774 This is The Trap! (1/2)

A chilly sense of fear flashed across Ximen Huanyu's eyes.

The current impression was notable. Although the emperor had promised the School of Kismet State a position in consideration of the bigger picture and had even shifted his perspective to ask for close collaboration between them, a good notion no doubt, the School of Kismet State's actions had still offended everyone in Yutang, without exception. At the very least, the civil and martial officials right before them were still provoked. In this aspect, there was a lot of work to be done for some time to come before they could really settle themselves in the position of Yutang's authorized body.

As for certain stubborn ones among these people… all they had in mind were ideas to tackle them!

Ximen Huanyu's deific sense had covered the entire hall. He was clearly aware of everyone's reaction. Naturally, he knew that there was no other expert in the court besides Yun Xiaoyao.

There was simply no threat.

He was utterly confident that he would unearth anyone like Ling Xiaozui or Mr. Nian, even if they were to hide in the throng of people!

This had nothing to do with the strength of one's cultivation base; it was one of the School of Kismet State's unique arcane abilities.

Since there was no disturbance, nothing was there. The vague sense of caution he kept in his heart could finally be put down as well.

The emperor seemed like he had wholly accepted the School of Kismet State. He was not at all upset by the various discords unfolding before him – not even affected, as he continued saying with a wide smile, ”I wonder where all of you are staying at in Tiantang for this trip? Your people will lodge in Tiantang often in the future. You have to plan as early as possible!”

Ximen Huanyu chuckled. ”We are unrefined beasts. We can call any place our home. It's fine wherever we reside.”

His Majesty laughed and replied, ”The ways of experts are as their hearts desire, truly extraordinary. If so, we shall begin conferring immediately. Pass the edict.”

Before his words echoed, a eunuch was already walking out, holding the edict. Once he stood in position, he spoke aloud, ”The School of Kismet State is to receive the edict!”

No matter how egoistic they were, how reclusive they had been, or how amazing their skills were, the group was required to formally kneel down to receive the royal decree as they were personally present just for it. Even more so, it was the School of Kismet State who had made the request and took the initiative to acknowledge themselves as the people of Yutang. Therefore, they could only be more respectful without any hint of hesitation.

If they could not even show a little respect to His Majesty, what collaboration was there to talk about in the future? What national guarding body was there? What about the School of Kismet State's fundamental aim?

If it were only words with no practical measures taken, how could they establish their credibility?

Regardless of the situation, they had to attain the title first!

Due to these observations, the six men from the School of Kismet State kneeled down in unison without any hesitation, once they heard the eunuch's announcement.

”By the mandate of heaven, hereby the emperor's decree, the School of Kismet State boasts of a heritage…”

The Emperor of Yutang's decree was worded bombastically as it complimented the School of Kimset State's various accomplishments. The flowery penmanship elicited bubbles of joy within Ximen Huanyu and the others. They thought that there was finally hope to the school's mission in coming to Yutang this time. Could the so-called end prophecy be but a process of calm after the storm, no longer subject to the most extreme of conditions? Was the school's bright future actually right before them?

”Therefore, the School of Kismet State is conferred as Yutang's…”

When the decree was read to this part, when things were finally turning better for the School of Kismet State, when they instinctively perked up their ears as it came to the crucial moment and paid all their attention in listening – it was during that subtle moment when soundlessly, a cloudy fog coalesced above the big hall.

Immediately, two beams of sword light bolted out of the blue and illuminated the court with its blinding radiance. Then, a ray of saber light tailed the luminescence. It was incredibly lithe, arriving with a fluid glimmer. The saber light was as if the twinkling stars, like all of heaven's starlight, had assembled here, shining upon Yutang together.