Transmigrating over ten thousand years late, I was forced to become a mighty presence

Chapter 505: Chapter 223: The Return of Heavenly Fate_1

Before today, there had been no consensus on the existence of the Supreme Taoist, even the upper echelons of the Imperial Capital were only half-convinced.

After all, under the erosion of ten thousand years, even the Immortal Realm powerful experts had hardly any who could safely endure several periods of Spirit Energy depletion, let alone the Supreme Taoist who hadn’t reached the Immortal realm ten thousand years ago.

And even if the Supreme Taoist truly accomplished the Earth Immortal Path, it would be difficult to move about freely in the present world where the laws of heaven and earth are incomplete. The rumors about the Supreme Taoist were too absurd and laughable in the eyes of many dignitaries.

Yet today, as the Blazing Dragon Carriage entered the Imperial Capital, every Regional Governor, provincial aristocratic family, and even the Imperial Astronomical Bureau’s Superintendent personally paid a visit.

This phenomenon firmly validated the existence of the Supreme Taoist.

Moreover, some people connected the visiting Regional Governors and provincial aristocratic families with past events like the flooding in Qing Province, the Yunfu demon horde’s revolt, the Cultivation Conference in Cang Province, and the happenings of the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land on North Mang Mountain.

Only then did everyone astonishingly realize that the Supreme Taoist’s journey through the world was actually tied to so many major events, some of which were significant enough to shake the structure of Great Xia’s Imperial Court.

The cultivation and methods of the Supreme Taoist were far beyond everyone’s imagination.

During this process, they also connected the Falling Clouds Sect, which once dominated the Cultivation Conference, with the Supreme Taoist’s sect, further confirming that Gong Buyu, who suppressed the four great prodigies with her own power, was indeed a disciple who received the Supreme Taoist’s personal coaching.

Du Yuan’s expression was grave, whereas the nearby Zhou Heng was completely dumbfounded.

He was merely following the Crown Prince’s order to facilitate the destruction of the Enlightenment Pavilion during the struggle between the true teachings of his sect and the prodigies of the Imperial Capital.

Upon learning that Gong Buyu had resolved the situation, he wanted to suppress her to show goodwill to the Crown Prince, never expecting it would involve the daughter of an Immortal.

Even if the current world could not support the advent of Immortals, Immortals were still Immortals. Their every word and action could represent Rongcheng’s Fine Jade Grotto Heavens and even affect the decision-making of the entire sect community.

He, a mere inspector in the Imperial Capital Marketplace, might be a figure of authority, but he was less than an ant in front of an Immortal. Great Xia would definitely not side with him over the dignity of an Immortal.

Especially after seeing Capital Governor Du Yuan’s hesitance upon learning of Gong Buyu’s identity, Zhou Heng realized his perilous position.@@novelbin@@

“I’ve already broken the rules by taking action without regard for them, and the Imperial Court clearly doesn’t have the high ground in this matter, especially considering that an Immortal stands behind the other party.

Lord Du must be considering how to concede by now. Once he makes a choice, my life will surely be in danger!”

“I must find a way to protect myself!”

Thoughts rapidly circulating in his mind, Zhou Heng hastily spoke out in a loud voice:

“Even if she is the dear disciple of the Master of Rongcheng’s Fine Jade Grotto Heavens, and even if she is the lone daughter of an Immortal, what of it?

This is Great Xia, the Imperial Capital!

She recklessly struck out in the marketplace, causing severe injuries to an inspector, already showing a blatant disregard for Great Xia’s laws. How can such a madwoman be let off easily?”

Inside the Enlightenment Pavilion, Xia Yunqiu, who was initially surprised by Gong Buyu’s identity, now had her expression change again.

“This is bad!”

Zhou Heng’s words were full of provocation, directly linking the severe injuries he received with Great Xia’s laws and the Imperial Court’s dignity.

At that moment, most of the onlooking crowd in the Imperial Capital marketplace were Great Xia cultivators who were completely unaware of the whole story and, hearing his words, began to echo in agreement.

“Well said!”

“What of an Immortal? This is the Imperial Capital, not a place for sect members to run wild.”

“His Majesty is about to reestablish all City Gods and create the incense offering magic domain. They are just minor grotto heavens that can be extinguished in the flick of a finger.”

“Violating Great Xia’s laws, she must be severely punished!”

The many onlooking cultivators became agitated, and Du Yuan’s gaze suddenly shifted, his eyes turning cold as he looked toward Zhou Heng, whose limbs were devoid of life force. The oppression on the level of the Spirit Soul made Zhou Heng feel as if he had fallen into an ice pit.

Of course, Du Yuan could see through Zhou Heng’s petty scheme: trying to steer public sentiment to turn the whole affair into an issue that involved Imperial laws and dignity, forcing the Imperial Court to stand against Gong Buyu.

If this affair shifted from a personal vendetta to a matter involving Imperial laws, Zhou Heng saw a chance to save his life.

Feeling the mix of fear and hidden delight in Zhou Heng’s heart, Capital Governor Du Yuan harbored a sneer in his own.

If he were facing the offspring of any other Immortal, Great Xia’s Imperial Court might indeed cave under its own interests, allowing Zhou Heng to succeed.

But Gong Buyu’s identity was fundamentally different from that of ordinary Immortal offspring.

The reason, naturally, lay behind Gong Buyu’s mentor – the Supreme Taoist.

Thinking this, Du Yuan felt a trace of fear in his eyes.

Just a few hours ago, the existence of the Supreme Taoist was fully confirmed, reminding many ministers and nobles of a significant event that took place a year ago.

Back then, due to the Fifth Prince’s desire to meddle in the Cang Province Cultivation Conference, he allied with the head of the Nine Ministers, Yan Taichang, to spread the fallacious assertion that a mischievous deity was born in the Southern Three Provinces, which angered His Majesty.

The Imperial Astronomical Bureau’s Superintendent even accused Yan Taichang and the Fifth Prince of secretly trading with emissaries from Ying Island, attempting to obtain the Mount Tai Lord’s Decree, and cast them down into the dust.

The Fifth Prince, who had the capacity to contend for the throne, was put to death, and the head of the Nine Ministers, Yan Taichang, was thrown into the dungeon and subsequently committed suicide, along with the execution of his entire family. This was the most entangled major case on the court in the past few decades.

Everyone knew that even if the Fifth Prince and Yan Taichang were foolish, they would not possibly trade with the emissaries from Ying Island for the Mount Tai Lord’s Decree.