352: My house was burgled after I was away for a few days.

When the news spread that the Holy Roman Empire had stopped its expansion, all the surrounding Dynasties, large and small, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Over the years, the military strength and resilience displayed by the opponent had been incredibly baffling.

Unless absolutely necessary, they did not want to easily start a war with it.

After a series of great wars, the Empire was struggling to recover from devastation and urgently needed time to recuperate.

But Zhao Zheng's path to debt repayment could not stop; he still owed the System a debt of five million top-up points, and the monthly interest alone required a repayment of fifty thousand.

If he didn't find more ways to quickly acquire top-up points, the rolling interest would pile up, just like the favor of a certain general in his previous life, and he would never be able to pay it off.

Currently, Zhao Zheng had dispatched personnel in two directions.

The first direction: Yunting Sacred Dynasty.

Shifting the focus, to the east of the Holy Roman Empire.

A very, very, very far place.

The Cultivator A Mian was still on a long journey.

Controlling his sword in the air, the cold wind howled.

Behind him, a group of Tongxuan Realm Fifth Stage Armored Soldiers still followed closely, though their numbers had decreased.

Ten years had passed. A Mian had walked westward for a full ten years.

He had experienced countless hardships and unknown calamities.

To be honest, he wasn't exactly sure where they were now.

However, as the distance increased, the number of powerful Super Dynasties and magnificent Giant Cities also grew.

A Mian could even clearly feel that the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was gradually becoming denser.

This was undoubtedly a good sign; at least they should be close to their destination.

Every time they passed through a Super Dynasty, they could take a large-scale Teleportation Array, which A Mian thought was the best part.

They continued traveling for several more months.

On this day, A Mian formed a hand seal, and his Flying Sword suddenly stopped in mid-air.

Under the sky, it was no longer the lonely airspace of the past.

They saw dense crowds of Cultivators piloting Flying Swords back and forth, as well as fellow Disciples traveling in groups, and vast Spirit Boat caravans.

Lively, extremely lively.

Everywhere he looked, there were figures of Cultivators.

In the sky ahead, Seven-Colored Runes were rolling.

Countless chains condensed from Spiritual Qi intertwined into a net, enveloping a massive Border Fortress City.

Mysterious Formation runes circulated on the city walls, and numerous banners fluttered atop the ramparts, conspicuously embroidered with four cloud patterns—that was precisely the symbol of the Yunting Sacred Dynasty!

"Everyone, we have finally arrived!"

"That is the Yunting Sacred Dynasty ahead!"

A Mian's voice trembled; ten years of hardship were finally being rewarded.

It wasn't just him; the System Soldiers behind him were also filled with excitement.

The second direction was centered on the Mingwu Sect and the Wangxuan Chen Clan.

Using these two forces as anchors, the Holy Roman Empire continuously planted powerful experts in secret until they were completely infiltrated.

It could be said that the Mingwu Sect and the Wangxuan Chen Clan were now under Zhao Zheng's control.

Just then, a powerful expert came to report.

"Your Majesty, the First Prince is preparing to return to the Empire to visit you..."

"First Prince?... Which First Prince?"

"Wait, I remember now! How are they doing currently?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Empress and the First Prince... and the Little Princess, they are all safe and sound..."

This powerful expert was a System Soldier planted by Zhao Zheng within the Mingwu Sect, and he was one of the earliest recruits.

He faithfully reported the entire developmental history of Zhao Zhen, Jiang Muyan, and Zhao Hanxue over the years.

Zhao Zheng raised an eyebrow, and immediately an interesting idea struck him.

It had been over ten years since his Transmigration, and he had only focused on enjoying the Emperor's treatment; he hadn't properly experienced the Alternate World yet.

Now that everything in the Holy Roman Empire was stable, Zhao Zheng planned to visit the Mingwu Sect and, while he was at it, properly compensate his delicate Empress.

"Minister Zhang, Minister Feng, Minister Yang, Minister Great Western King..."

Zhao Zheng rattled off the names of several Summoned Famous Ministers under his command; these were the ones currently in the Imperial Capital.

"I plan to go to the Mingwu Sect to inspect the work for a while, accompanied by Minister Jiang."

"While I am away, all Imperial matters shall be left to your discretion!"

After Zhao Zheng finished his arrangements, he fully delegated all state affairs to Famous Minister, with the others assisting.

After all, Famous Minister was not only the first Famous Minister he summoned but also the most capable in handling government affairs among the Ministers Left Behind.

His abilities were extraordinary, skilled in both civil and military arts, second only to Jiang Wei.

But Jiang Wei was busy, as he had to serve as Zhao Zheng's Personal Bodyguard.

[Famous Minister: Jiang Wei]

[Affiliated Period: Three Kingdoms]

[Introduction: A surrendered general of Cao Wei, a native of Tianshui, a Disciple of Marquis Wu Zhuge, and known by the title Qilin Son of Tianshui.]

[Cultivation: Lingyao Realm Middle Stage!]

After the instructions were given and preparations were complete, Zhao Zheng officially set off for the Mingwu Sect... Inside a Pavilion in the Mingwu Sect.

Su Ran Sat Cross-Legged, quietly breathing and Cultivating.

Suddenly, as if she sensed something, she abruptly opened her eyes.

"You are... the Tyrant?! How could you be here?"

Su Ran looked at the newcomer; the person's appearance had become somewhat younger.

But she still recognized him. He was the Tyrant of the Tianli Dynasty whom she had served for several years, who had imprisoned and killed her husband, and subsequently claimed her!

Not only did this Tyrant kill her husband, but he also threatened her clan members, forcing her to become a Concubine.

To survive, to seek revenge, and to protect her clan members, Su Ran had no choice but to submit to him.

Recalling her deceased husband, a surge of anger instantly welled up in Su Ran, and she rose, swinging her sword to stab him.

However, as soon as she rushed over, she was easily subdued by him, and the sword in her hand fell to the side.

Only then did Su Ran realize with a shock that he also possessed cultivation, and his Realm was even higher than hers.

"Tongxuan Realm First Stage. That speed isn't bad."

"But compared to Me, you are still far behind!"

After speaking, Zhao Zheng smiled slightly, displaying his Tongxuan Realm Seventh Stage cultivation.

"Tongxuan Realm Seventh Stage! How can this be!"

"Didn't you lack Cultivation Talent?!"

"I'm sorry, but the cultivation I have today is entirely due to my own unremitting efforts."

Su Ran's beautiful eyes were filled with confusion and incomprehension.

Her gaze seemed to say: 'You, a Pervert who spends all day surrounded by women, a creature who only thinks with his lower body—you dare to speak the word 'effort'?'

"Tyrant! I'll fight you to the death!"

"Tyrant! Seventeen years ago, you killed my husband! I cannot live under the same sky as you!"

"Tyrant! Kill me or torture me as you wish, but why are you pulling at my collar..."

"Heh heh, I was merely missing my Beloved Concubine too much, so I came now to express my longing."

"The Empress is currently indisposed, so my Beloved Concubine will have to endure some hardship first."

Suppressed by his cultivation, Su Ran was unable to resist.

"Damn it! Why can't I escape this Tyrant's grasp, even after becoming an Immortal Cultivator!"

...Zhao Zheng was never one to tire of the old and favor the new. The other Concubines who came to the Mingwu Sect with him also received their rewards.

In the blink of an eye, several days had passed.

Zhao Zheng was in a very good mood, and Jiang Muyan successfully emerged from seclusion, officially stepping into the Tongxuan Realm First Stage.

Needless to say what happened next, Zhao Zheng paid a visit, and sparks instantly flew.

After several more days, Zhao Zhen and Zhao Hanxue, who had just returned from an outing, came back to the Courtyard and were instantly dumbfounded.

Why was their mother nestled in the arms of a strange man!!!

Was their home stolen after being away for a few days???