The Imperial Decree

Harmony of Light Hall.

A beam of light landed inside the Harmony of Light Hall, revealing Fang Yu's figure. He greeted the familiar Foundation Establishment cultivators in the hall with a smile.

"Master Lü has arrived!"

"Master Lü, you've come at the perfect time. I was just about to go to your Lotus Cave to look for you."

"I recently acquired some materials and am preparing to forge Spirit Artifact. Master Lü, you'd better start crafting it for me first!"

"..."

In the past two years, Fang Yu has crafted many Spirit Artifact for other Foundation Establishment cultivators. Although they are all second-tier low-grade Spirit Artifact, their excellent quality has earned them the recognition of many cultivators. Now, more and more cultivators are coming to him to craft Spirit Artifact, and he has been dubbed a master craftsman by many.

After greeting the other cultivators, Fang Yu sought out Chen Cheng was the most well-informed, and asked, "Old Chen, do you know why the City Lord's Mansion has summoned us all here?"

Chen Cheng looked around and said, "What else could it be for? It's naturally the Autumn Moon Mountain spirit mine. Now, our Mosquito Immortal City has been entrusted by the Three Kingdoms to be fully responsible for the mining of the spirit mine, so we naturally need manpower. However, the situation in the Autumn Moon Mountain Market is quite complicated, so the issue of selecting personnel is rather tricky."

It was originally agreed that ' Qian Chongzi ' would personally oversee the event, but the Three Kingdoms refused, insisting that we send a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage so they could feel at ease."

Fang Yu understood immediately. This Qian Chongzi was at the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, possessing the aptitude to achieve the Golden Core stage. As the first disciple of Daoist Mosquito, if he were to break through to the Golden Core while overseeing the Autumn Moon Mountain Spirit Mine, he would have a mid-grade spirit mine at his disposal, and with Mosquito Immortal City as an external ally, he might even be able to monopolize the spirit mine.

Therefore, the person in charge of the spirit mine should have a lower cultivation level, so that the three families can feel at ease.

"I see!" Fang Yu nodded and then asked, "Has the candidate been decided?"

Chen Cheng nodded and said, "It's settled. It's Jin Guizi, who just broke through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage. In addition, we need several Foundation Establishment Early Stage to assist him. That's why we were called over here to see if anyone is willing to go."

Fang Yu looked at Chen Cheng and said, "Such a good thing, how could it be our turn, us guest elders? There must be quite a few Foundation Establishment Early Stage among the city lord's disciples, right?"

Chen Cheng laughed and said, "You don't understand, do you? This spirit mine is extremely important. Although the deal has been reached, who knows if there will be any changes? Therefore, Autumn Moon Mountain still carries great risks. How could the city lord send all his disciples there to take such a risk?"

"I see!"

Fang Yu feigned an expression of sudden realization, but inwardly shook his head.

Although the Dao of Qi Refining is somewhat better than the Dao of Qi Ingestion, some scheming is still unavoidable. The purpose is to send these guest elders to test the waters first, and once the situation stabilizes, the disciples of Mosquito Immortal City will naturally take over.

"Old Lü, what are you thinking? You should go and give it a try. That's a mid-grade spirit mine. If you stay there for a few years, you'll definitely earn more than you do from all your hard work refining weapons."

Faced with Chen Cheng's question, Fang Yu shook his head vigorously, like a rattle-drum:

"No, no, I'm not good at fighting. How could I protect myself in such a dangerous place? Besides, even if I wanted to go, I'd have to be selected!"

Chen Cheng advised, "Although this matter carries some risk, we cultivators are inherently defying the heavens, so we can bear this risk. I have already smoothed things over, and there will definitely be a place for me on this trip to Autumn Moon Mountain. If you want to go, I will speak with Jin Guizi, and I will definitely be able to secure a spot for you."

"No, no..."

Fang Yu immediately declined Chen Cheng's offer. He lacked nothing and would not leave Mosquito Immortal City for Spirit Stone. Moreover, he needed to go to the Dao of Qi Ingestion. If he went to Autumn Moon Mountain, where would he find such a safe and secure rear?

Chen Cheng then tried to persuade Fang Yu for a while longer, Fang Yu was really unwilling to go, he shook his head and said, "You've missed a tremendous fortuitous opportunity!" Then he turned to persuade the other cultivators.

Fang Yu tucked his hand into his sleeve, sensing and calculating the fortune of his journey to Autumn Moon Mountain, and received a result: [Auspicious]

'It seems I really missed a great fortuitous opportunity!'

Judging from the results, there shouldn't be any problems with Autumn Moon Mountain in the short term. The three kingdoms should abide by the agreed-upon terms: the mined mid-grade Spirit Stone will each be divided into three parts, and the remaining one part will go to Mosquito Immortal City.

Soon, the Jin Guizi arrived and officially announced the matter. He needed to select five guest elders at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage to accompany him to Autumn Moon Mountain to oversee the mining of spirit mines. The reward he offered made Fang Yu's heart flutter with excitement.

However, despite the attraction, the desire for stability had to be suppressed.

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Returning to Lotus Cave from the Harmony of Light Hall, Fang Yu took out the array plate and activated the "Gathering Clouds Concealment Formation" with all his might. Clouds and mist surged up, obscuring the entire cave abode area.

After two years of observation and deconstruction, Fang Yu has basically studied the formation thoroughly. At the same time, he also has an improvement plan in mind that combines External Alchemy Technique. However, he did not work on the original formation, but instead planned to refine it into a portable formation. Therefore, there are still many technical issues that need to be resolved slowly.

Activating the formation and feigning seclusion, Fang Yu took a deep breath and connected with the Yuanchen Pearl.

In an instant, his figure vanished, reappearing at the Dao of Qi Ingestion.

"Um..."

Almost immediately, a sudden impulse arose, and the 'points of fortune' in the ' Great Peace Village ' area of Fang Yu Yu's sea of consciousness dimmed continuously, almost completely disappearing in just a few seconds.

"No way! It's only been two years, and tens of millions of believers have all died!"

Fang Yu was suddenly startled. Connecting with the 'points of luck', in an instant, images of mortals related to luck flashed before his eyes like a revolving lantern:

[By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:]

I, by the mandate of Heaven, have been tasked with nurturing all people. I have recently discovered a cult called "Great Peace Village," which, under false pretenses, spreads heresies and misleads the public. It is a monstrous pest that brings disaster to the country and its people. Its actions have corrupted people's minds and plotted wicked schemes. Its crimes are heinous and cannot be tolerated by law.

This is a special edict to all prefectures and counties throughout the empire:

Wherever this heretical cult, "Great Peace Village," exists within the territory, the relevant civil and military officials must immediately dispatch troops to eradicate it completely, ensuring that its roots are cut off entirely.

Their lair and meeting place were all destroyed, and their chief demon leader was executed without mercy.

I, the Emperor, uphold the law strictly and will show no leniency.

From the date of this edict, any official who conceals or fails to report the "Great Peace Village" cult within their jurisdiction, fails to effectively suppress it, or condones or protects it, will be punished as traitors and colluders with the enemy, regardless of their rank, once verified!

The officials in charge will be treated as demons and punished equally, along with their superiors who failed in their duties, who will also be held jointly liable and severely punished.

You have received great favor from the nation and are responsible for guarding the land. You must strictly obey this edict, act swiftly and decisively, and eradicate the evil influence to bring peace to the people. If you dare to be negligent or negligent, allowing the evil cult to spread, the law of the nation is merciless, and you will be executed without mercy!

This proclamation is hereby issued to the world, so that all may know and be mindful of it! Be cautious!

So be it!