"Forget it, laugh if you want to. Who made me steal the spotlight at this grand event?" "Xiao Lizi, you really dare to laugh, huh? Don’t run, watch me beat you to death!" As the second round of the grand event ended, the news of the entire Zhou Family’s decisive fate under Duke Jingye was finally spread. Except for the imperial court ministers and some aristocratic families in Kyoto Prefecture, few people knew it was Chen Yi who came to kill Zhou Tiance. After discussion with several ministers, Emperor Wei announced externally that Duke Jingye Zhou Tiance died due to old age and frailty, and because the Zhou Family had no successors, the title of "Duke Jingye" was canceled, and the present "Devoted Army" underwent separate arrangements. No arrangements were impossible. Though Chen Yi mentioned some shortcomings in the Da Wei Dynasty’s system the other day, some rules couldn’t be changed temporarily. Especially the Marquises guarding Beixiong Pass, South-Garrison Pass, He Xi Prefecture, and East Continent Islands; they are the foundation of Great Wei’s establishment. If a Marquis were missing, Prince Zhenbei Du Qing would be the first to refuse. Therefore, after the second round of the event ended, the third round was postponed for five days, and Emperor Wei and others began to busy themselves choosing a Marquis to fill the "Duke Jingye" position. Many suggested letting Heroic Marquis Chen Yi directly take over, but Emperor Wei, Xie Jing, and other ministers had concerns. On one hand, it was due to Chen Yi’s cultivation; with his immense power, taking on the border defense Marquis position would inevitably affect the overall structure of Great Wei. On the other hand, he comes from the Chen Family lineage under Duke Wuan; even if he establishes his own household, the bloodline relationship is there, outsiders naturally consider it. More importantly, according to Emperor Wei’s thoughts, Chen Yi couldn’t possibly remain peacefully on Tianyuan Continent, and both Huangshan Taoist, Nine Thousand Years, and Great Master knew this well. Such formidable talent has only one path—heading to the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield, battling in a broader realm with countless domains! Thus, while Wei Dynasty’s Seventeen Prefectures enthusiastically discussed the event regarding the performance of prodigies, the imperial court was at odds over an empty Marquis position. Inside Duke Wu An Mansion. A middle-aged man in green clothing, with an apprehensive look, bowed and said: "Lord Heroic, the Prince sends me to visit, only for one matter." Chen Yi sat boldly in the Taishi Chair, sipped tea, and said, "Marquis position?" "Exactly!" The middle-aged man appeared increasingly tense, offering a somewhat ingratiating smile and said: "The Marquis knows that now the Prince lacks a Marquis under his command, greatly affecting the defense of Beixiong Pass. If the Marquis position remains vacant, it’s certainly not good..." Seeing that Chen Yi didn’t respond, he gritted his teeth secretly, speaking faster: "The Prince’s intention is hoping you can take on the border defense..." Before he finished, Chen Yi looked at him with a faint smile and said, "Are you sure the Prince mentioned me?" With just a glance, the middle-aged man suddenly broke out in sweat, his spine chilling, frozen on the spot, not knowing what to say. Seeing his appearance, Chen Yi restrained his smile, snorted coldly: "Don’t act foolishly with such petty tricks in front of me, go back and tell the Prince I have no intention to compete for that position, let him rest assured." "As for candidates... my father has several hardworking Deputy Generals under him, one of whom even participated in the Demon Court’s southern war, if the Prince lacks suitable candidates, he might consider them." Hearing this, the middle-aged man breathed a sigh of relief, carefully wiped his sweat and said: "Thank you, Marquis, I will report back to the Prince." Chen Yi waved his hand, indicating: "Additionally, help me convey a message to the Prince—Marquis Taishan Wang Family, Duke Wuan Chen Family, and who knows which family in the future all fall under Prince Zhenbei, let him use less of his balancing tactics!" "Relay the message accurately without missing a single word, or else..." The middle-aged man saw his look and hurriedly responded: "I understand!" Chen Yi waved his hand, "Get out!" After the middle-aged man left, the central courtyard’s main hall was vacant. Faintly, outside the hall, some laughter and chatters could still be heard, mixed with a sobbing cry. Chen Yi sat still for a while, then collected his composure and walked out calmly. "Greetings, Marquis." At this moment, Chen Taixing, who was waiting at the door, showed a slightly mischievous face and bowed, "I wish good health to the Marquis." Chen Yi helplessly released a divine will to lift his body, "What are you doing?" He dared not accept such a grand gesture; calling him Marquis already messed up the generational hierarchy, if he accepted Chen Taixing’s salute, Chen Taiping would surely remove his shoes and beat him. "Second Uncle is familiarizing himself in advance; you’ll surely lead a border defense army as a Marquis and pass the legacy for millennia..." "Forget it, who told you this?" Chen Yi slightly frowned, "Nephew has no such intention." "Ah?" Chen Taixing looked at the middle-aged man who ran out of the central courtyard, suspiciously asked: "Isn’t that the chief steward of Prince Zhenbei Mansion? Isn’t he here to let you succeed as the Marquis defending Beixiong Pass?" "Him?" Chen Yi chuckled, said: "He is not here to persuade me to succeed, but to test me." "Test?" Chen Taixing frowned, looking displeased: "The Prince doesn’t trust you?" Chen Yi shook his head, "It’s not only me that Prince Zhenbei doesn’t trust but also our Chen Family and Marquis Taishan Wang Family." If it weren’t for Prince Zhenbei’s indulgence, how could Zhou Tiance do so much behind the scenes? In fact, it’s not only Prince Zhenbei but also Emperor Wei who sits on that dragon throne does the same.