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"That's right, my surname is Su, Su Feiyang." Su Feiyang nodded, noticing Situ Chengjun's doubts, and quickly added, "Brother, rest assured, I have no relation to that Eunuch Su from the library. We are not from the same clan and have no connection whatsoever. I will not secretly help him."

He deliberately concealed his connection with Su Mu—he knew that if Situ Chengjun knew that he had interacted with Su Mu, he would become suspicious, which would affect their cooperation and be counterproductive.

"In that case, I'm relieved." Situ Chengjun breathed a sigh of relief, his tone softening considerably. "Brother Su, when shall we make our move?"

"The timing of our action is up to you, brother," Su Feiyang said with a smile. "After all, you are in the palace and are the Emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty. You have control over the situation in the palace, making it easier for you to arrange manpower and find the most suitable time to strike, avoiding alerting the enemy."

"Alright, then I'll make the arrangements." Situ Chengjun nodded, his expression becoming cautious. "Brother Su, could we make a soul oath? It's not that I don't trust you, but we're not familiar with each other, nor are we from the same clan. Only by making a soul oath can we be completely at ease and avoid any unforeseen circumstances in the future."

Once a soul oath is made, it cannot be broken. If it is broken, one will suffer a backlash from the soul and be annihilated. This is the most solemn oath in the cultivation world and the best proof of mutual trust.

"No problem!" Su Feiyang agreed without hesitation. "Brother, rest assured, since I have agreed to join forces with you, I will never go back on my word. I have made a soul oath to put your mind at ease."

As soon as they finished speaking, the two raised their hands simultaneously, gathering their soul power and silently reciting a soul oath. Invisible soul imprints quietly formed between them—from this day forward, the two would officially become allies, working together to deal with Su Mu and reclaim the treasure. If either of them broke the oath, they would be punished by heaven and their souls would be scattered.

At this moment, the two of them made a solemn oath with their souls as the bond, each word resounding with conviction. If they dared to break this oath, they would suffer the calamity of being annihilated in both body and soul, with no chance of reincarnation!

Besides agreeing to join forces to eliminate Su Mu, the two also agreed that after Su Mu was eliminated, all the treasures in his possession would be divided equally between them, with no one allowed to keep any for themselves or go back on their word.

The oath of the soul is no small matter. Once it is made, one's own consciousness will resonate with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and the rules of Heaven and Earth will imprint the oath mark on the primordial spirit. If either party breaks the oath, the great power of Heaven and Earth will descend instantly, directly annihilating the flame of their soul and severing all their life force.

Both were True Martial Realm experts from ten thousand years ago, with their soul realms being roughly equal. Their divine senses locked onto and monitored each other, making it impossible for either of them to cheat or secretly break their oath. Only by keeping their promises could they protect themselves.

"To prevent the secret from being leaked, I will no longer send anyone to contact Brother Su." After making the oath, Situ Chengjun composed himself and solemnly instructed, "Brother Su only needs to observe secretly outside the palace. Once there is any unusual activity or a major battle breaks out in the palace, that will be my signal to take action. At that time, Brother Su can fly directly into the palace and join forces with me to kill Su Mu."

"Understood!" Su Feiyang nodded in agreement without any objection, his tone resolute. "I will find a secluded place outside the palace to await orders. I will not miss the opportunity, nor will I jeopardize the important task of joining forces to eliminate the enemy."

Having reached an agreement, the two said no more. Situ Chengjun was the first to stand up, straighten his casual clothes, and quietly leave the restaurant's private room. Using his cultivation to conceal his aura and avoid being seen along the way, he quickly returned to the palace, changed into his dragon robe, and pretended to be nonchalant as he continued to handle palace affairs.

Su Feiyang did not linger in the restaurant. He picked up the hot tea on the table, took a sip, suppressed his thoughts, and then got up and left. His figure disappeared into the night in a flash. Not long after, he arrived at Laifu Inn, which was his temporary lodging and a secret stronghold that he had secretly set up.

"Ancestor, has the new emperor agreed to join forces with us?" As soon as Su Feiyang entered the room, Meng Ling immediately stood up, her face full of urgency and anticipation, and hurriedly stepped forward to ask.

Her two sons, Su Zhe and Su Kuan, also gathered around, their eyes filled with anticipation as they stared intently at Su Feiyang, waiting for his answer—the three of them were determined to avenge Su Qingshan, and Su Mu was their irreconcilable enemy.

Su Feiyang smiled confidently, slowly sat down, and said with a self-assured tone, "He had no choice but to agree."

Seeing the three men's puzzled expressions, he slowly explained, "Situ Chengjun already harbored resentment towards Su Mu. Furthermore, during the trip to Huitai County, he went to great lengths only to have Su Mu steal the treasure that should have been his. He already hates Su Mu to the core and wishes he could get rid of him as soon as possible. However, he also knows that he has no chance of defeating Su Mu on his own. My initiative to come to him to form an alliance is exactly what he wants, so naturally he will not refuse."

"That's fantastic!" Su Zhe exclaimed excitedly, brimming with confidence. "With two True Martial Realm ancestors from ten thousand years ago joining forces, even if Su Mu has some skill, he's doomed! Then, we can avenge Grandpa and reclaim everything that belongs to us!"

Su Kuan and Meng Ling nodded in agreement, their faces showing relieved smiles, as if a huge weight had been lifted from their hearts. The three of them, mother and sons, were filled with thoughts of revenge, but Su Feiyang's thoughts were completely different from theirs—he did not truly want to avenge Su Qingshan. If he were truly focused on revenge, he would not have sent Su Zhe into the palace to invite Su Mu to meet him.

Initially, Su Feiyang wanted to win over Su Mu, and even attempted to control Su Mu, using Su Mu's strength to achieve his own goals; but now, his thoughts have changed, and what he truly covets is the treasure in Su Mu's possession, especially that powerful and extremely rare golden-feathered bird!

Night fell quickly, and a cold wind blew through the window, carrying a chill. This night, which harbored hidden dangers, soon passed quietly.

The following day at noon, the sun shone brightly, its golden rays bathing every corner of the palace in warmth. Inside the gatehouse of the library, Su Mu was dining with Xiao Anran and Zheng He. On the table were a few simple dishes, plain yet refreshing.

Just then, a series of footsteps sounded, and Situ Chengjun, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, arrived in the library with Xiao Anxun, Li Lianqing, and several royal family experts, breaking the tranquility of the place.

"Eunuch Su works tirelessly day and night, devoting himself to the Great Qian Dynasty. It's far too frugal for him to eat such simple meals!" Situ Chengjun said with a fake smile, taking out a crystal jade bottle from his sleeve and gently placing it on the dining table. He said in a "kind" tone, "I have a bottle of my treasured wine here, which I bestow upon Eunuch Su as a token of my appreciation."