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Because he came from the modern era, Song Shidao did not approve of having multiple wives. Naturally, his sister could not share a man with other women either. This command left Kou Zhong feeling troubled and guilty towards Chuchu. However, Song Shidao gave him a choice: he could only choose between Song Yuzhi and Chuchu. Kou Zhong naturally chose Song Yuzhi, the woman he loved. As for Chuchu, he had no romantic feelings for her; he had taken her in initially because she clearly expressed her affection for him, and he found her pitiful and endearing. In reality, he did not have much emotional attachment to Chuchu. Now, under his brother-in-law's pressure, Kou Zhong could only feel sorry for Chuchu. After all, he knew many talented young men and could introduce one to her.
After taking control of the Young Marshal Army, Song Shidao's first order of business was to publicize the fact that Fan Qinghui had been stripped of her martial arts abilities. Along with this news, he also revealed evidence of her collusion with the steward of Duzun Fortress to sow discord between the Song and Du families, as well as the intentions behind Compassionate Voyage Tranquil Abode's choice of Li Shimin as their next leader: as a son of the Li Clan and the legitimate eldest son, Li Shimin had no qualifications to inherit the throne. So why did Compassionate Voyage Tranquil Abode choose him? This question was worth pondering. Were they trying to cultivate another Sui Yangdi? Or were they attempting to incite internal strife within the Li Family to gain more benefits for themselves? The image of Compassionate Voyage Tranquil Abode had significantly declined, especially since Fan Qinghui had fallen from grace. Many noble ladies who previously refrained from speaking ill of Fan Qinghui due to her influence and their own husbands now felt emboldened to criticize her since she had lost her martial prowess and appeared older and uglier than them. Naturally, they would not defend her anymore. Through their words, Fan Qinghui transformed from a celestial being into a seductress who brought disaster upon men, and Shifeixuan was also affected.
Li Shimin received news from Shifeixuan that Kou Zhong intended to assist him and was excitedly contemplating how to accept the southern forces when he suddenly heard this rumor and was left dumbfounded, quickly followed by fear. Once this rumor reached Li Yuan's ears, his fate would be sealed. Li Yuan had already half-abandoned him for Li Jiancheng; upon hearing this rumor, he would completely forsake him. Li Shimin desperately wanted to quickly gain the support of the Young Marshal Army as a foundation to contend against Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng, but bad news kept hitting him one after another.
"What? Song Shidao has taken over the Young Marshal Army? What about Kou Zhong?" Li Shimin choked back blood rising in his throat as he asked the scout delivering the news.
The scout reported, "Most of the Young Marshal Army's generals are already aligned with Song Shidao. Kou Zhong has no choice but to abandon the Young Marshal Army and leave alone."
"Poof—" The blood finally spewed out as he exclaimed, "Good! What a Song Shidao! So you were the one hiding the deepest all along. The Song Clan... next leader..."
Li Shimin felt darkness enveloping him as he fainted amidst his subordinates' exclamations.
Song Shidao smoothly took over the Young Marshal Army, issuing a series of commands that improved both military training and civilian life within his territory. The previously hesitant generals of the Young Marshal Army were all impressed: Young Master Song was even more capable than the previous leader; it was an honor for them to serve under him.
Song Shidao's policies primarily focused on training troops and promoting livelihoods: modern training methods increased military strength by at least double, earning the respect of commanding officers; new practical farming tools and cultivation methods doubled food production in their territories, solving hunger issues for all citizens within his domain. The people established a longevity tablet for Song Shidao, recognizing him as their ruler. If another ruler were to take over, these citizens would be the first to object. Merchants' status rose as commerce flourished and boosted economic development... The southern region thrived vibrantly, making those in northern Li Tang territory envious; many secretly fled southward, causing a significant population increase in the south and more people joining the military.
Just when Song Shidao felt everything was ready for a northern expedition, Song Que emerged from seclusion. Having advanced to Grandmaster level, he heard about Song Shidao's achievements and decided to meet him in person. Naturally, Song Lu and Song Zhi accompanied him; they also wanted to see this nephew they had once given up on. According to Kou Zhong, this nephew had long since reached Grandmaster level himself. How ironic! It turned out their nephew was not the mediocre person they thought but rather a prodigy with insights beyond ordinary people who excelled at hiding his true abilities. Surely their nephew must have sensed their thoughts; hence despite being cordial with them, he did not reveal his strength—perhaps out of dissatisfaction with them! After all, their nephew was truly the heir of the Song Family; it made sense that they helped outsiders instead of him.
"You... are not at Grandmaster level?" Song Que felt an overwhelming sense of admiration upon seeing his son.
"Not Grandmaster?" Both Song Zhi and Song Lu were astonished along with Kou Zhong and others. To them, Song Shidao seemed unfathomable; how could he still be merely at Master level when all three of them had already advanced?
Song Shidao smiled lightly: "As you can see, I am indeed not at Grandmaster level."
Song Que's eyes sparkled with bright light: "You have broken through that barrier? What lies beyond that barrier?"
Song Shidao replied: "Logically speaking, breaking through that barrier should lead to Shattering the Void and into another higher realm. However, I encountered a fortuitous event; my cultivation method differs from yours—I do not enter Dao through martial arts—so I do not need to shatter that void. I can continue residing in this world until I grow weary of it before leaving."
The three of them looked at each other in shock: Song Shidao had actually become a master of the Great Master level?! Even Ning Daoqi would not be his opponent. No wonder Compassionate Voyage Tranquil Abode had shrunk back.
Song Que's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Is Shattering the Void the next realm after Grandmaster? Has the Evil Emperor Xiang Yutian died or has he shattered the void?"
Song Shidao replied, "He has shattered the void. If you want to see him, you can shatter the void yourself and go to his world."
"How will Grandmasters shatter the void in the future?" At this moment, Song Que had no other thoughts; he was solely focused on martial arts and eagerly asked his son. Moreover, from what he had seen along the way, his son was incredibly successful, even more suited to be a leader than Kou Zhong. What more could he have? Kou Zhong and Song Yuzhi shared similar sentiments. Initially, Song Yuzhi was angry because Song Shidao had taken over the leadership of the Young Marshal Army, which had spread war, but after seeing Song Shidao's territory, she felt her previous thoughts were shallow. Compared to Li Shimin, her elder brother might be more suitable to be an emperor and could provide a stable life for the people. Kou Zhong admired Song Shidao greatly; in just a few months, the people in his territory were living better than those under his own leadership. He and Ling Shao had misjudged; Song Shidao's abilities surpassed Li Shimin's by far.
After thinking for a moment, Song Shidao took out the illustrated War God Codex and handed it to Song Que. "Father can refer to this manual for cultivation. If Uncle and Kou Zhong want to see it too, they can."
"What is this?" In Song Que's hands, Kou Zhong couldn't see the contents and asked.
"The War God Codex."
A sharp intake of breath came from the three brothers of the Song Family.
Only Kou Zhong, who had little knowledge of martial arts, was unaware of its significance and asked, "What is the War God Codex?"
The one who answered him was Song Zhi: "There are four legendary books in martial arts history: the Taoist classic Eternal Life Secret, the treasure of Compassionate Voyage Tranquil Abode known as Compendium of Compassionate Swordsmanship, the classic from Demon Gate called Magic Strategy, and the mysterious War God Codex. Each book contains secrets about life and the universe that have been passed down through ages. The War God Codex is considered the most ethereal among these four legendary books; although it has been spoken of throughout history, no one has ever seen it. The essence of both Compendium of Compassionate Swordsmanship and Magic Strategy originates from the War God Codex."
Kou Zhong was dumbfounded. "It's that amazing?"
He thought that he and Ling Shao were lucky to have obtained Eternal Life Secret, but it turned out that Young Master Song was even luckier to have acquired the War God Codex, one of the four legendary books.
"Shidao, where did you get the War God Codex?" Song Lu asked curiously.
Song Shidao replied, "From Liuma Plain's Jingyan Palace at War God Hall."
Kou Zhong said, "Liuma Plain? How about I ask Ling Shao to go with me to check it out? We could visit War God Hall and see the original War God Codex."
Song Shidao glanced at him disdainfully. "Not to mention that the layout of Jingyan Palace corresponds with the Twenty-Eight Mansions. If you don't discern the patterns within, you won't find Jingyan Palace at all. Even if you manage to enter Jingyan Palace, the traps inside are enough to get you into trouble. And even if you safely navigate through the traps, there are still Great Master-level experts guarding the War God Hall, specifically the Demon Dragon. Do you really think you can sneak in under its watchful eyes?"
"…No!" Kou Zhong exclaimed, feeling defeated. "Then how did you get in?"
Song Shidao replied, "I won't tell you."
Kou Zhong sighed dramatically, "Big brother, that's just not fair."
Song Que tucked the War God Codex into his robe. "I will study it carefully."
Song Shidao acknowledged with a grunt. "The War God Codex points directly to the Shattered Void Realm; it will be very helpful for you."
Song Que nodded and turned to leave, with Song Lu and Song Zhi quickly following behind. As they reached the door, Song Que paused for a moment and hesitated before saying, "As for Compassionate Voyage Tranquil Abode, one should spare others when possible."
Song Shidao scoffed. "Don't worry; Compassionate Voyage Tranquil Abode will remain just that."
Song Que nodded and departed.
Kou Zhong was puzzled and asked Song Yuzhi, "Zhi Zhi, what does that mean? Has he let Compassionate Voyage Tranquil Abode off the hook?"
Having been siblings with Song Shidao for many years, Song Yuzhi understood the implications of her brother's words and replied, "What he means is that from now on, Compassionate Voyage Tranquil Abode will simply be Compassionate Voyage Tranquil Abode—not a gathering place for righteous leaders or celestial beings. It will either be an ordinary sect or just a regular nunnery."
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