They all became female demons after being reborn.

Chapter 54: Fame Arises Overnight, Shocking the World

"I am Princess Zhaoyang of the Great Sheng Dynasty, Li Anchan. If one day you find yourself in a desperate situation in the Great Yu, you may come north to find me. The gates of Chang'an will always be open for you."

Hearing Li Anchan's words, Wu Cheng also laughed, "It seems that the internal problems of your Sheng Kingdom are more serious than I thought. You actually sent your princess to Da Yu to handle matters. Well then, I'll return this to you. If you can't stay in Bei Sheng anymore, you can come to me. As long as I have a bite to eat, you'll have a bone to gnaw on."

"That's a very harsh thing to say." Li Anchan cupped her hands in a gesture of respect. "This is not a place to stay for long. I will be crossing the river to return to my country soon, so I'll take my leave now."

Wu Cheng also cupped his hands and said, "The journey through the martial world is long, so we'll meet again someday."

After saying that, he told Xue Jianren and Zhou Ke, who were still loading stones, to hurry up and get out of there.

Before leaving, Qingque glanced at Li Anchan, then walked away without looking back.

Watching the four figures disappear into the distance, Li Anchan sighed helplessly, "They've already kissed, how can they leave so nonchalantly? What a heartless guy..."

Once the four figures were out of sight, the men who had been lying in ambush in the groves on both sides of the road rushed out.

The leader bowed respectfully, "Second Young Master, why not force them to stay?"

"If we force him to stay, he will harbor resentment towards me," Li Anchan said leisurely. "It's time to do one last thing and publish the list. He won't be able to stay in this Southern Puppet regime any longer, and he'll have no choice but to come to me for help."

The subordinate felt a chill run down his spine and quickly lowered his head. "Your Highness is a master strategist. I'm sure that young master Wu will eventually come under your command."

Li Anchan smiled without saying a word, only pointing her finger at her pink lips as she murmured to herself, "Wu Cheng, what kind of expression will you have when you come looking for me because you can't make it in this southern country? I'm really looking forward to it..."

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A few days later, at Yuhuang Peak of the Wentian Sect, Wu Cheng stretched and said, "Finally back. It's so good that nothing happened along the way."

Xue Jianren smiled wryly, "But Your Highness, you gave all your money to the poor along the way..."

"This is what you call taking from the people and using it for the people." Wu Cheng yawned. "They can survive with the money, and I feel good because of their gratitude. This money was well spent!"

Seeing Xue Jianren still wearing a gloomy smile, Wu Cheng asked curiously, "What's wrong? Is Senior Brother Xue reluctant to part with that silver?"

Xue Jianren shook his head. "No, it's just that we did such a big thing in Luoyang City, and I'm worried that it might implicate my father."

"It's not that serious. We didn't leave our names. So what if many people saw us? As long as we don't admit it, what can they do? Your father is a border general. Unless the court in Lin'an is stupid, they won't bring this up."

Wu Cheng patted him on the shoulder, "Don't worry, even if someone wants to cause trouble, they'll come to me. Oh, and don't forget what we talked about on the way. Go back and sound out your dad."

Xue Jianren nodded emphatically, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely convey the message!"

"Thank you for your help, Senior Brother Xue." Wu Cheng nodded in satisfaction.

As a seasoned keyboard warrior in the new era, Wu Cheng deeply understands one principle: only those with guns in their hands have power!

Xue Jianren said, "I'll rest for today, and tomorrow I'll head to Hulao Pass to find my father!"

After patting him on the shoulder and saying goodbye to him and Zhou Ke who was going back to report, Wu Cheng led Qingque upstairs.

When they arrived at the entrance of the main hall, they saw Bai Suyi leaning against a pillar with her arms crossed, smiling as she waited for them.

Seeing Bai Suying's strange smile, Wu Cheng asked curiously, "Why is Senior Sister smiling so oddly?"

Bai Suying shook her head and asked in return, "Junior Brother, did you gain anything from your trip to Luoyang?"

"The mastermind behind this has been found and the matter has been resolved, but there are some things that I need to report to my master."

As soon as Wu Cheng finished speaking, Bai Suying couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Senior Sister?"

"It's alright, it's alright." Bai Suying waved her hand and continued, "Go in, your master is waiting for you."

Wu Cheng found it strange, but seeing that she was unwilling to say more and instead had a look of watching the show, he took Qingque and followed Bai Suyi into the main hall.

Inside the main hall, only Gong Yuqing, still dressed in a purple robe, leaned against the armchair, her brows furrowed and her brows furrowed.

Upon seeing the three of them, she gave a soft hum and told Qingque to return to the Sword Pavilion to find Dugu Moli. Qingque glanced at Wu Cheng, and only after seeing him nod did she bow and turn to leave.

After she left, Gong Yuqing glanced at Wu Cheng sideways, "You've accomplished something truly remarkable in Luoyang!"

Wu Cheng was taken aback, but did not deny it. Instead, he said, "The mastermind behind this is the magistrate of Luoyang. My third brother is no good either. Our Wentian Sect is a reputable and righteous sect. I am doing this on behalf of Heaven."

Gong Yuqing snorted coldly again, "So you killed them all?"

Wu Cheng was taken aback again. "How did Master know?"

Although he knew his identity and many people had met him at the time, it couldn't have spread this quickly!

"Hmph!" Gong Yuqing snorted and raised her chin at Bai Suyi, "Let your good junior brother see this."

Bai Suying handed Wu Cheng a booklet with a smile, "Congratulations, Junior Brother, you're now famous throughout the land."

Wu Cheng took it and opened it. On the first page, at the top, were the five large characters "The Number One List Under Heaven".

The first name below is someone you know.

"The number one swordsman in the world, the silent Guanyin Dugu Moli, the master of the Sword Pavilion of the Wentian Sect, and a master of the Innate Realm."

The person on the second page is also someone I know, and they're right in front of me.

"The number one palm striker in the world, Gong Yuqing, the sect leader of the Wentian Sect, and a master of innate cultivation."

Wu Cheng immediately beamed and cupped his hands in greeting, "Congratulations, Master, on becoming the number one in the world!"

A silent Guanyin and a lantern illuminating the night?

This nickname sounds pretty good, at least it's much better than that bullshit "Blood Blade".

"Come on! This is clearly a path to chaos!" Gong Yuqing glared at him. "Stop looking at this bullshit about being the best in the world, turn to the back."

Upon hearing this, Wu Cheng quickly flipped to the next page and eventually found a new one.

"The Hidden Dragon Ranking?" Wu Cheng raised an eyebrow. "That so-called list of martial arts masters from the previous dynasty that only those under thirty could make it onto?"

"Hmm." Gong Yuqing didn't speak, but simply raised her chin to indicate that he should look.

Wu Cheng turned the page and was immediately stunned.

"Wu Cheng, the first on the Hidden Dragon List, is a sixteen-year-old swordsman. Handsome and refined, gentle and considerate, he cares deeply for the people. He is the fourth prince of the Yu Kingdom. For the first sixteen years of his life, he lived on thin ice, feigning madness. Later, he was sent to the Wentian Sect as a hostage. On the way, he killed Mei Gensheng, a top imperial guard who wanted to kill the others. In Luoyang, he discovered that the third prince, Prince Yu, Wu Ju, and the magistrate of Luoyang were colluding to plunder the people, oppress them, and sell children. Because of his sense of righteousness, he killed the two men, saving dozens of children, and distributed their ill-gotten gains to the people. He is truly a young hero! The Wentian Sect was moved by his righteous deeds and took him as their disciple. He is a model of the martial arts world!"

Wu Cheng burst into a tirade, "Li Anchan! You tricked me!"

Gong Yuqing sat up straight with curiosity. "Who is Li Anchan?"

"Princess of the Northern Barbarians, she definitely made this list! I knew she came to Dayu for more than just rescuing a few children!" Wu Chengsui gave a general account of Li Anchan's situation.

Of course, the fact that someone left a mark on my lips was not mentioned.

He then stated confidently, "She doesn't know about what happened in Shen Family Village, which is why it's not recorded on the Hidden Dragon Ranking. However, she did slip up, which proves that the ranking was definitely her doing!"

Bai Suying smiled and said, "Junior brother, do you understand now? Only your senior sister and Master are the ones who truly care about you. Don't believe the sweet talk of those bad women outside anymore."

Although she was smiling, a shadow of gloom flashed in her eyes.

Before her rebirth, she had never heard of any ranking list. Li Anchan... the empress who would one day unify the world?

Could it be another change brought about by my rebirth?

But no matter what, we absolutely cannot let my junior brother see her again!

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A palace attendant hurried through the Lin'an Imperial Palace.

Although named an imperial palace, the carved beams, painted rafters, pavilions, and towers here have a touch of the elegance of Jiangnan, and the lotus pond is surrounded by red flowers and green willows.

The eunuch had no interest in appreciating the scenery and hurried towards the Longevity Palace.

Upon reaching the gate, guards came forward to search him.

After the body search was completed, the eunuch took off his shoes and hurried into the main hall.

There were no candles lit inside the hall, so it was quite dark.

Inside the hall is a platform about knee-high, with the Tai Chi symbol and Bagua carved around it. It is surrounded by Buddhist Sanskrit characters, and the platform is also covered with light gauze curtains. In the center, there is a vaguely discernible figure sitting cross-legged in meditation.

The eunuch slid down to his knees a foot before the platform, his head already kowtowed to the ground, and whispered, "Your Majesty! The list is known throughout the city! Several high-ranking officials have immediately submitted memorials requesting that the Fourth Prince be summoned back to court for questioning!"

clang--

The bronze chime resonated, and the eunuch lying on the ground trembled. He then got up, bowed, and slowly backed away from the Wanshou Palace.

Only then did he slowly exhale a breath of stale air, wipe the cold sweat from his temples, and then quickly leave.

clang--

Another long, drawn-out sound of a bronze chime.

After a long while, a gentle and calm voice echoed softly in the hall.

"Fourth Brother, Fourth Brother, was it your own idea to kill Third Brother, or was it the will of the Heavenly Questioning Sect?"

Meanwhile, in Guiyue Palace, Yang Yourong, dressed in a jade-green palace gown and with a voluptuous figure, leaned against a couch, engrossed in reading a booklet. Her charming, foxy phoenix eyes were filled with a smile.

"Cheng'er, with your talent, you should be accepted into my Holy Sect. But should we send you to the Path of Heavenly Repair or the Path of Demonic Appearance?"