“This child, Changsheng, is honest and reliable. With the guidance of Daoist Friend White Robe, his future achievements are immeasurable.”
The Sect Master and the others were slightly stunned.
What was happening? Tianyuan Old Ancestor was actually speaking up for Chen Changsheng!
Cangxuan Old Ancestor was also puzzled. “Senior Brother Tianyuan, have you perhaps seen something extraordinary in Chen Changsheng?”
Tianyuan Old Ancestor cleared his throat. “You will understand in time.”
Cangxuan Old Ancestor hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Senior Brother Tianyuan, I took the liberty of gifting your Sarcophagus to someone.”
“What? You fool—” Tianyuan Old Ancestor frowned, his voice laced with displeasure.
That artifact was forged from the Heaven and Earth Wonder, Heaven-Fallen Divine Wood, and inscribed with Supreme Dao Patterns. It formed its own miniature world and could resist the erosion of the Power of Time! He had spent countless years cultivating within that Sarcophagus.
Cangxuan Old Ancestor pointed toward the White Robe Great Emperor (Chen Changsheng’s clone). “I gave it to this Daoist Friend!”
Tianyuan Old Ancestor froze, then instantly changed his tune. “A brilliant move!”
Chen Changsheng’s clone, the White Robe Great Emperor, said, “Since I have returned, I shall take a rest.”
Upon hearing this, Tianyuan Old Ancestor and the others bowed respectfully, no longer daring to disturb him.
Divine Arcs surged beneath their feet, and they stepped into the void, leaving Azure Mystery Peak.
Lu Xuan turned to Chen Changsheng. “Right, Changsheng, take a trip to the Stone Demon Race and the Blood Demon Race. There’s no need for those two races to exist anymore.”
Chen Changsheng was slightly taken aback. “Master, you won’t handle it personally?”
Lu Xuan waved a hand dismissively. “Too weak. You handle it. The Stone Demon Race and the Blood Demon Race no longer have any Nine-star Great Emperors left!”
Chen Changsheng sighed internally. He really wanted to refuse, but his Master’s command was absolute.
Lu Xuan asked, “Will you go yourself, or should I send you?”
Chen Changsheng’s eyes gleamed with pragmatic focus. “I’ll go myself. It’s a perfect opportunity to practice the Power of Spatial Array Patterns you imparted to me.”
Lu Xuan nodded.
Chen Changsheng’s Wooden Puppet Clone instantly vanished, concealing its aura and Traversing the Void.
Soon after, the System’s voice sounded in Lu Xuan’s ear.
“Ding! Host’s third disciple Chen Changsheng’s Array Attainment is increasing! Synchronization beginning!”
“Ding! Host’s second disciple Ye Chen’s Pill Dao Attainment is increasing! Synchronization beginning!”
“Ding! Host’s eldest disciple Ji Fuyao’s Spirit Fire Attainment is increasing! Synchronization beginning!”
The voices faded.
Three incomparably profound insights surged into Lu Xuan’s mind, scattering like brilliant clusters of light.
Lu Xuan nodded faintly.
Not bad, not bad. With the third disciple, I don’t have to do so many things personally. It’s much better than before.
For the next two months, he wouldn’t have the Great Emperor Experience Card, so he planned to stay put on Azure Mystery Peak. As the saying goes, a gentleman doesn’t stand beneath a crumbling wall!
Soon, he would be able to claim two rewards. One was for helping Ji Fuyao annihilate the Heavenly Net Hall, which would be completed once she destroyed the remaining branches. The other was the reward for Ji Fuyao reaching the Saint King realm, which was fast approaching.
As for how to spend these two months? If anything came up, he’d just leave it to Old Third.
Lu Xuan asked the System, “Right, when should I take on the fourth disciple?”
The System replied, “The secrets of the heavens cannot be divulged.”
Lu Xuan was speechless.
***
Over the next few days, Ye Chen cultivated as if he were injected with adrenaline, living a life of two points and one line: thatched hut, cave dwelling, thatched hut...
Lu Xuan felt a faint pang of concern for him.
What if he exhausts himself? Even the Production Team's Donkey isn't this diligent.
Lu Xuan couldn’t help but remind him, “Ye Chen, remember to balance work and rest. If you cultivate like this, you might damage your meridians. Wouldn’t that be counterproductive?”
Ye Chen replied, his eyes shining with conviction. “Master’s Medical Dao Power is heaven-reaching; he can heal me.”
Lu Xuan had no response. Ye Chen had truly gone mad with refining!
Meanwhile, Chen Changsheng was as usual, lying flat beside Lu Xuan, observing in secret.
He noticed a terrifying fact: the aura emanating from Lu Xuan, which subtly conformed to the Heavenly Dao, was simply too profound. He could imitate it, but it lacked any natural spontaneity.
Yet, the Dao of Nature was the very essence of Non-Action.
Chen Changsheng consulted Lu Xuan. “Master, what is the key to this?”
Lu Xuan looked at the setting sun. The evening glow bathed Azure Mystery Peak in a heavenly light. In the void, solitary birds flew home together, their calls pleasant to the ear.
Poetic inspiration struck him, and he recited leisurely, “Lying peacefully on Azure Mystery Peak, leisurely observing Heaven and Earth. The mountain air is pleasant at dusk, and the birds fly home together.”
“Good poem! Good poem!”
Chen Changsheng began to meticulously savor Lu Xuan’s words. The true meaning of Non-Action was contained within this poem.
***
Blackflame Mountain Range.
Ji Fuyao had distributed a portion of the spoils recovered from the Heavenly Net General Hall. The numerous Fuyao Dynasty Dragon Guards, the Ye Family members, the Xiao Family Old Ancestor, and the Lin Family Old Ancestor were all immensely excited.
This was the foundation of a Nine-star Emperor-tier Major Power!
Ye Beichen received a Five-star Emperor-tier Spirit Sword, which he held tightly, gazing at it as if it were a lover, his eyes shining with emotion.
Wang Man laughed and scolded, “Beichen, look at you, getting so worked up over a small thing.”
As he spoke, he kissed the Five-star Emperor-tier battle axe bestowed by Empress Fuyao. “Follow Her Majesty the Empress, and she will lead us to the peak!”
The Xiao Family Old Ancestor, the Lin Family Old Ancestor, and the three Great Emperors from Fallen State who had just sworn allegiance to Ji Fuyao couldn’t stop smiling. No merit was greater than Serving the Rising Emperor!
Now that the Fuyao Dynasty was in ruins and awaiting restoration, their early joining meant they would inevitably become founding elders in the future!
With Peak Master Lu backing them, the Fuyao Dynasty was destined to rise in the Southern Wilds!
Qing Yan smiled brightly, still possessing her youthful charm. Seeing the excitement of the loyalists, her heart was filled with joy.
Three millennia of waiting, and the Re-establishment of the Fuyao Dynasty was finally at hand!
Just then, everyone received a mental transmission from Ji Fuyao and quickly entered the main hall.
In the depths of the grand hall, Ji Fuyao sat high upon the imperial throne in a fiery red dress, radiating immense authority. She spoke slowly, her voice echoing throughout the hall.
“In five days, my Fuyao Dynasty will launch its campaign, entering the various states to annihilate the Heavenly Net Hall Branches! Once all the Heavenly Net Hall Branches are destroyed, we will hold the Dynasty Founding Ceremony!”
As her voice fell, flames ignited in the eyes of Wang Man and the others.
The time to strike had finally come!
Qing Yan stepped forward gracefully, bowing respectfully to Ji Fuyao. “Your Majesty the Empress! With the Heavenly Net General Hall annihilated, the other branches are merely lambs waiting to be slaughtered. Over these millennia, the Heavenly Net Hall has committed countless massacres; their crimes are too numerous to record! Our campaign against the Heavenly Net Hall Branches will surely be met with support from the major powers in the various states! We can use this opportunity to Borrow Momentum!”
Borrowing Momentum!
Ji Fuyao tilted her snow-white neck and nodded, her eyes profound. “Qing Yan speaks correctly. Over these next five days, the news from Tianluo State will certainly spread. A just cause attracts much support, while an unjust one finds little. Our current strength is not yet enough to contend with those branches, but we can leverage the power of other major factions!”
Wang Man and the others declared, “Your Majesty the Empress! We can also secretly stir up the waves. This will be entirely beneficial to our Dynasty!”
Ji Fuyao agreed.
Over the next five days, Wang Man, Qing Yan, Ye Beichen, and others left the Blackflame Mountain Range, using large merchant associations to continuously spread the news.
The war slogan attributed to Lu Xuan was circulated throughout the Southern Wilds:
“The day we summon the old guard to the Southern Wilds, ten thousand banners will cut down the Heavenly Net! Slaughtering a million Heavenly Net soldiers, the sword at my waist still drips blood!”