I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!

Unknown from when, the Wei Dynasty's territory mysteriously saw an influx of exceptional talents from beyond its borders.

From monks of West Continent to cultivators from the East Sea Island,

either gathering in small groups or traveling alone.

However, once they entered the boundaries of the Wei Dynasty, they all headed south towards the land of the Southern Barbarians.

This anomaly sparked widespread discussion among the Jianghu Guests.

Soon, rumors about a secret realm opening in the Southern Barbarian Land spread wildly among the martial world.

Chen Yi, the Earthly List First who hadn't descended the mountain in a long time, also attracted increased attention. Many speculated that his descent was also heading towards the Southern Barbarian border.

In no time, many who enjoyed a good spectacle among the Jianghu Guests began their journeys southwards, eager to behold the prowess of these exceptional individuals.

But within the Kyoto Prefecture, life continued as usual without much disturbance,

Even when news of Chen Yi slaughtering demons and evil demons in Xijiang Prefecture arrived, it only circulated for a few days.

Most of the time, the street corner talks and the common folk were more concerned with the matters around them.

"Duke Jingye, Zhou Tiance, has announced the expansion of the Devoted Army, with each soldier receiving a monthly stipend of two gold coins."

This news almost shook the entire Kyoto Prefecture.

It's known the Wei Dynasty praises martial arts, yet most people have no access to Martial Arts.

This is not only due to talent but more so because of connections, money, and the limitation of cultivation techniques.

Enlisting in the army is definitely a shortcut for commoners to embark on the path of Martial Arts, not to mention the two gold coins per month.

Such an amount of money, if saved, could afford a year's food for an average family of four.

Thus, shortly after the announcement, not only the young and strong in Kyoto Prefecture registered, but those from several nearby prefectures also applied to join the Devoted Army.

Even when they heard that the demon armies outside the Beixiong Pass had set their sights on the Devoted Army, it did little to dampen their enthusiasm.

Using a popular saying in the streets, "Life and death are fated, wealth and honor are in heaven's hands, who knows who might become a phoenix one day."

Simply put—hurry up and enlist in the army!

Observing this, the other Marquis in Kyoto Prefecture could not comprehend the old Marquis's intentions and all frowned deeply.

Only Zhou Tiance seemed much more at ease.

"What's the response from the Lu Family?"

Hunched over, his face full of wrinkles and unusually smiling, Zhou Tiance asked:

"Do they suspect the 'Butterfly' and 'Water Ghost'?"

Chen Ke, who was attending to him nearby, handed him a medicinal soup while replying:

"According to the letters from there, it's chaos inside Jizhou Prefecture."

"The 'Butterfly' staying by the Governor of Jizhou Prefecture is still alright, but the 'Water Ghost' has had many soldiers conscripted, saying they must thoroughly investigate this matter."

"Let them investigate,"

Zhou Tiance said cheerfully after drinking his medicine, "Let them search high and low; they won't find the truth behind this matter."

Chen Ke hesitated for a moment, then said, "Master, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."

"Go on."

"You're taking such a big risk just for expanding the Devoted Army, is it really worth it?"

"Now that there are no battles in the north, even though we've been continuously disturbed by demons, with some caution, we might be able to withstand next time..."

Before he could finish, Zhou Tiance interrupted, "I have my plans for doing this."

"You just handle the 'Hidden Dragon' matter well; others are managing the Devoted Army, no need for you to worry."

Chen Ke's expression darkened.

He had already prepared to hand over the "Hidden Dragon" control to Chen Yuan during this period.

Once transferred, what happens with "Hidden Dragon" would no longer concern him.

Zhou Tiance looked at him and asked casually, "Have you heard any news from Yuan Er?"

His expression had already lost its earlier smile.

Chen Ke shook his head, "The latest news said that Mr. Yuan is still in the Southern Barbarian Land."

"He killed the Great Shaman of the Southern Barbarian Sect, those barbarians probably won't let him leave easily."

"If he doesn't leave, then he doesn't leave." Zhou Tiance snorted, "With Yuan Er's strength today, he just needs to grow a bit more to break through the Southern Barbarian Land."

Chen Ke was somewhat surprised.

Having known Zhou Tiance for decades, he was well aware of the old Marquis's temperament.

The affirmation in his tone earlier made it hard not to suspect that Zhou Tiance had other methods of receiving news about Chen Yuan.

Could it be the "Hidden Dragon Seed" from Wuliang Mountain?

Had the master privately contacted him?

With this thought, Chen Ke felt a foreboding feeling, and asked, "Master, aren't you worried about Mr. Yuan being in danger?"

"If the eaglet wishes to soar high, how can it do so without weathering some storms?" Zhou Tiance.did not answer directly.

After that remark, he turned his head to look at the pond nearby, his face casting a shadow.

"Chen Ke, you've followed me for so many years, I've put you through a lot."

Chen Ke was taken aback, his expression darkening further.

The master rarely addressed him that way, and each time implied displeasure.

"Master, you mean..."

"It's nothing," Zhou Tiance waved his hand, "Just that people get overthink as they age."

"I just feel that over the years, the Marquis Mansion has relied heavily on you to manage and take care of everything, or else it would have fallen into chaos."

Saying this, Zhou Tiance's expression returned to calm, a hint of killing intent flickered in his murky eyes.

Soon.

He had waited so many years, prepared for so long, and everything was finally about to come to an end!

"Master..."

Observing the unusually behaving Zhou Tiance, Chen Ke felt his premonition intensifying.

He was unclear about what had happened, but could surmise that there had been a hiccup either within the Devoted Army or the "Hidden Dragon."

It seemed he would need to instruct someone to specially investigate later.

Otherwise, he couldn't put his mind at ease!

...

Elsewhere, inside an inn by the boundary marker of Wangchuan County in Chuan Mansion.