Extra II: Unifying the world
Li Lingsu's question was also the question on the minds of the members of the Heaven and Earth Society. They hadn't asked it earlier because they were still immersed in the sorrow of the death of the Superintendent.
We lament the passing of the once Great Feng guardian deity of Feng.
Upon seeing the message from the Holy Son, everyone composed themselves and turned their attention back to the surging doubts and confusion.
How could Xu Qi'an, who was overseas, have learned of his demise?
Moreover, he placed the fall of the Superintendent and the Heavenly Venerable together, which shows that the Heavenly Venerable's assimilation with the Heavenly Dao was extraordinary and may be related to the Great Calamity.
[Three: The Heavenly Venerable died for the Superintendent.]
Xu Qi'an's message came into view.
The Heavenly Venerable died as the Superintendent?!
Did the Heavenly Venerable also go to sea to join the battle? Was he ashamed after I scolded him, so he went to sea to help Xu Qi'an? In the fierce battle, the Heavenly Venerable died to save the Superintendent. The Holy Son was saddened, moved, and confused.
The Heavenly Venerable has also joined the battle. It seems the Holy Son has rendered meritorious service. It's a pity that the Superintendent still cannot escape his fate. The others thought to themselves.
But the message that Xu Qi'an sent immediately left the members of the Heaven and Earth Society stunned and speechless:
[Part Three: After Dean Zhao's martyrdom, the Great Feng's Fate completely dissipated, and the Superintendent was no longer immortal, thus perishing. However, after the Heavenly Venerable merged with the Heavenly Dao, he awakened the Superintendent.]
The Superintendent had originally died, but the Heavenly Venerable, having merged with the Heavenly Dao, saved him. The members of the Heaven and Earth Society were shocked when they saw this message. They instinctively knew that this message contained an exaggerated amount of information, but they couldn't understand it.
Although Dean Zhao defeated the Shaman God and saved countless people, his death truly drained the last bit of the Great Feng's National Fate. Chu Yuanzhen witnessed Zhao Shou's demise firsthand, but he never expected that while saving countless people, Zhao Shou would also indirectly "kill" the Superintendent.
Nothing in life is more unpredictable than this.
But what is the connection between the Heavenly Venerable merging with the Heavenly Dao and awakening the Superintendent?
Why does the Heavenly Venerable's merging with the Heavenly Dao awaken the Superintendent?
[Seven: The Heavenly Venerable merged with the Heavenly Dao, awakening the Superintendent Ningyan. What does this mean?]
Li Lingsu once again voiced the doubts in the minds of the members of the Heaven and Earth Society.
[Three: Because the Superintendent the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao Way.]
After sending this message, Xu Qi'an quickly updated the Earth Book group with detailed information, posting it one message at a time.
After he finished sending it, the Earth Book chat group fell silent; no one spoke, and no one expressed any sentiments.
Silence did not signify tranquility; on the contrary, the inner turmoil within the members of the Heaven and Earth Society at this moment was enough to be described as "earth-shattering."
This includes Huaiqing, who was right next to Xu Qi'an.
Superintendent the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao, and the consciousness he gave birth to was formed by the fusion of the Heavenly Venerable's avatar, including the Heavenly Venerable Dao Venerable's avatar, with subsequent generations of Heavenly Venerable merging into the Heavenly Dao.
Could it be that the Superintendent to support Xu Qi'an to become Martial God? No wonder he's training Gatekeeper.
After a long while, Chu Yuanzhen, who had begun to calm down, sent a letter with emotion:
[Part 4: No wonder I felt the emergence of the Warlock System was somewhat abrupt; the First Chief Astrologer also his pawn, and the Warlock System was created under his guidance.]
[Second: So, the prosperity of the Human Race and the favor bestowed upon it by Heaven and Earth are due to the merits of the Dao Venerable and successive Heavenly Venerable?]
Li Miaozhen rarely raises such a profound question.
She meant that the reason why the Human Race was able to defeat the demon race and the descendants of Demon Race and Gods and Devils after the Gods and Devils and demons, and become the masters of the Nine Provinces world, was because the Dao Venerable and Heavenly Venerable influenced the Heavenly Dao, causing it to favor the Human Race.
[Three: Perhaps!]
Xu Qi'an sent a letter saying that he could not provide an answer.
[Eight: Although the Heavenly Dao is ruthless, it has still given birth to will. And with will comes likes and dislikes. Since it is an aggregate of the consciousness of the Dao Venerable and generations of Heavenly Venerable, it is inevitable that it will be close to the Human Race. What I am more concerned about is that the Heaven Sect's cultivation method can give the Heavenly Dao consciousness. Gentlemen, could this become a hidden danger?]
A brief silence fell within the Heaven and Earth Society as everyone pondered the question, but no one offered an answer.
Suddenly, things got philosophical. Xu Qi'an muttered to himself, just about to say that as Gatekeeper, he could also check the Heavenly Dao to some extent, when he suddenly saw a message from Li Lingsu:
[There won't be such a hidden danger anymore. My master just came down the mountain to see me and said that before the Heavenly Venerable ascended to immortality, he left three instructions. First, Primordial Lady Bingyi will succeed the Heavenly Venerable; second, the Heaven Sect will rebuild the Primordial Dao Arts and no longer cultivate the Supreme Forgetfulness of Emotion.]
"Master has become the new Heavenly Venerable?" Li Miaozhen was genuinely happy for Primordial Lady Bingyi and sent a letter explaining:
[Second: The Primordial Dao Arts were cultivation techniques discovered by the ancestors of Human Race in the late ancient times. As you know, the Dao Venerable was the one who brought together the great Daoist methods, but not its creator. The Dao Venerable created the methods of Three Sects of Heaven, Earth, and Man.]
The Primordial Dao Arts can be cultivated to the Transcendent Rank level; the Dao Venerable is an example of this.
If one abandons the practice of Supreme Forgetfulness of Emotion, then of course there will be no more Heavenly Venerable merging with the Heavenly Dao to awaken the Superintendent.
This also means that the Superintendent truly perished and will never return to the mortal world.
Inside the palace, Xu Qi'an, sitting on the throne, held the Earth Book and turned his head to look in the direction of the Directorate of Astronomy.
His gaze seemed to pierce through the eaves, reaching the towering Eight Trigrams Platform, but he could no longer see the figure with a wine cup in hand, eyes squinting, looking down at the world with drunken eyes.
Superintendent Xu Qi'an sighed softly.
[8: What is the third oral decree?]
Asuro sent a letter inquiring about the matter.
[Seven: Strip me of my position as Holy Son and expel me from the Heaven Sect.]
The Earth Book chat group suddenly fell silent, and everyone seemed to see the Holy Son's disheartened, tearless face.
[2: Why is that?]
Li Miaozhen was taken aback. She had been expelled from the Heaven Sect because of their differing beliefs and her inability to achieve the Supreme Forgetfulness of Emotion.
Senior Brother is indeed destined for romantic entanglements and should be expelled from the sect, but since he has abandoned the Supreme Forgetfulness of Emotion, there is no need to expel the Holy Son from the sect.
[Seven: Maybe, well, probably, I went too far with my insults at the Heaven Sect Mountain gate.]
[Two: What did you say?]
Li Miaozhen's heart sank.
[Seven: Well, it was just that he was momentarily confused and thought he was the father of the Heavenly Venerable]
Li Miaozhen: "."
Xu Qi'an: "."
Huaiqing: "."
Asuro: "."
Chu Yuanzhen: "."
Seeing that no one spoke, Li Lingsu sent a letter offering a pretext for defense:
[Seven: The Heavenly Venerable isn't as Supreme Forgetfulness of Emotion as he claims.]
[Six: Amitabha, this humble monk feels that the Heavenly Venerable has already forgotten emotions.]
Master Hengyuan couldn't help but send a message; he rarely spoke.
Li Lingsu: "."
"The Heavenly Venerable has not forgotten your feelings; you have already been reincarnated." Li Miaozhen angrily transmitted her voice:
[Second: Alright, alright, let's go back to the capital first. We'll discuss your future later.]
She also had to worry about her disappointing senior's future.
If he can't stay in the Heaven Sect, then the Earth Sect is definitely out of the question. Although his senior brother is a good person, he's not a benevolent one. The Human Sect, on the other hand, is a good option. Luo Yuheng will definitely take in the abandoned disciple of the Heaven Sect out of respect for Xu Qi'an.
However, the Human Sect harbors immense hidden dangers. When consumed by Karmic Fire, one must use willpower to resist the seven emotions and six desires. And with three thousand beauties in his harem, how could he possibly refrain from touching women?
He will be Karmic Fire if he touches a woman.
After finishing the message, Xu Qi'an glanced at the Empress standing to his right, clad in a dragon robe.
I'm going back home to let them know I'm safe.
He stood up and said in a low voice.
Huaiqing pursed her thin, sensual lips slightly. The great calamity was over, and her lover was safe, which was certainly something to be happy about. However, in this great calamity, Daoist Jinlian, Zhao Shou, and the Superintendent had all completely left this world.
Beneath the joy of being reborn lies the sorrow of separation and death.
She could understand Xu Qi'an's heavy heart.
The Xu Residence.
In the depths of winter, the garden of the Xu Residence was ablaze with vibrant, eye-catching flowers, their intoxicating fragrance lingering throughout the estate, bringing a sense of tranquility and joy.
In the chilly morning wind, Xu Lingyin sat at the stone table in the inner courtyard, her two little feet dangling in the air. With a grimace on her face, she stuffed a sour orange into her mouth, shivering from time to time, whether from the cold or the sourness, it was hard to tell.
His stubby little fingers were covered in yellow sap.
"Big pot."
Seeing Xu Qi'an return, the Little Bean first glanced at his hands, and seeing that they were empty, he breathed a sigh of relief, raised his light eyebrows, and complained to his older brother:
"Dad bought some green tangerines for me to eat again this morning."
Xu Qi'an then asked:
"Aren't you moved?"
Xu Lingyin was overwhelmed with sorrow, and two lines of tears welled up in her eyes.
"My good child, she was so moved she cried." Xu Qi'an patted her head and said:
"Next time your dad buys you green tangerines, secretly pour your bathwater into his teapot. Do the same to your second brother."
Upon hearing Xu Lingyin's eyes lit up, and she tentatively asked, "Can I use the foot bath water?"
"The water in our house won't be drinkable anymore, "Xu Qi'an encouraged.
"What a smart kid, but remember to keep your voice down next time you talk about these things."
After reminding the Little Bean not to waste food, he turned and went back to his own courtyard.
In the spacious and luxurious bedroom, Lin'an sat at the table, her fair and delicate hands holding a boar bristle toothbrush, absentmindedly rinsing and brushing her teeth. Two personal maids served her silently, one boiling water to soak a towel, and the other tidying up the clothes hanging on the screen.
Her eyes were slightly bloodshot, and her eye bags were a little puffy, clearly indicating that she hadn't slept well the night before and was preoccupied.
"Squeak~"
As the door opened, Lin'an abruptly looked up, and a figure in a green robe came into view, followed by a familiar face and a familiar smile.
"I'm back," he said with a smile.
Her eyes instantly reddened, and she hurriedly pushed the table up, knocking over a round stool. With a look of impending tears, she threw herself into Xu Qi'an's arms.
In the lazy, warm sunshine, Mu Nanzhi, dressed in a lotus-colored long dress and with her hair styled in the most fashionable cloud-like hairstyle for women at the time, sat by the window, holding Baiji, who was itching to go out and play with Xu Lingyin.
Mu Nanzhi's bedroom faces south, and the backyard, which is rarely visited, is where she is not wearing her bracelet. She lets her stunningly beautiful face bask in the lazy winter sun.
Her skin was like jade, and her beauty was like a painting.
The little white fox's black button-like eyes darted around, thinking of a suitable opportunity to escape and sneak off with Xu Lingyin to the Directorate of Astronomy to play with the Superintendent.
The newly appointed Superintendent always manages to produce all sorts of delicious food to feed the human cubs and fox cubs.
Mu Nanzhi gently stroked the downy hair on Baiji's head and sighed softly:
"You used to lick my face excitedly when I didn't wear bracelets, but you're not as enthusiastic now. That just goes to show, people's hearts are fickle."
Baiji blinked and said innocently:
"Auntie, I'm a demon."
"You get the idea." Mu Nanzhi flicked its forehead.
I will always love Auntie.
Baiji quickly pledged her loyalty, sticking out her pink tongue to lick the back of Mu Nanzhi's hand.
"Then I'll stay here with Auntie today." Mu Nanzhi lowered her head, revealing a flawless smile.
Baiji's heart fluttered, her mind racing, and she nodded vigorously, "Mmm!"
It suddenly felt that rather than playing with Xu Lingyin, this foolish Human Race child, it would be better to stay here and keep company with its aunt, who was incomparably beautiful. Just looking at her face made it feel as if its soul had been purified and elevated.
At this moment, the little white fox, who was immersed in the beauty of the Flower God, suddenly noticed Aunt Mu's delicate body tremble, then tense up. Immediately afterwards, it heard a familiar voice:
"So beautiful!"
Baiji looked up and saw a familiar person standing outside the window, winking at Aunt Mu.
Aunt Mu, who clearly had no appetite, now displayed a look of disdain and indifference, haughtily turning her head away and ignoring the person outside the window, as if this man was worthless.
This change in attitude is something that Baiji's emotional intelligence cannot yet comprehend.
Mu Nanzhi remained haughty for a moment, then, seeing that the jerk wasn't trying to coax her, she angrily turned her head away and said irritably:
"How come he didn't die outside?"
Xu Qi'an laughed:
"I just missed you. Thinking of you gives me inexhaustible strength; you are my greatest will to live."
Although she knew it was just sweet talk and a sugar-coated bullet, Mu Nanzhi was still quite pleased and snorted:
"Is the problem solved?"
Xu Qi'an smiled and nodded:
"Thanks to the Flower God's selfless offering of Undying Spiritual Essence, I was able to wreak havoc across the overseas lands and finally quell the great calamity. From then on, there were no more Transcendent Rank in the Nine Provinces."
She breathed a sigh of relief, the suppressed emotions finally dissipating, but the resentment still lingered, so she asked:
"There wasn't any loss, was there?"
Xu Qi'an nodded:
"Superintendent Zhao Shou and Daoist Jinlian have perished, but everyone else is still alive, which is already quite good."
He had a smile on his face, but the smile contained a deep sense of melancholy, sadness, remembrance, and sighing.
Mu Nanzhi's resentment vanished instantly, replaced by a touch of heartache. However, her proud and aloof nature prevented her from letting go of her guard, so she said:
"Your becoming Martial God is the best reward for them, and it's what they most want to see."
After saying that, he threw Baiji to the ground:
"Go have fun, go far away, and don't come back before lunch."
Baiji rolled on the ground, her little head full of questions. How could her aunt change her mind so suddenly?
Were all those sweet words I just said to it a lie?
Baiji angrily went out to play with Little Bean.
Xu Qi'an stepped out, ignoring the walls and windows, and entered the room. Mu Nanzhi walked to the table and skillfully boiled water to make tea. The two drank tea in the warm winter, and Xu Qi'an told her about the battle.
This includes the true identity of the Superintendent, the abilities of the Martial God, and so on.
"So, with your Fate, the limitation of not being able to live a long life is gone?" Mu Nanzhi asked in surprise.
Xu Qi'an was stunned for a moment. He himself had forgotten about this matter, but he didn't expect Mu Nanzhi to still remember it. It turned out that she had always had a problem with her lifespan.
"The Martial God is immortal and indestructible, unbound by rules, so naturally he cannot die," Xu Qi'an said.
Mu Nanzhi laughed, holding her teacup, and hummed out her little scheme:
"A hundred years later, Lin'an will die of old age, Huaiqing will be the emperor, and she will die too. Zhong Li will be plagued by bad luck and will be a long way from becoming Transcendent being. Li Miaozhen will do good deeds as she pleases and will eventually become a demon. All things considered, my only formidable enemy is that wretched woman, Luo Yuheng."
"But I'm not afraid, because she's ugly."
I can use the Peace Saber to sever the rule that Huaiqing cannot live forever, I can guide Lin'an's cultivation to the Transcendent realm, I can also help Li Miaozhen eliminate her inner demons, and assisting Zhong Li in advancing to the Transcendent is not difficult either. Xu Qi'an didn't dare to say what was in his heart, but smiled and said:
Therefore, Nanzhi is the love of my life.
Xu Qi'an was speaking from the heart; every fish was his beloved.
"Smooth-talking!"
Mu Nanzhi snorted, then quickly lowered her head to drink her tea, concealing the subtle upturn of her lips.
The next day.
After the morning court session, a notice was posted at the main gates of the capital city and on the bulletin boards of various government offices.
The notice, over a hundred words long, stated that Silver Gong Xu led a group of Transcendent experts to slay Gods and Devils, kill Transcendent Rank, quell the great calamity, and officially bring the Western Regions, Western Regions, Southern Frontier Northern Territory, and Northeast into the territory of the Great Feng Dynasty.
The Great Feng Dynasty of the Central Plains unified the world, causing a sensation in the capital.
The news was quickly relayed by couriers to various states and counties, sweeping across the Central Plains.
PS: I will still update the extra chapters later, both on my WeChat official account and Qidian. However, for some chapters, I may only update them on the WeChat official account, because it's not very convenient on Qidian. Well, I don't need to explain, right?
Also, I saw a book review before, where a reader said that I hadn't updated for seven days, causing him to lose his investment. That's so unfair! I applied for the book to be completed on the third day after I finished writing it.