Free Web NovelChapter 1857: Chapter 878: Five Elements Mutual Generation! Earth Immortal Peak! (Part 2)
East Sea, Western Regions, Southern Border, Northern Barbarians. Now, in almost every part of the human world, the Great Yan’s Black Dragon Banner stands solemnly, not only over the realm but also in everyone’s hearts.
Compared to the chaos of the past, the present is a golden age for both Martial Artists and the common people.
With the stabilizing of the four directions and the terrifying strength of the Great Yan, the Central Divine Continent has truly become the center of the world, attracting talents from all directions, including Western Region Martial Artists, Overseas Martial Artists, and Grassland Martial Artists.
The convergence of resources and geniuses naturally led to a martial arts golden age, with major Immortal Sects, great families, and Jianghu factions constantly vying for dominance.
The ranking on the Ascending Immortal List has reached its pinnacle in terms of prestige.
This is an existence acknowledged by the Dynasty.
This was suggested by Pingyang, who believed that, once entering a peaceful era, many would become idle and entertain inappropriate thoughts; it’s better to have them continuously fight for fame and fortune.
Her suggestion was approved by Empress Su Ziyue, who secretly propelled everything forward, and indeed, after the revision of the Ascending Immortal List, countless Jianghu heroes and talented individuals found themselves ensnared in the court’s scheme.
One by one, extraordinary talents were honed through blood and fire in this contest.
Among the younger generation, the most notable is the Jinyi Guard Green Envoy Shi Yi, a registered disciple not yet accepted by Chen Yuan, who displayed terrifying talent.
In just a few years, he ascended to the top of the Hidden Dragon List, considered the most brilliant talent since the founding of the Great Yan, as heroes from all corners of the human world bowed before him.
However, time has been relatively short, and the most significant changes have occurred only in the Hidden Dragon List; the Fengyun List and Supreme List showed little change.
Su Ziyue even considered establishing a Human Immortal List to include all immortals in the human world, but after deliberation, it was postponed.
For the common people, the court governs everything with clear laws; officials dare not oppress, Jianghu Martial Artists dare not challenge the government’s authority, combined with various policies to care for the people.
They live like a dream, truly enjoying a peaceful life.
Though not everyone can have a prosperous life, at least the vast majority can afford food and clothing, which is their greatest pursuit.
In the Central Plains, it’s a golden age, yet outside the Central Plains, life is harsh; the prosperity of the Central Plains people is drawn from other regions.
This is the only thing Chen Yuan can do.
Additionally, Chen Yuan’s strategy to spread martial arts across the world involves disseminating the Martial Arts Foundation Establishment method globally.
In a world where individual power can rival everything, martial prowess is everyone’s greatest reliance; Chen Yuan fears no rebellion because none can surpass him.
Even given time to catch up, they can only follow in his shadow.
This is one reason the court secretly controls the Ascending Immortal List, not just to give Jianghu individuals something to do but also to have them hone each other, creating a virtuous cycle to birth strong figures.
Currently, top-tier Immortal Sects are part of the national religion, or they follow the court’s orders, responding to summons without defiance.
This is the terrifying aspect of a unified dynasty, with the Holy Martial Emperor suppressing the human world; as long as he lives, none dare entertain mischief.
On this day, in the Divine Capital City, within the Jinyi Guard’s office.
Suddenly, the world changes color, turbulent primordial energy erupts, and an invisible rule pressure shocks everyone in the Capital; everyone feels as though burdened by a massive mountain.
Struggling to breathe, they can only faintly hear the sound of a Sky-reaching Sword.
.....
"Congratulations to the Great Governor!"
"Sword God Jiang."
"You’ve surpassed again...."
Garbed in white, Jiang He, like a Banished Immortal descending to the world, listens to the surrounding congratulatory voices, a faint smile forming at the corner of his mouth; with years of cultivation, he’s finally crossed that threshold.
Condensing the flower at the peak, he enters the Six Realms, achieving the Land Human Immortal state.
From then on, he has reached the pinnacle of the human world.
Su Ziyue, in a bright yellow phoenix robe, smiles and nods at Jiang He’s breakthrough, though her eyes harbor a faint trace of concern and melancholy.
Since the battle at Heavenly Broken Mountain, nearly seven years have passed.
Moluo, the old Heavenly Master, Ancestor Su Ming, Chu Changfeng, and others have returned to the Central Plains; even Jiang He closed his doors for years, entering the Six Realms.
Yet Chen Yuan remains elusive.
But she doesn’t worry much, merely concerned, for she knows Chen Yuan now can be deemed invincible in the human world, unmatched.
His absence is due to another closed-door training session!
As Empress and helpful partner to her husband, Su Ziyue is used to his retreats, though this session is exceptionally long; after instructing years ago, he vanished with no sign.
Li Suqing, beside her, seemingly notices the look in Su Ziyue’s eyes, softly asks:
"Chen... His Majesty... has not returned yet?"
As Sect Leader of the Goddess Palace, one of the top figures in the world, typically she should be stationed at the Yun State Mountain Gate, overseeing sect affairs, but Su Ziyue summoned her under the pretense of boredom.
She’s been here for years, delegating power to the former Sect Leader Feng Jiuge.
Of course, she’s not alone; Jiang He’s wife, Li Hongshuang, is also a frequent visitor to the Imperial Palace, chatting leisurely with the Empress.
This incites envy among many nobles.
The Jiang family has truly prospered.
The Emperor favors Jiang He, the Empress maintains close ties with Imperial Decree Madam Li Hongshuang, and if there’s a court family ranking, the Jiang family would certainly be included.
Not losing ground against the major alien kings.
"What, Suqing sister, you miss him?" Su Ziyue’s eyes shift slightly, suddenly whispering.
"You... Ziyue, you are the Empress... how could you also...." Li Suqing quickly furrows her brow, a blush briefly flashing across her face, adopting a stern demeanor.
Since her entry into the palace accompanying the Empress for cultivation, Su Ziyue occasionally provokes her nerves, suggesting the harem is cold, and other sisters are uninteresting, hoping she might join.
Even suggesting Imperial Concubine placement...
Leading Li Suqing to firmly refuse.
Entering the palace, becoming an Imperial Concubine....
If she entered the palace, how would she fit?
Not only is she and Chen Yuan sworn companions, but with Noble Consort Yu Qingyan and Shen Yanshu, she refuses such absurdity.
Wouldn’t that be three masters serving one husband?
Would Li Suqing have any dignity left?
Only with Su Ziyue does she hold back her anger and embarrassment.
"Suqing, you seem flustered..." Su Ziyue teases, with Pingyang and her mother behaving obediently, Shen Yanshu, Lady Xu, have long been subdued, the harem tranquil.
She’s long been bored, truly wanting Chen Yuan to try the master-disciple type dynamic.
Thus repeatedly suggesting to Li Suqing.
"Ziyue, if you continue, I’ll return to Yun State." Li Suqing takes a deep breath, suppressing her shame.
"Alright, I won’t mention it anymore."
"You, being Empress, still lack decorum." Li Suqing glares at Su Ziyue.
"Hehe, but truly Suqing, do you plan living a lonely life?"
"This is called pursuing the path for life!"
"Chen Yuan enjoys pursuing the path too...." Su Ziyue seemingly recalling something, suddenly chuckles, her eyes gaze south, filled with longing, saying:
"They should return soon..."
...
Southern Border, Bibo Lake.
In the originally calm void, various rules begin to disarray; initially, they are fundamental earthly rules, but soon, the five elements—Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth—condense gradually in the heavens.
Encompassing hundreds of miles.
An invisible pressure manifests between heaven and earth as if the sky overturns; atop Jianmu, the elderly Shen Teng suddenly opens his complex eyes.
Five Elements Mutual Generation...
He knows Chen Yuan.... has broken through!
