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The imperial edict appeared in the sky above all sixty-two prefectures and thousands of cities of the Great Zhou Dynasty, as if it had descended from the heavens.

Whether they were ordinary people or cultivators in the city, they all looked up at the contents of the imperial edict, and a look of horror gradually appeared on their faces.

Duke, after so many years, such an extremely high honor has been bestowed upon us again.

The Great Zhou Dynasty did not have kings of different surnames; the title of Duke was already the highest rank.

"The Fang family is already the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, so why would they be granted the title of Duke of Zhenyuan?"

"Yes, this is the first time I've heard of someone being granted both the title of Duke and the title of Marquis. Who is this Marquis Xiaoyao?"

The territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty was vast, and the influence of the Fang family in the prefecture cities was far less than that of the Fang family in the capital.

After all, their ancestors followed the late emperor in establishing the dynasty and made pioneering contributions. Their disciples were spread all over the world, and their reputation was renowned.

"Immediately have the person in charge stationed in the capital send back a message to find out what's going on!"

Almost every powerful family or sect in the major cities leaves "eyes" in the capital to keep an eye on things.

However, the current situation is that many people in the capital are still in a state of confusion.

Because of the time lag in information dissemination, Emperor Hongtai, Li Chengxian, and others relied on spiritual treasures to travel quickly to Qinghai City.

Only neighboring cities knew about the events that had occurred in Qinghai City, and sooner, perhaps even the neighboring prefectural city.

The grand gesture of Emperor Hongtai issuing imperial edicts, which was rapidly disseminated to all sides, was something that only emperors throughout history could accomplish through special means.

After several days of waiting.

The capital city authorities have received confirmation.

Fang Yuan's name is prominently displayed on the page, followed by calamities and auspicious omens...

And the appearance of important figures such as the Palace Master of Qingyun Academy, the current Emperor, the elders of Qingyun Sect, and the Sect Master's Uncle!

"The dynasty is about to change!"

A hereditary duke trembled as he read the intelligence report from his subordinates, as if he were present at the scene.

"A Golden Core True Monarch, that's a huge amount of weight and influence. No wonder His Majesty bestowed upon him the title of Duke."

"But the Fang family of the county town has no merits or contributions."

A younger man nearby couldn't help but speak up: "Moreover, isn't it unfair to bestow the title of First-Class Marquis upon Fang Yuan simply because of his exceptional talent?"

The old duke sighed inwardly, unsure whether he was surprised by Fang Yuan's talent or worried about the future of his household.

Each generation is worse than the last; there's no comparison!

"You are still young and do not know how much energy the Golden Core possesses. In addition to cultivation, you should also broaden your horizons."

Upon receiving the news, other prominent families in the capital couldn't help but sigh, realizing that the rise of the Fang family in the county town was unstoppable.

"Such a young marquis is unprecedented in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

"Qingyun Academy had a keen eye, ranking Fang Yuan third early on. But now it seems that was too low."

"Fang Yuan is so young, yet his talent is so extraordinary; his future is limitless!"

Fang Yuan's name was once again placed on the desks of the most powerful figures in the capital, this time including Fang Zhongwu and the Fang family.

But compared to the previous two times.

This time, the impact is even more profound.

After all, it was personally bestowed by Emperor Hongtai, and the throne of the Great Zhou Dynasty ultimately belonged to the Li family.

And so.

This influential figure, who never set foot in the capital, was mentioned repeatedly, stirring up the heavens and earth of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

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Let's go back to the day the imperial decree was issued, in Qinghai City.

The moment the imperial edict was issued, the entire county was in an uproar, with commotion and astonishment filling the air.

Although the cultivators here are far less knowledgeable and less thoughtful than the powerful figures in the capital.

But they have one consensus.

From this point forward, the Fang family's development will enter an unprecedented period of rapid growth, unstoppable by anyone.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Fang Zhongwu nodded. With his cultivation level and strength, it was impossible for him to perform a grand ceremony; he treated Emperor Hongtai as an equal.

He didn't care about worldly fame, but living in a secular dynasty meant he had to abide by the rules.

The family still needs these titles; they are beneficial and have no drawbacks. The resources can also benefit all family members, so why not?

"Lord Xiaoyao, you may visit the palace sometime and offer your guidance to my offspring."

Emperor Hongtai said with a smile, "They really admire you."

"I am deeply grateful for Your Majesty's favor." Fang Yuan cupped his hands and said, "Your princes are all exceptionally intelligent; let us exchange ideas."

Emperor Hongtai was always known for his solemn and dignified demeanor, and Prefect Liuyun had never seen such a scene before, so he was stunned.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Emperor Hongtai returned to his carriage and made a grand entrance as he left the skies above Qinghai City.

However, before leaving, he also left a message for the Prefect of Liuyun County.

"I remember that there were also some disciples of the Fang family at Qingyun Academy."

Li Cheng, who was the last one left, expressed goodwill by smiling and saying, "We can visit each other more often and communicate more."

"Fang Yuan, if you ever encounter any trouble or difficulties in the future, you can come to me."

Compared to the title bestowed by Emperor Hongtai, Li Chengxian's statements and promises carried far more weight.

He is a Golden Core True Monarch.

If we truly maintain a long-term friendly relationship with the Fang family, even the royal family would be very wary of us.

Of course, Li Chengxian's humble attitude was mainly due to Gu Fengyang's instructions before his departure.

Whether he can return to the Qingyun Sect in the future depends mainly on Fang Yuan.

"I do have something I need your help with, senior."

Li Chengxian was slightly surprised, but remained calm and said, "Speak freely."

"The family has some outstanding disciples whom we would like to send to Qingyun Academy for further studies. Why don't we introduce them to the Palace Master?"

Fang Yuan certainly looked down on Qingyun Academy, but the younger generation of his family still needed such an opportunity.

For a family to maintain its prosperity, it is important that the younger generation leads the way, but the rest of the family must also keep up to avoid a generational gap.

Li Chengxian thought it was something very important.

Admitting some students through special admissions is no problem at all; it's a piece of cake.

"Old He, I'm leaving this matter to you," Li Cheng instructed first, giving the Fang family ample face.

Regardless of the quality of the students, it wouldn't hurt to do them a favor.

"Then thank you very much, Palace Master."

The two of them decided on a group of disciples to enter Qingyun Academy in just a few words, which made many young talents below very envious.

It's important to know that Qingyun Academy also has very strict admission standards, adhering to the principle of "better to have none than to admit bad ones."

Even the royal family finds it difficult to get in through connections, which shows how much influence Fang Yuan has now.

"The young master still remembers us!"

"If I can complete my studies at Qingyun Academy and return, I will be able to become famous throughout the world."

The younger generation of the Fang family were extremely excited, and their gazes toward Fang Yuan were filled with admiration, elevating him to an unparalleled position in their hearts.

"Then I'll take my leave."

After nodding to Fang Zhongwu, Li Cheng piloted the small boat, transforming into a streak of light and disappearing...