Such a character, how did Emperor Qi initially bring him into his service? And how was his loyalty guaranteed, allowing him to hold his position for thirty-three years, even when communication was broken?

Perhaps only Emperor Qi and Ming Shouqi can truly know the answer.

No, even beyond thirty-three years. Because before Qi Country conquered Summer Country, no one foresaw that the flourishing Summer Country would soon face its demise... Ming Shouqi was prepared to hold on even longer.

But looking back.

Faced with such an unparalleled ruler as the current Emperor Qi, how many could resist being awed?

Jiang Wang silently felt the similarities and differences between this Underground Palace and the Under Jixuegong.

In terms of vitality, Sī Xuán Underground Palace is not much stronger than the outside world, and even the small amount of vitality present is quite "fresh." This implies that Sī Xuán Underground Palace has just begun to absorb external vitality.

Until yesterday, it had maintained a state of emptiness to conceal itself.

He could naturally perceive the "window" of Sī Xuán Underground Palace, through which the truth of the present world can be observed.

Compared to Under Jixuegong, its "window" should be much smaller, and probably its "view" is not as good... but as Jiang Wang wandered in it, he couldn’t feel any difference. Perhaps limited by his cultivation, maybe until he reaches the Profound Truth Realm, he can truly discern it.

At this moment, Jiang Wang wondered, what level of power would he need to break the seemingly boundless world of this Underground Palace?

The current Emperor Qi has not donned his armor for a long time; one can only imagine his majesty when he led his troops in the past.

"What is Marquis Wu’an thinking?" Ruan Qin, with a jade hairpin slanted in his hair, appeared beside him unknown.

At this moment, only Ruan Qin and Ming Shouqi were present in the Sī Xuán Underground Palace.

A new group of students must wait for the Governor Mansion to produce specific plans before formally entering.

"Supervisor," Jiang Wang nodded slightly as a courtesy, then said, "I am thinking about the view outside the window."

Ruan Qin laughed, "If it were someone else, I might inevitably act superior and say they are overreaching. But Marquis Wu’an’s words indeed deserve contemplation."

The two walked to a high platform, from where, in the direction of north, they could see a stone forest hidden in clouds and mist from afar. Giant stones were carved into various foreign beasts, some appearing to roar fiercely, others baring their teeth aggressively.

"That is also quite distant," Jiang Wang said.

"If you can see it, it’s not distant," Ruan Qin replied.

"I have yet to thank Master Ruan for the opportunity to come here for cultivation."

Ruan Qin waved his hand, "The window to the Cave Heaven merely allows you to see things more clearly; the path beneath your feet still requires you to walk. Frankly speaking, treasure places like Sī Xuán Underground Palace provide greater benefit to those who are not such geniuses. For someone with your talent, the effect might not be as significant. Even without the experience of Under Jixuegong, you would still be able to see those sights."

Jiang Wang did not humble himself, simply saying, "Being able to hurry things a bit is naturally better."

"Are you in a rush?"

"I often feel... every moment is urgent."

Ruan Qin sighed, "Young man, you are too tense."

Jiang Wang said nothing.

No need to explain, for he fully agrees with his own tension. If possible, he often wishes to be even tenser, to strive even more. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

No need to complain, for this is his choice.

"Do you have any thoughts of visiting the Sword Pavilion?" Ruan Qin also looked at the distant stone beast forest and suddenly asked.

"Sword Pavilion?"

Ruan Qin showed a youthful smile, "Sword Pavilion stands peaks as swords to question the Sword Leader of the world. Doesn’t your Longing wish to resound in the Heaven and Earth Sword Box?"

Jiang Wang recalled the words of Zhongxuan Sheng from last night and calmly said, "I don’t understand Master Ruan’s meaning."

Ruan Qin unabashedly said, "It’s fine if there’s no True Monarch guarding the South Border, but now that I’m here. Jin’an Fu should be reconsidered."

Jiang Wang naturally understood the strategic significance of Jin’an Fu.

He thought for a moment and simply asked, "What should I do?"

Ruan Qin merely laughed and said, "You usually are too mature. Marquis Wu’an achieved early success; you should be a bit more arrogant."