Body Becomes Immortal, Thought Gathers into Divinity-All Begin with the Human Path [Second Update]

On the way back, Lord Shi of the Governor-General's Residence's Mansion did not rush as hastily as he had come. Previously, they were eager to find Qiu Yan's whereabouts, but now that they were leaving with Qiu Yan traveling with them, there was no need to rush.

Speaking of which, once they decided to return, a monk took out several items, shook them in the wind, and they transformed into a caravan, complete with coachmen and horses, looking just like True Person.

However, once one releases their senses, it becomes clear that these are not living beings, but rather artificial life forms similar to Golden-Armored Warriors. They are simply beings into which some applications and dialogues have been pre-programmed, enabling them to act according to logic.

When it comes to artificial life, Qiu Yan thinks of Qiu An, the servant who has undergone a complete transformation. After experiencing many things, his eyes have become increasingly Spiritual Light, and he is about to undergo some kind of metamorphosis.

At this moment, in this convoy, Qiu Yan and Qiu Yan were riding in the same car. Qiu Yan sat at the table, while Qiu An stood to the side.

This car is quite peculiar; it doesn't look very big from the outside, but the interior space is surprisingly large, like a courtyard with a small garden, Lin Zhong with bookshelves, cabinets, a tea table, and cushions.

When Qiu Yan came to the Northern Frontier, he was granted permission by Li Kun to travel alone in a carriage. That carriage also had bookshelves and books, but it was simply furnished and could not compare to the carriage in front of him.

Moreover, when Qiu Yan was chasing the Left Wise King, the carriage he had used to come was left in Dingchang City and did not accompany the envoy delegation north.

"Shen Zhi, your servant is quite interesting. He's neither alive nor dead; I wonder where you found him."

Across the tea table, Lord Shi was also sizing up Qiu An and remarked with a sigh.

After leaving the Three Waters Tribe, this distinguished old man boarded Qiu Yan's carriage, where they enjoyed tea and conversation, finding each other to be very pleasant.

This was also what Qiu Yan hoped for. He was still waiting to glean some information about the Outer-Heaven Will from the other party. However, he was not in a hurry and simply chatted casually with Lord Shi. At first, they talked about Military School matters.

Having the experience to compile Military Canon and having witnessed many events in the Military World and on the Sand Battlefield, Qiu Yan possesses a profound understanding and knowledge of Military School, and is highly proficient in various historical allusions and tactics. He speaks eloquently and demonstrates profound insight into even the smallest details.

Compared to him, Lord Shi's words were somewhat inarticulate, as if he were clumsy with words.

However, Qiu Yan was able to glean the underlying meaning from these few words. Undoubtedly, although Lord Shi could not speak eloquently or write classical texts, he had experienced a vast number of battles and was rich in Sand Battlefield experience. His words often hit the nail on the head and went straight to the heart of the matter, which was very enlightening for Qiu Yan.

As they talked, their conversation drifted out of topic. Gradually, it moved beyond Military School matters, and eventually, Lord Shi's gaze naturally fell upon Qiu An and the two packages in his hands.

One of the packages contained a box. Inside the box was the head of the Left Wise King.

After Qiu Yan killed the king of the Rouluo, he cut off his head and threw it into the Three Rivers Khan's tent to intimidate the entire tribe. However, it could not be discarded afterward. Meng Qingbin and others carefully collected it, put it in a box, and gave it to Qiu Yan to take back.

This head, in the end, must be presented to the imperial court as proof of merit; otherwise, words alone are insufficient and could easily lead to trouble.

Besides the package containing human heads, the other one was used to hold miscellaneous items, including Ginseng Baby, Incense Burner, and Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription. The package was bulging and tightly tied, with a long sword piercing through the knot.

"Also, this package of yours, the longsword with the clasp is unusual, and the contents are not simple either. This fragrance must be from a ginseng that has come to life. It must have something on its mind. This kind of thing is very rare. Every time one appears, it usually causes a fight. Are you carrying it with you, planning to nurture it to maturity and use it for medicine? When that happens, don't forget to call this old man. Even just a little bit of the broth will be very nourishing."

Although Lord Shi appeared to be True Person, he was actually Nascent Soul cultivator. His gaze was profound and mysterious. The thin layer of cloth and the isolation and illusionary restrictions placed by Qiu Yan could not hide anything from him.

However, Qiu Yan made no attempt to hide anything, and chuckled lightly upon hearing this, displaying a poised and generous demeanor.

Back then, as a powerless and insignificant candidate, he naturally had to act cautiously, lest he attract covetous eyes and bring about a series of disasters. Now, as the top scholar in the imperial examination and a compiler in the Hanlin Academy, he has completed numerous classic works and is gradually developing the Qi Manifestation Grand Confucian. His status and position are incomparable to what they were before. Coupled with his own cultivation, even if these things were exposed, who would dare to risk enormous Karma and the protection of Dragon Qi to come and compete for them?

The Ginseng Baby inside the cloth bag stirred at the sound of the voice, turning over and over, causing the bag to ripple. Several cries of pain rang out, the voices as tender as those of an infant. Who else could it be but the person with the Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription?

Immediately afterwards, another Literary Thought spread from within, calming the chaotic situation.

Upon seeing this, Lord Shi clapped his hands and laughed, "Wonderful! Shen Zhi, there's truly something else hidden in this package, including a ghost brimming with Literary Thought. Judging from its appearance, it's about to undergo a transformation, likely having experienced many things and gained some insights. However, such matters are tantamount to Underworld; you must be careful that the people of the Yincao Underworld don't reach out..."

"Are people from the Yincao Underworld reaching out?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Yan's heart stirred. Even Divine Spirit Body has a foundation in the Netherworld. As their rank increases, the foundation in the Netherworld also changes accordingly. This is because the Netherworld Domain is an extension and projection of the deity's body, and naturally it will change with the Divine Body and power. However, after such a long time, Qiu Yan only knows the appearance of the Netherworld and has not gone deep into it. He once went to the middle of the River of Forgetfulness and had some experience, but as for the legendary Yincao Underworld, he really has not had much contact with it.

Noticing Qiu Yan's expression, Lord Shi had no idea that he was thinking about the fate of the Divine Spirit Body, and assumed he was worried. So he said, "You don't need to worry too much. Donghua is still a land of Human Path after all, with the Dragon Qi of the Great Rui suppressing the Fortune of Yincao Underworld has great Divine Ability, when they come here, they must also follow the rules and act according to the rules set by the Sage. In a way, they are similar to the people behind this Grasslands in that they are also outsiders."

Since the other party had brought it up, Qiu Yan wasn't going to stand on ceremony and asked, "What exactly does 'the Outer-Heaven Will' mean?"

"You finally asked," Lord Shi smiled upon hearing this. "You're quite composed. Actually, the Second Prince of Three Rivers also has a powerful background. Did you notice? Let's start by discussing the matter of the Outer-Heaven Will with the Three Rivers Tribe."

"There must be someone behind Duolu," Qiu Yan nodded. Two days ago, the will behind Sukai condensed into a smoke skull and used Sound Worm to invade the hearts of the Three Rivers Tribe. When Qiu Yan absorbed it into his book, it subtly touched the hearts of the corrupted individuals, including the Second Prince Duolu, and he discovered a clue.

Duolu entered the Central Plains several times and played a key role in facilitating the alliance between Great Rui and Three Rivers. When things turned sour, he maintained the alliance as well, which can be seen as a friendly force. However, when it comes to the interaction between two ethnic groups, no matter how deep the friendship is, there must be a purpose and interests involved in his words and actions. In the end, it is still for his own benefit.

The eldest prince, Sukai, is clearly connected to the people behind him, and his mindset has changed as a result, leaning towards the Left Wise King of the Rouluo. However, the person behind Duolu should be from another camp. The two sides may not be enemies, but they are definitely not on the same side.

"These Outer-Heaven Will come from various origins, including gods and cultivators. They are unlikely to be from this continent, and their cultivation is extremely high. It would be difficult to command them in their true forms, so they use this method of will projection to place their pieces."

Lord Shi didn't seem to mind the connection between Karma; he spoke of such a hidden matter quite casually.

"Gods and cultivators?" Qiu Yan's brow twitched slightly, then he shook his head and sighed, "If that's the case, then there must be people interfering everywhere in the Human Path. Their goal must be to strengthen their own power. It seems they are indeed targeting Great Rui. However, the Grasslands are vast, and there are many tribes. If they gather together, they can support a dynasty. They must be fighting among themselves. Could we not take advantage of this?"

"Your idea has been considered and implemented by countless people throughout history to maintain peace in the Central Plains. In fact, it's not entirely true that Human Path is constantly interfered with and controlled by others. It is precisely because of Human Path that the gods and cultivators cannot act arbitrarily. Ultimately, cultivators are those who have cultivated their Human Path bodies, while gods are those who have gathered their Human Path thoughts. Both originate from Human Path! Human Path is the foundation of everything!"

At this point, Lord Shi took a deep breath, completely disregarding his identity as a cultivator and regarding himself entirely as Human Path being.

Qiu Yan pondered for a moment, then continued to ask, "Human Path can restrict both sides; what is the reason for this?"

Lord Shi glanced at him and laughed, "When I was still a lowly soldier, I once read a book on Human Dao Canon. The person later said that when the book was completed, his consciousness soared upwards, going against the current, observing the roundness of the sky and the squareness of the earth, and seeing the Cosmic Primordial Wilds. I suppose Shen Zhi has had a similar experience, so he should know that gods and cultivators, once they reach a certain level, cannot enter the Continent because of the obstruction of Human Path!"

"Human Path obstruction?" Qiu Yan frowned, a sense of thunder and destruction flashing through his mind. He looked up and saw the top of the carriage, but his thoughts were on the thunder and lightning and the destructive aura in the Nine Heavens.

"It's not just about preventing powerful beings from entering the Continent. Even many things that seem obvious actually Human Path humanitarian element. The reason why those Outsiders had to play chess instead of overturning the chessboard and fighting is precisely because of the arrangements made by Sage of Human Path. This game, this situation, is all built on Human Path. What does it matter if they play their game within it?"

After listening to these words, Qiu Yan pondered for a moment, then asked, "Senior mentioned seeing someone write in the classics. I wonder who that person was? Did they leave their name in the history books?"

"History books dare not record his name," Lord Shi shook his head, a look of reminiscence in his eyes. "I wonder how many people in the Eastern Radiance Continent still remember the name Lin Zhengyang." (To be continued...)

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