《The Reversal System: Only for the Elite at the Mahayana Stage》


 Chapter 1 – Late Start Five Hundred Years

    Nine Provinces Continent, atop Thunder Accumulation Mountain.


    Dark clouds gathered, lightning flashed and thunder roared. Bronze-colored heavenly lightning flickered among the clouds, resembling dragons and serpents crawling behind the dark clouds, both divine and ghostly. The heavenly might pressed down like a mountain, making onlookers tremble with fear.


    The thunder boomed like drums beside the ears, deafening.


    The vast heavenly lightning poured down, transforming into plasma, surging onto the figure standing with hands behind his back at the peak of Thunder Accumulation Mountain. The figure let the lightning fall, standing unmoved.


    After the thunder tribulation, Jiang Li looked at the sky with anticipation.


    However, the sky only cleared up after the dark clouds dispersed, without the golden ladder to ascension he had hoped for.


    "Indeed, ascension is impossible."


    Jiang Li muttered to himself in disappointment, filled with melancholy. This was his fifteenth time crossing the ascension tribulation.


    Crossing the tribulation and ascending was not a mythical legend but had solid evidence. The Nine Provinces Continent still had immortal legacies, immortal artifacts, and those ancient beings who had seen the ladder to ascension.


    According to those ancient beings, thousands of years ago, the Nine Provinces Continent often had great cultivators becoming immortals. As long as they crossed the heavenly tribulation, the celestial realm would send down the ladder to ascension to welcome the cultivators.


    But for some unknown reason, the celestial realm stopped sending down the ladder to ascension, cutting off the path to ascension, causing countless great cultivators to sigh in regret and die in depression.


    Jiang Li had crossed over to the Nine Provinces Continent five hundred years ago without any cheat abilities. Relying on effort, wisdom, and luck, he rose from obscurity, overcoming various difficulties, and finally cultivated to the highest realm in the Nine Provinces Continent, the Mahayana stage, becoming the contemporary Peoples Emperor, the undisputed number one in the Nine Provinces Continent.


    Crossing over to the cultivation world and being unable to ascend was truly a regret.


    Jiang Li had thought before, if he had a cheat ability, like a system or an old grandpa accompanying him, would he have taken fewer detours?


    Then he let it go, thinking, what''s the point of thinking about this now? With or without a cheat ability, he had reached his current status, and looking back, weren''t those detours also a kind of fun?


    [Detecting host information, Counterattack System activating.]


    [Name: Jiang Li]


    [Age: 518 years]


    [Identity: Contemporary Peoples Emperor]


    [Cultivation Level: Mahayana stage]


    A mechanical voice sounded in Jiang Li''s ear.


    Jiang Li instinctively spread his divine sense, making a vigilant stance, but as he listened to the voice, he was stunned, feeling a mix of excitement and helplessness, he laughed and cursed, "Isn''t it too late for you to show up, system!"


    Despite his complaints, he still opened the system.


    [This system is the Counterattack System, assisting the host in defeating all those who look down on the host.]


    [Please accept the newbie gift pack.]


    Hearing the word "counterattack," Jiang Li felt a deep unease, but he suppressed it and said, "Accept."


    As soon as he finished speaking, a large pile of items appeared out of thin air in front of Jiang Li.


    He sat cross-legged and began to inventory the items.


    Opening a small medicine bottle, a refreshing fragrance wafted out, enhancing his state of mind. This was the scent of top-grade pills.


    Twenty top-grade Gathering Qi Pills, highly effective for the Qi Refining stage.


    One top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, capable of helping someone in the Qi Refining stage achieve perfect Foundation Establishment.


    Ten low-level talismans, including two Strength Talismans, two Speed Talismans, two Concealment Talismans, and four Calm Mind Talismans.


    One hundred and fifty low-level spirit stones.


    A damaged Taoist technique book, "Four Ounces Move a Thousand Pounds," with a note from the system.


    ["Four Ounces Move a Thousand Pounds" is a secret of the Taoist sect, mastering the incomplete version makes one invincible in the Qi Refining stage. It can be completed by spending one hundred thousand source points.]


    [Current source points: 0]


    Jiang Li looked at the pile of items, speechless.


    Isn''t this newbie gift pack a bit too newbie?


    Jiang Li carefully examined the items, determining that the most valuable was probably the tattered Taoist technique book, which was not only tattered but also incomplete.


    "And ''Four Ounces Move a Thousand Pounds''..."


    Jiang Li pondered for a moment, then took out a brand new book from his storage ring, which was also titled "Four Ounces Move a Thousand Pounds."


    This was a handwritten copy given to Jiang Li by the Taoist sect leader, with annotations and insights from various elders of the Taoist sect.


    Generally, powerful Taoist techniques have realm thresholds, such as the Thick Earth Sect''s "Cauldron Suppresses the Central Plains," which requires Golden Elixir stage magical powers to activate, or the Heart Demon Sect''s "Butterfly Transforms Yin and Yang," which also requires Golden Elixir stage magical powers to activate.


    The greatest advantage of "Four Ounces Move a Thousand Pounds" was that it had no restrictions on spiritual energy, emphasizing the movement of force with the mind, defeating the strong with the weak, making it very suitable for cross-realm combat, and it was one of the rare Taoist techniques without a threshold.


    After carefully comparing the two books and confirming that the content was the same, Jiang Li couldn''t help but wonder, "These are indeed good things, but why are they all for the Qi Refining stage?"


    "System, what''s my cultivation level?"


    The mechanical voice responded.


    [Mahayana stage.]


    "Did you give me the wrong newbie gift pack? Shouldn''t it be a Mahayana stage newbie gift pack instead of a Qi Refining stage one?"


    [After verification, there is no mistake.]


    "What''s my cultivation level?"


    [Mahayana stage.]


    "What level are the items in the newbie gift pack suitable for?"


    [Qi Refining stage.]


    "Isn''t this a mistake?"


    [After verification, there is no mistake.]


    "My level is..."


    [Mahayana, no mistake.]


    "Alright." Jiang Li was speechless, "You even answer quickly."


    Jiang Li didn''t know whether to say the system was rigid or intelligent.


    [Issuing newbie task, this task cannot be refused or avoided.]


    [Failure penalty: Unable to unlock the remaining functions of the system.]


    [System functions include: Shop, Spiritual Energy Infusion, Heart Demon Avoidance, Space Transfer...]


    [Newbie task: Jiang Yixing, relying on his status as the clan leader''s son, has repeatedly bullied you. Please defeat Jiang Yixing.]


    Jiang Li was full of question marks.


    Jiang Yixing, that name sounds familiar, who was it?


    Flipping through his memories to the time he first crossed over, Jiang Li finally remembered who Jiang Yixing was.


    Jiang Li''s father was the previous clan leader. After his father''s death, only an orphaned mother and child were left. His mother also passed away due to a severe illness, leaving Jiang Li without parents.


    After his parents'' death, Jiang Yixing, relying on his father''s status as the current clan leader''s son, bullied people everywhere, especially enjoying bullying Jiang Li. This gave him a strange sense of accomplishment. Jiang Yixing was also the most talented in the clan, so no one could say anything. Jiang Li, being unambitious, did nothing after being bullied, always complaining about his fate, and eventually died from a fit of anger.


    It was at that time that Jiang Li crossed over.


    After crossing over, Jiang Li judged that staying in the clan was harmful and unprofitable, so he left home directly.


    That was five hundred years ago.


    From today''s perspective, Jiang Yixing''s so-called best talent in the clan would at most reach Foundation Establishment in this life, and then with painstaking effort, he might reach late Foundation Establishment. The probability of achieving Golden Elixir was minimal.


    The lifespan of the Foundation Establishment stage was the same as that of mortals, at one hundred and forty years. The lifespan of the Golden Elixir stage varied from person to person, ranging from two hundred to three hundred years.


    Whether Jiang Yixing ended up in the Foundation Establishment or Golden Elixir stage, he was now dead beyond a doubt!


    And the most crucial point was that this newbie task was clearly not for the current him to complete!


    "System, what era is it now?"


    [Flame Calendar 4300.]


    "It''s Flame Calendar 4800 now!"


    Jiang Li finally understood where his unease and sense of discord came from. This damn system had activated five hundred years late!


    [Please refer to the system''s recognized time.]


    Jiang Li was trembling with anger. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I request to change the task."


    [The task cannot be changed.]


    "Jiang Yixing is already dead!"


    [Please refer to the system''s recognized time.]


    "I''m in the Mahayana stage now, fighting a Jiang Yixing who might be in the Qi Refining or Foundation Establishment stage, is that appropriate? Is this called a counterattack?!"


    [Please complete the newbie task.]


    "Restart the system."


    [Please complete the newbie task.]


    "Uninstall the system."


    [Please complete the newbie task.]


    Jiang Li almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.


    He should have guessed when he saw the word "counterattack." This damn Counterattack System, as the contemporary Peoples Emperor and the strongest in the Nine Provinces, who was he supposed to counterattack?


    "What a useless system, what''s the point of having you!"


    Jiang Li decided not to pay attention to the system anymore. It had activated five hundred years late and now wanted him to defeat a dead person. How was he supposed to do that, with a mental victory?


    ...


    At the foot of Thunder Accumulation Mountain, countless powerful cultivators were waiting for the Peoples Emperor to cross the tribulation. These people were either leaders of great sects, monarchs of empires, or old monsters who had lived for thousands of years.


    These sect leaders and patriarchs had cultivation levels that could shake the heavens and earth. If the celestial realm were still visible, they would have long secluded themselves to seek tribulation crossing and ascension. Some had even crossed the ascension tribulation, but none could compare to Jiang Li''s number of tribulation crossings.


    They were not here to see if Jiang Li could cross the tribulation but to see if there was any possibility of ascension after the tribulation.


    However, this tribulation was destined to disappoint them. After the ascension tribulation, there was no legendary ladder to ascension.


    The thought that ascension was far out of reach inevitably appeared in the minds of the sect leaders and patriarchs.


    Although they had anticipated this, it still cast a faint shadow over their hearts.


    Jiang Li flew down from the mountain peak. Even those who were not good at reading expressions could see the disappointment in his heart.


    If it were just one failed tribulation crossing, Jiang Li wouldn''t be too disappointed. But the sudden appearance of a system made him think he had a cheat ability to help with ascension, only to find it was a useless one.


    The sect leaders and patriarchs naturally noticed Jiang Li''s unusual state of mind but still wore joyful expressions, congratulating Jiang Li.


    "Congratulations to the Peoples Emperor for crossing another heavenly tribulation."


    "Not at all."


    "Just watching from the side was terrifying, yet the Peoples Emperor crossed it safely. Your cultivation must have improved!"


    "Just a fluke, just a fluke."


    "If the Peoples Emperor can ascend, you will surely be a dominant force in the celestial realm!"


    "The path to ascension is long and arduous. We must all strive together."


    "The Peoples Emperor must come to my sect to give a lecture to the younger generation. Please give me this honor."


    "How can you say that, Senior Zhang? Your teachings to me are deeply remembered. After some time, I will discuss cultivation experiences with you, allowing the younger generation to listen."


    "Unfortunately, the celestial realm is too far from us, its location uncertain, and the boundary wall too thick. Otherwise, with the Peoples Emperor''s cultivation, breaking through the boundary wall with force wouldn''t be impossible!"


    "Everyone knows that your Mount Sumeru lineage is best at spatial techniques. If anyone can locate the celestial realm, it must be you!"


    Jiang Li was very polite to these sect leaders, thanking them one by one and promising to visit their sects in the future to share his experiences, making them very happy.


    After bidding farewell to the sect leaders, Jiang Li summoned the system again. The words of the old Buddha from Mount Sumeru had given him an idea.


    "System, can you send me to the celestial realm?"


    [The system will later unlock the space transfer function, allowing the host to go to the celestial realm.]


    "Can you send me there now?" Jiang Li was overjoyed. This system was still somewhat useful, worthy of being a cheat ability.


    [Please complete the newbie task first.]


    Jiang Li patiently explained to the system, "Send me to the celestial realm first. Through the celestial realm, I can reach the underworld, find Jiang Yixing there, and then defeat him to complete the task."


    [Please complete the newbie task first.]


    "Can you make an exception, give me credit? You can''t expect me to fight a dead person."


    [Please complete the newbie task first.]


    "Useless system!"


    Jiang Li felt this wasn''t a cheat ability but the heavens giving him the middle finger.


    While cursing the system for being useless, he thought about how to complete the system''s task.


    For example, finding someone named Jiang Yixing and beating him up, or forcing someone to take the name Jiang Yixing and then beating him up, or dancing on Jiang Yixing''s grave...


    Of course, these were backup plans. The first choice was naturally to go back home and see if Jiang Yixing was still alive. Maybe he had obtained a longevity pill, or rather, several longevity pills, allowing him to barely live until now. Or perhaps he had received enlightenment from a master, breaking through to the Elemental Infant stage, with the lifespan of the Elemental Infant stage being around five hundred years, just enough to live until now...


    In any case, talent wasn''t the only determining factor. For example, Jiang Li himself was a good example. Without his diligent cultivation and a little help from his Heavenly Spirit Root and Infinite Dao Body, he wouldn''t have reached the Mahayana stage.

 Chapter 3 – Lost child

    The Jiang family''s main hall and corridors were empty, with only the occasional servant sweeping the floor. The once bustling training grounds were also deserted, though the wear and tear on the grounds indicated frequent use.


    Jiang Li wandered through the Jiang family estate like a ghost.


    He followed his memories through many places, but after five hundred years, the Jiang family had changed significantly from what he remembered.


    The place that most resembled his memories was the small house he had lived in when he first arrived, bearing an eighty percent similarity.


    He guessed that perhaps someone had moved in after he left, and once he became the People''s Emperor, the Jiang family had hurriedly cleaned up the small house, trying to restore it to its original state.


    Jiang Li shook his head regretfully and headed toward the ancestral hall.


    During the Jiang family''s ancestral worship, the oldest elder would kneel in the ancestral hall, praying for the ancestors'' blessings, while everyone else stayed in their rooms, practicing inedia for nine days, not uttering a word to show their piety.


    In the ancestral hall, an elderly man, so old that the wrinkles on his face nearly covered his eyes, knelt in prayer.


    Jiang Li approached him and used a bit of magic to see what the elder looked like in his youth. The elder bore a three to four-point resemblance to Jiang Yixing, indicating he was either Jiang Yixing''s son, grandson, or an even younger descendant.


    Jiang Yixing''s memorial tablet was prominently displayed at the bottom of a group of tablets.


    Jiang Li sighed softly and turned to leave the Jiang family estate.


    Jiang Yixing had ultimately died.


    Although it was expected, Jiang Li still felt a bit despondent.


    As Jiang Li strolled out of the Jiang family estate, his thoughts were interrupted by a shrill voice.


    "Sir, it''s been ten days! Why haven''t you sent anyone to find our child?"


    "We demand to see the city lord!"


    Across from the Jiang family estate was the city lord''s mansion, where several couples were desperately pleading with the guards to see the city lord, but the guards remained unmoved, as if they hadn''t heard the pleas.


    "Without the city lord''s permission, no one is allowed to see him. Please leave immediately."


    Another guard, unable to bear the sight, patiently explained, "Folks, the city lord''s mansion is always short-staffed. You only mentioned that your child was kidnapped, and you followed the trail to Qingcheng before losing it. With so many people coming and going in Qingcheng every day, the kidnapper could have just been passing through. Even if we wanted to search, we wouldn''t know where to start."


    "Children have gone missing in several nearby cities, and all the trails end in Qingcheng. Our child must be here!" another person said angrily.


    He had tied a protective charm with a tracking spell to his child''s wrist. After the child went missing, he followed the spell''s trail to Qingcheng, where it vanished. He had met other parents in similar situations, some even losing their children directly in Qingcheng.


    He couldn''t believe Qingcheng wasn''t involved!


    "My child was lost in Qingcheng. How could the kidnapper just be passing through?"


    Another guard, expressionless, said, "Please understand our manpower shortage. If you can prove the kidnapper is in Qingcheng, we''ll definitely send people to search. How about that?"


    "What kind of nonsense is this!"


    "We demand to see the city lord!"


    "Our children went missing here, and the officials do nothing. Is this how the People''s Emperor''s homeland operates?"


    "My child was lost in Qingcheng, and you still want proof? How absurd!"


    The voices of the guards and the parents grew louder, eventually escalating into a quarrel, attracting the attention of several Jiang family protectors.


    "How dare you cause such a ruckus on the day of the Jiang family''s ancestral worship!" one protector shouted sternly as he stepped out of the Jiang family estate.


    "You, as guards of the city lord''s mansion, allow a group of troublemakers to gather here. Aren''t you afraid of the city lord''s wrath?"


    The guards, hearing this, hurriedly tried to drive the people away. Jiang Li, unable to watch any longer, dispelled his invisibility spell and sneered from the side.


    "The Jiang family sure is imposing. You even manage the area in front of the city lord''s mansion. If you like meddling so much, why not take care of the cleanliness here too?"


    The protector was furious. "How dare you speak ill of the Jiang family! You have some nerve!"


    The parents who had lost their children and the city lord''s guards were also shocked. The current People''s Emperor hailed from the Jiang family. Not just in Qingcheng, but throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty, no one dared to speak to the Jiang family like this. Was this person a fool?


    Suddenly, a middle-aged man rushed over, quickly pulling Jiang Li aside. He smiled apologetically at the Jiang family protector while secretly transmitting a message to Jiang Li.


    "Kid, are you tired of living? Just starting out in the world and already offending the Jiang family? Get out of here quickly. This matter involves the People''s Emperor. Don''t get involved!"


    The middle-aged man hurriedly dragged Jiang Li away.


    Before anyone could react, the two had disappeared.


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    "Which family are you from? Didn''t anyone tell you not to provoke the noble families before you left home?"


    The middle-aged man dragged Jiang Li to a secluded corner and scolded him.


    Seeing Jiang Li''s youthful face and reckless behavior, and noting the high-quality material of his clothes, he assumed Jiang Li was a child from a prominent family out for some experience.


    "In any other dynasty, I wouldn''t dare provoke unreasonable noble families. But this is the Great Zhou, where the law rules. Even noble families can''t ignore the law."


    Hearing this, the middle-aged man was even more convinced of his assumption. This kid must be from a major sect or a prominent family; otherwise, he wouldn''t have such a broad perspective, comparing the Great Zhou with other dynasties.


    One must know that the Great Zhou Dynasty was vast. An Elemental Infant stage cultivator might not leave the Great Zhou in their lifetime, let alone compare it with other dynasties.


    "The law rules? You can say that anywhere in the Great Zhou, except for the Jiang family." The middle-aged man paused and continued, "The Jiang family is backed by the People''s Emperor. Who in the Great Zhou dares to punish them? They say the People''s Emperor is impartial, but who can guarantee he has no bias toward his own family?"


    Jiang Li frowned slightly at this. "As far as I know, the People''s Emperor has left the Jiang family for five hundred years and hasn''t returned once. Doesn''t that prove he''s distanced himself from the Jiang family?"


    The middle-aged man sneered. "That''s just propaganda to build his impartial image. Blood is thicker than water. Who''s to say he hasn''t secretly returned to the Jiang family?"


    "When you''re out in the world, don''t believe everything you hear. The world isn''t as bright as you think."


    The middle-aged man acted as if he had seen through the world''s darkness.


    Jiang Li thought to himself, When did I ever return here? How come I don''t know about it?


    "Do you have any evidence for what you''re saying?" Jiang Li''s tone hinted at questioning, but the middle-aged man, basking in his own pride, didn''t notice the hostility in Jiang Li''s voice.


    "Of course I do," the middle-aged man said confidently. "I once eavesdropped on a conversation between the Jiang family head and the Qingcheng city lord. The Jiang family head hinted that the People''s Emperor often secretly returns to visit his descendants."

 Chapter 4 – Jiang Peoples Emperor...may cultivate the magic way

    Jiang Li understood what was going on. The Jiang family wanted to use his name as a banner but didn''t dare to directly claim a close relationship with him, so they gave others the impression that they were closely connected.


    "You mentioned earlier that the missing children had something to do with Jiang Peoples Emperor. What''s that about?"


    The middle-aged man''s smile faded, and he became serious, not wanting to say more to Jiang Li. He even released the pressure of a Golden Elixir stage cultivator, hoping to deter Jiang Li. To him, Jiang Li was just a small fry at the Qi Refining stage.


    As a senior at the Golden Elixir stage, he felt it necessary to make this youngster back off and not get involved in this dangerous matter.


    "Don''t talk about this. It''s very dangerous for you!"


    Unexpectedly, Jiang Li controlled his power to the peak of the Elemental Infant stage and released his own pressure.


    "I''d like to see what kind of danger there could be."


    "Elemental... Elemental Infant stage..."


    It was clear that this matter was related to Jiang Li, and the middle-aged man had misunderstood him. If Jiang Li revealed his true identity, the man would be even less likely to tell the truth. So, Jiang Li chose to disguise himself as an Elemental Infant stage cultivator. The Elemental Infant stage wasn''t too strong but was enough to intimidate the middle-aged man.


    The middle-aged man quickly bowed, "So, you''re an Elemental Infant stage senior. I am Yuan Wuxing, and I didn''t recognize the real master."


    Cold sweat broke out on Yuan Wuxing''s forehead. Who would have thought that the young man he casually tried to dissuade on the roadside was actually at the Elemental Infant stage? Although he looked like a young man, he could very well be an old monster who had lived for hundreds of years. Although his previous actions weren''t particularly disrespectful, if this senior was petty, it could spell trouble.


    In Yuan Wuxing''s eyes, an Elemental Infant stage cultivator was already extremely formidable. There weren''t many in all of Qingcheng, and even the city lord was only at the early Elemental Infant stage.


    "Alright, I don''t mean to blame you. Now, can you tell me about the missing children?"


    Jiang Li withdrew his pressure and asked calmly.


    After some internal struggle, Yuan Wuxing finally gritted his teeth and said, "Senior, can you swear to the heavens that this matter won''t be spread?"


    In the path of cultivation, one must follow the Heavenly Dao, so swearing to the heavens was no small matter. Most cultivators believed that if they broke their oath, the punishment they swore to would come true.


    Without hesitation, Jiang Li raised two fingers and solemnly said, "I swear to the heavens that what Yuan Wuxing is about to tell me will not be known by a third person. If I break this oath, may I be punished by the ascension tribulation!"


    Yuan Wuxing was filled with respect. This was a severe punishment. If he broke the oath, he would face the ascension tribulation, which would be certain death for an Elemental Infant stage cultivator.


    Of course, he didn''t know that Jiang Li was eager to face several ascension tribulations.


    "Senior, please come to my humble abode."


    Yuan Wuxing invited Jiang Li to his home, skillfully set up several layers of formations, and even bit his teeth to crush a precious jade, setting up a formation that even an Elemental Infant stage cultivator couldn''t penetrate.


    Yuan Wuxing brewed a pot of his treasured tea, poured a cup for Jiang Li, and then one for himself.


    "The matter dates back ten years. Ten years ago, I was already at the peak of the Golden Elixir stage, just a thin membrane away from breaking through to the Elemental Infant stage. But I spent twenty years without a clue on how to break through, so I came to Qingcheng to seek inspiration for the breakthrough."


    "When I first arrived in Qingcheng, I discovered that children were going missing. I like to help, so I wanted to assist them. But when I investigated, I found that the matter was not simple and was terrifying. It wasn''t just recent; for over two hundred years, children under one year old had been going missing in Qingcheng and nearby cities!"


    "I also found that the times when children went missing coincided with the Jiang family''s ancestral worship. The more frequently the Jiang family worshipped their ancestors, the more frequently children went missing. So, I investigated the Jiang family and found that they were indeed stealing children. I overheard the Jiang family head and the city lord talking. The Jiang family was colluding with successive city lords of Qingcheng to cover up the missing children. Initially, the Qingcheng authorities pretended to search for the children, but in the past two years, they didn''t even bother to pretend, claiming they were short of manpower and stopped searching altogether! A bunch of bastards!"


    At this point, Yuan Wuxing''s forehead veins bulged, and he crushed his teacup in anger. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "With the Peoples Emperor backing the Jiang family, if I rashly exposed this, it wouldn''t be the Jiang family that suffered, but me!"


    "We must find solid evidence and make it public. That way, even if the Peoples Emperor himself comes, he won''t be able to stop the public outcry!"


    Jiang Li was silent for a moment and then asked, "What does the Jiang family want with these infants?"


    "This..." Yuan Wuxing hesitated, "I don''t know, maybe to refine some kind of artifact."


    Jiang Li stared into Yuan Wuxing''s eyes and said sternly, "You''re lying. What are you afraid of?"


    Yuan Wuxing''s scalp tingled under Jiang Li''s gaze, "Senior, this matter really can''t be spoken of. Whoever speaks of it will die!"


    Jiang Li took out a jade token from his storage ring. The front had the word "Taoist sect," and the back had a constantly rotating Taiji diagram. The whole jade token seemed naturally formed, not carved.


    "How about now?"


    Yuan Wuxing''s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at the token. His lips trembled as if he had seen a great figure, both fearful and excited.


    "The Taoist sect token! You are a Taoist sect emissary!?"


    The Taoist sect token, seeing this token was like seeing the Taoist sect leader himself.


    Those who possessed the Taoist sect token were either other Tribulation Crossing or Mahayana stage old monsters or Taoist sect emissaries. It was said that there were no more than five such tokens, and the Elemental Infant stage senior before him clearly belonged to the latter category.


    This person was probably not an old monster who had lived for hundreds of years, but a cultivation genius who had reached the Elemental Infant stage at around twenty years old!


    Jiang Li nodded, "I am Zhang Li, the current Taoist sect emissary."


    Jiang Li temporarily made up a name and identity for himself. Given his relationship with the Taoist sect leader, the leader wouldn''t blame him.


    "So, you are a Taoist sect emissary. To think I made you swear an oath, this, this..."


    Yuan Wuxing was so excited he was incoherent. A Taoist sect emissary was a nailed-down future Taoist sect leader and a future Tribulation Crossing stage great cultivator. The Taoist sect, as the oldest sect, had existed even longer than the People''s Emperor Hall, frequently producing immortals and having deep foundations. It was one of the few forces unafraid of the People''s Emperor Hall.


    Of course, all of this was predicated on excluding Jiang Li, the strongest People''s Emperor in history.


    With a Taoist sect emissary involved, the chances of toppling the Jiang family were much greater!


    Yuan Wuxing was overjoyed, silently reciting the Clear Heart Mantra several times to barely calm himself.


    "The reason I didn''t dare to speak was that I feared implicating Senior Zhang. Jiang Peoples Emperor might take action to kill us both, but since Senior Zhang is a Taoist sect emissary, you must not fear the People''s Emperor."


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor... might be cultivating demonic arts!"


    Yuan Wuxing lowered his voice to the extreme, as if speaking louder would be heard by the People''s Emperor.


    After saying this, he looked at Jiang Li, expecting to see fear or shock on his face, but instead, Jiang Li looked completely indifferent, even with a hint of a smile.

 Chapter 5 – Anger

    Jiang Li genuinely wanted to laugh. When had he ever practiced demonic cultivation?


    The demonic path was a primary target for suppression by the People''s Emperor Hall. Anyone daring to cultivate it had to be prepared to oppose the entire cultivation world.


    There were numerous paths to becoming an immortal, with dozens of methods such as the Body Refining Path that tempered the physical body, the Gu Path that nurtured parasites within oneself, the Qi Refining Path that transformed essence, and the Rune Path of heavenly symbols and formations. However, there was one path forbidden in the cultivation world.


    That was the demonic path of solitary ascension.


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    The demonic path was about having no taboos, using any means necessary, sacrificing all beings for one person''s gain. It didn''t matter how many died, as long as one could survive and grow stronger.


    In the past, when the path to ascension was still open, the Nine Provinces didn''t entirely reject the demonic path. After all, even if one cultivated it to the end, it was still just ascension, within the Nine Provinces'' tolerance. But after the path to ascension was severed, demonic cultivators thought of blood sacrifices across the Nine Provinces, hoping to nurture an Immortal from the lives of all beings, possibly achieving ascension. They even caused massacres where no one from a dynasty survived.


    Because of this, the cultivation world of the Nine Provinces reached an unspoken agreement: anyone practicing the demonic path should be executed.


    "Aren''t you surprised?"


    "Without evidence, there''s no reason to be surprised."


    "Of course, there''s evidence. Haven''t you heard the rumor, whether true or false, that before Jiang Peoples Emperor became the People''s Emperor, he recklessly fought with extraterritorial demons, causing an entire city to perish with no survivors? And the Jiang family has stolen over a hundred infants. What could they possibly need so many infants for? It must be for a blood sacrifice, using them to aid someone in forming an Elemental Infant. This is a purely demonic method. Could Jiang Peoples Emperor be unaware of this?"


    "With Jiang Peoples Emperor''s abilities, helping someone achieve the Elemental Infant stage is simple. Yet he doesn''t stop the Jiang family from using demonic methods, indicating he''s not just indulging them but is likely a demonic cultivator himself. Only someone from the demonic path would ignore other methods of achieving the Elemental Infant stage and allow their family to use such extreme demonic methods!"


    "Senior Zhang, if my speculation is true and the current People''s Emperor is a demonic cultivator, the Nine Provinces will face a catastrophe! Please inform your sect''s leader of this matter!"


    Yuan Wuxing was about to kneel and plead with Jiang Li, but he found himself unable to kneel, as if held up by a pair of giant hands.


    "Senior Zhang..."


    Yuan Wuxing wanted to say more but saw Jiang Li''s face darken as he got up and walked out of the room.


    Jiang Li''s aura was terrifying, as if on the brink of rage. Yuan Wuxing swallowed hard and said nothing more.


    No matter how Yuan Wuxing badmouthed the People''s Emperor, claiming Jiang Peoples Emperor secretly helped the Jiang family or practiced demonic cultivation, Jiang Li would just smile indifferently, treating it as a joke, knowing he hadn''t done those things.


    But Yuan Wuxing''s speculation about the Jiang family''s blood sacrifice of infants was different, because Jiang Li knew it was highly likely to be true!


    Otherwise, it was hard to explain why the Jiang family needed so many infants!


    The People''s Emperor Hall was the number one force opposing demonic cultivation in the Nine Provinces, yet the Jiang family might be using his name to practice demonic cultivation!


    Jiang Li was seething with anger, his divine sense spreading for hundreds of miles, encompassing several cities including Qingcheng, yet he found nothing.


    Finding nothing was a problem in itself.


    He found no traces of a blood sacrifice of infants, nor any missing infants.


    Jiang Li focused his divine sense on the Jiang family''s mansion, which appeared to be conducting ancestral rites as before, with no changes, no basements, or secret passages.


    In this situation, either Yuan Wuxing was completely wrong, or someone had hidden the infants in another space.


    There were two ways to use space in the Nine Provinces: one was using a storage ring as a carrier, allowing entry into the space at any time, but this space couldn''t hold living beings. The other was finding a space node, which couldn''t be moved but could hold living beings, like a secret realm.


    Space nodes were extremely hidden, and if not entering or exiting the space, they couldn''t be detected from outside.


    "Do you have concrete evidence for these claims? Like a memory orb recording the conversation between the Jiang family head and the city lord?"


    Yuan Wuxing saw Jiang Li re-enter the room, his expression calm as before, no longer as gloomy as when he left.


    "No, using a memory orb would cause a magical power fluctuation, which the Elemental Infant stage city lord would notice. As for other evidence... there is none."


    Yuan Wuxing felt a bit dejected at this point, but then he said, "The frequency of the Jiang family''s ancestral rites coincides with the frequency of infant disappearances. I suspect they''re pretending to conduct ancestral rites while actually performing blood sacrifices, but the Jiang family''s defenses during these rites are too tight. I''ve tried for years but couldn''t get in."


    "The Jiang family is conducting ancestral rites now. Senior, you could try..."


    Jiang Li shook his head. "I''ve already been to the Jiang family, and there''s nothing unusual... Hmm?"


    Jiang Li''s lips curled slightly, as if pleased to have found a clue, or perhaps it was a cold smile.


    "Talking about it led to a discovery."


    Jiang Li''s divine sense remained spread over a hundred miles.


    ...


    Under a large tree on the outskirts of Qingcheng, space twisted, and an old man in hemp robes emerged.


    The old man cautiously observed his surroundings, confirmed no one was around, then flew towards the Jiang family ancestral hall.


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    Jiang Li didn''t follow the old man to the Jiang family. Instead, he took Yuan Wuxing to the space node on the outskirts of Qingcheng.


    With a gentle touch, the space rippled, eventually forming a stable space gate.


    The space was small, only the size of a cave. Upon entering, the stench of blood assaulted their senses, causing Yuan Wuxing to cough.


    Once Yuan Wuxing adapted to the smell, he was stunned by the sight before him.


    Hundreds of tiny skeletons, no longer than a forearm, were piled on either side of the cave, as if casually tossed aside. Skulls were detached from spines, hand and leg bones separated from torsos, in utter disarray.


    At the end of the path was an altar stained red with blood, upon which lay a dozen intact infant corpses. Wisps of blood energy spread from the bones into the air, with flesh visibly dissipating, intensifying the nauseating stench. Soon, the white bones of fingertips were visible.


    Unable to bear it, Yuan Wuxing stumbled to the wall, retching again, but he failed to steady himself, slipping and falling into the pile of bones.


    Lacking the strength to rise, he lay amidst the bones, vomiting and crying, "Monsters, the Jiang family are monsters! How could they do this? Don''t they have children of their own!"


    Jiang Li remained silent, his expression chillingly cold.


    Jiang Li hadn''t followed the old man, knowing the man couldn''t escape. He came here to see if there was any chance of saving anyone.


    Now it seemed, not a single one could be saved.


    A calm and harmonious chant of the Rebirth Mantra echoed in the small space, initially a low murmur, gradually growing louder and clearer.


    The final syllables shook the space, causing stones to fall, as if it might collapse at any moment.


    "Senior... Senior Zhang."


    Yuan Wuxing stared at the furious Jiang Li, dumbfounded.


    To shake a space to the brink of collapse with just his voice was clearly beyond the capabilities of the Elemental Infant stage.


    Jiang Li turned to the middle-aged man with reddened eyes, baring his white teeth in a smile, "Let''s pay a visit to the Jiang family."

 Chapter 6 – I am the brother of Jiang Peoples Emperor

    In the Jiang family ancestral hall, an elderly man knelt, the oldest member of the Jiang family and also the clan leader.


    Seeing the arrival of the elder in the hemp robe, Clan Leader Jiang trembled as he leaned on his cane, stood up, and respectfully greeted him with a junior''s salute, his face showing delight, "Ancestor, you''ve emerged from seclusion two days earlier than planned. Have you broken through the peak of the Elemental Infant stage and entered the Divine Transformation stage?"


    The elder in the hemp robe shook his head and said regretfully, "Entering the Divine Transformation stage is no easy feat. It''s a pity about those dozen infants; the blood sacrifice didn''t significantly aid my cultivation. It seems that to break through to the Divine Transformation stage, I can''t rely solely on infant blood sacrifices. I need to find other methods."


    A flash of regret crossed Clan Leader Jiang''s face as he said, "A servant just reported that the parents of the missing children are spreading the news all over Qingcheng, even causing a scene in front of the city lord''s mansion. It might be difficult to suppress this matter. Ancestor, perhaps it''s time to change methods. We''ve stolen too many infants over the years, and some have started to suspect us."


    "Who?"


    "A rogue cultivator named Yuan Wuxing, who has been trying to infiltrate our ancestral rites in recent years."


    The elder in the hemp robe sneered, unconcerned, "It seems he''s noticed the correlation between the frequency of our ancestral rites and the missing children. A rogue cultivator, just perfect for a blood sacrifice."


    "Indeed, since those foolish parents keep causing trouble, why not capture them for a blood sacrifice as well, let them reunite with their children."


    "Yes."


    "How touching. Why don''t you go reunite with your parents below?"


    "Who?" The elder in the hemp robe turned angrily, looking to see who dared speak so disrespectfully, while his body quickly retreated, having sensed no one''s arrival.


    To evade his senses, one would either have to be a fellow peak Elemental Infant cultivator skilled in concealment or a Divine Transformation cultivator.


    He cast several spells in succession, all of which Jiang Li effortlessly dispelled.


    Without a word, Jiang Li stepped forward and slapped the elder in the hemp robe, sending him crashing onto the table that held the ancestral tablets, scattering them and breaking half of the elder''s teeth.


    "You!"


    The elder was shocked. He could sense that Jiang Li, like him, was at the peak of the Elemental Infant stage, but Jiang Li''s movements were too fast for him to react.


    Jiang Li had experienced countless life-and-death battles, his combat experience was incredibly rich. Even if he suppressed his cultivation to the Elemental Infant stage, or even the Golden Elixir stage, he could still easily defeat the elder in the hemp robe.


    Jiang Li remained expressionless, silent as he fought, pinning the elder to the table and punching him repeatedly, each punch heavier than the last. During this process, he even heard the system''s notification sound.


    [Congratulations to the host for defeating Jiang Yixing, novice task completed.]


    Jiang Li heard the system notification without a trace of joy, continuing to pummel Jiang Yixing with Elemental Infant strength.


    He feared using stronger force would kill Jiang Yixing outright.


    Jiang Li had identified the elder in the hemp robe as Jiang Yixing the moment he scanned the spatial node with his divine sense.


    However, Jiang Yixing, having altered his appearance, did not recognize Jiang Li.


    "Do you know... who I am... I''m Jiang Peoples Emperor... Jiang Li''s... brother..."


    Jiang Yixing spoke haltingly, his words slurred due to his missing teeth.


    "Is that so!"


    "The brother of Jiang Peoples Emperor!"


    "What arrogance!"


    "Even the People''s Emperor isn''t as arrogant as you!"


    "Setting up a tablet for yourself!"


    "Do you know you deserve to die!"


    "Or are you just pretending to be dead to the world!"


    Jiang Li''s heart burned with anger. Jiang Yixing used his name to commit evil deeds, causing the deaths of countless children, making Jiang Li feel partly responsible for their deaths.


    With each sentence, he delivered another punch, continuing until Jiang Yixing bled from all seven orifices and lost consciousness.


    Jiang Li picked up the tablet with Jiang Yixing''s name on it and snorted coldly.


    "Using the faith power from ancestral rites to dissipate the infants'' grievances, clever."


    Jiang Li dragged Jiang Yixing by the ankle out the door, his head knocking loudly against the doorframe. The Jiang family had long heard the commotion in the ancestral hall, and upon seeing Jiang Li appear, they rushed to kill the intruder.


    Except for a few, most of the Jiang family believed Jiang Yixing was already dead and did not recognize him, so they did not avoid hitting him when attacking Jiang Li. However, compared to Jiang Li''s fists, these attacks were nothing, and Jiang Yixing wouldn''t die from them.


    Jiang Li easily blocked all the attacks with his free hand, knocking down those who struck at him effortlessly.


    "Senior, what are you..." Yuan Wuxing followed behind, startled by Jiang Li''s actions. Taking down the Jiang family and capturing the culprit was something he never dared to imagine.


    "Of course, I''m going to make a big scene," Jiang Li said matter-of-factly.


    "A big... scene?" Yuan Wuxing didn''t understand what Jiang Li intended, only feeling that this Taoist sect emissary''s magical powers were profound and his actions unpredictable.


    "Otherwise, how will we see how many people are willing to shield the Jiang family, whether it''s the city lord, the mansion lord, or someone higher up... I want to see what big fish we can catch this time." Jiang Li smiled coldly.


    If the Zhou Emperor was unaware, that would be fine, but if he knew of Jiang Yixing''s actions and concealed them, then Jiang Li wouldn''t recognize him as a friend...


    Yuan Wuxing was stirred by what he heard, this was going to shake the heavens!


    "Go and gather the parents of the missing children, tell them the culprit has been found and is being judged at the city lord''s mansion."


    "Yes!"


    ...


    The Qingcheng city lord, surnamed Zeng, believed his career was exceptionally smooth. Starting as a minor official, he was continuously favored by influential people, rising steadily, and now he sat in the coveted position of Qingcheng city lord, a position many colleagues would break their heads to obtain. By aligning with the Jiang family, he felt as if he had connected with the People''s Emperor himself, even though he hadn''t directly met His Highness.


    It was known that several former Qingcheng city lords now held high positions, the highest being a prefect, which made Zeng quite envious.


    City Lord Zeng, as usual, prepared to rest early. It was nearing dusk, and although it wasn''t yet time to finish work, as city lord, leaving half an hour early wouldn''t draw any criticism.


    Just as he was about to rest, a subordinate informed him that someone outside had a major case for the city lord to judge.


    City Lord Zeng was displeased; a major case meant it couldn''t be resolved quickly, delaying his end of the day.


    "Tell the person outside that I''m out on business, and they should return tomorrow."


    "Sir, according to that person, they''ve caught the culprit who stole the children, none other than the supposedly deceased Jiang Yixing of the Jiang family. Jiang Yixing has been beaten senseless, and the public, upon hearing this, has gathered en masse, surrounding our entrance completely."


    "You fool, why didn''t you say so earlier!" City Lord Zeng was shocked, kicking his clueless subordinate over, hurriedly tidying his attire, and sitting solemnly in the main hall.


    "Who is causing a ruckus outside, bring them in!" City Lord Zeng sat high in the main hall, his expression stern and imposing.


    Jiang Li strolled into the hall, carrying Jiang Yixing like a chicken, with an excited yet apprehensive Yuan Wuxing beside him. Behind them were a dozen weeping parents, kicking and cursing Jiang Yixing, followed by a crowd of onlookers. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The laws of the Great Zhou clearly stipulated that local officials must adjudicate cases publicly.


    At this moment, City Lord Zeng cursed this law, for under the watchful eyes of the public, it would be difficult to shield the Jiang family.


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 Chapter 7 – Who is Yuan Wuxing?

    "I have a major case to report." Jiang Li placed Jiang Yixing on the ground and cupped his hands towards City Lord Zeng.


    "Speak."


    "My name is Zhang Li, a native of Qingcheng, a rogue cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage. This is my companion, Yuan Wuxing, a rogue cultivator at the Golden Core stage. We heard that Qingcheng has had many missing infants in recent years, and since the local authorities were short-handed, we conducted a private investigation and finally caught the culprit."


    Jiang Li paused and pointed to Jiang Yixing on the ground.


    "The culprit is none other than the Jiang family''s ancestor, Jiang Yixing!"


    The crowd outside the hall erupted upon hearing Jiang Li''s words.


    The parents of the missing children wailed even louder. If not for the guards holding them back, they would have rushed into the hall to demand Jiang Yixing''s life, as Yuan Wuxing had informed them that their children had been used in a blood sacrifice.


    "Zhang Li, you must not speak recklessly. The Jiang family has been virtuous for generations, even producing a hero like Jiang Peoples Emperor. If you make baseless accusations, I will charge you with slander," City Lord Zeng said in a calm yet subtly threatening tone.


    "There is evidence, of course. Why does the Jiang family frequently steal infants? Jiang Yixing''s aptitude is mediocre, barely reaching the Golden Core stage. So, he resorted to demonic methods, using a blood sacrifice of infants to supplement his Nascent Soul, allowing him to break through and extend his life."


    Jiang Li ignored City Lord Zeng''s threat and calmly analyzed the situation.


    "Am I right, Jiang Yixing?" Jiang Li bent down to look at Jiang Yixing, whose face, though aged, was ruddy from absorbing the infants'' blood energy.


    "Who are you really?" Jiang Yixing lay on the ground, unable to move due to his injuries, greatly shocked. Who else but someone from his generation in Qingcheng would know about his mediocre aptitude and his struggle to reach the Golden Core stage?


    Jiang Li transmitted his voice: "Using my name to flaunt your power, yet you don''t recognize me, cousin?"


    Jiang Yixing''s eyes widened, his pupils reflecting the changing appearance of Jiang Li. Finally, he vaguely recognized the person who had once left home from Jiang Li''s figure and expression.


    A massive fear enveloped Jiang Yixing. With Jiang Li personally dealing with the Jiang family, he had no chance of survival. Not even the Qingcheng city lord could protect him, and even if the Great Zhou Emperor himself came, it would be useless!


    He wanted to shout Jiang Li''s name with all his might, but Jiang Li secretly cast a spell to knock him unconscious, leaving him unsure of when he would wake up.


    Hearing Jiang Li accuse Jiang Yixing of practicing demonic cultivation, the onlookers whispered among themselves. The Jiang family''s ancestor, the People''s Emperor''s cousin, practicing demonic arts was a huge scandal. If this got out, other empires would mock them for their pride in their laws yet poor governance, laughing at the rampant demonic practices in the People''s Emperor''s homeland.


    Clan Leader Jiang, leaning on a cane, slowly approached. The crowd parted to make way for him. Seeing the ancestor unconscious on the ground, he quickly checked and found that the ancestor was merely injured and unconscious, with his foundation intact, which relieved him. He then angrily addressed Jiang Li.


    "Are you claiming that our ancestor used infants for cultivation, and thus his body must harbor the infants'' resentment? Fine, go ahead and test it. But remember, if no resentment is found, you will pay for insulting the Jiang family and Qingcheng!"


    Clan Leader Jiang referred to a common method on the Nine Provinces continent for detecting demonic cultivation. Demonic cultivation harms others for self-gain, often leaving resentment within the body. In Jiang Yixing''s case, who used hundreds of infants, the resentment would be immense.


    Jiang Li chuckled lightly, "Clan Leader Jiang, you must be senile. Have you forgotten that you used faith power to erode the resentment within Jiang Yixing?"


    Clan Leader Jiang''s face turned ashen as Jiang Li exposed his thoughts.


    Faith power can erode resentment, a fact known to few. He couldn''t understand how Jiang Li knew this.


    But at this point, there was no use pondering. The most urgent task was to suppress this matter.


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    "Though resentment can be eroded, the infants'' remains still exist. I happened to discover a spatial node filled with infant remains. Perhaps you should take a look."


    "My lord, do not listen to this man''s nonsense. He only entered the city a day ago and had never been to Qingcheng before. How could he coincidentally discover a spatial node in just one day and insist it''s the Jiang family''s? He must be someone sent by another family to slander us. Please, my lord, see through this!"


    Clan Leader Jiang was late because he was secretly investigating Jiang Li''s identity and handling evidence. Unfortunately, it was too rushed, and they only found out that Jiang Li had just arrived in Qingcheng, leaving the spatial node unhandled.


    "It''s late, and this case is complex, making it difficult to reach a conclusion. To uncover the truth, we will adjourn and reconvene another day." City Lord Zeng glanced at the unconscious Jiang Yixing, then at the troublesome Jiang Li, fearing he might bring up more issues. He paused and continued, "Jiang Yixing will be temporarily imprisoned."


    "Court adjourned!"


    ...


    After the court adjourned, City Lord Zeng no longer maintained his previous calm demeanor and hurriedly went to a secret chamber with Clan Leader Jiang for an urgent discussion.


    "I told you to stop long ago, but you didn''t listen. Now look, you''ve been discovered!" City Lord Zeng complained.


    "What could I do? The ancestor insisted on doing this. Who could stop him?" Clan Leader Jiang weakly retorted, lacking confidence.


    "You said this was secretly instructed by Jiang Peoples Emperor," City Lord Zeng glanced at Clan Leader Jiang.


    "The ancestor insisted on it, and Jiang Peoples Emperor reluctantly agreed," Clan Leader Jiang quickly filled the gap in his words.


    "Can''t you ask Jiang Peoples Emperor to personally intervene and suppress this matter? With his intervention, even the emperor would give some face."


    "It''s difficult. Jiang Peoples Emperor acts on his whims, coming and going as he pleases, and the Jiang family has no means to contact him." Clan Leader Jiang actually wanted to say there was no Jiang Peoples Emperor. If they could contact him, they wouldn''t have to deceive one city lord after another.


    Of course, such thoughts couldn''t be spoken aloud.


    "So what do you suggest we do now?"


    "Prepare for both outcomes. The ancestor is meticulous, and the only evidence is the spatial node with the infants used in the blood sacrifice. I''ve sent people to handle it, but who knows what else those two might come up with. Yuan Wuxing is easy to deal with, timid and weak-willed, but that Zhang Li is troublesome. We''ve never heard of him before, yet he has high combat power. Judging by how he captured the ancestor, he could be considered Qingcheng''s top expert."


    "Using force is not an option. I''ll personally visit him tonight and see if I can persuade them to leave. This matter concerns the People''s Emperor''s reputation. He shouldn''t disregard it and insist on accusing the ancestor."


    "That would be best." City Lord Zeng nodded, stroking his beard. "But there''s still one problem." S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What?"


    "Who is Yuan Wuxing?"

 Chapter 8 – Lobbyist

    After bidding farewell to the grateful parents and declining their gifts, the two returned to Yuan Wuxing''s small courtyard.


    "I noticed you''re quite talkative with me, but why did you clam up in the hall? Maybe City Lord Zeng didn''t even notice you."


    Yuan Wuxing scratched his head and chuckled, "I was nervous. I''ve never been in such a situation before, and my mind went blank."


    Jiang Li chuckled, "You, spending ten years investigating the colossal Jiang family, knowing the chances are slim yet persisting, if anyone says you lack determination, they''re blind. But you get timid at crucial moments, like today with the Jiang family, in the hall, and when you tried to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. Our Taoist sect emphasizes the dual cultivation of life and nature, but you''re only cultivating nature, not life."


    Yuan Wuxing felt as if struck by lightning.


    Indeed, as Jiang Li said, he was always hesitant when trying to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, his thoughts chaotic like a tidal wave. He thought, "I''m still young, why risk my life for a breakthrough? Why not enjoy a carefree century before attempting it? What''s the use of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage? There''s still the Divine Transformation stage beyond that. When will cultivation ever end? So many have failed to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, why would I succeed?" This led to several near-breakthroughs, all ending in failure.


    "Thank you for your guidance, Senior," Yuan Wuxing bowed respectfully to Jiang Li, who merely smiled without saying anything.


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    Yuan Wuxing suddenly remembered something and anxiously asked, "Senior Zhang, I suspect the Jiang family will send someone to that space to destroy evidence. We must stop them!"


    "I''m afraid they won''t go to that space; otherwise, how can we make a big deal out of it?" Jiang Li signaled Yuan Wuxing to calm down but didn''t explain further. Yuan Wuxing believed Jiang Li''s words and calmed down.


    Even though they had only spent a day together, Yuan Wuxing began to trust Jiang Li without reason.


    "Are Mr. Zhang Li and Mr. Yuan Wuxing here?" A light knocking sounded at the door.


    The knocking was gentle, and after speaking, there was no response from inside, so the person outside didn''t knock again, simply standing respectfully at the door, showing great politeness.


    Yuan Wuxing opened the door, his hand trembling uncontrollably, but he restrained himself from striking.


    "I know I have wronged the world. If beating me can ease Mr. Yuan Wuxing''s hatred, I have no objections."


    Clan Leader Jiang stood at the door, leaning on a cane, his eyelids drooping with an apologetic look. He faced a peak Golden Elixir stage and a peak Nascent Soul stage enemy with only his Golden Elixir stage cultivation, without any followers.


    How could Yuan Wuxing not hate Clan Leader Jiang? If Jiang Yixing was the main culprit, then Clan Leader Jiang was his greatest accomplice. The deaths of those infants could definitely be attributed to Clan Leader Jiang.


    "What are you here for, to threaten us?"


    Yuan Wuxing ultimately didn''t strike, merely giving a sarcastic smile and sitting down heavily in a chair, drinking tea in large gulps.


    He dared not act rashly, not knowing what tricks this old fellow might have, avoiding complications if possible.


    Unexpectedly, after entering, Clan Leader Jiang threw his cane aside and knelt directly on the ground, startling Yuan Wuxing so much that he nearly dropped his teacup.


    Jiang Li watched Clan Leader Jiang with interest, curious to see what tricks this junior might pull.


    "Though the ancestors were wrong, no mistake is greater than that of the People''s Emperor. If the matter of the People''s Emperor cultivating demonic arts spreads across the Nine Provinces, what will people think? It will inevitably cause resentment, and if someone fans the flames, how much will it impact the People''s Emperor''s reputation!"


    "Outside the Nine Provinces, extraterritorial demons are eyeing us covetously. Fortunately, successive People''s Emperors have raised the banner of the Nine Provinces, fighting against the demons, sparing the Nine Provinces from disaster. The People''s Emperor''s power lies in faith. If the faith of the people in the People''s Emperor is shaken, Jiang People''s Emperor''s strength will surely decline, posing a great danger to the Nine Provinces!"


    "I know you two are concerned for the world and are righteous men. My Jiang family may be villains in secret, but we stand united against the demons. I implore you to consider the billions of lives in the Nine Provinces and let this matter go. I thank you both in advance!"


    With that, Clan Leader Jiang kowtowed three times, the dull thuds echoing, leaving blood marks on his forehead. When he rose and looked up, his face was covered in tears.


    Yuan Wuxing was moved by Clan Leader Jiang''s sincere words and actions, unconsciously thinking maybe they should let this go. It wouldn''t be good if it truly affected the People''s Emperor.


    After all, even if the People''s Emperor practiced demonic arts, it was for fighting the demons and for the people of the world.


    Yuan Wuxing was nearly convinced by Clan Leader Jiang, as what he said was reasonable, and the potential shaking of faith in the People''s Emperor was indeed possible.


    The People''s Emperor''s strength partly lay in his own formidable power, and partly in the faith bestowed by successive People''s Emperors, multiplying his power to an extremely terrifying level, surpassing even immortals despite not being one.


    Outside the Nine Provinces, space is chaotic, and extraterritorial demon attacks occur only once every few centuries, but each time brings a catastrophic threat to the Nine Provinces. As the foremost expert of the Nine Provinces, the People''s Emperor is the first to battle the demons, with over half of the People''s Emperors dying in this process, few ending their lives peacefully.


    If Jiang People''s Emperor were to fall in future battles with demons due to a decline in faith, Yuan Wuxing would indeed feel guilty for life.


    "Clan Leader Jiang makes a valid point. But since the Jiang family knew it might shake people''s faith in the People''s Emperor, why did they still perform the blood sacrifice on infants?"


    Clan Leader Jiang replied with shame, "The ancestors were greedy for worldly pleasures, wanting to break through to the Nascent Soul stage to enjoy more days. Who would have thought one misstep would lead to eternal regret, making it hard to turn back."


    Jiang Li was greatly surprised, "What are you saying, Clan Leader Jiang? If the Jiang family wishes to turn back, how could I not help?"


    Clan Leader Jiang felt a glimmer of hope, realizing that those who pride themselves on being righteous cannot be coerced or bribed but must be persuaded with righteousness.


    Unexpectedly, Jiang Li continued, "Even if Yuan Wuxing and I don''t pursue the Jiang family, other cultivators will come to investigate. I''ll give the Jiang family a way out: the laws of Great Zhou stipulate that the deceased are not held accountable. Please have Jiang Yixing acknowledge his mistakes and take his own life."


    Clan Leader Jiang''s smile froze, momentarily at a loss for words to refute.


    Indeed, as long as the ancestor dies, the matter would be resolved, but how could that be possible? I came to put on a show to stop you from making trouble, how did it end up with my ancestor being written off!


    "Mr. Zhang Li, you''re joking."


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    Clan Leader Jiang''s face turned so dark it could drip water, slowly rising without the previous compassionate demeanor.


    "It seems Mr. Zhang Li insists on resolving this matter."


    Yuan Wuxing finally realized he had been acting all along, followed by a wave of fear. Such an old fox is indeed terrifying, not a single word or expression can be trusted. Fortunately, Senior Zhang Li was here.


    "It''s not about resolving anything, just a preference for seeing things through to the end. Clan Leader Jiang, please."


    Clan Leader Jiang snorted coldly and left with a wave of his sleeve.

 Chapter 9 – Dragon Tiger Arhat Strength

    "Senior Zhang, how about we just let this go?" Yuan Wuxing tentatively asked, shrinking his neck.


    "Are you scared?"


    "Who would be afraid of those Jiang family beasts? Just thinking about those corpses fills me with rage," Yuan Wuxing said, his neck stiffening and veins bulging on his forehead, but he quickly deflated.


    "However, if we truly affect the faith in the People''s Emperor, and thereby the fight against the extraterritorial demons, we would be eternal sinners."


    The death of hundreds of infants was indeed significant, but the People''s Emperor guarding the Nine Provinces was an even greater matter. If Yuan Wuxing had to choose, he would likely choose the latter.


    Jiang Li chuckled, "You''re overthinking it. My sect leader once told me that the current People''s Emperor is exceptionally talented, far surpassing his predecessors. The power of faith is a nice addition for Jiang Peoples Emperor, but whether it''s there or not doesn''t really matter."


    Yuan Wuxing was immediately relieved.


    What Jiang Li didn''t mention was that each time he crossed a lightning tribulation, he grew stronger. After his fourth tribulation, the power of faith became useless to him. One hundred and sixty years ago, he forged a bronze cauldron and placed it in the People''s Emperor Hall, so all the faith from the Nine Provinces wouldn''t be added to him but would instead be stored in the cauldron for the next People''s Emperor.


    ...


    "System."


    In the dead of night, Jiang Li summoned the system interface.


    [Congratulations to the host for enduring arduous cultivation and fierce battles, defeating Jiang Yixing. Would you like to settle the rewards?]


    Jiang Li''s mouth twitched, wanting to ask when this "arduous cultivation and fierce battles" happened.


    Suppressing the urge to complain, Jiang Li said, "Settle the rewards."


    A pure energy descended from the void, pouring into Jiang Li''s body. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This energy..."


    Jiang Li showed a surprised expression, "...isn''t even as much as I generate in a single breath. Oh, this is for the Qi Refining stage. Never mind then."


    According to Jiang Li''s estimation, if he could have used this energy back then, he would have reached the "perfect" realm during Foundation Establishment, a treatment reserved for core disciples of major sects, with a much more robust foundation than ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, and combat power several levels higher.


    It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from ".


    "Good stuff," Jiang Li praised, then expelled the energy from his body.


    As if joking, who would refine an unknown source of energy?


    Next, a bamboo scroll tied with a thin red string fell from the void, named "Dragon Tiger Arhat Strength," a body refining technique.


    According to the technique''s introduction, as cultivation deepens, it gradually changes the cultivator''s blood. When emotions run high, it bursts forth with unparalleled power. The cultivation levels are divided by animal strength, such as the strength of an ox, tiger, elephant, flood dragon, and dragon. The standard for minor success is the strength of a tiger, for moderate success the strength of a dragon, and for major success, the integration of dragon and tiger strength, allowing one to wrestle with a true dragon in extreme anger, extremely domineering.


    After reading the introduction in two minutes and a brief deduction in three, Jiang Li concluded: a waste of his five minutes.


    This body refining technique is strong, a treasure even for those in the Divine Transformation stage.


    However, it was useless to Jiang Li.


    Currently, the Four Seas Dragon Clan is popularizing a technique called "Jiang Li People''s Emperor Strength," rumored to be compiled by the Four Seas Dragon Kings themselves. When cultivated to perfection, it can contend with one hand of People''s Emperor Jiang Li.


    From the results, Jiang Li has yet to see a dragon clan member who can defeat even one of his hands.


    As for other things like pills with pill clouds and pill fragrance, or mid-grade spiritual swords, Jiang Li couldn''t muster any interest.


    He specifically set aside a space in his storage ring for the system, placing these pills, swords, and body refining techniques in a pile, labeling them:


    Useless Stuff from the System 2


    The previous beginner''s gift pack was naturally 1.


    [New task issued: After joining the Hua Yun Sect, the grandson of the First Elder, Yun Bo, believes your five-element spiritual roots lower the sect''s average spiritual root level, and constantly makes things difficult for you. Please defeat him with overwhelming strength.]


    [This task can be abandoned]


    [Task reward: one opportunity for sudden enlightenment, a mysterious map fragment, and a high-grade spiritual weapon of any style (can be upgraded)]


    This time, Jiang Li quickly remembered who Yun Bo was.


    Hua Yun Sect is a small sect near Qingcheng, with a late Golden Elixir stage sect leader and five Golden Elixir elders. At that time, Jiang Li''s Heavenly Spirit Root was hidden, and externally he only showed the worst five-element spiritual roots. No sect wanted to take him in. Jiang Li observed the shopping list of Hua Yun Sect disciples going down the mountain and deduced that the sect was financially strained. He seized the opportunity to speak with the sect leader, analyzed the local economic situation, and suggested ways to make money. The sect leader was amazed and, against all opposition, put Jiang Li in charge of finances, under his supervision.


    Jiang Li did not disappoint, turning Hua Yun Sect''s losses around, acquiring several small sects, and eventually gaining the sect''s core techniques and the Taishang Elder''s cultivation guidance before traveling the Great Zhou again.


    During this period, Yun Bo formed cliques to bully newcomers. Jiang Li discussed with the First Elder, who pretended to die, scattering those who followed Yun Bo. After experiencing the coldness of the world, Yun Bo finally understood that cultivation was most important and changed his ways, cultivating diligently.


    "Three hundred years ago, when I returned to Hua Yun Sect, Yun Bo had already reached the Elemental Infant stage. With the few longevity pills I gave him, living until now shouldn''t be a problem."


    Jiang Li thought it best not to abandon this task.


    The mysterious map fragment intrigued him.


    [New function unlocked: Shop]


    Jiang Li was delighted, finally an interesting function. He summoned the shop, and a light screen appeared in his mind like a computer screen, with neatly arranged products in abundance.


    Focusing his consciousness on a product, its description would appear on the light screen.


    However, Jiang Li was soon somewhat disappointed. The products displayed on the light screen were all from their world, with no mobile phones, computers, nuclear bombs, or satellites from Jiang Li''s previous life, nor any celestial realm specialties.


    He didn''t care much about phones, but he wanted to experience what it felt like to withstand a nuclear bomb with his body.


    "System, are there no products from other worlds?"


    [Please travel to other worlds first]


    Jiang Li pouted, yet another useless function. If he could go elsewhere, why would he need this system?


    "System, sort by the number of source points needed, from highest to lowest."


    The number of products on the light screen quickly changed, with their People''s Emperor Hall''s techniques at the forefront, followed by the Taoist sect''s treasure, the Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal, and then other sects'' and imperial city''s treasured items, Tribulation Crossing stage puppets, Immortal notes, and the like.


    Though these items were good, Jiang Li either had used them or had no use for them.


    For example, during the fight against extraterritorial demons, the Taoist sect lent Jiang Li the Taiji Heavenly Seal. After using it a few times, Jiang Li found his own weapon more handy and returned the seal to the Taoist sect. As for the Tribulation Crossing stage puppets, Jiang Li had no use for them. As a dignified Mahayana stage cultivator, what would he need a Tribulation Crossing stage puppet for? And as for Immortal notes, he had already read them in exchange for sharing his cultivation experience.


    Moreover, Jiang Li suspected these items weren''t appearing out of thin air but were stolen from the sects.

 Chapter 10 – Request a time reversal

    The Jiang family acted swiftly, clearing out the space in just half a night. They spent two more days and nights repeatedly checking to ensure nothing incriminating was left behind. Only then did they leisurely inform City Lord Zeng that the trial could resume.


    Just as Clan Leader Jiang predicted, without evidence, the two were no longer a threat. City Lord Zeng could openly cover for the Jiang family, claiming insufficient evidence to convict Jiang Yixing, and even pursue Jiang Li and Yuan Wuxing for intentionally harming Jiang Yixing.


    The only unexpected turn for Clan Leader Jiang was that their ancestor, Jiang Yixing, remained in a coma, with no explanation from the physicians.


    "This court declares Jiang Yixing not guilty. If you two are dissatisfied with this ruling, you may appeal to the prefecture within fifteen days starting today."


    Jiang Li stepped forward and handed City Lord Zeng a piece of paper, as if he had been waiting for this moment.


    "This is the appeal."


    City Lord Zeng was annoyed by Jiang Li''s calm demeanor, and even more so when he saw the appeal already prepared.


    Clearly, Jiang Li had anticipated this outcome and had written the appeal in advance.


    But so what? The prefect who would handle this case had also been promoted from the position of Qingcheng city lord and had previously helped the Jiang family cover up the baby-stealing incident.


    Even if the prefect were a just person, without any evidence, how could these two reckless individuals win the case? By sheer stubbornness? S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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    The Great Zhou Dynasty is divided into twenty-six prefectures, each with dozens of major cities under its jurisdiction. Qingcheng is one such major city, under the administration of Tianqing Prefecture. Naturally, the appeal had to be submitted to Prefect Gong Peng of Tianqing Prefecture.


    After receiving the appeal, Prefect Gong summoned Clan Leader Jiang and City Lord Zeng to inquire about the details of the case, feeling reassured after the discussion.


    ...


    "Zhang Li, Yuan Wuxing, before the trial begins, I must inform you that this court''s ruling is final. Unless new evidence emerges that could overturn the original ruling, you may not appeal further. Do you understand?"


    Prefect Gong sat at the center of the hall, with Zhang Li and Yuan Wuxing on one side and Clan Leader Jiang on the other, as Jiang Yixing was still in a coma and of no use here.


    Clan Leader Jiang, as usual, showed no expression, but Yuan Wuxing suspected he was secretly pleased.


    Outside the hall, a sparse crowd of dozens gathered, far fewer than before, as everyone knew the evidence was insufficient and Jiang Li and Yuan Wuxing couldn''t win. City Lord Zeng stood among them, ready to watch the spectacle.


    "Understood," Jiang Li replied loudly, and Yuan Wuxing echoed his response.


    "But before the trial begins, I want to add another defendant."


    "You may, but this court''s ruling remains final, and you cannot appeal based on adding a defendant."


    Jiang Li nodded in acknowledgment, raising his chin slightly and standing with his hands behind his back. "I accuse City Lord Zeng of Qingcheng of abusing his power for personal gain during his tenure, covering up Jiang Yixing''s theft of infants, and destroying crucial evidence. I request Prefect Gong to make a ruling!"


    Clan Leader Jiang felt a sudden pang of unease. To accuse a city lord, the official handling the case must be of the third rank or higher, and Prefect Gong was indeed a third-rank official. This move was legal, but he couldn''t fathom what Jiang Li intended. Did he think accusing another city lord would help him win?


    He felt as if he had forgotten something important.


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    Clan Leader Jiang was unfamiliar with the law and didn''t understand Jiang Li''s purpose, but City Lord Zeng and Prefect Gong immediately grasped Jiang Li''s intent. The two Nascent Soul cultivators, who feared neither heat nor cold, suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.


    "I suspect that the destruction of the space with the blood sacrifice infants, the most crucial evidence in this case, was done by City Lord Zeng. I ask Prefect Gong to report to the imperial court and request a time reversal to restore the scene!"


    Jiang Li''s words shattered their last bit of hope.


    This matter was going to be reported to the imperial court!


    They had no powerful backers in the court!


    Among the nine great dynasties, only the Great Zhou Dynasty dared to rule by law, and only the Great Zhou Dynasty had the capability to govern by law. The fundamental reason was that the Great Zhou royal family was proficient in the Path of Time, capable of reversing the flow of time!


    However, the Path of Time carried significant causal consequences and could not be used lightly. Therefore, the Great Zhou had stipulated several special circumstances under which the Path of Time could be used, such as cases with a significant impact on the nation or cases involving the integrity of officials of the seventh rank or higher...


    And City Lord Zeng was a fifth-rank official.


    "You slanderer!" City Lord Zeng shouted, losing his composure.


    City Lord Zeng genuinely felt wronged. It was the Jiang family who destroyed that space; he was at most a witness. How did it become his doing in this brat''s mouth?


    Jiang Li ignored him completely.


    Whether City Lord Zeng destroyed the space was irrelevant; what mattered was his position as a defendant in this case.


    "Zhang Li, are you really going to request the imperial court to reverse time?" Prefect Gong stared at Jiang Li, his gaze icy. He felt he had been outmaneuvered by Jiang Li.


    More importantly, reversing time would not only reveal that the Jiang family destroyed the space node but also expose Jiang Yixing''s cultivation of demonic arts in that space!


    Once Jiang Yixing''s demonic cultivation was exposed, all those who had served as city lords in Qingcheng would be scrutinized by the court, and none of them would escape unscathed!


    Yuan Wuxing also realized why Jiang Li allowed the Jiang family to destroy the space node; he had been waiting for this moment.


    "I am certain."


    "Are you really going to request it?" Prefect Gong repeated the question word by word, his Nascent Soul peak aura radiating like a roaring tiger. The bailiffs trembled, unable to withstand it, and knelt down, followed by Clan Leader Jiang and Yuan Wuxing.


    "I am certain." Jiang Li maintained his calm demeanor, seemingly oblivious to Prefect Gong''s murderous intent, and even pulled out a pre-written application from his sleeve, placing it in front of Prefect Gong.


    Seeing the ink still wet on the application, Prefect Gong nearly lost control and wanted to kill Jiang Li on the spot!


    But he ultimately dared not make a move.


    If he acted now, it would truly be the end.


    "Zhang Li, very well, very well indeed!" Prefect Gong slammed the table in anger and stormed out, with Clan Leader Jiang and City Lord Zeng following closely behind, no longer hiding their displeasure.


    As Prefect Gong departed, the oppressive killing intent gradually dissipated. Yuan Wuxing finally regained some strength and shakily stood up.


    "Prefect Gong didn''t even make a move, and just his killing intent scared you like this. You''re at the peak of the Golden Elixir stage, aren''t you ashamed?" Jiang Li scolded with a smile, as if disappointed.


    Yuan Wuxing smiled wryly, "Senior Zhang, Prefect Gong is at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. Facing such a level of killing intent, the Golden Elixir stage can''t withstand it."


    Jiang Li scoffed, "Excuses. I killed a Nascent Soul peak cultivator when I was at the peak of the Golden Elixir stage."


    Yuan Wuxing was stunned, taking a long time to respond, "Senior, you have impressive skills."


    Yuan Wuxing genuinely admired Jiang Li. As an emissary of the Taoist sect, his status was even higher than that of a prince of the Great Zhou. Even first and second-rank officials would greet him with smiles, yet he chose not to use his status, instead using the laws of the Great Zhou to systematically push the Jiang family to their doom!


    Impressive!

 Chapter 11 – Jiangs brain-damaged fan

    Arriving at an uninhabited place, Gong Zhifu slapped Jiang Zuchang, who spun twice in the air before landing, his mouth full of blood.


    "You bastard, making me appoint you as the city lord of Qingcheng was my biggest mistake. If your ancestor wants to live a few more years, he can figure it out himself. Don''t make us clean up after him!"


    "You said that your ancestor practicing demonic cultivation was approved by the People''s Emperor Jiang, right? Quickly contact the People''s Emperor. Only he can save us now!"


    Jiang Zuchang murmured and spat out the blood in his mouth, "The People''s Emperor has always been the one to contact us. We have never contacted him."


    Gong Zhifu now suspected that the People''s Emperor didn''t even know about Jiang Yixing''s cultivation of demonic cultivation. Maybe the People''s Emperor was truly impartial and had never turned back to the Jiang family.


    But now, it was useless to investigate these things.


    "So, the People''s Emperor is unreliable, right?" Gong Zhifu''s face was dark as if it could drip water. "There''s only one plan that can work now."


    "What is it? Send someone to kill Zhang Li?" Jiang Zuchang and Zeng Chengzhu asked quickly.


    "Idiots, Zhang Li was killed as soon as he applied for time tracing. Killing him won''t solve the problem. It will only slap the face of the court. If the court doesn''t handle this matter, where will its dignity be? When it''s investigated, we''ll all be finished!" Gong Zhifu cursed loudly, his century-old cultivation destroyed twice in one day, once by Zhang Li and once by these two idiots.


    "The Third Prince admires the People''s Emperor''s achievements, so he intends to promote us, the officials who have served as city lords in Qingcheng. We can only ask the Third Prince for help now, let him do time tracing to protect us, and then we''ll have a chance to survive!"


    "But who among us is qualified to see the Third Prince?"


    Gong Zhifu sneered, "I''m not the only one who rose high after serving as the city lord of Qingcheng. Their positions are not low now. Now that the situation has been exposed, no one can run away. Let them help us find someone."


    ...


    "The People''s Emperor''s cousin practices demonic cultivation, and he got the People''s Emperor''s approval for it. Is this true?!" The Third Prince stood up excitedly, his face full of disbelief.


    "In response to Your Highness, it is true. I learned about this when I was an official in Qingcheng, and I was also shocked." These days, the officials who had served as city lords in Qingcheng used all their connections to finally get the opportunity to bring Gong Zhifu to the Third Prince.


    After Gong Zhifu arrived in the capital, he rehearsed several times before daring to go to the Third Prince.


    "The People''s Emperor''s position is high and his power is great. He only has a few close friends, so he values family ties especially. But as the People''s Emperor, he cannot show it too obviously. He actually can''t bear to see his cousin die, so he secretly instructed his cousin to practice demonic cultivation and break through the Nascent Soul stage to extend his lifespan."


    "Now that the matter of the People''s Emperor''s cousin practicing demonic cultivation has been implemented by those two idiots, the matter of the People''s Emperor''s instruction to practice demonic cultivation may also be exposed. If that really happens, the People''s Emperor''s reputation will plummet, Your Highness!"


    "If we cover up this matter, the People''s Emperor may thank us when he finds out." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Third Prince paced back and forth in the room, his eyes shining with joy, silently chanting "People''s Emperor''s reputation," "thank us," "People''s Emperor is kind and can''t bear to see his brother die," "brotherhood is stronger than demonic cultivation." Finally, he said to Gong Zhifu:


    "I already know about this."


    ...


    In the Xuanzheng Palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Ji Zhi, the friend of the protagonist, was a man with heavy pupils, a slender body, and a handsome face. Just sitting there gave people a sense of majesty and justice.


    This was not an illusion, but a real feeling caused by the weight of the country on his shoulders.The fate and law of the Great Zhou Dynasty were closely related. The more just the law, the stronger the fate of the country. As a supporter of the country''s fate, Zhou Emperor Ji Zhi could not bear the weight of the fate if he acted unfairly, and would eventually be crushed by it.


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    Ji Zhi read the memorials and applications for tracing time, and asked, "There is a Nascent Soul cultivator in Qingcheng who is suspected of practicing demonic cultivation. The lord of Qingcheng may be guilty of favoritism and destruction of evidence. Someone needs to go to Tianqing Prefecture to trace time. Who wants to go?"


    Several princes and princesses remained silent. Doing well would have no reward, but doing poorly would have consequences. It was always the emperor who assigned two people, one to execute and one to supervise. Now it was just going through the motions.


    "In response to Father Emperor, this child wishes to go." The third prince stood up, causing the other princes and princesses to look at him curiously, wondering why the third prince was so enthusiastic. Did he want to show off in front of Father Emperor?


    "Then the third prince and the fourth prince will go. This matter is settled. Dismissed."


    After the court was dismissed, the third prince called the fourth prince over.


    "Fourth brother, come here."


    The fourth prince frowned. His relationship with the third prince was not too good. They both had their eyes on the throne and had countless struggles, both open and hidden. Many ministers had already started taking sides.


    Now he was called over, and the fourth prince could only think it was related to tracing time.


    "Third brother, what''s the matter?"


    "Do you know the background of the case that Father Emperor asked us to trace time for?"


    "Isn''t it just that the lord of Qingcheng helped a Nascent Soul cultivator practice demonic cultivation?"


    "That Nascent Soul cultivator''s background is not simple. He is the cousin of the People''s Emperor and the only peer relative of the People''s Emperor."


    "What?!" The fourth prince was shocked. When he first heard the third prince mention the background of the case, he didn''t take it seriously. With the strength of the Great Zhou Dynasty, even if the other party was a Daoist, they would dare to act according to the law. They would catch those who needed to be caught and sentence those who needed to be sentenced.


    Unless the other party had a background that even the Great Zhou Dynasty couldn''t afford to provoke.


    The identity of the People''s Emperor''s cousin and only relative met this background condition.


    Moreover, if the People''s Emperor''s cousin practiced demonic cultivation, would the People''s Emperor be unaware? The People''s Emperor was incredibly powerful. Did he also practice demonic cultivation?


    If the People''s Emperor practiced demonic cultivation, would the Great Zhou Dynasty control him or not?


    Thinking about it, the fourth prince was terrified. No wonder there was such a big background, but Father Emperor didn''t mention it in court. Perhaps if he did, the final result would only be "there isn''t" regardless of whether the People''s Emperor''s cousin practiced demonic cultivation or not!


    The Great Zhou Dynasty had the power to control the People''s Emperor, but not the ability to do so. After all, he was a Mahayana cultivator. The Great Zhou Dynasty using all its power would only be like a moth flying into a flame.


    The fourth prince''s thoughts turned quickly, and he quickly reached a secret agreement with the third prince.


    Although they had conflicts, when it came to the face and survival of the Great Zhou Dynasty, they could temporarily reconcile.


    ...


    The location for tracing time was set outside Qingcheng, so after submitting the application, Jiang Li and Yuan Wuxing returned to Qingcheng.


    For the past few days, Yuan Wuxing had been living in fear. Rare Nascent Soul and Divine Transformation cultivators came to visit him, and they all used threats and inducements to ask Zhang Li to withdraw the application.


    The reasons were nothing more than affecting the People''s Emperor and the overall situation. Jiang Li was completely bored and uninterested in these people. He politely retorted to them.


    One Divine Transformation cultivator''s cultivation was not enough, and he was irritated by Jiang Li''s "Do you understand anything about the People''s Emperor?" He attacked in a rage, and Jiang Li immediately gave Yuan Wuxing a classic performance of a genius Nascent Soul defeating an old Divine Transformation cultivator.


    Someone knocked on the door outside, and Yuan Wuxing reluctantly went to answer it.

 Chapter 12 – Emperor Zhous visit

    "Excuse me, is Zhang Li here?"


    This is the third person today to ask this question. Yuan Wuxing wants to put up a sign outside the door that says "Zhang Li is not here."


    "Yes, are you also here to persuade Senior Zhang to withdraw his application?"


    The visitor was wearing a cloak, and his face was not clear. When he heard Yuan Wuxing''s question, a glint appeared in his eyes.


    "So many people have come to look for Zhang Li? I thought my Great Zhou was pure and bright, and wouldn''t have too many dirty and vulgar people."


    "Yes, you''re the 20th or 22nd person to come. Trust me, give up now."


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    "You must be the owner of this house, Yuan Wuxing. You''ve misunderstood, I''m a friend of Zhang Li''s. I heard he came to Great Zhou, so I came to catch up with him."


    Just as Yuan Wuxing was about to say something, he heard Jiang Li shout from inside the room, "Wuxing, let him in. He''s really my friend."


    With Jiang Li''s words, Yuan Wuxing politely invited the cloaked person into the room.


    "If I hadn''t recognized your handwriting on the application, I wouldn''t have known you came to Great Zhou. Why didn''t you tell me? I would have welcomed you."


    "I just wanted to take care of some things and leave, but I didn''t expect to involve so many people."


    The cloaked person took off his cloak, revealing a handsome face and well-defined features. The most striking feature was his dual pupils.


    "Your...Your Majesty!" Yuan Wuxing exclaimed in shock, his brain going blank.


    "You haven''t told him who you are yet, Jiang Li?" Zhou Emperor Ji Zhi glanced at the shocked Yuan Wuxing.


    "I had no choice. He spoke ill of me as soon as he saw me. How else was I supposed to find out what was going on?" Jiang Li shrugged helplessly and adjusted his features back to their original appearance.


    "So you''re not Daoist Zhang Li, but the People''s Emperor Jiang?" When Jiang Li returned to his original appearance, Yuan Wuxing''s brain went blank, and he gave up thinking altogether. When he came to, his face was red.


    Before this, he had been talking mysteriously to Jiang Li about how "the case of the stolen baby had the support of the People''s Emperor," "the People''s Emperor condoned his cousin''s cultivation of demonic arts," and "the People''s Emperor himself was cultivating demonic arts." Yuan Wuxing just wanted to disappear.


    Zhou Emperor Ji Zhi looked at Jiang Li with a smile that wasn''t a smile. "If Lao Bai knew you were Daoist Zhang Li, he''d be happy for a year without sleeping."


    "It''s just a temporary identity, just a temporary identity." Jiang Li felt uncomfortable under Zhou Emperor Ji Zhi''s gaze and changed the subject, taking out a recording ball.


    Zhou Emperor Ji Zhi used his magic to view the contents of the recording ball.


    Jiang Zuchang and Zeng Chengzhu intend to destroy the evidence, Jiang Zuchang and Zeng Chengzhu conspire with Gong Zhifu, Gong Zhifu contacts all the former Qingcheng City Lords to mobilize resources, and the Third Prince is involved, and so on.


    Jiang Zuchang and the others thought they were being secretive, but they didn''t know that a pair of cold eyes had been watching them all along, and had faithfully recorded everything with the recording ball.


    "Phew..." Zhou Emperor Ji Zhi breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Jiang Xiong. With this evidence, we can take down all these people. The Qingcheng faction is intertwined, and it''s my fault for not noticing."


    "When Jiang Yixing said that I was cultivating demonic arts, people believed it, and even imagined that I never went home and was secretly cultivating demonic arts. The People''s Emperor is the biggest leader of the demonic path, and the power of faith is crucial to me, but no one thought that Jiang Yixing was lying or that I really never went home."


    Jiang Li sighed. "We work hard to make the world peaceful and beautiful, but there are always people who think the world is dark. But I also have some responsibility in this matter. As the strongest, I only focused on my own cultivation and neglected the fact that someone might be using my name to intimidate others, even if that person is a relative you haven''t seen in 500 years."Öܻʼ§Ö¹ also sighed along: "Yes, the fate and justice of the Great Zhou Kingdom are closely related, but some people always think that as long as they have good relationships, they can be partial and evade legal sanctions. Some even dare not punish people from other empires, thinking that this belongs to diplomatic politics and does not fall under the jurisdiction of law. They even feel proud of themselves for being considerate of the holy will and the country, and my heart as an emperor is also tired."


    Jiang Li and Zhou Huang Ji Zhi looked at each other and sighed in unison: "People turn a blind eye to what''s on the surface and always like to imagine!"


    Yuan Wuxing''s eyes twitched as he watched the two big shots sigh at each other, feeling like the image was collapsing.


    Although he was also a part of the "imagination."


    "But this can also be understood. As the Peoples Emperor, how many people dare to question you? Yuan Wuxing, with a righteous cultivator like you, it is the good fortune of the Great Zhou!" Zhou Huang Ji Zhi patted Yuan Wuxing''s shoulder hard to encourage him.


    Yuan Wuxing quickly stood straight and shouted, "Yes." sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ...


    Outside Qingcheng, near the space node, the crowd gathered. The people near Qingcheng all came to see what it was like to trace time. This was a very rare spell involving the way of time.


    The reason why Jiang Zuchang and others did not react to Jiang Li''s application for time tracing was that there were too few cases of applying for time tracing, and it might not happen for ten years.


    Many parents who lost their children also came from other cities to see if their children were stolen by Jiang Yixing.


    The third and fourth princes stood side by side in the air, their eyes slightly closed, their hands behind their backs, and their yellow clothes lined up.


    Jiang Zuchang and Zeng Chengzhu stood together, feeling no nervousness, and even a little bit of laughter.


    If the two princes reached an agreement and worked together to cover up the truth, they didn''t believe that Jiang Li and Yuan Wuxing could still turn the tables?


    Unless Zhou Huang or the Peoples Emperor came here and questioned the result, there was no possibility of turning the tables. Even if other empires and major sects came, it would be useless!


    But would Zhou Huang and the Peoples Emperor come here?


    Joke, how could it be possible.


    They looked towards Jiang Li''s side and found a black-robed man with a hood standing next to Jiang Li and Yuan Wuxing, a mouse hiding and obviously not a good person.


    "The time has come, prepare for time tracing." The third and fourth princes opened their eyes and scanned the surroundings.


    Countless people looked up, their eyes focused on the third and fourth princes.


    I saw that the two princes changed their handprints quickly, even leaving behind layers of afterimages, which was amazing.


    As the two silently recited the spell, their voices were like mosquitoes, and a feeling of being separated from the two princes emerged in everyone''s hearts. This sense of distance was not reflected in space, but in time. The figures of the two princes gradually faded and disappeared completely, leaving the fourth-dimensional spacetime.


    Some cultivators wanted to take the opportunity to comprehend the way of time, but accidentally fell into the heart demon of time. If their companions had not discovered the problem in time and awakened them, they would have woken up more than a hundred years later, but for that cultivator, it was just a moment.


    The Great Zhou Royal Family practiced the way of time, and someone had to protect them.


    "Your hand seals are very skillful, and the speed of formation is already good for your cultivation level." Jiang Li commented on the two princes.


    "Hmph, Jiang Xiong doesn''t need to save face for me. These two boys are obviously showing off their skills. If they need so many procedures during a real battle, they would have been killed long ago." Zhou Huang Ji Zhi snorted coldly, dissatisfied with his two sons. "After the matter is over, I will make them prepare for real combat."


    Yuan Wuxing stood trembling next to the two big shots, afraid to interrupt.

 Chapter 13 – Wishful thinking

    At this moment, the third and fourth princes stood on the banks of the River of Time, surrounded by a large amount of water vapor condensed from time. Even with their cultivation, it was difficult for them to stand here.


    The two walked upstream together. The River of Time was vast and every drop of water represented a segment of time in a certain area. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack to find a specific drop of water in the River of Time, but fortunately they were in Qingcheng, where the terrain made it easier to find the water droplet they were looking for. They finally located a drop of water from ten days ago and saw Jiang Zuzhang and Zeng City Lord conspiring to send people to destroy the space-time node under the cover of night.


    They continued upstream and found the time droplet of Jiang Yixing''s blood sacrifice of children, but their magical powers were limited, and they could only see what happened three years ago. In these three years, Jiang Yixing had been sacrificing children every year, from the late Nascent Soul stage to the peak of Nascent Soul. The piles of bones beside the sacrificial altar were evidence of this.


    It was clear that Jiang Yixing was practicing demonic cultivation, and after the incident, Jiang Zuzhang and Zeng City Lord worked together to cover up the evidence.


    From the moment they entered the River of Time, time outside was frozen for them, so when they disappeared in front of everyone, they reappeared immediately without any time gap.


    "I have investigated this matter. Jiang Yixing did not practice demonic cultivation, and Zeng City Lord did not destroy the evidence. Are you satisfied with this conclusion?" The third prince stood in the air, looking down at Jiang Li and Yuan Wuxing, while the fourth prince stood silently beside him.


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    When the third prince said this, Jiang Zuzhang and others knew that the matter was settled and began to plan how to retaliate against Jiang Li and Yuan Wuxing. These two almost led them to their deaths, so they must be tortured before being killed to ease their hatred!


    Jiang Li pointed to the black-robed man whose body was trembling slightly in a relaxed tone, "Whether we are satisfied or not is not important, but I''m afraid this brother doesn''t agree with the conclusion you gave."


    Yuan Wuxing saw signs of anger in the black-robed man and quickly hid behind Jiang Li.


    "Two embarrassing guys, get down here!" With the black-robed man as the center, a grand and overbearing aura swept in all directions. Although there were many Divine Transformation cultivators present, they could not tell the depth of the owner of this aura.


    A familiar voice sounded in the ears of the two princes, like thunder on a clear day, which scared them and almost caused them to lose control of their spiritual energy.


    Fortunately, the two reacted quickly and quickly knelt down in front of the black-robed man.


    "Your child pays respects to Father Emperor."


    Ji Zhi sneered and lifted his hood, "So you still see me as your Father Emperor."


    Everyone knelt down and shouted long live. Yuan Wuxing hesitated for a moment, but also knelt down.


    Jiang Zuzhang and others trembled in fear as they knelt on the ground. Why was the Emperor here? Why was he standing on Jiang Li''s side? Why was his tone so harsh?


    All signs indicated that things were developing in a direction that was unfavorable to them.Except for Zhou Huang Ji Zhi, who was still standing, only Jiang Li was left in the audience. Everyone was puzzled, but no one dared to speak. The third prince felt guilty and wanted to take the initiative to divert Zhou Huang''s attention.


    "How dare you not kneel when you see the emperor!"


    "Shut up! Isn''t it embarrassing enough?" Zhou Huang Ji Zhi roared, and the third prince was frightened and immediately stopped talking. He then turned to the others and said, "Kneel down."


    "I ask you, what did you see in the river of time?" Zhou Huang Ji Zhi asked.


    The third prince hesitated and did not speak. The fourth prince was a little less scared and replied, "Father, there are too many people here. Can I report back later?"


    "There''s nothing that can''t be said in front of everyone. Don''t talk in riddles every day. I don''t remember teaching you that!"


    The fourth prince hesitated for a moment and said, "My brother and I saw Jiang Yixing practicing demonic cultivation by sacrificing children''s blood. Jiang Clan Leader and Zeng City Lord were in cahoots and covered up the evidence."


    "Why lie? Do you not know that once Jiang Yixing is released, these two will face endless retaliation? By then, not even their bones may be left behind?" Zhou Huang Ji Zhi pointed to Yuan Wuxing kneeling on the ground and Jiang Li watching the show, assuming that Jiang Li was only in the Nascent Soul stage.


    "I am worried that this matter will involve Jiang People Emperor, which is not good for the country or for Jiang People Emperor. For the sake of the overall situation, I chose to keep it secret."


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    "What a consideration for the overall situation. Do you not know that the fourth son''s perspective on the overall situation has surpassed mine?" Zhou Huang Ji Zhi sneered, "Tell me, what kind of overall situation made you do something that harms the country?"


    The fourth prince told everything he knew and speculated.


    "People Emperor practicing demonic cultivation, and you came up with this? You are imagining Jiang People Emperor''s character and behavior, which is completely different from the facts."


    The fourth prince was also fed up and said things he wouldn''t normally say, "Why are you so sure that Jiang People Emperor did not practice demonic cultivation?"


    By falsifying time, the third prince knew that he was no longer in the running for the throne from today on, so he also said, "Jiang Yixing is People Emperor''s cousin. Without People Emperor''s permission, would he dare to practice demonic cultivation?"


    "Why am I so sure? Because Jiang People Emperor personally arrested Jiang Yixing and handed him over for trial!" Zhou Huang Ji Zhi was angry at the two stupid sons'' remarks.


    It was obvious that if they had consulted him, the truth would have been revealed. But the two stupid sons insisted on making decisions in an unfamiliar field.


    "Jiang People Emperor believes that Da Zhou is a country ruled by law, and any illegal acts will receive a fair trial. But what have you all done? Deceiving and concealing, forming cliques, and doing everything possible to cover up Jiang Yixing''s affairs. Do you know that Jiang People Emperor has been watching our Da Zhou''s monkey show for ten days straight!"


    Zhou Huang Ji Zhi''s last words were almost shouted out, and the fairy beast Xiezhi, formed from the national fortune, was faintly visible, silently roaring. The third and fourth princes had never seen their father so angry.


    Wait, Jiang People Emperor arrested Jiang Yixing?


    Everyone suddenly realized that there was a lot of information hidden in Zhou Huang''s words."Brother Ji, calm down. These past few days have been worth reflecting on, and I didn''t take it lightly. If the person applying for time regression wasn''t me, but an ordinary person, would they still receive such treatment? Brother Ji, the road to governing a country by law still has a long way to go." Jiang Li sighed.


    He revealed his true face, and cries of surprise erupted.


    The people feared Emperor Zhou Ji, but respected Emperor Jiang Li.


    The people of Qingcheng were too familiar with this face; they could see a bronze statue of it as soon as they entered the city.


    The third prince was stunned, and all the arguments he had against his father disappeared.


    With Yuan Wuxing''s ability, it was impossible for him to discover Jiang Yixing. Jiang Li caught Jiang Yixing and handed him over to the government, which itself proved that Jiang Li had no prior knowledge of the matter and had never practiced demonic cultivation.


    It turned out that keeping Jiang Renhuang''s secret was just his own wishful thinking.

 Chapter 14 – The Jiang family has merits, but the merits are not enough to offset the faults

    "So you are Jiang Li ancestor, this unworthy descendant pays respect to Jiang Li ancestor." The Jiang clan leader was shocked by Jiang Li''s appearance, and recalling the previous discussion on "faith power" at Yuan Wuxing''s house, he blushed and felt embarrassed, but quickly reacted and threw away his shame, bowing in respect.


    Jiang Li smiled but remained silent.


    "The ancestor often reminisces about the childhood spent with you, saying it was the happiest moment of his life. He also said that you have a kind heart and would give money to help poor families."


    "The ancestor said that he was young and reckless and caused trouble for you. Now, every time he thinks about it, he feels extremely ashamed. He really wants to apologize to you in person, but the ancestor''s talent is limited, and he is afraid that he won''t live to see you again. You are for the world and do not enter the family''s door. It is too difficult to see you even once!"


    "Under the influence of the devil, the ancestor accidentally fell into the demonic path and used opportunistic ways to extend his life!"


    The Jiang clan leader was in tears, speaking with sincerity and emotion. The onlookers were also infected by his tone, feeling that Jiang Yixing''s cultivation of the demonic path was understandable and forgivable. It is difficult to balance public and private interests. Jiang People''s Emperor took the responsibility for the people and paid less attention to the family, which is unavoidable.


    Unfortunately, Jiang Yixing did not have the opportunity to say "I''m sorry" even once.


    Yuan Wuxing''s expression was strange, feeling that this scene was familiar.


    "We are not only descendants of Jiang Yixing ancestor but also your descendants. With our elders as the Peoples Emperor, we, as the younger generation, dare not tarnish your name. Except for the ancestor''s fall into the demonic path, we have never done anything harmful or unreasonable. Our Jiang family also works hard to make friends and seek financial sources, using our connections and wealth to build Qingcheng into a great city. This is something that everyone in Qingcheng can see!"


    The people of Qingcheng secretly nodded their heads. They had heard from their elders that Qingcheng''s current size was inseparable from the Jiang family''s efforts.


    In the past, although Qingcheng was called a city, it was barely on the edge of the city, and most people did not recognize it. After all, how could a city not even have a Golden Core cultivator?


    At that time, people from other places often argued with the people of Qingcheng and called them "rural people" who lacked education.


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    But now, Qingcheng is a prominent city in the entire Tianqing Prefecture. The people of Qingcheng walk outside with their heads held high, and everyone who sees them will say, "The people of Qingcheng are amazing."


    "We regard ourselves as part of the Peoples Emperor''s Hall and always demand ourselves according to the standards of the Peoples Emperor''s Hall, only hoping to make the Peoples Emperor''s Hall and you recognize us. Our Jiang family has not brought shame to the Peoples Emperor''s Hall!""Jiang Li ancestor, on behalf of the Jiang family, may we join the Peoples Emperor''s Hall?"


    Jiang patriarch looked up at Jiang Li with eager eyes, and the people around him secretly wished they could say, "Yes," in place of Jiang Li.


    Jiang Li nodded lightly and said, "Dream on."


    "The Peoples Emperor''s Hall displays the seventy-two predecessors of the Peoples Emperor. None of them have placed their family''s influence in the hall, let alone let a family join the hall. What right do I, Jiang Li, have to let the Jiang family enter the hall?"


    "You are the strongest Peoples Emperor. If you set a precedent, no one will say anything," the Jiang patriarch hurriedly said.


    The people around nodded secretly. Indeed, as the strongest in the Nine Provinces, Jiang Li was not arrogant and domineering. On the contrary, he was too submissive. Even if he was a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, there were many who were more arrogant than him. They violated laws and customs, such as snatching brides during weddings, and looting at the end of auctions, claiming it was a privilege of the strong.


    If Jiang Li wanted to bring the Jiang family into the Peoples Emperor''s Hall, people would probably just smile and not oppose it.


    Someone in the crowd shouted, "Peoples Emperor Jiang, let the Jiang family join the hall!"


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    The parents who lost their children opposed it, but their voices were too small at this moment.


    The parents angrily asked the people around them, "How can a family that devours children for cultivation and practices demonic arts be qualified to enter the Peoples Emperor''s Hall?"


    The person being questioned sneered and replied, "Not to mention that the Jiang ancestor, Jiang Yixing, was loyal and righteous, and just temporarily blinded. Let''s talk about what the Jiang family has done in the past three hundred years. Qingcheng has expanded, the people live in peace, and there is a strong cultural atmosphere. There are many spiritual geniuses, and countless cultivators have benefited. Isn''t this merit enough to make up for the sins of practicing demonic arts? Don''t you have a sense of collectivism?"


    The parents were speechless and didn''t know how to counterattack.


    Such conversations happened in many places, and Jiang Li heard all of them without exception.


    Jiang Li drifted to a height of ten feet off the ground and shouted so that everyone could hear him.


    He smiled and said, "I heard everything you said. It''s good, very good. Especially the sentence, ''Isn''t this merit enough to make up for the sins of practicing demonic arts?'' Regardless of the content, it''s still reasonable."The man who spoke earlier grinned and puffed out his chest, being praised by the Peoples Emperor was a lifetime honor, and it was also because of him that the Jiang family was able to enter the People''s Emperor''s palace. But Jiang Li''s words soon wiped the smile off his face.


    "I never thought I''d hear such words in my lifetime. Brother Ji, I''ve heard that I suggested that Da Zhou could increase its intelligence tax to fill the treasury."


    Da Zhou''s Emperor Ji Zhi nodded in agreement, "Jiang''s words make sense. This matter should be put on the agenda for discussion among the three officials."


    The man blushed and defended himself, "Reward and punishment are clear, and merits and demerits offset each other. What''s wrong with that?"


    Whether merits and demerits offset each other or not was a controversial topic, and the man didn''t believe that Jiang Li could answer it.


    However, while others might have found it difficult to answer, it was an easy task for Jiang Li.


    The killing intent swept through the audience like a violent storm, making people shiver. With a thought, Jiang Li used an invisible force to pull the man''s collar and drag him in front of him.


    Jiang Li held the man''s neck and laughed coldly, "I''ve repelled the invasion of the domain''s demons three times and saved the Nine Provinces three times. In other words, you wouldn''t be alive today without my help. Therefore, it''s normal for me to slaughter you! No one will have any complaints!"


    "Let... let me go..." The man struggled to free himself.


    "Why? I''ve saved you three times. Why can''t you let me kill you with peace of mind? Why don''t you have any collective consciousness? Killing you would make me happy. Why don''t you have any spirit of sacrifice?" Jiang Li remained unmoved, his eyes showing no mercy, only arrogance and cruelty!


    "Let... let me go..." The man regretted deeply.


    He believed the legend that before he ascended to the throne, Jiang, the People''s Emperor, had really fought against the domain''s demons, causing the people of a city to die tragically with no remains left behind!

 Chapter 15 – Talk with Jiang Yixing

    Ji Zhi sighed in his heart, knowing full well where the rumors of the massacre of an entire city came from.


    At the time, after the extraplanar demons were defeated, they used the Demon Disintegration technique to create one hundred thousand clones that covered the entire city. Anyone contaminated by it, regardless of their cultivation level, would fall prey to their inner demons and lose their sanity, attacking anyone they saw and spreading the contamination. Even Unity stage cultivators were not immune.


    If these contaminated people were not killed immediately, the entire Nine Provinces would be contaminated.


    However, the karmic force involved was too great, and the reputation would not be good if it was spread, so the candidates for the People''s Emperor were reluctant to act. Only Jiang Li acted without hesitation, killing anyone he saw without hesitation, and finally even killing the infected Unity stage cultivator to stop the spread of contamination.


    At that time, Jiang Li said he had not yet found a solution, and it would only increase panic if it was spread, so he said it was a mistake in battle with the extraplanar demons.


    After that, no one dared to call themselves a candidate for the People''s Emperor in front of Jiang Li.


    Jiang Li threw the man aside and said to the prostrate Jiang clan leader, "Jiang clan leader, I know you are trying to incite the masses, thinking that I value people''s wishes and want to use their thoughts to force me to allow the Jiang family to join the People''s Emperor''s Palace."


    "The position of the People''s Emperor''s Palace is superior, with many privileges. The Jiang Yixing''s cultivation of the demonic path case naturally falls under the jurisdiction of the People''s Emperor''s Palace. You have repeatedly emphasized the innocence and repentance of Jiang Yixing, recalling your childhood, just to make me raise my hand high and let the Jiang family off the hook."


    "Jiang clan leader, do you really think I care about people''s thoughts?"


    Jiang Li no longer cared about the Jiang clan leader''s reaction and the thoughts of the people. He turned his head and said to Ji Zhi, "Ji brother, how to handle Jiang Yixing''s case is up to you. You don''t need to consider my opinion."


    "Unfortunately, I was hoping you would plead with me to let the Jiang family off the hook so I could have the opportunity to fight you!"


    The two laughed heartily after speaking.


    Yuan Wuxing had an epiphany and, without fear, his Dan was shattered and his Nascent Soul appeared, reaching the Upper Grade.


    ...


    With Zhou Huang and the People''s Emperor presiding, the case progressed quickly. Zhou Huang even used the Image Capturing Ball to trace back time and capture each of the suspects.


    Except for a few who were unaware, the Jiang family was imprisoned and executed after autumn.


    As for those who had been city lords in Qingcheng, only two were unaware of the Jiang family''s actions. The other former city lords were imprisoned and executed after autumn.


    Jiang Yixing was imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison and punished with the destruction of his divine form.


    The two princes were even more guilty of shielding and were imprisoned for a hundred years without the possibility of parole or commutation due to their special status. Zhou Huang took the opportunity to investigate corruption and shielding, causing a stir in the Great Zhou officialdom.The Heavenly Prison was gloomy and damp, with the Ten-Faced Absolute Spirit Array immersed in the foundation stone, causing the spiritual energy to be thin and the spiritual senses to be dull. It prevented the imprisoned cultivators from making breakthroughs in their cultivation. If one were to spend their whole life here, they might not even be able to reach the Qi Condensation stage, let alone the Foundation Establishment or Core Formation stages.


    There were only two types of people imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison. One type was those with high cultivation. They would first have their eight extraordinary meridians and seven apertures sealed with silver needles, rendering them unable to cultivate. The other type was those who were extremely wicked and evil, despite having low cultivation. They possessed a fierce temperament and would cause trouble if imprisoned elsewhere.


    The two types of people in the Heavenly Prison didn''t get along with each other. The former looked down on all living beings and despised those who caused trouble with their fierce temperament. The latter feared nothing and no one, regardless of their previous cultivation level, as they were all just mortals here.


    Thus, the clamor and cursing in the Heavenly Prison never ceased.


    However, today was different. The two types of people were no longer arguing with each other. Instead, they sat quietly and obediently, not daring to cause any trouble.


    "Jiang Renhuang is truly awe-inspiring. He can silence these prisoners with just his presence." Jiang Yixing smiled and looked at Jiang Li. His old age made him cough even when he laughed.


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    To an unknowing observer, the two people sitting across from each other could be mistaken for grandfather and grandson, rather than first cousins who were only a year apart in age.


    Jiang Yixing had killed hundreds of infants and practiced demonic cultivation. Either one of these was enough to land him in the Heavenly Prison, let alone both.


    "You should be grateful that this is the Great Zhou Dynasty. If it were any other dynasty, I would have killed you in the Jiang family, regardless of the laws!" Jiang Li''s face was filled with anger.


    Jiang Yixing sneered, "The Mahayana stage is truly extraordinary. Unlike me, who has no spiritual roots or infinite Dao body, and was born with the worst Five Elements Wasted Body. Otherwise, I wouldn''t have been bullied by you. Even I can''t count the number of life and death crises I''ve faced to reach the Mahayana stage."


    "I don''t bully the weak like you do. You slaughtered infants, truly inhumane!"


    Jiang Yixing coldly snorted and stopped speaking. He had only said those words out of anger.


    "I only have one question. Why did you come back after five hundred years? If you didn''t come back, no one would have found me!" Jiang Yixing''s face showed resentment, and the wrinkles on his face trembled. If Jiang Li hadn''t returned, he could have secretly controlled the entire Qingcheng, acting like a big shot. When the opportunity arose, he could break through to the Divine Transformation stage and live for a thousand years. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Why do you have to come back when you''re the People''s Emperor, and I''m the uncrowned king of Qingcheng? We could have coexisted peacefully. Why did you have to come back?""I came to see you because I had a feeling. I can''t explain it clearly." Jiang Li originally wanted to explain to Jiang Yixing what a system is, but he found it difficult to explain it clearly, so he decided not to say anything and just attribute it all to his intuition.


    "The heavens have their own rules. Maybe even the heavens can''t stand my behavior and sent you to punish me." Jiang Yixing rambled on, not surprised by this answer.


    Jiang Yixing had anticipated this answer, but Jiang Li didn''t say anything, so he couldn''t be sure if it was what he had expected. He felt like there was a stone blocking his chest.


    Now that Jiang Li revealed the answer, the stone was lifted and he went from being listless to clear-headed, as if he had prepared to die.


    "I''m done asking questions. It''s your turn to ask."


    "You know I have questions?" Jiang Li was surprised.


    "No one comes to the Three Treasures Hall for no reason. If you were just here to see me off, I would be grateful."


    Jiang Li didn''t beat around the bush and asked directly, "Where did you get the method of blood sacrifice for infants, and where did you learn that faith can dissipate the resentment of the infant?"


    Jiang Yixing looked up at the damp ceiling of the cell, silent, as if lost in thought and struggling to find the right words.


    "About three hundred and eighty years ago, a man in black came to me and raised me from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core with a flick of his finger. At that time, my life was about to end, and I was stuck in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, waiting to die. The man in black allowed me to live for another hundred years. Naturally, I was grateful to him."


    "He also told me about the method of blood sacrifice for infants. I was eager to live again after death, and I was very interested in the method of blood sacrifice, but I was afraid that the resentment of the infant would expose my practice of demonic cultivation."


    "The man in black saw my hesitation and told me that faith could dissipate resentment. Then he disappeared, and I never saw him again."


    Jiang Li thought to himself that if he relied on faith, the impact on himself would be huge if Jiang Yixing''s situation were to explode. Was this a conspiracy against him or just spreading demonic cultivation? But three hundred and eighty years ago, he was only a candidate for the Peoples Emperor. Did the man in black leave a hidden hand for all the candidates for the Peoples Emperor?


    Jiang Li pondered and then disappeared without a trace, not knowing where he had drifted off to.


    Jiang Yixing looked at the blue sky and flying birds outside the small iron window, tears streaming down his face.


    Even if he had accepted it, he was still afraid of death...

 Chapter 16 – Theres a beautiful woman about to fight

    Jiang Li floated above Qingcheng, his hands crossed behind his head, pondering the words of Jiang Yixing.


    "If only Old Ji could trace back to three hundred and eighty years ago, but unfortunately, even if he exhausted his lifespan, he couldn''t trace back that far."


    Thinking of this, Jiang Li smirked. Old Ji was good in all aspects. As an emperor, he was diligent and loved his people, upheld justice and respected the law. As a friend, he was loyal and righteous. But as a cultivator, he was unwilling to practice, wasting his double-pupil talent.


    It was known that the double-pupil was a symbol of Emperor Shun, the founding emperor, and it was most suitable for practicing the path of time.


    Legend has it that Emperor Shun was originally a fish in the river of time. Somehow, he jumped out of the river of time, transformed into a human form, and came to Jiuzhou, establishing the Great Zhou Dynasty.


    Therefore, the descendants of the Great Zhou naturally had an affinity for the path of time.


    Jiang Li had also studied the path of time and found that it was purely based on comprehension, which he couldn''t grasp.


    "So, comrade Old Ji, you need to practice hard," Jiang Li muttered to himself.


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    He took out a long yellow paper, on which were drawn some ancient characters with cinnabar. This was a long-distance communication talisman written by the Dao Sect. As long as it was in Jiuzhou, it could be contacted regardless of distance.


    What Jiang Li regretted was that the production of this long-distance communication talisman was difficult. It required a Dao Sect elder to spend several months of hard work to write it. Therefore, even the Dao Sect itself didn''t have enough, let alone selling it to others. It was because of his good relationship with the People''s Emperor Palace that Jiang Li had a few of them. He kept one for himself and gave the rest to the leader of the People''s Emperor Palace.


    "Calling the leader of the People''s Emperor Palace, Zhang Konghu."


    The long-distance communication talisman flickered slightly, connecting with the other end. Soon, a burly figure occupied most of Jiang Li''s vision.


    "Brother Jiang, I was just thinking of contacting you. Something big has happened!"


    Zhang Konghu''s face was close to Jiang Li, who instinctively slapped it away. The figure quickly reformed into Zhang Konghu''s appearance.


    Zhang Konghu was a somewhat dark-skinned strong man. His two thick arms were like pillars supporting the sky, strong and powerful, like a transformed black bear, wild boar, or elephant. As a member of the witch clan, he had some insights into body refining. It was said that the "Jiang Li People''s Emperor Strength" written by the Four Seas Dragon King had his secret help.


    However, this strong man now looked quite miserable. His two purple and green eye circles were particularly eye-catching. His face, arms, calves, and so on, wherever exposed, were bruised. It seemed that he might have broken a few bones.


    Jiang Li was taken aback. He knew how astonishing Zhang Konghu''s physique was. This was a tough guy who could contend with the Tribulation Crossing stage with his physical body alone. There were only a few in Jiuzhou who could hurt him like this.


    He tentatively asked, "Did you quarrel with your wife again?"


    "No."


    "Was there a demon invasion?"


    "No."


    "Did you invite the old Buddha of Sumeru to eat pork stewed with vermicelli?"


    "No."


    "Then..."


    "Brother Jiang, stop guessing. You''ve only won the fourth prize in the lottery. You don''t need me to say what your luck is like."


    "Oh, then you say."


    "There are beauties about to fight!"


    "Huh?" Jiang Li was confused. How was this a big deal?


    "A few years ago, Emperor Mengjiang took a concubine and hid her in the golden house, not allowing outsiders to see her. He himself also ignored state affairs and stayed in the golden house. You know about this, Brother Jiang."


    Jiang Li had indeed heard about it. Emperor Mengjiang was obsessed with beauty and ignored state affairs, causing chaos in the court of the Mengjiang Dynasty and the people were living in dire straits. But this was also a common occurrence. After all, some emperors were obsessed with cultivation and closed up for decades, which was even more excessive than Emperor Mengjiang. This situation was not within the jurisdiction of the People''s Emperor Palace.


    If the People''s Emperor Palace intervened whenever an emperor was lazy or negligent, they would be overstepping their bounds. They might as well unify Jiuzhou directly.


    Therefore, Jiang Li only had a slight impression of this matter and did not delve into it.


    "It is said that Emperor Mengjiang did not have sexual relations with that concubine, but simply watched her."


    "Emperor Wei of the Great Wei Dynasty and Emperor Mengjiang have a great relationship. After Emperor Wei came out of seclusion, he went to the golden house to find Emperor Mengjiang to see how beautiful the newly accepted concubine was, which made Emperor Mengjiang so obsessed. Emperor Mengjiang also allowed it. But unexpectedly, trouble arose from this."


    "Emperor Wei loves beauties, which is known to everyone. But I never expected that Emperor Wei would actually ask Emperor Mengjiang to give the concubine to him, allowing Emperor Mengjiang to choose any spiritual stones, cultivation methods, or territories."


    "Emperor Mengjiang naturally refused. The two had a big quarrel and even started fighting, collapsing half of Emperor Mengjiang''s palace!"


    "That''s not all. Emperor Wei insisted on wanting this concubine. Emperor Mengjiang said it was absolutely impossible. Emperor Wei said they would meet on the battlefield. Emperor Mengjiang agreed. In the end, they both said they would meet on the battlefield to fight to the death!"


    "..."


    So this was what you meant by beauties about to fight?


    You summarized the cause and result quite well.


    Jiang Li was considering whether to pay for a private tutor for Zhang Konghu.


    However, the fact that two dynasties were about to go to war was indeed a big deal, especially when the two emperors were leading the charge themselves. It was extraordinary and would definitely lead hundreds of thousands of troops or even more.


    And these hundreds of thousands of troops were not like the ancient armies of hundreds of thousands of ordinary people in Jiang Li''s previous life. They were composed of hundreds of thousands of Qi Refining cultivators, tens of thousands of Foundation Establishment cultivators, and thousands of Golden Elixir cultivators. As for those above the Elemental Infant stage, there probably wouldn''t be too few.


    According to Jiang Li''s estimate, the true energy of a Qi Refining sixth layer cultivator was comparable to a bullet, and the burst of a Golden Elixir stage cultivator could be compared to a Tomahawk missile. In other words, once this army of hundreds of thousands started fighting, it would be like World War II in his previous life. The scope of the battlefield was purely up to the performance on the spot. It was very likely to reach the territories of other dynasties and sects, and under the chain reaction, it might turn into a Jiuzhou melee.


    Not to mention that this army of hundreds of thousands could form a large army formation. Even the old monsters of the Tribulation Crossing stage would have to avoid its sharpness. The only one who dared to guarantee that he could defeat the army of hundreds of thousands alone was probably Jiang Li.Jiang Li had already made up his mind. If he could persuade them to make peace, he would. If not, he would have to enforce peace through his own strength.


    He hoped that Emperor Wei and Emperor Meng Jiang would understand.


    With this thought, Jiang Li felt slightly relieved. If it were any other Peoples Emperor, they would indeed be troubled for a while, as they wouldn''t have the confidence to defeat the armies of two empires.


    However, as the strongest Peoples Emperor and currently the only Mahayana cultivator in Jiuzhou, preventing a war between two empires was not a difficult task for Jiang Li. The real question was how much force he would need to use.


    "So, what''s the story with your injury? Who did this to you?"


    "That''s the real issue, Brother Jiang. As you know, one of our duties as the Peoples Emperor is to maintain the overall stability of Jiuzhou. After learning about the duel between Emperor Wei and Emperor Meng Jiang, I immediately rushed to Meng Jiang''s side to mediate. But who would have thought that the moment I saw his consort, my soul was completely captivated. She was incredibly beautiful, as stunning as a Heavenly Immortal. No, even a fairy couldn''t compare to her beauty!"


    "At that moment, I even thought about taking the consort for myself, and I almost lost control of my body." S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "In my desperation, I had no other choice but to give myself a good beating to snap out of it through the pain."

 Chapter 17 – Golden house hides beauty

    "I was so tempted to snatch that concubine away, I could barely control myself."


    "In my desperation, I had no other choice but to give myself a good beating to snap out of it through the pain."


    Jiang Li''s smile faded, his expression gradually becoming serious.


    When he heard about Emperor Wei and Emperor Meng Jiang fighting over a concubine, Jiang Li didn''t think much of it. In his view, these two were emperors simply because they were the tallest among dwarfs. The royal family had no one else capable of shouldering the responsibility. Compared to Emperor Zhou, they were far from competent. It wouldn''t be surprising if they jeopardized their kingdoms over a beautiful woman.


    But Zhang Konghu was different. As the commander of the Peoples Emperor''s Palace, regardless of his cultivation level, his character was definitely top-notch. If a concubine could make even a rough man like Zhang Konghu lose control, there must be something wrong.


    "I''m aware of the situation. How many days are left until the agreed date of the war between the two countries?"


    Zhang Konghu showed a bitter smile: "Originally, they agreed to settle the dispute on the banks of the Earth Mother River a month later, but their quarrel has escalated, and now they have agreed to start the war in twenty-five days."


    After saying this, Zhang Konghu slightly turned his head, as if he heard something: "Oh, now they have changed it to twenty days later to decide life and death."


    Jiang Li exclaimed, not only had the time been shortened, but it had also changed from deciding victory to deciding life and death.


    Originally, he wanted Zhang Konghu to contact the previous candidates for the Peoples Emperor and ask them to investigate whether their relatives and friends had encountered the man in black. But now, it seemed that he should leave the matter of the man in black to the other commanders and go to the Meng Jiang Dynasty to check the situation himself.


    As for the system''s task, it could be postponed for now.


    "I''ll go there right away."


    Jiang Li left this sentence and immediately cut off contact with Zhang Konghu. On his way to the Meng Jiang Dynasty, he contacted another commander and asked him to notify the former candidates for the Peoples Emperor.


    ...


    At this time, the palace of the Meng Jiang Dynasty was like a ruin, a testament to the battle between Emperor Meng Jiang and Emperor Wei. If it weren''t for Zhang Konghu''s timely rescue, the casualties would have been unimaginable.


    In the ruins, only a golden house stood out, unscathed. Clearly, Emperor Meng Jiang and Emperor Wei had deliberately avoided the golden house during their fight. Zhang Konghu had driven away the guards of the two emperors, leaving only himself near the golden house.


    Hearing the increasingly fierce quarrel inside the golden house, Zhang Konghu felt that before Jiang Li arrived, these two could advance the date of the war by another ten days.


    A war that concerned the lives of millions of people should not be treated as child''s play!


    He gritted his teeth, determined to dissuade the two emperors. He slapped himself twice and then bravely entered the golden house.


    "Listen to me, stop arguing. You are both rulers of a country, you can''t let a beautiful woman jeopardize your kingdoms... I''ll take the beauty!"


    ...


    With Jiang Li''s full speed, he crossed more than half of the Jiuzhou in just half a day, rushing from the eastern Great Zhou Dynasty to the western Meng Jiang Dynasty.


    Such speed was astonishing!


    Before Jiang Li even arrived at the capital of the Meng Jiang Dynasty, he could hear the rumbling sound, like muffled thunder. Looking from afar, three figures were fighting fiercely in the sky above the capital.


    It was Zhang Konghu fighting against Emperor Meng Jiang and Emperor Wei!


    Emperor Meng Jiang and Emperor Wei were not talented in the path of cultivation. Their real cultivation level was probably only at the Elemental Infant stage. But with the support of their kingdoms, the two of them were able to hold their own against Zhang Konghu, even showing signs of surpassing him from time to time. If it weren''t for Zhang Konghu''s rich combat experience, he would have been defeated long ago.


    This was still because Emperor Wei was too far from Da Wei, and the effect of the kingdom''s support had not reached its best!


    Zhang Konghu was fighting vigorously, his witch bloodline stimulated to the extreme. The tattoos of the twelve ancestral witches on his back were faintly glowing, and the ancient and heavy aura was overwhelming. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The stars in the sky were twinkling, countless starlights were pouring on Emperor Meng Jiang, making each of his punches like a meteor falling, causing Zhang Konghu to feel pain.


    Emperor Wei held the jade seal of the country, and the eight characters "Mandated by Heaven, Long and Prosperous Life" were imprinted in the air, like the will of heaven, blocking the sun and controlling the weather.


    "Only the strong deserve the beauty!" Zhang Konghu roared.


    "Get lost, you brute!" Emperor Wei shouted.


    "This is the Meng Jiang Dynasty, you both have to listen to me!" Emperor Meng Jiang was not to be outdone.


    "Calm down, all of you."


    Jiang Li instantly appeared above the three of them, slapping these three irrational guys into the ground with one palm.


    The tattoos of the twelve ancestral witches dimmed, the stars disappeared into the star sea, and the eight characters "Mandated by Heaven, Long and Prosperous Life" were wiped clean.


    It took these three a good while to crawl out of the human-shaped pits.


    "Brother Jiang, you hit a bit hard, almost shattered my bones." Zhang Konghu laughed, Jiang Li''s slap had woken him up.


    Jiang Li scolded without mercy: "Fortunately, you still have some sense left, knowing that the fight should not involve others, so you took it to the sky. If you dared to fight in the capital, I would have slapped you straight to the underworld!"


    Zhang Konghu didn''t dare to say anything, he could only laugh foolishly.


    Anything he said now would be wrong.


    He, Zhang Konghu, prided himself as the number one person under the Tribulation Crossing stage. Even against a Tribulation Crossing stage powerhouse, he had the courage to have a fight. But facing Jiang Li, he didn''t dare to say let''s have a contest.


    One slap had dimmed the tattoos of the twelve ancestral witches he was most proud of. Another slap could make him literally confused.


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor."


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor."


    Seeing Jiang Li, Emperor Meng Jiang and Emperor Wei seemed to forget about the slap just now, and they both saluted. Jiang Li also politely returned the salute."May I meet that extraordinary woman?"


    "Of course, Jiang Peoples Emperor." Dream Jiang Emperor naturally wouldn''t dare to refuse Jiang Li''s request.


    The palace was in ruins, it was hard to find a place to step on, let alone a corridor.


    The four of them levitated ten meters above the ground, flying towards the golden house. Seeing the tragic state of his palace, Dream Jiang Emperor couldn''t help but sigh, "I was led astray by beauty!"


    "If I could have such a beauty, I wouldn''t mind destroying and rebuilding the palace ten times over." Wei Emperor shook his head, not caring at all.


    "Tyrant!"


    "Foolish ruler!"


    The two monarchs started to quarrel again, showing signs of a fight. Jiang Li coughed lightly, and they finally calmed down.


    The golden house was the most luxurious Jiang Li had ever seen. The exterior was built with bricks of merit, the interior was paved with top-grade spirit stones, dozens of spiritual treasures decorated the walls, golden springs gushed, and green lotuses took root.


    Jiang Li suspected that Dream Jiang Emperor had emptied the national treasury and used it all in this golden house.


    Beauty could indeed drive people mad, this was the perfect example.


    The beautiful woman in red was quietly lying on the golden bed, sleeping. Her petite body slightly curled up, her cherry lips slightly opened and closed again, like a sleeping kitten, extremely adorable.


    The woman''s features were exquisite, a beauty that seemed not of this world. Her snow-white neck was slender and graceful, her body curves were captivating, and her pair of jade feet were delicate and exquisite, making one couldn''t help but want to hold and play with them.


    Upon seeing this woman, even Jiang Li''s usually calm heart was slightly shaken.


    He had seen this woman before! To be precise, he had seen her portrait!


    That portrait, drawn with ordinary paper and ink, was listed as a forbidden item because it depicted this woman!


    A woman who should have been dead!


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 Chapter 18 – The world of mortals Pure Land

    "The beauty often sleeps. I brought her to the golden house three years ago, and she has been sleeping for three years. She rarely wakes up during this period, even if there is a lot of noise outside, she will not be disturbed." Dream Jiang Emperor explained, otherwise, the three of them would not dare to make such a big noise, like crossing the thunder tribulation.


    "You are not allowed to look, the beauty is mine!" Dream Jiang Emperor couldn''t control himself again, and was lifted out of the golden house by Jiang Li. Only then did Dream Jiang Emperor come back to his senses.


    Wei Emperor and Zhang Konghu also hurriedly left the golden house, they almost lost their composure like Dream Jiang Emperor just now.


    "Where did you find this person?"


    "During the initial western hunt, I came to the depths of the jungle alone. I wanted to hunt a black bear, but I found such a heavenly beauty sleeping under an ancient tree. I felt that my mortal body was not worthy to touch the beauty, so I used the power of the void to bring the beauty back to the palace, built a golden house, and placed the beauty in it. Jiang Peoples Emperor, don''t you feel anything when you see the beauty?"


    "Feel? Very beautiful."


    "That''s it?" Wei Emperor asked.


    "She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."


    "That''s it?" Zhang Konghu asked.


    "That''s it."


    "Don''t you have the impulse to possess her and appreciate her?"


    "No."


    "Brother Jiang (Jiang Peoples Emperor) has a mind beyond ordinary people." What else could the three of them say? They could only say that.


    "This woman is of great importance. I am going to the world of mortals Pure Land. There are some things I need to confirm. I hope the two kings will guard their hearts and not be blinded by beauty. And Konghu, watch the door of the golden house for me. Don''t let anyone in before I come back."


    Jiang Li gave a few instructions, but he was still not at ease, so he crushed a jade piece and set up a large formation.


    Perhaps because he had put all his talents into fighting and cultivation, Jiang Li knew nothing about formations, alchemy, and artifact refining. Now he relied on the jade pieces given to him by the head of the Taoist sect to set up formations.


    He had tried to learn these things himself, but after many attempts, he had given up hope of mastering the hundred arts of cultivation.


    Now Jiang Li was just hoping that he could ascend to the immortal world. It was said that after becoming a Heavenly Immortal, one could master all laws with one law. By then, he would probably be able to learn one or two of the hundred arts of cultivation.


    I hope the system can really let me ascend.


    ......


    In the western region of Jiuzhou, there are two major sects that attract the most attention. One is the compassionate Buddhist sect, and the other is the world of mortals Pure Land, which only has women.


    The Buddhist sect is known for its good deeds and cultivation of blessings for the next life, while the world of mortals Pure Land is almost hidden from the world, with few people going out. People only hear its name but have never seen its people, so there are many legends about the world of mortals Pure Land, but their authenticity is extremely low.


    It is said that the women in the world of mortals Pure Land think that clothes are dirty, so they do not cover their bodies. Jiang Li knows this is false.


    It is said that the disciples of the world of mortals Pure Land cannot be touched by men, otherwise they have to marry him. Jiang Li knows this is false.


    It is said that the world of mortals Pure Land is quiet and does not get angry. Jiang Li knows this is false.


    It is said that the founder of the world of mortals Pure Land is so beautiful that it shakes the Buddha. Jiang Li knows this is true. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Jiang Li stood outside the protective formation of the sect and said loudly, "Jiang Li is here to visit the world of mortals Pure Land uninvited, I hope you can forgive me!"


    "Since you are visiting uninvited, we will not receive you."


    A familiar voice came from inside the formation, the disgust in it was not concealed at all. It was the head of the world of mortals Pure Land, Daoist Qingyu.


    Jiang Li knew the reason. Daoist Qingyu was in love with a Buddhist disciple from Mount Sumeru, but that disciple was not upright and was killed by him. Although Daoist Qingyu later fell in love with another Buddhist disciple, she still did not forget the hatred of her former lover.


    Later, there was a dying immortal tree in the world of mortals Pure Land, so they offered a reward to the world, saying that whoever could save the immortal tree could choose a treasure from their treasury.


    After Jiang Li saved the immortal tree and went to claim the treasure, Daoist Qingyu did let Jiang Li choose from the treasury as promised, but her words were full of sarcasm. Jiang Li was so angry that he took the key to the treasury, causing the disciples of the world of mortals Pure Land to have to go down the mountain to find ways to make money, which led to many touching love stories.


    It was not until ten years later that Jiang Li returned the key.


    "Master, Jiang Li... Jiang Peoples Emperor is visiting, we can''t be unreasonable."


    Another familiar voice came from inside the formation, the voice was clear and pleasant to the ear.


    The protective formation of the sect opened, and Jiang Li saw two white-robed Daoist nuns standing under the mountain gate. Although they were both beautiful, one had a disgusted face, and the other had a smiling face.


    The latter was the saint of the world of mortals Pure Land, Goddess Jing Xin, whose cultivation and prestige in the sect had surpassed her master, Daoist Qingyu.


    She once secretly told Jiang Li that the only reason she didn''t want to be the head of the sect was that the title of Daoist Jing Xin didn''t sound good.


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor is still as free and easy as ever, Jing Xin admires." Goddess Jing Xin greeted Jiang Li with a smile, which was very different from her usual cold smile.


    Daoist Qingyu thought to herself, when did you see Jiang Li come to you when he had nothing to do? He must have something to do this time too."After many years, Goddess Jing Xin is still as gentle as ever, far superior to a certain unreasonable Daoist nun."


    Goddess Jing Xin covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, while the veins on the Daoist nun Qingyu''s forehead throbbed. She quickly comforted herself, reminding herself that she couldn''t beat him.


    "I have come here to seek advice on a matter," Jiang Li said seriously, no longer joking around.


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor, please come up the mountain to talk," Goddess Jing Xin invited Jiang Li into the World of Mortals Pure Land.


    After climbing the mountain, Jiang Li explained the situation of finding a beautiful woman in the Dream Jiang Dynasty. Goddess Jing Xin and Daoist nun Qingyu also realized the seriousness of the matter.


    "I suspect that it is your ancestral master, she has resurrected!" Jiang Li finally voiced his guess.


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    Jiang Li had never seen the ancestral master of the World of Mortals Pure Land, but he had seen her true face in the treasury. At that time, he was amazed by her beauty, which left a deep impression on him.


    In the Nine Provinces, there was only the concept of reincarnation, but there had never been a case of the dead coming back to life. Jiang Li''s words were indeed against common sense, but Goddess Jing Xin and Daoist nun Qingyu did not immediately refute him.


    They actually agreed with Jiang Li''s words to some extent!


    Their ancestral master could not be judged by common sense.


    In the distant past, when the Immortal Ascension Ladder was not yet severed, a fairy descended to the mortal world and stayed in the Nine Provinces, never returning to the Immortal Realm.


    That fairy was as beautiful as a saint, and every frown and smile of hers had a unique charm. Not to mention men, even women at the Tribulation Crossing stage could not resist her charm.


    According to the fairy, her beauty had moved many great figures in the Immortal Realm, who wanted to make her their forbidden fruit, even resorting to fighting. The fairy had no choice but to flee to the Nine Provinces.


    The situation in the Nine Provinces was not much better than in the Immortal Realm. Wherever this fairy went, she would cause disputes. However, unlike in the Immortal Realm, the fairy was an immortal being in the Nine Provinces, an invincible existence. Even if disputes arose because of her, they could be quickly suppressed.


    The Daoist Sect''s Living Fossil heard of such a woman and personally went to see her. After seeing her, he praised her as the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao''s "beauty". In the face of the Heavenly Dao, both immortals and mortals were like stray dogs. Who could resist the charm of the Heavenly Dao?


    At first, people thought that the Daoist Sect''s Living Fossil was describing the fairy''s beauty. But after witnessing the fairy''s charm that transcended age, gender, and species, they realized that the Daoist Sect''s Living Fossil was speaking literally.


    This woman was the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao''s "beauty".


    The fairy opened up the World of Mortals Pure Land in the west and called herself the Red Dust Fairy.

 Chapter 19 – Jiang Peoples Emperor, come and fight!

    After the Red Dust Fairy secluded herself in the world of mortals Pure Land, she was no longer seen by others. However, her appearance was recorded by artists, and her portraits also caused many people to vie for them.


    In the end, at the suggestion of the wise, all the portraits of the Red Dust Fairy were destroyed. Nowadays, probably only the treasury of the world of mortals Pure Land still has her portrait.


    Although Jiang Li was amazed by the beauty of the Red Dust Fairy, he did not lose his composure. This was not something that could be explained by his high cultivation level, but he himself did not understand the reason.


    "I am just an outsider, it is not appropriate for me to look at the remains of your founding ancestor. Please, both of you, go to the tomb to check if the body of your founding ancestor is still there."


    "From the moment you saved the fairy tree, Jiang Peoples Emperor, you became a benefactor of our world of mortals Pure Land. How can a benefactor be considered an outsider?"


    Jiang Li, unable to refuse Goddess Jing Xin, went to the place where the body of the founding ancestor was stored.


    The tomb of the Red Dust Fairy was extremely simple, without any decoration. The empty room only had a crystal as tall as a person in the center.


    The crystal was empty, with no body to be seen.


    "To prevent her body from being taken away, the founding ancestor left a seal on the outside of the crystal. Only she herself can unlock it. She must have left on her own after reviving!" Goddess Jing Xin quickly made a judgment, "Now we just don''t know the state of the founding ancestor, whether she has fully recovered her memory or is acting on instinct."


    "Indeed, the one in the golden house is your founding ancestor!" Although he had some guesses, Jiang Li was still slightly surprised to see the resurrection of the dead happening before his eyes.


    "Jing Xin, you and Jiang Peoples Emperor should quickly go to Dream Jiang Emperor to check the situation!" The Daoist nun Qing Yu immediately said. She knew this was also what Goddess Jing Xin wanted, but she couldn''t always let Goddess Jing Xin make the decision, otherwise where would she put her face as the head of the sect?


    ...


    The Dream Jiang Emperor''s dynasty was adjacent to the world of mortals Pure Land, otherwise, the Red Dust Fairy would not have been found by the Dream Jiang Emperor after she came down the mountain.


    The two quickly saw the woman in red sleeping in the golden house.


    "It really is the founding ancestor of Red Dust!"


    Upon seeing her, Goddess Jing Xin immediately felt a sense of intimacy connected by blood with the woman in red. Otherwise, even if she was a woman, it would be hard to resist the charm of the Red Dust Fairy.


    The world of mortals Pure Land has many beautiful women, and they are long-lasting because there are two sources of their disciples.


    One is that the teachers go down the mountain to travel and take the women they like as disciples.


    The other is that there is a fairy peach tree in the world of mortals Pure Land. Eating the fairy peach can make a woman pregnant, and the newborn baby naturally counts as a disciple of the world of mortals Pure Land.


    The Red Dust Fairy had taken the fairy peach.


    And Goddess Jing Xin naturally belonged to the latter.


    "The beauty of the founding ancestor is indeed incomparable to us mortals."


    Although Goddess Jing Xin was confident in her own beauty, she was not so arrogant as to compare herself with the unique Red Dust Fairy throughout the ages.


    At most, she could be considered a beauty that only appears once in five thousand years.


    "But why does the founding ancestor keep sleeping, when will she wake up?"


    "Perhaps Dream Jiang Emperor knows the answer."


    ...


    "This is the situation. This woman is the founding ancestor of the world of mortals Pure Land. We don''t know whether she is a resurrected dead or a living being. Now she is always sleeping, probably because she hasn''t adapted to the transition from death to life. Do you know how to wake her up?"


    Although there are no examples of the dead coming back to life in Jiuzhou, there are records of such situations in the notes left by the immortals. There are only two situations that can be resurrected, one is that the soul escapes from the underworld and returns to the yang, and the other is that the original soul disappears but the body gives birth to a new consciousness.


    However, the latter is not considered a true resurrection, but a new life.


    Dream Jiang Emperor and the other two had poor comprehension abilities. It took a while for them to react after Jiang Li finished explaining.


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor, you really know how to joke. Since I brought her to the golden house, even touching her feels like a desecration. How dare I wake her up? Sometimes the fairy wakes up after a few months, sometimes she wakes up after a few days. I can''t figure out the pattern."


    Jiang Li nodded. Dream Jiang Emperor''s answer was not unexpected. So he said to Dream Jiang Emperor, "The Red Dust Fairy is of great importance. Keeping her here will only cause trouble. Moreover, she is the founding ancestor of the world of mortals Pure Land. Goddess Jing Xin and I have discussed it, and it makes sense to send her back to the world of mortals Pure Land. What do you think?"


    Upon hearing this, Dream Jiang Emperor immediately objected, "Of course not. The Red Dust Fairy has been sleeping here for three years and has long been accustomed to this place. You can''t take her away!"


    Although he knew that the Red Dust Fairy was of noble status and had an astonishing background, he was not willing to let such a beauty be taken away by others.


    You must know that once she leaves, he may never see her again.


    "I know your rules. When in doubt, the biggest fist wins. The strong are respected, the weak eat dirt. Come on, I''ll have a few moves with you, Dream Jiang Emperor." Jiang Li didn''t expect these two kings to have much awareness. Isn''t it just a fight? It''s the simplest thing.


    "Then I''m sorry!" Dream Jiang Emperor said in a deep voice, full of confidence.


    "Count me in!" Wei Emperor also took a step forward, standing side by side with Dream Jiang Emperor with great momentum. He was also unwilling to let Jiang Li take away the Red Dust Fairy.


    What about the founding ancestor of the world of mortals Pure Land? It''s just one of the six major sects. Their two great eternal dynasties have also produced immortals, and their foundation is not inferior to the world of mortals Pure Land. Are they two kings not worthy of the Red Dust Fairy?


    They don''t accept it!


    What about the Peoples Emperor? We are all emperors, is your status higher than ours, and you can take her away if you say so?


    What about the Peoples Emperor''s Hall, which is respected by all in Jiuzhou? We two great dynasties will not respect it this time!Seeing the situation, Zhang Konghu quickly distanced himself to avoid getting involved. Unlike these two inflated fools, he had witnessed Jiang Li''s power. The extraterrestrial demons that once required great sacrifices to defeat were slaughtered like melons by Jiang Li.


    The power of the Mahayana stage was unfathomable!


    Dream Jiang Emperor, dressed in a magnificent imperial robe, wearing a flat crown, and holding a Star River golden staff, pointed to the sky. The galaxy hidden under the sunlight reappeared in the sky. Each starlight contained the power of endless stars, converging on the Star River golden staff. The aura of Dream Jiang Emperor rose steadily, like an emperor holding a galaxy in his hand!


    Dream Jiang Emperor''s national fortune, the Star River is brilliant!


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    Dream Jiang Emperor released the suppression on the national fortune of the Great Wei Dynasty, allowing its national fortune to come here as well.


    Wei Emperor, unwilling to show weakness, wore an imperial robe with a tortoise and snake pattern, holding the jade seal of the country. The eight seal characters "Mandated by Heaven, Longevity and Prosperity" shone brightly, gradually distorting and finally forming a Basalt pattern. The heavy Beirengui water wrapped around Wei Emperor, making him seem like an ancient god who could cover the sky with one hand!


    The national fortune of the Great Wei Dynasty, the Water God Basalt!


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor, let''s fight!"


    The two monarchs shouted in unison, their minds clear, using all means to arm themselves, far stronger than when they fought with Zhang Konghu!


    Three breaths later.


    Dream Jiang Emperor, lying on the ground and gasping for breath, cried out, "Imperial physician... quickly summon the imperial physician to save me..."

 Chapter 20 – One Hundred Ways to Make Men Take the Initiative

    Although autumn had already arrived in the outside world, bringing with it a sense of desolation, the World of Mortals Pure Land was filled with the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers. The lush green grass was like a carpet, and the delicate peach blossoms fell in clusters, landing on the head of the Daoist nun Qing Yu.


    Qing Yu''s cold and beautiful face was somewhat gloomy, allowing the peach blossom petals to fall on her head.


    She gazed at the cave dwelling of Goddess Jing Xin in the distance, feeling a sense of abandonment.


    There were three people in the cave dwelling. One was the Red Dust Fairy lying on the bed, one was her own disciple, and the other should have been her, right? Why had it become Jiang Li?


    Qing Yu was disheartened. After all, she was not a descendant of the Red Dust Fairy. She was just brought back to the mountain by the previous head of the sect when she was sixteen. She had no resistance to the charm of the Red Dust Fairy.


    She originally didn''t believe in evil and met the sleeping face of the Red Dust Fairy with a hopeful heart.


    Soon, her hopeful heart turned into possessiveness, and then she was forcibly escorted out by Goddess Jing Xin and Jiang Li. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The methods were somewhat brutal.


    Damn it, why was Jiang Li fine, but she, the head of the sect, was treated like an outsider?


    Inside the cave dwelling, the Red Dust Fairy slowly woke up, either because of the change in environment or because it was time.


    She opened her eyes, her clear eyes looking at the two people in front of her.


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    The moment she opened her eyes, Jiang Li felt that the entire cave dwelling was glowing, making him dizzy.


    The Red Dust Fairy looked confused and asked softly, "Who are you? Where is the simple-minded man who only knows how to laugh?"


    "The thirty-sixth generation descendant, Jing Xin, pays her respects to the ancestor," Goddess Jing Xin bowed deeply to the Red Dust Fairy.


    "The seventy-second Peoples Emperor pays his respects to the Red Dust Fairy."


    "You are my descendants? Who am I? And what is the Peoples Emperor?" The Red Dust Fairy looked confused, not understanding the actions of Goddess Jing Xin and Jiang Li.


    Goddess Jing Xin asked, "Does the ancestor remember any old friends or past events?"


    The Red Dust Fairy looked confused, "I only remember waking up from a huge crystal. It seemed like something was binding me outside the crystal..."


    "After I broke free from the bindings, I went down the mountain and kept walking east. I passed through two small towns and came to a forest. The further I walked, the more tired I became. Finally, I found a big tree to sleep under..."


    "When I woke up, I found myself in a golden house. There was a man looking at me foolishly. He didn''t answer when I asked him questions, he just laughed foolishly. I found it boring, so I went back to sleep..."


    "This happened several times, and then you appeared in front of me."


    The Red Dust Fairy seemed unaccustomed to speaking so much at once, and paused several times in between.


    "Do you remember anything about the Immortal Realm? Or perhaps your descent to the mortal world?"


    The Red Dust Fairy shook her head gently.


    Goddess Jing Xin and Jiang Li exchanged a glance. The Red Dust Fairy had lost her memory after being resurrected, or rather, she didn''t retain her previous memories after her physical body was reborn.


    Jiang Li frowned slightly, feeling that there was something wrong with the Red Dust Fairy''s words.


    He used his spiritual power to construct a three-dimensional map of the World of Mortals Pure Land and showed it to the Red Dust Fairy, "This is where you woke up, and then you walked in this direction, right?"


    The Red Dust Fairy nodded.


    "Then you passed through these two small towns and finally came to the forest?"


    The Red Dust Fairy nodded.


    "Did you walk there during the day?"


    The Red Dust Fairy nodded.


    The two of them chatted with the Red Dust Fairy for a while, telling her about her past that they had learned from ancient books, and also about the current situation in the Nine Provinces. Seeing that she wanted to sleep again, they settled her down and left the cave dwelling.


    "Is there a problem?"


    "I''m not sure what the problem is, but there is definitely a problem," Jiang Li said with a frown.


    "Ever since I asked for the key to your treasury, you haven''t even been able to afford to buy spirit grains. You had to go down the mountain to find ways to earn spirit stones. Although I returned the key for your sake, you learned your lesson and asked the Dream Jiang Dynasty to send some mortals over to settle here, right?"


    In the Nine Provinces, everyone could cultivate. The term "mortal" in the Nine Provinces referred to cultivators who could only hover in the Qi Refining stage for their entire lives.


    Goddess Jing Xin blushed slightly when she heard the words "I returned the key for your sake", but she still nodded.


    "These mortals formed towns, planted spirit grains, and gave them to us every year."


    "The problem lies here. The Red Dust Fairy passed through two small towns during the day, and she walked there. Given her appearance, how could the people in the town not know? But you didn''t receive any similar news, which led to the fact that no one knew that your ancestor had been lost for three years!"


    Halfway through Jiang Li''s words, Goddess Jing Xin realized what he meant.


    That''s right, it was reasonable that no one saw the ancestor coming down the mountain because the tomb was in a remote location. But it was unreasonable that no one saw her passing through the bustling small towns in broad daylight.


    "That''s not right. There is a Golden Elixir stage sister in each small town. The quality of the spirit grains provided by those two towns every year is also excellent. How could they have a problem?"


    Jiang Li gave Goddess Jing Xin a glance, somewhat disdainful of her intelligence, "Instead of solving the problem when you find it, you first deny the problem."


    With that, he turned into a stream of light and flew towards the two small towns.


    Goddess Jing Xin stomped her foot in anger, took out a book from her storage ring, and threw it on the ground.


    What happened to the saying that men like girls who are a bit silly? This damn book is useless at all. It''s a shame that her master said with great certainty that this book is particularly useful and is a bestseller in the Nine Provinces.


    The title on the cover of the book left on the ground read: "One Hundred Ways to Make Men Take the Initiative" - Love Guru.


    Goddess Jing Xin also turned into a stream of light and followed Jiang Li.


    After Goddess Jing Xin left, Qing Yu saw the book still on the ground, sighed softly, and picked it up.


    After all, she was the one who wrote it.


    ...


    The two small towns were built along a small river, so the town upstream was called Upper River Town, and the town downstream was called Lower River Town. The names were simple and easy to understand.


    Unlike Qing City, Jiang Li still didn''t understand where the "Qing" in Qing City came from after five hundred years.


    The small towns were prosperous, presenting a scene of vitality. The mortals lived happily and were not troubled by their inability to cultivate to a higher level. They also didn''t feel inferior for serving a group of fairies their whole lives.The residents of Shanghe Town were all busy with their own affairs. Street vendors were shouting out, boasting about their handmade products in an exaggerated manner. The shop assistants were enthusiastically welcoming guests, while the kitchen was bustling with intense cooking, producing delicious dishes. A family of several members were gathered around a table for a meal, and some were preparing for the autumn harvest.


    Everything seemed so normal, no different from any other small town where mortals lived.


    However, in the eyes of Jiang Li and Goddess Jing Xin, it was extremely eerie. Goddess Jing Xin even felt a chill down her spine, causing her to shudder.


    They couldn''t sense any vitality here!


    Whether it was the street vendors, the shop assistants, or the cooks, they were all dead!


    The entire Shanghe Town was a city of the dead!


    There wasn''t a single living person!

 Chapter 21 – Two dead cities

    Goddess Jing Xin extended her divine consciousness, enveloping the two towns.


    Not only was Shanghe Town a ghost town, but so was Xiahe Town!


    The so-called life here was nothing more than a group of corpses moving around!


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    No wonder the Red Dust Ancestor, who could shake the hearts of the gods, didn''t cause a ripple when she came here. How could the dead possibly have feelings for a beauty!


    She was horrified, having never seen such a scene before.


    There were eight small towns near the World of Mortals Pure Land, and Goddess Jing Xin was worried about whether the other six towns were in the same situation.


    The other six towns were far away from here, and her divine consciousness couldn''t reach them.


    Fortunately, Jiang Li quickly provided an answer.


    "The other six towns are all normal," Jiang Li thought for a moment and added, "They are all living people."


    Goddess Jing Xin thought to herself that he might as well not have explained.


    Goddess Jing Xin''s divine consciousness could cover two towns because she could only cover two towns.


    Jiang Li''s divine consciousness could cover eight towns because there were only eight towns.


    Even if the six towns were all normal, Goddess Jing Xin didn''t feel relieved.


    "How long has it been since you last came here? Even a Divine Transformation stage wouldn''t let this happen."


    The technique to keep corpses moving as they did in life was extremely advanced, and only someone at the Divine Transformation stage could detect it.


    Goddess Jing Xin explained with a low spirit, "The Divine Transformation stage has already practiced Inedia. In the eyes of the elders in the sect, the Spirit Valley is a minor matter. They don''t worry about problems with the Spirit Valley, so they only send disciples who have no hope of advancing, who are only at the Golden Elixir stage, to station here. They let a person at the Elemental Infant stage manage the eight towns, and there won''t be any problems."


    "But now there is a big problem!" Jiang Li said seriously.


    The two came to a small tavern below, and the waiter warmly welcomed them.


    "Oh, you two look unfamiliar. Are you from outside? This is rare. Is this lady a fairy from the World of Mortals Pure Land?"


    Seeing Goddess Jing Xin''s stunning beauty, the waiter asked uncertainly. Goddess Jing Xin didn''t speak, just nodded.


    "Little second, I want to ask you something."


    Jiang Li took out a low-grade spirit stone and placed it on the table.


    "Sir, this is not acceptable, not acceptable. You two are distinguished guests from the World of Mortals Pure Land. How can I take your money?" The waiter was startled and quickly refused.


    After some persuasion, the waiter finally accepted the spirit stone.


    Here, transactions were made with copper coins, and a low-grade spirit stone was a very rare item.


    Goddess Jing Xin raised her eyebrows slightly. The waiter''s movements were natural and smooth, without any stiffness. Just by looking with the naked eye, there was no difference from a living person.


    She examined the waiter carefully with her divine consciousness and found that there was a Gu insect in his Dantian and Sea of Consciousness. The two Gu insects were male and female, one controlling movement and the other controlling thought. It was a very technical method of controlling corpses.


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    And as far as she knew, the disciple stationed here was a member of the Gu tribe!


    She buried her discovery in her heart and quietly watched Jiang Li converse with the waiter.


    "Have there been any particularly beautiful fairies passing by here in recent years?"


    The waiter said without hesitation, "You''re right, two years ago, no, three years ago, a fairy as beautiful as a painting passed by here. Everyone stopped eating and ran out to see her. But the fairy didn''t even glance at us, she walked straight past barefoot. Some people wanted to follow her, but they were stopped by Fairy Yuan."


    "Fairy Yuan is..."


    "She is Fairy Yuan Ling who is stationed here."


    "So you''re saying Fairy Yuan Ling also saw the beauty like a painting. What was her reaction? Did she look infatuated? Did she go up and kidnap the person?"


    The waiter was startled and quickly whispered, "Sir, you mustn''t talk nonsense. How could Fairy Yuan Ling lose her composure? She was as calm as usual, just faintly praising how beautiful she was."


    Goddess Jing Xin frowned slightly. Yuan Ling was a Gu person, so naturally, she wouldn''t be a descendant of the Red Dust Ancestor. Why wasn''t she affected?


    Strange, very strange.


    Jiang Li seemed to have noticed no problem, chatting with the waiter about things like this year''s harvest, where Yuan Ling was now, how many spirit stones the World of Mortals Pure Land used to buy Spirit Valley, and whether there were any deductions.


    The waiter thought these two were sent by the World of Mortals Pure Land to investigate and answered truthfully.


    Finally, Jiang Li asked with a smile, "Do you know that you''re already dead?"


    The waiter was confused, "Sir, what are you talking about?"


    "Haha, just a joke, just a joke." Jiang Li laughed, leaving the confused waiter to continue his work.


    "Did Yuan Ling do this?"


    "Don''t jump to conclusions so soon. You heard it too, Yuan Ling is not affected by the Red Dust Fairy. This matter is not as simple as you think."


    "Yuan Ling should only be at the Golden Elixir stage, and judging from the cultivation level of the Gu insects, these people wouldn''t act like living people, not even knowing they''re dead. This is not something a Golden Elixir stage could do."


    "Moreover, it''s not necessarily only the Gu tribe who would use Gu."


    Jiang Li had been wandering the world for many years and had seen all kinds of strange things, naturally thinking more than Goddess Jing Xin, who had only symbolically wandered for a few years before returning to the sect.


    Unfortunately, the Gu tribe was declining and chose to hide from the world, so Jiang Li didn''t know much about the Gu tribe either.


    "Yuan Ling is not here, I don''t know where she went.""Let''s go to Xiahe Town. I sense a female Golden Elixir cultivator there. She should be one of yours." Jiang Li scanned Xiahe Town again with his divine sense, failing to find any Golden Elixir aura in Shanghe Town.


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    Du Xiner was sitting in a low-cost spirit gathering array, striving to cultivate. However, she didn''t understand why her spiritual power hadn''t increased at all in recent years. She felt like her body was a leaking bucket, with as much spiritual energy going out as coming in.


    "Maybe I''m really not cut out for cultivation. Coming here is probably the right choice for me." Du Xiner laughed at herself. She believed that choosing to come to Xiahe Town was the right decision. "Someone like me would only be a burden if I stayed in the sect. It''s better to leave."


    "Who said you''re a burden?" A clear voice rang in Du Xiner''s ear. Only then did she notice that Goddess Jing Xin was standing in front of her, accompanied by a rather handsome man.


    For some reason, there seemed to be tears welling up in the Goddess''s eyes.


    How could Goddess Jing Xin not feel heartbroken? She didn''t have a deep impression of Yuan Ling, but she remembered Du Xiner vividly.


    Her Golden Elixir junior sister thought of her as a lofty goddess and dared not approach her. Among the Golden Elixir cultivators, only Du Xiner dared to frequently ask her about cultivation knowledge.


    And now, after a few years, they were separated by life and death.


    In Goddess Jing Xin''s eyes, Du Xiner was also a moving corpse!


    "I''ve let you down, I''ve failed in my duty..."


    Goddess Jing Xin knelt on the ground, hugging Du Xiner and sobbing.


    Unaware of the situation, Du Xiner could only maintain her sitting posture, gently patting Goddess Jing Xin''s back.

 Chapter 22 – Yuan Lings confession

    "Alright, alright, look at me, I''m fine. Don''t cry." Although she didn''t know what had happened, Du Xiner still comforted Goddess Jing Xin in a soft voice.


    However, Du Xiner''s words were like a knife stabbing into Goddess Jing Xin''s heart, causing her immense pain. She forced herself to perk up and introduced, "This is the current Peoples Emperor, Jiang Li."


    Du Xiner covered her mouth in surprise, "So this is the person my senior sister often talks about..."


    She seemed to recall something, winking and grinning mischievously at Goddess Jing Xin, who forced a smile in return.


    "Peoples Emperor, I heard that you are unparalleled in martial arts, the number one in Jiuzhou, capable of anything, comparable to immortals. Is that true?" Du Xiner asked curiously.


    "I once thought I was capable of anything, but now I realize that I can neither ascend to immortality nor reverse life and death. I''m just a mortal."


    The atmosphere became somewhat awkward. Jiang Li helped Goddess Jing Xin up and asked, "The World of Mortals Pure Land is planning to send Golden Elixir cultivators down to the small towns for a few years of experience. Do you have any suggestions or opinions on this?"


    Du Xiner''s eyes lit up. This meant she could return to her sect. However, her excitement quickly faded. Now that she could no longer progress, returning to the sect would be a waste of resources. It would be better to stay here.


    "I... I''m fine here."


    "Alright, you are dedicated to your duty and ask for nothing more. After descending the mountain, you will continue to cultivate diligently. I will tell Daoist Qingyu the truth."


    "Eh, why is that?" Du Xiner was upset and glared at Jiang Li, "And why is the Peoples Emperor in charge of our sect''s affairs?"


    If the sect leader knew about her attitude, she would definitely be praised and replaced by a more talented senior sister. Wouldn''t that be a waste of their time?


    "Your sect''s management is not up to par, I''m just giving Daoist Qingyu some advice." Seeing that Du Xiner still had something to say, Jiang Li subtly changed the subject, "Enough about that, we didn''t see Yuan Ling in Shanghe Town. Where did she go?"


    "Um¡ªI''m not sure. Recently, Senior Sister Yuan Ling often leaves Shanghe Town for several months at a time. But she will be back for the autumn harvest, which is in a few days."


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    Since they couldn''t find Yuan Ling, the two decided to stay in Xiahe Town and keep Du Xiner company.


    ...


    Jiang Li took out a communication talisman and called Zhang Konghu, "Konghu, go to the southern border and find the Gu people. Investigate what cultivation level is needed to create a corpse Gu that can make the dead move freely and unaware of their own death."


    Upon hearing this, Zhang Konghu immediately set off for the southern border, ignoring the pleas of Dream Jiang Emperor and Wei Emperor to finish his meal first.


    ...


    A few days passed quickly. Du Xiner felt incredibly happy. She had Goddess Jing Xin and Jiang Peoples Emperor to keep her company, teach her cultivation, explain cultivation knowledge, and share rumors and anecdotes about Jiuzhou.


    She also told Jiang Peoples Emperor about her stagnation in cultivation. He just patted her head and told her it was normal, that cultivation couldn''t be rushed, and it would get better over time. He had also experienced this before.


    But Du Xiner didn''t see the gloom in Jiang Li''s eyes.


    How could a corpse cultivation possibly improve one''s cultivation?


    "Sister Xiner, we need to check on the other towns, it''s time for us to leave."


    Goddess Jing Xin sensed that Yuan Ling had finally returned. A rare fierceness flashed in her eyes, but it was so fleeting that Du Xiner didn''t notice.


    Goddess Jing Xin and Jiang Li flew to Shanghe Town in perfect sync, pinning a drunken Yuan Ling to the ground.


    "Who are you! How dare you touch me in our World of Mortals Pure Land... Oh, it''s Sister Jing Xin."


    At first, Yuan Ling was quite fierce due to her drunkenness, but she immediately sobered up when she realized it was Goddess Jing Xin.


    Goddess Jing Xin didn''t say a word, she dragged Yuan Ling to an empty room and threw her into a corner. The whole process was extremely rough, completely disregarding her usual dignified and generous image.


    Yuan Ling, a member of the Gu tribe, still liked to adorn herself with silver earrings and headpieces after leaving her clan. Her clothes were quite revealing, easily attracting men''s interest.


    She was in pain from Goddess Jing Xin''s rough handling, her silver ornaments were disheveled, and her revealing clothes were even more torn, but she didn''t dare to utter a word.


    Yuan Ling had never seen Goddess Jing Xin so angry.


    Jiang Li silently followed behind her, allowing Goddess Jing Xin to vent her anger. This incident had made Jiang Li angry, but Goddess Jing Xin was even angrier.


    Two entire towns in the World of Mortals Pure Land had turned into dead zones. She considered this her dereliction of duty!


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    "Speak, where have you been? Why haven''t you returned for months!"


    "There''s nothing here, just a bunch of mortals who know how to farm. I went to the Dream Jiang Dynasty for a while." Yuan Ling answered honestly, then quickly added, "But I always come back for the autumn harvest. Look, I''ve always handed in the spirit grains on time and according to plan, never late."


    Goddess Jing Xin felt as if there was a fire in her chest that she wanted to vent but couldn''t.


    Yes, it was precisely because there had never been a problem with the spirit grains that no one had come to check.


    It would have been better if there had been a problem with the spirit grains, then they could have discovered the problem with these two towns!


    "Why is there not a single living person in Shanghe Town and Xiahe Town!" Goddess Jing Xin gritted her teeth and asked this question. Her tone was not so much a question as a scolding.


    Yuan Ling was taken aback upon hearing this, and immediately broke out in a cold sweat. She initially thought that Goddess Jing Xin was angry because she had left her post without permission, and assumed that the matter involving the use of corpses had been forgotten.


    "Sis... Sister, what are you talking about..."


    "Answer me!" Goddess Jing Xin''s stern question made Yuan Ling''s heart skip a beat.


    With a stiff upper lip, she stuttered out an explanation, "I... I didn''t want to either, but I needed spirit stones to enjoy myself in the Dream Jiang Dynasty. So, I took a few spirit stones that were meant for purchasing spirit grains, just a little... Those stubborn villagers complained that I gave them too few spirit stones and refused to work. I was so angry at the time that I killed the few who were leading the protest..."


    "Then, someone threatened to report to the sect. I panicked and... and killed them all. To prevent the sect from finding out, I used corpse bugs to control their dantian, allowing them to continue growing spirit grains. Sister, look, if they grow spirit grains, we won''t have to give them spirit stones in the future. Isn''t that great?"


    What Yuan Ling didn''t mention was that after using the corpses to nurture the corpse bugs, the sect would still give her spirit stones to purchase spirit grains. Of course, she wouldn''t give the spirit grains to a bunch of dead people, but instead spent them all on her pleasures in the Dream Jiang Dynasty.


    "What about Xiahe Town! Du Xin''er is your junior sister, how could you do this to her!"


    With a sob in her voice, Yuan Ling said, "I had no choice, Xiahe Town is too close to here. I was afraid that junior sister Du Xin''er would discover something, so I killed her too, and incidentally killed all the people in Xiahe Town."


    Yuan Ling cried, "Sister, you are magnanimous, please forgive me this time. I didn''t do it on purpose!"


    Goddess Jing Xin said indifferently, "Do you know that you are already dead."


    In the eyes of Goddess Jing Xin and Jiang Li, Yuan Ling was also a corpse controlled by corpse bugs, but she was completely unaware of it!

 Chapter 23 – Terrifying Mind Control Gu

    Seeing that Yuan Ling was unaware of her own death, it was even less likely that she could clarify who had killed her.


    Jiang Li sorted out the general sequence of events.


    First, Yuan Ling had killed all the people in two small towns, controlled them with corpse bugs, and let them continue their normal production. However, with her level of skill, she could probably only use the Dantian corpse bug to control the bodies'' actions, but not their thought processes.


    Then, someone killed Yuan Ling, controlled her with a corpse bug, and used the Sea of Consciousness bug on everyone else. This way, the people of the two small towns were no different from living people, and even an Elemental Infant stage cultivator wouldn''t be able to detect any problems.


    What Jiang Li couldn''t understand was the purpose.


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    What was the purpose of this behind-the-scenes manipulator?


    Goddess Jing Xin, with a smile on her face, asked Jiang Li to leave the room. She wanted to be alone with Yuan Ling. Jiang Li, whose scalp was tingling from her smile, walked far away.


    However, Jiang Li''s intuition was extraordinary, and he could still faintly hear the cries coming from the room.


    The cries became quieter and quieter until they disappeared. Goddess Jing Xin used a spell to clean the blood off her body and walked out of the room with a smile. She then heard Jiang Li''s message.


    "There seems to be a problem with Du Xiner. I''ll go check it out."


    Goddess Jing Xin quickly arrived at Xiahe Town and found Jiang Li and Du Xiner in a kitchen, with something still steaming on the stove.


    "What happened?"


    Jiang Li was holding a handful of rice, lost in thought. Du Xiner was standing in place, her eyes vacant.


    "Just now, I was keeping an eye on this place with my divine sense and noticed that Du Xiner was pouring these things into the already hulled spirit rice."


    This was a violation of common sense. The eight small towns wouldn''t directly give the spirit grain to the World of Mortals Pure Land. Instead, they would hull the spirit grain into spirit rice, give the spirit rice to the World of Mortals Pure Land, and keep the rice bran to bury in the soil to increase the spiritual energy content of the soil.


    This process didn''t require Du Xiner to do anything. She just needed to supervise. However, not only did Du Xiner not supervise, but she also moved a rice jar from the cellar and was about to pour the rice from the jar into the pile of freshly hulled spirit rice.


    Jiang Li pointed to the side, and Goddess Jing Xin followed his gaze to see a jar of spirit rice, which seemed normal.


    "I advise you not to use your divine sense to inspect this jar of spirit rice. You won''t be able to bear what you find."


    If Jiang Li hadn''t said this, Goddess Jing Xin wouldn''t have done so. But since Jiang Li had warned her, she was determined to use her divine sense to scan it.


    Hmm, it can resist divine sense?


    Goddess Jing Xin increased the intensity of her divine sense and saw through the skin of the spirit rice to the hidden contents.


    "Ugh¡ª¡ª"


    Goddess Jing Xin turned pale and started to retch.


    She had already practiced Inedia and had no impurities in her body, so she couldn''t vomit anything.


    This wasn''t a jar of spirit rice at all. It was a jar of bugs disguised as spirit rice!


    "Sister Xiner, what are you trying to do?"


    Du Xiner came back to her senses and said in confusion, "Isn''t it a rule of the sect to pour this jar of spirit rice into the pile of spirit rice?"


    "Who said that? When did the World of Mortals Pure Land have such a rule?"


    Du Xiner tried hard to remember, but she could only remember the rule, not who had told her.


    Jiang Li used his fingernail to crack open a grain of spirit rice, revealing a tiny white bug inside, and showed it to Du Xiner.


    "Do you recognize what this is?"


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    Jiang Li didn''t say anything more and let Du Xiner leave.


    "Someone has tampered with her cognition, making her believe that this is just a jar of ordinary spirit rice. It''s the work of the corpse bug."


    Jiang Li lifted the lid of the steamer on the stove, revealing a bowl of fragrant spirit rice.


    He picked up a grain of rice, cracked it open to reveal a white bug, which was still alive and seemed even more vigorous than before!


    "Someone has added bugs to the spirit rice, intending for the people of the World of Mortals Pure Land to eat them. I just don''t know what the purpose of these bugs is."


    Goddess Jing Xin turned pale.


    The distant communication talisman flickered, and Jiang Li answered it.


    "Brother Jiang, I found the Gu people!" A man who looked like a black bear, Zhang Konghu, appeared in front of Jiang Li. He said in a deep voice, "They said that to cultivate a corpse bug that can make a corpse act normally, one must at least be at the Unity stage."


    "But they''re not sure, they''re just guessing based on records. After all, there are no experts in the Gu tribe now, the most powerful one is only at the Elemental Infant stage."


    As he said this, Zhang Konghu sighed. He knew that the Gu tribe was hidden from the world, but he didn''t expect them to be so down and out. After all, the Gu tribe had produced great figures who had ascended to the Immortal Realm.


    "I also asked who could practice Gu techniques, and they said that one must read the ancient books enshrined in the ancestral hall. The ancient books of Gu techniques are strictly guarded, and outsiders cannot practice them."


    "But I tried, and I could easily steal the ancient books without anyone noticing. Of course, I''ve already returned them."


    "Oh, right, they also said that the Mind Control Bug, which is forbidden to be cultivated in the Gu tribe, is missing. They can''t leave the mountain because they''re hidden from the world, so they hope that our Peoples Emperor Palace can issue a notice for everyone to be careful."


    "Mind Control Bug?"


    "Yes, the Gu tribe says this bug is extremely terrifying. As long as someone ingests it, even if they later become a Unity or Divine Transformation cultivator, the owner of the bug can control their mind, and they themselves will be completely unaware! Therefore, the Gu tribe has ancestral teachings that forbid the cultivation of Mind Control Bugs!"


    "See if this is the Mind Control Bug!" Jiang Li opened his palm to show the white bug.


    "Yes, yes, yes, it''s this one. It cocoons like spirit rice, is as small as a hair tip, is silent when it meets water, and is active when it meets fire. Brother Jiang, where did you find it?"


    With a clatter, Goddess Jing Xin''s legs gave out, knocking over pots and bowls, and she collapsed to the ground.How many years had the Gu worms been added to the spiritual rice? How many junior sisters had eaten it? Had any Inedia practicing senior uncles tasted it occasionally? How many people in the world of mortals Pure Land had Heart Control Gu in their bodies?


    Goddess Jing Xin didn''t dare to think about these questions in detail!


    "Did the Gu clan mention how to break the Heart Control Gu?"


    "Just like other Gu worms, either the Gu worm''s master actively unlocks it, or the Gu worm inside the body is killed. Therefore, the Heart Control Gu is ineffective during the Tribulation Crossing period. The thunder tribulation during the Tribulation Crossing will destroy the Gu worm."


    "I''ll explain it to you later, I''m hanging up now!"


    Jiang Li ended the communication talisman, his expression extremely serious: "The Heart Control Gu has not been activated, things have not reached the final step! Your junior sisters are still waiting for you to save them! With me here, there''s always room for a turnaround!"


    Jiang Li''s deep and serious tone carried an undeniable confidence, which gradually brought Goddess Jing Xin back to her normal state.


    Yes, things hadn''t reached the final step. The puppet master had been manipulating things in secret for decades, and the Heart Control Gu had not been activated until now, indicating that the timing was not yet ripe for the puppet master.


    Mistakes can be made up for, there''s still a chance for everything!


    "Jiang Li, thank you!" Goddess Jing Xin''s eyes were firm, she slowly got up and flew towards the world of mortals Pure Land.


    Jiang Li followed closely behind.


    Just as the two were about to return to the world of mortals Pure Land, they were stopped by a light curtain formed by the Sect Protection Great Array. Behind the light curtain, a person was sneering at the two latecomers.


    The instigator, the elder who was expelled from the world of mortals Pure Land, Daoist Xuan Ai!

 Chapter 24 – The Changes of the World of Mortals Pure Land

    Xuan Ai Daoist had been feeling inexplicably anxious lately, especially after hearing that Jiang Peoples Emperor had visited the world of mortals Pure Land, which made her even more nervous, fearing that Jiang Peoples Emperor would discover her secret.


    "No, no, the disciples in the sect have little contact with the Peoples Emperor. Only the Saintess and the Sect Leader will receive him, and neither of them are infected with the Gu worm."


    "What if the Peoples Emperor scans the disciples with his divine sense? No, no, Jiang Peoples Emperor is upright, scanning the disciples would be equivalent to seeing them naked, this is not something the Peoples Emperor would do."


    "But what if? Jiang Peoples Emperor always does unexpected things, who can guarantee that he won''t suddenly have lustful thoughts?"


    Xuan Ai Daoist hid in a secret place in the world of mortals Pure Land, shivering with fear, her teeth chattering, constantly comforting herself, and constantly scaring herself.


    She was really scared. If the Saintess and the Sect Leader discovered her plan, she was confident that she could deal with it or even escape. But facing the current Peoples Emperor, she wouldn''t even dare to run. It would be better to commit suicide directly and end up reincarnating in the underworld, which would be better than being soul-dispersed in the hands of Jiang Peoples Emperor.


    "Why is there such a terrifying person in the world?"


    As a person of Jiuzhou, who hasn''t heard of the legend of Jiang Li? He was a ruthless person who could kill Elemental Infants at the Golden Elixir stage and kill Tribulation Crossers at the Unity stage. Although the previous Peoples Emperors were said to be powerful, none of them were as outrageous as him.


    Not to mention that he is now at the Mahayana stage, comparable to an Earth Immortal, and he could probably even kill a Heavenly Immortal.


    Such a person would be a hegemon in the Immortal Realm, let alone in Jiuzhou.


    Xuan Ai Daoist grew up in the imperial court and had seen many intrigues, but she had also seen that under absolute martial power, all schemes were in vain. Therefore, she firmly believed in the saying that the strong are respected and free.


    Later, she joined one of the six major sects, the world of mortals Pure Land. After hard work, she also became a very rare Unity stage cultivator and became an elder of the sect. This status would be respected wherever she went.


    But this was not enough. The elders did not have absolute say, she wanted to be the Sect Leader.


    But everyone else didn''t choose her.


    It was a joke, the others were not blind. If they let Xuan Ai Daoist be the Sect Leader, the first thing she would do was to recruit a large number of disciples to dominate the world and enjoy extreme pleasure, which was completely contrary to the purpose of the world of mortals Pure Land.


    The world of mortals Pure Land, the name itself reveals its purpose, a place of peaceful rest in the world of mortals.


    Xuan Ai Daoist only had the world of mortals in her heart, not the Pure Land, so she was naturally resisted by other elders.


    Seeing that she couldn''t become the Sect Leader, Xuan Ai Daoist chose to bully the disciples, those who followed her prospered and those who opposed her perished, enjoying the addiction of being a strong person.


    Soon she was reported by the disciples, and Qing Yu Daoist convened an elder meeting to decide to expel this elder from the sect.


    After leaving the sect, Xuan Ai Daoist wandered around and accidentally discovered the hidden place of the Gu tribe.


    For the Gu tribe who were only at the Elemental Infant stage, she, a Unity stage cultivator, could move freely like in an uninhabited territory, learning Gu techniques if she wanted to, and taking away any Gu worm she wanted.


    In the end, she successfully stole their techniques, made a plan, and returned to the world of mortals Pure Land.


    She was confident enough that the world of mortals Pure Land had no intrigues, had not seen the bloody violence of the rivers and lakes, and was a group of little lambs. With her means and Gu techniques, controlling the world of mortals Pure Land was not difficult.


    She wanted to put Gu in the spirit rice, she could only start from the source, putting Gu in the world of mortals Pure Land would inevitably be discovered by the elders.


    Her original plan was to kill the people of a small town and control them with corpse Gu, but she didn''t expect that before she arrived, Yuan Ling had killed the people of two small towns and controlled the corpses with inferior corpse Gu.


    Xuan Ai Daoist was excited, killed Yuan Ling, controlled these corpses with her own corpse Gu, let Yuan Ling and Du Xiner put Gu in every autumn harvest, while she hid in the secret place of the sect, observed the latest developments, and adjusted her plan at any time.


    She secretly put Gu, successfully controlled several Divine Transformation stage disciples.


    After fifty years of putting Gu, all the Elemental Infant stage disciples were controlled by her, even many of the Divine Transformation stage were controlled, and even two of the Divine Transformation stage broke through to the Unity stage.


    Her original plan was to wait another fifty years, until more controlled people became Unity stage, then she would take action.


    But a sudden change made her decide to act in advance.


    She heard that the ancestor of the world of mortals had resurrected.


    Xuan Ai Daoist had only heard of the legend of the ancestor of the world of mortals, and had never seen a portrait. She thought it was just the world of mortals Pure Land boasting and raising its own value, but out of curiosity, she wanted to see if the ancestor of the world of mortals was really as legendary as it was said to make gods and immortals bow down.


    Qing Yu Daoist couldn''t see the ancestor of the world of mortals herself, and was worried that the ancestor would wake up and no one would be there, so she sent a descendant of the ancestor to guard by her side, but she didn''t know that this descendant had been planted with a mind-controlling Gu.


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    Xuan Ai Daoist called this descendant over and asked her to draw the immortal face of the ancestor of the world of mortals.


    When she saw the painting, she was struck by lightning, and her breathing became heavy.


    There really were people in the world who were charming regardless of gender. Was this painting really something I, a mortal, was worthy of seeing? The strong are respected, the beautiful belong to me...


    Xuan Ai Daoist''s thoughts were scattered, thinking about some irrelevant things, and thousands of thoughts eventually turned into one:


    Possess her, possess her, possess her!


    Xuan Ai Daoist immediately chose to launch a coup and usurp the throne!


    She wanted to guard the ancestor''s side for all eternity!


    "Xuan Ai, how could you be here!" Qing Yu Daoist was shocked to see Xuan Ai Daoist appear in front of her, especially when she saw her leading a group of noisy disciples behind her, including two Unity stage cultivators, she couldn''t believe her own eyes.


    The other elders were also like facing a great enemy, they hadn''t reacted to what had happened.


    Although they were at the Unity stage, their minds were simple and couldn''t compare with Xuan Ai.Usurpation?


    Wasn''t that something only found in stories? How could it happen in the world of mortals Pure Land?


    "Aren''t you even going to call me junior sister? I''m so heartbroken, senior sister Qingyu." Xuan Ai, with a smile on her face, looked at Qingyu, confident of her victory.


    "I regret being too kind-hearted. I should have killed you with one palm strike back then!"


    Qingyu was extremely angry, but she was not afraid of Xuan Ai. She was confident that she could defeat her within thirty moves. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xuan Ai''s temperament was not in line with the cultivation method of the world of mortals Pure Land, making her the weakest among those at the Unity stage. All the elders present were confident they could defeat her.


    There were five elders and one sect leader, a total of six at the Unity stage. Including Qingyu, there were only three on the other side. The gap in combat power was enormous.


    "Senior sister Qingyu, you''re quite imposing. In terms of fighting, I naturally admit defeat. But all these disciples are under my mind control. Their lives and deaths are at my mercy. If you dare to touch me, I will make one of them commit suicide!"


    Xuan Ai said lightly, causing Qingyu, who was about to make a move, to stop abruptly. The five elders were also hesitant to act.


    Seeing their hesitation, Xuan Ai continued, "Don''t believe me? Let me show you."


    One of the disciples standing behind stepped forward and, without hesitation, pulled out his heart, dying instantly!


    "Xuan Ai!" Qingyu was furious to the extreme. Her eyes were bloodshot, and blood flowed from her eyes. Her anger surged to the sky, and thunder rolled above her head, like a heavenly might, indicating the premonition of entering the Tribulation Crossing stage!


    She regretted her past kindness. She regretted not noticing the mind control. She regretted not being as powerful as Jiang Li.


    She was filled with regret!

 Chapter 25 – Heart Sword

    "Master, save us!"


    Behind Daoist Xuan Ai, thousands of disciples cried out in unison, their voices filled with heart-wrenching sorrow, deeply moving.


    Daoist Qing Yu couldn''t tell if it was Daoist Xuan Ai who had momentarily released her control, or if she had manipulated the disciples to cry out like this.


    "What do you want, the position of the Master? You can have it, I can give you anything, just spare these disciples!" Daoist Qing Yu gritted her teeth and said, forced to bow her head to Daoist Xuan Ai under the pressing circumstances.


    Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, a result of her anger.


    Daoist Xuan Ai sent Daoist Qing Yu flying with a palm strike, disdainfully saying, "The position of the Master? I once desired it, but now, I just want to stay by the side of the Ancestor of the World of Mortals Pure Land."


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor might have already noticed the anomaly. I need to control the Sect Protection Formation to block Jiang Peoples Emperor and my niece, Goddess Jing Xin. So, hand over the core of the formation obediently."


    ¡­¡­


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor, Goddess Jing Xin, you''re too late." Daoist Xuan Ai stepped on Daoist Qing Yu, her face full of mockery.


    The Sect Protection Formation opened, enveloping the entire World of Mortals Pure Land like a bubble. It seemed fragile, but it was incredibly sturdy. The World of Mortals Pure Land, known for its mystery and beauty, had been established for tens of thousands of years. Many had tried to pry into its beauty and it had faced numerous crises, but all were stopped by the Sect Protection Formation. No one had ever been able to break it.


    Daoist Xuan Ai was not worried at all that Jiang Li could break the Sect Protection Formation. This was a formation brought by the Ancestor of the World of Mortals Pure Land from the Immortal Realm. Even if an ordinary immortal attacked with all their might, the formation would not even tremble.


    She didn''t believe that Jiang Li could break it! Jiang Li was just a Mahayana practitioner with a mortal body, not some supreme being from the Immortal Realm. How could he compare to the Immortal Realm''s formation!


    Although Goddess Jing Xin often made decisions overstepping her authority, seeing her master being humiliated like this, her eyes turned red and she attacked the Sect Protection Formation.


    The peerless green lotus spun and bloomed in the void, causing ripples in space. It seemed that space could not bear the weight of the green lotus. Goddess Jing Xin pointed forward, and the peerless green lotus fiercely collided with the formation, causing space to shatter.


    Seeing that the Sect Protection Formation was unharmed, dozens more green lotuses bloomed in the void, all colliding with the formation.


    The intense explosion flattened the nearby area, but the Sect Protection Formation remained unaffected.


    Jiang Li stepped forward and patted the panting Goddess Jing Xin.


    "My turn."


    These simple words revealed Jiang Li''s confidence.


    Daoist Xuan Ai seemed to have heard a hilarious joke and laughed loudly, "Jiang Peoples Emperor, I respect your contributions to Jiuzhou, and I don''t want to insult you. Step back, or your invincible myth will be broken today!"


    Jiang Li ignored her and shouted to Daoist Qing Yu, who was being stepped on, "Master Qing Yu, I''ll save your life today. Don''t hold a grudge against me anymore, let''s call it even, okay?"


    Before Daoist Qing Yu could respond with an "okay", Jiang Li swung his fist down, and the Sect Protection Formation, which had been undamaged for ten thousand years, cracked and shattered like a mirror.


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    Daoist Xuan Ai was dumbfounded, a great fear rising in her heart. Seeing Jiang Li and Goddess Jing Xin slowly approaching her, she quickly pointed at the thousand disciples and shouted in a panic, "Don''t move, these disciples have all been implanted with mind control bugs by me. With just a thought, they will commit suicide. Can you move faster than my thought?!"


    Jiang Li indeed stopped moving forward, quietly looking at her, and slowly said, "Indeed, I''m not sure if I can be faster than a thought."


    Daoist Xuan Ai breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that her life was temporarily safe, and she couldn''t help but want to mock.


    Whether it was the arrogant Daoist Qing Yu or the arrogant Jiang Peoples Emperor, weren''t they all obediently listening to her because they were concerned about the lives of a group of disciples at the Golden Elixir, Elemental Infant, and Divine Transformation stages?


    In Daoist Xuan Ai''s view, this was very funny.


    Daoist Qing Yu and Jiang Peoples Emperor were just strong in cultivation, they couldn''t abandon others, their mentality wasn''t strong enough, they weren''t truly strong. Only those like her, who were ruthless, self-centered, and high in cultivation, were truly strong!


    She believed that one day she would surpass Jiang Li and rule the world!


    "My demands are not many, let me leave with the Ancestor of the World of Mortals Pure Land, and you all have to swear to the heavens¡­¡­"


    "¡­¡­But why do I need to be faster than a thought?"


    Jiang Li took out a sword from his storage ring. Seeing the situation was not good, Daoist Xuan Ai quickly ordered some disciples to commit suicide to deter Jiang Li.


    Jiang Li swung his sword, and without even slashing out any sword qi, the bugs inside the bodies of the thousands of disciples were cut in half and died!


    The disciples who were about to commit suicide instantly broke free from the control and stopped committing suicide!


    "My swordsmanship is dull, I only know this one move." Jiang Li continued to approach Daoist Xuan Ai, who was so scared that she fell on her butt, unable to stand up, her legs desperately pushing herself backward.


    "This move is called Heart Sword. It rises in the mind and falls in the sea of consciousness. Between this rise and fall, sword qi is formed inside the body."


    "This move was originally used to sever a person''s meridians and pick out their flesh, but it seems that it is also very suitable for killing bugs and saving people."


    "Wait, I still have¡­¡­" Seeing Jiang Li raise his sword, which was shining with a cold light in the moonlight, Daoist Xuan Ai was so scared that her soul was about to leave her body. She quickly wanted to explain her value to Jiang Li.


    However, Jiang Li didn''t even listen, he swung his sword down, and her head flew high into the air. Daoist Xuan Ai died with her eyes wide open.


    "To kill you, I don''t need any swordsmanship."


    With this ordinary swing, which couldn''t even be considered a technique, everything was settled.


    Jiang Li originally wanted Goddess Jing Xin to handle this matter herself, but it was beyond her ability to handle alone, so he had to do it himself.


    "Thank you, Jiang Peoples Emperor, for helping the World of Mortals Pure Land through this disaster. I, Jing Xin, have nothing to repay you with, so I can only offer myself."


    "¡­¡­"


    Seeing that Goddess Jing Xin could still joke, Jiang Li figured that her Dao heart was unharmed. He didn''t pick up her words, but walked over to Daoist Qing Yu.


    "Being schemed against to the point where your entire sect almost became a pleasure sect, you guys from the World of Mortals Pure Land should be more careful. I will keep this matter a secret for you, it won''t be spread."


    Daoist Qing Yu sincerely knelt on the ground and bowed deeply to Jiang Li. Just as Jiang Li had said before saving her, the past grudges were wiped clean. She no longer saw Jiang Peoples Emperor as the enemy who killed her former lover, but as the savior of the World of Mortals Pure Land.


    Without Jiang Li, their World of Mortals Pure Land would have become a laughingstock, and she, Qing Yu, would have been nailed to the pillar of shame in the World of Mortals Pure Land."The actions of Jiang Peoples Emperor tonight will forever be etched in the heart of the World of Mortals Pure Land."


    ¡­¡­


    "¡­Jiang Brother, am I going to die?" In the town of Xiahe, Du Xiner''s eyes were scattered, she could no longer see clearly who was coming, she only sensed that it was Jiang Li.


    In fact, not only Jiang Li had come, but also Goddess Jing Xin. However, she deliberately hid her aura, she dared not face this innocent junior sister.


    As the master of the Gu worms, Daoist Xuan Ai died, and the Gu worms also died one after another. At this time, the entire towns of Shanghe and Xiahe were littered with corpses, and the air was filled with the stench of death. Du Xiner was a Golden Elixir cultivator in her lifetime, so she could hold on for a while longer, but not much longer.


    Jiang Li spoke to Du Xiner in a low voice, recounting everything, while Goddess Jing Xin hid on the side, silently wiping away her tears.


    "Is that so, I''ve been dead for a while, no wonder I couldn''t cultivate¡­"


    Du Xiner laughed, but even she didn''t understand why she was laughing.


    "Didn''t Senior Sister Jing Xin come? I seem to want to see her¡­"


    Upon hearing this, Goddess Jing Xin no longer hid her aura and immediately rushed over, holding Du Xiner''s cold little hand: "Junior Sister Xiner, Senior Sister is here, Senior Sister is here!" sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But Du Xiner was indifferent, her head softly leaning to one side.


    She was dead.

 Chapter 26 – The Dao Sect has produced a genius with extraordinary talent

    With the matters of the World of Mortals Pure Land settled and the Red Dust Fairy still in slumber, Jiang Li no longer stayed in the Pure Land. He instructed them to keep the affairs of the Red Dust Fairy a secret and not to spread any news. Otherwise, with the charm of the Red Dust Fairy, who knows how much trouble it could stir up.


    He made a trip to the Dao Sect and asked the Sect Master for a long-distance communication talisman.


    "Hmm? Every time I asked you for a long-distance communication talisman in the past, you always looked pained. Why are you so willing this time?" Jiang Li saw the Sect Master of the Dao Sect smiling, and he felt that the Sect Master was up to no good.


    The Sect Master of the Dao Sect was a man who seemed to be of the same age as Jiang Li, both of them appearing youthful and vigorous.


    He stood with his hands behind his back, smiling and said, "The Dao Sect has produced a genius with extraordinary talent. How could I, as the Sect Master, not be happy?"


    "If you rate him as a genius with extraordinary talent, he must be an exceptional junior. I wonder who this genius is. If it''s not too much trouble, why not bring him over for me to see?" Jiang Li was also interested. If he could witness the growth of a genius junior, as the guardian of the Nine Provinces, he would also feel a sense of accomplishment.


    The Sect Master of the Dao Sect continued to smile and said, "It''s no trouble at all. You are familiar with this person."


    "Oh, a junior I''m familiar with?"


    The Sect Master of the Dao Sect changed his smile and said seriously, "Zhang Li, as a disciple of the Dao Sect, why don''t you bow when you see the Sect Master!"


    Jiang Li''s smile froze.


    It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from ".


    Later, according to the disciples of the Dao Sect, there was a strange man wailing in the sky above the sect, and they faintly heard the roar of "I am at odds with Ji Zhi".


    Soon, the Sect Master of the Dao Sect came out to clarify the rumors, saying that it was not faint, but someone was shouting "I am at odds with Ji Zhi".


    Soon, the current Peoples Emperor came out to make a statement, urging everyone not to spread or believe in rumors.


    ¡­¡­


    Jiang Li handed the long-distance communication talisman to the World of Mortals Pure Land, saying that if the Red Dust Fairy had any movement, they should inform him.


    The World of Mortals Pure Land naturally agreed. Their Red Dust Ancestor was a celestial being from the upper realm, with profound cultivation. If she caused any trouble, Jiang Li was probably the only one who could handle it.


    Jiang Li returned to the Great Zhou, not to trouble Zhou Emperor Ji Zhi, but to complete the task given by the system.


    Fortunately, this task was simple. Yun Bo of the Cloud Sect was still alive. Because he had taken the Longevity Pill, he could live for another two hundred years and still looked like a middle-aged man.


    The lifespan of cultivators was long, and their appearance did not change with age, but with their state of mind.


    For example, Jiang Li and the Sect Master of the Dao Sect both looked young, indicating that their state of mind was youthful, full of vitality, active in thought, and vigorous in blood and energy. This was the spiritual state that cultivators advocated the most, but few could achieve it.


    For example, the female cultivators of the World of Mortals Pure Land, all of them were at the most beautiful age for women.


    For example, Yuan Wuxing, his cultivation was average, he had suffered setbacks in the martial world, and his actions had changed from impulsive to steady, so he looked middle-aged.


    For example, the deceased Jiang Yixing, he was desperate to live, so he looked extremely old.


    Jiang Li, under the pretext of visiting old friends and giving guidance on cultivation, had a chat with Yun Bo and easily completed the task.


    ¡¾Congratulations to the host for defeating Yun Bo with wisdom and sweat. Do you want to settle the reward?¡¿


    ¡¾This task reward: one opportunity for a profound enlightenment, one high-quality spiritual weapon of any style (can be upgraded), one piece of a mysterious map fragment¡¿


    ¡¾Because the host defeated Yun Bo, who was in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, with the cultivation of Qi Refining Nine Layers, the achievement of "Qi Refining defeating Foundation Establishment" was achieved¡¿


    Jiang Li didn''t bother to complain about the system''s irrelevant task settlement language. If there was a fast-forward button, he would definitely choose to skip the task settlement.


    "Settle the reward."


    Once again, a pure force descended from the void and poured into Jiang Li''s body.


    This time the force was terrifying, enough to make a cultivator at the ninth layer of Qi Refining leap to the Foundation Establishment stage.


    A leaf fell, and Jiang Li blew a breath at the leaf, stripping the force away again.


    ¡¾Please choose the style of the high-quality spiritual weapon¡¿


    "Swiss Army Knife."


    ¡¾¡­¡­"Swiss Army Knife" not matched, please choose again¡¿


    "AK47."


    ¡¾¡­¡­"AK47" not matched, please choose again¡¿


    "Tiger Tank."


    ¡¾¡­¡­"Tiger Tank" not matched, please choose again¡¿


    "Kitchen Knife."


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    The system instinctively replied "not matched", but halfway through, it realized that it seemed to be able to match the corresponding spiritual weapon.


    A kitchen knife with a faint cold light appeared in Jiang Li''s hand.


    ¡¾"Bloodbath Bone-Cutting Knife", high-quality spiritual weapon, bathed in a large amount of fresh blood, draws vitality from the blood, can be upgraded to a medium-grade magical weapon¡¿


    ¡¾Spiritual weapon recognition method: blood drop recognition¡¿


    The system''s rewards were quite generous. For a cultivator who had just stepped into the path of cultivation, a high-quality spiritual weapon was a rare weapon, which could be used until the late Golden Elixir stage. A medium-grade magical weapon was even more extraordinary, some Divine Transformation cultivators were still using it.


    For Jiang Li, who had just been infused with energy by the system and became a Foundation Establishment cultivator, this was an absolute weapon!


    Oh, I''m at the Mahayana stage, so it''s fine.


    Jiang Li looked at the system''s display of "draw vitality from the blood, can be upgraded to a medium-grade magical weapon" and "blood drop recognition", and fell into thought.


    "Are you sure it can be recognized by blood drop?"


    ¡¾Please do not doubt the professionalism of this system¡¿


    Jiang Li understood, bit his finger, and a drop of blood fell on the surface of the kitchen knife.


    The kitchen knife trembled continuously, emitting visible light, and its momentum kept rising. High-quality spiritual weapon... top-quality spiritual weapon... low-grade magical weapon... medium-grade magical weapon... top-grade explosion...


    With a bang, the kitchen knife couldn''t withstand the vitality contained in a drop of Jiang Li''s blood and exploded directly.


    ¡¶Professionalism¡·


    "¡­¡­I told you it couldn''t be recognized by blood drop, but you didn''t believe me. I''m calling you a useless system, you have no objections, right?"


    The system pretended not to hear Jiang Li''s complaint.


    ¡¾Please accept the map fragment¡¿


    A piece of map fragment glowing with golden light appeared in Jiang Li''s hand. The golden light slowly disappeared, gradually revealing the appearance of the fragment.


    Jiang Li was impatient and blew away the golden light, directly seeing the appearance of the fragment.


    The fragment was the size of a palm, made of sheepskin, and it was a map with very few markings.


    ¡¾Qianyuan Secret Realm Map (1/3), complete subsequent tasks to obtain the remaining fragments¡¿Jiang Li scratched his chin, took out a jade piece from his storage ring, and input spiritual power. The entire map of Jiuzhou appeared before him, detailing mountains, rivers, cities, and everything in between.


    He scanned the Jiuzhou map with his divine sense, compared it with the fragment of the Qianyuan Secret Realm map, and quickly located the Qianyuan Secret Realm on a mountain in the Great Wei Empire.


    ¡¾Congratulations to the host for accidentally finding the Qianyuan Secret Realm, the subsequent task rewards have been updated¡¿


    Jiang Li wasn''t sure if it was his imagination, but he seemed to detect a strong sense of defeat in the system''s notification sound.


    ¡¾System prompt, the Qianyuan Secret Realm is too dangerous for the host, please explore after reaching the Elemental Infant stage¡¿


    Jiang Li immediately lost interest in this Qianyuan Secret Realm.


    Danger and gain are equivalent. If the secret realm can be explored at the Elemental Infant stage, would there be treasures inside that would tempt those at the Tribulation Crossing or Mahayana stages?

 Chapter 27 – Abandon the mission and new mission

    The map of Jiuzhou that was once widely circulated was very crude and full of errors. People often crossed Jiuzhou with this kind of map and ended up in dangerous situations, lost and risking their lives. Cultivators traveling in Jiuzhou often relied not on maps, but on their own cultivation.


    One hundred years after Jiang Li ascended to the position of People''s Emperor, he decided to redraw the map of Jiuzhou. This was a good thing, but it was obstructed by the Tower of Heavenly Secrets.


    The reason was simple: the Tower of Heavenly Secrets had a detailed map of Jiuzhou and sold it to cultivators at a high price.


    There were also powerful people who wanted to redraw the map of Jiuzhou, but they were all stopped by the Tower of Heavenly Secrets.


    Although the Tower of Heavenly Secrets was not one of the six major sects, they held many secrets, and many cultivators were very wary of them. If you provoked the Tower of Heavenly Secrets, they could spread some secrets about your cultivation that could easily expose your weaknesses and bring disaster upon you.


    However, Jiang Li was not afraid. He had already reached the Mahayana stage and was invincible in Jiuzhou. Who would dare to trouble him? If someone did not come to him, they would be burning incense and praising the "Great and Virtuous People''s Emperor."


    The Tower of Heavenly Secrets had no means to threaten Jiang Li, so they could only hold their noses and let him redraw the map of Jiuzhou.


    Jiang Li summoned the nine imperial dynasties, the six major sects, the four sea dragon kings, and other major sects and countries to discuss the matter of the map, set the accuracy standards, and let them be responsible for the maps in their own areas. The People''s Emperor''s Palace would complete the rest of the blank areas.


    In the end, under Jiang Li''s coordination, a Jiuzhou map that was several times more detailed than the Tower of Heavenly Secrets was presented to everyone.


    Jiang Li was also generous, letting the People''s Emperor''s Palace stamp the map on jade tablets and sell them at a slightly higher price than the cost.


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    From then on, people no longer had to worry about the danger of maps.


    Afterwards, the Daoist sects told Jiang Li that his actions were a great merit and he should receive merit baptism, but Jiang Li did not receive any merit, which was strange.


    And the fact that the People''s Emperors guarded Jiuzhou for generations should also be a great merit, but there was no trace of merit.


    The Daoist sects speculated that the source of merit came from the immortal realm. After the Immortal Ascension Ladder disappeared, Jiuzhou lost its connection to the immortal realm, and merit could not descend to the mortal world. If Jiang Li ascended to the immortal realm in the future, he might receive a huge amount of merit baptism.


    [New mission: The five-year Tianqing Mansion Martial Arts Competition is about to begin, and you will represent the Huayun Sect in this competition. You have been assigned to the Foundation Establishment stage competition area. Because the Huayun Sect has always ranked last, it has been ridiculed by other sects. Please win first place in the Foundation Establishment stage competition area in this competition.]


    [This mission can be abandoned.]


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    Jiang Li found that the reward for this mission was also very generous. Not to mention the suggestive opportunity to complete any damaged book, the Dragon-Tiger Golden Core could increase any cultivator''s success rate in forming a golden core to eighty percent, which was terrifying.


    And this Substitute Death Talisman, who could guarantee that they would not be secretly attacked while traveling in the martial world? With the Substitute Death Talisman, it was like having an extra life, and its tangible value was reflected in the auction, where it could fetch a sky-high price that could make a Nascent Soul cultivator spend half of their fortune!


    But the Substitute Death Talisman could only be used by cultivators below the Golden Core stage.


    The reward was very generous, so Jiang Li chose to abandon this mission.


    "Abandon this mission."


    [Do you want to abandon this mission?]


    "Yes."


    [To prevent the host from misspeaking, this system confirms again, do you want to abandon this mission?]


    "Yes."


    [Do you want to aban--]


    "Yes."


    Jiang Li felt that this broken system for his counterattack was very much like the rogue software from his past life.


    [This mission has been abandoned successfully.]


    After the system said this, it fell silent.Jiang Li blinked his eyes and waited for a new task, but nothing came.


    "System, where''s the new task?"


    ¡¾Please wait patiently, Host.¡¿


    Jiang Li was speechless. He couldn''t even move on to the next task after giving up.


    "Hey, hey, hey, is Jiang Li there? I was too excited earlier and forgot to tell you something."


    The communication talisman rang, and before Jiang Li could answer, the projection of the Sect Master appeared directly.


    "How dare you talk to the Sect Master like that when you''re just a disciple?" The Sect Master pretended to be angry, but quickly changed the subject when he saw Jiang Li getting angry.


    "The Yin Yang Heaven Seal is going to be refined again. According to my observations, there''s less than a year left. We''re going to hold an Immortal Treasure Appreciation Conference for our brothers in the Sect. As the current People''s Emperor, we hope you can come and show your support."


    Since it was a serious matter, Jiang Li''s attitude improved a bit, and he agreed.


    "Okay, I''ll wait for the invitation."


    The Sect Master hung up the communication talisman.


    The Yin Yang Heaven Seal was indeed a big deal. It was said to be the most precious treasure in the Nine Provinces, and Jiang Li believed that it deserved that title.


    After the founder of the Sect, known as the Dao Ancestor, ascended to the immortal realm, he left the Yin Yang Heaven Seal in the Nine Provinces as the treasure of the Sect to suppress the Sect''s Qi Luck.


    The magical thing about the Yin Yang Heaven Seal was that it could refine itself. Every time it was refined, it would increase its power by one level.


    The last time it refined itself was three thousand years ago, and everyone who was anyone in the Nine Provinces participated in that grand event.


    Three thousand years later, how could Jiang Li miss the opportunity to witness an Immortal Treasure refining itself?


    ...


    Jiang Li didn''t leave Dazhou, but instead went into seclusion to consolidate his gains from crossing the Heavenly Tribulation.


    Two months later, Jiang Li came out of his meditative state, and the system finally had some news.


    ¡¾New task: The Mysterious Secret Realm is about to open. Only those under the age of 25 with a cultivation level of Foundation Establishment can enter. The Huayun Sect has one spot, and if you defeat Yun Bo, you can get it. However, people from other Sects will look down on you because you''re only at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. Please win the championship in this Mysterious Secret Realm.¡¿


    ¡¾This task can be abandoned.¡¿


    ¡¾Task rewards: Activate the Space Teleportation function, activate the Source Point Reading function, and a storage ring with a capacity of 500 cubic meters.¡¿


    According to Jiang Li''s estimation, two months'' time was just enough for him to go from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the middle stage.


    When he saw the rewards for this task, he smiled slightly. He couldn''t give up this task, even just for the Space Teleportation function!

 Chapter 28 – The Peoples Emperor at the Celestial Mechanics Tower

    "Where is this mysterious place?"


    There are countless secret places in the world, and their rules are varied. Jiang Li couldn''t possibly know about every single one.


    But that''s okay, he doesn''t need to know, there are always professionals who do.


    ...


    Everyone in the Celestial Tower cultivates the "Master of Celestial Mechanics" technique, which leads directly to ascension. When cultivated to the highest level, one can vaguely sense their own fortune and avoid danger. Unfortunately, this technique is not available for sale in the Celestial Tower, or else many cultivators would want to learn it.


    The Celestial Tower''s owner is the most accomplished in this technique, followed by the managers of the Celestial Towers in the various empires. Although they are not as good as the owner, they can still sense their own fortune to some extent.


    Zhou Youfu, the manager of the Celestial Tower in the Great Zhou Empire, lay on the roof, bathing in a pool of condensed spiritual energy, enjoying a moment of peace.


    If you were to ask which empire the Celestial Tower likes the most, it would be the Great Zhou Empire. The people here follow the rules and regulations of the Celestial Tower, and do not take risks to kidnap Celestial Tower personnel for the technique. They also do not steal from the Celestial Tower or try to bargain for lower prices on intelligence reports.


    Come on, we charge what we''re worth at the Celestial Tower. When we give you intelligence, we tell you it''s been edited. If you think your cultivation is high enough, then what''s it to us?


    These types of customers are the most headache-inducing for the Celestial Tower.


    Then there are those customers who don''t have money and insist on bargaining, saying they know some things about the intelligence report and that it''s not worth so many spirit stones.


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    The Celestial Tower never gives discounts on intelligence, nor do they give it away for free!


    The ten-year assessment had just ended, and the Celestial Tower in the Great Zhou Empire had the best performance and customer satisfaction, making the other branch managers envious and jealous.


    "Great Zhou is great!"


    Zhou Youfu felt that he was worthy of his surname, and had a great affinity with the Great Zhou Empire.


    He happily submerged his fat body in the spiritual water, and large bubbles rose up.


    But it was strange, he had always been able to sense his good fortune before, but now his fortune was unclear and the future was chaotic?


    A servant not far away heard the news from below and ran to the edge of the pool in a panic, saying, "Master, it''s not good, the People''s Emperor Jiang is here!"


    Zhou Youfu was so scared that he forgot to breathe and drank a big gulp of bathwater.


    "We at the Celestial Tower do not break the law, do not cultivate demonic techniques, and price our intelligence reports fairly. Why is he here?!"


    ...


    Most people who come to the Celestial Tower wear masks to hide their identity. Those who don''t have money can use a simple black cloth to cover their face, while those who do have money use a black cloth that hides their spiritual energy fluctuations. The Celestial Tower doesn''t care who they sell intelligence reports to.


    As for those who show their faces to buy intelligence, the Celestial Tower doesn''t care either. It''s the customer''s freedom.


    But today, they had to care, and even the branch managers had to come out to greet him.


    Because the People''s Emperor Jiang had arrived.


    "Welcome, People''s Emperor, to inspect our Celestial Tower."


    Zhou Youfu led the high-level members of the Celestial Tower to greet Jiang Li, and a group of masked people around them had their pupils shrink with fanaticism, forgetting to hide their identities, all coming to see Jiang Li.


    This was the living People''s Emperor, something they might never see in their entire lives!


    Fortunately, the disciples of the Celestial Tower maintained order and did not let people swarm around Jiang Li.Jiang Li thought to himself, "Wasn''t I just here to buy information on a mysterious realm? Why does it feel like I''m inspecting the work of the CEO?"


    Jiang Li didn''t know that, to the people of the Heavenly Machine Tower, he was there to inspect their work.


    Two hundred years ago, Jiang Li oversaw the creation of the map of the Nine Provinces. After analyzing it, the Heavenly Machine Tower believed that it was Jiang Li''s dissatisfaction with their behavior and used it as an opportunity to reprimand him.


    If the Heavenly Machine Tower still held a grudge against Jiang Li two hundred years ago, after witnessing him easily killing countless powerful extraterrestrial demons, they really wouldn''t dare to have any resentment towards him. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    So if Jiang Li were to come to the Heavenly Machine Tower again, they would definitely serve him well and make sure he couldn''t find any faults with their work.


    "Oh no..."


    "As our motto goes, the customer is an immortal. Your Majesty Jiang, please take a look at our reception hall. We will take each guest to a separate room and have a dedicated staff member attend to them, ensuring confidentiality and customer satisfaction." Zhou Youfu smoothly introduced Jiang Li to the new working mode of the Heavenly Machine Tower.


    "Our staff will have a crystal ball that connects to the headquarters, allowing them to access all the information the Heavenly Machine Tower has."


    "Our pricing is strictly regulated and we will never overcharge." Zhou Youfu took out a thick book, which was probably the pricing standard he mentioned.


    "If the information involves something that the Heavenly Machine Tower doesn''t know, we will collect it from all over the world according to the customer''s needs. Of course, some information involves privacy and we will never sell it!" Zhou Youfu spoke firmly and righteously, but whether or not it was true was unknown.


    But Jiang Li noticed that he said "we will never sell it" instead of "we will never collect it."


    "Well, you will never collect it. Well done." Jiang Li nodded in approval and patted Zhou Youfu''s shoulder.


    Zhou Youfu could hear the implied meaning in Jiang Li''s words. He was praising them.


    "Yes, we will never collect it!" He quickly declared. As for whether or not they should do it, he would let the CEO decide later.


    "I wonder if the Peoples Emperor is satisfied with our work?"


    "Well, there are no other issues. I came here this time to inquire about information on the mysterious realm."


    Zhou Youfu thought Jiang Li was asking a random question to test the Heavenly Machine Tower''s ability to handle information and quickly took out the crystal ball to operate it himself.


    Soon, all the information about the mysterious realm was organized and stored in a jade slip, which was respectfully handed to Jiang Li for inspection.


    Jiang Li took a quick glance and saw that even the birth date of the creator of the mysterious realm was written down. And they said they wouldn''t sell private information?


    But he couldn''t do anything about the Heavenly Machine Tower. The power of the Peoples Emperor was not that great. He had just made a suggestion earlier, and if he brought it up again now, it would be overstepping his authority.


    "How much spirit stones?"


    "Your Majesty is joking. These things are not worth many spirit stones. Consider them a gift from the Heavenly Machine Tower to the Peoples Emperor''s palace."


    After some back and forth, Jiang Li eventually stuffed the appropriate amount of spirit stones into Zhou Youfu''s arms.


    Zhou Youfu held the spirit stones like a hot potato, not knowing whether to accept or refuse.After achieving his goal, Jiang Li turned into a stream of light and left.


    Zhou Youfu called over a disciple from the Celestial Mechanics Tower: "I remember you''re good at painting, right?"


    "Yes, Lord."


    "Then paint the scene of me and the Peoples Emperor standing together just now, frame it, and hang it on the wall. Remember, use the best materials! After the task is done, I''ll promote you to be a core disciple."


    "Yes!" The disciple from the Celestial Mechanics Tower clenched his fists tightly, extremely excited.


    A few days later, a painting titled "The Peoples Emperor at the Celestial Mechanics Tower" was hung in the hall of the Celestial Mechanics Tower, and countless people stopped to admire it.


    In the painting, Jiang Li patted Zhou Youfu''s shoulder with a look of entrusting a heavy responsibility, while Zhou Youfu had a righteous expression, as if he could bear any burden.

 Chapter 29 – Difficult to deal with

    Having read the information provided by the Sky Mechanism Tower, Jiang Li had a comprehensive understanding of the Mysterious Secret Realm.


    Although initially, he just wanted to know where the Mysterious Secret Realm was.


    The person who created the Mysterious Secret Realm was known as the Great Dream Layman, a Unity stage cultivator who died from exhaustion while crossing the Heavenly Tribulation eight hundred years ago. Perhaps sensing that he wouldn''t survive the tribulation, he left behind the Mysterious Secret Realm before his tribulation, leaving something for future generations, giving some opportunities to Foundation Establishment youths, and thus creating some good karma.


    The Mysterious Secret Realm opens once every ten years, and the tests after each opening are different. Sometimes it tests comprehension, sometimes combat power, and sometimes resistance to money and beauty. Even the Sky Mechanism Tower couldn''t find a pattern. What can be confirmed is that the Mysterious Secret Realm has two layers, and the final rewards vary according to performance.


    For example, the test of the Mysterious Secret Realm five hundred years ago was related to combat power. Everyone had a token, and they could snatch others'' tokens. The one who got the most tokens was the first.


    The Mysterious Secret Realm is located in the southern border of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Every time it opens, it attracts nearby sects. It''s hard to say whether these sects have Divine Transformation stage cultivators, but how could they refuse a secret realm left by a nearly Tribulation Crossing stage powerhouse?


    ...


    Jiang Li changed his appearance and arrived near the Mysterious Secret Realm.


    At this time, many sects had brought their core disciples here, waiting for the secret realm to open.


    Although Jiang Li''s cultivation level exceeded the Foundation Establishment stage and did not meet the standard to enter the secret realm, his cultivation level also surpassed the Great Dream Layman.


    The opening of the Mysterious Secret Realm was a small event for the southern part of the Great Zhou Dynasty. At that time, all the sects in the southern part of the Great Zhou Dynasty that could be named would participate and showcase their outstanding disciples. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Jiang Li looked around, and he couldn''t name a single sect. The actual situation was similar to what the system had said. Most of the people present were in the late Foundation Establishment stage, with only a few in the middle Foundation Establishment stage. Naturally, the sects in the late Foundation Establishment stage would point fingers at the sects in the middle Foundation Establishment stage.


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    Jiang Li didn''t make a fuss, disguising himself as a late Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, and he didn''t stand out among a group of late Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.


    He could also directly reveal his identity: I''m not pretending anymore, I''m the Peoples Emperor, give me some face, let me enter the secret realm and take the first place.


    Jiang Li didn''t really care about faith, but he also cared about face.


    As a Mahayana stage cultivator, breaking into a Unity stage secret realm and competing with a bunch of Foundation Establishment stage youngsters for opportunities, if this got out, his friends would laugh their heads off.


    "Hey brother, your sect didn''t send anyone either?" A familiar guy approached Jiang Li, "What a coincidence, my sect didn''t send anyone either."


    Most people had their elders to back them up, so their juniors wouldn''t be bullied. But there were always exceptions, like the guy next to Jiang Li.


    He said his name was Qin Luan, the eldest disciple and the last disciple of the Wind Stabilizing View. His master had been wandering around for more than ten years and had not returned. He, as a disciple, was happy to be free and enjoyed his cultivation.


    "I have no choice. I''m the oldest in my sect, and no one came with me."


    What Jiang Li said was not false. His sect was the Peoples Emperor Palace, and as the master of the Peoples Emperor Palace, he naturally had the highest seniority.


    But in Qin Luan''s view, Jiang Li''s words were equivalent to saying that all the elders of their sect had died, leaving him alone.


    He thought that his Wind Stabilizing View, with only two people, was the most miserable sect, but he didn''t expect that there were sects even more miserable than his, and he suddenly felt pity.


    "Don''t worry, Brother Kong Li, considering that we share the same plight, I''ll cover you in the Mysterious Secret Realm!" Qin Luan said, patting his chest.


    Jiang Li didn''t use the pseudonym "Zhang Li", but changed his surname to "Kong Li".


    Now whenever he heard the name Zhang Li, he thought of the smug look of the Dao Sect Master, which made him grind his teeth.


    "I hope there won''t be any shameless people this time." Qin Luan was a talkative person. Seeing that Jiang Li didn''t talk much, he kept talking on his own.


    "Do you know, Brother Kong, last time there was a guy who deliberately suppressed himself, and only broke through to the Golden Elixir stage after entering the secret realm, taking the lead. Such people are too shameless. If I meet such a person, I will definitely kick him while he''s breaking through, to teach him a lesson."


    Jiang Li felt that he might not be looking for a companion, but an audience.


    Suddenly, it darkened above their heads, and a huge eagle landed nearby. Its eyes were sharp, as if containing sword energy.


    "An eagle with a trace of Golden Eagle bloodline, who has come?" Qin Luan exclaimed, doing his best to explain.


    Two people descended from the eagle''s back, both carrying long swords, wearing clean and dust-free white robes, looking straight ahead, completely ignoring the shouting crowd.


    "They are from the Forgetful Sect. The people of this sect have no feelings, they don''t trust anyone, they only trust the sword in their hands." Qin Luan identified the identities of these two people, "They are Seven Kill Taoist and his elder."


    Qin Luan''s eyebrows showed a trace of solemnity: "He''s not easy to deal with. I''ve fought with him. Out of ten rounds, I only won eight."


    Jiang Li was slightly surprised: "He actually uses Seven Kill as his title. Does he have any connection with the Seven Kill Stele in the Immortal World?"One should have heard of such a person, yet he had never heard of him before.


    "No, he calls himself Qi Sha because he thinks the name is cool."


    "..."


    "Huh? Where did these petals come from?" Qin Luan looked up to see two women in pink gauze dresses floating down, the pink petals disappearing with them. The younger woman was lively and adorable, with a very likable personality. The older one, however, had a cold demeanor that kept admirers at bay.


    "It''s people from the Falling Cherry Blossom Sect!" someone shouted out for Qin Luan.


    "It''s Song Ying and her master." Qin Luan''s brows furrowed again, "She''s not easy to deal with. I''ve fought her before, and out of ten matches, I only won six."


    As soon as Song Ying landed, she looked around and spotted Qin Luan, who was looking serious. She hopped over to greet him.


    "Hehe, Qin Luan, we meet again. This time, I won''t lose to you."


    After saying this, she even raised her small, delicate fist.


    But Qin Luan ignored her and instead warned Jiang Li.


    Qin Luan''s face became even more serious: "Be careful of Song Ying. She thinks she can''t beat me, so she wants to use her beauty to disturb my Dao heart. She''s very scheming!"


    Jiang Li thought to himself, even a blind man could see that she''s interested in you. Can''t you see that her master is itching to draw her sword and kill you, you fool?


    "Is it possible that she really likes you?" Jiang Li couldn''t help but ask.


    "Absolutely not." Qin Luan said decisively, "Once I asked her, ''Do you like me?'' She said, ''Who would like a fool like you?''"


    Jiang Li nodded slightly. It seemed that Song Ying indeed did not like Qin Luan.


    "You need to be careful of these two. They will be your biggest competitors."


    This time, Jiang Li did not nod. In his view, the biggest competitor in this competition was someone else.


    He turned his gaze to a disciple who didn''t stand out at all.


    A body in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, but inside was a soul at the Divine Transformation stage.


    Body snatching.

 Chapter 30 – What a weak secret realm world!

    "Look, that''s Qin Luan from the Dingfeng Observatory!" People''s eyes were focused on the puffed-up Song Ying, and finally, someone noticed Qin Luan. Judging by their tone, Qin Luan seemed to be quite a well-known figure.


    As for Jiang Li, he appeared ordinary and unremarkable, not seeming like a formidable character at all, so he was ignored.


    "I heard that he was picked up by the master of the Dingfeng Observatory. When he was tested for his talent at the age of eight, he turned out to have a single thunder attribute spiritual root. Many major sects extended their olive branches to him, but all were rejected."


    "People thought that although his talent was decent, without the support of a major sect, he would only waste his talent. Who would have thought that he would rely on his comprehension and fortuitous encounters to surpass the disciples of all major sects!"


    Spiritual roots also have their own levels of quality. The best are the dual spiritual roots of heaven and earth, followed by single spiritual roots, and the worst are the five-element spiritual roots.


    Among the single spiritual roots, the five types of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth are the most common. Wind and thunder are relatively rare variant spiritual roots. Variant single spiritual roots are a notch above ordinary spiritual roots. Although they are not as good as heaven and earth spiritual roots, they are the pinnacle of single spiritual roots.


    "Why are you pretending not to see me!" Song Ying put her hands on her hips, puffing up at Qin Luan.


    "If I hadn''t seen you, how could I have introduced you to Brother Kong." Qin Luan said righteously, "I just don''t want to deal with you."


    Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Jiang Li asked, "Brother Qin, do you know who that person over there is?"


    Qin Luan thought for a while and indicated that he couldn''t remember. Seeing that Jiang Li had a good relationship with Qin Luan and might be a friend, Song Ying answered on behalf of Qin Luan.


    "That person is Li Litong, a true disciple of the Stone Dragon Gate. I heard that his aptitude and comprehension were very average before. But after falling off a cliff, he seemed to have an epiphany. His cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, and in just half a year, he cultivated from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the late stage. I''ve fought with him before. Although I won easily, I feel that he was hiding something and not showing his true level."


    Jiang Li nodded, then signaled for the two to continue their argument.


    Amid the bickering of the two, the Mysterious Secret Realm finally opened.


    The number of people who could enter the Mysterious Secret Realm was fixed, with only eight hundred spots. When the eight hundred disciples from various sects entered the Mysterious Secret Realm, Jiang Li, as the eight hundred and first, walked into the entrance of the secret realm unhurriedly.


    Some people thought that he was a rogue cultivator trying to sneak in, but they found that he actually entered the Mysterious Secret Realm without being expelled by the secret realm.


    Did they miscount?


    As soon as he entered the secret realm, Jiang Li felt a repelling force. The force was like a three-year-old child trying to push away a large elephant, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn''t move it.


    Soon, the secret realm seemed to realize that it couldn''t drive away this uninvited guest, so it simply gave up the futile effort and focused its energy on testing him.


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    What appeared before Jiang Li was a stream formed by the condensation of spiritual energy into spiritual water. Drinking a mouthful was equivalent to three months of cultivation at the Foundation Establishment stage. Not far away, a wooden qin was playing naturally, and cranes were dancing gracefully to the sound of the qin. In the distance, there were floating fairy mountains, a scene of the fairy family that made people reluctant to leave.


    Jiang Li was attracted by this beautiful scene and involuntarily walked to the side of the wooden qin, chopped off the qin, and looked at the crane.


    The crane sensed danger and wanted to fly away, but was forcibly held back by Jiang Li.


    Soon, smoke rose from the side of the stream, and the smell of meat wafted far away.


    A weak cry for help came from not far away. Just by hearing the voice, one could imagine that the owner of the voice must be a beautiful and delicate woman.


    Jiang Li turned a deaf ear and continued to focus on roasting meat.


    The voice got closer and closer, finally arriving in front of Jiang Li.


    "Hero, save me!"


    The stunningly beautiful girl was barely clothed, presumably her clothes had been torn while running, exposing her body. She looked pitiful, capable of arousing a man''s protective instinct.


    Jiang Li was a decent man, so he continued to roast meat.


    The girl was shocked by Jiang Li''s attitude of cooking the crane and burning the qin. It seemed that she had never seen such a situation before. But thinking of the villains chasing her, she quickly asked Jiang Li for help.


    "Hero, save me, there''s a strong man who wants to take advantage of me. If you can save Chun''er, Chun''er is willing to offer herself to you, and all my family''s wealth will belong to the hero!"


    The girl named Chun''er bowed deeply, revealing a chest far beyond her peers.


    Which cultivator could resist such a test?


    Jiang Li resisted.


    He could tell at a glance that the girl was only sixteen, and her strength was probably only at the first or second level of Qi Refining. In Jiuzhou, such talent was considered a first-class waste. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The person who let such a person escape wouldn''t be too strong.


    Sure enough, before Chun''er could speak again, the pursuers came up from the bottom of the mountain, surrounding Chun''er and Jiang Li with cruel smiles.


    These people were slightly stronger than Chun''er, probably at the level of two and a half stages of Qi Refining.


    Originally, the Qi Refining stage would only be divided into nine levels, there would be no half-levels. But today, Jiang Li saw the pitiful cultivation of this group of people and specially added a level for them.


    Qi Refining two and a half stages, the mercy of the Peoples Emperor.


    "Little girl, run! Let''s see where you can run to!" The leader had a lewd smile on his face. Without seeing the subsequent development, one could guess what he was thinking, "Today, you and your boyfriend will die together!""He''s not my boyfriend!" Chun''er''s face flushed instantly.


    Those men didn''t care about Chun''er''s reaction. At the command of their leader, they were all thrown down the mountain by Jiang Li before they could even attack.


    "Benefactor, thank you for saving my life. I have nothing to repay you with, so I can only offer myself!" Chun''er''s eyes sparkled, filled with affection.


    Jiang Li naturally wouldn''t refuse Chun''er''s goodwill, and gently said, "Maybe in the next life."


    Chun''er: "...... Benefactor, you really have a sense of humor. Please come to my village as a token of my gratitude for saving my life."


    The spiritual energy density in the secret realm was several times higher than that in the Nine Provinces. On the way to the village, Jiang Li saw that the wild fruits by the roadside could be considered heavenly treasures, which were very helpful for those in the Golden Elixir and even Elemental Infant stages.


    If a Foundation Establishment cultivator came here, they would probably want to live in the secret realm directly.


    It was really hard for Chun''er to maintain the level of Qi Refining stage one and a half under the condition of having so many heavenly treasures.


    Chun''er''s village was very attractive. According to Chun''er, all the men in the village had been conscripted by the state and sent to the battlefield. Ten years had passed, and none of them had returned, leaving only a group of widowed beauties and young girls in the village.


    These beauties and young girls were charming. When Jiang Li first arrived, he thought he had come to the world of mortals Pure Land.


    Chun''er also said that the country was now divided and in chaos, with few men left, leaving many widows and young girls. Moreover, their appearances were no worse than those in this village. With Jiang Li''s astonishing cultivation, if he could join the battlefield, he would surely be able to unify the world and rule over it.


    Through his conversation with Chun''er, Jiang Li learned that the people in the secret realm couldn''t cultivate immortality. They could only strengthen their martial arts by exercising their muscles and bones, and those heavenly treasures were useless to them.


    Chun''er was considered talented. She was a postnatal master at a young age. Above the postnatal stage were the prenatal masters, and above the prenatal stage were the rare grandmasters!


    The realm of grandmaster only appeared in legends!


    According to Chun''er''s description, the realm of grandmaster was equivalent to the seventh to ninth level of Qi Refining!


    Upon hearing this, Jiang Li gasped in surprise, and the temperature in the entire secret realm dropped several degrees.


    What a weak secret realm world!

 Chapter 31 – Beauty, treasures, power

    Being at the eighth or ninth level of Qi Refining is considered legendary, and those at the Foundation Establishment stage are revered as deities descended to earth.


    For those at the Foundation Establishment stage in the Jiuzhou world, this secret realm is as beautiful as a dream.


    There are countless beauties throwing themselves at them, so-called grandmasters can''t withstand a single move from them, there are abundant heavenly treasures to help them ascend to the Elemental Infant stage, and they can establish a kingdom and enjoy the majesty of an emperor.


    To put it accurately, they wouldn''t even dare to dream of such things.


    These things don''t really attract Jiang Li, but he roughly guessed what the secret realm wanted to test, and out of respect for his predecessors, he acted according to the wishes of the secret realm.


    Surrounded by beautiful women, Jiang Li decided to dominate the world.


    Jiang Li controlled his power at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, defeated the eighteen lords in three days, established a country and selected officials in five days. People called this event "The Founding of the Nation on the 53rd".


    Other countries heard that Jiang Li was a deity and came to pay homage, showing their submission.


    All nations pay homage, he is the lord of the world!


    No one in history could surpass Jiang Li at this moment!


    Seven days after Jiang Li entered the secret realm, the vigorous new country was on the rise. He sat in the grand palace, expressionless.


    Chun''er had been with Jiang Li through the battles, and now she was the queen, accompanying Jiang Li.


    Many ministers collected beautiful women for Jiang Li to fill his harem. These women admired Jiang Li and served him voluntarily, without any coercion.


    There were also alchemists who believed that Jiang Li was from the immortal realm, so they collected various heavenly treasures and spiritual stones for him. These things filled the national treasury, making even Divine Transformation cultivators envious.


    "This is not a place to stay for long, I have to go." Jiang Li said indifferently, not knowing whether he was talking to himself or to Chun''er.


    Upon hearing this, Chun''er sobbed, her tears falling like raindrops, soon soaking her expensive dress.


    "I know you are not from this world, but don''t we have anything to make you remember us?"


    Jiang Li told the truth: "No."


    "You have three thousand beauties in your harem at your disposal, aren''t you moved?"


    "I''ve seen more beautiful ones."


    "I don''t believe it!" Chun''er shook her head firmly. She was confident in her looks. Becoming the queen was not just because she had been with Jiang Li the longest, a full seven days, but also because she was outstandingly beautiful, outshining all others.


    "I''ve seen the Red Dust Fairy."


    "..."


    Chun''er suddenly fell silent, not knowing where she had heard this title.


    She didn''t give up and continued: "Can''t the heavenly treasures in the national treasury attract you? I''ve read the introduction, there is a Divine Light Fruit in the treasury, consuming one is equivalent to thirty years of cultivation for a deity, there is the Sea Splitting Scripture, when practiced to perfection, it can cut rivers with a single sword, and there is..."


    Jiang Li didn''t answer, he silently took out a Nine Turns Creation Immortal Pill.


    If it weren''t for the broken Immortal Ascension Ladder, this pill alone could allow one to ascend immediately! Its value is immeasurable!


    Chun''er obviously knew its value and fell silent.


    What she really wanted to say was, give me the immortal pill, can I go back to Jiuzhou with you?


    Chun''er didn''t give up and continued to ask: "In a few days, you will be able to unify the world and become the true lord of the world. This is a great achievement that all emperors throughout history have been jealous of to the point of madness. Don''t you care?"


    Jiang Li sighed: "As the current Peoples Emperor, I am respected by all in Jiuzhou. Isn''t that better than being the lord of a secret realm?"


    Chun''er was stunned and didn''t respond for a while.


    Jiang Li continued: "Actually, all the reasons above are just to appease you. The real reason is, why should I stay in an illusion."


    "You agree, right, Senior Dream Pure?"


    Upon hearing this, Chun''er no longer pretended, she changed back to her original clothes, dignified and atmospheric, slightly different from her current clothes, with a hint of historical sense.


    "I thought my illusion technique was brilliant and could deceive you, but I didn''t expect that I was overestimating myself."


    The information from the Heavenly Secrets Tower once mentioned that Dream Pure, the Dream Hermit, was a female cultivator who was the most beautiful in the world eight hundred years ago.


    As for the illusion, Jiang Li had seen through it the moment he stepped into the secret realm. Everything here was an illusion.


    The Dream Hermit was a female cultivator who was proficient in the art of illusion. It was said that when the art of illusion was practiced to the extreme, it could turn reality upside down, making one thought real and another false, which was extremely terrifying.


    Crack¡ª


    The illusion shattered like a mirror, breaking into countless pieces. The fragments fell like droplets of water, melting into the ground and disappearing.


    The illusion completely disappeared, revealing the true appearance of the secret realm, which was a primitive jungle. Jiang Li used his divine sense to probe and found that the space was very large, about a quarter the size of Tianqing Prefecture.


    Jiang Li was standing in an open space, and at the same time, there were eight hundred disciples from various sects lying on the ground, their expressions varied. Some were struggling, some were joyful, and some were murderous, not knowing what choices they had made in the illusion.


    Dream Pure stood in front of Jiang Li, slightly apologetic, and said: "I didn''t know that the current Peoples Emperor was here, I apologize for my rudeness."The information from the Heavenly Secrets Tower was correct. Meng Chun indeed died under the Heavenly Tribulation. What appeared in front of Jiang Li now was merely a contingency she left behind before crossing the tribulation, a remnant thought.


    "Oh, not at all. I just barged into the secret realm and caused trouble for Senior Meng."


    Seeing Meng Chun hesitating, Jiang Li laughed and said, "If Senior Meng has something to say, feel free to speak up."


    Meng Chun said, "I have also met the Peoples Emperor of my time. He was a hero of his generation, but he was not like you, who seems like a banished immortal. Has the Jiuzhou world found the Immortal Ascension Ladder now?"


    "Not exactly, I just happened to break through to the Mahayana stage."


    Meng Chun''s pupils slightly contracted, as if the news of Jiang Li breaking through to the Mahayana stage was even more shocking than the appearance of the Immortal Ascension Ladder.


    "I thought the Mahayana stage was just a legend. It turns out that someone can really break through to the Mahayana stage."


    "Luck, just luck." Jiang Li didn''t say much on this topic, "Is Senior Meng setting up this illusion to test the youngsters'' resistance to beauty, treasures, and power?"


    "Yes. As long as they resist one of them, I consider it a pass, and they can enter the second layer."


    This was not hard to guess. First, there were beautiful women for free, then there were natural treasures as plentiful as freebies, and finally, one could dominate the world at the Foundation Establishment stage.


    In fact, if you think about it carefully, you will find many unreasonable things in the illusion, such as where the people who entered the secret realm together went, there are too many beautiful women, and other countries surrender too quickly, etc.


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    The magic of the illusion lies in making cultivators automatically ignore these unreasonable things, sinking deeper and deeper into the illusion, and finally unable to extricate themselves.


    "Uh¡ª¡ª"


    Qin Luan, who was lying on the ground, made an unclear sound, which was a sign of breaking the illusion.


    The time in the illusion is different from reality. After conversion, Qin Luan has been in the illusion for a month.


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    Seeing someone about to wake up, Meng Chun smiled slightly, "Fellow Daoist, let''s discuss the Dao after this secret realm ends."


    She showed a mysterious smile, leaving only one sentence and disappeared.


    "The next test might be very suitable for you."


    Although she didn''t know Jiang Li''s purpose, with his Mahayana cultivation, he could manipulate her secret realm at will, but he didn''t.


    Since the other party gave her face, she would not delve into his purpose.

 Chapter 32 – Lack of mood

    When Qin Luan woke up, he was a bit dazed. As he gradually regained his senses, he realized that everything he had just experienced was an illusion, which startled him.


    He had seen a weak woman asking for help and, moved by compassion, he had saved her. Similarly, out of sympathy for the people of the world, he wanted to unify the world, end the wars, and bring about a peaceful and prosperous era.


    Although he eventually quelled the chaos and established a new country, he knew very well that his so-called compassion was nothing but lust for the woman''s body!


    If he hadn''t firmly believed in his own philosophy of cultivation and refrained from consuming heavenly treasures, he might have been lost in the illusion.


    Qin Luan was an extremely intelligent person. He quickly understood what the secret realm was testing.


    When he saw that only he and Jiang Li were awake, he knew that they were the only two who had passed the first test of the secret realm.


    And this man named Jiang Li had woken up even earlier than him, which made him feel deeply impressed.


    "Brother Jiang, you really hide your true abilities well." He sincerely praised, despite his own boastful claims of being powerful and capable of protecting others.


    In his view, breaking through the secret realm in a month was already extremely fast, and no one of his generation and cultivation level should be able to surpass him.


    But the reality told him that he was not yet the best among his peers.


    He must not be arrogant.


    Breaking through the secret realm did not elevate Qin Luan''s state of mind. Instead, seeing Jiang Li, who was more outstanding than him, made his state of mind ascend to a higher level.


    "It''s all luck, just luck." Jiang Li laughed. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    What a humble man.


    Qin Luan admired Jiang Li even more.


    Jiang Li, feeling a bit bored, muttered to himself, "Could Elder Meng allow me to see how the others are performing in the illusion?"


    Not long after he spoke, the mist in the secret realm condensed into a smooth water mirror, showing the performances of the others in the illusion.


    Qin Luan thought this was a reward for waking up first, so he also leaned in to watch.


    The man who had been possessed was named Li Litong. The water mirror showed his illusion.


    The experiences in the illusion were all similar, all involving a pitiful young girl asking for help. However, the girl Jiang Li encountered was Meng Chun, the one Qin Luan encountered was another girl, and the one Li Litong encountered was yet another girl.


    After Li Litong saved the girl, he also followed her suggestion to unify the world and save the people. However, his methods were very violent, killing people like mowing grass, and he didn''t know how many swords he had broken.


    He believed that saving the people was the condition for passing the secret realm.


    Regardless of whether he was a Divine Transformation cultivator who had possessed a body, or if he had come here in his previous life, he couldn''t tell that this was an illusion!


    Li Litong''s cultivation level also gradually increased with his killing, approaching the limit of the Foundation Establishment stage.


    Jiang Li noticed that Li Litong''s cultivation method was related to absorbing Qi and blood. Killing could stimulate a person''s Qi and blood to the greatest extent and absorb it. This kind of cultivation method was very similar to the demonic path, but it couldn''t be equated.


    The demonic path was a philosophy, while cultivation methods were just cultivation methods.


    There were no demonic cultivation methods, only people who cultivated the demonic path.


    Most people who practiced slaughter cultivation methods chose to join law enforcement agencies or the military, while a small number of people chose to join sects, improving themselves through battles between sects.


    Li Litong belonged to the latter.


    Li Litong was like a fish in water in the illusion, with a large number of Qi Refining cultivators for him to improve his cultivation level.


    If he had joined the army in the Nine Provinces, he would undoubtedly be cannon fodder at the Foundation Establishment stage. But fighting against the army in the illusion, he was a war god!


    He seemed to return to the time when he was at the peak of Divine Transformation, admired by everyone!


    Li Litong also consumed heavenly treasures, but he was very cautious and didn''t consume much. It was obvious that he knew that relying solely on heavenly treasures would have side effects, and he would feel weak when breaking through in the later stages.


    He unified the world in twenty days and consolidated his rule in a month and a half. In the meantime, he also cultivated to the early stage of the Golden Elixir, but he didn''t see any sign of passing the test.


    But Li Litong wasn''t in a hurry. He enjoyed being admired by others, which was similar to his previous life.


    In addition to the nine imperial dynasties, there were hundreds of small countries in the Nine Provinces. The cultivation levels of these country lords were around the Divine Transformation stage.


    Two months later, because Li Litong didn''t indulge in the harem, the illusion judged that he hadn''t fallen into lust and he passed the test.


    Although Li Litong also liked beautiful women, he was practicing a cultivation method that required him to abstain from lust.


    What could he do? The strongest cultivation method he knew was the one that required him to abstain from lust. He was also desperate.


    However, upon closer examination, Li Litong did indeed have strong determination, which met the conditions for passing the test.


    When Li Litong woke up, he found that he was still in the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Realizing that he had just been in an illusion, he felt a bit empty.


    Seeing Jiang Li and Qin Luan watching the water mirror intently, he knew that he was only ranked third.


    This made him very unhappy. As a person who had possessed a body, he looked down on the Foundation Establishment cultivators and believed that he was naturally superior.


    Moreover, he wanted to be the first in this secret realm test and get the reward for the first place, which would be of great help for him to return to the Divine Transformation stage or even go further.


    But with his third-place performance in the first layer, if he wanted to be the overall first place, he would need to get the first place in the second layer with excellent performance.


    He wasn''t confident.


    With this in mind, his face turned fierce. They had all signed a life-and-death agreement before entering the secret realm. Even if something happened in the secret realm, the Zhou Dynasty wouldn''t hold them responsible!


    Bang¡ª


    Li Litong''s Qi and blood surged, he cut his palm, and formed two blood daggers with his blood. Like cannonballs, he charged at Jiang Li and Qin Luan.


    They were just two people with a slight advantage in state of mind. He didn''t care. Combat power was the foundation of a cultivator!


    He was very confident in his combat power!


    "Brother Jiang, be careful!" Qin Luan reacted quickly and shielded Jiang Li. He felt tremendous pressure. This man was more intimidating than Song Ying and Seven Kill Taoist. He might lose!


    Without saying a word, Jiang Li kicked Li Litong away. Not only did Qin Luan not react in time, but Li Litong himself also didn''t react!


    "How could someone with such a state of mind become a Divine Transformation cultivator? I really don''t know what kind of luck he had."


    Jiang Li sneered and ignored Li Litong, continuing to watch the water mirror.


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    This casual sentence, transmitted through voice transmission, revealed Li Litong''s biggest secret, causing him to tremble, sweat profusely, and feel extremely scared, as if he had just been fished out of the water.


    A Unity cultivator! This was a Unity cultivator!Jiang Li sensed Li Litong''s reaction with his divine consciousness and shook his head slightly. He had intended to point out the deficiencies in Li''s state of mind, but it seemed to be in vain.


    Due to the nature of the voice transmission, Qin Luan didn''t hear it. He just admired Jiang Li even more.


    "Brother Kong, what sect do you belong to that you can cultivate to such a strength?"


    In Qin Luan''s view, it was Jiang Li''s cultivation method that made him so strong.


    Jiang Li laughed and said, "Want to join my sect? It''s not impossible."


    Jiang Li didn''t deceive Qin Luan. With Qin Luan''s talent and state of mind, he could definitely become a candidate for the Peoples Emperor and compete for the next term.


    "Look, it''s now Song Ying''s illusion."


    Qin Luan wanted to say something else, but when he heard it was Song Ying''s illusion, he was intrigued and wanted to see what choice Song Ying would make.

 Chapter 33 – Arbitrarily

    Song Ying''s illusion was different from others. The person she saved was not a handsome man or a beautiful woman, but Qin Luan, who was only at the Qi Refining stage.


    In the illusion, Qin Luan claimed that as soon as he entered, he was suppressed to the Qi Refining stage and was now being chased by bandits. He could only rely on Song Ying for protection.


    Song Ying was so happy that she couldn''t close her mouth for a long time.


    After Song Ying unified the world, she shared the throne with Qin Luan, found all kinds of heavenly treasures for him to eat, and finally helped Qin Luan recover to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.


    Afterwards, Song Ying gave up the world and lived in seclusion in the mountains with Qin Luan.


    The illusion judged that Song Ying had resisted the temptation of power and passed the test.


    Qin Luan was stunned, seemingly unable to understand everything Song Ying had done in the illusion.


    Why? Wasn''t the enchantress trying to disturb his Dao heart?


    Why did she save him, why didn''t she eat the heavenly treasures, why did she give up the throne, why...


    Qin Luan shivered slightly, didn''t speak, and lost interest in watching the water mirror. He got up and walked away.


    He wanted to be alone.


    Afterwards, people passed the illusion one after another, but it took a long time. The Seven Kill Taoist, who Qin Luan had high hopes for, took a year to pass. Others took even longer, and some even died of old age in the illusion before they came out. Obviously, these people couldn''t pass.


    The voice of Meng Chun came from the sky.


    "All members have left the illusion. The top 100 fastest can enter the next level. Others have failed the challenge and leave the illusion."


    Meng Chun didn''t care about the objections of those who ranked lower, and directly drove seven-eighths of the people out of the illusion.


    "Now announce the ranking of the first level test."


    For some reason, Jiang Li heard a schadenfreude in Meng Chun''s voice.


    It was probably an illusion caused by the distortion of the sound.


    "First place, Peoples Emperor Jiang Li."


    "Second place, Qin Luan."


    "Third place, Li Litong."


    "Fourth place, Song Ying."


    "Fifth place, Li Fugui, note, is the Seven Kill Taoist."


    ...


    "One hundredth place..."


    When the name "Peoples Emperor Jiang Li" was read out, the crowd exploded like a lit powder keg.


    The first place was Peoples Emperor Jiang Li?


    People''s first reaction was that there was a mistake in the secret realm, but then they realized that the owner of the secret realm had fallen eight hundred years ago and didn''t know Peoples Emperor Jiang Li at all!


    It could only be that the real Jiang Peoples Emperor had come here!


    Thinking of this, people''s hearts were burning. Who cared about the second level test, they were all looking for Jiang Li.


    The reactions of Qin Luan and Li Litong were the greatest. Qin Luan was standing next to Jiang Li. Now when he saw Jiang Li, he no longer dared to be careless and became cautious.


    Li Litong was even more torn between whether to shamelessly flatter Jiang Li or to pretend not to care and show his integrity, hoping to impress Jiang Li.


    Suddenly, a wave of sleepiness surged up, and even the excitement of having Jiang Peoples Emperor right next to them couldn''t resist this sudden sleepiness.


    Jiang Li was fine, but he felt that this sleepiness was related to the second level, so he took out a bed and quilt from his storage ring and comfortably entered the dream.


    Everyone was surprised to find that they were at the junction of mountains and seas. There were steep mountains on the left and vast seas on the right. Moreover, after they entered the dream, they actually saw other people.


    Could it be that the dreams were connected?


    Li Litong knew what was going on, but he disdained to explain to a group of people at the Foundation Establishment stage.


    "It''s the Dao of Dreams." The Seven Kill Taoist, who had seen a lot, figured out what was happening.


    "Everyone, stop arguing, listen to Li Fugui!" Someone maintained order, making the Seven Kill Taoist''s veins bulge. Who was the one who shouted that, I''ll kill him!


    Oh, it was Qin Luan. Well, that''s fine.


    The Seven Kill Taoist calmed down and continued, "I''ve heard from my elders that there''s a rare cultivation method called the Dao of Dreams. You can cultivate in your sleep, and when you fight enemies, you can force them to fall asleep and pull them into your dream to fight. It''s very similar to the current situation."


    Jiang Li nodded. The Seven Kill Taoist was right, but he didn''t mention the most critical point.


    He didn''t know if he really didn''t know or if he was deliberately hiding it.


    "Now announce the second level test."


    Meng Chun''s voice echoed again in the dark space. This time, Jiang Li was sure she was gloating.


    "There are now one hundred cultivators entering the dream. Here, you can imagine how powerful you are!"


    "Please fight, the last one standing will be the winner!"


    Everyone was confused. The last sentence was easy to understand, it was just a fight. But what did "you can imagine how powerful you are" mean?


    Did it mean that you could be as strong as you thought you were?


    The Seven Kill Taoist secretly clicked his tongue.


    Some people vaguely understood what Meng Chun meant. They lifted a distant mountain with their hand, and the mountain was actually lifted by them!


    "How is this possible!"


    When others saw this, they also understood what Meng Chun meant.


    This was a dream, and they could do whatever they wanted!How strong you are depends entirely on your imagination!


    "Golden Elixir! I''ve broken through to the Golden Elixir stage!" Someone imagined themselves as a Golden Elixir cultivator, overjoyed that they had truly broken through the Foundation Establishment stage and become a Golden Elixir cultivator, and even a top-tier Golden Elixir cultivator with a completed elixir!


    "What''s so great about the Golden Elixir stage, watch me break through to the Elemental Infant stage!" Someone dismissed the Golden Elixir stage, imagining themselves as an Elemental Infant expert, skipping the Golden Elixir stage and directly becoming an Elemental Infant!


    "All you know is breaking through stages, watch my roc true form!" After saying that, the person transformed into a roc of unknown length, plunging into the vast ocean like a sharp sword, turning into a roc fish that stirred up the sea!


    "What''s so good about the demon race, come, let''s manifest the world!"


    "Come and fight!"


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    The roc fish surged out of the ocean, transforming from a roc into a peng, stirring up a huge storm, and battling with the giant who was as tall as the heavens and the earth.


    At this moment, the Golden Elixir and Elemental Infant stages were all dust, not worth mentioning. The battle between the roc and the person manifesting the world was no less intense than a life-and-death battle between Unity stage cultivators!


    With the roc and the person manifesting the world as examples, everyone truly understood the meaning of pure dreams.


    In an instant, the scene was in chaos. There were long-lost members of the Sun Chasing tribe pulling at the Golden Crow, both wanting to have a tug-of-war.


    Some people held mountains to fill the sea, some transformed into true dragons and roared, some shouted loudly and shattered the nine heavens, some were like walking tribulations, leaving scorched earth wherever they went.


    Everyone was having a great time, even forgetting about Jiang Li.


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    Being able to become stronger as one wished, to become anything, was simply every cultivator''s dream!


    "I, the true dragon, control the four seas, who can be stronger than me!" The person who transformed into a true dragon was extremely arrogant. This was the lord of the four seas, a genuine Tribulation Crossing stage powerhouse!


    He was a body refining cultivator, and even the best medicinal bath he had used was diluted many times with flood dragon blood. Now, taking advantage of the opportunity to dream, he directly transformed himself into a true dragon, making him extremely proud!


    "True dragon, you are nothing but a speck of dust in the hands of the controller of my heavenly tribulation!" The person controlling the thunder tribulation sneered, a thunder tribulation struck down, causing the true dragon to be severely injured.


    "Is that all?" The person who transformed into a true dragon also responded with a sneer, his injuries quickly healed. The true dragon was known for its strong body, so its recovery speed was naturally extremely fast.


    The person controlling the thunder tribulation was furious: "How dare a little mudfish face the heavenly might!"


    The person who transformed into a true dragon was also angry when he heard this: "If the heavenly might is at this level, then I will rebel against the heavens!"


    The two of them really started fighting, the dragon''s roar and the thunder''s rumble mixed together, extremely terrifying.

 Chapter 34 – Heaven Severing Seven Kill Stele

    The True Dragon was undergoing the Thunder Tribulation, its range was so wide that countless people were affected. A Golden Crow was sent flying by a sweep of the dragon''s tail, a man of the Dharma Characteristic was hit by the dragon''s horn, a member of the Sun Chasing Clan was charred by the Thunder Tribulation, and a Roc was numbed by the electricity in the sea...


    Those who were affected were also angry. Everyone was in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, who was weaker than whom? Just because you two have a rich imagination, you want to act like big shots here!


    The man of the Dharma Characteristic and the Roc exchanged glances and formed a temporary alliance.


    The man of the Dharma Characteristic grabbed the tail of the Roc, spun around twice on the spot, and then swung it towards the True Dragon, directly breaking the dragon''s horn.


    Someone lifted up a group of mountains and threw them at the person controlling the Thunder Tribulation, only to be shattered by the heavenly thunder.


    "You think these little mountains can hurt me... Puff!"


    Hidden among the mountains was a Golden Crow, soaring like the sun, burning the shoulder of the person controlling the Thunder Tribulation!


    Seeing the little guys fighting so flamboyantly, Jiang Li fell into thought.


    Was his own fighting style too plain? Just a punch, should he also do something fancy? Like wielding the Xuanyuan Sword as a front?


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    Seven Kill Taoist was desperately operating the Seven Kill Stele with his mind, seven swords filled with killing intent cut through the space, he shouted: "Heaven creates all things and people, people have nothing to do with heaven, kill kill kill kill kill kill kill!"


    Seven Kill Taoist loved the Seven Kill Stele and often collected related legends, so the Seven Kill Stele he imagined had great power, just like a real immortal artifact.


    Imagination is also based on one''s own cognition. He had only heard of the great power of the Tribulation Crossing stage, but he didn''t know how to break through the Tribulation Crossing stage. He could only imagine himself as a cultivator who had just entered the Unity stage, his level was probably the same as that of the Daoist Xuan Ai, which was very exaggerated, so he couldn''t exert the real power of the Seven Kill Stele. Even so, a Unity stage cultivator with an immortal artifact was still very terrifying.


    "Li Fugui, what are you pretending to be? Do you really think you are Seven Kill Taoist?" Qin Luan mocked at the side. He didn''t imagine wildly, but kept imagining what his situation would be like after forming the Golden Elixir, and what kind of Golden Elixir would be most suitable for him.


    Just on this point, he was going to surpass everyone present.


    Seven Kill Taoist was furious when he heard Qin Luan still calling him by his vulgar name, but when he saw that Qin Luan was only at the Golden Elixir stage, he calmed down. He, as a Unity stage cultivator, didn''t need to compete with a Golden Elixir stage guy.


    He casually swung a sword of killing intent, intending to cut off Qin Luan''s meddling tongue!


    "Seven Kill Taoist, how dare you!" Song Ying shouted, throwing out a phantom blue lotus to block the sword intent.


    Jiang Li looked strange, because now Song Ying was wearing the Taoist robe of the World of Mortals Pure Land, using the meaning of the blue lotus as a weapon, very much like Goddess Jing Xin.


    Song Ying did indeed admire Goddess Jing Xin, so in the dream, she became like Goddess Jing Xin, but she had never seen Goddess Jing Xin''s appearance, so she had to cover her pretty face with a veil to add a sense of mystery.


    "Hehe, what dare I not do!" Facing Song Ying at the Unity stage, Seven Kill Taoist became serious. Today, he must cut off Qin Luan''s tongue, even if the Peoples Emperor comes, he can''t stop it, I mean it!


    The Seven Kill Stele shone brightly, the sword intent was everywhere, and the True Dragon that was fighting with others was hung up and lost several dragon scales, and a hundred thousand mountains were cut in half, separating the mountain top and the foot.


    The power of the sword intent that Song Ying and Qin Luan faced was even more imaginable.


    Song Ying used layers of blue lotus to protect the two of them, but after all, it was not really displayed by Goddess Jing Xin, the defense was limited, and in the end, she was defeated and was hit by the Seven Kill sword intent.


    Fortunately, there was the protection of the blue lotus, otherwise, Qin Luan would have been cut into meat by the boundless sword intent.


    Jiang Li used spiritual energy to dissolve the impact of Qin Luan and Song Ying, allowing them to land safely.


    Qin Luan and Song Ying saw that it was Jiang Li who saved them, knowing that Jiang Li was the Peoples Emperor, and quickly thanked the Peoples Emperor for saving their lives.


    Jiang Li waved his hand: "It''s not a life-saving, you can''t die in a dream."


    He thought for a while and said, "But there is great fear and great opportunity between life and death, maybe it''s good to let you experience it once?"


    Song Ying quickly refused, but Qin Luan looked eager to try, as if he wanted to experience death.


    "Haha, just kidding, don''t try this kind of thing randomly."


    "You''re quite angry." Jiang Li turned around and said to Seven Kill Taoist with a smile.


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor." Seven Kill Taoist bowed slightly, his attitude was not too respectful, "I just wanted to test my potential."


    Seven Kill Taoist was the fifth one to wake up, he knew Qin Luan, Li Litong, Song Ying, it was not difficult to judge that the changed Jiang Li was the Peoples Emperor.


    Jiang Li sighed, changed back to his original appearance: "I shouldn''t have told the truth to Dream Senior, how about it, do you want to fight with me?"


    Jiang Li could see the eagerness in Seven Kill Taoist''s eyes.


    "Please instruct me, Peoples Emperor."


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    Seven Kill Taoist was now in the Unity stage, holding the Heaven Severing Seven Kill Stele, and had easily defeated Song Ying and Qin Luan. He suddenly felt that no one was his match and harbored the intention to challenge Jiang Li.


    Jiang Li was not annoyed. It was normal for young people to be ignorant of their limitations. When he was in the Foundation Establishment stage, he would also dare to challenge the previous Peoples Emperor.


    Moreover, compared to everyone''s respect for him, he preferred to be challenged.


    The Heaven Severing Seven Kill Stele trembled slightly, releasing a sword intent that shattered the air. For a moment, the area around Seven Kill Taoist turned into a vacuum.


    Fortunately, Seven Kill Taoist was now in the Unity stage, able to complete the internal circulation, not needing to exchange oxygen with the outside world, otherwise he would suffocate to death.


    The Heaven Severing Seven Kill Stele transformed into seven immortal swords, vertically suspended beside Seven Kill Taoist. Seven Kill Taoist grabbed one of the immortal swords and shouted the word "Kill"!


    This sword had no anomalies, but Qin Luan on the side saw that Jiang Li clearly did not move forward, but he was constantly approaching Seven Kill Taoist!


    He immediately reacted and exclaimed, "This sword has severed the space between Seven Kill Taoist and Jiang Peoples Emperor, causing the distance between the two to get closer and closer!"


    What a sharp blade it was. Qin Luan knew very little about the Heaven Severing Seven Kill Stele, let alone its ability to transform into seven immortal swords, and even less about its legend of severing a corner of the immortal world!


    Facing this sword, Jiang Li did not dodge or avoid it. He extended his thumb and index finger, lightly pinching the Seven Kill Immortal Sword as if holding a feather.


    Seven Kill Taoist widened his eyes, unable to believe this scene.


    According to his thoughts, even if he couldn''t injure Jiang Peoples Emperor, he should at least put some pressure on him. How could he easily pinch the immortal sword!


    This was the immortal sword transformed by the Heaven Severing Seven Kill Stele!


    "Hmm, quite impressive. A typical Unity stage cultivator can''t withstand this sword, let alone injure a Tribulation Crossing stage cultivator, not to mention injuring me."


    Jiang Li commented, exerted force with his two fingers, lightly tossed, and threw the immortal sword along with the stunned Seven Kill Taoist behind him.

 Chapter 35 – No need to talk about morality when dealing with the Peoples Emperor, lets go together

    The movements of Seven Kill Taoist were too grand, startling the other people who were engrossed in their battles.


    They looked towards Jiang Li, understanding that he was the current Peoples Emperor. If it were in the past, they would have certainly greeted Jiang Li with a heart full of admiration. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Now, although they still admired Jiang Li and knew that he was very strong, they felt that they were also strong and could possibly fight against the extraterrestrial demons. Under this thought, their admiration for Jiang Li decreased significantly.


    Even Li Litong, who had possessed another''s body, shared this thought. He was now a late-stage Unity cultivator, feeling unprecedentedly inflated, believing that even if the extraterrestrial demons attacked, he could fight back.


    "Everyone, don''t you want to be guided by Jiang Peoples Emperor? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"


    The thrown Seven Kill Taoist stabilized his body, inciting the crowd, giving the restless people a reason.


    Jiang Li responded with a smile, "Sure."


    He then said to Qin Luan and Song Ying, "You two can also join them and fight against me."


    Song Ying hesitated a bit. She hadn''t gained temporary power and was still in awe of Jiang Li, not daring to make a move.


    Moreover, she thought that Jiang Li was annoyed at the people''s disrespect towards him and was being sarcastic.


    But Qin Luan knew that Jiang Li was taking this opportunity to guide them.


    It was already not easy to meet Jiang Li, and to receive his guidance was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If they missed this, they would regret it for the rest of their lives.


    "You''re so stupid, Jiang Peoples Emperor wants to guide us, and you''re refusing!"


    Only then did Song Ying realize that Jiang Li wasn''t being sarcastic out of anger, but genuinely wanted to guide them. She quickly pulled Qin Luan into the eager crowd.


    The first to make a move was surprisingly Li Litong. He had been kicked away by Jiang Li before and thought that Jiang Li was bullying him because of his cultivation level, which annoyed him. Now that he had obtained power that he couldn''t even imagine in his previous life, he naturally wanted to take revenge.


    He imagined himself fighting against the world, killing thousands of enemies, gaining a massive amount of blood energy, which allowed him to reach the late stage of Unity.


    At this moment, his blood energy was rolling behind him, like a vast ocean, breaking through the sky. His previous two blood blades evolved into two machetes, capable of splitting mountains and seas, with an astonishing momentum!


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor, please guide me!"


    Jiang Li no longer maintained his Foundation Establishment stage, returning to his original strength, and kicked again.


    Two paths crossed, sticking to Li Litong''s chest, wanting to protect himself, but facing Jiang Li''s kick, he still flew far away.


    "Brother Litong, let me help you!"


    The Four-clawed True Dragon rushed into Li Litong''s sea of blood energy, causing dragon blood to gush out and dragon power to surge. Even the broken dragon horn grew back.


    The dragon clan had a strong physical body and vigorous blood energy. Now in the sea of blood energy, they forcibly raised the strength of their physical body to another level.


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    Li Litong once again used his blood energy to condense two blades, attacking Jiang Li together with the True Dragon.


    Jiang Li was not polite, snatching the blood energy blades, casually grabbing Li Litong''s shoulders with both hands, lightly exerting force to dislocate his two arms, and kicked him away again.


    Li Litong flew horizontally, continuously crashing into three large mountains before he exhausted his strength and fainted.


    Facing the fierce attack of the Four-clawed True Dragon, Jiang Li smashed three of its reverse scales with a punch, causing the True Dragon to howl in pain.


    "The human race also has body refining techniques. There are Dragon and Tiger Arhats in Mount Sumeru who can subdue True Dragons, and Zhang Konghu in the Peoples Emperor Palace who can resist thunder tribulations with his physical body. Why insist on a foreign body?"


    Jiang Li grabbed the dragon horn and threw it into the crowd, causing chaos.


    After being guided by Jiang Li, the True Dragon suddenly realized that he had been blindly pursuing high-purity flood dragon and dragon blood, wanting to turn himself into a dragon man. But humans and dragons have different body structures, how could they perfectly fit together.


    He transformed from a dragon to a human, deeply bowed to Jiang Li, and decided to rethink the path of body refining after leaving the secret realm.


    Just now, everyone had fought against each other and knew that Li Litong and the Four-clawed Golden Dragon were very strong, able to rank in the top ten among them. However, even so, they were still defeated by Jiang Li in one move.


    They put away their arrogance, knowing that it was impossible to defeat Jiang Li with just one or two people. They couldn''t even make him move his feet. Only if everyone attacked together could they possibly defeat Jiang Li.


    "There''s no need for righteousness when dealing with the Peoples Emperor, let''s all attack together!"


    Someone in the crowd shouted, and the people who were ready to move instinctively used their strongest skills to attack Jiang Li together.


    Qin Luan saw clearly that it was Seven Kill Taoist who had shouted just now. After shouting, he hid in the crowd, pretending it had nothing to do with him.


    The Golden Crow was blazing, like a big sun in the sky, instantly evaporating the moisture in the air!


    The people of the Zhuri clan got ready to run, their legs tense and powerful, rushing towards Jiang Li at a speed that left afterimages. Their huge bodies running was like Mount Sumeru moving at high speed, with astonishing power!


    The Kun fish leaped out of the vast ocean, transformed into a Golden Peng, its 108,000 golden feathers fluttering, the magnificent and ancient runes demonstrating the mystery of transformation. The Peng''s beak was sharp, and a poke on a Unity cultivator would leave a bloody hole!


    The person of the Dharma Realm stood tall, able to cover the sky with a stretch of his hand. His pair of iron fan-like hands pressed down, as if the sky was collapsing!


    Seven Kill Taoist spat out a mouthful of essence blood, driving seven immortal swords. Earth, fire, wind, and thunder circulated at the tip of the sword, as if wanting to reshape this world!


    The person controlling the thunder tribulation held the heavenly constitution in his mouth, commanding the immortal tribulation clouds to condense above Jiang Li. The silver tribulation thunder was awe-inspiring, able to induce the heart demon of the person undergoing the tribulation, making the person succumb to the heart demon, exhausted from fighting against the heavenly thunder, ending up in ashes!


    The person controlling the thunder tribulation was the strongest person in the crowd in terms of imagination. In the previous chaotic battle, he could still gain the upper hand against many opponents, and he openly mocked others for being weak.


    Seeing these varied attacks, Jiang Li''s mouth curled up. They were really a lively bunch.


    "I really envy you guys for still having dreams, unlike me, who can''t think of anyone stronger than myself."


    Jiang Li sighed, as if he didn''t see these attacks, but was self-pitying and self-blaming.


    Although he was in a dream, Jiang Li didn''t become stronger. The reason was that he couldn''t think of any changes that could make him stronger than he currently was. Indeed, he knew about things like two-dimensional foils and mathematical rate weapons, but knowing the concept was useless without understanding the principle. He wasn''t some genius physicist who understood these things.


    As for becoming a True Immortal, he was only one step away from entering the Immortal Realm and transforming his spiritual energy into immortal power. But he couldn''t imagine what immortal power looked like.


    Moreover, even if a True Immortal came, he was confident he could defeat them.


    As for becoming a member of a certain race, ever since he reached the Mahayana stage, the title of the strongest race had fallen on the human race, and no one could shake it.


    As for mastering certain divine powers, he could imagine things like the universe in a sleeve, or turning beans into soldiers, but these seemed more like life skills to him. They made it more convenient to store and move things, but they couldn''t make him stronger.


    As for mastering any immortal tools, he felt that the large halberd stored in his storage ring was the most useful. Because there were no enemies worth using it against, the halberd had gathered dust.


    As for mastering any rules, crossing the thunder tribulation was as easy as taking a bath for him. The rules of time and space were too difficult for him to imagine.


    "How melancholic."


    Upon hearing Jiang Peoples Emperor''s troubles, people''s actions became even more intense. Even Song Ying, who admired the Peoples Emperor the most, felt an urge to hit someone.


    It was so infuriating!

 Chapter 36 – Point out

    The Golden Crow screeched, like a second sun, setting the grass and trees ablaze wherever it passed, creating a hell of flames.


    Jiang Li was not afraid of this temperature at all, not even a drop of sweat fell from him. He sidestepped and seized the roots of the Golden Crow''s wings, letting it flutter.


    "You seem to be practicing a technique that comprehends the power of Yang by visualizing the Great Sun. The technique is good, but you only focus on the Golden Crow as the ultimate Yang species, without considering that the world is made up of Yin and Yang. The Golden Crow is just a part of the Yang side, not the whole. Go, seek other Yang objects."


    Jiang Li threw the Golden Crow towards the man of the Dharma Realm, who was pressing down on Jiang Li with a giant handprint. The palm of his hand was suddenly scorched by the Great Sun, and he subconsciously retracted it.


    Jiang Li released his spiritual energy, forming a giant handprint that gripped the wrist of the man from the Dharma Realm. With a slight twist, the man cried out in pain.


    "The Dharma Realm is well-imagined, with both offense and defense. But a strong exterior is just to cover up the weakness inside. You can''t endure hardship or pain, how can you cultivate? Hard cultivation damages the foundation, while light cultivation makes it difficult to comprehend the Great Dao. Only a combination of the two is the right path. Fight more with others, getting beaten is also cultivation."


    The man from the Dharma Realm fell to the ground in pain. Everyone felt a darkness before their eyes as they were crushed by his huge body. They quickly used their divine powers to drill small holes in his body and flew out from the holes, cursing him for being more of a hindrance than a help.


    The roc reacted the fastest, flapping its wings and soaring up, narrowly avoiding the man from the Dharma Realm.


    He had lost his parents at a young age and had gone through many hardships to become a core disciple of his sect. He was not afraid of pain, so Jiang Li''s previous methods were useless against him.


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    He didn''t believe that Jiang Li would not dodge or evade his huge body charging over.


    "Admiring the roc, longing for freedom, not bad."


    Jiang Li saw that this person was different from the previous True Dragon and Golden House. He transformed into a roc because the roc was free and easy. In the sea, it could transform into a Kun fish to compete with the True Dragon, and in the sky, it could transform into a roc to soar. If the Kylin was free, he would admire the Kylin. If the Peoples Emperor was free, he would want to be the Peoples Emperor!


    "But the laws of the Great Zhou are strict, not suitable for you. Go find a place where martial arts are respected, it will be more beneficial for your cultivation."


    Jiang Li didn''t dodge at all. He pressed down on the roc''s beak with one hand, and the whole head was pressed into the ground. More than half of the body was sticking out of the ground, looking very comical.


    Next, Jiang Li gave pointers to the others one by one, defeating them in the process. From beginning to end, he didn''t move a step, and even only used one hand, the other hand was always behind his back.


    The people of the Sun Chasing Tribe, Seven Kill Taoist, Song Ying, and others, none of them could withstand a single move from Jiang Li.


    The only ones standing in front of Jiang Li now were the man controlling the Tribulation Lightning and Qin Luan.


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor, take this move!"


    The man controlling the Tribulation Lightning had been gathering his strength during this time. The dark clouds above Jiang Li''s head were as dark as ink, as if they were not composed of water vapor, but of pitch-black heavenly lightning!


    His sect was known for its lightning techniques. As the youngest disciple of the sect leader, he naturally mastered lightning techniques, especially the heavenly lightning.


    Among the heavenly lightning, he believed that the Heart Demon Immortal Lightning was the most threatening and difficult to cross. Who could fight against the Heart Demon while also dealing with the powerful Immortal Lightning?


    He believed that no one could!


    "So it''s the Heart Demon Immortal Lightning, this little guy has some ideas."


    Jiang Li, who had experienced crossing the Immortal Tribulation fifteen times, recognized what kind of Tribulation Lightning this was at a glance.


    "But the power is a bit lacking."


    Jiang Li reached out and grabbed the man controlling the Tribulation Lightning. The two of them were in the range of the Heart Demon Immortal Lightning.


    It was an iron law in the cultivation world that only one person could cross the Tribulation Lightning. The more people there were, the greater the power of the Tribulation Lightning.


    The man controlling the Tribulation Lightning widened his eyes in shock. He found that he couldn''t control the Tribulation Lightning, and the power of the Heart Demon Heavenly Lightning began to expand uncontrollably!


    Boom!


    The sound of the falling lightning echoed throughout the space, causing everyone who heard it to shiver. One could imagine the power of the Tribulation Lightning faced by the two people in the center.


    At the very least, the man controlling the Tribulation Lightning was scared and trembling.


    Even Meng Chun, who was watching the excitement from behind the scenes, was startled.


    Jiang Li faced this overwhelming Tribulation Lightning without panic, even yawning.


    He alone bore the double Tribulation Lightning, only letting the man controlling the Tribulation Lightning face the Heart Demon.


    "Hmm, I don''t feel anything." Jiang Li smacked his lips, feeling that the Tribulation Lightning was not strong enough. The strongest Tribulation Lightning imagined by the man controlling the Tribulation Lightning was nothing more than that to him.


    It''s no wonder, his sect was just a small sect in a corner of the Great Zhou, and he knew very little about the Tribulation Lightning faced by the Tribulation Crossing and Mahayana stages. For example, he probably only knew a "like heavenly might, invincible" evaluation of the Mixed Yuan Immortal Mortal Lightning. As for where this Tribulation Lightning was strong, he couldn''t imagine.


    Jiang Li also pulled over Qin Luan, who was looking confused.


    The power of the Tribulation Lightning increased fourfold!


    Qin Luan panicked for a moment, but quickly calmed down and focused on fighting the Heart Demon. He believed that Jiang Peoples Emperor was just letting him face the Heart Demon, not the terrifying falling lightning.


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    "Hmm, it''s a bit itchy." Jiang Li bore the fourfold Tribulation Lightning, but still felt it was lacking. However, he didn''t pull anyone else over, letting the people around him breathe a sigh of relief.


    The others were not experienced enough, letting them face the Heart Demon was premature.


    He couldn''t just destroy the flowers of the Nine Provinces because he wanted the Tribulation Lightning to massage him.


    Jiang Li felt that he had a good sense of the overall situation.


    The man controlling the Tribulation Lightning closed his eyes tightly, trembling slightly. He was helpless in the face of the Heart Demon.


    Jiang Li slapped him on the back of his head, pulling him out of the Heart Demon.


    "Little guy, you only know how to let others face the Heart Demon, but you''re useless when you face the Heart Demon yourself. After you go back, you need to think about how to fight the Heart Demon."


    The man finally came back to his senses from the fear of facing the Heart Demon. Hearing Jiang Li say this, he hesitated for a moment and asked, "Jiang Peoples Emperor, why didn''t you fall into the Heart Demon?"


    The Heart Demon cannot be avoided. Once there is a trigger to stimulate the Heart Demon, cultivators can only face the Heart Demon, there is no second way to resolve it.


    He believed that even Jiang Peoples Emperor could not be an exception!


    "Probably because I scared the Heart Demon before, so it doesn''t dare to come out to see me." Jiang Li thought for a moment and explained.


    At that time, the inner demon transformed into the previous Peoples Emperors, shouting, "No need for chivalry, let''s stand shoulder to shoulder!" Then, it was beaten to a pulp by itself, crying for mercy.


    It''s quite similar to the present situation.


    The man fell silent. The strength of Jiang Peoples Emperor truly exceeded his imagination.


    Making the inner demon scared, who is the real inner demon here?


    He thanked Jiang Li for his guidance and quietly retreated.


    Before leaving, he glanced at Qin Luan, who was still battling his inner demon, with great envy.


    If he had Qin Luan''s state of mind, he might also receive the attention of Jiang Peoples Emperor.


    It''s laughable that before entering the secret realm, he had the audacity to compare himself with Qin Luan. Now it seems, he still has a long way to go.

 Chapter 37 – Conditions for the birth of a new soul

    Qin Luan surprisingly managed to break through his inner demons, causing astonishment among the onlookers.


    For a Foundation Establishment cultivator to break through his inner demons was a feat few in the entire Jiuzhou could achieve. How could there be such a huge gap among cultivators of the same stage?


    Song Ying blinked her eyes in delight.


    After being lectured by Jiang Li and having their dreams turn into nightmares, they dared not act strangely anymore. The roc transformed as it should, the Law Manifestation World was retracted as it should, and the Zhiru clansmen returned to the human race as they should.


    Before entering the secret realm, Qin Luan had seen Jiang Li alone and had taken the initiative to accompany him. Jiang Li had felt that this person was kind-hearted. Now that he could break through his inner demons, it further proved his good temperament.


    In Jiang Li''s view, Qin Luan indeed qualified to be a candidate for the Peoples Emperor. Both his aptitude and temperament were outstanding.


    As for whether he could become a real candidate for the Peoples Emperor or even the Peoples Emperor, it would depend on his future fortune.


    Jiang Li asked, "What was your inner demon?" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "When I was a child, my master often left me alone in the observatory. It was so dark that it seemed haunted, and I was scared."


    "So your inner demon was a ghost?"


    "No, my inner demon was my master, Yuan Wuxing. Just now, the inner demon took his form, and I beat him up."


    Jiang Li thought to himself, ''Well, your master stopped me at the entrance of Qingcheng Mansion, and you stopped me at the entrance of the secret realm. Do you two master and disciple only know how to find me?''


    "As for you, it''s not so much giving advice as giving a suggestion. Being steady is a good thing, but at your age, you should have more vitality." Jiang Li saw that in the dream, Qin Luan was steadily advancing to the next stage, and felt that he was too mature.


    However, this was just a suggestion. Being mature and steady was not a bad thing, and becoming more vibrant didn''t necessarily mean that cultivation would go more smoothly.


    "The test is over. Based on the performance in these two tests, I will reward the top thirty." The voice of Meng Chun sounded, indicating that the secret realm was about to close.


    Everyone hurriedly bowed to Jiang Li and said in unison, "Thank you for your guidance, Peoples Emperor. We will keep it in mind!"


    Everyone didn''t have much desire for the rewards of the secret realm. Receiving guidance from the Peoples Emperor once was better than receiving rewards from the secret realm ten times.


    When the rewards of the secret realm were distributed, people would be separated to prevent them from seeing each other''s rewards and fighting for them after leaving the secret realm.


    "Did Elder Meng enjoy the view?"


    Jiang Li saw Meng Chun again and asked with a smile.


    Meng Chun said gloomily, "Not really. I thought I could see the legendary Mahayana stage, but you didn''t show your true power at all!"


    "Haha, there''s no choice. Except for that little guy who became a real dragon and has the strength of a Tribulation Crossing stage body, the others are at most Unity stage. I can''t use my full strength against them, can I? It would leave a psychological shadow on them. What if I become their inner demon? Then their cultivation would be difficult."


    Jiang Li explained with a big laugh.


    The Tribulation Crossing stage has many mysteries, far beyond the imagination of a group of beginners in cultivation. They can imagine a rough Unity stage at most. Even Li Litong, who was once at the Divine Transformation stage, found it hard to understand what the real Tribulation Crossing stage was. In the end, he could only imagine himself at the peak of Unity.


    Only that person who transformed into a real dragon, by relying on his physical body, barely touched the edge of the Tribulation Crossing stage.


    Meng Chun also laughed and said, "That''s true. Then why don''t you let me try the power of the Mahayana stage?"


    Meng Chun was a top-notch powerhouse who was just a step away from the Tribulation Crossing stage. She had seen many Tribulation Crossing stage experts make their moves, so she naturally could imagine what the real Tribulation Crossing stage was.


    Jiang Li laughed and said, "Elder Meng, feel free."


    ...


    Meng Chun used the Dao of Dreams and the Dao of Illusion in the dream. The combination of the two could reverse Yin and Yang, turn the unreal into reality, and create a myriad of wonderful spells layer upon layer. However, she still couldn''t escape the fate of being broken by Jiang Li with one hand.


    Jiang Li still easily defeated Meng Chun.


    "No wonder the Mahayana stage, which is even rarer than the number of ascensions to immortality, is so powerful."


    It was a well-known fact that there was a Mahayana stage above the Tribulation Crossing stage.


    When the Immortal Ascension Ladder still existed, one only needed to cultivate to the Tribulation Crossing stage to ascend. There was absolutely no need to stay in Jiuzhou and cultivate to the Mahayana stage. Wasn''t it better to ascend to the Immortal World and cultivate immortal power? But after the Immortal Ascension Ladder disappeared, people had to turn around and think about how to cultivate to the Mahayana stage.


    As a result, they found that cultivating to the Mahayana stage was much more difficult than ascending. So much so that after the Immortal Ascension Ladder disappeared, only Jiang Li had cultivated to the Mahayana stage!


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor is the first place. According to the reward rules, you can make any request to me. Tell me, what do you want me to do? Do you want my cultivation method ''Great Dream for a Thousand Autumns''? Do you want me to tell you about the past? Or do you... want me?"


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    Jiang Li laughed and ignored Meng Chun''s teasing, "Elder Meng, what are you talking about? I broke the rules of the secret realm by coming uninvited. How could the Peoples Emperor compete with the Foundation Establishment cultivators for opportunities? Elder Meng, why don''t you remove me and let the second place become the first place, and the third place become the second place."


    "As a return for Elder Meng not pursuing my intrusion into the secret realm, why don''t you make a request that I can help with?"


    Seeing Jiang Li ignoring her teasing, Meng Chun was a bit disappointed, but Jiang Li''s following words made her happy again.


    She asked expectantly, "Can you let me leave the secret realm and return to Jiuzhou?"


    Jiang Li thought for a while and shook his head, "Not now."


    "I see." Meng Chun was a bit disappointed again, "Hmm? Not now?"


    Jiang Li explained seriously, "Elder Meng, you are well aware of your situation. Now you are just a remnant thought attached to the mysterious secret realm. You need to gather the three souls and seven spirits to leave the secret realm."


    "Peoples Emperor Jiang, you don''t need to comfort me. My main body has failed to cross the tribulation and has gone to reincarnation. Where can I gather the three souls and seven spirits?"


    If there was no hope, Jiang Li wouldn''t say more. But once he said it, he must be somewhat confident.


    "Elder Meng, your remnant thought is the clearest in mind among all the remnant thoughts I have seen. According to my deduction, as long as Elder Meng maintains this state for another two hundred years, she will be able to give birth to a soul in the void and become a new life independent of the Great Dream Scholar!"


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    Jiang Li spoke with great certainty, giving Meng Chun hope.The birth of most life forms is the result of the continuous reincarnation of souls, but there are exceptions. When an object is nourished by a sufficient amount of spiritual energy, the essence of the sun and the moon, and other substances containing spirituality, over time, it will give birth to spiritual intelligence, and thus a new soul.


    However, this process is extremely lengthy, measured in units of ten thousand years. But Meng Chun is a remnant thought, which can be considered as having spiritual intelligence, so the time to give birth to a soul can be greatly shortened!


    This was the conclusion Jiang Li came to while studying which direction the gate of the underworld should open, and he also developed a series of theories about souls.


    Upon hearing this news, those who follow the path of soul cultivation were overjoyed to the point of tears, almost wanting to worship Jiang Li as the revitalizing ancestor.


    "In two hundred years, I will protect the path for you."


    "Thank you, Peoples Emperor."

 Chapter 38 – Please provide coordinates

    After making a promise with Meng Chun, Jiang Li left the mysterious realm and hid near the entrance, overhearing many people boasting about receiving guidance from the People''s Emperor. Their jealousy was evident in their bloodshot eyes, as they could not enter the second level.


    Of course, those who entered the second level were silent and did not mention it. Due to their inflated egos, they challenged the People''s Emperor and were taught a lesson.


    Considering that only Qin Luan and Song Ying were not afraid to speak of this matter, they discussed how to bribe these two.


    Qin Luan saw that they were deliberately avoiding this matter and guessed their intentions. He decided to sit at the entrance and wait for hush money.


    Interestingly, Yuan Wuxing also came. He was now a Nascent Soul cultivator, in the middle tier among the various sects.


    After parting ways with Jiang Li, he spent two months consolidating his cultivation. After leaving seclusion, he heard that his senior disciple, Qin Luan, had come to the mysterious realm. He was afraid of being bullied by other sects and hurried over to support the facade.


    As it turned out, Yuan Wuxing was overthinking. Due to Qin Luan''s leverage, disciples from various sects did not even have time to defend themselves, let alone bully him.


    "Master!"


    "Little Luan!"


    "Master, you have become stronger!"


    "Little Luan, you have grown taller!"


    After ten years of separation, the master and disciple finally met again. The scene was very touching, and it was impossible to tell that Qin Luan had beaten his master as a demon.


    "Little Luan, I saw the People''s Emperor in Qingcheng!"


    "Master, I saw the People''s Emperor in the mysterious realm!"


    The master and disciple boasted to each other as soon as they met, saying similar sentences in unison. The scene was awkward.


    "It seems that I have a lot of fate with you two."


    Jiang Li appeared and greeted the master and disciple.


    Yuan Wuxing knew that Jiang Li had used magic to conceal himself from everyone else.


    Jiang Li smiled and said, "I have nothing else to do here. I just want to tell you that Qin Luan and Yuan Wuxing have a chance to compete for the position of People''s Emperor."


    Yuan Wuxing had good talent, but his character was not good. However, after witnessing the entire process of solving the Jiang Yixing demon case with Jiang Li, his character improved significantly, and he was qualified to compete for the position of People''s Emperor.


    "I have nothing else to say. I''ll leave first."


    Jiang Li left after saying goodbye, leaving behind the strange atmosphere between the master and disciple.


    "Master, I have recently gained some insights and want to go out and gain experience. But there can''t be no one in the observatory. You should stay at the Clear Wind Observatory."


    "Little Luan, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, I cannot be confined to the observatory. I must travel the world to gain knowledge and make breakthroughs. You have been alone in the observatory for ten years and must have feelings for it. It''s best for you to stay there.""You left ten-year-old me alone in Qingfeng Guan without any care for ten years. How could you say that?"


    "I left Qingfeng Guan to find opportunities to break through. If I don''t become Nascent Soul, who will protect the Dao for you?"


    A few days later, when Song Ying arrived at Qingfeng Guan excitedly, she found the gate closed with a notice posted on it:


    "Master and disciple are traveling in Jiuzhou and their return date is uncertain."


    Song Ying also said goodbye to her own master and followed Qin Luan''s footsteps.


    ...


    "Task reward settlement."


    Even though Jiang Li had seen many things, he couldn''t suppress his excitement at the thought of entering the Immortal Realm soon.


    Wasn''t the original intention of using this damn system to teleport to the Immortal Realm?


    ¡¾Please accept a storage ring with a capacity of 500 cubic meters, Host.¡¿


    Since the storage ring couldn''t hold another storage ring, Jiang Li put the mini-capacity storage ring given by the system in his pocket without looking at it.


    ¡¾Activate the Source Point Reading function. By consuming Source Points and touching the cover of a book, Host can remember all the contents of the book, and the consumed Source Points are related to the complexity of the content.¡¿


    Jiang Li thought about it and realized that this function seemed to be somewhat useful, not entirely useless, but he didn''t use it often.


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    ¡¾Activate the Space Teleportation function. Host needs to provide...¡¿


    "Teleport me to the Immortal Realm!" Jiang Li said the line he had wanted to say for a long time.


    ¡¾Please provide the coordinates of the Immortal Realm, Host.¡¿


    "Huh?"


    Jiang Li, who was usually confident in his hearing, suspected that his ears were malfunctioning and repeated, "Teleport me to the Immortal Realm!"


    ¡¾Please provide the coordinates of the Immortal Realm, Host.¡¿


    "The Immortal Realm is so big, even if I don''t know, you don''t know the coordinates?"


    "If I knew the coordinates of the Immortal Realm, I could go there myself. Why would I need you?!" Jiang Li gritted his teeth and even shouted in anger.


    Jiang Li was so angry at the broken system that his black hair fluttered, and a terrifying aura spread out, freezing the spiritual energy within a radius of thousands of miles.


    He was really angry.


    Since he obtained this system, he hadn''t received any useful items or functions from it. The entire Qi Refining novice gift package, the things in the store were not as good as what he already had, useless map fragments, and spirit weapons that burst with just one drop of blood.


    A system for counterattacking?


    A system for high blood pressure!


    Jiang Li punched out in anger, creating a large rift in space, which was dark and unknown how far away it was from another world.


    As long as Jiang Li knew the spatial coordinates of other worlds, he could punch his way there without needing any space teleportation function.


    He initially entrusted Mount Xumi''s old Buddha to find the coordinates of the Immortal Realm because he could traverse the void.Although the threats like the chaotic winds in the void make cultivators feel fearful, it only poses a threat to the Tribulation Crossing period. Immortals and Mahayana cultivators can cross the void with their physical bodies and are not afraid of such threats.


    Jiang Li has always been afraid to attempt to cross the void and find the Immortal Realm, fearing that he would lose his direction and be unable to find either the Immortal Realm or the Nine Provinces. Without coordinates, this is highly likely to happen!


    ¡¾Unknown world detected. Do you want to teleport?¡¿


    The sudden system prompt startled Jiang Li. He pointed to the spatial crack he had just punched out and asked uncertainly, "Is there another world on the other side?"


    ¡¾Yes, the system has detected an unknown world through the crack. Do you want to teleport?¡¿


    Hmm? This system seems to be useful.


    Jiang Li was overjoyed and asked, "Can I come back?"


    Considering the system''s unreliable nature, Jiang Li had to ask one more question. If he couldn''t come back, he could only learn from Robinson Crusoe and write a book called "The Peoples Emperor''s Drifting Journey."


    ¡¾The system has recorded the coordinates of the Nine Provinces and can teleport you back.¡¿


    "What are we waiting for? Teleport!" Jiang Li was ecstatic. He disappeared without looking back, naturally wanting to explore other worlds. Who knows, maybe the Immortal Realm is on the other side.


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    "Damn it!"

 Chapter 39 – Gray world

    Jiang Li didn''t find it strange that there were other worlds. Ancient books had long recorded that there were countless worlds under the control of the immortal realm, and a ladder to ascension was established in each world. As long as someone in that world met the criteria for ascension, they could become an immortal. The Nine Provinces was the world with the most immortals among these worlds.


    If there were unknown worlds on the other side of the spatial rift, it was very likely that they were one of the many worlds under the control of the immortal realm.


    Perhaps the ladder to ascension in that world was still intact!


    "How do I obtain source points?"


    [Host can obtain source points by completing tasks or selling goods. This system will buy source points at one-third of the price in the mall.]


    "...what a swindler."


    Buying at one-third of the price and selling to me at the original price, you have no conscience!


    "I''ve completed several tasks, where are my source points?"


    [Does the host want to choose a side task - a source point task?]


    "Yes."


    [Release source point task: please go to Shouyang Mountain and dig out two hundred jin of Shouyang stone.]


    This time, Jiang Li didn''t have to go to the Heavenly Machine Tower to ask where Shouyang Mountain was. He had heard of the name before. It used to be a very famous mine, but because the mine owner had mined without restraint, Shouyang Mountain had become a waste mountain since two hundred years ago.


    It used to produce one ton of Shouyang stone a day, but now, it was considered good if they could dig out fifty jin of Shouyang stone a day. Shouyang stone was not a necessary item for cultivation, and the expenses and income from mining were not proportional, so naturally, no one would go mining.


    With Jiang Li''s methods, if he wanted to dig steadily for a day, he could dig out fifty jin.


    Jiang Li thought about it and felt that this task was quite simple.


    He flew to the sky above Shouyang Mountain and directly dug up the entire Shouyang Mountain range.


    Jiang Li didn''t believe that there wouldn''t be two hundred jin of Shouyang stone in a whole mountain range!


    The system seemed to have never encountered this kind of mining before, hesitated for a moment, and judged whether this behavior counted as digging up two hundred jin of Shouyang stone.


    [Congratulations to the host for completing the source point task. The host will receive a reward of fifty source points.]


    "Teleport to the world I just found!"


    [Requires 56,800 source points. Insufficient source points, unable to teleport.]


    Jiang Li''s fist hardened.


    If this damn system could take on a physical form, he would be the first to cripple it!


    You should have said earlier that you needed so many source points! It would take forever to complete tasks to get this many!


    "It seems like I can only exchange goods for source points."


    Jiang Li flipped through the mall. The most common items were various kinds of techniques. The cheapest one could only be cultivated to the Golden Core stage, and it only required one hundred source points. The most expensive one could be cultivated into an immortal, and it required one million source points.Jiang Li looked up at the sunset and quickly wrote a book called "Heart-Hooking Technique of the Setting Sun". This technique could be practiced up to the early Unity stage and could use the residual sunlight to attack the opponent''s heart, causing them to recall their sad past and lose the will to fight.


    After selling this technique, Jiang Li received over ten thousand source points.


    He slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Why didn''t I think of this earlier? I wasted my time moving mountains!"


    "It''s not easy to write a technique for the Tribulation Crossing stage. Techniques that can be practiced up to the Unity stage are everywhere!"


    Usually, a Tribulation Crossing cultivator could only write three to five techniques for ascending to immortality in their lifetime. Even Jiang Li would take more than ten days to write one.


    But it was different for Unity stage techniques. Jiang Li could easily write ten or more techniques for practicing up to the Unity stage.


    He looked at the lush grass and wrote a book called "Cycle of Life and Death Technique" and another called "Endless Vitality Technique". He then looked at the mountain and wrote a book called "Mountain Moving Technique"...


    Jiang Li sold all these techniques to the system and received over one hundred and ten thousand source points.


    "Teleport to an unknown world!"


    ¡¾Teleporting now¡¿


    This time, the system really could teleport.


    The space around Jiang Li began to twist and form a passage to another world. He took a step forward and crossed the barriers of the Nine Provinces, the chaotic winds, and the unknown world. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With his eyes, Jiang Li could tell that the system''s spatial manipulation was extremely advanced. It was so advanced that he couldn''t understand it at all.


    "I can''t understand a thing. I don''t know anything about spatial manipulation."


    Jiang Li wanted to learn the system''s spatial jumping technique, but then he remembered that he didn''t know anything about spatial manipulation.


    "When I have the chance, I''ll go to Mount Sumeru to learn from the Buddha. He knows the most about spatial manipulation. Maybe I can learn something from him."


    "Is this the unknown world?"


    Jiang Li wrinkled his brow when he arrived at the unknown world. The spiritual energy here was extremely scarce.


    He was standing alone in the endless desert, letting the sandstorm hit his protective barrier. The world was gray and lacked any trace of green. Even ordinary people would get depressed if they stayed here for too long.


    Jiang Li measured the land step by step and found that the gravity here was the same as in the Nine Provinces. He also picked up a handful of sand and found that the material structure was similar.


    "But why is the spiritual energy so scarce?"


    The spiritual energy in the Nine Provinces was also unevenly distributed. Some places were called spiritual energy forbidden zones, where the spiritual energy was so scarce that even a single spiritual root cultivator couldn''t reach the Foundation Establishment stage.But the spiritual energy in this unknown world was even scarcer than the forbidden land of spiritual energy in Jiuzhou!


    It was impossible for cultivators to be born in such a place!


    Jiang Li scanned with his divine sense, but couldn''t find a single figure. All he could see was a group of gray beasts that looked like wolves or leopards, digging into the sand as if they were starving.


    The gray beasts noticed Jiang Li and instinctively found him very appetizing. They began to fight over this unfamiliar prey.


    With a single thought, Jiang Li imprisoned all of these gray beasts.


    Jiang Li had never seen such creatures in Jiuzhou before.


    He scanned these beasts with his divine sense and found that they were not eating sand because they were starving, but because their body structure required them to do so.


    Their digestive and respiratory organs were all unfamiliar to Jiang Li. If he had not relied on his powerful divine sense to analyze them, he would not have been able to distinguish the functions of these organs.


    These beasts had strong physical bodies, with the leader having a Golden Core stage body and the others having Foundation Establishment stage bodies.


    For some reason, Jiang Li instinctively wanted to stay away from these beasts. They gave him an uncomfortable feeling.


    Next, Jiang Li scanned this world with his divine sense, and his brow remained furrowed.


    He finally understood why the gray beasts ate sand.


    Because there were only two things in this world: gray beasts and sand.


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    There weren''t even other species, let alone humans.


    If the system told him that this was hell and these beasts were the creatures of the animal realm, he would have an eighty percent chance of believing it.


    Compared to here, Jiuzhou was like the immortal realm.

 Chapter 40 – Is it enough to have hands to be the best?

    As excited as Jiang Li was when he first ventured into the unknown world, he now felt equally desolate.


    This gray world failed to pique his interest.


    A world with only two kinds of things, what could be interesting about it?


    The only use of this world was for Jiang Li to attempt Tribulation Crossing in the future, to see if there was a possibility of ascension.


    Perhaps this world was connected to the Immortal Realm.


    Jiang Li could only console himself in this way.


    The system had already recorded the coordinates of the gray world, and it would only cost over fifty thousand origin points to go there.


    For Jiang Li, who could casually write Unity stage cultivation methods, origin points were like an open treasury, he could take as much as he wanted.


    What, someone did tasks for fifty origin points? No, there definitely wasn''t such a person.


    Jiang Li vehemently denied it in his heart.


    The distant communication talisman vibrated, and Jiang Li answered it.


    "Brother Jiang, the investigation you asked me to conduct has yielded results. The former candidates for the Peoples Emperor all said that no one on their side has seen the man in black." Another leader of the Peoples Emperor Palace contacted Jiang Li.


    "That''s strange."


    Jiang Li couldn''t understand why the man in black was so sure that he could become the Peoples Emperor? Or was he just spreading the demonic path?


    "Then you go to the Heavenly Machine Tower and post a commission. They have wild ways, let them investigate who taught Jiang Yixing the demonic cultivation method three hundred and eighty years ago."


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    "Yes."


    Jiang Li opened many spatial rifts in succession, but he did not receive any notifications from the system about discovering unknown worlds. It seemed that finding the gray world so quickly before was just good luck.


    A few days later, the system issued a new task.


    ¡¾New task: The Great Zhou Royal Academy is about to start enrolling students. As the preparatory colleges for the Great Zhou Royal Academy, the Four Great Colleges have sixty percent of their students able to enter the Great Zhou Royal Academy. You are not from the Four Great Colleges and are ridiculed by the college students. Please rank first in the entrance examination of the Great Zhou Royal Academy¡¿


    ¡¾This task can be abandoned¡¿


    ¡¾Task Reward: A drop of True Dragon Blood, a Beast Transformation Pill, and the opening of the special task "Mystery of the Immortal Realm"¡¿


    "Huh?"


    Jiang Li automatically ignored the True Dragon Blood and the Beast Transformation Pill, and asked, "What is the Mystery of the Immortal Realm?"


    ¡¾The task has not been opened, the host has no right to know¡¿


    Although this system was as always pitiful, it never lied. If it said it could teleport you, it could teleport you. If it said it would give you something, it would give you something. Since this task was called the Mystery of the Immortal Realm, didn''t that mean that completing this task would lead to the Immortal Realm?


    Jiang Li was itching to do this special task when he saw it.


    Moreover, it had been a while since he had been to the Great Zhou Royal Academy.


    Jiang Li was a student of the Great Zhou Royal Academy, where he met Ji Zhi, who was just a prince at the time.


    Back then, Jiang Li had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage and was being hunted down. In the end, he was forced into a corner and, with a determination to die, he burned his Five Elements Spiritual Root, intending to die together with his enemy.


    The other party was also shocked. Burning the spiritual root was something only a madman would do. Burning the spiritual root could indeed explode with extreme combat power in a short period of time, but it was also extremely dangerous. It was a matter of life and death. Even if one survived by luck, one would only become a mortal without any spiritual energy!


    In the Nine Provinces, having no spiritual root was even more uncomfortable than death!


    However, Jiang Li did not die, nor did he become a mortal. Instead, he forced his Heavenly Spiritual Root to awaken prematurely.


    The Heavenly Spiritual Root was self-concealing, showing the Five Elements Spiritual Root to the outside world. Only when a cultivator relied on the Five Elements Spiritual Root to cultivate to the Elemental Infant stage would the Heavenly Spiritual Root awaken, and from then on, they would soar into the sky.


    The Heavenly Spiritual Root was rare in itself, and it was even more difficult to cultivate to the Elemental Infant stage relying on the Five Elements Spiritual Root. The combination of the two resulted in the fact that a Heavenly Spiritual Root cultivator might not appear even in a thousand years.


    But there had never been a case where the Five Elements Spiritual Root was burned, causing the Heavenly Spiritual Root to awaken prematurely.


    Jiang Li found that he had returned from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the ninth level of Qi Refining, but his foundation was more solid, and after a period of cultivation, he had even reached the tenth level of Qi Refining?!


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    If he continued to cultivate like this, and cultivated to the twentieth level of Qi Refining, would he still be able to establish his foundation?!


    Jiang Li didn''t understand his own changes. He heard that the place with the most books in the Great Zhou was the library of the Great Zhou Royal Academy, so he wanted to go there to see if he could explain his situation.


    Although he didn''t find the book he wanted, Jiang Li learned systematic cultivation knowledge in the academy. Based on theoretical knowledge, he speculated that he had a Heavenly Spiritual Root and awakened it prematurely.


    After Jiang Li became the Peoples Emperor, he would come to the Great Zhou Royal Academy every thirty years to hold a lecture, to repay the favor of teaching and solving doubts.


    ......


    "Time flies, five hundred years have passed in a blink of an eye. When I left the academy, I was a student, and now I am still a student."


    It was the enrollment season, and students from all over the country came to take the academy''s entrance exam, and the inns were full.


    Jiang Li spent a lot of money to rent a nearby inn, preparing for the entrance exam.


    The reward for the previous task of the system was to open the function of reading with origin points, and the next task was to rank first in the entrance exam. The hint was very clear, it was to let you use this new function to read and rank first.


    But Jiang Li thought this was a joke. He was able to rank first in the entrance exam of the Great Zhou Royal Academy without relying on the system. Five hundred years later, he had become a Mahayana stage cultivator, with a broad vision. Dealing with a small entrance exam was as easy as catching something in his hand.


    Using the system was an insult to my intelligence!


    The Great Zhou Royal Academy had a long history, almost as long as the founding of the Great Zhou. It was located in a corner of the Great Zhou Imperial City, occupying a large area in the expensive imperial city, but no one dared to complain, because all the emperors of the Great Zhou graduated from here.


    For this reason, the prices of inns nearby were extremely high, not something ordinary people could afford. Usually, three or four people would rent a small room together, living in a cramped space, studying hard day and night.


    Even the students of the Four Great Colleges had a look of hard study.


    Jiang Li strolled around with his hands behind his back, looking leisurely and content, completely out of tune with the tense study atmosphere around him.


    Someone couldn''t stand Jiang Li''s appearance and was about to make a sarcastic remark, but was pulled back by a companion.


    "What''s wrong, why are you stopping me? I just hate people who waste their days!"


    "You must have read too much, this kind of person looks like he''s very good at studying, he''s confident!"


    Another companion chimed in, "Look at those top scorers in our academy, none of them seem to work hard. They sigh and lament after the exam, but when the results come out, they''re always the first in the class."


    "Yeah, yeah, they sleep more than anyone else during class, and after the exam, they say they got this question wrong, that question wrong. I thought the top scorer was nothing special, but when the exam results came out, he was still the first in the class, and I was still the last."


    The one who wanted to mock was persuaded by his companion, and suddenly realized, yes, how could anyone who came to the Great Zhou Royal Academy to take the entrance exam be here just for show?


    That was close, almost got a slap in the face. Better to study hard and not stick my neck out to be slapped.

 Chapter 41 – A catastrophe from the Sky Killing Pavilion

    "Have you heard? A beauty has arrived for this year''s examination!"


    "A beauty? How beautiful? More beautiful than the flowers of our academy?"


    Two senior students casually chatted, sharing their observations. The latter didn''t seem to care much.


    Their Great Zhou Imperial Academy was the academic heart of the entire Great Zhou. Any cultivator with achievements, or successful officials and businessmen, would try their best to connect with the academy to show their worth. These high-ranking officials and nobles would even go to great lengths to send their children to study at the academy. It could be said that the children of the entire upper class were in the academy.


    These cultivators, officials, and businessmen might not be good-looking themselves, but using their influence to find a beautiful wife was not difficult. Therefore, their children were often very good-looking.


    For example, the daughter of the mighty General Li Changyue, the Princess of Huailing County of Prince Gong, the granddaughter of the Grand Scholar of the Cabinet, Nan Jin, and so on, all had top-notch appearances, with many suitors.


    "There''s no comparison!" His companion was somewhat excited, regretting his lack of eloquence to describe the charm of the new girl, "You haven''t seen the new junior sister. She''s a rare beauty in this world, unforgettable after just one glance!"


    "Hey, hey, hey, she hasn''t even passed the exam yet, how did she become your junior sister?"


    "She will definitely pass. If she doesn''t, I will cheat for her!"


    The other person gave him a white look: "Don''t you know how strict our academy''s exams are? Cheating? More like courting death. The vice-principal personally supervises the exam, and the principal personally grades the papers. How can you cheat with your Qi Refining eighth level strength?"


    Being able to enter the best academy of the dynasty with the strength of the eighth level of Qi Refining was unimaginable in other dynasties. In their words, does a Qi Refining stage cultivator even deserve to study here?


    The biggest difference between the Great Zhou Imperial Academy and other dynastic academies was this. The Great Zhou valued law and order, and cultivators in the Great Zhou were not required to be very capable of fighting. This led to a strong academic atmosphere in the Great Zhou, and the admission standards of the Great Zhou Imperial Academy were not based on cultivation level, but on memory and understanding of books.


    Memory depended on divine consciousness. The stronger the divine consciousness, the stronger the memory.


    The Elemental Infant stage was just the beginning of touching upon divine consciousness, and it wasn''t until the middle and later stages of the Elemental Infant stage that one could cultivate divine consciousness. However, the Great Zhou Imperial Academy required students to be under twenty-five years old.


    If someone could cultivate to the middle or later stages of the Elemental Infant stage before the age of twenty-five, the Great Zhou Imperial Academy would not recommend you to enroll, but would suggest you to become a Taoist walker.


    However, the person was intrigued by his companion''s attitude and asked, "What''s the name of the beauty?"


    "Jiang Jing Xin."


    Passing by and overhearing their conversation, Jiang Li paused, feeling that this name gave off a sense of absurdity.


    "Are you talking about the woman with soft, flowing hair, delicate eyebrows like willow leaves, eyes as clear as water, skin as delicate as jade, beautiful as a dream, unforgettable after seeing her?"


    The person seemed to have an epiphany, understanding his companion''s description of the beautiful junior sister.


    "Yes, yes, yes, you finally understand what I mean." His companion was overjoyed, but then became wary. Had he gained another competitor?


    "Is that the person you''re talking about, your beautiful junior sister?"


    His companion looked in the direction he was pointing and saw a plain-looking man standing very close to his unforgettable beautiful junior sister!


    Jiang Li looked at the Goddess Jing Xin in front of him, who hadn''t even changed her appearance, and was somewhat surprised.


    "Jiang Peoples Emperor, I didn''t expect to meet you here. It''s fate." Goddess Jing Xin said joyfully. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Her mood had been down due to the changes in her sect, so she wanted to visit the places where Jiang Li had stayed to change her mood. She didn''t expect to meet Jiang Li here.


    What a pleasant surprise!


    In order to avoid being recognized, Jiang Li always slightly changed his face each time. He was too famous, and there were statues of him all over Jiuzhou.


    However, Goddess Jing Xin had only descended the mountain for a few years of experience hundreds of years ago, and rarely left the World of Mortals Pure Land afterwards. Few people knew her, so she could use her real appearance without fear of being recognized.


    "So you''re Jiang Jing Xin?" Jiang Li found the name strange.


    "Mm." Goddess Jing Xin hummed softly, her cheeks slightly red. Of course, there was a personal reason for this name, but who would have thought she would meet Jiang Li here? It was so embarrassing!


    "What''s your name now?" Goddess Jing Xin didn''t think Jiang Li would use his real name.


    "Kong Li, Kong Li from Kong Rong letting the pear."


    Goddess Jing Xin didn''t understand the latter part, but she understood that Jiang Li''s current name was Kong Li.


    She thought she should be a smart girl, so that the man she liked would like her, so she didn''t ask what the meaning of Kong Rong letting the pear was.


    "Are you here to take the entrance exam?" Jiang Li couldn''t understand why he would see Goddess Jing Xin here.


    What could the Great Zhou Imperial Academy offer that would be worth learning for the saintess of the World of Mortals Pure Land?


    Even if there was, there was no need to pretend to be a student.


    Goddess Jing Xin looked at Kong Li, who was also here to take the entrance exam, and smiled without saying a word.


    Jiang Li coughed awkwardly: "Recalling childhood, recalling childhood.""I remember you entered the academy at the age of twenty, classmate Kong Li, you had a long childhood, didn''t you?"


    Although he didn''t know why the other party knew his age when he entered school, Jiang Li felt a bit embarrassed when he was so bluntly exposed.


    Goddess Jing Xin chuckled, no longer making things difficult for Jiang Li: "Since we''re both here to take the exam, why don''t we compete and see who can get the first place?"


    Jiang Li was interested and agreed: "Sure. Let''s add a wager, the loser has to fulfill a condition for the winner!"


    The two slapped hands in agreement, making the two senior students extremely envious of Jiang Li.


    "By the way, has the Red Dust Fairy woken up?"


    More than two months had passed, and the Red Dust Fairy should have woken up.


    "She woke up a few times, stayed awake longer than before, but still slept longer than she was awake. After waking up, the ancestor didn''t talk much, just walked around in the Pure Land, spending the most time under the peach tree."


    "It seems that the Red Dust Fairy''s condition is still unstable." Jiang Li continued, "I''ve already informed Emperor Meng Jiang and Emperor Wei to keep their mouths shut. You must keep the matter of the Red Dust Fairy a secret. If any news leaks out, who knows which old fellow who has seen the Red Dust Fairy before might rush into the world of mortals Pure Land."


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    "I understand. But if the ancestor wants to run out, we can''t stop her."


    The two chatted casually, walking away under the envious gaze of the senior students, thus a murderous intent was born.


    "Kill that guy?"


    "I''ll hire an assassin from the Sky Killing Pavilion!"


    "I don''t have money."


    "Neither do I."


    "Then forget it."


    "Oh."


    A catastrophe from the Sky Killing Pavilion was averted in the casual conversation between the two senior students.

 Chapter 42 – Task failed

    Since he made a bet with Goddess Jing Xin, Jiang Li didn''t plan to just pass the entrance exam. He didn''t want to just win first place among a group of disciples under 25 years old, but to surpass Goddess Jing Xin and win first place!


    Jiang Li didn''t want to fight an unprepared battle, so he first looked at the reference books for the entrance exam.


    However, the results made him speechless.


    He remembered that when he entered the school five hundred years ago, the reference books were all widely circulated books in the Nine Provinces, such as "Introduction to Cultivation", "Foreseeing Cultivation", "Discussion on Nine Provinces Customs", and so on.


    Now it''s "General Outline of Cultivation (by Jiang Li)", "Three Thousand Questions on Cultivation (by Jiang Li)", "Cultivation is Cultivating the Heart (by Jiang Li)", and "General Outline of Cultivation (annotated edition)."


    "Ten reference books, eight of which I wrote myself, and the remaining two are still annotations on my own books?!"


    "Those who know think I''m a graduate of the academy with honors, and those who don''t think I''m the one who sets the exam." Jiang Li complained.


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    But after careful consideration, the academy''s approach is not a problem. Anyone who has reached the Unity stage has a systematic understanding of cultivation. For example, Goddess Jing Xin''s understanding of cultivation has surpassed that of the academy''s dean.


    Without theoretical support and only a half-hearted understanding of cultivation methods, it is impossible to reach the Unity stage, let alone the Tribulation Crossing stage and the Mahayana stage. Their understanding of cultivation is almost like the truth.


    The academy''s choice of Jiang Li''s book as a Mahayana is also reasonable.


    Of course, cultivation is cultivation. If you ask Jiang Li to write about alchemy or refining tools, sorry, he can''t read or write.


    "I can still lose?" Jiang Li was already thinking about what conditions to give to Goddess Jing Xin.


    ...


    On the day of the exam, Jiang Li came to the exam room full of confidence. When he saw the test paper, he felt he was steady.


    For example, this question asked, "What is the definition of cultivation in the ''General Outline of Cultivation''?" "At the beginning of ''Jiang People Emperor''s Essays (excerpt),'' it says ''It has been raining heavily for several days, and today it finally cleared up.'' Why did the author write this? What does this sentence express?"


    The definition of cultivation? This is too simple for Jiang Li. He wrote with a pen that cultivation refers to the process in which creatures gradually become stronger by absorbing spiritual energy and nurturing themselves.


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    "Is it sunny today?" Jiang Li murmured, recalling the situation at the time. It was during the rainy season, and the rain was abundant for several days. Finally, one day, the sun came out. Jiang Li felt that the weather was good and wrote down his feelings casually.


    In addition, the test paper asked how a Qi Refining cultivator with a golden spiritual root defeated an Eight-layer Qi Refining cultivator with water, fire, and wood spiritual roots in the forest.And give the time, weather, and spiritual density, etc. Two cultivators are also mentioned as standard cultivators, meaning they have no special bloodline or techniques.


    This kind of test that tests combat ability is very easy for Jiang Li. He easily wrote several methods to win against stronger opponents.


    "Well, perfect!" Jiang Li was very satisfied with his answers and handed in his paper first.


    The vice dean in charge of invigilation heard that someone had handed in their paper early and looked at Jiang Li''s paper with a smile.


    "This year we have a good seedling. He has active thinking, is not confined to books, is bold in battle, knows how to use the enemy''s psychology, and is straightforward in reading comprehension. Very good, very good!"


    The vice dean said three "very good" in a row, showing that he was very satisfied with this student from Kongli.


    "Oh, someone has handed in their paper so quickly again. Jiang Jingxin, you were already famous before you enrolled."


    "Not bad, she has a deep knowledge base. There were many strange questions this year, squeezed out from reference books, but she could remember them. Very good, very good."


    ...


    "How did the exam go?" After leaving the exam room, Jiang Li saw Jingxin Saintess come out as well and joked.


    Jingxin Saintess smiled lightly, revealing two dimples that were very cute. Passing teachers were all distracted and ran into the wall.


    Fortunately, the teacher was harder than the wall. Unfortunately, the wall was not the teacher.


    "I have already figured out what to make you do." Jingxin Saintess''s smile revealed a confidence that made Jiang Li smile too.


    "I have also figured out what to make you do."


    "Let''s wait and see?"


    "Let''s wait and see."


    ...


    On the day the exam results were announced, the system''s friendly prompt sounded.


    [Host task failed]


    "???"


    Jiang Li stood in front of the ranking list, squatting down to see his name.


    Kongli, second to last.


    Jingxin Saintess stood out in the crowd with her noble temperament, making countless people feel inferior and keeping a certain distance from her.


    She also saw her name.


    Jiang Jingxin, first place.


    Jingxin Saintess covered her mouth lightly, which looked like a surprised expression to others, but she was actually trying not to laugh at Jiang Li''s ranking.


    No, my stomach hurts.


    I am a Unity cultivator, and my willpower must be strong.


    The Peoples Emperor failed the exam, no, I can''t hold it in anymore.


    Hahaha, it''s so funny.


    After struggling internally for a while, Jingxin Saintess finally didn''t let herself laugh out loud.


    "You can laugh if you want."


    Jiang Li looked at Jingxin Saintess''s gloating expression with a calm face.


    "I didn''t laugh...haha...hahaha, you have your day too.""It must be something wrong somewhere." Jiang Li analyzed the reason rationally, "Let''s go and find the dean to settle the score... and ask if there was a mistake."


    The dean of the academy was surnamed Li and was responsible for evaluating this year''s exam papers.


    Dean Li stood on a high platform, scanning for any good talents this year.


    Speaking of a student named Jing Xin, he was quite good and could be his student.


    "Dean, someone is looking for you downstairs."


    "Who?"


    "It''s Jiang Jing Xin, who got the highest score, and Kong Li, who got the lowest. They said you made a mistake."


    Dean Li snorted heavily with his nose, feeling a bit unhappy.


    It was ridiculous to think that he made a mistake. He remembered both Jiang Jing Xin and Kong Li. Jiang Jing Xin''s paper was perfect, while Kong Li''s paper was a mess.


    "Let them come up. Let them tell everyone where I went wrong."


    If it was just Kong Li, Dean Li would definitely ignore him. But if both the highest and lowest scorers came to him, he had to treat them well.


    It was just right to announce this matter publicly on the platform, to establish his authoritative image for those who had not yet enrolled.


    "You must be Jiang Jing Xin, right? Not bad, you look good, write delicately, and your paper is excellent." Dean Li treated Goddess Jing Xin kindly and spoke loudly on purpose, making the students below notice. As for Kong Li, who got the lowest score, he didn''t even see him.


    "So that''s Jiang Jing Xin? She''s so beautiful."


    "Yeah, I''m a girl and even I''m attracted to her."


    "Who''s the person next to her? His face doesn''t look good."


    "I don''t know him."


    "Dean Li, I''m Kong Li. I think you might have made a mistake with my paper."


    Jiang Li took the initiative to speak.


    He also knew Dean Li. Every time he came to the academy to give a lecture, Dean Li would receive him with great respect.

 Chapter 43 – How can someone like you criticize the Peoples Emperor Jiang!

    "Jiang Li, right? I have some impression of you," said Dean Li coldly, with a world of difference in attitude compared to that towards Goddess Jing Xin.


    "Why am I the last one?" Jiang Li asked with suppressed anger. If he had failed the task and became the second, he would have accepted it, but how could he be the last one?


    Is it me who is stupid, or is it you?


    "You still have the nerve to ask?" Dean Li laughed at Jiang Li''s question. He took out Jiang Li''s test paper and cast a spell to display it in the air, so that everyone could see.


    "Let everyone see what you wrote!"


    Goddess Jing Xin did not expect that the great Peoples Emperor, Jiang Li, would score last in the exam, with most of his answers related to the books he wrote.


    Everyone wanted to see how Jiang Li answered the questions.


    After reading it, everyone thought that Jiang Li''s answers were excellent, logical, concise, and mentioned many unfamiliar knowledge, demonstrating his extensive learning, unlike themselves who only memorized the books.


    Seeing everyone''s confusion, Dean Li explained, "At first glance, there doesn''t seem to be any problem with this set of test papers, but in fact, the questions are not easy."


    "Most of the answers to this set of test papers can be found in books. In other words, as long as you study hard, you won''t do too badly in the exam."


    "But I think Kong Li''s answers are not wrong, although they are not exactly the same as those in the books." Goddess Jing Xin spoke for everyone''s doubts.


    Dean Li shook his head. "Almost the same? These books are the lifelong efforts of the Peoples Emperor, with every word being a gem and full of meaning. How can you replace them with your own words casually?"


    "I have been studying the theory of the Peoples Emperor for a lifetime. Even now, when I reread ''The General Outline of Cultivation,'' I can still gain something from it."


    "With your current ability, you are not yet capable of understanding the profound meaning in the books of the Peoples Emperor. Therefore, you must memorize them first and then understand them." Dean Li looked like he was thinking of the students.


    In fact, Jiang Li really wanted to say, "I wrote ''The General Outline of Cultivation'' for Qi Refining to Golden Core cultivators as an enlightenment book. What kind of insight can you, a Unity cultivator, have?"


    Dean Li continued, "For example, this question asks for the definition of cultivation. ''The General Outline of Cultivation'' uses a whole page to define cultivation, but Kong Li summarized it in a simple sentence. Is that possible?"


    Jiang Li asked, "Is it possible that ''The General Outline of Cultivation'' was not written for Unity cultivators but for Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators? It is written in great detail and can actually be summarized in one sentence."


    "Impossible!" Dean Li said firmly, "The Peoples Emperor is so great that his books are not limited by age or cultivation level. Everyone can read them.""I have been studying Jiang, the People''s Emperor''s theories for over a hundred years. Every time he comes to the lecture hall, I am the one who receives him. No one understands Jiang''s thoughts better than me!"


    The vice dean standing nearby remained noncommittal. Dean Li cannot tolerate anyone saying anything bad about Jiang, the People''s Emperor. He studies Jiang''s theories rigidly and insists on sticking to every word. He even says that Jiang''s theories are like pearls, and not a single word can be changed.


    "And this reading comprehension question. You said it was just a sunny day, and there was no other meaning. Is that possible? How can anything Jiang writes not have a deeper meaning?"


    "It rained for days, and yet, on that day, it was sunny. And Jiang wrote an essay on that day. His meaning was undoubtedly that there will be many difficulties in cultivation, just like this continuous rain, but there will always be a day when the rain clears and the sun shines. We can overcome difficulties and continue to cultivate."


    "This is Jiang inspiring us!"


    Jiang Li frowned and said, "Why does Jiang have to have a deeper meaning?"


    Dean Li glared and shouted, "How dare you! How can someone like you criticize Jiang?"


    "Is Jiang a sage? Are his words unchangeable? Is his behavior impeccable? Are people not allowed to discuss it?"


    Dean Li angrily said, "Based on your attitude towards Jiang, you cannot be admitted to this school!"


    "Jiang is an honorary graduate of our college. You and Jiang are from the same school. You are tarnishing the reputation of the college and Jiang!"


    Dean Li exuded the pressure of Unity period, trying to force the disrespectful person in front of him to submit. The students in the audience could not withstand the pressure of Unity period, feeling as if a huge mountain was pressing on their backs, making it difficult to breathe.


    Goddess Jing Xin frowned slightly and felt angry. She wanted to use the pressure of Unity period to counter Dean Li''s pressure.


    But she quickly realized that someone was angrier than her.


    "Are you tarnishing Jiang''s reputation? I think you are tarnishing mine!"


    Jiang Li was furious, and it seemed as if an ancient god was dancing behind him. His pressure was overwhelming, as if it encompassed the entire world, but it was only directed at Dean Li.


    Jiang Li could no longer tolerate Dean Li''s twisted ideas and revealed his true identity. The audience was in an uproar.


    There was a huge statue of Jiang, the People''s Emperor in the college. Who didn''t recognize Jiang Li?


    Soon, there was laughter. This was an open and aboveboard slap to Dean Li''s face.


    They also felt that memorizing books was not good, but who made Dean Li the dean and a Unity period cultivator? If he said that memorizing books was right, then they could only memorize books if they wanted to be admitted to the school.Now that Jiang Li had publicly slapped someone''s face, there were countless people who couldn''t stand it. Li Yuanzhang looked like he was constantly mentioning Jiang Li.


    Jiang Li felt triumphant.


    "When I first came to the academy, the academic atmosphere was open, students were free, and various academic theories were emerging."


    "But now, it has become the Jiang Li Academy. They take the enlightenment literature I wrote for Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment as classics. What have you gained from it? I''d like to ask you!"


    Jiang Li sternly questioned, his expression serious. He was heartbroken about the current state of the academy. The academy''s dean was the indicator of its direction. With such a person as the dean, one could only imagine what kind of academy it would become! Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A stagnant pool!


    It was ridiculous that he was still giving lectures.


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    He only gave lectures for two days. What could he say in two days? Of course, it was to enlighten the students and guide them to think deeply about cultivation and expand their thinking. Looking at the current situation, it seemed that all those lectures were in vain!


    Li Yuanzhang was sweating profusely. He never thought that the one he was reprimanding, Kong Li, would turn out to be Jiang Li.


    It was ridiculous that he had criticized Jiang Li''s writing in front of him, modifying the original intention of Jiang Li''s work, and saying that there must be a deeper meaning behind it.


    "Jiang...Jiang Li, it''s all a misunderstanding. I didn''t know you were Kong Li. If it were you, then the test paper would naturally be full marks."


    "Dean Li Hengshan, this isn''t about who I am. You still haven''t realized your mistake. I''m very disappointed in you!"


    Jiang Li no longer paid attention to Li Yuanzhang. He walked to the excited vice dean and said, "Vice Dean Meng, please inform the students that Jiang will be giving a lecture."


    Vice Dean Meng quickly nodded and bowed to Jiang Li, then went to inform the students.


    Finally, he didn''t have to endure Li Yuanzhang''s rigid theories anymore!


    On that day, Jiang Li sat on his own statue and gave a lecture called "Authority Cannot Be Fully Trusted."

 Chapter 44 – Weak woman

    Seeing Jiang Li, Goddess Jing Xin naturally wouldn''t continue to pretend to be an eighteen-year-old girl at the academy.


    After leaving the academy, she followed Jiang Li. Seeing him in low spirits, she comforted him, "It''s just a condition that you lost to me. I won''t make you do anything bad."


    Jiang Li, looking downcast, said, "I''m just sighing for the opportunity I lost to find the Immortal Realm due to my arrogance."


    "Find the Immortal Realm? Have you found any clues again?" Goddess Jing Xin blinked her eyes, looking very attractive.


    She couldn''t help but think of the outrageous things Jiang Li had done in his search for the Immortal Realm. For example, he heard that collecting four Dragon Balls could connect to the Immortal Realm, so he borrowed the Dragon Balls from the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas. However, even when the Dragon Balls were glowing, he didn''t see the passage to the Immortal Realm.


    For instance, he heard that one could become an immortal by breaking the military seal, so he let the Heavenly Tribulation hit him without resistance. As a result, he was unharmed even when the Heavenly Tribulation fizzled out.


    Again, someone said that sacrificing the people of a continent could earn merit and eventually ascend. He then found the person who spread the rumor and executed him on the spot.


    She wondered what rumors about becoming an immortal he had heard this time.


    "Hey, hey, hey, is Jiang Li there?" The distant communication talisman rang uncontrollably. Without guessing, it was known that the Taoist Sect Master was looking for Jiang Li.


    "I''m not here, scram." Jiang Li said irritably.


    The Taoist Sect Master''s phantom appeared, looking no different from a young man. He glanced at Jiang Li, "I''m looking for Jiang Peoples Emperor. What are you, a Taoist wanderer, interrupting for? Oh, Goddess Jing Xin is here too, that''s great. Now I don''t have to face the stern face of the Taoist nun."


    "If you still want me to attend your Taoist Sect''s Immortal Artifact Appraisal Conference, you''d better show me some respect."


    The Taoist Sect Master immediately put on a flattering face, "Brother Jiang, look at what you''re saying. Didn''t I come here especially to notify you?"


    "According to my estimation, the Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal will be able to self-refine for the first time in another twenty days. The Immortal Artifact Appraisal Conference will start in fifteen days. You represent the Peoples Emperor Palace, and Goddess Jing Xin represents the world of mortals Pure Land. What do you think?"


    Jiang Li didn''t answer. He suddenly appeared behind the Sect Master''s phantom and found that he was indeed holding up a middle finger behind his back.


    "I knew you were badmouthing me behind my back!" Jiang Li spat and turned off the distant communication talisman.


    Seeing the connection cut off, the Taoist Sect Master wasn''t worried. The Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal self-refining for the first time was something that hadn''t happened in thousands of years. He wasn''t worried that Jiang Li wouldn''t come.


    Sure enough, Jiang Li turned his head and asked Goddess Jing Xin, "We have more than ten days. How do we get to the Taoist Sect?"


    Goddess Jing Xin naturally wouldn''t naively say to fly there. Even if Jiang Li flew at full speed, let alone herself, it would only take half a day to reach the Taoist Sect.


    She smiled faintly, "Let''s take a flying boat. It''s been a long time since I''ve taken a flying boat."


    Jiang Li nodded, "Okay, then I''ll fly over first."


    "..."


    "I''m a weak woman traveling alone on a flying boat. Aren''t you worried that I might encounter danger?"


    Jiang Li thought for a long time but couldn''t figure it out. A great cultivator in the late Unity stage, who would be revered as a national teacher in the dynasty, what does she have to do with a weak woman?


    As for encountering danger, probably only the extraterrestrial demons could threaten her.


    It seems she is worried about being attacked by extraterrestrial demons. Jiang Li was pleased with Goddess Jing Xin''s caution. If she had been so cautious when dealing with the Upper River Town and Lower River Town, there wouldn''t have been the subsequent events.


    She has grown.


    Although the things Goddess Jing Xin was worried about were trivial, Jiang Li couldn''t bear to extinguish her newly cautious heart, so he agreed to take the flying boat with her.


    ...


    Cultivators only have the ability to fly in the sky when they reach the Divine Transformation stage, and only then can they qualify to travel around the Nine Provinces. Otherwise, what kind of travel is it to always take a flying boat?


    A flying boat is a kind of low-grade magical tool. It''s not difficult to refine or control. The only drawback is that it requires too much spiritual power. If it''s a Divine Transformation cultivator, of course, they can provide spiritual energy continuously, but Divine Transformation cultivators disdain to do such things, so they can only use spirit stones to provide spiritual energy.


    Flying boats require a lot of spirit stones, so the ticket price naturally won''t be too low. The cultivators who can afford to take a flying boat are at least at the Foundation Establishment stage.


    Jiang Li and Goddess Jing Xin picked and chose, and finally found a few medium-grade spirit stones in the storage ring as boat tickets.


    Usually, lower-grade spirit stones are used to buy boat tickets, but the two of them usually start with top-grade spirit stones. The storage ring is full of top-grade spirit stones and supreme spirit stones, with only a few medium and lower-grade spirit stones.


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    Jiang Li didn''t want to show off his wealth, but he had no choice. He was so poor that he only had top-grade spirit stones left.


    Sure enough, as soon as the two of them boarded the boat, they were stared at by several men with bad looks, especially when they saw the stunningly beautiful Goddess Jing Xin, they had evil thoughts.


    They communicated with their eyes.


    Do a job?


    Do a job!


    A young monk with red lips and white teeth stood up and saluted the men. He held a rosary in his hand, looked about fourteen or fifteen years old, and his dazzling kasaya with gems made the men unable to open their eyes.


    "The little monk believes that one should not be obsessed with physical appearances. Beauty is nothing more than a red skull, a fleeting cloud. The more obsessed one is, the more one sinks. Benefactors, please let go of your obsessions."


    The young monk''s words seemed to have a strange charm that made people involuntarily believe. The fierce-looking men became dazed, and their facial expressions softened.


    Another passenger saw the young monk using such a strange technique, so he also walked up to the men, shouted loudly, and the sound echoed like a bell in their ears, waking them up.


    The men came to their senses and quickly thanked the passenger.


    The passenger was dressed in a white scholar''s robe, holding a fan with ink characters, and had a handsome face. He was dressed like a typical scholar.


    "Thank you, Confucian disciple."


    In the Nine Provinces, only one kind of person dresses like a scholar, and that is the disciples of the Confucian Sect, one of the six major sects.


    Confucian disciples take it upon themselves to educate the world, emphasizing benevolence, righteousness, propriety, and wisdom. They often go in and out of the major dynasties to propagate their doctrines. They are the most well-known sect among the six major sects, followed by the Buddhist Sect.


    The Confucian disciple smiled slightly and said, "Meng Saint once said that the goodness of human nature is like water flowing downwards. There is no one who is not good, and there is no water that does not flow downwards. Although you look fierce and rob houses, it''s just forced by life. But I believe that you are all kind-hearted people. I''m sure you all believe that you are good in your hearts."


    The words of the Confucian disciple were like a lullaby, creeping into their ears and making them drowsy, unconsciously muttering, "At the beginning of man, the nature is inherently good."


    A passenger with the surname Jiang accidentally coughed, and several strong men snapped back to reality, anger rising from their guts.


    These two were actually using them as pawns in their battle of wits, one monk urging them to let go of their obsessions, and a Confucian scholar urging them to recall their kindness.


    Did they really think that their Golden Elixir cultivation was for show?


    Several strong men drew their weapons, murderous intent surging. They put aside the matter of robbing Jiang Li and Goddess Jing Xin for the moment, deciding to deal with the little monk and the pretty boy first!


    The little monk and the scholar sighed at the same time, "Why must you force us to take action?"


    The aura of the Elemental Infant was released, instantly making the strong men beg for mercy. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 45 – When a friend comes from afar, how delightful

    "Wuzhi Buddha, long time no see, are you also going to the Dao Sect?"


    "Master Wang Bian, this humble monk is going to the Immortal Artifact Appreciation Conference to broaden his horizons."


    The little monk and the scholar greeted each other, obviously they had known each other for a long time.


    Upon hearing this, the burly men lost all their desire for revenge. Even the onlooking passengers unconsciously straightened their attitudes, not wanting to appear too casual in front of these two.


    It is said that Wuzhi Buddha is the reincarnation of Buddha. Upon his birth, he transformed a small town into a Buddhist land. Even his parents worshipped him and converted to Buddhism, something he himself couldn''t control. Upon hearing this, the old Buddha Sumi immediately came and took Wuzhi as his closed-door disciple, designating him as the Buddha''s son.


    It is precisely because he is the reincarnation of Buddha that his cultivation speed is so fast. At the age of fourteen, he is already an Elemental Infant cultivator, breaking the record for the youngest Elemental Infant.


    Jiang Li hadn''t even crossed over when he was fourteen.


    The scholar Wang Bian is a wandering scholar of the Confucian Sect. Although he is not old, he is already the national teacher of seven small countries. These seven small countries have become countries of gentlemen due to the teachings of Confucian benevolence, where doors are not closed at night and lost items are not picked up on the road.


    Even Divine Transformation cultivators have to consult him on Confucian issues.


    "Is Wuzhi Buddha really the reincarnation of Buddha?" Goddess Jing Xin asked curiously. She had heard the legend of Wuzhi Buddha and had asked the old monk Sumi in person, but the old monk just laughed and laughed without saying a word.


    Usually, he would at least use the phrase "Buddha said it cannot be said" to appease her!


    If it weren''t for the fact that she couldn''t beat him, she would have pried his mouth open!


    Not just anyone who goes to the Western Paradise can be called a Buddha. Only those with profound Buddhist teachings and a piece of Buddhist land in the Immortal World can be called Buddha.


    Jiang Li looked strange: "Is this what you care about?"


    "What else should I care about?" Goddess Jing Xin felt baffled.


    "He might be your grandmaster."


    "???"


    "Your master, Daoist Qingyu, likes him. Didn''t you know?"


    "???"


    Seeing that Goddess Jing Xin couldn''t accept this news for a while, Jiang Li seriously answered her question.


    "I don''t know, I''m not familiar with reincarnation."


    Jiang Li really didn''t understand reincarnation. He had lived for five hundred years and still hadn''t figured out whether he had crossed over or awakened his past life memories.


    "But the old Buddha Sumi said that Wuzhi Buddha''s Buddha-nature is even better than his. He intends to let Wuzhi Buddha become a candidate for the People''s Emperor and compete for the position of People''s Emperor."


    "Moreover, whether he is the reincarnation of Buddha or not, I can confirm that this little monk was an extremely powerful person in his previous life."


    Jiang Li squinted at Wuzhi Buddha.


    "What did you see?"


    Goddess Jing Xin knew that Jiang Li had a deep understanding of souls.


    "A soul that doesn''t match his age."


    In Jiang Li''s eyes, Wuzhi Buddha''s soul was extraordinarily strong and resilient. Although it was still an Elemental Infant soul, it bore the traces of countless tribulations. This was not something a fourteen-year-old monk should have.


    Ordinary people reincarnate, and the traces of their souls are completely wiped out, becoming clean and new. Jiang Li couldn''t tell who they were in their previous lives.


    But Wuzhi Buddha''s soul was so resilient that even reincarnation couldn''t erase the traces on it. It could only be that he was too powerful in his previous life, which affected this life.


    As for whether he was Buddha in his previous life, who knows.


    "We''re about to pass through the Hakutaku Dynasty, everyone be careful!"


    The ship''s captain shouted loudly, making the guards on the flying boat stay alert.


    In fact, Jiang Li could see clearly that the captain usually spoke to the guards, but now there were a Buddha''s son and a Confucian scholar on the flying boat, it was obviously meant for these two.


    Before he could finish speaking, a hawk''s cry came from below the flying boat, making the passengers shudder.


    The strongest guard on the flying boat was a Golden Elixir peak cultivator. When he heard this hawk''s cry, his hair stood on end!


    An Elemental Infant hawk demon!


    Elemental Infant cultivators indeed can''t fly, but bird demons are an exception!


    The guard cursed in his heart. Usually, there were only a few Foundation Establishment little hawks causing trouble, at most a Golden Elixir hawk demon. What the hell, was this little monk too attractive, attracting the hawk demon old monster?


    "The Hakutaku Dynasty, also known as the Bandit Dynasty, really lives up to its name. I''ve learned something new today."


    Even Goddess Jing Xin, who seldom involved herself in worldly affairs, had heard of the Hakutaku Dynasty''s nickname.


    "There''s no way around it. The Hakutaku Emperor has done her best. The fact that the country hasn''t disintegrated is already a testament to her ability. Who can blame her for being a Hakutaku-Kylin hybrid, unable to suppress the eight great vassal kings." Jiang Li was also helpless about the nickname of the Hakutaku Dynasty.


    The current Hakutaku Emperor is a hybrid of Hakutaku and Kylin, and she looks like a white Kylin. This is simply a joke for the Hakutaku Dynasty. Are they supposed to accept a Hakutaku Emperor who looks like a Kylin?


    "Beasts only recognize bloodline. If the bloodline is not pure, they won''t recognize this Hakutaku Emperor, and the Hakutaku Emperor won''t be able to use the national fortune."


    Jiang Li had met the Hakutaku Emperor and thought that the white Kylin was quite handsome. He didn''t quite understand the beasts'' thinking.


    "The Hakutaku Emperor is only at the Unity stage, and the eight demon kings are also at the Unity stage. She''s not me, who can fight eight by herself. The eight demon kings don''t accept the Hakutaku Emperor, each carving out a piece of territory, whether they listen to orders or announcements depends on their mood."


    "The Hakutaku Dynasty is made up of beasts, and the order is the worst. Now that the eight kings are separatist, it''s not surprising that it has become a den of bandits."


    However, it is precisely because the order of the beasts is chaotic that human cultivators often run to the Hakutaku Dynasty to practice. Killing beasts also makes them feel justified.The eagle demon revealed itself, its wings spanning a full thirty feet, the edges faintly gilded, a testament to its noble lineage. It swooped down towards the pile of spirit stones being used as fuel.


    This pile of spirit stones was worth more than the flying boat itself!


    Buddhist disciple Wu Zhi and scholar Wang Bian acted simultaneously, repelling the eagle demon. If it weren''t for the demon''s ability to fly, it would have been captured by the two long ago!


    "Eagle, lay down your butcher''s knife and become a Buddha on the spot, please stop."


    "Eagle Lord, burning, killing and looting are not the acts of a gentleman."


    The eagle demon turned a deaf ear to their persuasion, even contemplating spitting at them.


    Both sighed at the same time. Their teachings and enlightenment were only effective on those below the Golden Elixir stage, and were utterly useless against this Elemental Infant eagle demon.


    The little monk took out the Buddhist treasure, the Brahma Tower, from his bosom and fiercely smashed it towards the eagle demon.


    This purple Brahma Tower, no larger than a palm, was as heavy as the sun and the moon. The eagle demon was grazed by it and was hit so hard that it vomited blood. Its wings lost their strength and it fell straight to the ground.


    Wang Bian threw out a character note, on which was written the word "Ding" (freeze). As soon as it touched the eagle demon, it immobilized it and obediently brought it back to the flying boat under the note''s guidance.


    The eagle demon was dazed by this sudden turn of events and was captured before it could react.


    "Using force is not conducive to one''s state of mind," Wang Bian said somewhat reluctantly, causing the eagle demon to almost burst into tears. Then don''t use force!


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    Monk Wu Zhi was also in a dilemma: "Yes, yes, but what can we do if the other party doesn''t listen to persuasion?"


    "Persuade him again?"


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    So the two placed the immobilized eagle demon in front of them, one chanting sutras on the left and the other preaching benevolence on the right.


    Buddhist scriptures entered the left ear and were about to exit from the right ear, only to be blocked by the principles of benevolence coming in from the right ear.


    The eagle demon''s mind was now filled with "The gentleman says Prajna Paramita" and "When a friend comes from afar, how delightful".


    It was full of regret, deep regret.

 Chapter 46 – Spiritual tool, magical tool, Taoist tool, and immortal tool

    "It''s a replica of the Fantian Tower and the Great Scholar''s Calligraphy!"


    One of the passengers on the boat had extraordinary knowledge and recognized the treasures used by Wuzhi Buddhist and Wang Bian just now.


    The Fantian Tower is the town-vein treasure of the Xumi Mountain lineage of Buddhism. It is said to be as heavy as a small world, incredibly heavy. Even a Tribulation Crossing period cultivator wouldn''t dare to take it head-on. There are also rumors that it has the ability to break through space, and holding the Fantian Tower allows one to travel through space at will.


    Although the Great Scholar''s Calligraphy is not as valuable as the Fantian Tower, it is still a legitimate immortal treasure held by Confucianism. As long as a word is written on it, such as "¶¨" (determine), the calligraphy can immobilize people. For example, if the word "Õ½" (battle) is written, the calligraphy can transform into a Confucian guardian for combat. In addition, there are "˵" (speak), "¼±" (urgent), "¶Ý" (escape), and so on, with great spatial manipulation capabilities.


    Of course, both of these are immortal treasures, and Buddhism and Confucianism would not allow their juniors to take them out. They only gave them replicas for protection.


    "Even if it''s a replica, it''s still powerful. Even if it''s not as good as the real thing, it''s still within the category of immortal treasures!"


    Everyone was very amazed. Immortal treasures were so precious that even if they sold everyone on the boat, they couldn''t afford even a scrap of an immortal treasure.


    In Jiuzhou, treasures are divided into four levels. The first level is spiritual treasures, which basically every Foundation Establishment cultivator can have. Their power is not great, they are just sharper and sturdier than ordinary weapons, without much divinity.


    The second level is magical treasures, which Nascent Soul cultivators can afford by spending half of their family''s fortune. Their power is naturally greater than spiritual treasures. They can communicate with a cultivator''s thoughts and be remotely controlled. At this point, they can already produce subtle spiritual wisdom and help cultivators automatically control enemies and so on.


    The third level is immortal treasures. Casting immortal treasures is very difficult and requires a cultivator to have a deep understanding of the "Dao". For example, the Time Dao of the Great Zhou Imperial Family, the Space Dao of Xumi Mountain, the Dream Dao of Dream Pure, etc. Moreover, the materials that carry the "Dao" are very expensive, and few Divine Transformation cultivators can afford them. Generally, only Unity cultivators with deep pockets can produce them.


    The fourth level is naturally immortal treasures. No one in Jiuzhou can forge immortal treasures. The existing immortal treasures, except for the Yin Yang Heavenly Seal that was forged by the founder of the Dao Sect before ascending, were brought from the immortal realm to Jiuzhou by the former immortals. There are very few of them.


    And the most famous immortal treasures are the Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal of the Dao Sect, the Brahma Tower of Buddhism, and the Great Scholar''s Calligraphy of Confucianism.


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    "This Great Scholar''s Calligraphy is indeed a replica, but the Fantian Tower..."


    Goddess Jing Xin hesitated and looked at Jiang Li for an answer.


    She also had an immortal treasure named Twelve-Rank Blue Lotus, so she knew a little about immortal treasures. She always felt that the Fantian Tower was not like an immortal treasure.


    Jiang Li nodded, also a little puzzled. "You''re not mistaken. This is the real Fantian Tower. Would the venerable monk Xumi value this new Buddhist disciple so much that he would dare to let him take such a thing out?"


    In fact, the passengers on the boat really didn''t understand immortal treasures and magical treasures. They just thought that from common sense, the sects would not really let their town-vein treasures be taken out by their disciples, so they assumed that what Wuzhi Buddhist and Wang Bian had were replicas.


    In reality, Wang Bian did indeed have a replica, but Wuzhi Buddhist had the real thing.


    It''s just that Wuzhi Buddhist''s realm is not high enough to fully exert the power of the Fantian Tower. However, if he really encounters danger, the Fantian Tower will automatically control the enemy and kill the attacker. Even a Unity period cultivator would meet their end if they encountered it."But these two juniors rely too much on treasures at such a young age. Can''t they handle a flying wild monster with their own skills?" Jiang Li expressed his worries about the current state of affairs in the Nine States.


    "It''s not just them, other cultivators are the same. They always want to buy a treasure at the cost of their family fortune and use it in battles. They can''t truly train themselves. Only when they become strong themselves can they be considered truly strong," Jiang Li continued.


    Goddess Jing Xin tried to defend, "But treasures are really useful. How can we expect everyone to be like you, not even needing to use a weapon?"


    "I understand the reasoning, but..." Jiang Li wanted to say more but stopped when he saw the pitiful look on Goddess Jing Xin''s face.


    Meanwhile, the eagle monster was still suffering from the attacks of the two cultivators. It felt torn between a righteous and a Buddhist mindset, and its spirit was about to split.


    As the voices of Wuzhi Buddhist and Wang Bian grew louder and more absorbed, they forgot about their surroundings and focused on converting or teaching the eagle monster.


    The passengers on the boat were attracted by their voices and gathered in two groups.


    One group stood behind Wuzhi Buddhist, dedicating themselves to Buddhism and chanting together. They felt guilty about their sins and gave all their money to Wuzhi Buddhist, vowing to do good deeds and hoping for a better life in the next reincarnation. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The other group stood behind Wang Bian, with a deeper understanding of patriotism and loyalty to their country or sect. They vowed to devote themselves to their country or sect even if it meant sacrificing their lives.


    "I don''t remember Buddhism and Confucianism being so weird. Are they brainwashing people?" Goddess Jing Xin felt terrified by the situation she witnessed.


    "It''s just temporary brainwashing. Once they stop chanting, the effect will wear off," Jiang Li, who had seen and experienced more, explained that this was a common occurrence in Buddhism and Confucianism.


    The scriptures of Buddhism and Confucianism had a strong brainwashing effect. If one did not master the scriptures well and chanted them recklessly, it could easily lead to mass brainwashing.


    Once, a Buddhist monk walked and chanted scriptures, immersed in the texts. He accidentally brainwashed the believers of a small town, and they followed him to the East Sea. However, they all drowned because they couldn''t swim. The monk realized his mistake and decided to join the demonic path.


    The Buddha couldn''t bear to take action, so he asked Jiang Li to help kill the monk.


    This monk was the previous Buddhist leader and the man whom Qingyu Taoist had a crush on.


    Jiang Li stood up and said, "We still have to keep an eye on these two children. Their method is deviating from the orthodox path, and they may fall into the demonic path."


    The eagle monster shouted, "Hey, are you guys from Buddhism or Confucianism, or are you from a cult? Is it okay to forcibly change someone''s thoughts like this? Look behind you, look behind you!"


    Wuzhi Buddhist and Wang Bian had been competing silently to see who could convert or teach the eagle monster first.


    Suddenly, the eagle monster saw one of the two men stand up and walk quickly towards Wuzhi Buddhist and Wang Bian, giving each of them a chop on the head.


    "You two fools, wake up! You''re heading down the wrong path and will fall into the demonic path!" the man said.


    Wuzhi Buddhist and Wang Bian immediately woke up and felt guilty when they saw the two groups behind them. They quickly dispelled their magic and let these people return to normal.


    "You are..." the two men looked at Jiang Li respectfully and thanked him for waking them up.


    "Jiang Li," he replied.


    Wuzhi Buddhist and Wang Bian widened their eyes in surprise.The eagle demon almost popped its eyes out. It just wanted to rob someone on a whim, but not only did it encounter followers of Buddhism and Confucianism, but it also bumped into the Peoples Emperor Jiang. Is this considered good luck or bad luck?

 Chapter 47 – I havent killed anyone before

    "Buddhist Wuzhi pays respects to the Peoples Emperor!"


    "Confucianism Wangbian pays respects to the Peoples Emperor!"


    Wuzhi and Wangbian were very excited and directly performed a big ceremony, more respectful than seeing their own master.


    As the strongest in the Nine Provinces, Jiang Li could be said to be the idol of all the younger generation. In an era where they couldn''t ascend, their goal was to become a strong person like Jiang Li.


    Jiang Li blocked his voice. These two people knew their identity and knew their place, but if other passengers knew, they would definitely surround him.


    Jiang Li felt like a big star in his previous life. He had to wear sunglasses when he went shopping for fear of being recognized.


    "I knew you would fight. You almost got yourself into trouble and went down the wrong path!" Jiang Li reprimanded the two juniors in an elder''s tone.


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    Seeing that they admitted their mistake, Jiang Li didn''t say much more: "Are you also going to participate in the Daoist Sect''s Immortal Artifact Appreciation Conference? What about your master? Why did he only let you two represent the sect?"


    "My master said that he is currently in a critical period of comprehending the Space Dao and cannot be distracted, so he let me go." Wuzhi replied.


    Jiang Li understood. It seemed that the Space Dao of the old Buddha of Sumeru had improved again.


    Wangbian hesitated for a moment and said, "My master said that he gets angry when he sees the Sect Master of the Daoist Sect..."


    "So he let you go for him?" Jiang Li knew that the Confucianism Master and the Sect Master of the Daoist Sect had a private grudge. The Confucianism Master supported the theory of human nature being inherently good and went to great lengths to teach the people of a country to be gentlemen and not take advantage of others.


    He showed off to the Sect Master of the Daoist Sect, who believed that human nature was greedy, and took out a lot of high-grade spirit stones and threw them on the roadside. The polite crowd immediately began to snatch them, making the Confucianism Master livid.


    "No, he said he also wanted to see the Immortal Artifacts and let me go in his place. He snuck in secretly."


    "...Your master is quite creative."


    Jiang Li actually wanted to say, "Isn''t your master afraid of his righteous heart collapsing?"


    "How do you plan to deal with this eagle demon you caught?"


    "Please advise us, Peoples Emperor."


    Jiang Li smiled and said, "Since you caught it, it''s natural that you deal with it. Why ask me?"


    "I think we should have compassion and let it go, what do you think?" Wuzhi said.


    The eagle demon quickly said, "Buddhist disciple is truly a great person. I will build a temple for you when I go back and ensure that incense will continue to burn."


    Wangbian shook his head, "Letting it go and then letting it rob other flying boats? It''s better to kill it."


    Wuzhi was very tempted, but also troubled, "But it hasn''t killed anyone. Isn''t it too harsh to kill it?"


    "Yes, yes, I''ve never killed anyone!" The eagle demon quickly claimed to be a good demon, afraid that it would be killed by these two guys if it spoke too late.


    It saw that Wuzhi also had a strong desire to kill. Was this still a monk?Wuzhi Buddhist was hesitant. Logically speaking, the Eagle Demon was lying, but he couldn''t just kill the demon because he suspected it was lying. If he killed the wrong person, his pure mind would be tarnished.


    Wang Bian took out a Scholar''s Calligraphy and wrote the word "truth" on it, then stuck it on the Eagle Demon.


    "Have you killed anyone?"


    The Eagle Demon said, "No."


    "You only steal the spirit stones from the flying boat, and don''t kill anyone?"


    "I don''t kill."


    Wang Bian said to Wuzhi Buddhist, "The truth scroll we just put on it can only make it tell the truth. Since it says it hasn''t killed anyone, it doesn''t seem to be guilty of a heinous crime. Let it go."


    Wuzhi Buddhist nodded. "Okay."


    Just as the Eagle Demon thought it was going to escape, Jiang Li suddenly asked, "Have you ever thought about one thing? After you stole the spirit stones from the flying boat, can the boat still fly?"


    "Hmm!?"


    Both of them instantly realized.


    Yes, the Eagle Demon only stole the spirit stones. But without the spirit stones, the spiritual energy of the people on the flying boat was not enough to allow the boat to land. Even if it landed, it would be in the Bai Ze Empire.


    The fate of a group of cultivators with depleted spiritual energy in the Bai Ze Empire could be imagined!


    ...


    Perhaps feeling insulted by their intelligence, the two of them were not gentle in their approach, and the Eagle Demon left with an uneasy feeling.


    "So, don''t always rely on treasures, use your brain more. Even without the truth scroll, you should have thought that the Eagle Demon stealing the spirit stones would definitely lead to the death of the passengers."


    When Jiang Li asked the two how they planned to deal with the Eagle Demon, he wanted to see what they could come up with.


    As he expected, they could only think of the first step, stupidly using the truth scroll to test its authenticity. But the question was not rigorous enough, and they almost let the Eagle Demon, who had killed countless people, go free.


    Jiang Li helplessly continued to teach the two juniors. How did they cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage? When he reached the Nascent Soul stage, he wasn''t so naive.


    He felt that the previous generations of People''s Emperors died in battle, but he died from overwork.


    Can''t people be spared some trouble?


    Jiang Li decided to treat this Immortal Artifact Appreciation Conference as a vacation and absolutely would not handle any more affairs!


    Even the People''s Emperor needs a break!


    [New mission: Although you got first place in the exam, your classmates make fun of you for having low cultivation and not deserving first place. They want you to drop out, so please show off your skills in the end-of-term cultivation test.]


    [This mission can be abandoned.]


    [Mission reward: A chance for enlightenment, an unpublished technique from the Beast Control Sect (incomplete), and a Blood Igniting Pill.]


    "I give up."


    Jiang Li glanced at the mission and felt disappointed. He chose to give up. "Immortal World Mystery" missions like this won''t appear consecutively.


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    ...


    More than ten days later, the flying boat finally landed near the Dao Sect.


    The Dao Sect Master Bai Hongtu warmly received them, and the defeated Confucianism Master Dong Zhongren stood beside him.


    Wang Bian covered his face in shame and wanted to stay on the flying boat.Obviously, their own master and sect leader''s infiltration plan had failed.


    In the end, it was Wuzhi Buddhist disciple who pulled Wang Bian down from the flying boat.


    "On behalf of the Daoist Sect, I warmly welcome the People''s Emperor Jiang to participate in the Immortal Artifact Appreciation Conference at the Daoist Sect!" Daoist Sect Master Bai Hongtu laughed and gave Jiang Li a hug.


    Jiang Li also smiled and hugged him back, gently patting Bai Hongtu''s back.


    Bai Hongtu had a smile on his face, enduring the pain.


    Behind Bai Hongtu, thousands of Daoist Sect disciples bowed and saluted in unison, saying, "Welcome, People''s Emperor!"


    It was clear that Bai Hongtu was sincerely welcoming Jiang Li.


    "And there''s also Goddess Jing Xin, it''s been many years since we last met, but her relationship with the People''s Emperor is still the same."


    Goddess Jing Xin tried hard to smile without doing anything on the spot.


    "I haven''t asked you before, how''s the research on the Nine Provinces Protection Formation going? Is it almost done?"


    Bai Hongtu had a bitter face and complained, "You ask such a depressing question as soon as you arrive. I''ve lost almost all my hair from researching the protection formation. Can''t we talk about something happy?"


    Jiang Li shrugged, "If you can survive the Tribulation Crossing, you can be reborn with just a drop of blood. How about I help you so that you''ll only have one drop of blood left and then you can be reborn? Then your hair will grow back."


    "You''re more ruthless than a landlord!"


    Bai Hongtu then smiled and said, "Fortunately, I have researched the Nine Provinces Protection Formation, and now I only need one immortal artifact to serve as the formation''s eye."

 Chapter 48 – The oldest person in Kyushu

    The Jiuzhou Guardian Array was a concept conceived by Jiang Li and Bai Hongtu a long time ago.


    The extraterrestrial demons came from other worlds, and their appearance was always random. Although Jiang Li could easily defeat them, he needed to know when and where they would arrive before he could rush to the landing site of the demons. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The time in between was enough for the demons to wreak havoc on a large scale, causing millions of deaths.


    To minimize casualties and buy time, the Jiuzhou Guardian Array was conceived. In their concept, this array would envelop Jiuzhou. When the extraterrestrial demons arrived, they would need a quarter of an hour to break through the array. By then, Jiang Li would have received the information of the demon''s attack, and he could quickly rush to the point of the array''s breach to kill the demon.


    However, there were two difficulties with this array.


    First, it required a constant maintenance of the array, which consumed a massive amount of spiritual energy. Jiang Li summoned the six major sects and the nine major dynasties to take turns providing six Unity stage cultivators. The Peoples Emperor''s Palace provided two Unity stage cultivators, a total of eight, to continuously transport spiritual energy to maintain the array.


    Despite the strength of the six major sects and the nine major dynasties, only the Guardian Array of the world of mortals Pure Land could withstand the extraterrestrial demons. The other forces were helpless against the demons, and no one wanted to be killed by a suddenly appearing demon. They all agreed to Jiang Li''s proposal.


    Second, this array was simply too large. Never before had an array been able to encompass Jiuzhou. This was not a simple matter of enlarging the array. It also had to consider the terrain, the transportation of spiritual power, and the transfer issues. The design difficulty was extremely high. Even a Unity stage cultivator would have to exhaust all their efforts to design it.


    It was for this reason that Bai Hongtu began to design it after breaking through to the Tribulation Crossing stage.


    "Using a celestial artifact as the array''s eye?" Although he was not informed in advance, Jiang Li was not surprised.


    This array had a great function, and naturally, it required a treasure that could bear this huge cause and effect as the array''s eye.


    "Yes, I asked the Eternal Celestial, and he said that the Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal communicates with heaven and earth, has the ability to enlighten and transform, and is most suitable as the array''s eye."


    "Is the Eternal Celestial still well?" Jiang Li asked.


    "Of course, he is well. Looking at the spirit of the Eternal Celestial, I think he will still be alive even after I die. Do you want to see him?"


    "I have some questions to ask him."


    "Can I also go to see the Eternal Celestial?" Goddess Jing Xin pointed at herself. She had only heard of the name of the Eternal Celestial, but she had never seen this old man.


    "Yes, the Eternal Celestial likes lively places. He would prefer more people." Bai Hongtu nodded.


    "I still need to prepare for the Celestial Artifact Appreciation Conference. You guys go ahead. He is still in the Sealed Self Cave." Bai Hongtu hurriedly left after speaking.


    Dong Zhongren heard from Wang Bian that Jiang Li already knew about his affairs, and he felt embarrassed to stay here, so he left in a hurry.


    The Buddha''s Son Wuzhi was very interested in the Celestial Artifact Appreciation Conference. Although it had not yet started, many cultivators had already come to display their weapons. He also bid farewell to Jiang Li and Goddess Jing Xin and wandered around with great interest.


    ......


    "Is the Eternal Celestial really the oldest person in Jiuzhou, and is he really a celestial being?"


    On the way to the Sealed Self Cave, Goddess Jing Xin asked.


    "He is indeed a celestial being. As for the age issue, it depends on how old your Red Dust Fairy is. Excluding the uncertain Red Dust Fairy, he is indeed the oldest person."


    "I suspect he is a disciple of the Dao Ancestor, but he has always denied it."


    Before becoming the Peoples Emperor, Jiang Li had asked the Eternal Celestial for advice many times and respected this old man very much.


    Goddess Jing Xin was slightly surprised. If he was really a disciple of the Dao Ancestor, then the Eternal Celestial was indeed as his name suggested, living long and seeing far, immortal.


    A disciple of the Dao Ancestor would be at least fifty thousand years old.


    Unity stage cultivators could live for two to three thousand years, witnessing the rise and fall of countless forces in their long lives.


    But the Eternal Celestial could witness the growth and death of countless Unity stage cultivators.


    When Jiuzhou still had contact with the celestial realm, many celestial beings visited Jiuzhou, but they all returned to the celestial realm after a few hundred years. Only the Eternal Celestial, a native of Jiuzhou, felt that the celestial realm was not as intimate as Jiuzhou after ascending. He returned to Jiuzhou and never left again.


    Jiang Li thought he was planning to retire in Jiuzhou.


    But thanks to this old antique, many doubts were answered, such as what the celestial realm has, how to become a celestial being, that there is more than just becoming a celestial being above the Tribulation Crossing stage, that the Red Dust Fairy is the manifestation of the "beauty" of the Heavenly Dao, and so on.


    And when the previous Peoples Emperors could not withstand the extraterrestrial demons, the Eternal Celestial also helped and killed the demons.


    But the Eternal Celestial could not take action many times.


    After becoming a celestial being, all the spiritual energy in one''s body would be transformed into celestial power, which could support the body of a celestial being. And celestial power only existed in the celestial realm. After a celestial being descended to the mortal world, the celestial power in their body would decrease as it was used.


    After the Eternal Celestial descended to the mortal world, he planned to go to the celestial realm to replenish his celestial power when it was not enough. After all, he could freely travel to and from the celestial realm. Who would have thought that there would be a problem with the Ascension Ladder, and he could not go to the celestial realm.


    This was troublesome.


    Once he used up all his celestial power, his body would collapse, and he would experience the five decays of heaven and man and die!


    He tried his best not to take action.


    "Celestial, are you there? I have brought some questions to ask you again." Jiang Li shouted at the stone door of the Sealed Self Cave, and the stone door automatically opened.


    The two entered the cave and found that the most common thing in the cave was various ancient books. Some were neatly placed on bookshelves, and some were scattered on the ground. Of course, the term "ancient books" was relative. For the Eternal Celestial, these were all newly published.


    "You always have questions every time you come. Can''t you just come to see me, an old man, for no reason?" The Eternal Celestial pretended to be very angry, but Goddess Jing Xin could see that he was very happy about Jiang Li''s arrival.


    "Hmm, it''s rare to see someone bringing others along," the Eternal Celestial looked like an ordinary old man you could find anywhere in the countryside. He was thin and hunched, with age spots and calluses on his hands, dressed in simple coarse linen clothes.


    This was the manifestation of his vitality being condensed to the extreme.


    Looking at Jiang Li, who was revered as the Jiang Peoples Emperor, the Eternal Celestial felt a sense of wonder. Who could have imagined that the little boy who was only in the Elemental Infant stage back then, has now become so unfathomably powerful?


    As a celestial being, he couldn''t gauge how strong Jiang Li truly was.


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    "This little girl looks quite pretty. Whose child is she?"


    "Answering the Celestial, Jing Xin is from the World of Mortals Pure Land, a descendant of the Red Dust Fairy."


    "The Red Dust Fairy, it''s been a long time since I''ve heard that name." The Eternal Celestial chuckled, warmly welcoming and treating the two of them, even bringing out the finest spiritual tea and pastries.


    Although all three of them practiced Inedia, it didn''t mean they couldn''t enjoy good food.


    Jing Xin, the Goddess, wasn''t sure if it was her imagination, but she felt that the moment she mentioned she was a descendant of the Red Dust Fairy, the Eternal Celestial''s enthusiasm increased, and the way he looked at her changed.


    How should she put it? It was as if he was looking at his own younger generation with a doting gaze.


    "This is someone who has seen the Red Dust Fairy with his own eyes," Jiang Li transmitted to the Goddess Jing Xin.


    Understanding dawned on the Goddess Jing Xin. He was still thinking about her ancestor.

 Chapter 49 – Answer

    Considering the advanced age of the Eternal Celestial, Jiang Li decided to phrase his question more delicately.


    "The Red Dust Fairy has been resurrected, what do you think?"


    The Eternal Celestial''s blood surged, and he stood up abruptly. He used several celestial-level purification spells on himself, straightened his back, and began to groom himself in front of a bronze mirror, changing into his celestial robes.


    Goddess Jing Xin felt a slight dizziness, and before she knew it, the old farmer tending the fields had transformed into an elderly man with a graceful demeanor.


    Without uttering another word, the Eternal Celestial transformed into a streak of light and flew towards the World of Mortals Pure Land.


    Before he could fly out of the cave, Jiang Li grabbed his ankle and pulled him back.


    "Let me go, let me go, don''t stop me from pursuing love!" The Eternal Celestial struggled fiercely, but Jiang Li''s grip was unyielding.


    "Can you even call that love? I''m embarrassed for you," Jiang Li scoffed.


    When the Red Dust Fairy first descended to the mortal world, she caused quite a commotion. The Eternal Celestial, upon seeing her, fell to his knees on the spot, declaring that he had found love and would worship the Red Dust Fairy for the rest of his life.


    Only after calming down did he say that the Red Dust Fairy was the embodiment of the "beauty" of the Heavenly Dao.


    He was too embarrassed to mention this in front of Goddess Jing Xin.


    "Let me go, you''re bullying an old man!"


    Goddess Jing Xin watched this scene in astonishment, not because of the Eternal Celestial''s loss of composure, but because Jiang Li could easily subdue a genuine celestial being!


    After a while, the Eternal Celestial finally calmed down.


    "You see the charm of the Red Dust Fairy, even a celestial being can''t resist," Jiang Li said to Goddess Jing Xin.


    The example before her was quite convincing.


    She had never seen the madness of Dream Jiang Emperor and the others, and she was not clear about the reasons for Xuan Ai Dao Maiden''s coup.


    This was the first time Goddess Jing Xin had seen someone go crazy because of the Red Dust Fairy, and it was a celestial being.


    "So, the Red Dust Fairy really has been resurrected?" The Eternal Celestial knew that Jiang Li wouldn''t joke about such a matter, but he couldn''t help but ask.


    Jiang Li and Goddess Jing Xin took turns explaining the whole story to the Eternal Celestial. After pondering for a moment, the Eternal Celestial said, "It seems that a new soul has been born in a physical being!"


    "This has happened in the celestial realm. After a celestial being dies, if their celestial power remains within their body and does not dissipate, and the body does not decay, over time, it is possible for a new consciousness to emerge. This consciousness will not have the original body''s memories and will become a completely new existence. This situation is most likely to occur in celestial beings who have achieved immortality through body cultivation."


    "Didn''t you propose the theory of new soul birth? Physical beings giving birth to souls fall into this category. Whether it''s spiritual power or celestial power, in the end, they will all lead to the birth of a new soul."


    "Why is she always sleeping then?"


    "It''s a psychological issue. Newly born souls know nothing about themselves or the world, and yet they possess immense power. They feel lost and scared, and they like to use sleep as a way to escape."


    "Didn''t you say that after you told the Red Dust Fairy some things about herself, her sleeping time gradually decreased? This is the process of gradually accepting herself."


    The Eternal Celestial, who had spent tens of thousands of years in the celestial realm and had seen and experienced a lot, was able to make a reasonable guess after listening to the explanation, and was able to solve Jiang Li''s doubts with just a few words.


    Seeing the eager look on the Eternal Celestial''s face, Jiang Li warned, "Don''t you dare sneak off to the World of Mortals Pure Land while the Red Dust Fairy has just been born."


    "How could I! Am I that kind of person!" The Eternal Celestial felt that Jiang Li was belittling his character, so he turned his head away, not daring to look at him.


    How did this kid see through his thoughts so easily?


    "I''m not joking with you. What should we do about the Red Dust Fairy? It''s fine if she stays in the World of Mortals Pure Land, but what if she wants to leave? Should we let her go or not? I still have no idea. Only a few people know about her situation now, so don''t cause any trouble!"


    Seeing Jiang Li''s serious expression, the Eternal Celestial knew he wasn''t joking. The fact that he was told about the resurrection of the Red Dust Fairy was a sign of trust. As an elder, he certainly couldn''t betray the trust of his junior.


    "Alright, I understand."


    Seeing the solemn promise of the Eternal Celestial, Jiang Li finally relaxed, "There''s one more thing."


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    It had been over two months since Jiang Yixing practiced the demonic path, and Jiang Yixing had already been executed. As Jiang Li''s cousin and the Jiang Peoples Emperor, Jiang Li personally sent Jiang Yixing to prison. The eye-catching information had long been spread throughout Jiuzhou, causing a huge uproar.


    Some people thought that Jiang Li was righteous in exterminating his kin and supported him. Some thought that Jiang Li should have executed Jiang Yixing as soon as he discovered that he was practicing the demonic path, without going through the legal process. Others thought that Jiang Li was inhumane for sending his own brother to prison.


    However, no one doubted that Jiang Li was also practicing the demonic path.


    The most direct impact of this incident was that the speed at which the bronze cauldron in the Peoples Emperor''s Palace collected faith power slowed down slightly.


    However, the Eternal Celestial, who had been living in Daozong for many years, and Goddess Jing Xin, who had just left the mountain, were both unaware of this.


    "Why was this black-robed man able to lay out his plans in advance? If I weren''t so powerful that I didn''t need the power of faith, his scheme might have succeeded."


    Now, Jiang Li didn''t think it was a coincidence that someone had spread the demonic path to Jiang Yixing. To be able to elevate Jiang Yixing from the Foundation Establishment stage to the Golden Elixir stage with a single instruction, at least a Divine Transformation stage was required. At that time, Jiang Yixing was of average talent and had no power. Who would have the leisure to spread the demonic path to him?


    He believed that this was a conspiracy against him, or rather, against the Peoples Emperor!


    The Eternal Celestial stroked his beard in silence. After a while, he slowly said, "Either someone has seen your future through the Dao of Time, or someone is proficient in the art of fate or aura reading, and has seen that you are destined for the position of Peoples Emperor, or has seen that you possess the aura of the Peoples Emperor."


    The Dao of Time was not exclusive to the Great Zhou royal family. Perhaps some hidden cultivator had mastered the Dao of Time.


    "Fate art? Aura reading?" Jiang Li was somewhat unfamiliar with these terms.


    "It''s normal that you don''t know. The art of fate emphasizes destiny. Things that are destined for you will eventually come to you, and things that are not destined for you will remain elusive no matter what you do. Aura reading believes that everyone has an aura above their head. The color of the aura varies, and the achievements one can attain also vary.""These are all long-lost cultivation methods. It''s possible that some broken temple or Taoist temple might have left behind cultivation methods, which were accidentally obtained by someone."


    Although he had a clue, Jiang Li didn''t know where to start searching.


    "Why would anyone want to undermine the faith in the Peoples Emperor?" Goddess Jing Xin was puzzled.


    Would the weakening of the Peoples Emperor benefit the man in black? Then who would stand against the extraterrestrial demons?


    This was a simple truth, but both Jiang Li and the Eternal Celestial had overlooked it. It was only when Goddess Jing Xin unintentionally reminded them that they came to their senses.


    They looked at each other, confirming the answer in their hearts.


    The weakening of the Peoples Emperor would only benefit the extraterrestrial demons!


    There was a traitor in Jiuzhou!


    It was even possible that an extraterrestrial demon had secretly infiltrated Jiuzhou!