Chapter 379 - 286: Lu Xuan’s Shock! Princess Xingyue Returned from the Dead!
Chapter 379: Chapter 286: Lu Xuan’s Shock! Princess Xingyue Returned from the Dead!
"Mr. Lu, His Majesty has specifically commanded me to come and assist you!"
Man Qingqiu’s expression became exceedingly composed as she succinctly conveyed her purpose to Lu Xuan.
Subsequently, Man Qingqiu raised her hand, gesturing for Lu Xuan to follow her.
"In that case, I shall trouble Mr. Man!"
Lu Xuan wore a gentle smile, his hands calmly clasped together as he slightly bowed.
However, Lu Xuan was entirely unaware that the moment he appeared outside the palace gates.
This seemingly ordinary gesture spread throughout the entire capital within a quarter of an hour.
In the capital, those prominent and influential powers simultaneously received the news conveyed by their spies.
Even the eight great families, towering above all, wielders of countless martial arts resources and authority.
And the five enigmatic and transcendental powers were all secretly observing Lu Xuan’s every move with keen interest.
"Hehe!"
From the depths of certain court ministers’ residences, came a faint, meaningful chuckle.
"Lu Xuan?"
Someone lowly murmured, "Is he the deputy director of the Profound Bird Guard, possessing the power of the Primordial Spirit?"
"Is he the man personally entrusted by the Emperor to oversee the martial arts competition?"
These words carried an air of curiosity and amusement, "Truly intriguing!"
Of course, these obscure discussions were quietly held in the shadowy corners of their own residences.
Even among these court ministers, not excluding the Left Minister Chang Mingsheng, leader of all officials.
Inside the residence of Left Minister Chang Mingsheng!
In the main hall, this official, standing at the pinnacle of power in the Great Xia court, Chang Mingsheng!
At this moment, he was filled with reverence, performing deep obeisance to the empty void.
Chang Mingsheng’s posture was so low, his forehead almost touching the ground, his demeanor devout as if facing the most revered existence in the world.
If anyone witnessed this astonishing scene, they would be deeply shaken by the sight before them.
What kind of person could command such reverent homage from the Left Minister, a person exalted above all but one, in the Great Xia Empire?
At that moment!
Chang Mingsheng suddenly raised his head, as if he perceived something.
He slowly moved to the center of the main hall, his expression respectful, his gaze lowered, with folded hands, he bowed deeply to the void, speaking with great veneration.
"Disciple Chang Mingsheng, greets Master!"
Suddenly!
In the void, a faint gray light shadow crisscrossed, then slowly gathered.
It seemed as if someone emerged from the ethereal space.
The gray light shadow gradually solidified, transforming into an elder dressed in a gray robe.
This elder’s long gray robe, head of silver hair smooth as snow, and beard were white and tidy, naturally draping over his chest.
At the same time, the elder’s face was kind, his lips slightly upturned, seemingly always adorned with a faint smile, giving a very benevolent impression.
However, when he lifted his gaze to look at Chang Mingsheng, his deep eyes, calm yet brimming with unfathomable power.
The pressure unintentionally emanating from him made Chang Mingsheng’s heart suddenly tighten, the force immensely vast!
Before Chang Mingsheng, this elder’s identity in the Great Xia Empire was exceedingly secret.
Only a scant few were qualified to meet him, countable on scarcely more than a few fingers.
Moreover, those individuals were all at the zenith of power and influence in Great Xia.
The Temple Master of Daoxu Temple, Ying Lingfeng, one of the five transcendental powers!
Daoxu Temple was the most formidable among the five transcendental forces.
Followed closely by Jingxin Temple.
Ying Lingfeng lightly waved his hand, his tone gentle yet authoritative, "Mingsheng, no need for such formalities. Rise."
Only then did Chang Mingsheng straighten up, his expression remaining extremely respectful, "Thank you, Master."
Ying Lingfeng slightly nodded, his gaze toward Chang Mingsheng carrying a measure of profundity.
If the world knew that the Left Minister of Great Xia, Chang Mingsheng, was a disciple of the Temple Master of Daoxu Temple, it would likely cause a great disturbance!
It can only be said that Chang Mingsheng was well hidden, or perhaps, the internal affairs of Daoxu Temple were too secretive.
None in the world could truly perceive the reality of this Daoxu Temple.
If those familiar with Daoxu Temple learned of Chang Mingsheng’s true identity, they might break their defenses.
Some might even dare to point at Ying Lingfeng, this snub-nosed old Taoist, and unleash torrents of curses.
Was it not said that Daoxu Temple never intervened in mundane affairs?
Turns out, it was all a deceit!
In the void, Ying Lingfeng’s phantom seemed like an ethereal yet solidified light shadow, surrounded by threads of ancient aura.
Ying Lingfeng’s phantom sat cross-legged in suspension, his robes fluttering without wind, like an immortal descending upon the world.
"Mingsheng!"
Ying Lingfeng slowly spoke, his voice as if coming from the distant sky, carrying an ethereal quality, yet clearly reaching Chang Mingsheng’s ears.
"What matter could drive someone like you, the Great Xia’s Left Minister, to hastily contact your teacher in such a manner?"
Upon hearing this, Chang Mingsheng’s expression tensed, he immediately clasped his hands, slightly leaning forward, his voice filled with urgency, "Master, things have changed!"
"It’s about that individual I mentioned previously, that exceptionally rare martial arts prodigy."
Chang Mingsheng paused briefly, took a deep breath, and silently uttered two words.
"Lu Xuan!"
Though the sound of these two words was not loud, it was exceptionally clear in the tranquil room.
"This Lu Xuan, after disappearing for half a year, has now returned to the capital, and at present, he has entered the palace to meet Her Majesty the Empress!"