773 A Fine Attainment, A Marvelous Feat? (1/2)

To be unsanctioned was the School of Kismet State's biggest taboo. If it could be helped, they would not resort to such extreme measures. Making a forceful threat was revolting, but watching the control over the world slip away from their hands and the destiny and fate shifting positions, they were unduly perturbed.

If the Emperor of Yutang could switch his intentions and confer the School of Kismet State, it would justify the flaws of their current actions.

Therefore, the person's eyes glimmered automatically once he heard the word 'confer'; the distant composure was no longer present, replaced by a sense of caution.

His Majesty spoke with a grim look, ”Our meeting yesterday and current events tell of your extraordinary reputation and capability that's unparalleled in this world. I'm thinking, if you can change how you do things, no longer insisting on forceful tyranny, I could perhaps consider conferring your school as the national guarding sect and allow the dissemination of your teaching. From now on, the Empire of Yutang and your school can support each other across the sovereignty and martial world – the Empire of Yutang may prosper while your school's heritage remains untouched.”

”Thank you for your benevolence, Your Majesty. We shall definitely exert our all to ensure Yutang's longevity,” the voice spoke passionately.

The emperor replied, ”Nonetheless, I have never seen any sincerity from you. In fact, you have not even revealed yourself – what sincerity could there be? I don't even see anyone – what's there to confer? I cannot confer the School of Kismet State when I am facing nothing but my court of ministers.”

Insuppressible excitement could be heard from the voice. ”Thank you, Your Majesty. This lowly one understands Your Majesty's concerns. I shall report this to the school's master right now so that they can come forth to see Your Majesty and discuss this crucial matter. This lowly one is anxious. Your Majesty, please be patient.”

His Majesty breathed in deeply and said, ”I do also hope that your school can be more polite. I, after all, am the ruler of this state!”

The voice repeated himself a few times. ”Of course. Don't worry, Your Majesty, don't worry.”

Then, there was no other sound. The person had left in a hurry to report the case.

The imperial court was still in grim silence. No one among the officials looked pleased. Everyone knew that the emperor had only sounded aggressive earlier, but once he agreed to confer the school, it was already a compromise – it was surrender!

It was still utter humiliation! At most, there was an additional layer of smoke to it – what help could it be?

The tension was tangible in the silent atmosphere.

His Majesty was quietly waiting, but deep inside his eyes, there was a securely hidden sense of comfort.

The martial officials were fuming, their temples throbbing while their gazes were spitting fire. It was only normal. However, the civil ministers felt similarly shamed. The indescribable sense of extreme rage was the most important factor in the emperor's sense of comfort.

”This is what the empire's soul looks like!”

If this case could end in a way that benefited Yutang, the unity of Yutang's imperial court would ascend to another invincible level!

…

The Emperor of Yutang had most probably touched where it mattered the most to the School of Kismet State as, not long after, a clear voice spoke up, ”The School of Kismet State's current leader, Ximen Huanyu, alongside the school's disciples, requests to see Your Majesty, the Emperor of Yutang. Long live Your Majesty!”

”Permitted,” His Majesty answered lightly.

Just as he spoke, a soft noise rang in the court. Out of thin air, six silhouettes appeared.