Chapter 954: Chapter 54: Rivers of Blood, the Monsters Raised by Liu Tianning!
In the medical room of the Divine Wood Institute, Wen Weiqi, Xin Bojian, and She Gongzhi, the three siblings, gathered.
Xin Bojian asked in a low voice, "Junior sister, what reason did you use to dodge?"
Wen Weiqi rubbed her stomach, "Awaiting childbirth."
Xin Bojian gave a thumbs-up, then looked at She Gongzhi, "Junior brother, what about you?"
She Gongzhi also rubbed his stomach, "Brought her here to await childbirth."
Xin Bojian wrapped in bandages, "Junior brother, you are indeed quick-witted."
She Gongzhi shrugged and said, "How can I not be worried? Liu Tianning’s disciples have already cultivated top-level Dharma Bodies. Though they’re still young, only just entering the Fourth Rank, they could easily hang me up and beat me."
"Go to compete with him in the Great Taoism Competition? I haven’t lived enough yet!"
Wen Weiqi sat next to Xin Bojian, glanced at him, and said, "Senior brother, why are you bandaging your stomach ache?"
"I broke my arm."
"Huh? You’re quite convincing at pretending." Wen Weiqi gave him a playful punch.
"Don’t touch, it hurts!"
"Hiss, senior brother, you really broke the bone?" She Gongzhi, using Five Elements Observation, looked over and was surprised, "Even a few intestines are broken, is this necessary to go this far?"
"This time is different." Xin Bojian grimaced in pain, slapping his thigh, "Liu Tianning has already issued the final ultimatum."
"He will complete his Dao vow before the Ten Thousand Dao Tree, which concerns not only him but also the future trajectory of Shangluo Academy for the next few centuries. How can we play around?"
Xin Bojian said, "I don’t have to face him, but his disciples are not to be trifled with either."
"When the time comes, if the elders in the institute point us out, do we go or not?"
"Rather than embarrassing the elders and shaming the institute, it’s better not to go from the start."
"I’m doing this for the bigger picture!"
She Gongzhi, moved, said, "Senior brother’s heart is in the right place, truly a model for us juniors, I will follow you!"
"Thank you for the praise, junior brother." Xin Bojian bowed single-handedly.
Wen Weiqi, blushing, looked at the two, sighed, and said, "I’m still not as good as the two senior brothers."
They’ve cultivated skin as thick as millennium-old tree bark!
She Gongzhi found a handful of grass roots in several medicine boxes.
"Junior sister, quickly eat this."
"Alright."
With that, Wen Weiqi and She Gongzhi chewed on the root of the ’Cold Ice Essence Herb’.
Soon after, their bellies swelled rapidly to the brim and then shrank, with all their Primordial Energy dropping to an ice point.
In an instant, they showed symptoms of ’severely injured Primordial Energy’, their faces iron-blue.
"Senior brothers, looking like this, we can’t be called out, can we?" Wen Weiqi panted.
"Of course not," Xin Bojian laughed.
"By the way, where have Zhao Xing and Liu Tianning gone?"
"Can’t fight him, but seeing should be no issue, just to see the grace of Duke Divine Might, who makes so many talents shy away."
"They’ve already passed Luo River."
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Shangluo Academy, located in Upper Luo County of the Dao Yuan Continent.
Within its borders is the Spirit Mountain named Shang, and a river named Luo.
This place is also the source of the Luo River.
Like Kunyuan Academy, Shangluo Academy occupies most of Upper Luo County.
Zhao Xing was no longer on Liu Tianning’s Golden Dragon Warship but on his own Silver Dragon Flying Boat.
He stood at the bow, with the Three Flowers Umbrella gifted by the court above his head, showing the illusions of three Divine Flowers.
Wearing Five Qi Clothing, with Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth Five Elements Essence orbiting around him.
His chest was embroidered with the Qilin Stepping on the Sea, and his sleeves bore cloud patterns.
He wore golden woven cloud boots, with a faint golden Cloud Qi swirling around.
It seemed as if half a sun was hidden within the Cloud Qi.
His belt was the Bright Moon Belt, half-moon shaped, symbolizing Lesser Yin.
Hanging on the belt was the Duke Sword, and a silver ribbon with a gold seal, inscribed with the words Divine Might.
In his left hand, he held the Cloud Rain Pearl above, and in his right, a yellow staff slightly below.
Zhao Xing stood proudly at the bow, maintaining this posture for two hours.
He had no choice; he was here as Liu Tianning’s disciple at Shangluo Academy, to assist his teacher in ascending the ranks.
The first follower under Liu Tianning!
Just like the first to assist a new emperor ascending to the throne!
He had to show off!
There was no choice but to show off!
"I must say, the court custom-made attire is really nice." Luo Hou King, on the warship, looked at the flying boat ten meters below the ship’s side.
"He was originally just handsome, now there’s an extra aura of majesty."
Beside him, King Heavenly Destiny smiled, "Mm, this lad can carry such attire."
Duke Wei stroked his beard, "How spirited, looking at him is like seeing Liu Tianning back in the day."
"Indeed." Known for his stern demeanor, Luo Hou King’s eyes also showed a hint of trance.
Duke Wei and King Heavenly Destiny nodded at the words.
As supporters of Liu Tianning, of course, they had to come and support this time!
Returning in glory to Taihe County, they could send a person, but this time, they would attend in person!
The purpose of supporting is to eliminate any unexpected incidents, like political oppression or pressures from other aspects.
If some old stubborn folks of First Grade strength at Shangluo Academy want to use some underhanded means to stop Liu Tianning from ascending?
That would be perfect! The army outside Upper Luo County could come directly, legitimately purging them.
Emperor Jing is even eager for someone to do this!
In short, just four words: reveal, and you’re dead!
"How old is he now?" Luo Hou King asked.
"41," King Heavenly Destiny quickly replied. "It’s the 278th year of the Dingxin Calendar, Zhao Xing was born in March of the 274th year of the Dingxin Calendar, now he’s 41 years old."
"He’s even faster than Liu Tianning." Luo Hou King marveled.
"Of course! You don’t know..."
"Know what?" Luo Hou King and Duke Wei quickly looked at King Heavenly Destiny.
"You don’t know, Liu Tianning is already 146 years old, and when he was 41, he wasn’t as outstanding as Zhao Xing."