Chapter 754 - 484: Abuse of Power! (Double-Length)_2

Chapter 754: Chapter 484: Abuse of Power! (Double-Length)_2

Wang Wenyu’s words caused Li Yancheng’s heart to sink.

As they were both initially chosen by Song Changming, the two shared quite a favorable relationship in private.

This kind of questioning was most likely not without reason.

"I-I naturally remember, the Marshal’s trust cannot be let down, one must wholeheartedly strive to ease the Marshal’s burdens..." Li Yancheng quickly said.

But for some reason, beneath his official uniform, sweat was steadily pouring down his back.

"You truly remember!" Wang Wenyu suddenly shouted.

Li Yancheng was already guilty at heart, and this shout made him even more flustered, causing his knees to weaken and him to kneel down directly.

He knew that his deeds had been exposed!

Wang Wenyu must know what he has done.

"Sir, Brother Wang, it was my negligence, I did something foolish, please—give me another chance. I can hand over all those Spirit Crystals to you."

Li Yancheng couldn’t stand the fright, and confessed everything in fear.

Wang Wenyu’s face was full of disappointment, he coldly said while flicking his sleeve.

"Originally, you had the hope of advancing further, but this time the corruption was too severe, submit a letter and confess to the Marshal, there might be lenient treatment."

"Brother Wang, for the sake of our past friendship, save me..." Li Yancheng pleaded urgently.

He knew very well that once he confesses, he would be completely finished.

"Since you do not wish to confess, someone come!" Wang Wenyu snorted, giving Li Yancheng no chance to speak again, ordering a few Personal Guards to take him away.

Wang Wenyu was well aware, at this crucial juncture of a five-year cycle, anyone committing crimes wouldn’t be able to save Li Yancheng.

He knew that if he hesitated or considered past affections, even he might be implicated.

"Truly seeking death for oneself!"

Wang Wenyu shook his head, turned, and walked up the pavilion, seeing Lv Yuchen leisurely brewing tea.

"Li Yancheng is done." Wang Wenyu plopped down in front of Lv Yuchen, feeling somewhat depressed.

"This was not already a settled matter then? Brother Wang should have been mentally prepared for this, what’s the point of getting troubled over it." Lv Yuchen smiled indifferently, pushing the teacup towards Wang Wenyu.

"After all, working together for more than twenty years..." Wang Wenyu sighed, seeing Lv Yuchen so serene, he said with some resentment: "Brother Lv is still open-minded."

"Naturally, there’s no need to be bothered by someone who violates the law." Lv Yuchen smiled as ever, took a sip of tea, and said.

"If I committed a grave mistake today, would Brother Lv still be this open-minded?" Wang Wenyu suddenly asked.

Lv Yuchen chuckled, seemingly not expecting the usually steady Wang Wenyu to ask him such a question.

"There’s no such if, even if I commit a mistake, Brother Wang would not make a mistake."

Although Lv Yuchen’s tone was gentle, the certainty in his words was clear to anyone.

Wang Wenyu listened and no longer inquired further into this matter.

The incident with Li Yancheng didn’t cause much commotion externally, but internally, the entire Military Department knew that Li Yancheng not only had his official uniform taken off but was directly thrown in prison for severe punishment.

For a time, the Military Department was on high alert, everyone was terrified.

Any official with a lifestyle lacking discipline was extremely low-key, fearing to end up like Li Yancheng, being dismissed and investigated.

This move somewhat had the feeling of killing chickens to warn monkeys.

The military parade proceeded as scheduled, outside the main city, on the plains, formations were arranged, warhorses galloped, soldiers charged into battle, competing with each other.

During this month, not only must military discipline be inspected, but military strength also needed thorough review.

On the high platform, a group of Grand Marshal sat neatly, behind them were all the Little Flag Masters, watching the performances of their respective armies.

At the forefront was Prince Cui, seated on the Great King’s chair.

Song Changming and Hu Tomb sat on either side of Prince Cui.

"Aggressive soldiers and generals, it seems the overall military strength has improved again, well done Changming." Hu Tomb, seeing many rising stars in the military, expressed satisfaction.

Song Changming smiled, saying little, his gaze fell upon the plains dusted in the distance.

The victorious side there was not unfamiliar to him, it was the Nineteenth Army under the command of Yang Zhen.

Now it has been more than twenty years, the Nineteenth Army under Yang Zhen’s governance had already shown the demeanor of a strong army.

Five years ago, it was already able to compete with Meng Kunlun’s Fifth Army, even having the upper hand!

It must be said, Yang Zhen is indeed competent.

Given time and opportunity, he would never disappoint anyone.

Now occupying the position of Grand Marshal, obtaining abundant cultivation resources, in the future, with further accumulation, he has the potential to step into the Grandmaster Realm!

Once stepping into the Grandmaster Realm, Yang Zhen would no longer be the impoverished Yang Zhen of the past, he might even establish a Yang Family within the Core City!

"This Nineteenth Army performs excellently every year, its Marshal should be awarded a Commander level bead." Prince Cui clearly recognized Yang Zhen’s performance, he said.

On the Marshal’s chair, Yang Zhen heard this, immediately stood to salute, accepting this Commander level bead.

With this, he now had three Commander level beads above his head, during peacetime, without many opportunities to earn merits, this was quite rare.

It drew envy and congratulations from several Grand Marshals beside him.

Song Changming also smiled slightly, originally wanting to speak favorably for Yang Zhen, but seeing this, it seemed unnecessary now.

As the sun set, the day’s activities concluded with drums and troops withdrawn, only then did Prince Cui rise to leave.

Before leaving, he didn’t forget to remind Song Changming.

"Changming, after this military parade is over, you must prepare a bit to go to the Cloud Emperor City with me."

Song Changming nodded in agreement.

In reality, he did not need much preparation, for breakthroughs in strength and improvements were already achieved, having reached the peak as a Middle Realm Grandmaster in cultivation.

During the last Imperial Banquet, he rushed there and returned quickly, with the intention of broadening his horizons, just to witness the legendary majesty of Emperor Yun.

During the Cloud Fighting, although his performance was decent, in the final scramble for the Celestial Ruins Realm’s ticket, he was utterly uncompetitive, only able to be an onlooker.

But this time, he had goals, such as the Celestial Ruins Realm’s ticket, which he was determined to obtain!

Later, the military parade continued without further incident until its smooth conclusion a month later.

Song Changming subconsciously glanced at the sky, the blazing sun still hung high, casting warmth down to the world, no different from usual.

Likewise, it wasn’t only him who subconsciously looked at the sky, beside him Hu Tomb, behind him were Grand Marshals, and even some Little Flag Masters, some soldiers did the same.

It could only be said that they couldn’t forget the year when the ominous sign appeared and the invasion of the Demon Race brought heart palpitations.

That event began in the middle of the military parade.

It caused many who lived through it back then to unwillingly recall those previous times during the parade.

Thankfully, history didn’t repeat itself, and the ominous sign of the Demon Race invasion had never appeared again.

The calm days passed one by one until the midsummer of June.

Above the vast Sea of Spiritual Energy, the waters rippled.

Huge Sea Beasts rolled freely in this expanse, swimming and singing.

In the sky, flocks of seabirds flew over, suddenly soaring to the heavens, witnessing a gigantic sea island, and seeing a major city of the Human Race.

The Cloud Palace, akin to a Celestial Palace.

Spiritual Qi surrounds it, ethereal like a celestial trace.

One by one, Imperial City officials stepped onto the Jade steps early in the morning, tidying themselves outside the hall, patiently waiting.

Until the melodious bell rang, opening the hall doors.

An Emperor’s close minister called out.

"Enter court!"

The hundreds of officials orderly entered inside, facing their supreme ruler, His Majesty Emperor Yun.

"State your business." After a round of royal rituals, the close minister proceeded with routine advancement.

Then, ministers began to make speeches, all reporting from various parts of the Yunzhou Land.

No trivial matters, only major ones.

Two hours later, upon the close minister’s inquiry and confirmation of no more matters to discuss, Emperor Yun spoke.

"I feel the Celestial Ruins Realm is about to open, therefore this year’s Imperial Banquet is convene ahead of schedule!"

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