Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 929 The God of the Great Snow Mountain, the World of the Northern Barbarians !

Taiji Hall.

Shen Xiao looked at Jiang Ning, his thoughts complicated, but he also understood that this matter could not be faked.

He knew Jiang Ning's strength; the second strongest in the world was far above him.

It further enabled him to become a primordial immortal, transforming into a beam of light that could travel thousands of miles in an instant.

So yesterday, Jiang Ning went to the Five Sacred Mountains Prefecture and resolved the matter. Although it sounds legendary, it is quite normal.

He knew Jiang Ning could do it all, whether it was in terms of strength, methods, or reputation.

However, compared to what he had just said, it filled him with immense disappointment.

He had been famous for decades and held the rank of a first-grade general, but to resolve the crisis in the Five Mountains Prefecture, he needed to lead tens of thousands of elite troops to face the two armies commanded by the two Heavenly Kings of the Yellow Heaven Sect in order to have a sufficient chance of success.

Jiang Ning, however, went to the Five Mountains Prefecture alone and resolved the crisis there.

The contrast made him instantly feel like he'd wasted his life all these years—the difference was just too great!

At this moment, Ji Minghao secretly observed the group of civil and military officials below, and seeing the expressions on their faces, a faint smile appeared on his face.

"Your Majesty, the Prince of Luoshui has rendered such merit and should be rewarded!" At this moment, Xiang Yuan stood up and cupped his hands to Ji Minghao.

"Your Majesty, I second that proposal!"

"Your Majesty, I second that opinion!"

"I second that opinion."

Upon hearing Xiang Yuan's request, many officials immediately realized what was happening and followed his lead, seconding his request.

Seeing that nearly half of the civil and military officials below had stepped forward and were pressuring him, Ji Minghao's expression changed slightly, but he quickly composed himself and then smiled faintly.

"My beloved ministers need not worry about this matter! I have already made arrangements for the rewards bestowed upon the King of Luoshui!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Minghao gestured to the high-ranking officials below.

"King Wu, rise!"

"My beloved subjects, rise as well!"

Upon hearing this, all the ministers lowered their heads and glanced left and right, wanting to see what the others had chosen.

Then, the figure at the very front straightened up, and a voice followed.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Upon seeing that King Wu had expressed his opinion, the officials immediately straightened their backs.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

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One after another, respectful voices rang out, but they did not sound pleasant to Ji Minghao.

He then took a deep breath to calm himself down.

"My esteemed ministers, is there anything else important to report?" Ji Minghao asked, seated on the dragon throne atop the nine-tiered steps.

"Your Majesty!" Just then, a middle-aged man with a murderous look in his eyes stepped forward from the ranks of military officers: "Your Majesty, the King of Beicang and the King of Zhenbei have joined forces to request reinforcements. The army of the northern grasslands is pressing in, and the Northern Barbarian National Preceptor, King Zhuanlun, has personally come to the front of Tianque City. If no large army and powerful warriors come to our aid, I fear that the northern barrier will be lost!"

These words immediately caused an uproar in the imperial court.

"The Wheel-Turning King? He signed the treaty on behalf of the Northern Barbarians, so how dare he come?"

"Why is he leading his army to attack the gate at this time? Could it be that he is secretly in contact with the Yellow Heaven Sect?"

"The Wheel King has violated the treaty and taken advantage of others in their time of need. Isn't he afraid that the Martial Saint will take his head?"

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In the imperial court, the announcement of the news from the northern barbarians caused an uproar.

The entire Taiji Hall instantly transformed into a bustling marketplace, filled with a cacophony of voices and discussions.

Upon hearing these sounds, information about the Northern Barbarians and the Wheel King surfaced in Jiang Ning's mind.

Before he rose to prominence, there were five people in the world who were second only to him.

One was Princess Xuan, a member of the royal family; another was Huang Tian Dao Ren of the Huang Tian Sect; one was the abbot of Qingxu Temple; and the third was Ku Hai, the abbot of Jingang Temple.

Besides these four, there was also the Grand Preceptor of the Northern Barbarians, King Chakravartin.

For over eight hundred years, the Northern Barbarians have been a major threat to the Great Xia Dynasty, and this has never changed.

The reason for this is not that he is the second-best Wheel-Turning King in the world.

Because even this Wheel-Turning King is only the second best in the world.

Within the territory of the thirty-six prefectures of the Great Xia Nine Provinces, there are enough four people who can rival him.

Not to mention, the Great Xia also has the world's number one martial saint in charge.

He knew the real reason.

Because there is a god in the northern barbarians.

A god worshipped by the entire tribe and enshrined atop the Great Snow Mountain.

A god who is said to be incomplete and possesses his own divine realm.

The existence of that god allowed the Northern Barbarians to remain independent of the Great Xia for over eight hundred years, a god who had once rivaled the Martial Saint.

But that god was also imprisoned in the Great Snow Mountain, confined within the divine realm, unable to step out of the Great Snow Mountain.

He didn't know the reason why.

In his view, the secrets behind this might be known only to the ancient secrets, or perhaps to that martial saint.

Because throughout the entire Great Xia Dynasty, only the Martial Saint had any contact with the Northern Barbarian God who was trapped in the Great Snow Mountain.

According to records, this occurred eight hundred years ago.

After achieving the status of a Martial Saint and stabilizing the situation in the Great Xia Dynasty, he ventured into the northern grasslands and made a trip to the Great Snow Mountain.

On that day, the tremors that came from the north could be felt even in the capital city thousands of miles away.

Afterwards, the Martial Saint emerged from the Great Snow Mountain, and from then on, Xia Zu abandoned the idea of ​​annihilating the Northern Barbarians.

The reasons for this are not recorded.

But later generations all know that it must be related to the great snow-capped mountain on the grassland.

It must be related to the god in the Great Snow Mountain.

Relevant information flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

Just then.

Ji Minghao, who was on the high platform, frowned slightly when he saw the commotion below, and then coughed lightly.

Below, the discussion continued as if it were a bustling marketplace.

"Cough cough—" Ji Minghao coughed twice more loudly.

The chaotic noise in the imperial court showed no signs of abating.

At this moment, Jiang Ning noticed that Ji Minghao's expression was somewhat displeased and embarrassed.

He also understood why Ji Minghao had said those things to him yesterday.

From this day forward, he could see that none of the civil and military officials in the court truly regarded this young prince as the ruler of the Great Xia.

A thought flashed through his mind, but he didn't speak. He kept his eyes closed, his ears at rest, and his mind wandered elsewhere.

If he speaks up at this moment, he can help Ji Minghao quiet down the court.

That was the real powerful minister from the historical anecdotes of the previous life, a powerful minister who was above the imperial power.

He was aware of this.

The reason why Ji Minghao is not recognized by these civil and military officials is related to him.

Because during his time as a prince, Ji Minghao did not build his own team.

He was able to assume this position because he was personally appointed by the Martial Saint. And the reason the Martial Saint chose Ji Minghao as his successor was also because of him.

For various reasons, Ji Minghao's prestige has declined.

After a few breaths.

"Silence!" Prime Minister Li's voice rang out in the court, reaching the ears of everyone who spoke.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning looked up at Prime Minister Li.

Seeing this veteran of two dynasties, his face was full of anger, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to contain anger.

At that moment, as Prime Minister Li's voice rang out, the court fell silent, and every official closed their mouths again.

Ji Minghao, who was on the nine steps, glanced at Li Xiang upon hearing the sound, and his expression softened slightly.

"Your Majesty, are there any memorials from the North?" As the court fell silent, Li Xiang bowed to Ji Minghao on the high platform, speaking clearly.

"The memorial arrived yesterday, and it contains very detailed information. Everyone can take a look!" Ji Minghao said.

Then he handed the three memorials placed on the table to the guard beside him.

The guard respectfully accepted the three memorials, then handed one to Prime Minister Li, one to Ji Minghao's teacher, the Grand Tutor, and one to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning took the memorial and glanced at it.

He couldn't recognize the handwriting on the memorial; he didn't know if it was the handwriting of the King of Beicang, the King of Zhenbei, or someone else who had written it on their behalf.

However, the writing on the memorial was hurried and heavy, suggesting it was written in a rush.

Jiang Ning's gaze swept quickly across the text, which contained hundreds of words: "The Northern Barbarian army has launched a major southward offensive and is now at the gates of Tianque City, where the city's defenses are in grave danger."

The Northern Barbarian King, Wheel-Turning, personally led his elite troops, known as 100,000 iron cavalry, across the border and set up camp 30 miles outside the city. He sent envoys to challenge them every day, displaying an arrogant and overbearing attitude.

"Prince of Luoshui, have you finished reading it?" Prime Minister Li walked over and asked, holding the memorial in his hand.

Jiang Ning nodded.

Then he exchanged memorials with Prime Minister Li, and subsequently exchanged memorials from the north with the Grand Tutor.

After reading all three memorials, he had a general understanding of the situation.

The Northern Barbarians mobilized almost their entire nation for this attack, with even veteran powerhouses from the grasslands, who hadn't appeared in years, personally showing their faces at the front lines.

With such a force, the surrounding strongholds and citadels were almost completely wiped out.

Now only Tianque City remains to guard the northern gateway.

If Tianque City falls, the northern gateway will be wide open, and no other city can be as firmly positioned as Tianque City, like a nail driven into the northern pass.

Meanwhile, the three memorials also contained remarks by the Prince of Zhenbei.

The Northern Plains National Preceptor personally traveled south this time. Before coming here, he went to the Great Snow Mountain and carried the aura of that deity.

The Prince of Zhenbei had once fought this man outside the city, and was wounded and returned home after only one encounter.

In his memorial, the Prince of Zhenbei also said that the King of Zhuanlun now has the strength to break through Tianque City by himself, but he is besieging it without attacking, which means he has some ulterior motive. He asked the Emperor to make a decision and think it over carefully.

He also said that the Wheel King had given him fifteen days to ask for help.

On the fifteenth, the Northern Barbarian army will surely break through Tianque City, and the swords will not be sheathed for three days.

Subsequently, the memorial was passed from the three people in Jiangning to other people.

For a moment, the court was silent, with only the sound of memorials being quietly passed around.

A long time passed.

Only after the three memorials were passed to all the officials and read through them did they return to Ji Minghao.

"My esteemed ministers, is there anything you wish to say?" Ji Minghao asked.

After the words were spoken, the Taiji Hall fell silent.

The civil and military officials looked at each other, none daring to speak first.

The Northern Barbarians came out in full force, King Chakravartin arrived in person, and even King Zhenbei was wounded and returned after just one encounter. In such a situation, who would dare to lightly offer their aid?

They knew that if they went to aid Tianque City, they would inevitably face the Northern Barbarian National Preceptor, the Wheel King, the second strongest being in the world.

At the same time, he is also the Wheel King who carries the divine aura of the Great Snow Mountain.

"Your Majesty!" Amidst the silence...

Li Xiang, who was in charge, took the initiative to step forward.

As Li Xiang's voice broke the silence, everyone's eyes immediately turned to him.

at the same time.

Meeting Ji Minghao's gaze, Li Xiang said calmly, "Actually, it's not hard to see from the crisis in the Northern Barbarians that their target is very clear: either King Ji Xuan or King Jiang Ning of Luoshui!"

"Given the strength of the Wheel King, the reason he hasn't broken through Heavenly Palace City yet and has given us a fifteen-day deadline is partly because he fears the Martial Saint's wrath and will take action! And partly because he must want to meet these two princes."

"Of course, it could also be the abbot of Qingxu Temple and Master Kuhai, the abbot of Jingang Temple!"

"Throughout the current Nine Provinces and Thirty-Six Prefectures, there are only four people who can resolve the crisis in Tianque City."

"Now, unless His Majesty has a way to persuade the abbot of Qingxu Temple or the head of Jingang Temple, we can only ask our two princes to take action!"

These words were spoken.

All eyes in the entire Taiji Hall were focused on Jiang Ning.

Everyone knew perfectly well that of the four people present in the court, only the Prince of Luoshui was there.

Asking King Jiang Ning of Luoshui to take charge is the best option.

Although Li Xiang's words were tactful, they had already put Jiang Ning in a position he could not avoid.

He is the only one capable of relieving the crisis of the northern barbarians.

At this moment, noticing the gazes around him, Jiang Ning couldn't help but frown inwardly.

He immediately understood why Ji Minghao had waited for him for so long at the Lishui Palace yesterday.

Why did I share those heartfelt words with him?

Everything was a prelude to what would happen in the court today.

The thought flashed through his mind, and everything became clear, though he felt somewhat displeased.

If you talk to him nicely, it's not that he's unwilling to do it.

After all, for him now, going to Tianque City is not a troublesome matter.

Furthermore, King Yama's statement that "if the city falls and the sword is not sheathed for three days" implies an inhuman massacre of the city.

Although he had never met or interacted with the people of Tianque City, he could not bear to see such a thing happen.

He also understood Ji Minghao's difficulties.

A young emperor who has just ascended the throne and whose power base is not yet stable has very few capable people in the court. If no one steps forward to help him in the face of the crisis of the northern barbarians coming out in full force, his authority will be shaken even more.

Therefore, Ji Minghao needs him, someone strong and influential enough to shoulder this heavy responsibility.

But while I understand, the displeasure of being schemed against is real.

He doesn't like being used as a pawn.

Ji Minghao's behavior made him feel resentful and quite unhappy.

Thinking of this, he sighed softly.

Because scenes from the past flashed through his mind.

In the early days, Ji Minghao helped him on many occasions.

Back in the capital, Ji Minghao ultimately did not choose to use him.

Out of love and care for Ji Mingyue, he gifted him a large amount of cultivation resources, enabling him to protect Ji Mingyue in the turmoil of the capital.

Later, when he was in dire need of cultivation supplies, he went to Ji Minghao, who generously offered his assistance.

At that moment, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

Then, a soft sigh escaped his lips. (End of Chapter)