems to be actively seeking out the Embroidered Uniform Guard, as if he wants to report something to them through them.

Upon seeing this intelligence report, Lu Chen smiled faintly. It seems that there are indeed intelligent people in the Yu Feng Sect.

Just then, Bai Qingqing's voice came from outside the door, "Your Majesty, a disciple of the Yufeng Sect requests an audience!"

Lu Chen was slightly taken aback. He had just seen the intelligence report and hadn't expected the Grand Elder of the Yu Feng Sect to send someone so quickly. Lu Chen said directly, "Come in!"

The disciple from the Yu Feng Sect immediately knelt and bowed upon entering the imperial study, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor!"

"No need for formalities. Tell me, what did your Grand Elder send you here for?"

Upon hearing Lu Chen's voice, the disciple of the Yu Feng Sect trembled in fear. He was Zhang Yidong's personal disciple, and Zhang Yidong had already told him about the Yu Feng Sect.

The thought that the Yufeng Sect was going to betray the Great Xia Dynasty and would soon face annihilation filled him with dread.

Although Lu Chen had told him to get up, Duanmu Zhi remained kneeling on the ground, not daring to stand up or raise his head.

"Your Majesty, my master instructed me to tell you that the sect leader of the Yufeng Sect is acting unilaterally and wants the Yufeng Sect to secretly pledge allegiance to the force that invaded the Chaos Star Sea."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen chuckled and then said, "I'm afraid it's not just a matter of acting on my own. As far as I know, almost all the elders in your sect agree to join the Canghai Sect."

Duanmu Zhi broke out in a cold sweat. He hadn't expected that the Xia Emperor already knew about the Yufeng Sect. Just as his master had thought, this was the Heavenly Emperor's trap.

Fortunately, his master saw through the Heavenly Emperor's thoughts. However, now that the sect leader of the Yufeng Sect has made his choice, will the Heavenly Emperor still let the Yufeng Sect go?

After regaining his senses, Duanmu Zhi immediately said, "Your Majesty, most of the people in the Yufeng Sect are loyal to you. They are only forced to obey the orders of the traitors because of their tyranny. Please see this clearly, Your Majesty."

Lu Chen said, "Alright, I know about this matter. Go back and tell your master that I know very well who is loyal and who is treacherous. Those who are loyal to Great Xia will get better and better, while those who betray Great Xia will be punished very quickly."

This……

Duanmu Zhi was unsure of Lu Chen's attitude, but now he had no choice but to go back and tell his master what Lu Chen had said.

Then Duanmu Zhi said, "This humble subject will remember His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor's words. This humble subject takes his leave!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Duanmu Zhi got up and left the Imperial Study shakily.

After Duanmu Zhi left, Lu Chen stored all the information from the Imperial Study into his spatial ring, and then directly transmitted his voice to Bai Qingqing and Mu Qinglan, saying, "Xiao Bai, Lan'er, let's go to the Thousand Blades World now."

After Lu Chen finished transmitting his voice, he arrived at the portal entrance, and Bai Qingqing and Mu Qinglan quickly followed.

When the two women arrived at the teleportation portal, Empress Tianhong was already waiting at the entrance. Lu Chen didn't need to tell Empress Tianhong where he wanted to go; she would follow him on her own.

Seeing that the three women had arrived, Lu Chen didn't say anything more and directly activated the teleportation portal. The four of them then headed to the Thousand Blades World. (End of Chapter)