Chapter Ninety-Eight: Nangong Luo's Scheme

Yunchuxue arrived at Room Ten of Zone One.

Knock, knock, knock...

Accompanied by the sound of knocking, a girl's voice came from inside. "Coming, coming."

Opening the door, Yunchuxue was extremely surprised. Nangong Luo, looking lost, said, "Elder... Elder!"

"Yeah, can I come in?"

"Y-yes."

Upon entering, Yunchuxue couldn't help feeling disappointed at the sight before her. Four people were living in this cramped room: Nangong Luo, Huaxue Ning, Huayue Ming, and Huaqixiao. Upon seeing Yunchuxue enter, they all stood up and greeted her.

After gesturing for them to sit down, Yunchuxue asked Nangong Luo, "Why did you come to the Spiritualist Academy?"

Nangong Luo looked very forlorn and helpless. "My family and friends have all joined the Demon Sect. I didn't want to be imprisoned by them, and if it weren't for my sisters, I would have been killed by them long ago." Tears streamed down Nangong Luo's face as she spoke.

Yunchuxue felt deeply sympathetic towards her. "I've watched you grow up. You're quite stubborn. You wouldn't do things you believe are wrong."

Because Nangong Luo didn't live in the palace when she was young, her father, the emperor, didn't take care of her. After she was born, Nangong Luo was fostered in a small mountain village. Yunchuxue had lived there for a few years during her escape, so she was quite familiar with Nangong Luo. Only when Nangong Luo grew a little older was she brought into the palace by Nangong Li.

Nangong Luo hugged Yunchuxue tightly, crying loudly, "Auntie Xue, wuuu..."

Huaxue Ning came to Nangong Luo's side to comfort her. Since entering the Spiritualist Academy, Nangong Luo had been running around for them, and they were very grateful for her efforts.

"When I quell the Demon Sect, you can go home," Yunchuxue said, comforting them.

The three of them were relieved to hear this, but Nangong Luo didn't seem happy. Yunchuxue asked, "Xiaoluo, what's wrong?"

"Auntie Xue, if you quell the Demon Sect, what about the positions of the other three major empires? Will they continue to rule? If they do, the continent will likely fall into chaos again."

Nangong Luo's words awakened Yunchuxue. Indeed, as Nangong Luo said, if the monarchs of the three major empires regained control of their territories, the Tianling Continent would likely fall into endless turmoil again.

"Xiaoluo, you're very clever. What do you think we should do if the Demon Sect disappears from the continent in the future?"

Nangong Luo thought for a moment and said something that others wouldn't dare to think: "I believe that if the Demon Sect disappears from the continent, there needs to be someone to rule over the continent, and there can only be one empire. Afterward, establish a new regime, abolish the sect system, and adopt an academy system, advocating martial strength and righteousness, opposing evil forces, and promoting a faith-based regime. Weaken the aristocracy system and allow more commoners to have access to resources similar to those of the nobility. Respect martial prowess and righteousness. Then, make an agreement with the spirit beasts to develop together and win together. This way, many disputes can be avoided. Don't you agree, Auntie Xue?"

Nangong Luo's words would have been ridiculed and hunted down by people on the continent in the past.

Yunchuxue felt proud of Nangong Luo. She said, "Xiaoluo, your strategy is excellent. I agree. When we destroy the Demon Sect, we'll do as you say."

"Madam Commander-in-Chief, this may not work," Huaxue Ning said anxiously.

"Why wouldn't it work?" Yunchuxue asked.

"The aristocracy and sect system have been passed down for thousands of years. Suddenly changing them will cause dissatisfaction among many people."

Yunchuxue smirked and asked, "Do you think it's feasible?"

"I... "

"I won't blame you," Yunchuxue interrupted. "I think it's feasible, but we need to win the consent of other aristocrats."

"What other aristocrats think has nothing to do with me. Since you think it's feasible, starting from now, you four will be responsible for drafting the new system. When we destroy the Demon Sect, spread this system throughout the continent. If we fail, keep this system to yourselves and don't tell anyone. Do you understand?"

The four of them understood the implicit meaning behind Yunchuxue's words, and all felt a sense of awe towards the once infamous witch who was now respected across the continent.

Huaxue Ning asked, "Will the Commander-in-Chief agree?"

"Don't worry, he will."

Yunchuxue stood up and looked out the window. "It's getting late. You guys keep talking; I have things to attend to."

"Alright, Auntie Xue, goodbye."

"Safe travels, Madam Commander-in-Chief."

After Yunchuxue left, Huaxue Ning patted her chest and said, "Xiaoluo, you were too reckless just now. If it had been the Commander-in-Chief who came, the four of us would probably have faced death."

Nangong Luo put her hands on Huaxue Ning's shoulders and said, "Don't worry, Auntie Xue is good to me. I trust her, that's why I said it. Besides, didn't we discuss this yesterday? If we can think of it, why can't we make it happen?"

Huaqixiao also said to Huaxue Ning, "Yes, Xuening, we're currently relying on someone else's shelter. We should help out a bit, shouldn't we?"

Huayu Ming strongly agreed with Huaqixiao's statement.

Huaxue Ning sighed and said, "Then let's be a little crazy together."

At that moment, a clear male voice came from outside the door, "Is Miss Nangong Luo here?"

"I'm here."

Nangong Luo opened the door and saw two people wearing Spiritualist Academy disciple uniforms standing outside.

"Hello, Miss Nangong Luo, I'm Qu Qi. We've been ordered by the Madam Commander-in-Chief to protect the safety of the four misses. If you have any needs, feel free to ask, and we'll do our best to fulfill them."

"In that case, please thank Auntie Xue for me. We just need a lot of paper and pens."

"Alright, Miss. The Madam Commander-in-Chief also said that Room One of Zone One is for the four misses to reside in. Later, I'll arrange for someone to tidy up the room and put your requested items inside."

Nangong Luo politely said, "Thank you all."

"No problem."

In the evening, Nangong Luo and her group arrived at Room One of Zone One. When they saw the spacious room, they couldn't contain their joy.

Huaxue Ning lay down on the bed and said excitedly, "What a big room! The four of us finally don't have to squeeze into a small room together."

"You're so happy."

Qu Qi walked in and said to the four of them, "Misses, we'll be staying in the adjacent room. If you need anything, just let us know."

"Alright, thank you, Big Brother Qu."

"Mm."

After Qu Qi left, Nangong Luo lay on the bed, and Huaxue Ning lay beside her, asking, "Xiaoluo, what's wrong?"

"I'm thinking, when will the turmoil end?"

"Yeah, when will it end?"