Chapter 365 - 356: The Qi Shu Theory Reappears

Chapter 365: Chapter 356: The Qi Shu Theory Reappears

They immediately understood that Fang Yang was about to select someone for the position of vice-marshal.

This was no ordinary title; it came with numerous benefits.

For example, it held an immense amount of qi shu.

This kind of qi shu was incredibly useful, even for a young Great Saint.

One must understand that there are also differences between young Great Saints.

With the blessing of such qi shu, it wasn’t impossible for someone to leap from the level of a Dongli to that of a Sen Wei!

Therefore, Fang Yang’s apparent intention to establish the post of vice-marshal was a massive opportunity for the three of them.

However, they now needed to compete for it!

Of course, simply having the chance to compete already spoke to their extraordinary capabilities and Fang Yang’s trust in them.

At that moment, the three of them—Su Xi, Linghe, and Jiuming—glanced at one another.

Their expressions were all extremely solemn.

Clearly, they knew how rare this opportunity was. It was a stroke of great fortune, and they would regret it for the rest of their lives if they didn’t give it their all!

Immediately after, the sound of rustling filled the air.

Under Fang Yang’s gaze, the three of them used their information-path techniques to inscribe their military philosophies and leadership principles onto blank jade slips, even including their past achievements and so on.

In short, everything they did was aimed at winning Fang Yang’s favor!

A quarter of an hour later, the three of them stopped writing around the same time and handed their jade slips to Fang Yang one after another.

Fang Yang delved into them, examining them with great care.

Su Xi had a calm and steady temperament. She advocated for a solid, stable approach, focusing on preventing their own side from making mistakes while gradually chipping away at the enemy forces.

Jiuming was full of sharp vigor. He advocated for leveraging their geographical advantages to strike proactively, like a swordsman aiming to kill the enemy with a single, powerful blow.

Linghe’s approach was all-encompassing, like the vast sea accepting a hundred rivers. He considered every aspect, not only wanting to secure the rear but also to strike proactively, adhering to the principle of adapting to changing circumstances.

After reviewing the three proposals, Fang Yang fell into deep thought, weighing his own considerations.

His behavior made the hearts of the three candidates pound wildly, their breathing quickening slightly.

He thought:

’Jiuming is full of sharp vigor. He sees the army as a Celestial Sword, always ready to be unsheathed. His ambition is too aggressive. He’s the first to be eliminated.’

’Linghe seems all-encompassing and adaptable, but how swift are the changes on a battlefield?’

’Linghe’s strategies would, on the contrary, give the enemy more opportunities.’

’His will is tenacious enough, but he lacks direction. He’s a first-rate general, but somewhat lacking as a marshal.’

’Su Xi’s steady and cautious methods, however, align perfectly with my own principles.’

’I never would have thought that she would be the one most suited to my intentions...’

After Fang Yang announced his decision, Su Xi, Linghe, and Jiuming each had different expressions.

Su Xi breathed a sigh of relief. Amidst her surprise, she found herself growing more curious about Fang Yang.

Because she knew that she and Fang Yang had a history of friction!

The other two, however, were not discouraged.

After all, Fang Yang had also promoted them slightly in rank.

Nevertheless, Su Xi was now the one closest to the center of power.

Half an hour later, the three of them left one by one.

At that moment, watching Su Xi’s slender figure depart, Fang Yang couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckle softly.

’With a single decision, I can sway the moods of three top-tier prodigies, heh.’

Power truly corrupts the heart so easily.

If he held malicious intent toward Su Xi like Chen Chenye did, he feared Su Xi would not have fared well at all.

But, in the end, he was not Chen Chenye.

...

"The ambush on Fang Yang... it failed completely!?"

The Great Sun Dragon Lady was filled with shock and disbelief.

But she also knew that Qi Xuanxian and Xiaoxi would never dare to deceive her.

In that instant, the Great Sun Dragon Lady’s expression flickered erratically.

Her mind raced, and one thing, in particular, came to the forefront: the *Qi Shu Theory*!

The *Qi Shu Theory* was a classic work from the Great Xuan Palace that gave a nearly comprehensive explanation of the relationship between the luck of heaven and earth, the luck of all living beings, and one’s own personal luck.

In the *Qi Shu Theory*, the example of the ’Ten Thousand Flames Saint Venerable’ and his fated nemesis, the ’Celestial Lotus Water Fairy,’ was cited.

Both were peerless prodigies of their era and enemies to one another.

At first, the Celestial Lotus Water Fairy didn’t take the Ten Thousand Flames Saint Venerable seriously, merely dispatching her subordinates to hunt him down repeatedly.

But the Ten Thousand Flames Saint Venerable used those repeated assassination attempts to temper himself, growing stronger with every battle.

In the end, the Ten Thousand Flames Saint Venerable turned the tables and killed her, even using the Celestial Lotus Water Fairy as a great medicinal catalyst to make the ultimate leap into the Tier Nine Venerable realm!

The tale of the conflict between water and fire was widely known in this world.

Thus, it was inevitable that the Great Sun Dragon Lady would draw this parallel.

At this very moment, the Great Sun Dragon Lady gazed up at the sky, her eyes fixed on the Vast Sun.

Her eyes were dark and profound as she thought:

’It seems I must act personally.’

’But I can’t let Fang Yang have an easy time and cultivate in peace.’

’Then, I’ll keep him so busy with warfare that he’s constantly on the move, unable to truly temper himself or cultivate in seclusion.’

’Three years. In three years, at most, I will have successfully mastered the Dream Dao school as my secondary path!’

’Fang Yang, just you wait for me...’

Once she succeeded in mastering the Dream Dao school, she would be able to enter the battlefields of the [Burying Moon Mountain Dream World Cluster] without leaving a trace.

At that time, she could kill Fang Yang with her own hands and eliminate this great threat to her peace of mind.

She wouldn’t be instantly attacked and nearly killed by the other Venerables’ factions the moment she revealed herself.

Coincidentally.

The Great Sun Dragon Lady was taking action.

And Sen Yue was also on the move!

By the arrangement of Longevity Heaven, Sen Yue entered a Profound Mysterious Secret Realm left behind by the Thunder Saint Venerable.

Within this Profound Mysterious Secret Realm, there were actually several Ancient Scriptures of the Dream Dao school, and even some of its Secret Techniques.

It wasn’t just the Vast Sea Venerable Emperor who had made arrangements for this Dream Dao epoch; the Thunder Saint Venerable had made corresponding preparations as well.

However, the number of Dream Dao Ancient Scriptures and techniques he found was less than what the Great Sun Dragon Lady possessed.

But fortunately, the Han Wu Sub-Venerable had transmitted a number of Dream Dao Secret Techniques to him.

At this very moment, Sen Yue stood with his hands clasped behind his back, thinking:

’In three years at most, I will successfully master the Dream Dao school and be able to safely enter the battlefields of the Burying Moon Mountain Dream World Cluster.’

’This is the absolute limit. Thinking about it, the Great Sun Dragon Lady’s progress must be more or less the same as mine.’

’Heh... whichever of us masters the secondary school first will be the first to enter the Burying Moon Mountain Dream World Cluster and seize the advantage in the Dream Dao?’

’Interesting, very interesting.’

’But the young Great Saint in the sequence after me is Ah Yang, and not Wei’Er?’

At that moment, Sen Yue thought of many people.

He thought of his sister, Sen Wei, who was trapped inside the Dream World.

He thought of Fang Yang, who was currently full of vigor and moving about freely.

Gradually, the smile on his face faded.

The heart of a ruler is deep and suspicious.

Anyone who is a ruler will naturally be wary of all those who pose a threat to them.

The current Fang Yang was already beginning to threaten his position.

After all, if he hadn’t already seized the Mandate of the Xuan Domain, the current Fang Yang would be the most likely person to have received it.

Kunpeng Ancestor—that title was incredibly heavy for the Golden Clan!