86: The one who accomplished great things was Jiang Lin!

The Imperial Capital.

The Imperial Palace, Rear Garden.

"Your Majesty, it's your turn. You've been contemplating this move for almost half an hour!"

Hearing Liu Anren's words, Long Zhiyang seemed to awaken from a deep dream.

"I'm old. My mind isn't as sharp as it used to be. After these two years, it's time to hand over the position to the younger generation!"

Liu Anren quickly interjected, "Your Majesty is in the prime of his life, how could he be old..."

Long Zhiyang shook his head, picked up a black piece, and placed it in an open area.

"Anren, what do you think of the current younger generation?"

Liu Anren placed a piece right next to the one Long Zhiyang had just placed, then said, "Prodigies emerge in great numbers, and talents are everywhere. This is a sign of Kyushu's revitalization, all thanks to Your Majesty's diligent governance!"

Long Zhiyang smiled and said, "Anren, which few do you think can achieve great things?"

Liu Anren frowned slightly and said, "Zhang Wanmeng, a descendant of the Zhang Family, became famous throughout Kyushu at a young age. At a time when the Qin Sect was in decline, she repeatedly turned the tide, allowing the Qin Sect to remain stable despite the current situation. Moreover, backed by the Zhang Family, she can achieve great things!"

Long Zhiyang shook his head and said, "The Qin Sect's top combat strength is dwindling; it's only a matter of time before they are swallowed up. The Zhang Family, by stubbornly supporting Xiao Zhan, offended most of Kyushu's forces. Now, the Zhang Family's Old Ancestor's Lifespan is also nearing its end! And Zhang Wanmeng's strength is still low; she is powerless to turn the tide. Her current dignity is merely the Qin Sect's final fleeting moment of glory!"

Liu Anren then said, "Centurion Yu of the Nangong Family, with her righteous heart and decisive actions, already possesses six-tenths of her father's Aptitude. She is one who can achieve great things!"

Long Zhiyang said, "Nangong Lengyu, I appreciate her greatly, but too much is as bad as too little. She doesn't understand human relations, and that won't get her far in the cultivation world. Xiao Zhan from back then is an example!"

Liu Anren thought for a moment and said, "Crown Prince Long Zhan, diligent and eager to learn, has studied the Dao of governance since childhood, resolving many difficulties and problems for the people of various states. He can achieve great things!"

Long Zhiyang shook his head repeatedly: "I know my son well. He is narrow-minded and eager for quick success. If one day he disappoints Anren, what will Anren do?"

As Long Zhiyang spoke, he placed a black piece at the central point of the chessboard.

The true intention was revealed!

Liu Anren only said, "Your Majesty, I was personally promoted by you. Yaner and Ziyuan are your biological nephews, the Crown Prince's cousins..."

Liu Anren didn't say it explicitly, but the meaning was already very clear.

Long Zhiyang, having been on the throne for hundreds of years, clearly understood Liu Anren's meaning.

At this moment, seven-tenths of the smile in Long Zhiyang's eyes faded, but he still maintained a pleasant expression.

"Regarding the matter of Black Yuan City, I will certainly give Anren and the world a satisfactory answer!"

"Come, let's continue playing chess!"

After placing a piece among the dense array of pieces, Liu Anren asked, "Your Majesty, who do you think can achieve great things in the present day?"

Long Zhiyang glanced at the battle report sent by Jiang Lin, and the last three-tenths of the smile in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by emotionless calm.

"Your future son-in-law can be considered one..."

...

Black Yuan City, beneath the inn.

Jiang Lin sat before a brazier, drinking Spirit Tea.

"Young Lord, Nangong Lengyu, that woman, has entered the Outer City. Should we eliminate her!"

Jiang Lin shook his head: "No need. We just need her to tell everyone in the world how desperate Black Yuan City is right now!"

"However, we can start eliminating the Yao Beasts. Tell the people below to work harder and not reveal any flaws!"

"Also, when will the other groups arrive?"

Jiang Liu bowed his head and looked at the Talisman in his hand, replying, "The Sima Family is already outside the city, the Long Family's hidden generals are also outside the city, and the second son of the Liu Family is also arriving soon."

Jiang Lin wondered, "Still no news of Zhao Yufan?"

Jiang Liu shook his head: "No, he seems to have gone to Cloud Marsh State!"

Jiang Lin smiled: "It's just a feint. The hundred-year layout of the Ancient God's Legacy here has been destroyed. As the First Demon Emissary, he will definitely come!"

"Oh, and Xiao Dong? The two-day period is almost up; it's time to prepare to close the net!"

Jiang Liu replied, "He's currently in the Inner City, both rescuing people and trying to Breakthrough the mirror Formation outside. What a delusion, that's the work of the Second Elder and the Young Lord!"

"However, his position is getting closer and closer to Shangguan Yaoyao. Should we..."

Jiang Lin waved his hand: "It doesn't matter. Shangguan Yaoyao has a Puppet Gu on her; she won't be able to cause any trouble!"

Just then,

A yellow light suddenly flashed on the Talisman in Jiang Liu's hand.

The next moment, he exclaimed in surprise, "Young Lord, you are truly prescient! His Majesty has sent a large amount of Spirit Stones and resources, as well as that Formation Legacy from the Dao Heaven Sect!"

Jiang Lin took a pocket dimension bag and smiled: "That old fellow finally decided to cough up some blood! But this isn't enough..."

"What about Long Zhan? Has he contacted us yet?"

Jiang Liu shook his head and replied, "No!"

Jiang Lin smiled: "It seems he's not in a hurry. He's waiting for news from those Sima Family members outside!"

"You've put everything I told you to release into the Outer City, right!"

Jiang Liu nodded hurriedly, a trace of fear instinctively appearing: "It's already been released, Young Lord. That thing isn't a Yao Beast, is it?"

Jiang Lin put away his smile, revealing absolute coldness: "Of course not. Tell the Jiang Family members to stay far away from those two things, the farther the better!"

"Zhao Yufan hasn't had any news, has he? I'll force him to show himself!"

"By the way, his Junior Sister is quite good!"

After speaking, Jiang Lin stood up and walked towards the upper floor of the inn.

"Young Lord's next step..."

Jiang Lin said faintly:

"Just have the Jiang Family's Death Squads fully eliminate the Yao Beasts. As for the rest, they don't need to worry about it!"

"You just deal with the old Emperor as usual. When he agrees to bestow Black Yuan City upon the Jiang Family, then you come find me!"

"Next, I'll be very busy. I need to discuss swordplay with Elder Lin, guide Shangguan Yaoyao on illusion techniques, and also help Shi Rou prepare for Body Tempering before Foundation Establishment!"

"Ah, what a difficult life I lead!"

...

Black Yuan City, Outer City.

As Nangong Lengyu stepped into the city, she felt a chill permeate her entire body.

"Zhanyu, be careful. Something feels off here!"

"Those few Yao Beasts just now were clearly in a berserk state; someone did this on purpose!"

Before her words even fell, a strange tentacle directly pierced through Zhanyu's body.

"Young Miss... run!"

Hearing this, Nangong Lengyu quickly looked up.

Within the mist, a colossal figure loomed, its crimson eyes fixed intently on Nangong Lengyu.

A colossal creature, an aura of death!

Nangong Lengyu couldn't help but swallow.

What in the world is this thing!?

Swish swish swish!

Vines suddenly appeared from the ground, shooting towards Nangong Lengyu.

Nangong Lengyu used a Golden Escape, instantly creating distance.

The next moment, a drumstick suddenly appeared in her hand, and a drum appeared before her.

"The Drum of Appeal!"

Boom boom boom!

The loud drum sound rang out, and the mist dispersed.

A massive creature, hundreds of feet tall, appeared before her.

Upon seeing the creature's full form, Nangong Lengyu's face turned pale with shock.

"An Ancient Demon, the Fear Demon Tree!?"