My System Is Three Thousand Years Early

The most important reason was that he first pledged allegiance to Wu Ling, then helped Wu Ling step by step in gaining control over Great Zhou Court's power. In the future, his status wouldn't differ much from Wu Shang's era as Emperor Zhou.

There was even a possibility of climbing even higher, who could say for sure?

Zhao Jin pondered in his heart and didn't immediately respond to Wu Ling's words.

Wu Ling was not a fool either. Seeing Zhao Jin's troubled expression, she roughly guessed the reason.

Wu Ling covered her red lips with one hand, "Who else knows about this?"

Zhao Jin answered, "Your Highness, currently, aside from Your Majesty, the vast majority of Sky-Men who entered the Secret Realm with His Majesty are all trapped in the Secret Realm, missing without a trace. It won't be long before the news of so many Sky-Men disappearing at once will spread throughout the world."

Wu Ling listened quietly to Zhao Jin's words, feeling waves of chill in her heart. So many Sky-Men had vanished; who knew how much chaos would arise among the world's major powers without the Sky-Men to suppress them.

She didn't know the situations in other imperial palaces.

But at this moment, in the entire Great Zhou Imperial Family, aside from Emperor Zhou Wu Shang, there were no other Sky-Men left.

If Wu Shang were to die, how could the Great Zhou Imperial Family, without any Sky-Men, suppress the coveting of various powers?

Wu Ling didn't know what exactly had happened in the Secret Realm, what caused all Sky-Men, including Emperor Zhou, to be trapped inside, unable to escape.

In her heart, such an event was simply impossible.

Just as she was about to ask further, she caught the implications in Zhao Jin's words.

"The vast majority?"

"Did any Sky-Men escape?"

Zhao Jin quickly nodded, "Yes, Empress Wei has come out. Aside from Empress Wei, there are no other Sky-Men who have escaped."

Wu Ling contemplated upon hearing Zhao Jin's words.

So many Sky-Men, none were able to escape from the Secret Realm.

Why was it that Empress Wei could escape?

It didn't make sense.

Either Empress Wei had some special means, ones that were more numerous and stronger than other Sky-Men.

Or it was a trap set by Empress Wei herself. She alone benefited, betraying all other Sky-Men.

The former guess was still possible.

But as for the latter,

It seemed rather absurd.

No matter how intelligent or powerful Empress Wei was, she couldn't possibly have betrayed so many Sky-Men at once.

Those who had cultivated to become Sky-Men, was there any one of them who was simple?

How could they be so easily betrayed by Empress Wei alone?

The more Wu Ling thought about it, the more her head hurt.

Watching the anomaly above Duke Zhen's Mansion from afar, she had already decided to send someone to ask Empress Wei.

Thinking this, Wu Ling's gaze fell on Zhao Jin.

"Zhao Jin."

When Zhao Jin heard Wu Ling's voice, he bowed his head slightly and responded respectfully.

Wu Ling then continued, "You go to Great Wei and ask Empress Wei what exactly happened in the Secret Realm."

"It doesn't matter if she doesn't speak. By going there, you represent Great Zhou. She should at least meet with you, just bring her reaction back to me."

Zhao Jin was startled for a moment but did not hesitate too much, agreeing immediately and turning to leave.

After Zhao Jin left, Wu Ling's gaze returned to the anomaly above Duke Zhen's Mansion.

Feeling the Qi of Cheng Guang continuously circulating above Duke Zhen's Mansion,

Stars appeared to twinkle in Wu Ling's bright eyes, much like droplets of tears.

"Thank goodness you are safe," she whispered to herself.

"But as for Father Emperor, he..."

Wu Ling's voice became weaker and weaker, to the point where one couldn't make out what she was saying, even when close to her lips.

...

Inside Duke Zhen's Mansion.
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Outside Cheng Guang's bedroom.

Ning Qianxue, gazing towards Cheng Guang's bedroom and feeling the terrifyingly vast aura, couldn't help but murmur,

"One breath emits a sword light for three thousand miles, one sword slashes across the sky eliminating twelve autumns, cutting through the mortal world like a snowy scene."

"Even the legendary celestial swordsmen don't possess such a demeanor."

Qin Yanqiu beside Ning Qianxue nodded slightly, her cool eyes sparkling with a peculiar luster, as if she was puzzled why Cheng Guang could suddenly unleash such a powerful aura.

Just when she was about to say something, she suddenly turned her head, looking outside the courtyard.

Qin Yanqiu saw numerous figures suddenly appearing not far from Duke Zhen's Mansion.

These figures seemed to come from different formidable powers, their auras varied, but they were all looking towards Cheng Guang's location with an extremely astonished gaze.

Some among them wanted to approach.

But before they could get anywhere close to Duke Zhen's Mansion, a shadow flickered forth, bringing a streak of cold light, blocking the incoming strong forces outside the mansion.

The sounds of the Qi exploding from battle outside Duke Zhen's Mansion were endless.

A few moments later,

Qin Beifeng walked in slowly from the corner of the shaded path outside the courtyard.

"Someone wanted to force their way into Duke Zhen's Mansion, seeking to discover the Princely Heir's information," he remarked.

Qin Beifeng just quietly leaned against a willow tree in the yard, his eyes slightly closed, a sword cradled in his arms.

Qin Beifeng stood there quietly.

The many strong presences secretly trying to slip into Duke Zhen's Mansion to gather intelligence, upon noticing Qin Beifeng's figure, involuntarily felt a cold shiver, their bodies instinctively sensing a chill.

Qin Beifeng alone was deterring most of the prying eyes that lurked around.