I Fabricated the Techniques, but My Disciple Really Mastered Them?

As these words were said, all the strong figures present were shocked.

Meng Chong alone had slain sixteen Immortal Heavenly Venerables of the Wanbao Alliance?

The color drained from the face of Dongyang County’s Dean Wu, who exclaimed in alarm, “Does the Marquis mean to say that some of us from the Spiritual Realm might have offended Meng Chong, and he has come seeking revenge?”

If that were indeed the case, it would be a disaster for those of them born in the Spiritual Realm.

With Meng Chong’s formidable strength, their combined might as Immortal Heavenly Venerables might still fall short against him.

“It might not necessarily be so, perhaps his enemy is not from among us from the Great Zhou, but from other regions of the Spiritual Realm?”

Xiang Zhen shook his head.

As the strongest martial artist among those from the Spiritual Realm, and the biggest support of the Spiritual Realm Faction, Xiang Zhen had to make decisive decisions at critical moments.

“If it really is someone among us who has enmity with Meng Chong, I only hope that this matter will not escalate and involve the innocent.”

This was an inevitable predicament, and since they were not able to resist a formidable foe even if they united, they naturally had no reason to stand up for any one individual.

Otherwise, once drawn into the conflict, the entire Spiritual Realm Faction of the Da Yan Realm would face a catastrophe.

They might even be completely suppressed as a result.

After all, those from the Spiritual Realm had their rivals within the Da Yan Realm.

Their ability to establish themselves there was always somehow linked to the Da Yan Royal Family. They were like knives in the hands of the Royal Family; as long as they did not make serious missteps and get abandoned by the Royal Family, they could stand firm.

“Keep this matter quiet. Let me know immediately if Meng Chong arrives in Dongyang County.”

Xiang Zhen spoke with a grave voice.

“Yes, Marquis!”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

In Dongyang County, undercurrents surged. Other powers of the Da Yan Realm sent people, especially those factions opposed to the Spiritual Realm Faction.

Some were even prepared to advise the Da Yan Dynasty to abandon the Spiritual Realm Faction.

At Dongyang Martial Institute, everything seemed as usual.

For the students of Dongyang, these matters were out of their reach, but some with backgrounds, or previous generations of Spiritual Realm Geniuses, vaguely sensed something unusual.

“Will Meng Chong come looking for me?”

Zi Yun couldn’t concentrate on her practice anymore.

Sitting by the window, looking at the horizon, she felt restless and troubled.

What she feared the most at the moment was that Meng Chong had forgotten about her.

“He’s a big guy, who seems careless, but he’s actually very attentive and values relationships. He couldn’t have forgotten about me, right? When will he come to see me?”

Zi Yun sighed.

“Sister Zi Yun, why have you stopped your dedicated training these past few days? Is something troubling you?”

A senior sister who she was on good terms with curiously asked as she walked over.

“Sister Ping, I’m fine, just tired. I want to rest for a while.”

Zi Yun shook her head.

“You can’t fool me. From the look of it, you’re lovestruck. Come on, tell your sister who you’ve fallen for?”

Sister Ping teased with a mischievous smile.

“Sister Ping, please stop asking. Even if there is someone I like, you don’t know him.”

Zi Yun gave her a glance.

“Sigh, I’ve also fallen for someone.”

Sister Ping imitated her, cupping her cheek and looking toward the sky.

“Eh? Sister, who have you fallen for?”

Zi Yun’s interest was piqued.

“Sword God Xu Yan!”

Sister Ping had a lovestruck expression on her face.

“How can such a prodigy exist in this world – gloriously handsome, unparalleled in the Sword Dao. When will I ever get a chance to meet him…”

Zi Yun covered her forehead, “Sister Ping, quit your wishful thinking, you don’t stand a chance.”

If Yun Miaomiao and Du Yuying knew of Sister Ping’s fantasies, they would probably beat her half to death.

“Sister Ping, how do you know Xu Yan is gloriously handsome if you’ve never met him?”

Zi Yun asked, curious.

“Who said I haven’t seen him?”

Sister Ping took out a scroll and slowly unrolled it, revealing the portrait of a young swordsman of exceptional appearance.

“Eh, where did you get this portrait?”

Zi Yun was astonished.

The young man in the painting was indeed Xu Yan.

“Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow, oh, they released quite a few portraits in their hunt for the Sword God Xu Yan. This one… I copied it down…”

Zi Yun came to a realization, “So that’s how it is.”

“Junior Sister Zi Yun, many people from the Royal Capital have recently arrived in the Prefecture City, there might be some important event. Let’s go and have a look,” Sister Ping suggested, putting away the portrait.

“Okay then.”

Zi Yun thought it might be a good idea to take a stroll in the Prefecture City, as she had nothing else to do.

The two left Dongyang Martial Academy and arrived in the Prefecture City.

As soon as they arrived at the city gates, they saw the city’s prefect leading a squad in formation; outside the city, a luxurious beast carriage slowly approached, pulled by two Outer Heavenly Spirits.

“Eh, those seem to be members of the Royal Family,” Sister Ping exclaimed in surprise.

“People from the Royal Family, why have they come to Dongyang County?” Zi Yun asked curiously without understanding, “Sister Ping, how do you know they are from the Royal Family?”

Sister Ping explained, “The creatures pulling the carriage are Outer Heavenly Spirits. In the entire Da Yan Realm, tamed Outer Heavenly Spirits are few and far between, and only members of the Royal Family have the privilege to ride them. Even within the Royal Family, those entitled to ride such a carriage are scarce.”

Then, Sister Ping went on to explain about Outer Heavenly Spirits and the royal carriage rules.

These Outer Heavenly Spirits were captured in the Heavenly Grotto and due to their lack of Spiritual Wisdom and violent nature, they were extremely difficult to subdue and commanded. It required specialized Martial Artists and an extensive amount of time to tame them.

“It’s rumored that not all Outer Heavenly Spirits can be tamed, and the one with the highest chance of being tamed is the Colossal Armored Beast. Even so, taming one requires at least a hundred years,” Sister Ping said with a sigh.

Only the Royal Family had such vast wealth and the human and material resources to tame Outer Heavenly Spirits.

When the True Spirit carriage entered the Prefecture City, it drew a crowd of onlookers. Everyone was taken aback and speculated about which prestigious figure from the Royal Family had arrived in Dongyang County.

No Martial Artist dared to challenge the authority of the Da Yan Royal Family, and they made way on the main streets, lining up on both sides, curiously peering over.

Zi Yun and Sister Ping stood by the roadside, also looking on curiously.

The carriage slowly approached, and everyone was curious about who was sitting inside.

The Colossal Armored Beasts pulled the carriage, making a clomping noise, and a golden canopy obscured the carriage windows. As the beast carriage approached, it suddenly stopped.

A delicate jade hand lifted the canopy of the carriage window, revealing an extremely beautiful face that was peerlessly enchanting, and bright eyes that seemed to carry an air of dignity.

Zi Yun’s heart tightened for a moment, and she hurriedly lowered her gaze slightly. For some reason, she felt as if the woman in the carriage was looking at her.

“What is your name?” the beauty inside the carriage asked.

Her voice was cold, betraying no emotion.

At this moment, everyone turned their gaze towards Zi Yun, and even Sister Ping became nervous.

“My name is Zi Yun!”

Zi Yun’s palms were sweaty, unsure why she was being singled out.

“You possess a notable aura and a beautiful countenance. This palace is in need of a personal maid, come and be one for me. You will be taught how to serve well.”

The woman spoke and then lowered the canopy.

“Ah?”

Zi Yun was stunned. A maid?

She didn’t want that!

Back in the Inner Domain, she was a princess of a nation, always served by others, never having served anyone.

In the Spiritual Realm, she was the esteemed Princess of Great Zhou, always waited on by others, never having served.

Since she had been in the Divine Realm, she had spent most of her time in arduous cultivation, never serving anyone.

Now, the thought of serving as a maid to someone else was absolutely out of the question.

“Thank you for your kind consideration, but I am afraid that I am unworthy. I have grown accustomed to my freedom. Sorry!”

Zi Yun took a deep breath and spoke.

“How dare you question the words of the Princess?” Suddenly, a voice rebuked sharply.

An old crone accompanying the carriage coldly spoke up.

The Princess?

Everyone present was instantly shocked.

Sister Ping’s face turned pale.

Although Zi Yun didn’t know much about the Princess, she understood that her status was lofty and refusing her offer could lead to trouble.

However, she did not regret it. Escaping would suffice!

With her senior’s Jade Talisman, she ought to be able to escape, right?

“Zi Yun, apologize quickly! That’s Princess Zhou Qingshuang; she has a cold heart and is resolute in her actions. Besides His Majesty, she’s the most untouchable person in the Royal Family!” Sister Ping urgently sent the message through her thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Zi Yun grew even more nervous, her fists clenched together. To apologize and serve as a maid, even if the other party was the Princess of the Da Yan Dynasty, she was unwilling.

She looked around for the chance to escape.

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