NOVEL WEB Chapter 1419 The action begins
"How can it be!"
What Zhou Yiqiao didn't expect was that the first person to refute was not Luo Lishang, but Luo Ang, the current crown prince who was used to the intrigues in the court and the country.
"Although the eight great families are collectively known as the Eight Pillars of the State, they have many conflicts with each other, even more than our royal family. It is absolutely impossible for them to unite."
Zhou Yiqiao did not refute, but continued along Luo Ang's line of thought.
"Your Highness is right. There are indeed huge conflicts between the eight great families. But if their common interests are threatened, how do we know if they will unite together?"
Luo Ang was stunned for a moment, and then as if he thought of some scene, he looked at Zhou Yiqiao in surprise, and asked with an expression of disbelief but surprise.
"Fellow Daoist Zhou, do you mean that Father is preparing to take action against the Eight Pillar States?!"
Zhou Yiqiao smiled, and then threw the information sent by Zhao Yue and Zhao Wu in front of Luo Lishang, indicating that she should confirm something for the seriously injured prince.
Luo Lishang took the information with a frown on her face. She quickly glanced through it, then looked up at Zhou Yiqiao and Luo Ang, a trace of solemnity flashing in her eyes.
"The information is true. There is a secret seal of the emperor on it. It seems that the emperor is indeed planning to take action against the Eight Pillars."
When Luo Ang heard Luo Lishang's confirmation, the expression on his face was complicated and incomprehensible.
He was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly.
"If that's true, then it all makes sense."
"The Eight Pillar States are making a big show of uniting, and Luo Shanhu is acting so recklessly... Father knew everything but kept silent. Now it seems that this is all part of his plan."
Luo Lishang frowned, but this time she did not ask Zhou Yiqiao's opinion as usual. Instead, she looked at Luo Ang and asked.
"Then what should we do now?"
"Since my father has turned a blind eye and allowed the Eight Pillars to act recklessly in Canglong Ridge, it means that he has completely controlled Canglong Ridge."
"We can't get out now. When the time comes, the Eight Pillars will see that things are hopeless and will definitely attack the three of us."
Luo Ang leaned on the stone bed, smiled bitterly and pointed at his immobile body, saying helplessly.
"Royal sister, you have seen my current condition. I can't even move, let alone fight against the combined forces of the Eight Pillars."
Luo Lishang had already guessed that Luo Ang would have a similar answer, so his expression did not show much surprise.
After making sure that the prince's face had been saved, she turned to Zhou Yiqiao and asked formally.
"Yiqiao, what do you think?"
In front of Luo Ang, she didn't dare to address him as "Mr. Zhou".
Fortunately, during the time that Luo Ang was around, Zhou Yiqiao got used to this kind of address and was not surprised at the moment. After pondering for a while, he suggested.
"According to the information I have inquired, the various forces of the Eight Pillars Kingdom are still scattered throughout Canglong Ridge and have not gathered together."
"After they contact us, the three of us will have no chance of winning. If we want to turn the tables, we can only incite them to rebel and disintegrate some of their forces before they gather together, and then wait for an opportunity to completely defeat them."
Having said this, he looked up and asked back.
"You two should know more about the situation of these young people than I do. They are easy to incite and there is no need to communicate with them. You two still need to handle them."
"In addition, in the vast Canglong Ridge, in addition to the Eight Pillars, there are also many children of officials. If there is any force worth contacting among them, you must go there in person."
Luo Lishang and Luo Ang looked at each other, and then Luo Lishang spoke in response.
"As for the contacts within the Eight Pillars State, Yiqiao, just leave it to us without worry."
"As for seeking help from other officials' children, I'm afraid it won't go as you wish."
"Why?"
Zhou Yiqiao was a little surprised.
Generally speaking, no matter whether it is a noble family or a hereditary sect, as long as there are cultivators, there will definitely be forces and factions.
As the most powerful force in the entire Tianchen Realm, Daxuantian, since it can give birth to the Eight Pillar States that have great power over the government, it should be impossible that it does not support forces that oppose it.
"Second sister, let me explain to Brother Zhou."
Seeing his sister's hesitant look, Luo Ang took the initiative to speak up and explain on her behalf.
"To be honest with you, Brother Zhou, this matter is related to my father."
He hesitated and hesitated for a long time. It took him a long time to convince himself and continue.
"After my father ascended the throne, because of the Eight Pillars, he has been deliberately weakening the influence of the aristocratic families in order to consolidate the imperial power."
Luo Ang said slowly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
"Therefore, my father has always strictly controlled the children of officials who are not from the Eight Pillars of the State, and did not allow them to form any forces that might threaten the imperial power."
Zhou Yiqiao frowned when he heard this. This was undoubtedly bad news.
Logically speaking, with a person as powerful as Luo Fengtian, even the so-called Eight Pillars of the State could not really have any impact on his royal family, let alone worry about these other insignificant officials.
Unable to figure it out, he could only convince himself with reasons of overcorrection, smiling and changing the subject to ease the awkward situation.
"If there is no assistance from other forces, it will be difficult for the three of us to fight against the combined power of the Eight Pillar States."
"But you two don't have to worry. Zhou has a solution."
Sure enough, after hearing Zhou Yiqiao's words, Luo Lishang and Luo Ang's eyes suddenly lit up and they all looked at him.
"Yiqiao, what good plan do you have?"
Luo Lishang asked anxiously, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
Zhou Yiqiao smiled slightly and took out a jade pendant carved with intricate runes from his storage bag.
"This is the Escape Jade that I asked Senior Wang for before I left the Tijian Sect. In critical moments, activating this treasure can open up a space path and return to the Tijian Sect in an instant."
"During this period, Zhou Mou used the Golden Box Stone Chamber of the Great Mysterious Heaven to find a lot of information about the Escape Jade and confirmed that this item can take several people through space at the same time and return to the Sword Sect."
When Luo Lishang and Luo Ang heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes. They obviously did not expect that Zhou Yiqiao would have such a treasure in his hands.
"Is this thing really so magical?"
Luo Ang couldn't help but ask, his eyes full of suspicion.
Zhou Yiqiao nodded and said confidently.
"Even if Your Highness the Crown Prince doesn't believe in Zhou, he should still believe in Senior Wang's strength, right?"
Luo Ang was slightly startled, then nodded.
This true sword immortal of the time had heard his father say many times, even when he was handling government affairs for Luo Fengtian, that this man was one of the best masters in the Tianchen Realm.
If Senior Wang had not lived in seclusion in the Tijian Sect for many years and ignored worldly affairs, his reputation and influence would probably be considered as the strongest person in the world.
"Now that we have Senior Wang's treasure in our hands, we at least have a glimmer of hope for our retreat."
Luo Ang said in a deep voice, a gleam of determination in his eyes.
Luo Lishang also nodded slightly. Although the situation was still serious, it was at least no longer hopeless.
"However, we cannot pin all our hopes on this Escape Jade."
Zhou Yiqiao did not forget the promise he made to Luo Fengtian in front of Zhao Yue and Zhao Wu. After putting away the Escape Jade, he reminded them sternly.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is seriously injured, so he can stay in the valley to recuperate. I will leave the task of going out to fight the enemy to Zhou and Your Highness the Princess."
"How can it be possible for you to take risks while I rest in the valley?"
Luo Ang frowned, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.
Zhou Yiqiao was somewhat helpless and had to take Luo Ang's feelings into consideration, and added.
"If His Royal Highness wants to participate, you can help us sort out the information of the descendants of the Eight Pillars in the valley. If you find any clues that can be used, please inform us in time. This can also be regarded as doing our part to fight against the Eight Pillars."
After hearing this, Luo Ang's expression eased a little. He knew that his current condition was indeed not suitable for going out to fight. It was also very good to be able to provide intelligence support in the rear.
"Okay, I will use what I know to collect as much information as possible about the younger generation of the Eight Pillars. I hope it will be helpful to you."
He did what he said, Luo Ang forced himself to stand up, and began to record the information about the Eight Pillars of the State in his memory.
Zhou Yiqiao and Luo Lishang looked at each other, and after confirming that Luo Ang had entered his own world, he placed a palm-sized communication array plate next to him and flew out of the valley.
The two of them flew towards the center of Canglong Ridge for a while, and Luo Lishang opened his mouth to ask his question.
"Mr. Zhou, where are we going?"
Zhou Yiqiao led the way and spoke without turning his head.
"Before the winter hunt began, I paid attention to all those who might become your highness's rivals. At that time, I found that most of them were descendants of the Eight Pillars."
"Except for Luo Shanhu, the lowest among these people is at the initial stage of Refining Void. Before receiving Luo Ziyan's order to assemble, they must hunt monsters in the center of Canglong Ridge and complete the Immortal Emperor Winter Hunting Test."
"Rather than searching aimlessly for them, why don't we head to the central area and wait for them? Maybe we can get something."
"If we're lucky, we might be able to get rid of two of them before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sends us a message, thus relieving some of the pressure."
After hearing Zhou Yiqiao's words, Luo Lishang's eyes lit up. She thought this was a good suggestion.
"So good!"
After the two reached a consensus, they quickened their speed and rushed to the central area of Canglong Ridge - Canglongtan.
At the same time, near Canglongtan, dozens of young men and women gathered here. Behind them, several guards wearing armor and exuding a sharp aura separated on the left and right, protecting them in the middle.
These people were the descendants of the Eight Pillar States who happened to be hunting monsters in Canglong Lake. At this moment, they were discussing whether to follow Luo Ziyan's orders and go together to the camp that she and Luo Shanhu had built together.
Among these people, there happened to be someone Zhou Yiqiao had the upper hand over—Luo Qingwu.