16: Nine Tribulations Burning Heaven Destroying Palm
The officials rose.
Summer Glaze looked around, then said,
“My beloved ministers, the Crown Prince of the Tianyan Immortal Dynasty will be getting married in half a year, and an envoy needs to be dispatched.”
“Which of you can represent my Great Xia Immortal Dynasty to deliver a congratulatory gift?”
After Summer Glaze finished speaking, she eagerly awaited the enthusiastic participation of the ministers.
The three Immortal Dynasties had not yet reached the point of war.
During peacetime, there was mutual interaction between them.
The ministers began to discuss, but no one stepped forward to volunteer.
This was not a good sign.
There was a high chance that they would die halfway back.
“Detected that the Son of Fortune, Lin Yan, is about to get married. Please make the following choice.”
“Choice One: It’s none of your business, hang high. Reward: Ten mid-grade Spirit Veins.”
“Choice Two: Volunteer to go to the Tianyan Immortal Dynasty, and inherit the Crown Princess of the Son of Fortune, Lin Yan. Reward: Peerless Martial Skill: Nine Tribulation Heaven Burning Extinguishing Dao Palm.”
“Choice Three: If Summer Glaze asks you to go, directly refuse. Reward: Heaven-grade low-rank martial skill: Big Slap.”
“System, I choose two.”
“Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Nine Tribulation Heaven Burning Extinguishing Dao Palm.”
The Nine Tribulation Heaven Burning Extinguishing Dao Palm has a total of eighty-one layers.
For each additional layer, thebreak out power will increase geometrically.
When cultivated to perfection, it can even slap the Heavenly Dao to death.
Just as Cao Nie was familiarizing himself with the Nine Tribulation Heaven Burning Extinguishing Dao Palm.
Wang Feng's mind immediately became active.
Cao Nie's breakthrough was undoubtedly a major threat to the two Immortal Dynasties.
If he went, would the emperors of the two Immortal Dynasties let him return safely?
Certainly not.
With this thought in mind.
Wang Feng stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, “Your Majesty, I believe Cao…”
“Your Majesty, I am willing to go. Please grant your permission.”
Cao Nie forcefully interrupted Wang Feng.
Wang Feng was about to scold Cao Nie for his impoliteness.
After replaying what Cao Nie said, he immediately chose to shut up.
A cold smile appeared on his lips, 'Just as I wished.'
Summer Glaze was silent.
Originally, Cao Nie was not in her consideration.
If he went, the two Immortal Dynasties would definitely make a move, that was 100% certain.
In the past, for such matters, she would dispatch a minister with weak cultivation.
These people would generally return alive.
If Cao Nie went, she estimated that the chances of him returning were slim.
Wang Feng saw Summer Glaze hesitate and suppressed his displeasure, saying,
“Your Majesty, the Crown Prince of the Tianyan Immortal Dynasty's wedding is an extraordinary matter. If we send someone with weak cultivation, it might seem as if our Great Xia does not take it seriously. Since Royal Advisor Cao intends to go, please Your Majesty, agree.”
After Wang Feng finished speaking, he gestured to several civil officials with his eyes.
Civil Official A stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, I believe Royal Advisor Wang's words are reasonable. It is proper to send a minister with powerful cultivation to show the importance of our Great Xia.”
Civil Official B: “I second that.”
Civil Official C: “I also second that.”
...
Listening to the few echoes from behind him, Wang Feng sneered in his heart.
If Cao Nie died, he could return to how things were before.
Cao Nie glanced at Wang Feng.
He silently remembered this old fellow.
Seeing Summer Glaze still hesitating, Cao Nie once again volunteered, “Please Your Majesty, allow me to go.”
Summer Glaze was still hesitating, and seeing Cao Nie volunteer again, she could only agree, “I grant it.”
Summer Glaze was actually very unwilling in her heart.
Half of the Gui Xu Realm experts of Great Xia listened to her command.
The other half pledged allegiance to the Four Kings.
This half didn't even reach double digits.
Moreover, Cao Nie was so young; she truly couldn't bear to lose him.
Fortunately, it was still a long time until the Heavenly Evolution Crown Prince's wedding, so she could find other ways to send someone else later.
With this thought, Summer Glaze continued with the next matter.
Half a day passed, and the imperial court finally concluded.
Just outside the Golden Luan Hall.
Wang Feng, accompanied by several civil officials, approached.
“Cao Nie, your father is not my match, and neither are you. Enjoy the remaining six months. If you go to Heavenly Evolution, it's hard to say if you'll return.”
Wang Feng deliberately mocked Cao Nie.
He even dared to take on such a dangerous task.
He originally thought he would have to expend some effort to get His Majesty to agree.
He didn't expect Cao Nie, this hothead, to be eager for merit and volunteer himself, which he had not anticipated.
Cao Nie smiled slightly.
“Thank you for your concern, Royal Advisor Wang. I’ll see you off.”
Saying that, he raised a palm and slapped it over.
Wang Feng only felt a pain on his face, and the scenery in front of his eyes instantly disappeared.
This slap immediately attracted the attention of the ministers who had not yet walked far away.
The officials' mouths dropped open.
To make a move in front of the Golden Luan Hall.
How audacious was this?
They originally thought Cao Nie would be arrested by the Imperial Guards.
Who would have thought that the Imperial Guards on both sides pretended not to see anything?
They were not foolish; unless His Majesty issued an order, they would not seek trouble by provoking a Gui Xu expert.
The officials looked at the boundless sky, all curious, 'Did Royal Advisor Wang really get sent back with one slap?'
The few ministers who were originally following Wang Feng saw this.
They immediately fled.
Cao Nie was just about to leave.
He was called out by a familiar voice.
“Cao Nie, the Empress Dowager wants to see you.”
Cao Nie looked in the direction of the voice, and upon seeing the person, he smiled slightly, “Eunuch Chu, I was wondering why I didn't see you in the imperial court. I thought you were still recovering from your injuries. So you went to serve the Empress Dowager.”
Eunuch Chu Dong's eyes were filled with anger, remembering the scene from half a month ago.
He hated Cao Nie to the bone.
He had never tasted what a woman was like, and his lower half was cut off by this beast.
“Cao Nie, don't be too smug. I will return the harm you inflicted on me one day.”
Eunuch Chu Dong angrily flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.
Cao Nie felt bored. He had taken good care of this fellow countryman; he personally performed the operation for him to become an eunuch. This honor was not something everyone had.
Following Eunuch Chu Dong, Cao Nie arrived outside the Chang Le Palace.
“You wait here, I'll go in and report to the Empress Dowager.” After Eunuch Chu Dong finished speaking, he directly entered the Chang Le Palace.
Soon, Eunuch Chu Dong came out, “Come in.”
Cao Nie, with his hands behind his back, stepped inside.
After many twists and turns, he finally met Empress Dowager Jiang Yan, the Empress Dowager of Great Xia.
Empress Dowager Jiang Yan wore a delicate silk dress, with exquisite peony flowers embroidered on the hem, and tassels swaying, beautiful and moving.
Her curvaceous and taut figure, and mature, alluring face gave people a primal urge.
The cleavage on her chest was particularly eye-catching.
She looked no older than thirty, a true top-tier mature woman.
Cao Nie withdrew his gaze, cupped his hands, and bowed, “Greetings, Empress Dowager.”
Empress Dowager Jiang Yan looked at Cao Nie and waved to the surrounding palace maids, “You may withdraw. I have something to discuss with Royal Advisor Cao.”
“Yes, Empress Dowager.” The palace maids bowed and slowly exited the Chang Le Palace.
After the palace maids had all left.
Empress Dowager Jiang Yan raised her hand and set up a myriad of sound-insulating barriers to prevent anyone from eavesdropping on their conversation.
Cao Nie saw this and pondered.
“Royal Advisor Cao, please sit.” Empress Dowager Jiang Yan very politely pointed to the seat opposite her.
Cao Nie did not stand on ceremony and sat opposite Empress Dowager Jiang Yan.
“I presume Royal Advisor Cao already understands why I called you here.”
Cao Nie pretended not to understand, cupped his hands, and said, “Please enlighten me, Empress Dowager.”
Empress Dowager Jiang Yan smiled charmingly, full of grace, “Very well, I shall be direct. I hope you will support the Northern King, Xia Hao, who is my biological son.”
After saying this, Empress Dowager Jiang Yan stared intently at Cao Nie.
She wanted to see Cao Nie's reaction.
Cao Nie still maintained a calm and composed demeanor.
His gaze inadvertently fell on Empress Dowager Jiang Yan's towering bosom.
It had to be said, mature women were the most charming.
“The mother of the Son of Fortune, Xia Hao, invites you to join the Northern King's faction. Please make the following choice.”