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Both the inner and outer walls of the imperial city have teleportation arrays leading to various locations.

In the vast territory of the Great Xia Dynasty, spanning nearly ten million kilometers in each direction, even cultivators below the Celestial Realm would be unable to travel without a teleportation array.

Trying to traverse the entire Great Xia Dynasty was also an extremely painful task.

Rumble!!

The four teams, each with a size of a thousand, caused a huge commotion in the inner city.

"What's wrong with the Heavenly Punishment Division? Why have they suddenly mobilized so many people?"

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"Unbelievable! Even that old codger Mu Wenhan is personally leading the team?"

Various divine senses communicated in the air, monitoring these four elite teams of the Heavenly Punishment Division.

Some people quickly recalled whether they had offended Niou recently!

After all, everyone knows who's behind the Heavenly Punishment Division!

Although they are currently under house arrest, they have not loosened their control over the Heavenly Punishment Division in the slightest.

Suddenly, a divine sense trembled violently.

"Hiss... When did the Heavenly Punishment Division get so many unfamiliar cultivators?"

Upon hearing this, those powerful individuals who had been preoccupied with the discussion and hadn't paid attention became even more aware.

They instantly looked towards the Heavenly Punishment Division's team, and then various gasps rang out.

"Two grandmasters?"

Eighteen Grandmasters...

"No, they have even more people at the Purple Mansion Realm..."

"None of the four teams are below the Innate Realm?"

"This...this..."

The numerous divine senses ceased communicating; they were at a loss for words.

A year ago, the Heavenly Punishment Division only had one or two big cats; the rest couldn't even hold up a proper facade!

Suddenly, a divine consciousness smiled!

"Hehe! Hasn't King Qiong been withholding resources from others?"

"It seems that the Heavenly Punishment Division can develop without the resources of the imperial court..."

The devastating impact of these words shook all the forces currently focused on divine punishment!

Suddenly, a loud 'bang' rang out inside the Qiongwang Mansion!

"Damn it, I've become a laughingstock again today..."

"Niou, you really deserve to die!"

The subordinates around him didn't dare to breathe loudly, for fear of attracting the attention of the King.

"Speak up, are you all mute?"

"Didn't you say that cutting off the Heavenly Punishment Division's resource supply would limit their development?!"

At this moment, even the King himself was unwilling to admit that he felt a slight fear towards his younger brother!

The previous suppression from all sides not only failed to work, but instead spread his fame throughout the government and the public.

And even his own desperate measures failed to cut off the Heavenly Punishment Bureau's path!

So, what other methods within the rules are there now to suppress the powerful Niou?

Just then, a figure rushed in.

"Your Highness, reliable sources indicate that the Heavenly Punishment Division is heading to the Four Provinces of Eternal Prosperity, preparing to reclaim control of their branch offices!"

Swish!Swish!Swish!

A dozen or so eyes turned to the newcomer, and everyone suddenly realized, "So that's why there was such a commotion this time."

"Your Highness, the Heavenly Punishment Division is courting death this time!"

"The various branches across the four states are all backed by major powers!"

"No one will give up!"

King Qiong's eyes suddenly lit up. "Send orders to our men, instructing them to withstand the pressure from the other side!"

"If necessary, make them reveal my identity as the King!"

"Hahaha! Niou is getting anxious; there's only a little over a year left!"

Everyone immediately showered him with flattery, saying, "Your Highness's idea is brilliant! Your Highness's idea is ingenious!"

Meanwhile, all the major powers in the imperial city also knew the purpose of the Heavenly Punishment Division.

Just as the King of the Sky's subordinates said, no one would relinquish the power of the Heavenly Punishment Division's branch.

Not only because the power of the Heavenly Punishment Division has been restored, but more importantly because it is a springboard to control the headquarters!

Fortresses are often easier to breach from within!

Moreover, the status of the four major states is second only to that of Xia State.

Eastern King: Pass on my order to withstand the pressure from the Heavenly Punishment Division and reveal my identity if necessary!

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Prince Ling: I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but this time you've truly incurred the wrath of the masses...

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Crown Prince Xia Linyuan: My dear brother, why are you struggling so much...?

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Inside the residence of Xia Qiming, the first crown prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, his many advisors were discussing this matter.

"Your Highness, we must not allow the Heavenly Punishment Division to take back the various branches of the Heavenly Punishment Division in the four states so easily."

"Otherwise, our strategic deployment across the four states will be significantly impacted!"

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"Yes, Your Highness. Prince Ren has no right to compete, so with no worries about the future, he leaves no room for maneuver in his actions!"

Xia Qiming understood what his subordinates meant; he certainly knew the importance of the four prefectures.

No one dared to gamble on whether the Heavenly Punishment Division would use the power of its branches to reorganize various regions once it regained control.

"We will not participate this time, and I have no interest in controlling the Heavenly Punishment Division!"

Well, once everyone heard these words, they knew that they couldn't change the Crown Prince's decision.

But thinking about it, it makes sense; their own crown prince has no need to control the Heavenly Punishment Bureau.

Because his influence extended not only to the imperial court, but also deeply into the army!

Who could blame him when his maternal family was the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion, the most powerful family in the Great Xia Dynasty!

In the palace, Emperor Xia did not look at the four teams of the Heavenly Punishment Division, but rather at the direction of the Prince Ren's residence.

His eyes held a hint of exploration, and a deep calmness!

"Why do you think the Heavenly Punishment Division's strength has increased so rapidly?"

Wu Ji, Lu Nanyue, Han Tianye, and Gao Zhan, the head of the Censorate, were also puzzled at this moment.

Even though the Heavenly King had cut off the Heavenly Punishment Division's resource supply, why did the Heavenly Punishment Division still have the resources to recruit so many cultivators?

"Your Majesty... perhaps those cultivators admire His Highness Prince Ren..."

Xia Hongwu glanced at Lu Nanyue speechlessly. "Eunuch Lu, are you insulting the intelligence of everyone present?"

Ahem! Eunuch Lu quickly lowered his head and remained silent.

"Interesting. I'm increasingly looking forward to his performance!"

"Let's just watch how things unfold quietly. Someone, come here!"

"Send an order to the governors of each state, prefects, county magistrates, city lords, and the commanders of the garrison troops, that they must not participate in this matter."

"Those who violate this rule will be dismissed from their posts!"

The four people below exchanged a glance, all knowing that His Majesty was deliberately taking sides again!

It should be noted that many officials in the four prefectures have been won over by the princes.

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Suddenly, figures flew out from the teleportation array in Changzhou City.

Those around instantly narrowed their eyes, exclaiming, "The...Heavenly...Punishment...Division!"

To those around them, the people from the Heavenly Punishment Division were terrifyingly imposing!

These people, dressed in black and gold armor with the three large golden characters "Heavenly Punishment Division" embroidered on their chests, and wearing black cloaks with gold trim, stood before the teleportation array with their hands on the swords at their waists!

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of the members of the Heavenly Punishment Division.

"Brother Mu, how have you been?" Yan Congyun, the governor of Changzhou, looked at Mu Wenhan with a complicated expression.

"You're too kind, Governor Yan." Mu Wenhan's tone was filled with a faint sense of estrangement.

Yan Congyun took a deep breath. "Brother Mu, are we really going to disregard everything?"

A flicker of memory crossed Mu Wenhan's eyes, then he said coldly:

"Lord Yan, are you trying to stop me?"