Shennong Dao Master

"Hmph, stubborn and inflexible, better off dead!"

"But only buying two days' time, daring to resist the King's command, this is the outcome!"

"..."

Zhao Xing listened to these voices, now his Heavenly Eye Skill could hear and see, and he saw all these Ritual Repairers' struggles of magic in his eyes.

"Boom~"

The sky began to thunder, and the cloud layers started to move violently.

Under the clear sky, suddenly, dark clouds gathered densely.

Nine wheels of great suns rose.

Strong winds constantly assaulted the Defensive Array of the Prefecture City.

"The Seasonal Order, Cloud Skill... this means that the Minister of Agriculture Supervision has also started to take action."

Zhao Xing, however, did not immediately make a move.

Because his Earth Mirror rang again.

This time, without Zhao Xing's consent, the Earth Mirror automatically activated, projecting a figure.

Zhao Xing saw this, and immediately saluted: "Your subordinate pays respect to Luo Hou King."

Luo Hou King, who was also the highest official of the Military Realm Inspection Department, even Lao Liu was just a subordinate of Luo Hou King.

His authority was the highest level, able to activate directly and locate his position through the Earth Mirror.

"Zhao Xing, have you accepted Prince Liang's false edict?" Luo Hou King's gaze was stern.

He was fully armed at this moment, carrying a Divine Bow Jidu Luo Hou Instant Prison Arrow on his back.

Wearing the Ninth Rank Supreme Sunset Heavenly King Armor, as the King of the Military Realm, Luo Hou King's equipment was all exclusive, uniquely crafted.

"No." Zhao Xing's tone was firm, "Prince Liang is a traitor, how could I become his vassal? I swear by the Three Souls, if capable, I will surely kill him!"

Luo Hou King let out a breath of relief in his heart. He certainly paid attention to Zhao Xing's situation, fearing that he might stray onto the wrong path.

Now that he had mastered the First Level of the Derivation God Decision, swearing by the Three Souls, it was absolutely impossible to fake it.

However, to strengthen Zhao Xing's Dao Heart, Luo Hou King still said a few more words:

"You must maintain resolute determination. I might as well tell you, His Majesty has long made arrangements."

"I have already joined forces with three other Sealing Kings to control Jiuxiao, Yellow Spring, and Tongyou—the top ten armies—from the outset!" Luo Hou King said coldly, "There are seven military towns in the north of Pinghai State, and the Sealing King commanders of the top ten armies who were originally leading have arrived with nearly ten thousand high-grade troops at the boundary stone awaiting orders; Ji Mingxian cannot stir up a storm!"

"Yes." Zhao Xing clasped his fists.

The ten major corps of the Great Zhou, the seven corps previously sent here, were not fully mobilized.

Only seventy percent were put into Prince Liang's hands, and the original commanders of the ten major corps did not follow.

So, as long as the original senior cadre of the corps could get into Pinghai State, Prince Liang could not fully utilize these seven strong armies.

"Now that I am at Tianhe Prefecture, how should I act? If I encounter inspection and supervisory officers of various military divisions, whom should I trust?" Zhao Xing asked.

Luo Hou King drew the Golden Sword from his waist and held the Jade Seal: "Zhao Xing, heed the command!"

"Your subject is here." Zhao Xing, seeing this, immediately kneeled because Luo Hou King was holding the Emperor's Command Sword and Emperor Jing's private seal.

"By the order of His Majesty, I temporarily appoint you as Pinghai State Eastern Five Prefectures Third-level Inspection Envoy, controlling civil and military officials below Third-rank in the Eastern Five Prefectures of Pinghai State. If they have second thoughts, you may behead them first and report later!"

"Additionally, grant you Heavenly Level First Level authority for your Earth Mirror."

"As commanded." Zhao Xing kowtowed.

This time, the allegiance had been confirmed.

Because he had passed the first trial, not accepting Prince Liang's conferment.

Thus, this inspection position and authority were higher than initially planned.

"I will give you a list; the high-grade Inspectors, Inspection Envoys, Military Governors, Forbidden Guard Generals, civil officials... these people on the list will certainly not join the rebellion."

"Your Earth Mirror authority has been altered by me, this list will not be leaked. You do not have to follow their orders, but when encountering danger, you should know who is on your side," Luo Hou King said.

"Whether to first perform your duties as transmission envoy or first execute the military oversight duties, handle it as you see fit."

"Yes, I understand." Zhao Xing nodded.

Buzz~

Luo Hou King came quickly and left quickly.

And just after he disappeared, Zhao Xing's Earth Mirror quieted down.

Only three messages remained:

[Your Earth Mirror authority has been upgraded to 'Heavenly Level First Level' (temporary), higher authority will require a change of Earth Mirror.]

[You have been appointed by 'Luo Hou King' as a Pinghai State Eastern Five Prefectures Third-level Inspection Envoy (temporary).]

[You have obtained a confidential list.]

At the same time, changes appeared again on Zhao Xing's panel.

His position was promoted to temporary 'Standard Fourth Rank lower', with no longer any sign of anomaly behind the position.

His lifespan no longer fluctuated.

The panel records showed he was affected by the 'Heavenly Emperor's Command Sword' and 'Si Ming Heavenly Palace.'

"Luo Hou King conferred me through the Earth Mirror, now as a temporary Standard Fourth Rank lower, perhaps he doesn't know my full capabilities, and hasn't allowed me to restrain Third-rank civil and military officials," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

"He doesn't have the power to appoint even a temporary Third-rank without further preparation."

"The twelve Eastern Prefectures, commanding Five Prefectures, is already substantial."

"I must act swiftly, I cannot let Tianhe Prefecture fall into chaos, otherwise let alone managing Five Prefectures, even the current foundation cannot be maintained." Zhao Xing immediately carried the box and flew away from the official residence.

"Now four time units have passed, and Marquis Xinyang has been killed... Whether it be personal martial prowess or official procedures, everything is fully prepared."

"Next, it is time to slaughter in all directions. Everyone who has accepted the Black Dragon Fortune, or complied with Prince Liang's edict, is a rebel, without asking, directly kill them!"

"Before Prince Liang's rebellion, I was submissive. After the rebellion, I will strike with force!"

As for how to discern? With the Dayan Qi Observation Skill, it is obvious at a glance.

...

In Tianhe Prefecture's Prefecture City, the streets were deserted, with every household's doors and windows tightly closed.

Noon was supposed to be a bustling time, but at this moment it was silent, and all marketplaces had already closed.