<strong>Chapter 1354: Chapter 1345: Setting the Rules</strong>


    “Uncle, do you mean… the Martial Emperor Hall?” Xiao Yifei hesitated before asking.


    “That’s right,” Old Master Zhang smiled and said, “This Martial Emperor Hall is rather peculiar, emerging from nowhere and wiping out the Xiao Family, standing up for us ordinary people; then, it modeled itself after the Xiao Family, taking control of the entire continent, but just when everyone thought the Empress would rule absolutely, she rxed the policies, established rules, now the Emperor andmoners are equally subject to thew, which is issued to control the world…”


    “Oh? Her thinking is actually so advanced?” Xiao Yifei was somewhat surprised, generally speaking, when a person rules the world, it’s all about sole dominance. But this Empress doesn’t seem to focus on power, instead usesw to control the world, indeed, this thinking is far more progressive.


    “Nothing breaks without being broken, establish after breaking.” Xiao Yifei suddenlymented, “Perhaps this Empress unified the continent just to establish a country governed byw, but couldn’t find a way to promote thew, so simply unified the continent… In that case, this Empress is rather legendary…” Xiao Yifei became increasingly curious to meet this Empress.


    What kind of person could ignore the temptation of power and establish an entirely new political system, leading the country towards prosperity?


    “Yes, precisely,” Old Master Zhang sighed, “People in this world are more and more fond of this Empress. Despite controlling the world, she never used coercive power to rule the people, waiving taxes, reducing the burden on the poor, and has a team of experts patrolling various parts of the continent, bringing more stability to the people.”


    “And because of this, private forces cannot roam freely,” Old Master Zhang returned to the main topic, reluctantly saying: “Even our Zhang Family wouldn’t daremit such actions against the Empress’s orders, who knows what consequences might follow if the Empress gets angry…”


    At this point, Xiao Yifei understood that this Empress governs the country just like the legal system in his reality, emphasizing rule ofw, but on this basis, uses absolute strength to forge a nation, monopolizing the potential for fragmentation of the country through controlling military power, such a strategy is indeed highly sophisticated!


    Meanwhile, using her forces to establish an even more stable country, gaining the support ofmon people, wouldn’t this allow the nation to endure, bing more stable?


    “Alright, Uncle, let’s not make things difficult for you,” Xiao Yifei said with a smile, “Tomorrow, I’ll go meet this legendary Empress, seeking assistance from her in the role of an envoy.”


    The next day, Xiao Yifei got up early, despite drinking a lotst night, his metabolism makes it a matter of moments, but sometimes he needs the alcohol to numb himself, as ifpensating for life’s shorings.


    Old Master Zhang knew Xiao Yifei would leave early, so he specially arranged a hearty breakfast with the stewardst night. After eating and drinking fully, Xiao Yifei decided to face the Empress with a refreshed appearance, after all, this would be a negotiation, he couldn’t lose in terms of presence.


    The Zhang Family residence is at the center of the continent, with geographical proximity to the Martial Emperor Hall, akin to the outer world, Beijing is to the nation. This ce also serves as the center of the continent, aiding the management of the entire continent. The Empress’s governance is indeed meticulous to the extreme.


    The center is bustling, and various cries fill the surrounding streets, the ordinary people seeking their lives here. Now this ce has only one center of power, the Martial Emperor Hall, with major ancient ns having to temporarily hide their edge, submitting to her authority, establishing roots here, hence the more one draws near this “Imperial City,” the more bustling it bes.


    The Zhang residence is to the north of this center. Xiao Yifei left the house but only understood the paths because of servants leading him. Under normal circumstances, he would have viewed these situations from above, knowing the routes. But now with the Empress in power, she established many rules, one of which is “No flying above the Martial Emperor Hall!”


    Indeed, under her rule, anyone daring this would disrespect the Empress, and be quite likely detained, making negotiations very difficult, simr to thew in previous dynasties “No riding or sedan chairs in front of the Emperor.”


    And, although this is a “negotiation,” strictly speaking, it’s a “request for help.” You must avoid angering this Empress, otherwise, there’s no hope, and outside matters might require Xiao Yifei and Muyun to resolve themselves.


    “Mr. Xiao, this is the Martial Emperor Hall,” after twists and turns, Xiao Yifei finally arrived at this somewhat legendary Martial Emperor Hall led by the servant.


    “Thank you.” Xiao Yifei smiled and expressed his thanks.


    “Not at all,” the servant promptly smiled, “I’ll take my leave now.”


    “Mm.” Xiao Yifei replied with a smile, then focused his gaze on the Martial Emperor Hall.


    The construction resembles an Imperial pce. Xiao Yifei has stayed in Beijing for some time; this Martial Emperor Hall is not too luxurious, yet it exudes a sense of grandiosity. It truly has a unique charm, resembling Beijing’s Forbidden City but on a much smaller scale.


    The walls are high and grand, but for a cultivator, they are merely a matter of leaping over. However, in the deep imperial pce, nobody might dare offend the majesty of the “Empress” or engage in petty thievery. Moreover, in Xiao Yifei’s view, with the Empress’s abilities, everything inside this pce must be under hermand.


    “What are you doing! Sneaky!” Just as Xiao Yifei was surveying the Martial Emperor Hall’syout, he was stopped by two guards standing at the door, “Looking around at the Martial Emperor Hall with such audacity!”


    “Oh… I’m sorry, I have important matters requesting to see the Empress…” Xiao Yifei quickly exined his intentions. He already sensed these two guards have significant cultivation, basically masters among masters, and their expressions were stern, clearly with some hostile intent.


    “Important matters to see the Empress?” After exchanging nces, one of the guards stepped forward and sternly questioned, “Do you have a directive from the Empress?”


    “A directive from the Empress?” Xiao Yifei waspletely taken aback, as an outsider who had never heard of this Empress before, now justing to “seek assistance,” how could he have such a directive, and Old Master Zhang hadn’t mentioned this either.


    “No, right?” Seeing Xiao Yifei’s hesitation, the guard immediately understood, then his face turned increasingly stern, loudly saying, “No directive, you still want to see the Empress, who do you think you are?”


    “Go! Go! Don’t mess around in front of the pce.” The other guard was even more severe, practically ring, Xiao Yifei had never suffered such indignity, but now had to endure, begging with tearful eyes.