Chapter 176: Chapter 176 Court Envoy


    In the aspect of achievements,


    Gu Qingfeng had also gained some new insights.


    Every achievement was triggered by a transformation in some aspect of his offspring.


    For example, when Gu Yang previously took control of Guangyang Prefecture and declared himself king, his identity underwent a transformation into a One Side Lord, which then enabled an achievement to be triggered.


    Nowadays,


    Gu Yang''s territory had expanded from One Prefecture to one county, yet his status as a Lord remained unchanged, and thus naturally, no achievement could be triggered.


    After glancing at the information panel, Gu Qingfeng continued to comprehend the Longevity Skills.


    In the current times,


    Gu Yang was continuously sending the Martial Arts of many clans into the Gu Family Manor.


    The entire Taishan County was under his control, with the so-called noble families and clans having no choice but to obey him.


    Gathering the Martial Arts of the world.


    That was Gu Qingfeng''s requirement.


    And Gu Yang certainly would not refuse.


    Under the commands of the Guangyang Prince, other clans, even if they were dissatisfied, did not dare to show it openly.


    It was simple.


    All those who refused to obey had already been directly annihilated.


    Brandishing the slaughtering blade,


    to extinguish all voices of dissent.


    Such ruthless methods, while cruel, were extraordinarily effective, silencing all opposition and leaving only submissive voices.


    Therefore,


    now inside the Grinding Blade Hall, there was an accumulation of various Martial Arts.


    From the supreme teachings of Masters to the superior Martial Arts, all were prominently recorded.


    As for the inferior and medium grade Martial Arts, Gu Qingfeng did not bother to examine or comprehend them, much less bring them into the Grinding Blade Hall.


    After all, Gu Qingfeng had already achieved Perfect Body Refining and stepped into the realm of an Extreme Dao Master. In his eyes, the numerous lower-level Martial Arts were no different from waste paper.


    Had he not needed to create the Longevity Skills, Gu Qingfeng would have hardly concerned himself even with the superior Martial Arts.


    With his current methods,


    creating Martial Arts was a matter of ease.


    While comprehending and deducing the Longevity Skills, Gu Qingfeng also occasionally scrutinized the drop of blood he had obtained from the Nine Curves Road.


    This blood contained all kinds of profound and mysterious power, which, despite being evil and strange, and could lead one to degeneration or even transform into a new Evil Spirit if rashly merged,


    undeniably held great opportunity within it.


    Gu Yang smiled confidently, evidently not too worried.


    Simply put,


    he had that confidence.


    As Gu Yang mentioned, this place was Taishan County, also belonging to Guangyang Prefecture. The court''s reach wasn''t qualified to extend here.


    However,


    With the sudden visitation from the court, Gu Yang was somewhat perplexed.


    ——


    Front Hall.


    Gu Yang arrived in a white robe, his appearance handsome and his brows exuding a domineering presence uncommon among ordinary people.


    The person originally sitting in the hall brightened up at Gu Yang''s arrival and immediately stood up to bow respectfully.


    "Mr. Zhao Hai greets the Guangyang Prince!"


    The other party''s voice was slightly feminine and sharp, accompanied by a clean-shaven, pale face, clearly revealing his identity.


    Gu Yang took a seat in the main chair, while Sect Master Gu also sat to one side.


    Upon seeing Sect Master Gu appear, Zhao Hai''s pupils contracted imperceptibly, but he quickly returned to normal.


    Gu Yang looked at him and calmly said, "I hear you''re from the central state; is that true or false?"


    "Correct, I have indeed come from the central state. This trip is by order of His Majesty, to see the Guangyang Prince!"


    "The Guangyang Prince?"


    Gu Yang suddenly smiled, picking up a teacup to take a sip before speaking at a leisurely pace.


    "If I declare myself prince, in the eyes of the court I should be considered a rebel. Mr. Zhao, you call me the Guangyang Prince; aren''t you afraid that this could spread and enrage the one in the central state to blame?"


    Upon hearing this,


    Zhao Hai''s expression remained the same, and he replied with a slight smile, "The Guangyang Prince jests. Insurgent Pei Jing brought chaos to Qingyun State, causing suffering for all. The Guangyang Prince stepping forward to avert disaster has won appreciation from His Majesty. How could you be seen as a rebel?"


    "Furthermore, declaring oneself a prince is a trivial matter. I am here carrying the sacred edict from His Majesty. Please... please, Guangyang Prince, have a look!"


    Toward the end, Zhao Hai took out the edict from within his robes, intending to present it to Gu Yang, yet at the last moment, he phrased it differently.


    "The sacred edict?"


    Gu Yang appeared somewhat surprised.


    He then gestured with his eyes, and a guard immediately took the edict from Zhao Hai''s hand and handed it to Gu Yang.


    The latter unfolded the edict to read, and his previously calm expression subtly changed.


    At this moment,


    Zhao Hai said, "His Majesty acknowledges your contributions, thus conferring upon you the title of Guangyang Prince, with all of Taishan County as your fiefdom."


    "Furthermore, there is another edict meant for the famed Domineering Blade, Mr. Gu Qingfeng. His Majesty wishes to bestow upon Mr. Gu the title of State Preceptor of the Taixuan Dynasty, granting the honorific title of Martial Saint. Please, Guangyang Prince, pass it on to Mr. Gu!"