Chapter 1825 - 167: The True Rise of All Creatures

Taiji Hall.

"King Luoshui, the threat to Celestial Palace, may I request you to embark on this journey?" The elderly Grand Tutor looked at Jiang Ning, respectfully.

"What is the Holy Emperor’s intention?" Jiang Ning lifted his head, gazing at Ji Minghao on the Dragon Throne.

Ji Minghao met Jiang Ning’s gaze, slowly rising, and then stepped down the Nine-layered Platform, one step at a time.

The eyes of all civil and military officials focused on Ji Minghao at this moment.

"I beseech King Luoshui, for the sake of millions in Celestial Palace City, undertake this task for me!" As he spoke, Ji Minghao bowed deeply towards Jiang Ning.

In Taiji Hall, Ji Minghao’s bow startled every civil and military official.

Jiang Ning stood still, looking at the young emperor before him.

Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind.

The cause and effect, he understood fully in his heart.

Ji Minghao’s actions, he could comprehend.

In such a position, difficulties are inevitable.

As for his being schemed against, the displeasure in his heart, at this moment, he thought of their past friendship, the tragedy of human suffering when troops enter the city, the disaster brought by Beiman’s invasion.

He sighed silently in his heart.

Then, in the gaze of all the officials, Jiang Ning reached out to lift Ji Minghao’s arms, helping him stand upright.

"Holy Emperor, there’s no need for this." Jiang Ning’s voice was calm, "I will personally go to Celestial Palace City in its peril. Since King Zhuanlun of Beiman has come, I wish to see what gives the Second in the world such confidence."

Upon his words, Taiji Hall was silent for a moment before murmurs arose.

"King Luoshui’s heroic spirit soars to the heavens!"

"With King Luoshui taking charge, Beiman will surely retreat!"

"Celestial Palace City is saved!"

"..."

Xiang Yuan laughed heartily: "Brother Jiang, your nature, I like it! This King Zhuanlun dared not make any moves in the past, but now he dares, thinking the Martial Saint is currently unwilling to act, yet forgets he is merely the Second, coming to flaunt on the northern frontier of Great Xia, with Brother Jiang stepping in, he has hit a steel board!"

Jiang Ning smiled slightly at Xiang Yuan, withholding further words.

At this moment, Ji Minghao straightened up, his eyes filled with gratitude and complexity as he looked at Jiang Ning: "Brother Jiang, I know this task isn’t easy. Beiman comes aggressively, King Zhuanlun carries the aura of the Honorable God of the Great Snow Mountain, daring to knock at the gate surely with reliance, his strength has perhaps surpassed the past. Be careful on your journey, Brother Jiang."

Jiang Ning nodded slightly: "Rest assured, Holy Emperor, I am aware."

"Brother Jiang, I wait for your triumphant return in the Royal Capital, to grant you the highest rewards, I will not let you down!" Ji Minghao solemnly stated once more.

Jiang Ning nodded, withholding further words.

At this moment, Prime Minister Li stepped forward, bowing to Jiang Ning.

"King Luoshui’s journey affects the life and death of countless northern commoners, as well as the fate of Great Xia Country. On behalf of the northern populace, I thank the Prince in advance!"

The Grand Tutor also bowed: "Your journey, Prince, is of grace reaching the clouds, I as an elder am sincerely convinced!!"

Jiang Ning waved his hand, indicating no need for such ceremony: "Time is of the essence, I shall depart immediately."

"Prince, would you need troops to accompany?" Shen Xiao stepped forward, asking in a deep voice: "Under my command are thirty thousand elite, available to accompany the Prince northward!"

Jiang Ning shook his head: "No need. This journey north is long, many people are useless, instead delaying matters, and the northern military situation is already urgent, risking more by the moment, one more minute delayed is an extra moment of risk, I will go north alone."

Upon his words, his gaze swept across all directions, scanning the faces of civil and military officials, finally resting on the figure in the bright yellow robes.

"Holy Emperor, your servant departs."

"Brother Jiang, wait a moment!" Ji Minghao called.

Under Jiang Ning’s gaze, Ji Minghao quickly ascended the Nine-layered Platform, opened a scroll of blank imperial decree, then dipped the Wolf Hair Brush into ink, and swiftly wrote on the decree.

In mere ten breaths, Ji Minghao finished writing.

Holding the decree indicated by yellow silk, he came before Jiang Ning.

"Brother Jiang, this is the imperial decree I wrote. With this, Brother Jiang goes to Celestial Palace City, possessing authority over all military and administrative duties, with the rights of appointment and removal, and power to act before reporting."

Upon hearing, Jiang Ning reached out to receive the imperial decree offered by Ji Minghao.

Then unfolded it, quickly scanning it.

His heart understood.

Going to Celestial Palace City with this decree grants immense power.

This item in others’ hands holds virtually no practical significance.

For morality before power holds no meaning.

Sending another person, decreed to Celestial Palace City, may die without a word.

Neither the court nor the Imperial Family dares to speak much against those two great mountains to the north, Prince Zhenbei and Beicang King.

Without strength, all is empty talk.

But for him, it’s different.

With strength, crushing all, holding righteousness, it’s absolute freedom.

He nodded slightly, folded the decree in his hand.

Then raised his hand, with a flash of light from his hand, he stored the decree in the Jiezhi Leaf.

"Carrying the Holy Emperor’s decree makes actions in the north far more convenient!" Jiang Ning smiled lightly.

"Brother Jiang, this is all I can do for you now!" Ji Minghao said to Jiang Ning.

"This is enough!" Jiang Ning said.

Upon hearing, Ji Minghao took a deep breath, again clasping his fists towards Jiang Ning: "Brother Jiang... take care!! Awaiting your return, a celebratory banquet, your rewards, not a single one will be missed."

Jiang Ning nodded, then said: "Holy Emperor, please send someone to my home to inform my family of my northbound journey, so they need not worry."

Leaving these words, Jiang Ning did not wait for Ji Minghao’s response.

The next moment.

The air inside the hall suddenly became tense.