A Man in the Snow: Starting with a Sword Challenge to the Northern Liang Prince's Palace

Tai'an City, Liyang Dynasty.

Imperial Observatory.

With his white hair, Chen Wangzhi was constantly using the star chart in front of him to deduce the changes in the world's fortune. The 108 copper coins scattered on the table seemed to be an arrangement of fate, forming an expression that made him show fear.

"Your Excellency, the Imperial Censor requests your presence."

A eunuch arrived at the palace and was outside the gate delivering an imperial edict.

The old man shook his head and said, "I understand."

His gaze was fixed on the direction of the Shangyin Academy. The Ziwei Star had dimmed, and a rising crimson imperial star had appeared. It seemed that neither heaven nor earth could stop this.

The imperial aura has dimmed, and the imperial star has shifted.

Is Liyang facing a change of dynasty?

When he arrived at the Liyang Imperial Palace.

Having reigned for three years, Zhao Kai already possessed the aura of an emperor. He was diligently reviewing memorials when he saw the Director of the Imperial Observatory arrive. He put down his pen and said, "Director, you've arrived. Has the matter I asked you to observe been settled?"

"Your Majesty, we have not yet determined the person's true location. However, the Shangyin Academy has gained a new Grand Master, who is the real threat to Your Majesty."

Chen Wangzhi truthfully reported the results of his calculations to Emperor Zhao Kai of Liyang.

Zhao Kai frowned upon hearing this. What he was most worried about was not a mere priest. What could a mere priest possibly do?

He was worried about Ye Yun, who could kill Xu Xiao, destroy Xu Fengnian, and stir up the world.

Although this person mysteriously disappeared for three years after killing Xu Feng, he believed that he was not dead.

As long as Ye Yun is alive, his throne will be unstable, and he will have no peace of mind.

"What is the background of this Grand Master Ye Yu of Shangyin Academy?"

Zhao Kai asked again.

"Rumor has it that he is the disciple of the first generation of Zhang family saints, and even Qi Longyang, the Grand Master of Shangyin Academy, is headed by him."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kai felt even more uneasy.

It should be noted that Shangyin Academy is the highest institution of learning in Liyang. Since Yuan Benxi became the Imperial Tutor, Shangyin Academy has been under the control of Liyang.

But after he ascended the throne, it seemed as if he had escaped his control.

Zhao Kai knew that he was powerless to do anything about it. He had to face the covetous eyes of other members of the Zhao royal family and defend against the threats from Beiliang and Beimang.

At this moment, he already felt regret. Why did he have to step onto the throne in the first place? He should have fled far away from Liyang and become a carefree prince. Wouldn't that have been a terrible mistake?

Now we're truly in a bind.

At this moment, Ye Yun's clone, Ye Yu, left Shangyin Academy as an ordinary person and headed towards Jianzhou.

Along the way, I learned about the affairs of the martial arts world and the imperial court in recent years.

The martial arts world gained several sword immortals and martial arts masters. The death of the older generation of masters, such as Wang Xianzhi and Deng Tai'a, did not lead to the decline of the martial arts world. On the contrary, it became more prosperous.

The affairs of the imperial court were even more fascinating.

The first Liangmang campaign, which lasted for half a year, has now come to an end.

Although the Northern Mang army of one million, led by Dong Zhuo, inflicted heavy losses on the Northern Liang army, Chen Zhibao's army managed to forcefully stop the Northern Mang barbarians from advancing south.

Ultimately, at the cost of over 100,000 Northern Liang soldiers dying in battle across three continents, the lives of 350,000 Northern Mang soldiers were saved.

In this battle, Northern Liang can be considered the victor.

The Northern Liang, a single region, was at a significant disadvantage in terms of both military strength and resources, yet it ultimately managed to hold its ground against an entire nation.

During this period, most of the major forces watched the battle without offering any assistance. However, Zhao Kai was clever and specially promoted Chen Zhibao, providing the Northern Liang army with a considerable amount of food, supplies, and armor.

This was something Ye Yu hadn't expected, and it further demonstrated that although Zhao Kai wasn't very bright, he understood the key point.

The longer Northern Liang is destroyed, the more secure his throne will be.

It lasted for more than a month.

Ye Yu arrived at Mount Hui; he was going to see an old friend of the original body.

With Ye Yun's secret help, his disciple Xuan Yuan Qingfeng has almost completely taken control of the martial arts forces within Liyang.

The martial arts masters of Dongyue Sword Pool, led by Chai Qingshan, had already secretly helped Xuanyuan Huishan. Wudi City was nominally the city lord of Song Tinglu, but in reality, it was also Ye Yun's power.

With Chen Xiliang's advice and strategies, the Lu family in Jiangnan Dao became the largest literary clan in the entire Jiangnan Dao.

With the original body's memories, Ye Yu easily entered Huishan, where he found the same familiar bamboo house from years ago.

A figure flashed by, and a scholar holding a book appeared in front of Ye Yu.

"Young Master Ye, no, you are not him."

Xuanyuan Jingcheng looked at this person who resembled Ye Yun by seven or eight points, but whose aura was all righteous and righteous, clearly not Ye Yun.

"My name is Ye Yu. I am him, and yet I am not him."

Ye Yu bowed to Xuan Yuan Jingcheng.

"I read in a book this morning that there is a Taoist secret technique that can transform one breath into three pure ones. Is there really such a miraculous technique in the world? I have met Master Ye."

Xuanyuan Jingcheng also understood that the person in front of him was Ye Yun's clone. He was surprised that Ye Yun had clones.

He wasn't surprised at all. For someone who could kill Lü Zu and Wang Xianzhi and help him become a Confucian sage, such methods were quite normal.

"I wonder if Mr. Xuanyuan's promise is still valid."

Ye Yu smiled.

"It's naturally effective. I wonder if Master Ye is ready to begin?"

Although Xuanyuan Jingcheng has spent the last few years in the depths of Huishan Mountain, he is well-versed in the affairs of the world.

Since he had agreed to Ye Yun's wish, he would naturally do his best to help.

"Yes, the time is ripe. I wonder if you have any plans, sir?"

Ye Yu wanted to hear Xuan Yuan Jingcheng's thoughts.

"please!"

Xuanyuan Jingcheng gestured for Ye Yu to enter the bamboo house.

Ye Yu nodded. The moment he entered the bamboo house, he felt a Confucian aura lingering inside.

Unexpectedly, in just a few years, Xuanyuan Jingcheng actually mastered the art of controlling Qi and destiny.

Seeing that Ye Yu had discovered the secret, Xuan Yuan Jingcheng smiled and said, "It was just a spontaneous act, but I have to thank Young Master Ye for his help in making it possible today."

"My methods are wondrous, so naturally I am not weak."

After nodding, Xuanyuan Jingcheng waved his hand, and a map showing all the power structures in the world was hung in the air.

It was covered with tiny, densely packed characters, detailing the troop deployments and personnel allocations of these forces.

"My daughter Qingfeng, after becoming the leader of the martial arts alliance, I had her create a special dish. I still have to thank Young Master Ye for killing Yuan Benxi and taking in his old subordinates, which led to her achievements today."

Xuanyuan Jingcheng explained to Ye Yu.

To dominate the world, one cannot do without spies who can keep track of the movements of any force in the world at any time.

Ye Yu nodded in satisfaction and said, "As expected of the person I chose, he is indeed a great talent."

To contend for supremacy, capable and talented individuals are indispensable.

"You flatter me, Master Ye. Young Master Ye has already planned everything. I was merely using my talents."

Xuanyuan Jingcheng said modestly.

The two of them began their plan to change the world inside this bamboo house.