Chapter 665 - 474: Chaos Across the Land

"Master, now the entire Cangyan Realm is in chaos." Zhou Kunshan’s mouth was nearly stretching to his ears in excitement.

"The Rebel Army of the Southern State defeated the forty-thousand strong Imperial Court troops sent to quash them. Their prestige is now at its peak, and it’s said they are preparing to attack other towns."

"The Six Demon Kings of the Northern State have continuously defeated the Imperial Court’s forces, growing in scale."

"The Qingshan Army of the Western State has conquered four cities, their influence growing stronger."

"Shouldn’t we..."

Seeing his hopeful expression, Zheng Yi merely shook his head calmly. "It’s not time yet."

"Although these rebels appear to be thriving, they haven’t truly established a foothold."

"Conquering a few cities, so what? To the Zhao Family, it’s only a minor scratch. These cities don’t even make up one or two percent of the Four States of the World."

"Let alone the Zhao Family of the Central State, even the princes of the Four Directions States probably haven’t acted seriously."

Feng Haitao said coldly, "Master, I think the power of those princes is just that; otherwise, they wouldn’t stand idly by as the rebels grow without any means."

"They..." Zheng Yi sighed, for some things can’t be truly understood without being in those positions.

For those princes, the matter of the rebels is certainly troublesome, but the impact on them is not as significant as imagined.

If it were him, faced with increasingly frequent rebellions,

he would wait until the rebel forces expand to a certain scale and then take them down in one fell swoop.

In that case, although it won’t be a permanent solution, it would strike a severe blow to the people’s rebellious will, calming things for a time.

Of course, the more crucial reason Zheng Yi hasn’t acted yet is that the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect is developing increasingly well.

The people of the Cangyan Realm live too harshly. Just offering some small favors can make them follow devotedly.

By now, there isn’t even a need for much substantial benefit.

Just spiritual solace can bring much hope to those people.

"Master, as you said, the Imperial Court’s suppression has only accelerated our Ten Thousand Immortals Sect’s development," Zhou Ming said glowingly.

Previously, Zheng Yi had told him that the underground repression by the Imperial Court was ironically beneficial to the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect.

Zhou Ming was initially somewhat skeptical.

After all, how could the growth rate be faster without openly preaching?

But the fact was, since being banshmnished by the Imperial Court until now, the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect has expanded threefold or more.

After pondering for over half a month, Zhou Ming finally understood why this was.

Before, the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect’s growth rate was rapid but relied on diligent preaching.

Many people couldn’t genuinely contact the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect.

When the Dog Court issued a prohibition, it immensely informed the majority unaware of the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect that there was such an organization.

Although those who learned about the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect through this channel generally harbored no favorable feelings toward it,

those truly impoverished, upon understanding some of the teachings, quickly change their attitude.

More importantly, due to the Imperial Court’s suppression, the process of resisting the court has made the adherents of the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect particularly united.

"Has a candidate for the Dragon Subduing Arhat been selected?" Zheng Yi asked with some irritation.

Perhaps everyone was particularly sensitive to the term Dragon Subduing.

Aside from the first Dragon Subduing Arhat selected by Zheng Yi, a suitable candidate has never been chosen since, never fully satisfying everyone.

"Subordinate’s incompetence, please punish, Master. Although two or three individuals seem suitable, they are missing a touch of reputation."

"Dragon Subduing is the head of the One Hundred and Eight Arhats, the position can’t stay vacant. It must be filled within half a month at the latest."

"If a suitable choice truly cannot be found, arrange it yourself. Even if not fully aligning with the Immortal Power, it can still form combat strength quickly."

Zhou Ming’s eyes brightened: "Master, are you saying you..."

Zheng Yi, expressionless, said: "It’s not yet time, but we must prepare for the most urgent situation."

"Subordinate understands!"

Just after handling Zhou Ming’s issue, Zhao Tianming rushed in frantically: "Oh no! Oh no, they’ve sent another special commissioner."

Upon hearing, Zheng Yi helplessly sighed: "Coming with troops?"

Instinctively, Zhao Tianming nodded: "Yes!"

Immediately realizing something was wrong, he asked in amazement: "How do you know? I don’t recall telling you. Have you learned this news from another source?"

Zheng Yi slowly shook his head: "I haven’t focused on such matters, clearly just learned it from you."

"Then how did you know this special commissioner came with troops?"

"Nonsense." Zheng Yi was rather helpless; since being stripped of his authority, Zhao Tianming seemed to become increasingly ineffectual.

Such a simple issue, the former him wouldn’t miss.

If others hadn’t brought them here, why would Zhao Tianming appear so panic-stricken?

Besides, it has been so long since those few sons of the Zhao Family vanished.

Yet there’s been little progress in the investigation.

In this situation, the Zhao Family’s people must already be impatient.