A tense atmosphere loomed the Imperial city. The nine provinces had fallen under the Nether Sect's control.
Many eunuchs and palace girls in the palace had fled. The internal attendant did not know where the Emperor's confidence came from. However, when he recalled the two academies had been supplying the palace with leaf-sprouting pills for the past six months, a thought appeared in his mind. 'Could it be that His Majesty has a game plan?'
The internal attendant dared not dally and left the room respectfully at once. He exited the Imperial city and made his way to the Big Dipper Academy. Then, he went to the Sky Conduct Academy to pass on Liu Gu's decree.
The academies were located near the Imperial city, after all. How could they ignore a summon from the Emperor?
…
In the afternoon.
