Honestly, Ye Longlin hadn't expected Li Chengdiao to still say those words, but his saying them implied that the Ye family absolutely had hidden experts, or perhaps, individuals who surpassed the Dao Realm.
Ye Longlin frowned, "But aren't beings beyond the Dao Realm considered legends? I haven't heard anything about them these past few years."
Above the Dao Realm lies the Saint.
However, this realm hadn't appeared for countless years. How could the Ye family possibly have Saints? After all, back when they were with the Ye family, they had never heard of such matters.
Li Chengdiao stood with his hands behind his back and slowly spoke, "The Ye family, ranked forty-ninth in the Hundred Surnames, with a total national population of over six and a half million people. The Ye family's influence spans almost the entirety of Great Xia. Their origins, even their surname, can be traced back to the era of Emperor Zhuanxu.
For the Ye family, this is something they can be proud of. So, do you think the Ye family wouldn't have Saints? The power of a Saint surpasses everyone's imagination. No one can fathom how powerful a Saint truly is, but according to ancient records, Saints could destroy heavens and earth, move mountains and fill seas… but these are records from over a hundred years ago.
At least, in the current situation, Saints have not appeared. In these past hundred years, no Saint has emerged, and no Sage has appeared."
Above the Dao Realm is the Saint Realm.
Saint Realm powerhouses are also known as Sages, or Saints.
But interestingly, no one has ever seen such an ultimate existence!
These kinds of powerhouses only ever lived in legends.
"Ancient texts are always ancient texts. Even if they record much, it is ultimately a reflection in the water, a flower in the mirror. No one knows if it's true," Ye Longlin said slowly.
Li Chengdiao shook his head, "That's not how you should put it. What I want to tell you is that the Ye family is not that simple. With the surname Ye existing for such a long time, it's impossible for them to be so straightforward. You should understand what I mean."
Ye Longlin nodded. He understood Li Chengdiao's meaning and knew very well that Li Chengdiao wanted to persuade him.
In the entire capital, only Li Chengdiao truly understood him.
His abdication was not only due to heartbreak, but also because there were things he had to do.
The matters between the Ye family and him should have a conclusion.
"You old man, just live your retirement peacefully here. Don't worry about these things. They are not things you should be concerned with. I will handle them."
After speaking, Ye Longlin walked out of the small courtyard.
Li Chengdiao watched his receding figure and sighed.
Later, members of the Dragon Fang Regiment entered the small courtyard.
"Elder Li, regarding the two documents submitted by the military, do you have any further supplements?"
This was the procedure.
The Supreme also clearly understood what these people represented. Some agreed due to benefits, while others agreed under duress. Therefore, after receiving this document, they would ask for the opinions of the six elders. If there was a discrepancy with the votes in the document or whether the elders agreed, it would be considered as misleading the heavenly ears.
And for this, a great price would have to be paid.
"No, you can submit them."
Li Chengdiao waved his hand and said.
The Dragon Fang personnel nodded and quickly left.
Li Chengdiao sat down and pondered for a moment, then sighed, "It seems the storm in the capital cannot be stopped. Very well, this old body of mine will do one last thing for you, as I don't have much time left anyway."
"Prepare paper and brush."
After speaking, someone prepared the necessary tools for him.
Soon, after signing several letters, he handed them to his confidant, "Give these to the courier and ensure they are delivered to these addresses."
"Yes!"
After the confidant left, Li Chengdiao's face flushed. He took out a handkerchief and covered his mouth, coughing.
"Cough cough cough."
After he finally stopped, the center of the handkerchief was stained with a patch of bright red blood, extremely dazzling.
...
The capital was now facing an impending storm.
Even ordinary people could sense that something was about to happen in the capital.
If ordinary people could clearly feel it, let alone the top families and forces.
Wuji challenged Ye Longlin. This battle was full of variables for them. If Ye Longlin was truly injured, then he might not be Wuji's opponent.
If the opponent was fake, it would also have significant consequences. At the very least, others who wanted to deal with Ye Longlin would know his true cultivation, allowing them to make very rational judgments and plans.
For Ye Longlin, the road ahead would only become more difficult.
There were exactly ten days left until the end of the month, and these ten days were his last chance. If he didn't make adequate preparations within these ten days, the subsequent developments would be difficult to manage.
During these following few days, storms swept in, further chilling the capital by several degrees. But this could not stop countless martial artists from flocking to the capital.
The Battle of Shenglong Lake could be described as a battle of the century in recent years!
The president of the Martial Arts Association personally entered the fray. Although they still didn't know who the opponent was, the news had spread that the opponent had accepted the challenge, which meant that there would definitely be a battle at the end of the month.
This battle was also the reason that attracted countless martial artists.
And while the outside world was in turmoil, Ye Longlin, at the center of the storm, seemed unconcerned.
That afternoon, a piece of news came from the Hall of Honor.
The first Dragon Pavilion Master officially abdicated, and the second Dragon Pavilion Master was decided. The interim Pavilion Master was Yuan Gang.
Although he was only the interim Pavilion Master, everyone knew that as long as Yuan Gang could stabilize the situation and gradually advance all matters within a year, the position of the second Dragon Pavilion Master would be secure, and no unexpected events would occur.
And since this order and document were issued, Yuan Gang remained reclusive, seemingly disappearing from sight, with no news whatsoever, as if he remained within the Dragon Pavilion's towering structure, never emerging.
The next day, rumors suddenly spread.
The second person on the Investiture of the Gods list entered the capital and was staying at the Dragon's Dream Five-Star Hotel.
On the third day, Qinglong, one of the Four Vajras of the Dragon Pavilion, officially applied for retirement, and his retirement approval was officially issued at three in the afternoon.
This man, who had dedicated nearly thirty years to the military and martial arts, finally stepped down.
After retiring, he withdrew into obscurity within the capital, seemingly without any news, disappearing from the public eye.
On the fourth day, all high-level martial artists of the Martial Arts Association returned to their headquarters, signaling an impending storm centered around the Martial Arts Association.
The entire capital seemed to be preparing for war. Ye Longlin's resignation as Heavenly King had also been going through the procedures two days prior, but some matters still required a few days.
Finally, at the end of the month, a message suddenly broke out.
"The fifth Heavenly King has officially resigned!"