Villain: I Can See Destiny

36: Chapter 36: Movements of All Parties Before the Coming-of-Age CeremonyThe Primal Ancient Domain, Ziwei Immortal Dynasty.

Within an imperial court that was majestic yet solemn and dignified.

”Your Majesty, why launch an unprovoked military campaign against the Dongyang Ancient Domain?” The speaker was the current Chancellor of the Ziwei Immortal Dynasty, a veteran official who had served four generations of monarchs.

His words were laced with obvious dissatisfaction; such a monumental decision as attacking the Dongyang Ancient Domain, yet she had not consulted him at all.

Not to mention that the Dongyang Ancient Domain was backed by the Thunder Clan, and any misstep could trigger an Immortal-level war; even the current ruler of the Dongyang Ancient Domain, the Undying Divine Empire, was not to be underestimated.

It was a veteran Longevity-level power, with an unfathomable foundation and countless Emperors in its ancestry.

Furthermore, countless ancient powers lurked within an Ancient Domain; even with the strength of the Ziwei Immortal Dynasty, conquering it would require a heavy toll.

”Are you questioning my decision?” Sikong Ruoyun, sitting on the dragon throne, stood up and said to the Chancellor with dissatisfaction.

At this moment, Sikong Ruoyun was adorned in a phoenix coronet and robes, wearing a double-layered golden-threaded Guangling wide-sleeved gown, the edges embroidered with auspicious mandarin duck and pomegranate patterns, and a flowing cloud silk belt cinched at her waist, perfectly outlining her exquisite figure.

With delicate brows and eyes, her phoenix eyes were vibrant, her skin as white as porcelain, surpassing frost and snow, with vermilion red lips. Her entire being radiated an Aura of looking down upon the world, truly peerless in her elegance.

”This humble minister dares not. It is just that without a legitimate reason, it is difficult to launch a campaign against the Dongyang Ancient Domain. Since the Emperor Road closed, there hasn’t been a war on the scale of an Ancient Domain for too long...” Seeing the Empress’s dissatisfaction, the Chancellor immediately lowered his head to explain.

Sikong Ruoyun glanced at him and mocked, ”If one wants to condemn, one can always find a pretext. You have been Chancellor for so many years; surely you know that?”

She then waved her wide sleeves, her brows displaying the domineering Aura of one who looks down upon the world: ”Three days from now, I will personally lead the expedition, and within one month, the Dongyang Ancient Domain will be conquered! Dismissed!”

”Your Majesty is mighty! Your Majesty is mighty...” At this moment, all the military officials in the court were filled with excitement; in this era of peace, they had long been starving for battle.

The Chancellor looked at the Empress on the high platform, his heart filled with bitterness. She had changed starting a few months ago; previously, she had been single-mindedly focused on achieving a Breakthrough to the Half-Emperor Realm, but she suddenly began managing the court affairs.

Afterward, her initiative to become engaged to the Young Master of the Xiao Clan shocked the entire court and the public.

Years ago, the current Xiao Clan Clan Chief pursued you, and you refused; does this mean you didn’t want to be his wife, but rather his daughter-in-law?

Now, she had even proactively ignited an Ancient Domain war that shocked the entire Upper Realm. The Empress had changed; she had become mysterious and unpredictable, and also more domineering.

But regardless, he knew that his era of exclusive power had ended. That previous remark was a warning to him...

On the high platform, Sikong Ruoyun watched the Chancellor’s desolate figure, sneering inwardly.

Did he really think she didn’t know about him forming cliques and suppressing rivals in the court?

”Young Master Xiao Zimo, you will definitely like the gift I have prepared for you.” Sikong Ruoyun stared at the horizon, lost in thought.

Shangquan Domain, Xinglin City.

A girl with red hair and red clothes was touching and looking at everything on the street, full of curiosity about everything, as if she had never seen them before.

Behind her followed four people of different appearances, like bodyguards.

”Young Miss, you have been wandering around Xinglin City for days. If this continues, you won’t make it to Young Master Xiao Zimo’s coming-of-age ceremony.” The old man among the four, who was so thin he was just skin and bones, said helplessly.

”Yes, yes. If we don’t set off soon, Young Miss, you will miss the best opportunity for revenge.” A burly man among the four chimed in.

”Actually, staying in Xinglin City is fine too; the spirit chicken here tastes really good...”

”Fourth, shut up!” The old man and the burly man shouted angrily at the fat man among the four.

”Alright, uncles, stop arguing. Shouldn’t this be blamed on Second Uncle?” Xiao Xianyun said helplessly.

The Second Uncle among the four, who looked quite dashing, saw everyone staring at him with resentment and awkwardly fanned his feather fan.

”This... this can’t all be blamed on me. The Xiao Clan ancestral grounds are a place of immortals; how could they be so easy to find?” the Second Uncle defended himself.

”But how come I heard that Young Master Xiao Zimo’s coming-of-age ceremony is being held in a Small World?” Xiao Xianyun mercilessly tore away the Second Uncle’s pretense.

”This...” The Second Uncle was too embarrassed to speak. This was indeed his miscalculation. Young Master Xiao Zimo’s coming-of-age ceremony had invited so many Immortal clans to observe; how could it be held at the ancestral grounds? Wouldn’t that expose their own foundation?

”It’s fine. I heard that when this Small World of the Xiao Clan opens, everyone holding an invitation and possessing the Xiao Clan Bloodline will be able to sense it.”

”So we can just wait here in Xinglin City for it to open. Searching aimlessly might even lead us further away.”

Xiao Xianyun looked at the First Uncle and Third Uncle who were huffing and puffing, and explained the reason she stayed here.

”Young Miss makes a lot of sense. Let’s just rest here in Xinglin City first.” The Fourth expressed his full support.

”I think you just think there is a lot of delicious food in Xinglin City, right?” the Second Uncle sneered.

”Hehe...” The Fourth wiped away non-existent drool.

”Yun Qing, for Young Master Xiao Zimo’s coming-of-age ceremony this time, come with me.”

”But a few days ago, didn’t the Family say they were going to select a few from the Core Disciples to go? And I am currently only an Inner Sect Disciple...”

Yun Qing looked at the stunningly beautiful young woman in front of her, her eyes full of confusion.

”Originally, you weren’t qualified, but a few days ago, Young Master Xiao Zimo sent a message to the Family, specifically naming you to go.” The stunningly beautiful young woman’s face was full of teasing smiles.

Yun Qing felt a bit uncomfortable being stared at.

She couldn’t help but think: ”Why did Young Master Xiao Zimo specifically ask for me to go? Does he want to bully her again?” Thinking of her current relationship with him, she couldn’t help but feel humiliated.

Thunder Domain, Thunder State.

”Clan Chief, the Ziwei Immortal Dynasty is bullying us too much. They know full well that the Dongyang Ancient Domain is under our protection, yet they still plan to launch a large-scale attack.”

An old man wearing a thunder-patterned robe said indignantly.

”Recently, the master of the Undying Divine Empire, Mo Yan, has become somewhat uncontrollable. Letting the Ziwei Immortal Dynasty knock him down a peg is fine. Once he realizes the gap between himself and the Immortal clans, he will be obedient.”

”The Thunder Clan only needs obedient hounds, not dogs with their own thoughts,” the Thunder Clan Clan Chief said.

”But will others think that our Thunder Clan is afraid of the Ziwei Immortal Dynasty?” The old man was still somewhat unwilling.

”Enough, I have made my decision. After attending Young Master Xiao Zimo’s coming-of-age ceremony, our clan will naturally take action to repel the Ziwei Immortal Dynasty.”

The Thunder Clan Clan Chief waved his hand and then looked at the young man beside him: ”Xu’er, I heard that Young Master Xiao Zimo has already achieved a Breakthrough to the Peak of the Dao Heaven Realm. Do you have confidence in challenging him this time?”

”Father, rest assured. Among those in the same realm, I have never lost to anyone except Lin Tian!” Lei Xu said confidently.

A flash of gloom crossed his eyes. Lin Tian was the existence ranked first in combat power in the Dao Heaven Realm of the Heavenly Dao Academy, but that person was a Disciple of the Human Academy. This was the shame of the Heaven Academy Disciples of this generation.

In previous generations, few Human Academy Disciples made it into the top 100 in combat power rankings, and the top ten were completely monopolized by Heaven Academy Disciples. However, in their generation, the first place was snatched by another academy, and it was the lowliest Human Academy Disciple...