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"Your Majesty is wise. I think you can order General Xiaoxiangzi, Jiang Yanwan, Taoist Tianji and others to continue the research. They are most familiar with this." An old minister suggested respectfully.

"Well, this plan is feasible. But the secret of the Heart of the Northern Wilderness may not be easily solved, so we need to act with caution." The emperor nodded in agreement, a hint of worry between his brows.

At the same time, Xiaoxiangzi and others who had just returned from the battlefield were resting somewhere in the palace. They felt both honored and heavy about the upcoming mission.

"The road ahead seems to be more complicated than we imagined." Jiang Yanwan said softly, stroking the ancient book in her hand, with a hint of determination in her eyes, "But since we have embarked on this road, there is no turning back."

Taoist Tianji smiled and said, "Life is like walking. The difficulty lies in making choices, but the value lies in persistence. As long as we don't forget our original intention, why should we fear the wind and rain?"

Xiao Xiangzi raised his head, his eyes firm: "Yes, our battle is far from over. Let us move forward together and face the unknown challenges."

At this time, there were discussions and footsteps outside the door. A guard came in hurriedly and announced that the emperor was summoning him.

"General Xiaoxiangzi, Miss Jiang Yanwan, Taoist Tianji, the emperor asks you to come to the hall as soon as possible. There is something important to discuss."

The three of them looked at each other, and all had a premonition in their hearts. They adjusted their clothes and followed the guards to the hall.

In the solemn hall, Huangdi sat high on the throne, with several important ministers on both sides. When he saw Xiaoxiangzi and others, he did not exchange extra greetings and went straight to the point.

"Xiao Xiangzi, Jiang Yanwan, and Tianji Taoist, you have lived up to everyone's expectations and successfully retrieved the Heart of Northern Wilderness. You have made an unprecedented contribution to our dynasty." Huangdi spoke in a steady and majestic voice.

"This is the result of everyone's concerted efforts. I have only done my part." Xiaoxiangzi said modestly.

Huangdi nodded and signaled her to continue, then turned to Jiang Yanwan and said, "I heard that Miss Jiang is unique in deciphering ancient texts and breaking mechanisms. I'm lucky to have your help in this operation."

Jiang Yanwan bowed slightly: "It is my honor to contribute to the country."

Huangdi sighed softly, his eyes far-reaching: "Although the Heart of the Northern Wasteland has been obtained, the mystery within it has not yet been fully solved. I have decided to order you to continue your research and find a way to truly control this power."

"Your Majesty, rest assured. We will do our best." Taoist Tianji promised with a bow.

The atmosphere in the hall was solemn, as if an indescribable sense of tension was filling the air.

After the meeting, Xiaoxiangzi and the other two returned to the room where they were resting. At this time, the sky outside was gradually getting darker, as if foreshadowing that a bigger storm was coming.

"We must act quickly and not relax at all." Xiaoxiangzi said in a firm tone.

Jiang Yanwan took out the ancient book from her bosom and said attentively: "This ancient book may provide us with some clues. I haven't had time to read some of the contents in detail."

Taoist Tianji nodded: "I will also try my best. The experience and knowledge I have accumulated over the years may come in handy."

Just as they were about to delve deeper into the research, there was a sudden noise outside.

"Come and see! Isn't that General Xiaoxiangzi and his men?"

"Really? The general is really majestic!"

Through the window, they saw some curious passers-by and soldiers gathered in the courtyard, pointing and talking, with expressions of admiration and praise on their faces.

"The general is really our hero!" a young soldier said excitedly, "He solved such a big problem in such a short time. It's really admirable!"

"I heard Miss Jiang is not only smart, but also very brave!" A girl passing by said excitedly, "She is really our idol!"

Xiao Xiangzi couldn't help but smile. She turned to Jiang Yanwan and Tianji Taoist and said, "It seems that we have become the people's hope. No matter what, we must continue on this path."

Jiang Yanwan nodded, her eyes full of determination: "Yes, we can't let everyone down."

At this moment, a man in an official robe walked in from the entrance of the courtyard. He was the chief eunuch of the palace.

"General Xiaoxiangzi, Miss Jiang Yanwan, Taoist Tianji, the Emperor has sent a special message asking you all to go to the Imperial Study immediately. His Majesty has important matters to discuss." The Chief Eunuch was respectful but his tone left no room for doubt.

The three of them nodded to each other and immediately followed the chief eunuch to the imperial study.

In the imperial study, Huangdi sat in front of the desk with a serious expression. He motioned the three to sit down, and then said: "According to intelligence, although the Beihuang Sect suffered a heavy blow, its remnants are still operating in secret. More importantly, it is rumored that another artifact, the 'Shield of the Netherworld', may have fallen into their hands."

"What? Netherworld Shield?" Xiao Xiangzi was surprised. "If this is true, it will be a huge threat."

Jiang Yanwan frowned: "The Netherworld Shield is said to be able to withstand any attack. If the Northern Wilderness Sect gets it, we will indeed face a huge challenge."

Huangdi nodded: "So, we must act as soon as possible. You need to come up with a countermeasure to prevent the Beihuang Sect from using the Nether Shield to make a comeback."

The three men were fully aware of the difficulty and importance of the mission and quickly formulated an action plan.

A few days later, at a secret meeting, they gathered a team of elite soldiers and prepared to raid the remaining strongholds of the Northern Wilderness Cult.

On the eve of departure, everyone sat around the campfire and the atmosphere was a little tense.

"General, what do you think our chances of winning this operation are?" a soldier couldn't help but ask.

Xiao Xiangzi looked into the distance, his tone firm: "It doesn't matter what the odds are. What matters is that we have no choice but to retreat. For everyone on this land, we must go all out."

As the night deepened, everyone went to sleep. Not far away, several villagers were whispering.

"I heard that the general and his men have a new mission, and this time they have to deal with the remnants of the Northern Wilderness Sect." said an old man.

"I hope they can return triumphantly again and protect our homes." another villager said expectantly.

The next morning, the team set out on time and headed towards the Beihuang Sect's stronghold. Along the way, Xiaoxiangzi and others kept surveying the terrain and formulating battle plans to ensure that every step was foolproof.

Finally, they arrived at their destination, an abandoned temple hidden deep in the mountains and forests. The soldiers quietly set up an ambush and waited for the best opportunity.

"General, we can launch a surprise attack with just your order." The deputy general reported in a low voice.

Xiaoxiangzi's eyes were sharp, scanning the surroundings like an eagle. She took a deep breath and was about to give an order when suddenly a strange noise caught her attention.

"Wait!" Xiao Xiangzi hurriedly stopped him, "Something's going on."

Everyone held their breath and listened carefully. As expected, intermittent whispers and the sound of objects colliding came from inside the temple.

"It seems that they are performing some kind of ritual." Jiang Yanwan analyzed in a low voice.

"If we go in now, we might alert the enemy." Taoist Tianji added.

Xiao Xiangzi thought for a moment and said: "Divide into two teams, one team will guard outside, and I will lead the other team to sneak in and find out the enemy situation before making a decision."

The infiltration team slowly approached the temple, carefully observing every detail. As they got closer, the sound became clearer and clearer.

"Master Priest, the Nether Shield is ready. Shall we activate it now?"

"No hurry, wait a moment, we still need one last ritual."

"Yes, my lord!"

Xiao Xiangzi understood their intentions instantly, and turned to Jiang Yanwan and Tianji Taoist and made a gesture. The three of them acted at the same time, leading the elite soldiers to quickly sneak into the temple.

As soon as I entered the hall, I saw several Northern Wilderness believers surrounding a huge black shield, performing some strange ritual. The priest in the front held an ancient scepter in his hand and was chanting a spell.

"Stop your ceremony!" Xiaoxiangzi shouted, jumped out suddenly, and pointed the sword in his hand directly at the priest.

The priest was so shocked by this sudden change that he took several steps back, his face suddenly changed: "How dare you trespass here!"

Jiang Yanwan and Taoist Tianji quickly split up and acted. Jiang Yanwan accurately threw out several talismans to trap several soldiers, while Taoist Tianji used formations to confuse the enemy, making them unable to react for a while.

"Go ahead and stop them!" the priest roared and ordered the rest of the believers.

The battle broke out instantly, and Xiaoxiangzi and the priest started a fierce contest. The two were equally strong, and various skills were frequently exchanged, and the air flow was agitated in the small space.

"Your resistance is futile!" the priest sneered, and the scepter in his hand released a black light, rushing straight towards Xiaoxiangzi.

Xiao Xiangzi dodged swiftly and counterattacked: "The light of justice will surely dispel the darkness!"

Jiang Yanwan was quick-witted and took the opportunity to get close to the Nether Shield and tried to remove its seal. However, the surface of the shield gave off a layer of hard protection, which prevented her from doing so.

"Master Tianji, we need your help!" Jiang Yanwan shouted.

Taoist Tianji quickly formed a seal and performed a magic-breaking technique, directly attacking the protective layer of the Nether Shield. The shield trembled slightly, as if it was affected.

"Success!" Jiang Yanwan's eyes lit up, and she quickly took out the Heart of the Northern Wilderness and tried to resonate with the Shield of the Netherworld.

At the same time, Xiao Xiangzi's sword collided violently with the priest's staff again, emitting dazzling sparks. She seized the opportunity and slashed the priest's shoulder with a sword in mid-air, forcing him to step back a few steps.

"You...how is it possible..." The priest widened his eyes in disbelief.