Those Who Reign as Emperor in Later Generations Must Lead the World

Their eyes met, Divine Capital above the heavens of the capital, two invisible behemoths seemed to brush past each other from the depths of the sea of clouds, colliding with a deafening roar.

Ordinary people had no reaction, but to martial artists who were above all External Scenery, that instant was like a thunderclap, a heavenly drumbeat, shaking people's hearts and minds.

Under the eaves by the street, Feng Xu stood with his hands hanging down, his body tense to the extreme.

Even though he knew the Old Wang would never make a move here, he still couldn't fathom the actions of this Martial Ancestor.

Those who tried to decipher the psychology and logic of this person a thousand years ago are all dead.

"Young people have great courage."

Lu Daolin clicked his tongue and said, "Back then, none of those who dared to speak to me like that survived."

One sentence made Feng Xu's heart leap into his throat. Having been Grandmaster for many years, he had long forgotten what nervousness was, but at this moment he felt his back beaded with sweat.

"Without guts, how could you hold onto the title of number one in the world?" Old Wang Ji Tianfang said with a smile, his hands behind his back. "Senior, as one gets older, one has to admit defeat."

Lu Daolin's lips twitched slightly.

The martial artists of later generations were truly arrogant, each one more so than the last.

Before coming to the Divine Capital, he made a special trip to Heavenly Demon Mountain, wanting to see what kind of "young talent" the Heavenly Demon Sect would produce in the future.

When he arrived, the person had left the day before, and had even left him a letter that read:

I've long admired your name, but I'd like to meet you in person.

He was so angry at the sight that he laughed on the spot.

However, considering that Kou Ziling was able to predict my arrival a day in advance, I must say he has some ability.

Nine times out of ten, they've already grasped the threshold of destiny's trajectory.

Lu Daolin suppressed his temper and smiled as he tested the world's number one in front of him:

"How many lower realms have you visited over the years? How many Immortals and Gods, and monsters have you killed?"

This is a secret known only to a select few, outside of the imperial family throughout history.

Throughout history, the emperors may have changed, but the Divine Capital has always remained the Divine Capital.

While gathering the Human Dao Fortune, the capital city also suppresses countless Immortals and Gods Portal, Divine Capital exact number of which is unknown to anyone.

These are the rules left behind by the Human Emperor.

Those who become emperors in later generations should set an example for the world.

"Only one, one statue."

Ji Tianfang's answer was unexpected.

He said with a hint of regret, "I accidentally went a little too far the first time, and there wasn't a second chance after that."

Upon hearing this, Lu Daolin became slightly more serious, turning his head to look at the situation hidden deep within the capital city, as if he could see through the Divine Capital at a glance.

Hmm.

"He has some skill; it's not just boasting."

Lu Daolin nodded with pleasure, raising his eyebrows as if acknowledging Ji Tianfang's strength, then shook his head and said...

"Just too stupid."

"If they're staying indoors, why don't you just break in?"

Ji Tianfang narrowed his eyes and said, "Then we really need to ask the senior for some guidance."

"Easy," Lu Daolin said calmly, "After all, this child is teachable."

The next moment.

The world, filled with billions of noises, suddenly fell silent.

Immediately following, a deep, powerful drumbeat resounded, exploding from the Void—

That was the heartbeat of the ancestor of Martial Dao, a single sound that filled the entire Divine Capital!

In an instant, from the infinite heights and the depths of the endless Void, it seemed as if cold gazes were cast upon him from heaven and earth, only to be shattered by the sound of a heartbeat!

Feng Xu, who was not far away, was completely unaware of this. He only felt that everything around him was covered with a layer of mist, and his consciousness was as if it was being gently grasped by something, and he paused for a moment.

If this was the case for him, ordinary people would be completely oblivious, only their pace slowed down slightly.

When Feng Xu regained his senses and looked again, he felt a chill run through his body.

Before anyone knew it, a figure had appeared in Lu Daolin's hand. The figure was dressed in tattered golden armor, with a deep and imposing aura. Lu Daolin held the figure's head in one hand, and the figure's life or death was unknown.

These are... divine generals and heavenly soldiers!

Feng Xu was greatly shocked. Among the immortals Divine Capital suppressed underground in the Immortals and Gods, the divine generals and heavenly soldiers were the most numerous ancient immortals Immortals and Gods. Their strength was equivalent to that of Grandmaster to Dharma Aspect. If they were to leave their gates, their strength would drop another level, and they could even defeat him.

But... ever since the Old Wang suppressed the Divine Capital, that person hasn't appeared for countless years, and all the gates have been closed. How did this person manage to capture him in an instant?!

"Do you understand now?"

Lu Daolin casually tossed the heavenly weapon in his hand to Ji Tianfang's feet.

The surrounding passersby were bustling about, yet no one could see the golden-armored general. It was as if the two of them were in their own world, isolated from the mortal realm.

Ji Tianfang praised, "Using the method of Nether Passage in reverse, altering the balance of offense and defense, has truly broadened my horizons."

"Good that you understand," Lu Daolin a slight smile. "Then come with me."

"Oh?" Ji Tianfang looked at him intently and asked, "Senior, aren't you going to have a fight with me first?"

"No rush."

Lu Daolin with ease, gradually blending into the crowd.

"You are qualified to accompany me to meet the strongest being from four thousand years ago."

"As for the Martial Dao contest between us, it's not time yet."

Deep within the palace.

"Imperial Advisor... Imperial Advisor!"

Emperor Tianshun strode hurriedly through the palace gates, his tone tinged with excitement.

"That Martial Ancestor has already entered the Divine Capital. Has that Anguo Ji Clan fought him?!"

Inside the hall, a man stood with his back to him, hands clasped behind his back, his eyes deep and unfathomable, his demeanor both refined and sinister. He spoke slowly:

"Your Majesty, you are in too much of a hurry."

"How could the world be caught off guard by this epic battle between the two? How could there be no spectators? Even they themselves are not prepared."

"Their battle was not fought for the sake of fighting."

Emperor Tianshun took a deep breath, suppressing the agitation in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "In the Grand Preceptor's opinion, what are the chances of that Anguo Ji Clan defeating the Martial Ancestor?"

"Chances of winning? Zero, of course." Kou Ziling said with a smile, "That person endured a thousand years of hardship, washed away all worldly dust, and finally grasped the pulse of his own destiny. Only then did he embark on the path of dispersing all his luck and severing all karmic ties. If Ji Tianfang hadn't handed over his Human Dao Fortune, he would still have a considerable advantage, but now that he has abandoned his Human Dao Fortune, what chance of winning is there left?"

Emperor Tianshun clenched his fists, a suppressed joy flashing in his eyes. "That man is doomed?"

Kou Ziling turned around, a half-smile on his face, and said, "Does His Majesty really want Ji Tianfang dead?"

Emperor Tianshun fell silent.

Kou Ziling withdrew his gaze, also concealing the pity in his eyes.

die?

Although this Old Wang relinquished his Human Dao Fortune and lost the possibility of winning this battle, he also gained the possibility of advancing further.

Be able to take it on, and be able to put it down.

This is something that Lu Daolin accomplished only after a thousand years.

Such a feat was so extraordinary that even Lu Daolin couldn't bear to kill him.

Ironically, the royal family, whom he had protected for hundreds of years, were eagerly awaiting his death.

It is tragic and lamentable that the fate of the Great Yan has indeed come to an end.

"Your Majesty need not fixate on those two," Kou Ziling said slowly. "Instead, we should first consider how to subdue the other three great Lineage and quell the chaos in the land."

Emperor Tianshun remained silent for a long time before finally bowing his head and saying, "Please, Imperial Preceptor, teach me!"

"As long as Your Majesty trusts me, I will do my utmost," Kou Ziling said with a smile. "However, now, Your Majesty should take me to meet the person behind the royal family."

Emperor Tianshun's pupils contracted sharply, his eyes showing struggle, but in the end... he still succumbed.

"Imperial Preceptor, please wait a few days, I... will make the arrangements!"

Floating Hill Mountain.

Sunlight slanted through the gaps in the clouds, falling on the various training grounds, large and small.

Thousands of disciples, from the External Scenery elders to the Qi Ingestion disciples, were all practicing the same set of boxing techniques.

Jin Buxi stood at the front, clenched his fist, and exhaled a long, thin breath of white air.

After the incident, he returned to the mountain gate and learned that the great hero who had helped pacify the Eastern Wilderness was none other than the Young Hero Yu Tunzhou!

Moreover, the entire situation was completely different from what he had anticipated.

Many things are not a matter of right or wrong, but rather a matter of outcome. Fortunately, the final outcome was good.

This incident also brought Jin Buxi's thirst for power to its peak.

He originally intended to go into seclusion after paying his respects and thanking Young Hero Yu, striving to reach the Peak External Scenery as soon as possible, and wait for the great changes in the world and the re-establishment of the Immortal Dao, so as to break through to the level of Immortals and Gods and guard the mountain gate and the Eastern Wilderness.

The Ancestral Artifact also acknowledged this, stating that Jin Buxi was the one most likely to break through to the level of Immortals and Gods in the next hundred years of Floating Hill Mountain. As for Zhenyan, who was already stuck at the threshold of Immortals and Gods, he was burdened by karma and would have to overcome his karmic tribulation first.

Unexpectedly, after Young Hero Yu presented a set of martial arts techniques to Floating Hill Mountain, instructing him to promote them along with the Refining the True Method, the Ancestral Artifact immediately changed its tune, urging him to abandon this idea.

It is said that even if Jin Buxi devoted himself to arduous cultivation, it would be impossible for him to stand on the threshold of Immortals and Gods before the great changes in the world.

Rather than doing that, it would be better to help Young Hero Yu spread the Dharma.

Jin Buxi was initially quite bewildered and helpless. He couldn't just give up on cultivation because he didn't have enough time, could he?

The Ancestral Artifact's response was, "You understand, I understand?"

At this very moment.

The Immortal Cauldron still resides within the Daoist temple, yet it now offers a panoramic view of the entire training ground.

With its experience, it can naturally see the fundamental principles behind this set of boxing techniques.

Therefore, even though Yu Tunzhou didn't answer it, it could tell that the Daode Lineage was serious this time!

Not only had they already incorporated the essence of Dao and Virtue into their martial arts techniques, but they've now directly brought out these techniques themselves. This is clearly preparation for a future "Redefining Dao and Virtue"!

It seems that this life, just as the Human Emperor predicted, is the final Final Tribulation.

Even the once lofty and aloof Daode Lineage has begun to actively enter the game and place heavy bets. Not to mention a small place like Floating Hill Mountain, even the entire Human Emperor lineage must enter the game as soon as possible.

However, the current lineage of the Human Emperor is scattered and unsystematic. As the minister entrusted with the care of the Human Emperor, it can only express its opinion on Human Emperor.

The spirit of the Immortal Cauldron suddenly locked onto Jin Buxi and snorted coldly:

"With such laziness, when will you be able to shoulder the hope of reviving the lineage? You are not even as good as your master!"

Jin Buxi. Ancestral Artifact had previously praised him for his firm belief in the Dao, saying that if his master had had the same determination to pursue Immortal Dao back then, it wouldn't be impossible for him to break through the barriers of heaven and earth and forcibly break through to become Immortals and Gods.

They've changed their tune again after only a few days...

He had no choice but to once again immerse himself in the youth version of boxing that Young Hero Yu had mentioned.

This boxing technique is not complicated; on the contrary, it is very simple and profound. With his abilities, he could grasp the general idea with just a glance.

But if you truly immerse yourself in it, you'll discover that the greatest truths are the simplest, sometimes representing not only simplicity and unpretentiousness, but also the formlessness of the great way.

Perhaps because his level of understanding was too high and he "knew" too much, he had long since mastered the moves of this boxing style, but he still couldn't grasp the true Fist Intent.

This discovery surprised him greatly, and he gradually began to take it more seriously.

Meanwhile, after passing on his boxing techniques, Yu Tunzhou saw off Dharma Master Jiese and the others.

In the past few days, he and Floating Hill Mountain have finalized the complete plan for spreading the Dharma in the Eastern Wilderness.

The threshold for Martial Dao cultivation is not only the Profound Qi, but also the methods of Qi Ingestion Method and visualization.

The method of Refining the True essence can only address the need for Profound Qi.

Floating Hill Mountain originally wanted to use his own Qi Ingestion Method, but Yu Tunzhou rejected it and replaced it with the Human Emperor's [Spark Instruction] that he practiced.

Based in the Eastern Wilderness, the promotion of the [Spark Instruction] was in line with the Human Emperor's lineage and won the strong support of the Immortal Cauldron Spirit.

Then the spirit of the Immortal Cauldron also stepped forward to express its opinion, stating that the visualization diagram matching the [Spark Instruction] was to be prepared by Floating Hill Mountain, and that it had a set of [Beacon Fire Heaven-Reforming Visualization Diagram] suitable for the [Spark Instruction], which was also personally taught by the Human Emperor.

Thus, the obstacle that had been preventing people from turning to Martial Dao was completely removed.

Yu Tunzhou also specially integrated his own boxing techniques and refined a set of [Taijiquan Youth Edition], which he then handed over to Floating Hill Mountain.

His current Dao Path is focused on Wuji), and the foundation of his boxing style lies in Taiji ultimate). Therefore, he is not worried that others will see the flaws and foundation of his boxing style.

Furthermore, this set of boxing techniques can be described as having a thousand different forms for a thousand people, and with millions of people learning it, there are millions of paths. If someone can truly grasp five or six parts of the Fist Intent that is similar to his, it means that his State of Mind, mental journey, and even aspirations were similar to his back then.

Even so, a bit of fortuitous opportunity is still needed.

If someone can do all of these things, then that person is qualified to become his disciple.

Next.

Within a month, Floating Hill Mountain will establish Dharma transmission points in more than 300 cities of all sizes in the Eastern Wilderness. The people responsible for spreading the Dharma will be the thousands of disciples selected by Floating Hill Mountain.

They would first cultivate and test their methods, then travel to different towns and disperse to various places, spreading like sparks across the map of the Eastern Wilderness.

After confirming that the fist technique and the method of Refining the True were correct, Yu Tunzhou did not intend to stay here for long. He would set off immediately to leave the Eastern Wilderness and head to Luofu Grotto-Heaven.

Prior to this, he had integrated his own spiritual practice.

In order to ensure a smooth breakthrough, he had "drawn" ten days' worth of luck in advance. After that, the continuous flow of luck falling from the Void completely stopped.

Now that ten days have passed, he once again felt the blessing of fortune from the Earth Ranking and the Human Ranking descending from the depths of the Void.

So it seems... there's no price to pay at all?

There's no interest.

Yu Tunzhou sighed inwardly, "What a kind soul!"

Speaking of which, is it only through the combined blessings of the Three Rankings of Heaven, Earth, and Man that the Dao Sprout Immortal Embryo can its growth be effective?

What about other aspects of fortune?

What are the differences between different kinds of fortune?

Why did the Martial Ancestor later abandon his own destiny, when he once sought to use it to break through to a higher realm?

These questions made him wonder inexplicably whether the concept of luck, which initially seemed like an aid, would later become a limitation and obstacle.

Therefore, he specifically consulted Huntian.

In the Huntian Kou (a term referring to a state of being or destiny), Qi (氣) refers to one's fate, and Yun (运) refers to one's destiny. The essence of Qi and Yun is no different from the Spiritual Qi, pure Qi, or even immortal Qi in the world.

The only difference is that different types of qi have different characteristics, effects, and tendencies.

Therefore, luck can also nourish the Dao Foundation, warm the body, and enhance one's cultivation level.

The premise is that the cause and effect and the power of wishes contained in fortune have been removed.

Major cycles bear the consequences of cause and effect; minor cycles bear the power of wishes.

Such a grand Martial Fortune, formed by opening up a path and gathering great fortune, belongs to the category of great fortune. Those who are blessed with Martial Fortune often need to bear the corresponding consequences.

The so-called minor fortune is the sum and convergence of individual fortune. For example, the Human Dao Fortune first gathers together hundreds of Human Race to form "Human Dao", and then forms the Human Dao Fortune. It can be regarded as the sum of the fortune of countless Human Race. This fortune carries the wishes of all beings, and those who uphold it need to carry the wishes of all beings on their shoulders.

The major and minor cycles are not clearly distinct, but rather mutually inclusive, often intertwined with each other, and interwoven with cause and effect and willpower.

The Way of Destiny is infinitely mysterious, and even a powerful being at the Great Sage level would find it difficult to comprehend; it involves a higher realm.

From the Huntian, the blessing of fortune from the Three Rankings of Heaven, Earth, and Man is clearly pure fortune that has been purified and is not mixed with the power of Human Dao will.

This kind of fortune is no different from the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, but it is even purer, and a single strand is stronger than ten thousand strands.

As for the so-called Martial Fortune, Huntian has not yet seen it, but he expects it to contain corresponding cause and effect, and does not recommend that Yu Tunzhou have too much contact with it.

It might allow one to quickly improve their skill level in the short term, but they are very likely to be limited by it in the future.

"Fellow Daoist, it's time for us to go find that broken cauldron."

Huntian Tian woke up on time, temporarily stopping the digestion of Long Yan's Primordial Spirit fragments. He was very eager, having reminded himself countless times in the past few days.

There's no other reason than that before setting off, Yu Tunzhou needs to find the Immortal Cauldron and collect the processed True Dragon Essence.

This is used to "nourish" Huntian.

A true dragon essence of Immortals and Gods rank, and not low among Immortals and Gods beings, is a great tonic in Huntian's eyes, enough to fundamentally repair his incomplete Primordial Spirit!

At that time, its level will be restored to the point where it can surpass Yu Tunzhou.

Huntian confidently declared that once it had fully digested the Demon-Summoning Banner, and then it could confidently sail overseas with the Yu Tunzhou Boat and take over the current Demon Race!

now.

Yu Tunzhou entered the Daoist temple and directly explained the reason.

The Immortal Cauldron hummed and spoke:

"Rest assured, Great Immortal, the True Dragon Essence has been refined. I just wonder how you plan to collect it?"

Yu Tunzhou glanced thoughtfully at Huntian.

This thing is just a fluffy ball now; how could it possibly swallow the essence of a true dragon thousands of feet long?

It's like a bird swallowing a dragon...

At this moment, a jet-black dragon spirit, the size of a finger, floated motionless in mid-air.

How can it be compressed to such a small size?

Yu Tunzhou looked slightly surprised, and in his heart told Huntian to handle it himself.

The next moment, a golden light flew out from the Niwan Palace between his eyebrows, transforming into a round golden ball of fur. It pounced on the finger-sized true dragon, opened its mouth and swallowed the dragon's essence along with the surrounding aura whole!

Um?!

The spirit of the Immortal Cauldron was startled.

What is this furry, round, winged thing? Chaos?

Hiss, wait a minute...

Is that Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird?!

Which family's Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird has fallen to such a state? It's utterly disgraceful and a disgrace to the reputation of this eminent Daoist Daoist School!

The spirit of the Immortal Cauldron couldn't help but mutter a few complaints to itself, secretly deducing the bird's origins and trying to find out which lineage of the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird it belonged to.

Hun Huntian had swallowed the true dragon's essence in one gulp, let out a satisfied burp, feeling much better. He even found the broken cauldron more pleasing to the eye and immediately returned to the Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth of Yu Tunzhou.

Suddenly.

The bronze Immortal Cauldron suddenly trembled, its body shimmering with chaotic blue light, as if it had suffered some kind of backlash from destiny.

This fat bird is actually a...

A Great Sage demon saint?!

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Ding." Yu Tunzhou became extremely polite at this moment.

Immortal Cauldron was not surprised by this at all. Daoist True Person have always been like this. They usually cultivate themselves and treat others kindly. They are rarely arrogant. But if they really turn their backs, they will not care about feelings at all.

Having calmed down, the Immortal Cauldron spoke warmly, "Great Immortal, please depart. I will keep an eye on things in the Eastern Wilderness."

After thinking for a moment, Yu Tunzhou recounted the news that Huntian had seen about the Self-Obsession Corpse of the Human Emperor, Wo Zhi.

The Immortal Cauldron hummed, remained silent for a moment, and then sighed, "When He left, He invited me to leave with Him, but I was burdened with a mission and dared not trust Him easily. The Three Corpses are ultimately just the Three Corpses, not the original self. I never expected that He would eventually fall into the hands of others."

Yu Tunzhou's gaze sharpened. "Brother Ding, do you believe Self-Obsession Corpse?"

"Most likely," the Immortal Cauldron sighed. "It's not surprising that He was born prematurely, his condition wasn't right, and he's now under someone's control."

Yu Tunzhou pondered for a moment and asked, "What arrangements has the Human Emperor made for the Three Corpses?"

"No." The Immortal Cauldron gradually calmed down. "The Human Emperor said, once the Three Corpses are severed, they become independent individuals, each with their own destiny. He will not arrange or interfere; everything is left to fate."

Yu Tunzhou remained silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Did the Human Emperor leave any descendants?"

"Yes!" the Immortal Cauldron said in a deep voice, "A lineage of descendants has hidden in the world, and this lineage possesses the method of Nether Passage with the Inner Heaven and Earth of the Human Emperor. However, even I do not know their exact whereabouts, only that they eventually disappeared in what is now the Northern Plains."

Northern Plains?

Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but think of the Human Emperor's sleeping quarters...

He suddenly remembered something, bid farewell to the Immortal Cauldron, and found the Old Zhenyan Master Zhenyan.

"Are the Xiao Household and Xie Household within the Five Rivers Chamber of Commerce both aware of and benefiting from the Heavenly Origin Pill?"

Zhenyan nodded. "That's right, they are allies of the Nan and Yao families."

What is the relationship between Floating Hill Mountain and the Northern Plains Xie Household?

"Among Daoist School, there is always some degree of kinship. I can't say I'm close to the Xie Household, nor can I say I'm distant. However..." Zhenyan paused, "About eight years ago, Daoist Mingxin from my sect was invited by the Xie Household to visit Northern Plains."

"After he returned, he told me that the Xie Household had invited him over for one thing—to refine a special Heavenly Origin Pill to extract their Xie Household's unique bloodline."

"You mean..." Yu Tunzhou frowned, "Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart?"

"Indeed." Zhenyan nodded slowly, his gaze deep. "It seems there's something wrong with the Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart of the Xie Household's generation. They tried to use the power of the Heavenly Origin Pill to forcibly separate and re-graft that bloodline power, but unfortunately, they failed in the end."

Yu Tunzhou fell silent, recalling some rumors he had heard in Northern Plains in the past.

Is this the origin of Xie Linchuan's Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart Physique?

"Does Young Hero Yu have a grudge against the Northern Plains Xie Household?"

The Zhenyan priest suddenly frowned, and solemnly advised,

"Even if the Nan and Yao families were to unite, they would still be no match for the Northern Plains Xie Household. Among the Aristocratic Clan, the Xie Household is fully qualified to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Four Great Households of the Divine Capital!"

"Furthermore, it is highly likely that the Xie Household has already produced a Dharma Aspect powerhouse!"

"Young Hero Yu, if you have already become enemies with the Xie Household, please be extra careful. In the event of any future conflict... be sure to eliminate them completely, leaving no hidden dangers!"

Yu Tunzhou looked over in surprise, not expecting this person to say such a thing.

"Thank you for the reminder, Daoist Master." Yu Tunzhou bowed. "Please convey to Brother Zhang that I will take my leave."

May you have a safe journey, young hero.

Yu Tunzhou's figure transformed into a pale rainbow, and in just a few breaths, that point of blue faded further and further away, merging into the vast horizon of the Eastern Wilderness.

The Zhenyan priest stood at the end of the stone steps of the main peak, his gaze following the figure for a long time without looking away, his eyes churning with indescribable emotions.

There is gratitude, relief, and above all, an expectation that the weight of centuries has finally been lifted gently.

"Variables... that's the most important variable for breaking the deadlock."

He looked back and saw thousands of disciples practicing their techniques one last time, making final preparations for their deployment in the Eastern Wilderness the next day.

Floating Hill Mountain has guarded the Eastern Wilderness for thousands of years, sacrificing itself to mend the sky, but it has only protected a corner of peace. Even though there have been changes, it cannot be called a world-changing transformation.

But now, the development of Martial Dao has the potential to enable the people themselves to become the backbone and Root Bone of this world, which is the great undertaking of changing the world!

And this was precisely the ambition of the Human Emperor back then!