After giving instructions, Fang Yu also checked on Bai Ruoling's physical condition. There was no serious harm; she was still sleeping soundly. Afterwards, he left the hotel alone.

On the way back, Fang Yu pondered how to enhance his strength as quickly as possible.

"With the Octave Battle Technique, given my Eighth Layer cultivation of the Divine Dragon Technique, I can use it about ten times, and it also boosts my attack power to the realm of Xuantian Position."

"It's just a pity, it's not the true Xuantian Position..."

Previously, in Luo Sheng's luxurious villa, the combat skills he demonstrated were just the enhanced power brought by the Octave Battle Technique, comparable to Xuantian Position. But Fang Yu knew he was not truly at the Xuantian Position.

So...

He must enhance his strength as quickly as possible.

With this thought, Fang Yu couldn't help but mutter to himself, "I really hope the Hattori tribe comes sooner... The second memory fragment is actually in Japan. Where are the other fragments?"

For a moment, Fang Yu fell into deep thought again.

...

...

Hongmen.

Yanjing headquarters.

"What? Luo Sheng is dead?! How did he die?!" A man about fifty years old stood up angrily and berated the young man before him.

"Squad Leader... we don't know how he died... His body was hung, suspended at the entrance of the Yanjing East District office, his inner core was shattered! It looks like the work of a high-rank Martial Artist..." The subordinate said tremblingly.

"Looks like?"

The Squad Leader's gaze was like fire.

"It seems... the Dark Web is meddling!"

"Seems?"

Hearing these uncertain words, the Squad Leader suddenly yelled:

"Waste! Don't stand around, investigate now! Utter waste!"

"Yes, yes..."

The man scurried away hastily.

At this time, a man standing to the side bowed and said, "Squad Leader, the headquarters is currently active around North Mountain, the other offices shouldn't be stirred up too much!"

"Nonsense! Luo Sheng was the proud disciple of Hongmen's Doctor Fan, what would Doctor Fan think of his death? Doctor Fan is a favorite in front of the Sect Leader! Even ordinary Cultivators may not hold as much weight as him!" The Squad Leader's face was filled with worries.

"So, what do we do now?"

"First, investigate the cause of Luo Sheng's death, this matter is of great importance... But we can't let it affect the plans in the North Mountain area. Inform all Yanjing divisions to be cautious of the Dark Web. If the Dark Web shows any unusual activity, report immediately."

"Yes!"

The man also left the office.

The Squad Leader's eyes shone with sharpness, saying, "The Dark Web, isn't it just there to maintain order among Martial Artists? Who gave them the guts to make a move against Cultivators' sects?"

Following that, his gaze turned fierce and he called out: "Ghost Servant—"

A shadow suddenly appeared.

Bowing he said, "Squad Leader. Your orders, please."

"Check out Dark Web's information. If possible—" The Squad Leader made a throat-slitting gesture.

"Yes! However..."

The Ghost Servant's hoarse voice paused.

"However what?"

"People say, the Dark Web's three chiefs are profoundly unfathomable..."

The Squad Leader cut him off before he could finish, saying, "Ghost Servant, you've followed me for so many years. This is the first time you've been afraid... Are you worried they are stronger than Heavenly Rank? Although you are an Earth Rank Cultivator, your 'Divine Movement' combat skills are on par with Heavenly Rank when it comes to escaping. Who can do anything against you?"

The Ghost Servant stood up straight, nodding:

"Squad Leader speaks the truth. Although my strength is only at Earth Rank... even if I face a Heavenly Position Level adversary, I have confidence I can escape!"

"Good! Get to it."

"Yes!"

The Ghost Servant also left the office.

...

Yanjing City's sky was shrouded with dark clouds.

The season of clear and crisp autumn was drawing to a close, heralding the arrival of the cold winter!

Fang Yu had just returned to the Ye Family villa.

The courtyard was bustling with people, sparking his curiosity.

"Son-in-law." The Hidden Dragon Guards bowed respectfully.

Fang Yu nodded and entered the courtyard.

In the courtyard, down the long pathway, Fang Yu slowly approached the villa…

At the end of the pathway, he saw Xie Daoyun dressed in white, standing at the forefront of the crowd with a respectful demeanor, hastening to greet him.

Fang Yu stopped in his tracks, standing with his hands behind his back.

The Ye Family members, all the way down the line, followed behind Xie Daoyun.

Until Xie Daoyun arrived in front of Fang Yu, bowing, "Your Majesty has finally returned…"

Fang Yu frowned slightly, looking at the calm-faced Xie Daoyun, not knowing what she was thinking and asked, "Ice Woman, what's the matter? Speak frankly."

Hearing this, a hint of sadness crossed Xie Daoyun's face, and she said:

"In the blink of an eye, the Ice Woman has been residing in the Ye Family for seven days without any improvement in strength... In contrast, Dragon Emperor Your Majesty has made rapid progress... So—"

She paused, hesitated, but finally gathered her courage and said, "Therefore, please grant permission for Ice Woman to return to the Nine Layers Hall's Secret Realm to continue her cultivation. So that one day she may assist the Dragon Emperor in returning to the pinnacle of power."

Fang Yu was taken aback and said lightly:

"You have already broken through to the Great Heavenly Position... Staying by my side is also a great help, leaving now…"

Xie Daoyun glanced left and right.

The members of the Ye Family immediately understood her meaning and withdrew.

In the courtyard, on the pathway, only Xie Daoyun and Fang Yu remained.

Fang Yu stood upright, while Xie Daoyun leaned forward slightly.

"If there's important information, out with it," Fang Yu said, realizing she must have something significant to report after deliberately dismissing everyone.

Xie Daoyun said softly:

"Dragon Emperor Your Majesty still has many memories yet to recover... No matter how Daoyun tries to remind, Your Majesty may not be persuaded. So... Daoyun would rather go back to cultivate until the Dragon Emperor recovers all memories..."

Before she could finish—

Fang Yu said, "Speak, no matter what you say, I believe you!"

Xie Daoyun trembled slightly, her eyes reddening.

It seemed that any recognition from Fang Yu was a tremendous encouragement for her.

"In the past, when following the Dragon Emperor through the battles across Jiuzhou, the Divine Hall Masters of the Five Great Divine Palaces, aside from myself, the other four have all perished... Each one of them was a master of the Supreme Heavenly Rank, illustrious and powerful."

Fang Yu was stunned for a moment, not expecting the Five Great Divine Palaces to be so formidable.

One could only imagine how powerful the Dragon Emperor had been.

"You want to remind me that the opponent is even more fearsome, right?"

After all, whoever could bring about the downfall of the Five Great Divine Palaces must be even more formidable.

Xie Daoyun didn't speak, merely nodding lightly.

Fang Yu asked further, "Then tell me, who succeeded the Dragon Emperor after the Five Great Divine Palaces?"

"This..."

Xie Daoyun was taken aback.

She didn't know whether to speak.

Fang Yu's brows furrowed slightly, saying, "Speak, I'm not as fragile as you think."

Xie Daoyun knew that some things had to be faced sooner or later, steeled her heart, and said, "The one who plotted against Your Majesty... was your former confidant, Empress Nangong Ziwei!"

Fang Yu was shocked.

In his mind, there was no impression of this person's name at all.

"After the fall of the Five Great Divine Palaces, the Empress single-handedly overshadowed the heavens, creating a new order in Jiuzhou... She is known as—known as, Emperor Ziwei!"

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