lcionline Chapter 298 The Spirit King Empress
Chapter 298 The Spirit King Empress
He knew from the moment his elder brother, Liu Lingzhen, appeared.
He had already lost all power to control the situation.
It seems things are really about to get turbulent in this area.
Seeing the Spirit King's restraint and forbearance, Liu Lingyu chuckled.
"Relax, my dear second sister."
You're just too responsible. Little do you know that letting go of some obsessions will allow you to gain more.
To become an emperor or king, one must rely on ambition with courage and wisdom, rather than simply guarding a piece of land.
That would only lead to the territory being gradually swallowed up!
After saying that, he moved to the left and raised his right hand slightly.
Upon seeing this, the archers on the city wall immediately lowered their bows and withdrew their arrows.
They all silently disappeared into the shadows of the city walls, as if they had never existed.
A tense standoff was temporarily quelled in this bizarre way.
Everyone understood that this was just the calm before the storm.
Liu Lingzhen's appearance was like a boulder thrown into a lake, stirring up huge waves among the various powers.
Shen Luoyi of Daxia stroked his chin, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
With the return of the True Spirit King, internal strife is inevitable within the Spirit Kingdom, presenting a perfect opportunity to fish in troubled waters.
Gu Xuanchao's Maple Leaf Green secretly plotted that if Liu Lingzhen regained control of Ling Kingdom, the relationship with Qin Kingdom would inevitably change. Perhaps he could take this opportunity to win over Ling Kingdom and counterbalance Sichao.
Mo You and Zi Yan, the shadows of the Qin Kingdom, exchanged a glance.
The two exchanged unspoken words.
Liu Lingzhen's strength far exceeded their expectations, something none of them had anticipated.
It seems we need to return to Qin as soon as possible to redeploy our forces.
Not only are there undercurrents in the courts of various countries, but people from all factions in the martial arts world are also filled with anxiety.
As a country located in the heart of the Central Plains, the instability of the Ling Kingdom inevitably affects the nerves of the entire martial arts world.
Some speculate that Liu Lingzhen will settle old scores and wipe out all the forces that participated in the power grab back then.
Some worry that he will revert to his old expansionist policies, triggering multinational conflict.
Some even hope that this legendary former Soul King can bring about a new order.
Various speculations spread throughout the martial arts world, like an invisible net, enveloping everyone's mind.
Liu Lingzhen stood with her hands behind her back, her gaze sweeping over the crowd.
Finally, the words landed on the Spirit King, spoken in a calm tone yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.
"I will handle the matter of the Ling Kingdom myself."
"All unrelated persons, leave the territory of the Spirit Kingdom within half a month, or... don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful aura swept out, making everyone almost unable to breathe.
The expressions of the experts from various countries changed slightly, but none of them dared to utter a word of rebuttal.
Looking at Liu Lingzhen's retreating figure, and then at the silent Xiao Lie and the five spirit stars beside him, King Ling felt a chill in his heart.
He knew that his era had officially ended from this moment on.
And the prelude to this chaotic world has only just begun.
The news of Liu Lingzhen's return came like a thunderbolt.
This not only caused a huge uproar in the Ling Kingdom, but also caused an uproar in the courts of various countries and in the martial arts world.
Whether they were high-ranking officials or martial arts practitioners, everyone was discussing it privately, speculating about what the Spirit King, who had left eighteen years ago, would do next.
The monarchs of various countries frowned and secretly adjusted their national policies.
The leaders of each sect summoned their disciples to secretly discuss countermeasures.
Everyone understands that the appearance of this "bombshell" will inevitably disrupt the existing balance.
Among them, Liu Xinhao was the one whose emotions were most stirred.
He had the closest relationship with the "Spirit King" of the Spirit Kingdom (who was actually the Empress in disguise).
Their friendship was extraordinary, unlike that of monarchs from other countries.
Upon hearing the news of Liu Lingzhen's appearance, his mind went blank.
The details of my first meeting with the "King" of the Spirit Kingdom seventeen years ago suddenly came to mind.
At that time, although the other person had a heroic air about them, there was always an indescribable gentleness in their eyes.
Occasional hesitation and consideration always seem to deviate slightly from the rumored ruthless methods of Liu Lingzhen.
"Liu Lingzhen...the Empress..."
Liu Xinhao gazed out the window and murmured softly, his tone filled with shock and realization.
"You've kept it well hidden!"
But he was unaware that he was marveling at the disguise that had been unveiled.
An undercurrent targeting him is already quietly brewing.
The lurking crisis was closing in on him step by step, and he was completely unaware of it, receiving no information whatsoever.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in the Seven Star Academy of the Si Dynasty, the sect leader Xuan Quheng was sitting in his cultivation room.
The Seven Stars Temple has always been famous for its ability to observe celestial phenomena and comprehend the Dao of Heaven.
The disciples can comprehend the Dao of Heaven and Earth by observing celestial phenomena at night, and then apply the Seven Star Technique to combat and healing.
But it was broad daylight, with a clear blue sky, making it impossible to perform the art of stargazing at night.
Xuan Quheng suddenly opened his eyes, a look of surprise flashing in them.
He did not look up at the sky, but instead stretched out his fingertip and gathered a faint starlight power, drawing a complex star map in the void in front of him.
This star chart does not correspond to the stars in the night sky, but rather uses its own primordial energy to simulate the Big Dipper and deduce the fortune of heaven and earth.
Ordinary disciples need to draw upon the power of the stars under the cover of night, but Xuanqu Heng's cultivation has reached a state of perfection, allowing him to simulate star trails using his own spiritual power.
Starlight flowed from his fingertips, and the Big Dipper on the star map flickered on and off.
The handle of the Big Dipper was unusually pointing southwest, and the starlight was disordered, showing signs of collapse.
"BeiDou has shifted, and its orbits are disordered..."
Xuan Quheng muttered to himself, his expression growing increasingly grave.
He raised his hand and touched a meteorite on the table. This meteorite was taken from outer space and could sense abnormal fluctuations in the primordial energy between heaven and earth.
At this moment, the meteorite is slightly warm, with fine cracks appearing on its surface, exuding an aura of restlessness.
"The daytime starlight is disordered, and the earth's energy is restless..."
Xuan Quheng took a deep breath; he already had the answer in his heart.
The Big Dipper symbolizes the order of the world, and the shifting of its handle signifies the reversal of the universe;
The disturbance of the earth's energy foreshadows conflict among the four forces.
When these two factors intertwine, there is only one possibility: the world is about to descend into chaos.
He stood up, pushed open the door, and shouted towards the courtyard: "Pass on my order! Command all disciples to immediately cease their training trips, strengthen the defenses of the mountain gate, and closely monitor the movements of various countries, especially the Spirit Kingdom!"
Although the disciples were puzzled as to why the sect leader had suddenly issued such an order, they dared not disobey and immediately obeyed and left.
Xuan Quheng gazed in the direction of the Spirit Kingdom, his brows furrowed.
Xuan Quheng had often heard of the name Liu Lingzhen when he was young.
His legendary deeds were widely circulated in both the martial arts world and the imperial court.
Back when Liu Lingzhen was still a young boy, he had already led troops to repel the surrounding forces that threatened the Ling Kingdom.
Furthermore, he used swift and decisive measures to rectify the chaos in the court and quickly stabilize the turbulent Ling Kingdom.
At that time, he acted decisively and ruthlessly, intimidating all sides. The mere mention of the name "Liu Lingzhen" was enough to make neighboring countries wary.
But later, for some unknown reason, the Spirit King's temperament gradually became gentle.
Sometimes, the decisions he makes are quite different from his decisive and efficient style in his early years.
This has caused doubts in the hearts of people from all countries, from the imperial courts to the sects, and even those unaffiliated martial artists.