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Grand Master Xu Guoliang's fearless courage was completely unexpected. Even though he had already sensed danger and closed his Qi Sea, his Qi was still sluggish after being hit. It would probably take several hours before he could use both of his divine arts at the same time.

The situation on Master Phantom Reflection's side was even worse. He had suffered a heavy blow from the Nine Heavens Demonforce, suffered a deep internal injury, and was also poisoned by the cold Miasma of Asura's Miasma.

If it were any other expert, they would have died a long time ago.

From the looks of it, Grand Master Huo was superior. Grandmaster False Light was an esteemed monk. He said, "Amitabha, the divine arts of the Great Grandmaster is indeed extraordinary. This old monk has lost this match."

Both of them were peerless masters, since Grandmaster False Light had already admitted defeat, it was naturally not good for the Grand Master Huo Wu to continue fighting. Besides, he was also afraid that if he continued to fight, even if he were able to completely destroy his opponent, his own strength would be greatly damaged. In that case, his status would not be able to match up to his previous status, after all, other than being a martial arts expert, he was also a powerful figure in Mongolia.

After showing that his internal energy was still plentiful, he said with full energy, "Grandmaster Xu, if you want to be of service to my brave and fierce Great Mongolia, you must have true talent. Today's competition, your martial arts have not improved at all."

Master Phantom Reflection was a enlightened monk. He did not care about the world's matters of winning or losing. Thus, after hearing the Grand Scholar Huo Shu's words, he did not get angry. He only clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha."

However, it infuriated Liu Bingzhong, who was standing to the side. He stood up and said, "Grand Imperial Advisor, this poor monk's master is already old. This one is willing to exchange a few more blows with you."

Judging from his pace, the Imperial Advisor Huo Zhi felt that this person had at least 80% of the power of a Grandmaster False Light, if it was a normal day, he would not be able to deal with him, but now that he was severely injured, he could not be sure. As for the Shadow Legion experts he had with him, their skills were not comparable to Liu Bingzhong's, and furthermore, if it was a free-for-all battle, Qu Bi Lie's group would definitely not stand idly by and watch on the sidelines, and he would not take much advantage of it.

Thinking of this, the Imperial Advisor Huo Shi chuckled. "Looks like the famous Tianning Temple is going to give this old man a big battle today. Even so, what's wrong with Imperial Advisors?"

"Great Imperial Scholar need not be angry, this little disciple is rude, and you are the senior. Please do not forgive me, but this Tianning Temple is a place of pure buddhist cultivation, and fighting bravely here is not suitable. If Great Imperial Scholar wishes to train here for a bit, then leave, this old monk can order his disciples to arrange a quiet room. As for a great battle like this, it is impossible."

Seeing that Grandmaster Xudong had given him face, the Imperial Advisor Huo Shi borrowed the donkey to go down the slope. "This isn't because I'm afraid of you, but rather because your Tianning Temple isn't willing to continue on."

After he had finished speaking, he suddenly spoke with a serious expression on his face, "Kublai, receive the decree."

Listening to the Imperial Advisor Huo Shi, Kublai thought: What are you trying to play at again, old boy.

However, as a subordinate of Han Ting, the Imperial Advisor Huo Shi held onto the imperial edict. Kublai had no choice but to kneel on the ground and say, "Kublai, accept the imperial edict."

"The imperial edict, Kublai Lie, is to collect a hundred thousand loads of grain and fodder within a year to meet the needs of the republican army." Grand Scholar Huo said.

Without waiting for Kubler Lie's reply, the general beside him, Dong Wenzhong, loudly said, "What, Imperial Grandmaster, this is impossible. The Xing Prefecture is located at the border and is sparsely populated.

"Who do you think you are? You are but a lowly subordinate of the Fourth Prince. How can you have the right to speak here? If you anger the Imperial Advisor, you will immediately be escorted to Hailin for trial." The Imperial Advisor Huo Zhi said.

Then, he asked Kublai, "Fourth Prince, I am still waiting for you to return to Grand Concubine Lin and return the decree. Will you accept it or not?"

"If I am disobedient now," thought Kublai, "then Torrigo in Lin will have a good reason to deal with me. At the moment, I can only agree and take one step at a time."

Thus, he smiled and replied, "There is no need for Grand Imperial Advisors to be so anxious. As an official, it is only right for us to follow the imperial edict of the sweat palace."

"That's great. Within a year, our Imperial Advisor will be waiting for your hundred thousand taels of grain." Seeing that Kublai Lie had fallen into his trap, Grand Advisor Huo Shi said happily.

After saying that, he left with the experts of the Shadow Legion.

"I say, Your Highness, at that time, if we are unable to gather up that much food, we will be punished by military law." Dong Wenzhong anxiously said when he saw Kublai readily agree to the Grand Master's request.

Kublai said, "Since I don't know the reason behind this, I have no choice but to do so."

"Amitabha, actually, this might not be impossible." Master Xu Guoliang continued.

Kublai's eyes lit up and asked, "Master, what brilliant plan do you have?"

Master Phantom Reflection did not answer Kublai's question. Instead, he said to his disciple Liu Bingzhong, "Disciple, what do you think?"

"Master said that there is indeed something that can be done." Liu Bingzhong replied with a bow.

Master Phantom Shadow instructed, "Then tell the Fourth Prince."

"Actually, the Xing Prefecture was originally a rich and fertile land. However, in these years, after belonging to my Mongolia, many fertile land was converted into pastures, causing many people to lose their land and have no basis for living. They had no choice but to wander around." Liu Bingzhong said.

Hearing Liu Bingzhong's words, Kublai's eyes lit up, and he said, "If we take back the land we have occupied and use it to recruit refugees to cultivate, we will definitely be able to get a large amount of food."

"In addition, we can organize these refugees to train as military advisors when there is leisure time. When there is a war, we can become an elite division. This way, you, Fourth Prince, will have your own army and horses." Dong Wenzhong said excitedly.

"General Dong is indeed a general by the side of the Fourth Prince. He was able to understand everything just by thinking about it. This poor monk is truly impressed." Liu Bingzhong said.

Kublai said, "Now that the King of Japan has a advisor like Master Liu and a general like Wen Zhong at his side, in time, I will definitely be able to rise to prominence in our Torre Clan. At that time, the two of you will be the great meritorious officials. I will definitely not treat you unfairly."

After saying that, the three of them tightly held their hands.