"Indeed, Uther initially wanted to seize the cultivation techniques for himself, relying on the Baoxue Empire’s military might. But now he knows that it’s impossible to succeed with just the Baoxue Empire’s strength, so he’s considering an alliance with our two nations."

Xu Lingjun shook his head and said, "When he talked to me about this, I realized the cause of King Anduin’s death. It seems Anduin didn’t want the secrets within the Secret Realm to fall into anyone else’s hands, hence his reluctance to ally with the two nations. But for Uther, this refusal was fatal because his desire for the cultivation techniques surpassed everything."

"Yes, otherwise he wouldn’t have acted so irrationally."

Yun Yi thought to himself, you actually approached Commander in Chief Xu to discuss an alliance and then planned to snatch the cultivation techniques from him...

This Uther dared to commit regicide, but all he achieved was useless destruction, and he’s destined to fail.

"That’s why I say the Baoxue Empire cannot be allowed to stay. Uther has already lost his mind; to acquire the cultivation techniques, he would stop at nothing. Keeping him around is like having a ticking time bomb, and one slight mistake could implicate all of Blue Star."

"What do you intend to do then?"

"Doesn’t he want the cultivation techniques? Then I’ll give them the techniques... but not through Uther..."

Xu Lingjun asked, "Your Majesty, I require your assistance with something!"

"Speak; there is nothing you cannot ask of me!"

Han Xu Yang laughed, "The title ’King of the Secret Realm’ was given to you by the Baoxue Empire, but I realized that if you were to become the fourth monarch of Blue Star, it might be an excellent thing."

Xu Lingjun was momentarily stunned and about to speak.

But he waved his hand and said, "Rest assured, I am not a narrow-minded person, and I have said, a chivalrous act breaks the law. This world is destined not to let power remain unchallenged. Since you have the strength to stand over all, your status is no less than mine, and this move can also strengthen Blue Star. I have no reason to deny it."

He asked, "But what of you? What is your plan?"

"I want all the positions of the Creation Realm Grandmasters!"

Xu Lingjun said, "He’s trying to gather all the Creation Realm masters and seeks my cultivation techniques, so I’ll destroy his plan... And not only that, I’ll seize this opportunity to completely overthrow the Baoxue Empire!"

"Do as you wish, remember, the Great Xia Empire will always stand behind you!"

Han Xu Yang deeply scrutinized Xu Lingjun and couldn’t help but sigh, "I’ve grown old, truly old. The Baoxue Empire’s strength is no less than the Xia Dynasty’s, but in your words, they are no more than paper tigers and clay dogs... Just remember nuclear weapons, they must not be detonated; otherwise, Blue Star is in grave danger."

"Yes!"

Xu Lingjun nodded.

The discussion ended swiftly.

And as Xu Lingjun took his leave...

Yun Yi apologized, "Your Majesty."

"Go now, who else in this Imperial Palace could harm me?"

Han Xu Yang waved his hand, signaling to Yun Yi, whose thoughts were already elsewhere, to leave quickly...

Once he was alone in the great hall.

He let out a long sigh, talking to himself, "Xu Lingjun’s power is completely beyond control. His close relationship with the small city signifies that the Secret Realm and the Great Xia watch over each other well. But whether his descendants will be as close to the small city’s descendants is hard to say. It seems necessary to have the Han family bloodline join the Secret Realm."

Unfortunately, Han Qingxue is a bit too old, and she has clearly expressed no interest.

But isn’t Qingyun a bit too young?

Just celebrated her fourth birthday...

He then shook his head; after all, Xu Lingjun is still young. Yes, she is young now, but will she still be in ten years?

Fourteen years old is reasonable.

Or perhaps have both sisters together...

Yes, this must be settled.

At this moment.

Yun Yi caught up with Xu Lingjun’s pace and called out, "Commander in Chief Xu..."

Xu Lingjun smiled and said, "Elder Yun, let’s find a quiet place to discuss. To be honest, to overthrow the Baoxue Empire, we still need your help."

Yun Yi immediately assured, "Whatever is needed, I will not refuse!"

The two found a place to settle...

With Xu Lingjun narrating.

He began to recite "Infinite Immortal Technique" word for word.

Though Yun Yi is not one with photographic memory, as his realm advanced, his memory strengthened, but unfortunately, this technique was unlike anything he had cultivated before. Just by hearing a few lines, Yun Yi couldn’t help but become excited and breathe rapidly, entering a state of seeming enlightenment.

He could barely listen to the latter part of the cultivation technique.

The short technique had to be repeated by Xu Lingjun seven or eight times.

Finally, he sighed, "Mr. Yun, perhaps you should find some paper and pens, and I’ll transcribe a copy for you. Otherwise, this is too slow."

"I apologize, Commander in Chief Xu, the technique is just too wondrous, I couldn’t help but get lost in it!"

Yun Yi’s apology contained traces of excitement, "But now I understand why Uther was so intrigued by this cultivation technique. Although many parts are still unclear, I sense that this technique indeed holds great potential to solve our confinement!"

"If that’s truly the case, then I can be at ease!"

Xu Lingjun nodded.

Yun Yi fetched paper and pens, and Xu Lingjun transcribed the cultivation technique for him, then explained each of its profound and difficult parts in detail.