Golden Ranking Appears, My Empress Turns Out to Be Wu Zhao

Time passed slowly.

In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.

Ming Imperial Palace.

"Your Majesty!"

"How did the matter I instructed you to handle go?"

Zhu Houzhao looked at the Internal Guard Leader below and asked in a calm tone.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the new Hundred Yue City has been fully constructed, and all the necessary facilities are in place."

"The Hundred Yue Queen can move in at any time with her people!"

"Oh? You've done well with this matter. Next, take all of your Internal Factory personnel and completely withdraw from Hundred Yue City."

A look of satisfaction appeared on Zhu Houzhao's face.

For the sake of Yan Lingji and the other women's Hundred Yue City, he had put in an extraordinary amount of effort these past few months.

In fact, the Hundred Yue City built within the Ming Dynasty was even more magnificent than that in the Qin Dynasty's Land of Hundred Yue.

The resources and money spent were beyond imagination.

But for someone who never lacked wealth, he didn't mind the cost.

After all, it was all for his women.

Even if the price was immense and the spending extravagant, he felt not the slightest heartache.

Yan Lingji, Zi Nu, Fei Yan, Xue Nu, and his obedient daughter Su Yue.

All of them were deeply important in his heart.

So what if he spent more?

Moreover, he intended to turn this Hundred Yue City into the top Forbidden Land in all of the Nine Provinces.

Even if a God Demon Realm cultivator barged in, they would face certain death and destruction.

At that moment, the Dark Guard Leader, Dark One, entered the hall.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this is a secret report from the Yuan Dynasty!"

"Interesting. Has Temujin finally fallen out with his sons?"

"Looks like everything is going according to plan!"

"Dark One, send someone to keep monitoring the situation. If the uncle encounters any setbacks, you may assist from the shadows."

"Ensure the plan proceeds smoothly!"

"Before our Ming Dynasty army wipes out the Yuan Dynasty, I want to see that the Yuan Dynasty is already torn apart!"

Three months ago, Iron Courage Divine Marquis Zhu Wushi and others officially set the plan in motion.

There may have been some difficulties in the beginning.

However.

They were quickly resolved.

Especially since Zhu Houzhao had invested tremendous effort and resources, the subsequent progress became smoother and smoother.

Now, a massive internal conflict was about to erupt within the Yuan Imperial Court.

Once the internal strife broke out, Yuan Dynasty's fragmentation would be inevitable.

Zhu Houzhao was very much looking forward to it.

Boom...

Suddenly.

The sky erupted with a loud explosion.

Purple energy rose and golden light radiated in all directions.

"A new ranking is about to appear!"

This kind of phenomenon has happened several times already.

Zhu Houzhao understood very clearly what it signified.

He wondered what ranking would be announced next!

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[The Nine Provinces – Confucian Immortal Ranking]

[In the Nine Provinces, there are countless disciples of the Confucian School. Many practice Confucian Dao Cultivation Techniques. The Heaven Dao, now announces the Confucian Immortal Ranking]

[All who cultivate the Confucian Dao and have reached the Land Immortal Realm may be ranked based on their Realm, talent, potential, and foundation]

[This ranking only ranked ten names. Ranks ten to seven are of the Heavenly Human Realm. Ranks six to four are of the Mythical Realm. Ranks three to one are of the God Demon Realm and above]

[All those ranked shall receive Heaven Dao Reward]

[The ranking updates once per year]

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Confucian Immortal Ranking?

Zhu Houzhao looked at the ranking in the sky, a gleam flashing in his eyes.

The Dao Immortal Ranking and Demon God Ranking had already been announced.

Now it was finally the Confucian Immortal Ranking!?

How interesting!

He wondered who among the Land Immortals of the Confucian Dao would make the ranking.

Zhu Houzhao was filled with anticipation.

If there were worthy individuals, he wouldn't hesitate to "recruit" them.

Anyone who could cultivate the Confucian Dao to the Land Immortal Realm was undoubtedly extraordinary.

If used properly, they could provide tremendous value.

Aside from Ying Zheng of Qin Dynasty, who was naturally averse to Confucian scholars.

The rest of the dynasties and kingdoms were more than willing to accept such people.

Confucian Dao had its disadvantages, but also advantages.

As for Zhu Houzhao, as long as someone could be of use to him, they were worthwhile.

The appearance of the Confucian Immortal Ranking excited Confucian scholars and all those interested in Confucianism throughout the Nine Provinces.

They were elated.

Many hoped to be ranked on the Confucian Immortal Ranking themselves.

From now on, this ranking would likely become the ultimate goal of all Confucian scholars.

Anyone who made the Confucian Immortal Ranking would be revered by all Confucian scholars under Heaven.

As for those who practiced Dao or Demon cultivation, they were indifferent.

After all, their Dao Immortal Ranking and Demon God Ranking had already been revealed.

Their minds were already at peace.

However, the Buddhist cultivators in the Nine Provinces all changed their expressions.

What was the meaning behind the Nine Provinces Golden Ranking?

The Dao, Demon, and Confucian rankings had all appeared one after another.

Why had the Buddhist ranking still not emerged?

Was Buddhism destined to be discriminated against?

For a time, countless monks and nuns across the Nine Provinces were filled with indignation.

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"Ah! Why is there no Buddhist Immortal Ranking for us?"

"Exactly! Compared to Buddhism, what's the value of so-called Demon and Confucian?"

"Our Buddhist sect has countless high monks. Land Immortals are definitely more than expected. How can Dao and Confucian compare?"

"Utter nonsense. What I hate most are you monks."

"You look righteous on the surface, but in reality you're worse than bandits and adulterers, utterly disgusting."

"You're not even as good as the Demon Dao!"

"We who have left the secular world see through worldly desires. We're nothing like you Confucian scholars. You act like gentlemen on the outside, but are hypocrites within."

The struggle among the various dao traditions in the Nine Provinces had existed since ancient times.

Now, with the appearance of the Dao, Demon, and Confucian Ranking in succession.

The Buddhist force could no longer remain calm.

All over the Nine Provinces, fierce debates broke out.

Some even escalated into heated arguments.

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Qin Imperial Palace.

After three months of recovery, Bai Qi and Shang Yang had finally expelled the vast sword energy from their bodies.

Their lives were saved.

However, returning to their peak would take a long time to heal.

Fortunately, the Qin Dynasty had already eliminated the remnants of the Six Kingdoms.

The remaining rebels could be dealt with by Wang Jian alone.

There was no need for Bai Qi, the Mythical Realm marshal.

At that moment, Ying Zheng once again summoned Bai Qi, Shang Yang, Li Si, and others to discuss future military deployments.

To prepare for the changing times ahead.

However, upon seeing the newly announced Confucian Immortal Ranking in the sky.

Ying Zheng's face darkened.

It was well known.

Of all powers in the Qin Dynasty, none was disliked more than Confucian School.

It was as if the Qin Dynasty was naturally at odds with Confucianism.

In fact, Ying Zheng detested the Confucian School from the bottom of his heart.

This new ranking meant that the Qin Dynasty would likely be left out again.

Just thinking of those Confucian scholars he despised being ranked and receiving Heaven Dao Reward made him extremely displeased.

"Monarch Wu'an, have you found out if the Little Sage Manor had any connections to the remnants of the Six Kingdoms?"

"It appears that Zhang Liang, one of the rebels, was from the Little Sage Manor, and ranked as their Third Leader."

"I must suspect that during the previous Six Kingdoms rebellion, the Little Sage Manor was secretly supporting them."

The Little Sage Manor had never shown respect for the imperial commands of the Qin Dynasty.

Ying Zheng had always seen them as a thorn in his side.

He wanted nothing more than to eliminate them completely.

Previously, it was because of Xiong Qi, the remnants of the Six Kingdoms, and Hundred Yue City that he had been too occupied.

But now, Xiong Qi's forces and the remnants had been wiped out.

Hundred Yue City had also been relocated within the Ming Dynasty.

The next immediate target before Ying Zheng was the Little Sage Manor.

There was no way he would let them go.

Just in time to use the emergence of the Confucian Immortal Ranking to take action.

Submit and live, resist and die!

"Your Majesty, in this minister's opinion, the Little Sage Manor is no different from the rebels of the Six Kingdoms. We should just eliminate them altogether."

Bai Qi said indifferently.

In the eyes of the Slaughter God Bai Qi, all rebels deserved to die.

They were beyond redemption.

"Your Majesty, please reconsider."

"The Little Sage Manor is the most iconic symbol of the Confucian School in the Qin Dynasty."

"It is not merely a force or a sect."

"It is also a symbol."

"If we were to destroy the Little Sage Manor outright, it would not only provoke the Confucian scholars within the Qin Dynasty, but also the scholars of other dynasties and kingdoms. They would see us as the greatest villains."

"In the future, if we aim to conquer their lands, it will be twice as difficult."

"This is something we must guard against."

"Especially with those dynasties and kingdoms where the Confucian Dao thrives. They are crucial."

"We can completely divide the Little Sage Manor from within, recruiting some and striking others."

"Especially eliminating those stubborn elements who defy the Qin Dynasty, while keeping those who are loyal."

"Sir's suggestion is reasonable. I can directly recruit those Confucian scholars loyal to the Qin Dynasty."

"If any of them manage to enter the Confucian Immortal Ranking, it will only benefit the Qin Dynasty."

Ying Zheng nodded in agreement with Shang Yang's advice.

Previously, his stance had been too aggressive.

It wasn't that his opinion was wrong, just that the timing wasn't right.

When the time was ripe, he could eliminate the entire Confucian School if he wished.

If the Qin Dynasty was the only power left in the Nine Provinces, he wouldn't care about the views of the Confucian School.

But currently, throughout the Nine Provinces, the Confucian School's influence was tremendous and deeply embedded in all the major Imperial Courts.

Even the powerful Ming Dynasty and the Vast Sea Dynasty had large portions of their courts filled with Confucian scholars.

This showed how terrifyingly prosperous the Confucian Dao had become!

"Everything will proceed according to your plan."

"You and Li Si shall plan this together!"

"You two working together, I don't want to hear about any failure."

"Yes, Your Majesty. I shall not let you down!"

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Han Imperial Harem, Consort Yu Palace.

Jiang Yuyan's aura had once again surged.

Her hard work over the past few months had paid off, and her strength had advanced rapidly.

Through her Spirit Devouring Demon Exercise, she constantly consumed the power of other cultivators.

As a result, her talent continued to grow stronger, and her cultivation speed accelerated.

She was one step closer to her goal.

At the same time.

Some of her plans had already begun to take shape.

She had even started secretly recruiting talent to serve her.

She now possessed the strength and foundation to establish her own power.

A force capable of rivaling the Heaven Gate and the Stitched Cloth Guard.

"Your Highness, these are the well-known and highly potential Confucian scholars within the Han Dynasty that I've secretly gathered."

"You've done well. Keep monitoring them."

"As soon as they make the ranking, send people to seize them immediately."

"Whether they agree or not, it must be enforced."

"Those who obey will live, those who resist will die!"

"If they cannot be used by this palace, then they shall become nourishment for my Spirit Devouring Demon Exercise!"