"Your Majesty, you're welcome."
"Yes, Your Majesty, it is our duty to contribute to the empire."
The strong men present, whether they were sincere or complimentary, all said some good things.
Xiao Zhan and the three of them didn't say a word.
The emperor took a sip of wine and put down his glass, then his eyes fell on Xiao Zhan and the others.
"Master Xiao, Master Gu, Master Ye."
"I wonder, has Sect Master Murong told you that there is actually another matter involved in sending you to the Imperial City this time?"
Gu Chen frowned:
"What does your Majesty mean by this?"
Emperor Tuoba Hongwu smiled and said:
"It seems that Sect Leader Murong didn't tell you about this."
"Several of our neighboring countries have been very restless in the past two years."
"Except for the royal family's enshrinement in the imperial city, all other offerings are in the border military camps."
"Half a month ago, a Dzogchen master from Zhentu Country killed one of our worshipers."
"Now, a battle has broken out in the border area between our Haoyang Empire and the Zhentu Kingdom."
"I told Sect Master Murong that we would like to ask the Peak Master of Xiuyuan Sect to go there and lead our soldiers to quell this battle."
Xiao Zhan looked indifferent and only focused on drinking, as if he didn't hear these words.
Ye Qingcheng looked cold and did not speak.
Gu Chen's expression turned solemn.
Because Murong Xuantian did not mention this matter.
Thinking of this, Gu Chen stood up directly and said to Tuoba Hongwu:
"Xiuyuan Sect is the Holy Sect that protects the country. If something like this happens, we are indeed shouldering the responsibility."
"It's just that our Xiuyuan Sect has some things to deal with recently. Peak Master Xiao, Peak Master Ye and I have already made arrangements for the next time." m.
"Let's do this..." Gu Chen said slowly:
"Let's go back to Xiuyuan Pavilion first, send a message to the sect leader, and make arrangements for our three peaks, and then give His Majesty an answer."
Tuoba Hongwu smiled and nodded:
"It's natural."
Gu Chen stopped talking nonsense and walked towards the outside of the hall.
Xiao Zhan and Ye Qingcheng also stood up and left. Xiao Zhan also took a pot of good wine from the table.
Not long after, the three returned to the martial arts arena.
As expected, there were some uneasy and well-intentioned people who wanted to challenge the disciples of the Xiuyuan Sect.
The purpose is also very simple, it is to injure the disciples of Xiuyuan Sect and affect their performance in the second round of the Tianjiao Battle.
However, the disciples of Xiuyuan Sect were very obedient and did not accept any challenge from anyone.
The three of them led a group of disciples and walked towards Xiuyuan Pavilion.
On the way, Gu Chen coldly snorted:
"I'm afraid this matter was just Tuoba Hongwu's impromptu idea."
"Otherwise, why didn't the sect master tell us in advance?"
Ye Qingcheng frowned slightly and said nothing.
Xiao Zhan didn't care about these things at all.
Not long after, the three of them returned to Xiuyuan Pavilion with all their disciples.
Gu Chen immediately took out the communication talisman, wrote about the border battle on it, and then sent the message back to Xiuyuan Sect.
Less than half an hour later, Murong Xuantian's reply came.
Murong Xuantian said that Tuoba Hongwu had indeed told him about this matter in advance.
But he hasn't expressed his position yet. At the moment, he doesn't really want the three of them to go to the border.
After all, if the Zhentu Kingdom dared to kill the Haoyang Empire's worshipers, it meant that it was ready for a full-scale war.
The strength of the Zhentu Kingdom is similar to that of the Haoyang Empire.
Therefore, the other party must have more powerful people in the Fusion Realm waiting for an opportunity, and maybe even powerful people in the Mahayana Realm are stationed at the border.
Once Xiao Zhan and the others go there, they are afraid that they will be besieged by strong men.
If something happens to the three of them by then, it will be an extremely huge loss to Xiuyuan Sect.
Gu Chen looked at Xiao Zhan and Ye Qingcheng, frowned and said:
"What do you think about this matter?"
Ye Qingcheng said lightly:
"Our Xiuyuan Sect is the Holy Sect that protects the country in the hearts of the people of the Haoyang Empire."
"Now that something like this happens, we should take action."
"Otherwise, the world will say that our Xiuyuan Sect is cold and heartless, and that we only have the false reputation of being the Holy Sect of Protecting the Country."
Gu Chen nodded, looked at Xiao Zhan again and asked:
"Master Xiao, what do you think?"
Both Gu Chen and Ye Qingcheng already knew that Xiao Zhan was a strong man in the Mahayana realm, probably not much worse than the sect leader Murong Xuantian.
Xiao Zhan took a sip of wine and said casually:
"I think the master's intention is that he thinks this is very dangerous for us and allows us to decide whether to go to the border to quell the war."
"But in his heart, he probably wants us to go."
"Otherwise, if it's just to participate in the battle of geniuses, why let the three of us come together?"
Gu Chen nodded, thought for a moment, exhaled a thick breath and said:
"How annoying."
"I know clearly that the royal family wants to kill two birds with one stone, weakening the strength of the Zhentu Kingdom and reducing the strength of our Xiuyuan Sect, but I still have to go."
"Our Xiuyuan Sect is the Holy Sect that protects the country. If something like this happens, there is absolutely no reason to refuse."
Xiao Zhan smiled and shook his head:
"You can take your disciples to stay and participate in the battle of geniuses."
"I took Du Yue, Du Hao, Han Xiao and Liu Yong to the border."
"They are still young, so it is a good thing to have more experience."
"No!" Gu Chen frowned:
"Master Xiao, you are a powerful person in the Mahayana realm, but that doesn't mean that the Zhentu Kingdom hasn't sent a strong person in the Mahayana realm. We can't let you take risks on your own."
"What's more, Du Yue, Du Hao and Han Xiao all have holy spiritual roots and are the treasures of our Xiuyuan Sect. They must not be allowed to take risks."
Xiao Zhan smiled and shook his head:
"True genius never grows up in infancy."
"Let's decide."
Xiao Zhan stood up and said with a smile:
"This battle of geniuses is meaningless at all."
"I have no interest in reading any more."
"Besides, if I take Du Yue and the others to the border, there should be no one here in the imperial city targeting you and other disciples."
Ye Qingcheng frowned slightly:
"Master Xiao, I will go to the border with you, and let Master Gu take his disciples to stay and participate in the battle of Tianjiao."
"It's really unnecessary," Xiao Zhan shook his head:
"I'm not an impulsive person. I will go to the border quietly."
At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Gu Chen frowned:
"Come in!"
The door was pushed open immediately, and Wu Nan walked in, dressed in black and carrying a black knife.
He cupped his fists at Xiao Zhan, bowed and said:
"Master Xiao, I want to follow you to the frontier for training."
"No!" Gu Chen's eyes widened:
"Wunan, do you know what you are talking about?"
"Our Xiuyuan Sect finally has a few holy-grade spiritual roots."
"Besides, you are the sect master's direct disciple."
Wu Nan shook his head:
"Master Xiao is right."
"Talent is just talent. A truly strong person can never grow up in infancy."
With that said, Wu Nan cupped his fist at Xiao Zhan again:
"Master Xiao, let me go to the frontier with you to practice!"
Xiao Zhan smiled:
"Have you asked the sect leader?"
"I think your master may not agree."
Wu Nan's eyes flashed:
"Du Yue and the others can go and practice, why can't I?"
"Look back, I will explain it to Master myself."
Xiao Zhan smiled and nodded:
"Then I have nothing more to say."
After saying that, Xiao Zhan walked out of the room directly.
Wu Nan also followed closely behind Xiao Zhan.
After a while, Du Yue, Du Hao, Han Xiao and Liu Yong were also called over.
The four of them looked at Xiao Zhan, not knowing what they were suddenly asked to do.
Xiao Zhan got straight to the point:
"There is war on the border."
"I plan to take you on a training trip, are you afraid?"
Du Yue was stunned for a moment, then said excitedly:
"Really, Master? That's great!"
"This imperial city is too boring, it's not interesting at all."
Du Hao also revealed his eyes:
"Are we finally going to start training! Master, I'm so excited!"
Han Xiao was sleepy-eyed and looked like he didn't know anything.
Liu Yong took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
"Master, I'm not afraid either."
Xiao Zhan nodded:
"Then let's set off now."
After saying that, Xiao Zhan waved his hand and took several people to fly high into the sky.
At this moment, countless people in the imperial city looked up at the figures of Xiao Zhan and others.
The imperial city is banned from flying.
But now Xiao Zhan turned a blind eye to this prohibition.
Suddenly, a group of golden-armored guards rushed into the sky and blocked Xiao Zhan.
One of the leading generals cupped his fists and said:
"Master Xiao, the imperial city is prohibited from flying. Please land."
At this time, deep inside the palace.
Tuoba Hongwu and a group of powerful men also frowned and looked at Xiao Zhan who was standing high in the sky.
Xiao Zhan spoke slowly and said with a smile:
"I'm going to the border now. If I want to fly, hurry up, haha."
Deep inside the palace.
All the strong men looked at each other, never expecting that Xiao Zhan would actually dare to go to the border.
Yes, Xiao Zhan is in the Mahayana realm.
But... in the Mahayana realm, people can also get hurt and die!
Tuoba Hongwu spoke loudly:
"Xiuyuan Sect Xiao Fengzhi Bo Yuntian, I Tuoba Hongwu, when Master Xiao returns victorious, I will lead the princes and ministers out of the city to welcome him."
As soon as this statement came out.
The golden-armored guards showed reverence in their eyes. They cupped their fists and bowed to Xiao Zhan, saying in unison:
"I respectfully send Master Xiao off to the frontier. I hope Master Xiao will return victorious."
Xiao Zhan smiled, said nothing, and took Du Yue and others into a stream of light and flew away.
Tuoba Hongwu glanced at the group of people standing behind him, with a flash of disdain in his eyes.
Although he had opinions about Xiuyuan Sect, he had to admit it.
The people behind him are far worse than the people of Xiuyuan Sect.
Some people died, but not completely...
