I manage female characters in all the heavens.

He was terrified because he realized he had provoked a being he could not afford to offend.

An army of 50,000, equipped with cannons, powerful bows and crossbows, and elite warriors from the Eastern Depot, was actually defeated head-on by a single person.

This goes beyond being described as "amazing"; it's inhuman, something that needs to be compared to historical figures and legendary characters.

He recalled how furious he had been when he first received that rumor, how much he wanted to tear Yingri to pieces.

But now, he only feels waves of lingering fear.

He now deeply regrets his actions, realizing he shouldn't have attacked Yingri because of the rumors.

Now, not only have we failed to kill her, but we've also offended such a powerful, demonic figure. We've really lost out big time.

“Master…” a foreman cautiously raised his head, “That Demon Lord Ying Ri… we still have to continue…”

"Continue your mother's head!" Liu happy suddenly waved his hand, almost scaring the foreman out of his wits. "Are you deaf? Didn't you hear me? Fifty thousand elite troops from Jiangdong couldn't defeat her! What do you expect me to fight with? Huh?"

The entire Eastern Depot had more than 10,000 people, of whom 7,000 or 8,000 were martial artists and the rest were civil servants.

If such strength were combined, it would certainly be an unparalleled force in the martial arts world.

However, he was still not qualified to face Yingri, who could rout an entire army by himself.

Moreover, the people of the Eastern Depot mainly existed as spies. Although they were martial artists, they were not necessarily stronger than the Jiangdong Army in a direct confrontation.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

Anger is useless, fear is useless, the most important thing now is—how to end this.

The mistake has been made, and an apology will obviously not be of any use.

If Yingri were simply strong and all alone, he could still find a way to deal with her; at worst, he could truly acknowledge her as his godmother.

The problem is that she is the third master of the Yihua Palace, and is an enemy of the Eastern Depot.

The enmity between the two sides has been completely established and cannot be resolved.

But keep fighting? With what can we fight?

After much painful reflection, Liu happy decided to first take out the table-flipping device.

The defeat of the 50,000-strong army did not deter Liu happy. The Jiangdong garrison was undoubtedly an elite force, and its artillery power was devastating, but it was ultimately not the court's true trump card.

This new type of army is fine in familiar naval battles and land battles with favorable winds, but it is indeed not strong enough when facing adverse winds on unfamiliar land. The fact that it was defeated after losing a few thousand men is proof of this.

The reason why the imperial court was able to govern all regions was not because of the troops stationed in Jiangdong, but because of the other imperial armies stationed on the frontiers and in the central government.

That was a military legion of warriors built by the imperial court at great expense, equipped with specially made armor and weapons. When they formed a battle formation, each of them was comparable to a third-rate master and was invincible.

The capital city is protected by the "Dragon Soaring Army," which numbers only 20,000 but is stronger than 500,000 regular, battle-hardened elite troops.

Previously, when Liu happy provoked Yihua Palace so much, Yaoyue, with her fiery temper, didn't rush into the palace to kill him directly, precisely because this army was guarding the capital, and she also found it troublesome.

The other "White Edge Army," "Earthquake Army," and "Prairie Fire Army" are also forces no weaker than the Dragon Soaring Army, guarding the borders of the world and suppressing all those who resist.

These four armies were the pillars of the imperial court's power to suppress the martial world and intimidate all sides.

If these armies were to intervene, killing a peerless master like Ying Ri would not be impossible, provided they paid a certain price.

However, these four armies were too important for Liu happy to be directly mobilized, even though he enjoyed the emperor's great trust.

Even the emperor could not directly control them; they could only be mobilized after being reviewed and approved by the court.

Liu happy paced back and forth in the hall several times before suddenly stopping, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.

"Since we've already torn off all pretense, let's go all the way."

He turned around and glanced at the crowd below: "Pass down the order that, from today onwards, all of the Eastern Depot's operations in the martial arts world are to be suspended. All personnel currently on missions outside the capital are to be recalled and brought back to the capital to await further orders."

Everyone was taken aback.

"Master...this is going to..."

"I'm going to push forward something big," Liu happy said, emphasizing each word. "I'm going to use war after war to force the court to make a decision."

He intends to use his extensive network of contacts and resources accumulated over the years, as well as leverage over some officials in the imperial court, to launch a major purge targeting the martial arts world.

He included Yingri and Yihua Palace in the purge list, using the power of the entire court to help him eliminate his major enemy.

Of course, by doing so, he would be unable to reap the benefits of suppressing the martial arts world and expand his power.

But right now, dealing with Yingri and Yihua Palace is the priority.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze dark: "The power of the martial arts world has grown too fast in recent years."

"The last time the martial arts world was cleansed was a hundred years ago during the previous dynasty. Now, a hundred years have passed, and the new dynasty has been established for more than 60 years. With the long period of peace, the power of the martial arts world has grown rapidly and is gradually getting out of control. It is indeed time to cleanse it up."

A demon-slaying alliance can easily muster an army of tens of thousands of warriors. If they were to gather the power of the entire martial arts world, what would become of them?

Several peerless masters who could fight armies alone have emerged. If they are not purged and suppressed, it is uncertain whether the imperial court or the martial arts world will have the final say in the future.

This is something that aligns with the interests of the imperial court, and it will have to be done sooner or later. It shouldn't be too difficult for him to push it forward.

He turned around, looked at the crowd, and said in a low, chilling voice: "The late emperor once had this idea, but failed to carry it out for various reasons. Now, the sudden emergence of that Sun-Reflecting Demon has given the court an excellent reason."

"The growing power of the martial arts world has become a major threat to the imperial court. Eliminating Yingri is merely a side effect; the real goal is to cleanse and suppress the martial arts world!"

"This matter is of great importance, and we need to mobilize all our resources to push it forward." He paused, his voice becoming even lower, "From today onwards, the struggle between the Eastern Depot and the Yihua Palace will be temporarily suspended. Recall all our personnel and devote all our efforts to planning this matter."

The crowd below responded in unison and withdrew.

Liu happy stood alone in the empty lobby, gazing at the darkening sky outside the window, a ruthless glint in his eyes.

Yingri, we admit, you are indeed very strong.

But no matter how strong you are, can you be stronger than the entire imperial court?

Embroidered jade valley, moved flower palace.

Today, the Yihua Palace is a sea of ​​joy.

"Have you heard? Have you heard? The Third Master in Anqing single-handedly defeated 50,000 troops of the Eastern Depot!"

"I heard! Of the 50,000 men who fled back, less than 30,000 did! Wang Weiyang, the leader of the Jiangdong branch of the Eastern Depot, had his head chopped off by the Third Palace Master and hung on the city wall!"

"My God...that's an army of 50,000! And cannons too! How did the Third Palace Master manage that?"

"I know that the Third Palace Master is a peerless martial artist and knows magic!"

"The Third Palace Master is too amazing! She hasn't even arrived in Jiangdong yet, and she's already wiped out the Jiangdong branch! She actually completed the task assigned by the First Palace Master so casually!"

"She not only completed the mission, she exceeded expectations! The Grand Palace Master only said to destroy the Jiangdong branch, but the Third Palace Master went even further and wiped out the entire army!"

"I told you long ago that the Third Palace Master is no ordinary person! Didn't you see how she mastered the Mingyu Skill to the fourth level in less than an hour when she first arrived at the Yihua Palace? Her talent is simply that of a fairy descended from heaven!"

"Perhaps the Third Palace Master has already mastered the Mingyu Skill to the highest level, the ninth level. If he can reach four levels in an hour, he should be at least at the ninth level in three months!"

"Yes, yes, that's entirely possible! And the Third Palace Master is such a good person! He never puts on airs, he's kind and approachable to us disciples, we can play together, and he often gives us pointers on martial arts! Unlike..."

The words came to an abrupt halt.

The disciple who spoke looked around to make sure no one from the Grand Palace Master's faction was nearby before lowering his voice to say:

"Unlike the First Palace Master, who always has a cold face and is always ready to kill, unlike the Third Palace Master who is so sunny and cheerful."

If word gets out, inviting the moon is not as good as reflecting the sun!

"I feel that the Third Palace Mistress is the most suitable person to lead us! If she were to take charge of the Flower Palace, things would definitely be much better than they are now!"

"Shh—! Are you out of your mind?! How dare you say something like that!"

"What are you afraid of! I'm telling the truth! No matter how powerful the Grand Palace Master is, can she fight against an army of 50,000 by herself? Would she dare to destroy the Jiangdong branch of the Eastern Depot?"

"All she does all day is practice martial arts and throw tantrums in the palace. When has she ever made such a great contribution to Yihua Palace?"

Ahem, don't say things that are detrimental to unity.

"And what about the Second Palace Master? What do you all think of him?"

"Hmm... The Second Palace Mistress is undoubtedly an excellent deputy, and I admire her!"

"Well said, I admire you too!"

"Me too!"

Lianxing, who happened to be passing by, made a loud footstep, scaring away her disciples who loved her but did not support her.

Damn it, I'm furious!

But she suppressed the discussion in one place. How could she, in such a large place as Yihua Palace, run around all day to forcibly silence people?

Everyone should still have something to say.

"In this battle, our Yihua Palace has finally regained its dignity in front of the Eastern Depot!"

"Furthermore, I've heard that the Eastern Depot has begun to shrink its influence and is avoiding conflict with us. This clearly indicates that they've admitted defeat!"

"Really? That's wonderful! So many of our sisters have died in the past two months, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief!"

"This is all thanks to the Third Palace Master! If she hadn't single-handedly defeated the Eastern Depot's army, how could the Eastern Depot have possibly admitted defeat?"

"Long live the Third Palace Master!"

Similar conversations echoed in every corner of the Yihua Palace, and couldn't be stopped.

The disciples gathered in twos and threes in the corridors, gardens, and training grounds, discussing the Third Palace Master of Yingri, who was far away in Jiangnan, their tone full of admiration and respect.

Even the elders, who were usually stern and unsmiling, had to admit in private conversations that Yingri had indeed made an unparalleled contribution to Yihua Palace in this battle.

If we're talking about contributions to this battle, Yingri alone accounts for 80% of the entire Yihua Palace!

These words inevitably reached the ears of some people, after all, some people are highly skilled and have exceptionally good hearing.

Chapter 127 Even the Heretical Path Has to Stand Up and Save the World

Inviting the Moon Palace.

Yaoyue sat on the cold white jade throne of the palace master, expressionless. The chill emanating from her body caused the temperature in the entire hall to drop by more than ten degrees.

In the center of the hall, three disciples of the Yihua Palace knelt. They were the same people who had just been discussing that "the Third Palace Master is more suitable to rule the Yihua Palace than the First Palace Master."

At this moment, their faces were deathly pale, their bodies were trembling, and they didn't even dare to lift their heads.

Yaoyue spoke slowly, her voice devoid of any warmth: "Just now, you said you wanted Yingri to rule the Yihua Palace?"

The leading female disciple trembled and quickly kowtowed, "Great Palace Master, spare my life! I spoke carelessly and had no intention of disrespecting you!"