Golden Ranking Appears, My Empress Turns Out to Be Wu Zhao

Sui Dynasty.

Star Valley.

The Evil King, Shi Zhixuan, looked at the ranking and couldn't help but frown.

Mu Yi, this was a name that left a deep impression.

Not only was he Rank 1 on the Renowned Minister Ranking, but now he was also Rank 1 on the Advisor ranking.

This person's capabilities had nearly reached the peak of what a civil minister could achieve.

Even Shi Zhixuan himself was a step beneath him.

Moreover, the opponent's cultivation was also not to be underestimated.

It seemed he was another hidden figure from the Vast Sea Dynasty who had remained out of the public eye.

In the future, when the Vast Sea Dynasty campaigns to conquer the Nine Provinces, this person would definitely play a crucial role.

He couldn't help but wonder if the Ming Dynasty, his son-in-law's dynasty, would be able to stand against it.

If the Ming Dynasty were to be destroyed by the Vast Sea Dynasty, wouldn't his daughter and grandsons be dragged into it as well?

For a moment, the thought of confronting Zhu Houzhao to demand an explanation for his daughter and grandsons was put on hold for the sake of caution.

He decided to wait until the Ming Dynasty had unified the Nine Provinces.

Only then would he let them recognize each other.

During this time, he had continued to investigate the strength of the various dynasties of the Nine Provinces.

It was still unclear whether the Ming Dynasty was the strongest.

But the Vast Sea Dynasty was certainly strong enough to inspire fear.

Even someone like him who feared neither heaven nor earth still felt unease when facing the Vast Sea Dynasty.

With his current strength, in front of this colossal behemoth, if they truly wanted him dead, he wouldn't be able to resist at all.

The number of cultivators on their side was simply overwhelming.

So overwhelming that even if he wanted to escape, he couldn't.

In short, until he had a way to ensure the true safety of Qingxuan and his two grandsons, he had no intention of clashing directly with the Vast Sea Dynasty.

Even if he was the Evil King Shi Zhixuan.

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Yuan Dynasty.

Crown Prince Jochi Military Camp.

Military Advisor Tent.

Pang Tong fanned his small fan and sighed as he looked at the ranking.

Mu Yi.

Others might not know this name, but he knew it very well.

Back then, when they were recruiting talents like Zhuge Liang.

Zhu Houzhao had used this alias.

It was from that moment that he learned Zhu Houzhao, the Ming Emperor, had secretly established another powerful dynasty outside his own, one that was not weaker in the slightest.

Such a great and terrifying emperor.

If he didn't follow him, it truly would be unreasonable.

Even now, having spent years undercover in this place, he had no complaints.

Because after this, there would be an even bigger stage waiting for him.

"Military Advisor, Prince Jochi requests your presence!"

"Understood, I'll go immediately!"

It seemed the battle between Jochi and Ogedei and Tolui was about to begin.

There was even a possibility that Temujin himself would be dragged into it.

If the plan went well, they could at least eliminate one of the two rival princes.

The Yuan Dynasty's internal division and conflict would become even more complete.

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Northern Song Dynasty Territory.

Around a mysterious mountain range.

At this moment, the surrounding mountains were completely encircled by a massive military force.

"Huang Shang, I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly!"

"What? Are you trying to stop us from going in?"

"The Director of the Military Advisor Division, Guo Jia, should be inside, right? What treasure is he looking for?"

"To make the Northern Song Emperor this nervous, and to send you with such a large force?"

Just then, the Bad Marshal, Yuan Tiangang, walked over with about a dozen powerful Bad People.

He completely ignored the hostile glares of the surrounding military.

"Yuan Tiangang, this is the Song Dynasty Territory. Don't be so arrogant!"

"Also, you rescued Duan Siping last time. I haven't settled that score with you yet!"

"Heh, Huang Shang, for someone known for your great wisdom, it's sad to see the Song Dynasty suffering assaults from all sides."

"Do you really think it can last much longer?"

"If there's anyone to blame, it's your Emperor Zhao Ji. He's too much of a failure."

"Even with a great talent like you assisting him, he still can't escape his fate of destruction!"

"Oh right, let me say this again. From now on, Duan Siping belongs to our Tang Dynasty!"

"In the future, you'll have many more chances to deal with him."

"Enough with the small talk. This marshal is entering the mountain personally. I hope you won't interfere. Otherwise, I'll show no mercy."

Yuan Tiangang paid no attention to the Imperial City Division or the surrounding troops.

"Insolent! How dare you disrespect the Lord!"

"All units, prepare bows and arrows!"

"Target the Bad Marshal Yuan Tiangang and his Bad People!"

Swish swish swish!

With a single command, the disciplined soldiers drew their bows in unison.

Their arrowheads aimed directly at Yuan Tiangang and his men.

"Mere mortals. How can they hope to harm this marshal?"

Yuan Tiangang sneered with utter disdain.

With a stomp of his foot, several pebbles shot out.

Each one targeted the most threatening individuals.

Thud thud thud thud!

With his Mythical Realm strength, how could ordinary soldiers and the Imperial City Division possibly be a match?

Anyone struck by the pebbles died instantly.

Killed on the spot.

"Hahaha! Pathetic weaklings!"

"We're going in!"

With a mocking glance at Huang Shang, he led the Bad People into the mountains.

They quickly vanished from everyone's sight.

"Lord, the Bad People are too arrogant. Why didn't we just fight them?"

"Fight? With what?"

"Even if we somehow won, we'd suffer heavy losses. What then when the Qin Dynasty, Sui Dynasty, or even the Vast Sea Dynasty arrived?"

"Wouldn't we be completely annihilated?"

"No, with Yuan Tiangang and Guo Jia already inside, I must go in as well."

"Otherwise, if there's some great opportunity in there, it will be completely out of reach for the Song Dynasty."

Huang Shang's expression changed.

He immediately selected a few capable cultivators from the Imperial City Division.

They prepared to enter the mountains.

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At the same time.

Wei Liao of the Qin Dynasty arrived, accompanied by numerous cultivators from the Black Ice Platform, Shadow Secret Guard, and Net Trap.

Sensing the intense killing intent, the surrounding military instinctively stepped back.

In an instant, a wide path opened before them.

Wei Liao and his group walked in openly.

He nodded slightly to Huang Shang before walking directly into the mountain range.

His arrogance was fully on display at this moment.

Of course, whether Wei Liao was truly arrogant or merely trying to provoke Huang Shang was hard to say.

But because of this move, Huang Shang was even more determined to explore the mountain interior.

With a single order, they quickly followed.

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Meanwhile.

Inside the mountain, Zhu Houzhao immediately sensed the movements of the Tang Dynasty, Qin Dynasty, Song Dynasty, and several hidden forces entering the formation.

The formation, which had already been improved by Zhu Houzhao, had become his eyes.

No movement could escape his notice.

More importantly.

This improved formation, even if someone at the God Demon Realm took action, could not be broken.

To stall for time.

Zhu Houzhao even manipulated the formation.

Forcing all the incoming forces to gather in one place.

And thus, fierce battles erupted from time to time.

But that was only at the outer area of the formation.

Even so, those entering the mountain already suffered heavy casualties.

Feeling the power of the formation, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but sigh. The items rewarded by the system were truly extraordinary.

Far beyond the level of formation techniques in the Nine Provinces World.